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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-14

NEw YoRK, Nov. l3 - Net receipts, |, 40;
gross, s,l95i futures closed steady; salos,
$1,000 bales.
honey, 39i exchange. .4sOH, 90 days; gov'ta
strong and hiyher; new as, l0l1; as,
ll2; Ps, ll0S; State bonds dull.
Cotton steady; sales, 6e0
Oiiuh'S '''''''''''''s'' '.'''''''''''...lV lo-lo
OiiCdLb. '...'''s'"'. '.''''.'..s....,.....ll l-b
Consolidated net receipts 50, ,i5l; exports 10
Great Britain 1913; France S,5SS; continent
1898, channel 900.
Hides from New Orleans llh@l2c; Texas
llk@l3c.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-14
FOREIGN.

LIvhRrooL, Nov, l5--Noon -Cotton-Fasier;
uplands, Tie; Orleans. ll.l6i receipts,
and export, l,O00i uplands middling low classi.
hcations for November delivery . ll-3s,
January and February Q 9-S2; February and
March 5.le; March and April ll.S2; April
amt May 65s; May and June0 7-l6.
Futures eaS.
Sales Ameriosn 600; futures quiet.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-14

CHICAGO, rov. l3,-Csttle-- Receipts $500;
shipments 1000, unchanged; good to choice
4 s0D5 50i clmmoo to air III Mt 3 s0oli 40;
butchers 2 2O@2 80: etcckers 6O@S2O; half
breeds and nrtives 1903 90; Texans 2 sO93,
thorough Texans2 b0Gl2 80.
Sheep, receipts q0O shipments 200; steady
and unchanged; low to medium 5 40@3 so,
good 494 40.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Aspecial 10 the Herald from Fort Reno
says another party o. in'ruders have BEEN
arrested in the Oklahoma district, and sre
On their way, under guard, to the Kansa.
lioe. 1, seems this party did not intend to
settle at present, bu, were locating cl.ims,
to be occupied when that country hall have
been thro1n open to setilsrs. Offers aie
reported engaged in the same work.
Liter. Seven more so-cal.ei Osl,homa
boomers have bsen arrested BY The scout,
Donnell, about forty to 6fy miles southeast
Of Reno, and will b. escorted 10 the Kansas
line. A party Of Psyne's men, numbering
about twenty 1--WE, under one Wskeman, e.
capped into Ksnsas. At least one hundred
claims are said 10 have been siaked ou,
within the pact month.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Note to VoTERs Observe the follow ng
forms Of voiirg on the various amendments
Ii you desire to vote for q certain amend
ment era'e the word against" Ifyou de-
sire 10 vote agains, it erase the word "ior."
CONSTITUTIONS: Amendment in regard to .
Constitutional Convention:
observation-disclosures Con-
vention.
FOR-AGAINST-The proposition to
amend section one Of article eleven of the
Constitution of Kansas; striking out the
clause exempting two hundred dollars
from taxation.
Constitutional Amendment in regard to
the manufacsure and sale Of intoxicating
liquors:
FOR--AGAINST-The proposition to
amend Constitution.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The rumor that Victoria aad bis blood
thirsty band Of Apaches suffered snnihii,,ion
ct the hands Of body Of NJ -xicsn soldiers,
several days sg", Is confirmed by The official
report Of the officer VINO commanded the at
tsckins party. The white settlers Of Ariz ,ua
and New Mexico will sincerely rj,iee g, the
tidings that Victoria and his fsllow.cut-
throsts have been hurried to the happy hun
ing grounds. During the last fifteen mocths
upward of 400 murd,r, have be q committed
by this band, and several THOUSAND head Of
stock have been stolen b. them Such hope.
les savages can easily be spared.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The irrigalirg ditch at Garden City now
conveys va er from the Arkansas river onto
the highlands. Experience teaches that
these diches puddle themselves 30 that the
only waste the water suffers in flowing to
lands distant from the river il that from
evaporation. In a narrow ditch this a.
mounts to but q triie.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

GOVERNMENT CONTkACIS.
The following we're the lowest bidders for
the con'rc,s awarded at Fort Leasenworih.
&c. Keever. 60 900 lbs Of bran, deli,-
cred At Dodge CITY at 80 cents per 100 lbe.
]. Keever, $1,000 lb, of bran, delivered
at Fort s II at SO IS pr Iu6 Ibr.
J. L. Evan, 800 900 rs of corn, d-liv-
cred at Reno. 81 Is. and 40, 600 lbs. Of bran
at ST. 81 per 100 lbr.
J.L. Evans, 100000 lba Of corn, de.
livered at Fort Sill. $l.32.
II. 1. Bick'ord, IS 800 lis. of corn de-
livsred at Caldwell, 70 cents p~r 100 lbs.
H. L. Bickford, 10 COO lb-. of bran, de.
livsrsd at Caldwell. at IS ma per 100 lbs.
Dean, 1900. 900 lbs Of corn to be de-
livered at Dodge City, at 90 cents per leo
lbs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
EXPORTING AMERICAN CATTLE.

EAPORIlNG AM ERICAN CATTLE.
The expectation Of American cattle has
has opened market for the stock growers
Of this county which has been Of great value
in stimulating the price OF No. l beef ami
mails. The interest ia one that will continue
to grow and at no distant day cur European
demand will be one Of the best influences 10
ecuring to the American farmer . good
price for his cattle. The Newcastle Chrou-
icls OF Oct. ID. kindly furnished rs BY q
friend to whom it is sent, has the following
inters,ing facts upon this subject:
The number Of cattle imported into Great
Britain from the United States Of America
in the FIRST 26 weeks of the following years
will show the enormous increase which is
going on in the trade:-In that part Of 1875
there were IS head imported; in 1876 there
were 2; in 1877 there we're 4. 226; in 1873
the number rose to IS. 6sS, and in the cor
period of the present year the
numbers are shown to be 70, $40.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

A sample of grass handed u the other
day BY Andrew Hanson, section boes on the
railroad for the Larned division, 10 over
eight feet in height, its entire growth having
been made this year. II is only another
evidence that this part Of the State stands
unrivalled for the immensely Of it, growth
Of vegetation. Optic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Mr.. Martin Hellar get home from New
Mexico and Colorado on Monday last. He
and Mr.. Noble and Mr.. Forty. have been
investing heavily in New Mexico sheep,
and they have f,ck Of I 900 on the way
to the Arkansas valley. Mr.. Geo,g. He!lar
il with the sheep. II will take several weeks
for them to get here.-Wichits Beacon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Wooden manufactures in Indianapolis
compl.in of the rush Of bus n-ss, saying
they are unable to fill their orders, though
running eighteen hours 4 day. Oae Of them
has instructed his agents to take NO mere
orders. The cause OF this demand 10 the
high position taken BY Indiana WOOL aimee
the introduction Of new breeds Of stock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Broom-corn sheds are used but two moaths
each year. Why not use them for sheep
houses in the winter and spring! Sheep
and broom-corn ought to 90 we'll together;
neither vants the house whom occupied By
the other. W. C. Masten informs - that
the seed leit in . broom-corn field would
winter . Considerable fock Of sheep. On
the other hand, the sheep would eas up or
trampls down the Sod % - 70 prevent he
usual bother with volunteer eozn.-Stsflisg
Gasstts.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
NOTICE.
u. 8. LAND OFFICE,

Larued, Kansas, Oct. "a. Iss0.
NONPLAIST having been entered at this Of
" hce by william h. Thomas against Della
=. MoRAt tor abandoning her timber culture en-
try No. 204J, dated June Z. ls7s, upon the so1fh
east quarter section township Is south. range
10 the OF ssid entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned to sppear II this oGee. on
the 7th day Of December loso. at 10 O'Clock . N
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
oct3o-H c. A. MORRIS. Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The quality Of susar now turned of at the
Bennyworth factory 10 equal, II not superior.
to the best New Orleans article. Samples
exhibited in town last week were nearly .,
light o coffee "a" and was equal in every
respect to any We have ever seen. Mr..
Bennyworth's sugar making is undoubtedly
success. and will redeem this part Of the
country if nothing else will.-Lsrned Optic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
A beautiful head Of hair i appreciated By

A beautiful head Of hair = sPprciaied By
everybody, and how to sscufs i interests
everybody. The hair and scalp must b
kept free from scurf and dandruf, and not
be allowed 70 get dry asd hanh. The roots
must b stimulated 10 healthy action. Flex-
ibilisy and Handsome Clos are esssatisl.
al thsss REGULATES ore easily secured By
tAs uss Of Ayers Hair Vig~.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Sixty horses have died of the eplzootic in
Iodianspo is during the last two weeks
Nearly all the horses in Washington, D. c.,
are down with the distemper, and many Of
the farm horses in the region Of country
contiguous to that district are sick.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

David Clark has been awarded the con-
tract for blowing 6re-euards along the line
OF the A, T. 4 5. F. from Granada to La
Junts, distance Of seventy-6ve miles. The
ground must be br ken six feet in width on
each eide Of the track. Mr.. Clark is to re-
ceive S. per mile.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Sheep are fast taking the place of cattle
on the rarge in the vicinity OF Dodge City.
We venture to say they will be Of more real
value to the town and county than all the
cattle that were ever driven to that locality
Caldwell Commercial.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The new eating house ct state line is veil
on toward completion. There Is sill talk
Of removing the end Of the division from
Granada to state line. But the order to
bsgin work has not yet been given 80 far 40
can be ascer,aired.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

If next season is . favorable one for
wheat, Kansas is going to raise 4 crop Of
tbst grain that will astonah the natives
An immense acreage has been planted,
seemingly with better care than usual, and
it is looking exceedingly we'll in nearly all
por,ions of the state. Yean ago it used 10
n. said that Kansas could raise corn but
would never be . wheat state. In the light
of her past record and present Pfo'Pect''
mch . uide-of.the-msrk assertion sounds
very numerous.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

After long and patient search, the secret
service officers Of the Government seem to
have cip,ure1 the boIdss. and most success
iul gang OF counterfeiters that the county
has known for many years. The first Arrest
was made in Caicaso, on Wednesday, and it
has since been followed BY three others in
Brooklyn yesterday. The pmties involved
did business on large scale. and their prof.
iIs must have been great. They maDufAc-
tured and "shoved" the $40 counterfeit
notes that 80 puzzled the Treasury of5eiaIs
last year. Another Of their interesting sTe-
cisliiies vas the manufacture Of 81 900
Government bood which could only be de-
tec,ed BY its superiority in style and finish
10 the genuine article which il was designed
to counterfeit. The peniteniiary il yaxnins
for them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

A freight train going YES. nm into the
hand cars Of the steel gang durin. the fog
Wednesday morning. and sflin,, red them
into kind.iog. bstides scattering the dinner
but not irjuring any Of the laSore,s, who
we're on their way to work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

A frame dwelling house. on Military
Avenue, belonging 10 Mrs. Scully, was burr
ed on Sunday morning last, at daylight
Tne house vas > neat dwelling and unoc-
cupied. There was insurance on the build
ing. The cause Of the FIRE is not known.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The epiz,oric has At length reached St.
Louir, and numerous cases Of coughing.
snes zipg, snoriiDg animals are eeen in the
streets.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Mrs. Vim. liPpeii, Owaaco, N. Y. says:
Il have worn al Improved Excelsior Kid
ny Pad about three weeks. and have re-
ceived great relief from it for pain in the
back.-See Adv.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

10 nineiy-Line aases out Of hundred the
evil-'oer betrsys himself BY some act Of
though,lsssness or slovenlinsfs. We have
al read Of great murdersrs tracked to Justice
in this way.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

JACK Conover, freight conductor, died
at the Dodge House on Tuesday. He vss
faithful employees and bis death il regret
ted BY large circls Of friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Coal supplies from the West are likely to
be short. The railroad company will pretty
nearly use all the coal mined in Colorado
and We shall have to depend on supplies
from mines, east Of here. Colorado coal lie
being taken BY the railroad company Is fast
~ mined. Our citizens will do we'll to lay
in early supplies Of coal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

To the Pahlic: Thanking those Who
nominated me fer Superintendent Of Public
Instruction. l respectfully withdraw my
name o. candi late. A. DrrxSr
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
PEOPLES MEETINGS.

PEOPLES MEETINGS.
There will Be political speaking At Windt.
horst Friday evening; ct Speareville satur-
day evening. and at Dodge City Monday
evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Dear Tievallee returned last week from
Caldwell. He has purchased John Mueller's
boot and shoe shor, and in future will con.
duet that business. He is Cine workman.
and lie bound to succeed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Z. J. Line and r l.. Norton are having
fifty fine grade short horn bulis. selected
nom best herd. in Illinois end Wisconsin,,
for their ranch south Of Kinsley, says the
Graphic
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Messrs. ChiIds d Bradley passed through
Ciuaron with 5000 head of select sheep.
They will hold them near Speareville this
win.er.-New West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

want to get two thousand sheep to keep
on shares, on one Of the best r.sees in Bu.
bour county. Address.
A. l. BARTON, Sun City. K,a
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

+ E. Rice, of this city, va, married to
Mrs FAnIi. Hopper. near Paris. Va, On
the 9th inst. Mr.. Rie's friends in thi, city
congratulate him on ri, new relation. He
will shortly return to this city with his
bride.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Catholic Divine Services in the Union
church. wednesday, November 3. at 10 A.
NJ. At Fort Dodgs, Nov. L.. at 7.30 AN.
Rev. F Wolf, o. S. 3.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

CT. J. II. Devices was nominated for
County Commissioner IN the third district
on Saturday LAST. HIS opponent was II.
Garis.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Oar merchants have large trade in the
southern country, especially in the Pan
Handle. Fencing is being made in that re.
gion. Morri, Collar sold within the past
few weeks 10000 pounds Of fence wire.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
In view Of his letter wiring proclivitie-.
they call him Gen. HALFcocK nos.

This years shipment Of troom-corn from
Sterling. will amount to about 20 cars, worth
$500 per car, or So. 900 cash fer the crop.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

The allegei safe burglar had a preiim-
mary examination en- Tue day, and were
bound over 10 the sum Of $1,000 each 10
await trial at the next term of The District
Court,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

We Me requested to announce A. J Anthony
as an Independent candidate forCommissioner
in the Third Disirc.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Rev. Charley Bransby Of Kinsley gill
preach in the Presbytrian Church usxs
Sabbath morning and evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

We have had del 6 ,,iui weather, but you
never know what a day wi bring forth
especially windy day in Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Henry Sturm is the proud father Of girl.
We wish Mr.. S,urm many happy returns,
and may he live long and propsr.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

LMned needs more hotel capacity. AZ
usual the traveller is comfor;e1 with the in
forma ion, "no beds." :.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30
We go to press day in advance Of he
usual time.

A, B. Webster returned Tuesday from
trip to Missouri.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Rev. F. Wolf lett on the Stage for Fort
Supply, on MJnday. He will return here
in few days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

We have ioi some time neglected to state
the condition of the Arkansas river. We
desire to say it is iulI.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

NJ. John Quincy Adams takes the place
Of Mr. H ,ckett, as foreman of the railroad
ehoys in this city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

Rev. H. Shipe pre,eh.s in the Unicn
q Church this 81 y morning and evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-10-30

TIME TABLR-A.. t. q .. r. n. =.
GOING EAST: GOING wksr
Passenger l2:55 An. Passenger. $50 A ~.
Passenger. i. IS Pm. Passenger. 3a5 Pm.
Freight. 5:5OPM- freght.-.. l:n Pm.
Freight. 7aO Am. Freight. -. Ills A u.
Rev. H. Shipe pre,eh.s in the Uocn
Church this 81 d y morning and evening.
NJ. job, Quincy Adams takes the place
Of Mr. II ,ckeu, as foreman of the railroad
ehoIs in this city.
Rev. F. Wolf LETT on the Stage for Fort
Supply, on MJnday. He will return here
in few days.
LMned needs more hotel capacity. Az
usual the traveller is comfor;el with the in.
forma ion, "no beds." :.
We are requested to announce A. J. Anthony
as an ia dependent candidate for Commissioner
in the Third Disiric.
We have ioi some time neglected to state
the condition of the Arksnsa. river. We
desire to say it is fulI.
We have had del & ,,,ul weather, but you
never know what day wi | bring forth
especially a windy day in Kansas.
Henry Sturm is the proud father of girl
We wish Mr.. S;urm many happy returns,
and may he live long and propsr.
CT J. II. Devices was nominated for
County Commissioner IN the third district
on Saturday last. His opponent was II.
Gari..
Catholic Divine Services in the Union
church. wednesday, November 3. at 10 A.
NJ. At Fort Dodga, Nov. L., at 7.30 AN.
Rev. F Vol, o. S. B.
Z. J. Line snd K. L. Norton are having
fifty fine grade short horn bulis. selected
nom be-t herd. in Illinois end Wisconsin,,
for their ranch south of Kinsley, says the
Graphic
The allegei safe bur- liars had preiim-
mary examination en- Tue day, and were
bound over 10 the sum Of $1,000 each 10
await trial at the next term of The District
Court.
Dear Tievallee returned last week from
Caldwell. He has purchased John Mueller's
boot and shoe shor, and in failure will con-
duet that business. He is Zine workman.
and is bound to succeed.
Oar merchants have large trade in the
southern country, especially in the Pan
Handle. Fencing is being made in that re.
pion. Morri, Collar sold within the past
few weeks 10000 pounds Of fence wire.
+ E. Rice, of this city, va, married to
Mrs FAnIis Hopper, near Paris, Va, On
the 9th inst. Mr.. Ri,e's friends in thi, city
congratulate him on ri, new relation. he
will shortly return to this city with his
bride.
A frame dwelling house. on Military
Avenue. belonging 10 Mrs. Scully, was burr-
ed on Sunday morning last, at daylight.
Tne hou.e vas . neat dwelling and unoc-
cupied. There was insurance on the build
ing. The cause of the FIRE is not known.
Coal supplies from the West are likely to
be short. The railroad company will pretty
nearly use all the coal mined in Colorado
and We shall have to depend on supplies
from mines, east Of here. Colorado coal is
being taken by the railroad company Is fast
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-01-29
ANDERSON, S. G., THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 90 1880

| rife, and knows how to use IL. Bean
were plenty when / settled on Little
River, aud VIC used to make up parties
10 hunt them. a bear hunt was made
up for the second week in the November
after moved on TO my land, and I was
| asked to join it. want much acquain.
ted in the neighborhood, aud the people
didn't know my ways: so I thought /
might run q joke on them, and make
them supply me with bear meat for the
winter. It is one thing, you know, to
kill bear, and another thing 20 get him
home. Some ten days before the hunt
was to come Off went out and baiteG
the bears, and then went out and watched
for them. By good luck I struck three
Of then that day, but didn't kill them
hot bear. ! don't suppose, gentle
men, that there was q man in Kentucky
who could outshoot mo In those days, and
| put in some of my best work on those
bears. ] marked each of them exactly
alike by shooting off the tip Of the right
ear and putting bullet through the left
ear. That was ell wanted of the bears
just then. When the day for the hunt
came along, and the party called at my
place to pick me up, ! told them that I
was under the weather and didn't allow
that felt we'll enough to go. Il wish I
could co. I said, because I've got some
tame bears loose in the woods and would
like to lock them up.' They stared ct
me as If they allowed that was crazy.
Perhaps you don't believe me,' said.
but what tell you is fact. There are
five of those bears that l raised and
petted, and they are all marked with nv
hog mark. have been meaning to get
them home before winter. and lay in the
meat of three or four of them.' at this
they laughed in my face. There's no
joke about it, gentlemen said /, my
mark is crop off the right ear and d
hole in the left. If you happen to shoot
any bears with that mark on them Won
may know that they belong to me-
They promised that if they got any
bears marked in that way they would
bring them home to me, and went Of
laughing. Now, gentlemen, it is the
truth, il ever told the truth in my life,
that that party got just four bears on
that hunt, and three of them were marked
with my mark. They brought those three
bears home to me, and I had plenty of
bear meat for the winter, and after that
nobody ever thought of disputing my
word about anything" 3n-cal
II would like to know" remarked that
instrusive young lawyer from Hopkins
vile, "why you didn't shoot those bears
instead of taking all that trouble to mark
ITEM" .a
young man." rejoined the Colonel in
accents that mingled sorrow with severi-
ty. "it is plain to be seen that you didn't
live In them days." and that was the last
effort of the Hopkinsville lawyer.
II thought knew mighty good story
about coon hunting in the Tennessee bot
tom," said little Tom Sypsrt, but am
inclined to think it wouldn't count in
this crowd"