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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
THE LATEST.

tits reported that the Bank Of France has stop
ped gold payments.
Young Kallcch OF San Francisco, who killed De
Young, one Of the propretors Of the Chronicle,
was acquitted Thursday afternoon.
The post-ofice at Bennington was entered by
burglars Wednesday night, who forced open the
outer door with Jimmy and drilled open the safe,
securing $1,000 in stamps and $500 in cash.
The Republicans In the Senate made vigorous
effort yesterday to elect their nominees for ofcers
Of that body, but were met by the decided opposi-
ton Of the Democrats, who nllbustered to good eff
feet, and atthe hour Of adjournment no progress
had been made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Cold and moisture combined have a torporising eff
feet upon the bodily organs, and the digestive and
eretve processes apt to be tardy performed
in winter than in the fall The same is true, also Of
the excretory functions. The bowels often slug
gsb, and the pores Of the skin throw of but little
waste matter at this The system, therefore,
requires opening up little, and also purifying and
regulating and the safest surest aud most thorough
tonic and Alternative that be used for these pur
poses is Hoatetters Stomach Bitters. Persons who
wish to escape the rheumatic twinges, the dyspepc
agones, the painful disturbances OF the bowels, the
at this time Of the year will do we'll to reinforce their
systems with this renowned vegetable stOmachc and
invlgont II improves the appetite strengthens the
stomach, cheers the spirits aud renovates the whole
physique
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Each Department is now
full and complete, with all
the latest novelties Of the
season, in Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS, CARPETS, OIL
CLOTHS, MATT1NGS, RUGS,
etc., and each Department
contains specialties and spe-
cial bargains not to be found
elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The complimentary reception and ban
quet given to ex.Secretary Sehurz at Boston
on Tuesday night was a very brilliant affair
Two hundred and fifty prominent citizens of
Massachusetts, were present.
Col. Joseph Warehouse, proprietor of
the Fitchburg hotel at Fitchburg, Mass, fell
down stairs about 10 o'clock Saturday night
and was so badly hurt that he died about 10
minutes later. He was widely and favorably
known as hotel proprietor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
@arria9fs.

In BTattleboro, March 10, by Rev. Z. W. whitney
Frank @. Whitney and Mrs. Alta P. D. Howe, both Of
New York City.
In Fayetteville, March a. at the residence OF Miou
Davidson, Esq, w. Anderson Lyman and Viola D.
Wilson, both OF Newfane.
In Worcester, Mass, March 10, by Rev. NJ. II. Har
Lynde Of Vernon.
10 South Londonderry, March IS, by Rev. A. b. I'm.
right, AERO Hewes of Winhal and LILA BAbbitt OF g.
In Grafton, March 10, by Rev. u. ]. Ward, Chas N
Lawrence and Sarah A. Tenney.
In Dummerston, March %, BY Rev. s. H. MeColles
ter, Clinton Collins and Nellie NJ. Tenney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The symptoms are moisture, like Precipitation, in
tense itching increased by scratching, very distress
ing particularly at night II pin worms were crawl
ing In and about the recium; the private parts are
sometimes affected; II allowed TO continue, very
rious results may follow. DR. SwAYEE's ALL-HKAL-
ING OINTMENT is pleasant sure Also for Tet-
ter Itch, Salt Rheum, seald Head, Eryslpelas, Bar
ions. Price 90 cts boxes TO- rs. Sent BY mail
to any address on receipt Of price in currency 3
cent postage stamps. Prepared only by DR.. swAyne
Son, $50 North siHth-st, Philadelphia, Pa to whom
all letters should be addressed. Sold by all promi-
nent druggsts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
HOTEL AND MINERAL SPRING
FOR SALE

ITO close up the estate Of the late Levi b. Faulkner,
the administrator desires to sell at very low fig
the real estate known as the "Temple Store and
Hotel" situate in the pleasant village Of Sadawga
the slope of the Green Mountains, in the town of
Nottingham, Vt. The property consists Of building
suitable for hotel, store, clearinghouse tene
meuts, in excellent repair, with running water
barn is attached and also the celebrated Sadawga
epriDg, with its beautiful arbor. The house,
count Of its proximity to this heahfulmiDera spring.
was enlarged by DR.. Temple for the purpose Of max
ing delightful resort for those in search Of health,
and II will be a bargain for some For terms,
price, and other particulars desired inquire Of ad
dress 8. d. FAULKNER, Administrator,
jacksonville Vt.
WhitinQham. VI, Jan. 2G, 1881. 4-1G
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

TUESDAY, March a. 1881.
Market Beef-Choice, So O0as go: extra, 25a7 rs
rst quality, 25a7 co. second quality OOa5 so third
quality, 25a4 rs.
IN. B.-Choice includes nothing but stall-fed 100
to 400 h. bullocks. Extra and first quality include
the best fat oxen. Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old steers.l
Store Cattle-Workng oxen, per pair, from SlCO TO
100. Mich Cows and Calves, 20, 35at5. FRrrow cows
loa2I: Fancy cows, e0ae0. Yearlings, 7al2; 2yearS
old, l2a25; years old, 20a42.
Swine-Western fat, live, at SAT lac h. North
ern dressed hogs, 8 3-4c.
sheep and Lambs-In lots, 81 so, OOa5 90 each (;
extra, g O0a6 IS; from to lac per h. Lambs
l-2a5 1-2c
Veal Calves, 3a6c per 10.
Country Hides, 1-2a7c per 10. Country Tallow,
l-2a4c Pelts 75c and LIS each. Calf SKINS l2al3c
per 10.
Poultry-i0al2e.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Farm for Sale.

TINHE subscriber offers for sale her farm, situated
i IN the western part Of Brattleboro, VT. on the
Wilmington stage road. Said farm contains 100 acres
Of choice pasturng, moving and woodland. A good
quantity OF fruit consisting Of apples pears, grapes,
etc, upon the place. Never-failing water at the
house. The farm lies upon q southerly and easerly
slope. buildings in good repair. Terms made easy.
Inquire at the store Of HERBERT G. CIIsBEE, West
Bratteboro, or Of Henry Hamilton, Marlboro.
LuRA FROST.
West Brattletoro ian. q 1881. SIT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

To Students The best method Of testing
a microscope is TO turn it upon the record Of
the Democratic party during the last twenty
years. II you can discover anything good in
the record you have got an No l micro
scope.-N y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
CARPET DEPARTMENT..

have now ready for inspection and sale q
line of the Choicest Carpets ever
offered In this market, of the
latest and most desirable patterns and color
ings.
The very best full fve-frame body Brussels
Carpets, only $3.50. (SOld everywhere at
$1.75 to $l.s7A.)
A very good line of Tapestry Carpets at
SOC to $1.OO. Extra Tapestry Brussels in
very choice patterns, from 800 to $1.25.
Lowell Manufacturing Co.'s best Extra
Supers, from SOC to SOC. (These quotations
are fully 1Oc per yard under city prices.)
Also, full line of medium and low priced
Carpets, MAttings, oI-Cloths, Rugs, Carpet
Innings, ETC., at bottom prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, March 49, Flour-Superhne Western
and State, 365all5; extra do 43Oa675; patent Min
nesota, 6Oas.25. wheat-No. 2 Milwaukee, LIT; un-
graded red, 08a1 IS; No. red LA. Rye-l O2ai o.
Barley, ungraded Canada, 1.1Oa1.20 Corn, ungrad-
ed, 81 1-2aeOc; No. 2, 60 I-la6O 81. Oats-No. 2,
4tat4 81; do. white, Isaac Is. Butter firm; State
14l34; Western, lOa29. Cheese-State, stalls; half
skms, 8 l-2a9 Ia.
CHICAGO, March %. Flour-Spring superine, q 90
a95O; Minnesota patents, 5.75a7.75; spring extras
4.00a5.25. Wheat, No. red winter, 98c No 2Chica
go spring, 99c. Corn, soc cash. Oats Sic.
ST. LOUIS, March as Flour higher. Wheat higher
No red fall 1O4 14alOI So cash. Corn, l1a4i T-sc
cash. Oats, IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
COMBINATION
CLOTHING STORE.
New Goods Cheaper than any
Season for Years.

LARGE STOCK OF SHORT PANT, SCHOOL AND
HOWARD SUITS.
YOUTHS AND MEMS NoBBY BUSINESS AND
DIRE IS SUITS IN ALL THE NEW PATTERNS AND
SHADES.
SPRING ovERsAcKs OF ALL KINDS.
SPEC IiL BARGAINS IN TWO LINES oFiFANoY
SUITS AT $3.50. CHEAP AT 5000.
THE BEST 81 90 PANT IN THE MARKETI
TIN DOZEN ovERALLs, 50 CTS. EACH.
LARGE LOT OF FANCY AND DRESS SHIRTS,
VERY CHEAP.
THE BEST ASSORTMENT oFNEoK-wEAR YET.
GLOVES, HOSIERY, TRUNKS, vALIsEs, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Deaths.

In Westminster, March 70, Willie, son of Henry sa-
bin,6.
In Jacksonville, March Al, Alta Louise only child
Of Eugene @. Johnson, mos, IS days.
In HolyOke, Mass, March 16, John Everleth, 60.
In sadAwga, March 8, infant son Of Calvin and Nina
Baker.
In sadawga, March 10, Squire Bliss, "a yrs mos.
In ReAdsboro March 10, Mrs. James Stowe.
In Grafton, March II, sophroniA French, IS years,
IL mos.
In Westminster, March "a, Eliakim Fairbrother, "a
In Bellows Falls, March II, Lestus f. Outflow, 20.
In Boston Highlands Mass, March Q, Mrs. Julia A.
Woods, formerly Of Westminster, II.
In DummerstOn, March 20, Almira L. Read, 90.
In Guilford, March 49, Benjamin Fesaenden, 88.
In Jamaica, March %, Elsie Cummings, n.
In West swaDzey, N. H.. March IA, HaEeltine Gould,
formerly Of East Dover, n.
OBITUARY.
Deacon Jon YoUHo, whom everybody called "Unele
Job, OF jamaica died last Wednesday evening March
18TH the age Of 90 Year, and II months Mr.. Young
spent most OF his life in jamaica and was for nearly
forty years member, and large part Of that time
deacon, Of the Congregational church. He was noted
for his earnest consistent Christian life. He
man OF faith having implicit faith in God and In His
word aud simple trust in Jesus as his Lord and sa-
viour. The Bible his constant companion; he
sought TO understand the spirit Of truth and receive
Il into his heart. He was man Of prayer, his most
precious hour being that Of communion with his Lord
He was a defence to the church, and was respected
and loved BY All who knew him. Nay double pOr-
tioa Of hia spirit rest upon ~. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

SlbStto ~
STATE OF VERMONT, County Of windhAm, ss.
/, JNo. A. BUTLKR, Cashier OF the Above-nAmed
Bank, do Holemny that the above statement IL
true to the best OF my knowledge aud belief.
JNO. A. BUTLER, Cashier.
Subscribed and to before me- this 18th day Of
March, 1881.
JNo. A. BUTLER, Cash.
CoRRRcT-Attest:
f. X S S $S$HE D'''s'''.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The Listers Of the town Of BrAttebOro give notice
that they will proceed TO take up the lists Of tax
payers At the following places;
Glen House. West Brattleboro Friday, April /, 1881.
j. Estey Co.'S shop No. 9, Saturday April 2,
Room IN town hall, Monday and Tuesday, April 8.
9to u a. M to 6p. m.
Aud taxpayers are requested 10 deliver their lists
completed q above according to law.
Persons requested TO state the school district
where their property is located well as the one in
which they reside.
The law makes the duty Of every person liable TO
pay tAx, 70 procure blank 10 make returns upon,
and notice Il given tina. they can be had at the town
clerks ONCE.
Under former laws about three months was allowed
10 complete the appraisal Of real estate and make up
the list but under the law only Is days are al
lowed for both. The Listers think that II will be
dncut to do this unless the Taxpayers are prompt
L. K FULLER,
is. QUITTING,
q. A. B0XDkN.
BnttlebOEO, March l6. Issl. lI-la
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
HAWLEY

Is now ready TO show q hand
some variety Of New Spring
Styles in Dress Buttons, Pom
pOns, Ball GarnitureS, TaSSelS,
Cord and TaSSelS, Black SILK
FringeS, Bead GimpS, Ruch-
ingS, sc.
Lot new styles in Dress
Prints and Madras Cloths.
Lot wide Hamburg FlOunC-
ingS, Csc a yard, wider and
handSOmer than anything
heretofore sold at anything
like the price.
Job LOT ladies' silk embrOi-
dered BrOdequin Hose, two
pairs for 25c.
Bargain In Striped Skirts
at 58a95c.
New LOT ChemiSe, Night
Dresses, Drawers and Corset
Covers.
58C for Gents Unlaundered
Shirts, as good quality in eV-
cry way as anything to be
had at 75C,
Best possible value in Table
DamaSkS, Napkins, Towels and
Quilts.
BIeached and Brown Cot
tons.
Oh eVlOt ShIrtlngS at bottom
prices.
New assortment Lace Bed
Sets and LambrequinS.
N. |. HAVLEY,
Corner Store, Brooks House Block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Edison took out hi. aOl.t patent on saturday.
itching PiIss---symptoms and Cure.

Diphtherla poisons the blood. ConvAlescents should
take Hoods sarsAparilla to neutraliEe and eradicate
the pOianu ma
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Births.

In Bratteboro, March %, daughter to Mason and
Ann s. Lamb.
In ssdawga, March 4, a son to Calvin and Nina Bs.
ker.
Iu Hartwelyille, jan. Is, son oxford MARTINI to
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. PEBBLES.
In Nottingham, March Is, a son (AndreW Jacksonl,
~ lbs, to Mr.. aud Mrs. Jonathan Sprague.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
Nor SALE AT A BARGAIN-A n.
FOR SALE-THE DAVENPORT
ISLAND,

Situated in the Connecticut river, in the town Of
Hnsdale, n. II. Apply to
ELLERY ALBEE,
tf4 Winchester, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Make from 425 90 $50 per week selling goods
for K. g. RIDkOUr co., 10 Barclay st., New York.
Send for their Catalogue and TorLns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

N AOAFlLA' at the foundation OF all
pulmonary diseases. affording prompt relief
and rapid cures, and is adapted TO patients Of
any aye or either sex. Being very palatabe,
the Youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Ciergyman's
sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects OF AYERS CHERRY Pee
;ORAl are iuagical, and multitudes are an
nudlly preserved from serious illness by its
timely and faithful use II should be kept
AT hand in every household Tor the pro-
lection 1t affords in sudden attacks. In
WhoOping cough and Consumption
there is no other remedy so etiicacious,
soothing, and helpful.
Low prices are Inducements to try some OF
the many mixtures, or syrups, made Of cheap
and ineffective ingredients, now offered
which. as they contain no curative qualities,
tan afford only temporary relief, and are
sure 10 deceive and disappont the patient
Diseases OF the throat and lungs demand
active aud effective treatment; aud il is dan
g-rous experimenting with unknown and
cheap medicines, from the great liability that
these diseases may, while so tritled with,
hrcome deeply seated or incurabie. Use
AYERS CuERRN PEcTOHAL. and you may
confidently expect the best results. IL is a
standard medical preparation, OF known and
acknowledged curative power, and is as
cheap as its careful preparation and ine
Ingredients Will allow. Eminent physicians
knowing It's composition, prescribe IL In their
practice. The test of half century has
proven its absolute certainty TO cure all pull
iuCnary complaints not already beyond the
reach Of human aid
Prepared by DR.. j. c. Aver g. Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Lowell, Mass,
SOLD ny ALL DRUGGISTS EyERYwHERR
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
BANKRUPT BANKRUPT!
GREAT SALE OF BANKRUPT
STOCK OF
BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS,
AT THE STORE OF
PERRY e. CRESSY.
The Entire Stoc1; to be closed out :

The Entire Stock to be Closed Out
Now is your time to buy from the best selected
stock Of goods ever offered in the state Of Vermont
1t consists Of Fome of the beat manufactured in the
ouHtry. Nothing hut the best stock used, and are
not cheap, shoddy trash, but hrst-class goods.
N. B.--The business will be carried on on
different plan. No goods will be allowed to be taken
books kept Do not ask it, with this plan you have
an equivalent for your money. If not satisfactory,
re turn yeur goods and get your money.
tB-sign, Golden boot hung in the air.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
CONSUMPTION
: from the Oldest DrusgIst in Rutland.
FEM, Sole Proprietor,

RUTLAND, VT.
Wells, Richardson Co., Burlington, VI; Smith,
DOOltttle Smith, Boston; A. Mcclure Co., Albany,
N. y, Wholesale Agents.
For sale by all Dealers In Medicine.
Sold In Bratteboro by N. THORN SON. 4-16
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

50. AlbRns Butter Market.
New butter "a to % cents per pound; selections 20
cents. Eggs, is cents dozen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
THE C0RBlN BANKING COMPANY,
TIA a. Min Street, Boston.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
h WEST RIVER NATIONAL BANK, Of Jamaica
in the State Of Vermont at tho close Of business, Mar
IL, 1881;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Remember, ace bay only the best
goods and sell at the IOsOeSt prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
RtaI Estate.
AUCTION!

BY order Of the Court Of Insolvency will sell at
public auction, on the premises, the 2sh day Of
March, A. u. 1881, at ten O'Clock a. me- the HENRY s.
BLANCHARD farm, 20 called, situate in Halifax, Vt.
Said farm contains 1856 acres Of land well watered
and wooded, with tllage, moving aud pasturagc to-
gether with lot Of live stock aud other personal
property belonging to the estate Of Henry s. Dlanch
ard, insolyent debtor.
A.A. BUTTERFIELD, Assignee.
Whtingham, Vt, March II, 1881. 1l-12
nor SALE AT A BARGAIN-A II story
IL Dwelling House, suitable for two famlics sltn-
ated Reed street, in the southery portion 81 the
village Of Brattleboro, being the house and lot now
belonging to the estate Of d. NJ Bradley Said prop
erty is frstrae renting property and will be sold at
public auction unlcss sold OF private sale soon.
s. n. HERRICK, Administrator.
Braiteboro, July 81, 1880. tfJ1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
,NOMMIssIONERs' NOTICE.

We the subscribers, being dulyappointedby theHon.
Probate Court for the District of Westminster commits
soners to receive examine and adjust all claims
demands Of all againstthe estate Of Aurelius
CHoward late OF TOwnshend in said district deceased,
and all also claims aud demands exhibited in Offset
thereto and six months from the 9th day Of Febru-
ary A. ID. 1881, being allowed by said court for that
purpose, do therefore hereby give notice that we
will attend to the business Of our said appointment,
At the store OF L. Knapp Co.. In Townshend In said
district the LIST Tuesday Of April aud the LIST Tues
day Of August next from O'Clock until O'Clock
p, n. each Of said days
JAS. Z; PHELPS, Commissioners.
II. @. and o. s. HOWARD, Ex'rs.
Townshend, March 7, 1881. 10
VERMONT ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE.
v A situation for an active, capable, married eou-
pie, to take charge of the kitchen department Of this
institution, is now open to applicants Address
j. DRAPER, supt.
BrattlebOrO Feb. 25, 1881. 81
HrpD rTAv IzOp CATp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
To the Bows ofNew England

Every day at noon, precisely, after April 4th, n
top Of Oak Hall, Boston, and reward Of a suit Of
clothes will he paid to the boy who captures and
returns 1t 10 Boston. We also qiUe to every Gus
toner In our boys department, an inflated Partisan
Balloon, 90 centimeters in dameterl
The stock Of Mems and Boys Spring and Sum.
mer Suits and Spring Overcoats is complete, and
surpasscs In variety and general excellence ali
former displays. In three hundred New England
towns and cities we are represented by established
Agents, in whose hands full lines Of Spring and
Summer Samples will be found, and with whom
our trade can confidently deal.
When you go to Boston be sure and visit Oak
ilall-the famous, one-priee, reliable Clothing
House.
Samples and rules for self measure sent to any
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

SECoND HAND BUGGY for sale nova
- BILE seat; newly painted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
THE BEST REMEDY
Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.

In diseases OF the pull
monary organs a safe
and reliable remedy is
invaluable. AYER's
CHERRY PICTORIAL is
such n remedy, and no
othersoeminently mer-
its the confidence of
the public. 1t is a sci
entihc combination of
the medicinal princi-
pies and curative vir-
tues OF the finest drugs,
chemically united, OF
such power as to insure
the greatest possible
efficiency and uniform
ity of results. 1t strikes
NJ the foundation of all
The Dillon tribune., 1881-06-25
Oh The &ide.

a K:utmy comp,,:y ;nsnres whis Ky.
sun,ers.
An iowa paper speaks Of a couple who
.were separ ated by cod cloud Of real
ism" This is new name for the old
mans boot.
An exchange notes that the obelisk
seems to be quite at home in Ccntral Park,
New York. Why not Il is In the land Of
Faro.
Never address your conversation to q
person engaged in footing up a column Of
'gures There's nothing so deaf a. an
adder.
Noah was the original poker player. We
are told he had a pair Of everything in the
pack, and il is recorded that he heaved ace
high as he hauled in the gang-plank.
The Goddess Of Liberty takes the liberty
Of dressing herself as much like burics-
que actress as is consistent will, the views
held by Pilgrim Fathers.-New Orleans
Picayune.
"What," asked the teacher, "was The
greatest os stacle Washington encountered
in crossing the Delaware:" And the smart
had boy thought for mi lutte aud Their
said, 1.-THE :oll-,nan."
During the Marli Gras celebration .he
Galveston saloons did rushing business
Gi!hooly said to the harkecper: Il suppose
you all made hay while the sun shonc'
1--WE didn'. make hay, but v. sold good
deal Of rye" replied the harseepcr.-G..l
weston News.
a country youth, who desired to know
how to become rich, sent quarter in an
swer to All advertisement, and received the
following valuable recipe: Increase you'
receipts and decrease your expenditures
Work eighteen hours day, and Tive 0,
hash and oatmeal Cruel"
Two couatry fellows stop before tie win
dow of a hat store and view with ad,nira
ton hat having little mirror At the hot
tom. away do they put a looking glass a
the bottom Of the hat'" asked one. ~
the man who buys it can see whether
fits him." replied the other.-Parisian joke
A voice from the waste paper basket &
Punch.-C.ynicai and waggish frie"d Il
Editor): ~ suppose you often get geo
things sen. your Editor (incausiou.ly)
"Occasiona!y." Cynical Wag: "Ah! bu
they never appear" lChuek'es.l Editor
$50 disappointed contributors always Tel
,ne." Ext: separately:1