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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
CITY CHIT CHAT.

500 volumes choice illustrated poets at
fifty cents each, ut w. j. Shonc's book
store, No. sos Main street.
Cheapest school books in Texas,at
Shone's.
Craddock's restaurant is the bon ton
place in the city for an elegant meal.
TO have your fine watches and iewelry re-
paired, 20 to l.. L. Curtis, No. 60 Main
street.
The largest and best selected stock o
memorandum and blank books in north
Texas ut Shone's.
Just received nice line ofclocks. Alarm
clocks only $3.50 at the new jewelry store
No. go Main street.
The 10 o cleck lunch of Craddock's restau-
rant, in connection with his saloon, is big
feature and don't you forget it.
The "pcace-makers" you get at Grad
docks restaurant fills the whole house with
Joy when you get there, no matter how late
at night or early in the morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
DALLAS DOTS.

The funeral sermon of Mr.. l.. Midget
will be preached Sunday morning ut II
o'clock at the Floyd street Methodist
church.
gArthur Rcsley, who was arrested and
lodged in Jail on the charge of perjury, was
admitted to bail yesterday in the sum
of 500.
In the district court yesterday in the case
of Smith, Murphy n Peak VS.. McElharc &
Stone, involving block los, Judge Aldredgc
decided in favor of the defendant.
Quite number of warrants have been is
sued against parties indicted by the grand
jury, charging them with violation of the
state Sunday law, and q good many arrest,
have followed.
Messrs. Sanger Bros. have purchased
through Mr.. &. +. Lehman, the agent lol
Halls safe large and beautiful safe of fine
finish, of that make. 1t is both Il fine and
skillul piece of workmanship, and proc
against burglars as well as fire.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Texas,at

For elegant iewclry we would advise
everyone to go to Webb's, He has com
plcte stock of the very handsomest goods
ever brought to the city. Gold bracelets at
prices all the way from So to $500 pair,
also new and elegant designs in silyerware
for bridal presents, such as cake baskets,
jewels, card receivers, toilet sets, etc. Also,
silver jewelry in pins, earrings, bangle
bracelets, crosses, charms, lockets, etc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Fine Grade puvggIos and Carriages.

Parties desiring to purchase buggy,
phucton or carriage Tor their own use, can
find almost any style they wish on exhibit
bition at Sydney Smith & Co.'S sample
rooms, No. 72s Elm street, Dallas, Texas.
And upon examination, If they fail to find
what they want to buy, can leave their or
der and can have any style built to suit
them, These goods are manufactured by
Il. S. Fetch, of Amcsbury, Massachusetts,,
iinc-grade work, every job sold being fully
ruarnntped
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

We have just opened the following new
and exquisite new styles Of hats of Stetson
and other celebrated manufacturers;
The Sunset,
The Retain.
The Xenia.
The Daisy.
The Flash.
All of these new styles are Of the best
quality and the newest and most pro-
uounced styles. /. REINuARDT,
70i Elm street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

That Little Office is the snuggest, cosiest
resort in Dallas and every day is growing
in the favor of the public. Dick Flanagan
and George Loomis are too well known and
know too well their business to keep any
thing but the purest goods both in liquors,
wines and cigars. An elegant lunch is
spread throughout the entire day and to-
gcthcr with those famous hot drinks they
are now making will take the breath off the
average norther in twinkle. BY all means
visit The Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Thcroisn Hahn In Gllcnd.

And If you don't believe it, go to A.
Bouche, opposite the HERALD office, who
keeps the most superb stock of family gro
ccries in Dallas. He has everything from n
clothes-pin TO the most delicate article in
the edible line. Fresh fish and oysters, ns
sweet and as fine as the moment they were
taken from the beds, speciality, and all
guaranteed as represented Don't forget
the place, but call opposite the HERALD
office, where you will always find
A nnrrnp
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Browns German Catarrh Cure

Is taking the place of all other catarh
remedies. When used in connection with
Compound Extract Sarsaparilla, Dandelion
and lodide OF Potassium, it has never failed
to cure. For sale by all druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Leon Kahn has received a full line of
misses, boys and children's school shoes,
every pair fully warranted. They are the
very thing for the youngsters for good wear
and comfort. 60i Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Annual Election

Annual Election.
The annual election of the Dallas Bridge
company will be held at their office in BAL
las on Tuesday, November 10, 1881, and fol
the transaction of other business.
w. b. MILLER, President.
4. NJ. CoCKRELL, Secretary.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

$1,000, LIST prize $500, ID and 81 prizes.
now on exhibition. Prang's great Christ
mas and New Year cards, at New York
prices, at MASON & Ems.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Over the Memphis & Charleston railroad
to the Atlanta cotton exposition, are now
on sale at all coupon ticket offices in Texas
and Arkansas. The rates are remarkably
low.
Leave Dallas, 5:35 pm.
Leave Texarkana, 500 am.
Leave Little Rock, 2;05 pm.
Leave Memphis, 1885 pm.
Arrive at Chattanooga, 1905 noon.
Arrive at Atlanta S:l5p.m.
The time is proportionately fast from
Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Hcarne.
First class coaches run from Little Rock
to Chattanooga without change. No night
changes. No omnibus transfers by this
line. For maps, rates, etc, address
7. Il RoGERs, general western agent,
Dallas Texas or Little Rock Ark.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
At Wholesale.

At Wholesale.
At w. II. Smiths new house on Main
street, above T. l.. Marsalis, can be found
at all times the best northern butter, pota-
toes, apples, cabbage and California fruits,
of which he is offering at the very lowest
prices to the trade. Call and ascertain
prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

$50 ELM STREET, DALLAS, TEXAS,
Is prepared to receive orders for dress and
business suits of all grades, and to COM
plete them in the best of style. No more
necessity for gentlemen of taste and style to
order clothing elsewhere.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

We have just opened at our popular low
prices large line of boys school suits, va
rying in price from 1915 to $500 suits
They are a bargain. |. REINHARDT.
70i Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

How dye know? Because they now have
in store and will exhibit, the finest line of
holiday goods in the city of Dallas. The
place is MASON & ERB.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Christmas Chimes.

Christmas Chimes.
Those wanting any article, such ms books,
pocket-books, paper knives, handsome
picture frames, albums, and weights, ink.
and boxes, Bibles, Tcstamcnts, hymneis
prayer.books, catholic and Protestant,
Christmas and New Year cards, In fact any.
thing that would suit lady or gentleman
making at a holiday present, can DO found
at Mason & Erb, III Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Notice

Notice.
All Laundrymen, as well as all persons
engaged in the laundry business, are re.
spectiully requested to meet at the Dallas
Laundry, on Main street. next Sunday, No.
vember IL, 1881, at 3 O'Clock p. M, sharp.
Everyone without, distinction as to color,
race or sex is cordially invited to be present
and attend, as matters of greatest import.
ance to the trade will be discussed before
the meeting.
ii. BEERS,
Proprietor Dallas Laundry,
G. Il. KUEHLTHAu,
Proprietor City Steam Laundry.
GARRETT Poe,
Proprietor Elmo Laundry.
SAM CHoI,
SAM CHANG,
SAM NEE,
Proprietors of Chinese Laundries.
Dallas, November9 1881
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

When you want to sell or exchange your
furniture, bedding or stoves, see Loudon.
S2S Elm street, he is solid man.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Orr sells all styles of Concord side.spring
buggies. Send FOR his illustrated catalogue
and prlce-list.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

You don't have to buy your holiday
goods so early in the season, when on De-
cember 9th you can see a grand display
from which to select ut
MASON & Epp
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

The largest selection in millinery good s
fall kinds can be found at NJ. Rosentha
& Cos, corner Elm and Poydras streets
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

The best fare and accommodation IN
Texas furnished for $3.50 per day at Kent's,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
To-Day's Eclipse

1V-f7HJ y f9OfII'oo
Ofall other medicines by Browns Popu-
lar Western Remedies, may be seen in every
family where used. For sale by Hoyt &
Coffin and w. II. Howell & Co., Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

.School.books, full and complete stock,
also blank books and general line Of station.
cry. MASON 4 Err.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

We Lead Styles and Lowest Prices
For millinery, cloaks, suits, ladies under
wear and fancy goods, at Bauman's, 706
Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

If you want to buy q family carriage
send for 0rr's catalogue and price list.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Found-Pocket-book and ladies' port.
monies, genuine Russia, ut Mason & Erbs.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

December 9th will be gala day for the
little folks and their parents. All are in
vited to the grand display, at the Book
Store. MASON Il ERB.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
Ostrich Plnmes and Tins

Cloaks and Dolmans,
At Baumans, T06 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Fish, flesh, fowl and game, in season, al
ways served at Kent's Hotel, Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Ladies' Suits, from Calico 60 SIN,
All colors and styles, at Bauman's, zoo Elm
street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Loudon, 1913 Elm, buys, sells and OK
changes second hand furniture, and goods
of all kinds.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Don't, no don't buy any presents for your
children until you have seen the grand dis
play, December 9TH, at Mason e Erb's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Bridal Outfits.
A.completo line and at prices to suit, at
Dauman's, 7O6 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Housekecpers who desire to practice
economy in table expenses would do well to
call on Bond II Co., 1903 Main street, and
examine their stock of fresh groceries, can
ned goods, etc. Goods delivered free.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Wanted-second hand goods, all kinds,
at Loudon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Please your childrcn-iinest Ii ne of juve
nile books In Texas, at Mason & Erb.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

London buys, sells and rents hOusekeep
ing outfits.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

A trial of Kents Hotel cuisine proves him
ahead of all competition in Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Little girls and boys, keep your eyes
wide open for the grand free gift that Ma
son a. Erb will make for this Christmas
only.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Ledger Jour nails, day books, cash books
memorandum books, time books at Mason
q Erb's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Orr keeps all styles of carriages, phmtons
and spring wagons
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
HOLIDAYS.

HEADQUARTERS for Confcctlonerics, Toys and
Fire Works, wholesale and retail Carry the
largest stock and assortment In Texas Orders
by mail promptly filed W X. WlIEELOCK.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Fancy and Shaded Feathers,
In this department we receive daily new
novelties, ut Bauman's, 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Lcudon is the squarest second hand deal.
In Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Baumpn's
Is the place for leading styles of Hats and
Bonnets, 200 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Ladies', Misses and Chlldren's Hose.
A full line at Bauman's, 200 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Neckwcar and Fancy Goods.
All the latest novelties at Bauman's, 706
Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Everything needed in fancy and staple
groceries buy from A. Bond & Co., 403
Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Nab beavers all Coiors
AT Bauman's, 7O6 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Hunstable boots are something used by
all we'll regulated heads Of families who
foot their bills promptly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Kid Gloves, 3, 4, 6and 4 Buttons.
Every pair warranted at 81 %. Go to
Bauman's, 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Felt and Flannel skirts.
Mammoth stock, % per cent, below New
York prices, at wholesale ut
BLAKENsnIr & BLAZE.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

The neatness and civility at Konts Hotel,
corner Main and Murphy streets, are pre-
verbal
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

For the best gents kid gloves, for the
best u y w collars, for the best neck.wear,
Tor The best fitting shirts 80 to |. Rcinhardt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Hard cases and soft pearl-ivory, Russia
leather and tortoise shell card cases, finest
in the city, at Mason & Erb
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

DO you visit? Then he sure and see the
new calling cards and elegant line of sta
tioncry,sat MASON d ERB's
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Have your picture taken and get hand
some frame at MASON Il ERBs.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Fine cutlery, suitable for presents, paper
weights, In every conceivable shape at Ma.
son 4 Erb's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Music hath charms. Work boxes, jewel
cases, with music, at MASON & ERB's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

All shades and colors at DC, 35c., 50c.,
75c., Sl.25 to $500, at Bauman's, 706 Elm
street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Fancy and Shaded Feathers.
In this department we receive daily new
novelties, at Bauman's, 706 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Human Hair Goods.
Switches braids, irezets coquets, Saratoga
waves and all kinds of hair ornaments, at
Bauman's. 200 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12
'clt and Flannel skirts

Sell your old furniture to Loudon,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Go and see 0rrs buggies and carriages
before buying elsewhere, or send for price
list
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Stop In at the bookstore and see theii
bargains in books and stationery.
MASON & ERR,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

AT A. Bond & Co., 40S Main street, you
can find every variety of canned fruits, vege-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

No family should be without one Of those
handsome and cheap Bibles to be had at
Mason & Erb's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

For watches, clocks and jewelry, 20 to the
new jewelry store, No. 6l0 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Ladies', Mems and Chiidrens' Hose.
A full line at Bauman's, 200 Elm street
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Call for Hunstable boot.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

Pickles, sauces and every kind of condi-
mcnt, at A. Bond & CO., Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-11-12

ITUpTItIUTs OF OIlInCse LuUHuIVs'
Dallas, November9, 1881.
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of which he is Offering at the very lowest |
prices to the trade. Call and ascertain
prices.
Tho lorgest solection in mi,linor,, yoods
fall kinds can be fonnd nj N pnsentha
& Co.'S, corner Elm md povdras streets
Fisb Aosb fowl and con,o in sooson a.
WAYS served Mt Rents Hotel. Main street
Cloaks and Dolmans.
At Bauman's, 706 Elm street.
Ostrich Planes and Tips.
All shades and colors at DC. S5c., SOc.,
75c, Sl.25 to $500, at Bauman's, IO6 Elm
street,
Bridal Outfits.
A-oor,,lo,o 1.-Two and ~ ,,r;oo, 10 s,,;, -,
zoe 'i NJ, " ~ ~ pi'V'' W SUN "'
" wv ~ W.
t;,,,o I'LL 81 ~, L. - ~
i'''o S'fs 60 t H." oU. ro oie ~ W.
s WIZ op Er ,o r; Nc S,e,u ,rov XIV VA. ma-
ohiy'
w. ~ va" "" "" .""'y S"'"s' , -o,
Ei,,, stre u i'''' ''o''i'''' Nv n@u''"i D 'Vo
i'''' '''ee@
Kid Gloves, 3, 4, and Buttons,
Io.,, -. ,,,'..,u,ol - q, " H. A.
pann,c,s zoe M, .,raa, Nv 'i'-' w
D""'''''' o. wv i'l''i ''.oo''
p., ma, s,,,,., po,,,,..
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A.. II
now iewelrv store No t,io Main street go W ''
-, .---- 80.
Tho rootross and ciy;,;tv =, Eor,,s uo,o,
verbal "' p"' '''''''' "'' f'''
Bridal Outfits.
Bauman's, FOG Elm street.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-17

Our 80 cents unfinished Shirt is made
of good Cotton and Linen Bosom.
Our Elliptic Shirt for i5 cents, and
our Globe Shirt for rs cents, are the
best ever offered for the money.
The above, well finished for wash,
everything complete, 10 cents extra.
D full line of Gents Collars, Cuffs,
Hose, Handkerchiefs, &c.
Samination. Orders by mail promptly
s. b. ELLERY e. CO,
11l2 F Street, Washington, d. G.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20

We learn that on Monday last, IL
negro man in the employ of DR.. Sill
Ger, while in the woods just back of
town, with an axe on his shoulder,
was chased by a panther. He re-
ports hearing noise as of q baby
crying, and on looking about for the
cause, discovered the varmint slowly
descending Il tree, when without
waiting for further acquaintance, the
negro took to his heels, and in his
haste to make good time threw away
his axe, and it took some persuasion
to induce him to return and get it.
st. Joe Journal.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20
FOR SALE.
A Splendid Opportunity.

ITO FURTHER THE GENERAL INTER.
L est of the Hollywood Central Factory, we
have concluded TO offer for sale in desirable
TRACTS, the larger portion of the plantation
known as Hollywood" Parties desiring to
cultivate sugar cane, will find this property
possessing rare advantages for investment.
Terms liberal. Apply to H. Won PHUL.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20

On Tuesday night, about seven
o'clock, a reporter OF the Sentinel
witnessed one Of the most disgracefnl
street-fghts that has occurred in this
town for several months. Two ne
gro women were the principals, and
the language used on that occasion
was as foul as the vile creatures them
selves. They were promptly report,
ed to the proper authorities, charged
with disturbing the peace and assault
ing each other with knives. On Wed
nesday, Judge Golsan placed them
under bonds to keep the peace, ap-
pear before the District Court, now
in session, and to pay the costs ofthe
Magistrates Court. Bayou Sara SEN
tinel.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20
HIS LAs1 DHIxK.
Little Rssk t;asstss.

thing to drink" said q young man
the other night when invited BY sew
Ieral friends to join an imbibing cir
Gle. II have been in Little Rock for
the last year, and l must confess
that ! have been guilty Of excesses
that would deeply grieve my mother
were che to hear of them"
"Oh, come on, John just have one
drink with the boys,' pleaded MEM
Der OF the party. 1--WE are on lit
tie high tonight, but to- morrow NOR
ming will come around all right.
Hang it, can't You trust yourself to
have fun once in q while You are
an ambitious young fellow, but tAke
the history Of the world, take the lit
erary history Of England, fol- instance,
and show me a man who didn't have
his fan occasionally. ] can drink or
let it alone, and you bet your
life when get with a crowd Of live
ly fellowship not going toleta chance
for fun slip me. Blamed little we see
any way"
'Tt's different with me, boys.
When begin drinking don't know
when to stop"
"Stop when we d." urged the
pleader.
"I'll tell you what I'll do" said the
young man. an drink with you to-
night, but this is my last. / must
quit. l will never be any account
unless do. Give me a little whisky
and lemon. Well, here's fun"
"1'm one of the best men in the
town." exclaimed the young man q
few hours later as he sat alone in a
saloon.
His friends had urged him to go to
bed, and had endeavored to take him
from the saloon, but, failing, had gone
away. "This is my last drink" be
exclaimed. "Here old partner" adj
dressing topper who had just enter
ed" have drink with me. Pm one
of the best fellows in the country.
Fve got asmuch money as anybody,
and I'm not afraid of hades or high
water. Fact is, l don't take enough
of the water" and the young man
and the topper laughed until the saloon
keeper informed them that unless
they made less noise he would eject
them from the house.
"No, sir, I'll never get drunk
again. exclaimed the young man.
''l've heard you say that often"
said a friend, who approached and
prevailed upon him to 50 to bed.
"No, I'm not going to bed now.
'But, really, this is my last drunk. |
know that Eve said it before, but |
mean it this time. Don't |, old boy?"
and he slapped the old topper until wa
ter ran from his eyes. "1'll held up
my right hand and swear it. Here in
the presence of these witnesses and
the Great Creator of life, | swear that
I'll never get drunk again"
Leaving the saloon late at night,
he reeled into an alley and fell. Next
morning policeman found him dead.
In his hand he held a photograph,
bearing this inscription:
H'To John: From his devoted
mother"
He had trnthfully spoken. lie will
never get dunk again. Little Rock
Gazette.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20

DR.. johnson once, speaking Of a
quarrelsome fellow, said: 'If he had
two ideas in his head, they would
fall out with each other"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-20

The two powers which in my opin-
ION constitute a wise man are those
OF bearing and forbearing. Epictetus