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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15

CENSUS DoTs.-Moore county hasincreas-
ed her population more than onehoI during
the past ten years. Richmond county is
thought to have gained 20 per cent. The
population of Laurinburg is 9l2: Rocking
ham township 1885. Elizabeth City has
1880. Henderson has ,4l6.-Shelby
has 99O. -Wilmington, the largest town
in the State, has II, 579.-Baltimore in
1870 had POI, 254; it now has $50, 900.
248 New York in 1870 had GAP, 1872: now
1850, 600. But Brooklyn has half a million !;
and the surrounding towns like Jersey City,
Hoboken, ct ut, will swell the grand total to
near three millions. Fayetteville Ban
uer: The population within the pres
ent limits of Fayetteville is, by the recent
returns Of the census enumeratOrs, 3.12O.
The population of the town in 1870 within
the hen existing limits was about q, 900.
The decrease in population is apparent, but
not real the town limits have been drawn in
since 1870. and a considerable district then
included in the limits now lies without
them.-Monroe Enquirer: Mr.. ". j.
Scraggs the census taker of Monroe town
ing persons in the township over 100 years
old-all females: Grace Huntley, colored,
is claimed to be upwards of 80 years old.
She was born in Africa. Mrs. Taylor, moth
er Of John D. Taylor, is said to be over 100
years old. She resides with her son, about
two miles east of Monroe. The mother
Of Jerry Moses, colored, is also said
to be over one hundred years Of age
Kinston Journol:: Lenoir county has H.
354 inhabitants Hickory has 3O72, a
remarkable gain since lS7O.-Newton has
232O.-Asheville Citizen: Mr.. Snelson,
enumerater Cor the Asheville townships
outside Of Asheville, reports a population
Of 2, 794, besidee l6S convicts now in the
township. This added to the population
Of Asheyilie gives a population of some s.
600 liz this township.---Lenoir 7op,c ::
Eight Of the nine townships in the county
give an increase in the population-J. A.
Bush enumeration for Love lady township,
found an old lady in this township, lO7
years old. born in what is now Catawba
county in 1771.--Statesville Landmarks:
Population of Statesville, inside of corpor-
ate limits, 1908; in suburbs, 829; in the
township, exclusive of town and suburbs,
l,076: total, 2,96S.-Newbern Nut Shell.
Mr.. John Gutherie, one Of the census emu
nlerators Of this county will probably re-
port the age of the oldest person in the
Henry, black, 40 years of age. Mr.. Guth-
RE found this woman in robust health, her
eyesight good and her hearing faculties only
partially impaired. From the very best of
sources he learned that she was liberated
from slavery shortly after the revolutionary
war FOR meritorious conduct On her part
during that great struggle for a ~natien' 3
liberty.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15

Commissions have been issued to the 10
lowing officers of the Iredell Blues, STATE
vile: Captain, James Mcclellan RI
Lieutenant, Jacob Wallace Second Lieu
tenants, A. D. Cowles and J. II. H9pE
mand. B. L. Duke, Of Durham, ha7 r.
ceived a commission as Adiutant Genera q
the Third Regiment.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15
Mr.. Best can stop all criticism by going

Mr.. Best can stop all criticism by going
to work.
The Republicans have received so
600 for campaign expenses.
Some intel esting developments in the
political world may be looked for ere the
ides Of October.
We learn that the Western North Car
DINA Railroad borrowed 81 200 to halt pay
of the current expense debt. This looks
ike a small beginning for the millionaire
Syndicate. We warmly advocated the
sale" but are beginning to consider it a
tremendous give away.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15

ROCKINGHAM spirit ITEMS A .lmi
Of gold, weighing four and a quarter pounds
was found a few days ago in the old Chrs
tian mine, in Montgomery county. -
B. F. Simmons mule was killed b. lgb.
ning.-Two little sons Of Mr.. JOIN Yves.
a dryer in the Pee Dee mills, were dr5Rne.
in the creek on Thursday. A sorro"t4- a.
fair. Mr.. John Bryce living near han
let, was sayagely cut in the throat Is a d
gro who ran up behind him as he wzsq4'.
reling with another negro. Bryce in the cor
fusion used his knife on the latter teIg"
supposing him to be his assailant. RI
particulars not known.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15
Index to New Advertisements.

J. c.. HoRNER-Horner's School.
L. T. Observation-Disclosures School.
YADKIN CoLLEGE-Speciai Notice.
THOMAS II. BRIGGS q SONs-Hardware.
w. L. SAUNDERs-University of North
Carolina.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15

Edward r. Stanly, of Railway, New
Jersey, predicts a fine truck farming future
for Eastern Carolina if thu Newbern road
be leased to the Wilmington 4 Weldon r.
K. Mr.. Geo. Allen, and other leading citi-
zens, also favor it; but many oppose, and
the fight grows warm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15

20 per cent. advance on the above rates
will be charged for double-column advertise.
nents
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-15
Rates of Advertising:

r spza AED week ~ 2 VIZ: q r: i mos. mos. mos 10
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
Proposals for Flour.

OFFICE CHIEF C. S. DEPT. OF DAKOTA.
ST. PAUL, MIMI, May 8. 1880.
SEALED PROPOSALS. in duplicate, subject
'oto the usual conditions, will be received at
this Office, and at the office of the Purchasing m
until u clock. noon, on Thursday, the 9th day
of May 1880 at which time and places they will
be opened in presence Of bidders, for furnish
ing for the Subsistence Department q. s: Army
1850 at St. Paul. Minneapolis, Yankton. or at
points on the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Mani
toba, Northern Pacific, and Dakota Southern
railroads.
70O,0O pounds Of. high ground, well dressed
XXXX straight spring wheat flour, made from
wheat equal to No. hard.
41.m pounds of best quality of patent process
flour.
4 sample of at least ten pounds Of -four and
is to be manufactured must accompany each
proposal for straight flour.
Proposals from millcrs only will be con-
sidercd.
amount required will be received.
Blanks for proposals, and printed circulars
giving further information may be obtained or
application to the undersigned or to the Com
missary of Subsistence at Yankton..
The United States reserves the right to re
jcct any or all bids.
| Zone copy of this advertisement must be at
| tached to each duplicate proposal and be men
toned therein as comprising part of it.
Envelopes containing proposals, should o
a. follows: For deliveries on cars of the Da
| kuta Southern Railroad, Mt Sioux City a
| Yankton. to Captain W. A. Elderkin. 9. S..
s. A., Yankton. d. t., and for deliveries at 81
Paul, Minneapolis, or on cars of St. Paul .Minnea
| polls Il Manitoba. or Northern Pacific railroa
to the undersigned.
NJ. r. MORGAN.
i Major and c. s.. U. S. A..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
Proposals for Indian Supplies and Trans
pOrtatiOn.

ISDIAN AFFAIRS, WAsH1Seros, May 10. 1880.
Sealed proposals. indorsed proposals for beef
the case may be) and directed to the commits
sioner of Indian affairs. Nos ''5 and u Woos-
ter street New York. will be received unit! II
for the Indian service about SO.un pounds of
bacon, 4o,nn;m, pounds of beef on the hoof.
l2s.0U pounds beans. 5000 pounds of baking
coffee, s.3UOuD pounds -four. 2l2uO pounds
feed. SnctO pounds hard bread. 13oh pounds
homny. 800 pounds lard 1860 barrels mess
i23O pounds tobacco, 3pUn pounds salt. 49,
90 pounds soap, 500 pounds soda. sHuD
pounds sugar. and ssg.u1 pounds wheat.
consisting in part of ticking, 400 yards
standard calico. aD,uD yards: drilling, 1891
yards; duck. lsl,uO yards; denims. isuD Yards "a
yards; satinett, 200 yards; brown sheeting
2lsUD yards; bleached sheeting. l7UD yards
hickory shirting lsnD yards; calico shirting
5iD yards; winsey, $50 yards, clothing: grcce;
ries. notions, hardware medical supplies; and
a long list of miscellaneous articles. such
as wag ms, harness, plows, rakes. forks. etc.
goods and articles that may not be contracted
| for to be delivered at the agencies.
| Bids Must be Made Out on Government
Blanks.
Schedules showing the kinds and quantitie
of the snd f?n
| "
Of all other goods and articles. together viii
blank proposals and forms for contract ,ant
bond. conditions to be observed by bidders
| time and place of delivery. terms of contrac
| and payment. transportation routes. and al
other necessary instructions will be Furnished
| upon application to the Indian Office in Wash
York: to E. NJ. Kingsley. No. 30 Clinton place
New York; VIM. H. Lyon. No. 4S3 Broadway
New York: and to the Commissaries of Sub
sistance. U. S. A.. at Chicago. Saint Louis
Saint Paul. Leavenworth. Omaha. Cheyenne
and Yankton, and the postmaster at Siou
City.
above stated, and bidders are invited t
be present at the opening.
Certified Checks.
4 All bids must be accompanied by certifie
checks upon some United States depository {
Assistant Treasurer. for at least i've per cent {
the amount of the proposal.
II. +. TROWBRIDGE.
Commissioner
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21

II. E. Logan, Of Whiteside; J. H. Elliott,
of Bureau; Jas. Goodspecd, Of Will; A.
T.. Sample, of Ford; S. d. Pnterbaugh,
Of Peoria; E. @. Humphrcy,of Mercer, w.
A. Grimsllaw, Of Pike; J. u. McQuigg, of
Christian; j. II. Powell, OF Mclean; W.
r. Jewell, of Vermillion; j. NJ. Sheets.of
Edgar; j. w. Peterson, of Clinton; W..
Il. Norton, of Madison; G. w. Smith, Of
jackson; w. H. johnson, of White.
The first ballot on governor resulted,
for Cullom, 2l9@; Rinaker, 10Sk; Haw-
ley, 96; Fort, 80; Ridgway, 76; Carr, IS;
Smith, 81. Necessary to a choice, 357.
Balloting was continued without
much change. Before the fourth ballot
was announced break began and a
large number of changes were made to
Cullom and Rinaker. The former re-
ceived two-thirds OF the votes. Cullom's IS
nomination was made unanimous with
out announcing the vote.
John NJ. Hamilton, of Mclean, was
nominated for lieutenant governor ON
the first ballot.
Hon. Henry d. Dement,, of Lee, was
nominated for secretary of state on the
second ballot.
For auditor of public accounts Chas,
H. Swigart, of Kankakee, was nominated
on the first ballot.
Edward Rutz, of Cook, was nominated
for state treasurer on the first ballot.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
The New English Ministry.

London, May 2l-The Times says there
could hardly have been milder COM
mencement of the session OF the new
ministerial regime than that presented
by yesterdays debate in the two houses.
The queens speech indicated no mate
rial divergence in the policy adopted by
the late government; consequently there
was scarcely an opportunity for conflict
of opinion. A. NJ. Sullivan, home ruler,
has been elected to the house Of CON-
mons for Meath unopposed. The Irish
members of parliament voted 1S to sc
to sit on the opposition benches.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
NJ. r. MORGAN,
Major and c. s., U. s. A.
Probate Notice.

In the Probate Court of the County of Yank-
ton, Territory of Dakota.
In the matter of the estate of Reinhardt
Schumacher, deceased.
Notice of application for letters of admins
tration.
~ Schumacher has filed with the Judge Of
this Court, petition. praying for letters OF
administration of the estate Of Reinhardt
Schumacher. deceased. and that the 3lst day OF
May, 1890. at 10 o'clock a. nj. of said day. being
q day of the regular term Of this court, to-wit
Of the May term, 1870, at the Office Of the Pro
cate Judge in Dewitt block, Third street. i,
| for hearing said petition when and where an.
person interested may appear and show caus
why the said petition should not be granted.
| Dated May II. 1880.
! WELLS HENDkRsHorT, Attorney.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
OFFICE CHIEF c. s. DEPT. OF DAKOTA.
Sr,

OFFICE CHIEF G. s. DEPT. OF DAKOTA.
ST: PAUL, Mimi, May 10. 1880.
SEALED PROPOSALS. in duplicate, subject
y to the usual conditions. will bc received at
this office. and at the office of the Commissary
of Subsistence at Yankton, until u O'Clock.
noon. on Saturday. the goth day of May, 1850,
at which time and places they will be opened in
presence of bidders, for furnishing such Quanti-
ties of Fresh Beef from the block MS may be re-
quircd by the, Subsistence Department Y. s:
Army, at Fort Randall, ID. r., during the fiscal
year commencing July lst. 1880.
Proposals will be received up to. and open
ed at the same hour by the Acting Assistant
Commissary of Subsistence at the post.
Blank proposals. and further information
may be obtained on application to the under
signed, to the Commissary of subsistence a
Yankton, or to the A. A. G. s. at the post.
The United States reserves the right to rejec
any OF all bids.
Proposals should be enclosed in scaled enve
lopes marked Proposals for Fresh Beef a
Fort Randall" and addressed to the undersign
iankton, ID. T., or to the A. A. c. s. at til
post.
| Major and G. s., U. s. A.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
FOREIGN.
Heavy Ice in the Ocean.
congress-.

Heavy Ice in the Ocean.
Halifax, May 21.-Immense fields of
ice spread from the west coast of New
Foundland to Cape Canso and fleet OF
nearly one hundred sails is delayed from
getting up the north bay. Two large
Norwegian barques were lost near Rose
Blanche, N. L. The crews were saved
1t is supposed that many more vessels
will be lost as the ice is very heavy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21

San Francisco, May 2l.-The green
back wing of the workingmen have NOM
mated delegates to the Chicago conven-
ton from congressional districts as
follows: First district-Wm. Wright, j.
G. Gorham, of San Francisco; second
district-F. H. Jewett, of Placer, and A.
p. Trusdale, of Alemeda; third district
A. A. Udell, of Yolo, w. o. House, of
Sonoma; fourth district-E. NJ. Hamil-
ton and ]. H. Moriss, of Los Angeles.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
California Democratic workingmen.

San Francisco, May 2l.-The demo-
cratic wing of the workingmen's conven-
ton adopted the constitution reported
by the committee with some minor
amendments, elected the officers of the
party previously elected by the other
wing and adjourned. The workingmen
of the city congressional district nomi-
mated Assemblyman Jno.S. Ends for
CONGRESS.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Gun.
Des Moines, May 21-A young man
named Scarborough was killed by the
accidental discharge of his gun while
hunting near his home. His family heard
the report of the gun. but suspected
nothing. His lifeless body was found in
the evening. 1t is supposed the gun was
discharged while passing through a
clump of bushes.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
California Democrat, Choice

San Francisco, May 21-The corrected
vote on the presidential preferences of
the democratic state convention last eve
ming was Thurman, 1873; Tilden, &;
Seymour, 95. Others as given prev
io11o1v
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
Proposals for Fresh Beef and Beef Cattle

OFFICE CHIEF c. s., DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
ST. PAUL, MINI, May 18th, 1880.
SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate, subject
= to the usual conditions. will be received ut
this office, and at the office Of the Purchasing
Commissary of Subsistence at lankton, u. T.,
until y o'clock, noon, of Satprda, ,ythe 18th day
of May 1880 at which time and places they will
be opened in presence of bidders, for furnishing
such quantities of Fresh Beef from the block,
and for such number of Beef Cattle may be
required by the Subsistence Department u. S.
Army, until June 30, 1881. at the following
named Posts Forts Hale, Sisseton and Steven
son, ID. T.
Separate Proposals must be made for each
Post. and for each kind Of supplies required:
Blank Proposals and Printed Circulars giving
detailed information as to the quality and guam
tity of the Beef. and the number of Cattle re-
ouired ut each Post. manner of bidding, cOndi-
ti0ns to be observed by bidders ETC., may be OBJ
tained on application to either OF the officers
named above.
The United States reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Proposals should be enclosed in sealed envel-
opes marked proposals for here insert the ar:
ticle bid forl at Fort there insert the name OF
the post ~ and address to Capt W. A. Elderkin
c. S., U. s. A.. Yankton. d. T.. or to
Nj. r. MORGAN,
Major and G. s.. U. S.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
a Threat t" Stop their Feed.

London, May 21-A Rangoon dispatch
says: Representations have been made
by the Burmese embassy that if it does
not go to Mandaly within few days the
feed and carriage allowance will be stop
ned
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
FIRES.


In a Livery stable.
Des Moines, May 2l.-A fire broke out
in L. Wells livery stable this afternoon,
but is now under control. The building
is badly injured. The stock and ve-
hicles were saved.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21

My business for the
last year has been more
than a success, which ]
attribute to my strict
adherence to the cash
plan of selling goods
and the appreciation by
the people of uniform
low prices on standard
goods.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
Marine News,
Proposals for Fresh Beef.

New York, May 2l.-Arrived: Celtic
from Liverpool.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YORK.
New York, May q.
WHEAT-Quiet. Winter easier. No. 2, red,
f9i.slossl.s2A May; Sl.25sGS1.25H June. No.
4, white, &1.32s @Sl.2B1s May.
CoRN--Shade lower. Mixed western 539155c
cash; future 49,ldt5sc.
OArs-Steady. Western. 4sl@e5Oc.
PonK--Dull, $11.25.
LARD-Steady, $7.17H.
WHIsKy-$l.1301S115.'F
Chicago, May 2l.
WnEAT-Strongcr cash S1.O9a June; sI.037!
July.
CoRN-Firm, higher 3sc cash /; 36l &c June; S61sc {
July.
OATs-Wcak, s3c cash; 3llsc June; 2shc July
RYE-Firm SIC.
BARLEy-Firm, 78c.
PoRK-Firm, 5000 cash; s1o.s2H July.
LARD-Steady, $5.72H cash; s5.75 bid July.
WHIsKY-S1.Os.
MILWAUKEE.
Milwaukee, May 81.
| WHEAT-H@2c lower. Hard S1.l2hs. No. l
$l.lOh. Noe, Sl03:s cash; Sl.07is June; Sl.0i
and Ii July. No. 3. 91c. No. I, s3c.
| CoRS-377sc.
| OATs-33isc
| RYE-S5c.
| BARLEY-7Oc.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21

l live up to my ad-
vertisements. When l
say l sell for cash and
cash only, l mean it.
l do not advertise to
do q cash business in
order to secure popu-
larity for my concern.
1t is business with me,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-21
While l do not claim ia
be the originator of the
Cash Plan

of doing business. ! dc
make n claim and ! am
able to back it up that
l am the only Strictly
Cash Grocer in Yank-
ton .
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-05

on the 1Un6T S1O0 Hill all uOOk LIS
ither han.
"'Yere wee, wee bairnie, he NUT
tered, as If tae himseP-for he gied him
sell the name-an' then he laid his
head back, an we could see he was gone.
"The doggie cam an lookit in his
face, and ikit his ham, an then, WI a
low whine, went an lay down at his feet
"Niver a tear did we weep; but we
bath O. us sat lookin' intae that sweet
wee facie till the morning broke in on
us. The neibors cam in, an I rose up
an spoke tae them; but my wife-she
never stirred, nor gied a SCUM, till ane O
them spoke O. when he wad be carried
tae the auld kirkyaird. Kirkyaird
said. she, 'kirkyaird! Nae kirkyaird
for me. My bairnie shall sleep whaur
he played in our gairden-nae step
far'er!'
"sBut it'll niver be allooed.
Allooed! cried she; the bairnie
shanna stir past the end O the garden.
can she had her way. Naebody in
terfered an there he lies, jist whaur ye
were gain to pit yer fit, an there he'll
lie till the resurrection mornin'. An
ilka evenin' my wife comes an sits here
WI her knittin', an we niver tire O
speakin' O him that lies beneath.
And the old man bent down and passed
his hand over the loose mound, as if he
were smoothing the pillow Of his "wee,
wee bairnie. II. ". Thompson.
Prove 1t by Mother.
| While driving along the street one
day last winter in my sleigh, a little boy
6 or years old asked me the usual
question, ''Please, may I ride?"
I answered him, eyes, if you are a
good boy
He climbed into the sleigh and when
I again asked. care you good boy p
he looked up pleasantly and said, eyes,
sir"
"Can you prove it?''
eyes, sir.
"By whom?''
s'Why, my ma, . said he promptly.
I thought to myself here is a lesson
for boys and girls. When a child feels
] and knows that mother not only loves
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-05

boil (; have it perfectly cold before put
ting it over the cucumbers; cover well
with grape leaves; put a clean piece of
light wood and brick on top to keep
the cucumbers down they will ferment,
be slightly acid, and be ready for use in
three weeks. This is q Holland receipt.
RASPBERRY V1NEGAR.-Pick and wash
five pounds of raspberries and pour over
them gallon of the best white-wine
vinegar; let it stand twenty-four hours,
then strain through flannel jelly rag
and put this liquor over five pounds more
of raspberries. Let it stand again day
and night. Strain second time
through a flannel bag and add ten
pounds of lump sugar Put in three
gallon stone jar set the jar in pot of
hot water and let it simmer for twenty
minutes, skimming any froth that may
arise. When perfectly cold, bottle and
cork carefully. Keep in a cool place
during the summer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-05
HUNTING THE SKUNK.

A Connecticut man volunteered to get
skunk from under a barn, providing he
could have the animal for pay. And
under the barn he went. In a moment
the neighbors knew that the man and
skunk had met. This was evident from
the EXPLANATIONS of the intrepid skunk
hunter as he thumped the animal against
the floor timber. s'Take that, that, and
that, and that, and, as an accompani-
ment to his words, the dull ssthud, -
"thud of the skunk against the timber
was heard. Then he laid the animal
down, dead, as he supposed.
He sang out, GIVE got the cuss as
dead as herring" In moment, how
ever, those on the outside heard the
voice under the barn muttering, ''Durn
yer pictur; amt yer dead yet? Take
this, durn yer; you've got more lives
than cat. Then heavy "thud" was
heard, and voice in a complacent tone
remarked, "I guess that fetched yer. :"
And it did. The dead skunk was brought
out as trophy, and, singular to relate,
the man showed no more signs of the
encounter than would naturally arise
from contact with rat.