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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
THE FASHION In PISTOLS.
How Arkansas Humorists Thrill
Timid Travellers with Terrible
Tales.
[Little Rock Gazette.] ea

Iuuiu lroSoA0Ic WAeA iAOHH.nAO
Tales. is9is
(Little Rock Gazette.] s9a6
There has never been much said In
this State about the pistol trade Of this
town, and no explanation has ever been
made of this neglect. Yesterday y man
who views this subject through the spec
tacles Of importance, entered q hard
ware store, and became so much inter-
ested in conversation about the differ
ent kinds of pistols that to give few
points to the public may not be out ol
place. just here 1t may be appropriate
to remark that the man had just come
from the s'Narth." where discussions oi
our revolver trade are entered into with
great spirit by people who believe that
the ssucking bottle" in this State shoots
six times. - al
nYou have quite lot of revolvers, ]
see am from the North, and don't
know much about pistols. :"
ayes" said the dealer, 1--WE have q
magnificent selection" q 81
sssHaye you a revolver chamber oil
commerce in this city y sara s
aOh, yes; regularly organized. We
meet in church. and our President, the
parson, is said to be the best shot ir
Little Rock. One OF the deacons threw
a hymn-book at him one day, and the
parson, calling the attention OF the con-
gregation to the feat he was about to
perform, drew a pistol aud shot the dea.
cons ears of He had split bullet in
the pistol and arranged the shot so that
the ball divided just as it reached the
deacon's nose and performed this won-
derful piece OF work. Since then his
salary has been increased. l. is strange
how ignorant the Northern people are. y
"Very remarkable, indeed. / am q
correspondent of religious paper and
Ill make note of it. What kind of q
pistol do you call this ?" pointing to q
large Remington. ~ an f7,E
"It's called companionship. 1t is
principally used by old friends who kill
each other earnestly and :nannerly. 1t
is not recognized, though, in polite So
ciety. You rarely ever find one in o
ballroom. Here's the fashionable pis-
tol 10 summer" taking up small Smith
& Wesson, shut it's rather too light for
winter use, except ON low-neck and short
sleeve occasions. 1 have been thinking
Of making my wife present of this
one. And this one" be continued, ia
king up pearl-handled self.cocker, q
shall present to my son upon his debut
into society. 1t is very fine article
and is only used to shoot people gentle
manly and politely. Here is . Sunday
PISTOL" taking up carved and lowered
weapon. SIT wouldn't be polite to Kill
man with it only on Sunday. Here's
an old horse-pistol. Amt she moth
erlv old gal, though r
The man from the "Narth" made note,
Of the information.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
Don't Get The Chills.

II you are subject to the Ague you
must be sure to keep your liver, bowels
and Kidneys in good free condition.
When 80, you will be safe from all at
tacks. The remedy to use is Kidney
Wort. 1T is the best preventation OF d
malarial diseases that you can take
See large advertisement.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
Anehn
GIVE ME THREE GRAINS OF
CORN, MOTHER.

This poem was written in 1847, and
refers to the famine. in Ireland In that
year. 1t is sad to think that the presen,
destitution in Ireland renders its repro.
duction not wholly inappropriate now.
Give me three grains Of corn, mother
Only three grains Of corn;
twill keep the little life have
Till the coming Of the morn.
I am dying Of hunger and cold, mother
Dying Of hunger and cold;
Asd half the agony Of such death
NY lips have never told.
1t has gnawsd like wolf at my breast, moth
A wolf that is fierce for blood;
All the liveiong day, and the night beside,
Craving for lack of food. ap
! dreamed of the bread in my sleep, mother,
And the sight was heaven to see; -
| awoke with an eager. fanishing lip,
But you have no bread for me.
| =
How could I look to yoa, mother
How could I look to you, a1
For bread to give your starving boy,
When you were starving tooP
For l read the famine in your cheek,
And in your eyes 80 wild,
And felt it in your bony hand,
As you laid it on your child.
The Queen has lands and gold, mother
The Queen has lands and gold,
While you are forced to your empty breast
| A skeleton babe TO hold
A babe that is dying Of want, mother,
AsI am dying now,
With ghastly look in its sunken eyes, q,
And famine upon its brow.
What has poor Ireland done, mother.
What has poor Ireland done,
That the world looks on and sees us starve,
Perishing one by onep
Do the men of England care not, mother {
1 The great men and the high,
For the suffering sons of Erin's isle.
Whether they live or die?
There is many brave heart here, mothor.
| Dying Of want and cold,
While only across the channel, mother,
Are masy that roll in gold;
There are rich and proud men there. mother,
With wondrous wealth to view,
And the bread they fling to their dogs to-nigh
Would give life to me and you.
Come nearer to my side, mother
/ Come nearer to my side,
And hold me fondly, as you held
Ny father when he died
Quick, for cannot see you, mother,
| Ny breath is almost gone;
Motherl dear motherl ere die
i Give me three grains of corn.
/ -MIss EDWARDS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
SUNSET. Cox,s SUNSET.
How Hon. 8. s, Cox Came by the
Name Of 0Silnset, ~.

un. r....fx..-
~" ~ NaD.e q ?, IF 0Sn 0S;, ,,sat' ss.' - nS
m, ,,,- -,
.ne aoliowlng wulco appeared ~ tnef
vnlo otdtesMdn may ~. 1923, y thes
orliilant piece OF descriptive wrllirg
when won 'or Ar, cix the ImmOst't
name OF %ounect.
GREAT OLD suNsET.
!; What q stormful sunset .vas that of
last night. How glorious the storm.
and h6wssplendid the aeftinr ~ INA
sun. We do not remember ever "a have
|seens the like on our round globe sTbe !.
scene opened in the West, with the whole
horizon full Of golden interpenetratlng
lustre which covered the foliage and
|brightened every object into its own
Erich dyes The colors prev deener and
fIcher antil ~ golden lustre was tfxnss
fused into storm cloud, full Of aness
lightning, which leaped ii dazzling zig
xags all around and over The city. The
vino arose with fury, the slender shrubs
anu giant t.ees maze oDeiesnce TO its
~sasp ~ oome sven snapped before its
.J.se. ane s.rawpe.ry oeos ana grass
p,oss 'u'neu up insir "nues 70 see Ze-
poyrusy marcn o5- AZ Inc rain came,
sDu Tue pools formed, aud the cutters
uuar,ea leo swsy, ,nunde, roared grandIy,
anu 'oe ure oe''s ;ausns tue excisemensE
suu iung Win nearly cnorus. Ine
looutn ana East received the copious
suowets, ana Tue West al ~ once nf1en-N
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
From Hon. Theo. P. Boaert, Bristol, r. /.

Messrs. WEEKS q PorrxR: Gentlemen, feeling
thoroughly convinced OF the efficacy Of SAHFoRD's
RADICAL CURE FOR CArARRH, am induced to drop you
the nostrums advertised as "radical cures,".I have
never found anything that promises such relief and
ultimate cure rs that ofSANFoRD's.
have been afiicted with ths dreadful disease for
more than ten years, and not until recently could
Of Mr. HRsRr Wills and can truthfny say that after
~ c1raye o. Hnnnv ta
aictcd like myself viii be Induced to make the trial
lam, gentlemen, very truly, etc. -
BRISTOL, Il, July "a. 1871.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17

~ Our view is that no one who val.
ues bis life has q right TO eat raw pork,
that the Law should presume that sham
to be edible, must be cooked" II is q
fact beyond dispute that person can
not use pork as an article Of diet with.
out consuming considerable number
OF trichine, every now and then--say,
about once out Of every eight times thai
ho sits down to eat Of it. Inasmuch a.
q pork-eater must periodically strike !
nest Of trichin@, he ought certainly 10
exercise the precau,ion Of cooking then
till they are dead. .--Df. Fbosss Asaltl
AOntkly for Ebrsary So
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
s1lisrsllann.
THE CoLoNEL's EXPERIMENT,
How His Quiet Little Game of Eu-
chre With His Wife Resulted.

chre With His Wife Resulted.
Detroit Free Prsss.l !.
There are some folks Who think itaw-
fol wicked for husband and wife to sit
down together Of an evening and play
cards, while others can't see where the
harm comes ins
.aWhy," ssid che Colonel few days,
ago when the subject Of card playing
was under discussion, edoes any one
pretend that my wife and / can't play q
/ few games of euchfp without disputing
lsnd arguing md RstiinG mad over Il I
Losfefs cart pefh( III ~ oQl play
for thousand yesrs and never have 1
word-yes, We could"
The others shook their heads IN du.
bious way, and the nettled Colonel
walked straight to . statiouer's and
bought the incest pack he could find.
That evening, when his wife was ready
to cit down to her fancy work, be pro-
duced the cards and said sidI sf
MAY, / was told to-day that you and
couldn't play cards without disputing
and getting into row. Darling draw up
HERE"
"Dearest, we will not have word oil
dispute-not one," she replied, as she
put away her work. asf5s5a
The Colonel shufaed away and dealt
and turned up heart.
81 order it up" she observed, as she
Hooked over her cards.
| II was going to take It up anyhow
tgrovled the Colonel as bis chin fell, all
bis other cards being black. i
'.Play to that she said as she put down
the joker. =
a"Who ever heard Of anybody leading
out in trumpsf" he exclaimed. sWhy
don't you lead ont with an ace Z"
i 30. Can play this hand"
i "You can, eh2 Well, I'll make Il the
sickest play you ever saw! Ha! tool
ell the tricks, eh! Well. ! thought I'd
encourage you . little. Give me the
cafds-it's my deal"
j "You dealt before" " HFafs assss9'
| "No, didn't" ss .a
j "Why, yes you did We have only
played one hand"
aWell. co ahead and deal all the tim.
|if Won want toi IN make two Off Won,
deal anyhow. What's trump =" s.
She turned up 4 club. He had onl,
1.-THE nine SPOT. but he scratched his head
puckered bis mouth and seemed to wan,
TO order ii up. The bluff didn't work
She took is M and he led an ace Q
hearts. - !.
.No hearts, oh ~ he shoutea aa sh,
trimmed in .I2afnaino suit il = reoula
4 loafer's ,rick I,lI Keen an eve ON Won
i Yes. take it--and ,hst-aud-tbat-aut
4 all OF ,em It's miohty queer where 70,
j pot al tifcsc trum6s Stocked the card,
an me aid Won p
aNov Se.r inl.vea :. s.;, az ,can,,
ibe and made .,o and If make ona .,
vonr deal IN sknnk won
ard like 70 ace Won make one ON M,
deal ~ he nuffad aI,va besn foolin,
a alono IN encourage Won. .hnt now Tn
oo;no 10 hest WON mt Of s,oht Diamond
era ssnmn
Sha na.s.a .na he ,ook !, mn an -,
.msIl all trnmns auS IA He took the firss T. triek
che the nert two and he the fourth. an,
when hs mt ont hin last trump ahe he,
!, the ioter ,7rl -Tl
aSLrnksa / .hrnked r, aha exclaimad
II /.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
a. L. MORRIS,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,

JERUSALEM MONROE CO.. d.
CPRCIAL attention paid to the selling and
- trading Of farms, and ] desire all persons
Wishing to sell or trade their property to
send me thsir names and address, describing
thsir land and property, their lowest cash
price. and whore they desire to locate, and
will come and see them, OF write, as the ease
may require, giving them all the information
and assistance am able to give. intend
TO devote my entire time and attention to
this business. and will makeno charge unless
make sale for you. fmean what say,
and wish you TO write TO me at Jerusalem
Non roe County, Ohio. iss ian2o, ,'80tf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17

eDoes your wife play eucbref ?" asked
one. mo" rerlied the other, rubbing
his head, "bat she's death on poker" "
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17

Laugh and grow tat--grow fst and be
laughed at. It 10 poor rule that viii
! not work in sll directions.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
CA'T'A!R!!R!|iH r |
NEvER-FALlNG RELIEF
AFFORDED sy
sANFoRD's RADICAL CURE.

TITS fact thst can be substantiated by the most
respectable testimonials ever offered In favor of
any proprietary medicine that the RADICAL CURE ron
CArARRH does IN every case afford instant and per.
manent relief No matter OF how long Standing or how
severe the disease the first dose gives such evidence
It's value In the treatment Of Catarrhal aectioIs that
confidence Is at felt In Its ability to do all that Is
claimed for It. The testimony Of physicans druggists
and patients s unanimous In this respect and the
ror to any before obtained in favor of popular
remedy The proprietors therefore. may Justly feel
proud Of the position the RADICAL CuRE has attained
and believe 1t worthy ofits reputation.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17
! N 0TARY Public

fJvHN undsrsigusd, having been appointed
Notary Public, would inform his
frIsnds. and the publio generally, that he is
vrspered to .an Pensioners Blanks. admin
is.sr osths, take Dispositions, acknowledgs
Deeds. NorteaaseL and other Instruments o.
<v,,ti.r. !. ....ss JOHN JBFfRR6.R
:sprls, ,'7eys = 3sallsville. Monroe Co. Ohio
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kI| COLLINS -
VOL TAlC PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief In Rheuma-
tism. Weak Spine, Local Pains, Nervous AZ
fections, Local Rheumatism, Tic Doulou-eux,
Nervous Pain, Affections Of the Kidneys,
Fractured Ribs, Affections of the Chest, Colds
and Coughs, Injuries Of the Back, Strains
and Bruises, Weak Back, Nervous Pain Of the
Bowels. Cramp In the Stomach and Limbs.
Heart Affections, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises
and Punctures. Rheunatism of the wrists
and Arms, Asthma, Gout, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Palm in the Chest, Stitch in the
Back, Pain In the Hip. varioose or EnlarEed
Veins, crick In the Back and Neck. Pain and
Weakness In Side and BACK, Hoarseneis, Sore
Throat, Lumbago, whooping Cough. Sharp
Pains In the Breast. Heart Disease, ouinsy,
Diabetes, and for Lameness In any part or the
Us.1v
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-02-17

pRs. G. w. MASON 4 SON,
Physicians and Surgeons,
stafford. MoNRoE CO.. OHIO.
u1los IN Drag store, fsbll. l.'7sr.
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fool, and maybe don't know anything,
and 30 you can play alone and have AL
trumps every time!" saia ir saaiy
He pushed back, grabbed bis psper,
wheeled around to the gas, and it was
nearly thirty-six hours before be smiled
again. Nevertheless, no one else ever
had dispute over cards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-04-02

porary relief OF the poor Of his district 20
twenty dollars, except by permission Of
the board OF county commissioners Of hi-
county, provided that such temporary
and limited assistance shall not continue
or be allowed for more than three months
In any one year, or exceed In the aegre-
gate, the sum OF hfty dollars. That L.
single commissioner 10 eh Urged with the
duty and authority Of furnishing temper
airy eiief to the extent Of twenty dollars,
and no more; but the board may extend
such relief g. tifty dollars. and for = period
Of three months In each year, and no
more. BY reference to section 9. Of said
chapter Is, IL will b. seen that the board
OF county commissioners arc not author
ICED TO support the poor OF the county
outside Of the poor farm, except when
THEY are Ct opinion that the number Of
poor persons In the county 10 not sui.
ticently larg. to warrant the purchase or
rental ofa farm or place, for the main
!aiuance OF the poor OF the county, when
they may provide for their support In any
other way which they may deem proper.
Reading sections and II as amended to-
gether, / think that where county has
provided farm, or other suitable places
FOR the reception and maintenance OF the
poor OF the county, they must be support.
ed nc such place, or farm, except that
temporary and limited assistance may be
given, not 20 continue longer than three
months, In any one year, nor 20 exceed In
the aggregate nfty dollars.
Respectfully yours,
CHAs, u. sTAkT.
ATTORNEY General.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-04-02
PERsOylL NEYTTOS.

J. T. Williams 10 On visit ct Fargo.
Prof. Lord, principal Of the St. Peter
schools, visited US during the week.
Mrs. L. n. Baker has been quite i'll
for some time.
Miss Frank L. Minor OF the public
schools in St. Paul, 10 at home on visit.
Miss Grace Brett has returned to this
city, and has taken Q position In Geo. E.
Bretts store.
Miss Lizzie Jones Of Chicago, is on .
visit to her sister, Mrs. @. z. Jones Of
this city.
W. II. Pfefier and wife. of Blue Earth
City, are visiting at Miner Portsrs who
Is the father of Mrs. Pfsnsr.
Huntington, of the Window Reporter,
took on metropolitan airs In tins city,
last week. He seemed to enjoy city
life.
Prof. George Ripley, formerly Of the
Syringe Grove School, but now in charge
of the Duluth public schools, 10 On O
visit among his old friends In this city.
W. L. Grant, Esq, Of the Heron Laks
hotel, has been smiling on his old
friends, who were all glad to zee him
He reports his business a. prospsring.
Andrew Shannon left for the Black
Hills on Tuesday last. We fully ex
poet to see Andrew back to this city Il
resume his residence within thrss
months. They al do II.
We regret TO say that Mr.. ssm1 Wat
kins will leave US next week for Msdi
son, Wisconsin, where he will enter the
smcs Of Fuller q johnson, western
agents for the Wood Harvester. Mr.
Watkins carries with him the goot
wishes Of large circle of friends.
The Muncie Daily Qnd) Neps
This morning letter from Mankato
Mimi, to Mrs. g. 8. Naddy states that
Mrs. ]. H. Long who has been quite III
10 much improved in health. This vii
be glad news to Mrs. Longs man.
friends in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-04-02
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

nEFAULT having been made In the condi-
- tons OF Q certain mortgage executed BY
John j. shaubut and Anna q. Shaubut, his wifs.
mortgagors. to Annie N. Rhses, MORTGAGE, dated
the seventh day Of October, A. ID. 1875, and re-
corded In the office OF the Register Of Deeds In
and for the county OF Blue Earth, In the state Of
Minnesota, On the twelfth day Of October, A.
Mortgages, on page 40; by which mortgage there
was conveyed and granted the following describ-
cd real estate situate In the county OF Blue Earth
Aforesaid to, Wit The south hall s q me south
one hundred and I've uO6), north Of range TWEEN
ty.seven t27l west, and the north half Of the
southeast quarter Of section six 6, and the north
seven (27l, and the south half Of the northeast
quarter OF section thirty two (32l and the south
west quarter OF the northwest quarter Of section
ave dos. north Of range twenty.six (a6l west
and the southeast quarter Of section twenty.slx
(26), township one hundred and i've (l0ol. north,
o. range twenty.nine t2ss west; containing in all
Ave hundred and twenty $50, acres, to secure
the payment OF the sum Of three thousand dol
lars with interest at the rate OF twelve per cent
per annum, payable semirannuaily, according to
bearing same date a. said mortgage, made by
said John j. ehaubut to said Annie d.. Rhees;
and there being due and unpaid upon said note
OF four tsoasand ana thirty-thrss dollars; and no
action or proceeding at law or otherwise having
been instituted 10 recover the amount Of said
mortgags dept Or any par. t mere NOW, there.
| pursuance Of Q power Of sale In said mortgage
| contained and Herewith recorded, and Of the
statute In such case made and provided, the
auction, at the 'front.' door Of the once Of the Reg.
lister Of Deeds In and for the county Of Blue Earih
and Ct the city Of Mahkato therein, on Saturday
| the Srd day Of April, A. ID. 1880, 81 ociock II
the afternoon, to satssfy the amount Of said mort
gage debt then due and unpaid, together with the
| eosts and expenses Of such foreclosure proceed
| ings. incla1lng 1fty dollars attorneys fees q
| stipulated In said mortgage: and the said mort
| gage will BE- thereby fbfeelosed.
| Dated February %, 1850.
ANNIE &. RHEEe, Mortsasss.
=. q. sxyn1kNcA Attorney for howxseeA
II rHekpsk -. - lsse Aps. 80
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Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

nEFAULT having been made In the con
Sditi0ns Of certain mortgage executed ny
Cyrus II. Welcome and Jniia a. Welcome his
dated November goth, A. ID. 1877, and recorded
In the Office Of the Registar of Decide In and fol
the county Of Blne Earth in the State Of Minneso-
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, in Book 0 Of mort
cages, on page 52l, by which mortgage there was
conveyed and granted the following described
real estate situate in the county Of Blue Earth
North half Of Northwest quarter of Section
thirty two 1921 Town one hundred apd seven
tl07l Range twenty-nine 2sl west to secure the
payment Of the sum of thirty dollars, with In.
terest sc the rate of IL per cent per annum until
paid according TO the conditions Of promis-
sorry note bearing same date as said mortgage,
made by said Cyrus ii. Welcome to said George
Clarke: ana there being due and y unpaid pom
the sum OF thiriy.four dollars and seventy cents,
and no action or proceeding at law or otherwise
having been Instituted TO recover the amount
thsreors netss 1 hereby giysn that Sy virtue
and II pursuance Of q power OF sale In said
MORTGAGE contained and Herewith recorded.
and OF the statute In such case made and pro.
vidsd. the above described premises will be sold
at public auction, at the front door of the office
of the Register Of Deeds in and for said county
Of Blue Earth and at the city Of Mankato there
in, on Saturday the first day OF May, A. ID. 1850,
amount of said mortgage debt then due and un'
paid and the further sum of thirty.fve dollars
being the amount OF taxes, penalty and interest
paid by the mortgagec for the years 1877 and
1873 ON the aforesaid premises TO be sold, TO.
gether with the costs and expenses ofeuch fore.
closure proceeding, including twenty i've dol
lars attorecy's fees az stipulated In said mort
gage; and the said mortgage Will be hereby
foreclosed.
Dsred, March 18th, 1880.
GEORGE II. CLARK,
Mortgage.
WAITE a. FREPNAs, Attys for mortgage.