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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
A NEW CHURCH EDIFICE.
Purchase or Additional Ground on Yer-
A.xnIIIe- IL ia.... In.

mont Ayenue-PrepnratiOns 10 RuiId.
The Vermont Avenue Christian Church effected,
last week, the purchase of piece of ground ad :
joining their church property. The new purchase
Is on the north side Of the present church edfcc,
and the entire piece of ground owned by the
church has now a frontage OF 81 feet
and is III feet deep, The Site is now one
of the most eligible In the city for
the intended purpose. The price paid was
81 ls5 per foot and is regarded as very reasonable.
II is the intention to begin the erection ofa church
edihce on this site in the spring The building
Church, of which Mr.. w. s. Roose is chair
man, and the committee composed Of repre-
resentative members of the church throughout
the country who will act in the capacity of an ad
visory board to the local committee, will have a
meeting early in the year TO decide upon plans.
Several architects have submitted plans, andlhese
will be examined by the committee. The amount
of money already raised is $4,000, and as the
members Of the committee have adopted
the sensible plan of not attempt
Ing more than they can pay for,
no plans will be adopted which will involve a
greater expenditure than thirty thousand or
thirty-Gve thousand dollars. There is no doubt
but that the erection Of the church will be begun
in the spring. and that another beautiful church
edifce win grace the avenues OF "the hand
soonest city in the country
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

The probability Of the loss of three Atlantic
Steamship, the city CITY Of London the Henry Edge,
city of London, belonging to the Ccntaur line,
sailed from London on November -, and has not
The Henry Edge left Antwerp for Boston on No.
vrmber n, and was last seen pnssingSt Catharlnes
Point the same day The Lord Byron, from Ham
burg Is now out since November 2s. Neither vos-
sci carried passengers. Three weeks would be II
fair allowance for freight steamers passage In
bad weather such us has prevailed Of late on the
North Atlantic One of these vessels has been out
over four and two lcil port five weeks ago. Serious
apprehensions may well be felt for their safety.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
"TRIBUNE - SPITE.

The following from the New York Tribune of
yesterday shows the meanness of that ournal
"The Stalwarts are getting everything, and yet
they are not happy. They should initiate the
Tribune. and be serene"
at wasn't u good Postmaster General so much
as third-termer TINT President Arthur wanted
wlTen he selected Howe"
New York Republicans at present show no dis.
position TO return to the dominion of boss but
If they decide thereafter to do so we venture to
predict that they Will pick out one who will use
his influence occasionally in the interest of his
own State. II doesn't seem worth while to keep q
boss for the benefit of Pennsylvnna."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

Some years ago eN-Secretary Boutwell, was
member Of a commission appointed by the Massa-
chusetts Legislature to examine into the insane
much valuable information on Insanity. He is
reported to have said, in conversation on the Gui-
He bases his statement on two significant facts-
the laugh and gait of the assassin. All maniacs
have u remarkable laugh and walk, which are i'm
possible to counterfeit by any sane person, and the
ex Secretary says Guitenu has these two traits in
n most marked manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
Tle SnIh & Egge ManalaeInrIng C0nlany

LOOK BOX l7O5, BRlDUEpORTl CONN,
Manufacturers of speclalties In Light Hardware and
Metallic Goods generally, Government and Giant
PadlOcks, Sewing Machine Locks, Plano Locks, Orgnn
peror 70 every other and very much cheaper mo spe
clal pulley redured). Tho Smith n Egge Manuhic
turing 90, also gives special attention 10 the mAkngO OF
estimates for the cost OF the manuagture o patented
Inventions and all tho necessary Oola and tile manu-
featuring of tho same on royalty. An communicR-
tiOns treated c0nhdentially. del9-TrhS6m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

Mrs. Governor Wallace, of Indiana, comes to the
aid OF warfare against the cart wheel hat at
places of amusement. She asks whether reform
cannot be inaugurated allowing ladies TO appear
with uncovered heads in public assemblies with.
ont nlyprgp criticism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

Those who intend receiving on New
Years Day and those who do not will
greatly oblige us if they will send the
fact to THE REpUnIIcAN Office at the ear
lest time possible, in order that they
may be properly classified, 1t is intended
to publish the list in Saturdays double
shoot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
IA Gond IlenI.

81 see that Dom Pedro and his wife are going to
Europe. Pedro Is the King of Brazil, You know,
and you might get up pretty good Item about
his being henpeckcd, because the Queen always
takesthe Pedro. There is something in this idea,
but don't seem able TO extract MS. j. lWCieR.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 81, 1881.
Formulation Of Ihe NaIionaI CanItaI.. 10000.
Nmuscn,cn,. ro.Nir,,,.

NATioNAL TnEAruE--Nolycs Family.
Fuups OrERA.lluusT-"T The Colonel"
ROLLER SKATING RINK, New York avcuuc-
Matinee and evening assembly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

On account of lis remarkably delicate and last
ing fragrance society bellies are loud In their praises
OF Floreston COlogn0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

MEDICAL.
HEALTH IS WEALTW.

DIR, r. q. VESTS NERVE AM BRAIN TREATMENT
specific for HysteTla, Dizziness Commissions, Ner.
Yous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss of Memory,
Spegmatorrhea, lmpotency, Involuntary Emissions,
Premature Old Age, caused by oVer-e&ertion, self
abuse, or overindnlgence, which leads To misery
cay, and death one box will recent cases Each
box contains one months treatment. One dollar
box or six boxes for five dollars. Sent by mail pre-
paid on receipt Of price We guarantee six boxes 10
cure any case with each oTdar received by for six
boxes accompanied with hYe dollars, we Will send
the purchaser our written guarantee TO return the
money 4 the treatment does not effect cure. Guar
Rntees issued by SIOTr q CROMWELL 4S0 Penn
sylvania avenue, WASHINGTON, ID. C., wholesale and
retail agents. Orders by mail VIII receive prompt at
tention. oolSly
~ ENTLEMEN CAN HAVE SCIENTIFIC
" treatment and speedy cure of all Venereal Dis
eases by consulting DR.. LEON, AS Mass av. Prescrip-
tons aud advice Tree ofRny charge whatever no2
nR. LEON, THE OLDEST EsTA BLISIIED AND
~ most reliable Ladies' Physician In the city,
be consulted daily at 4i5 Massachusetts avenue. from
2tO and 9 toS, All Female Complaints and Irregu-
larilles quickly cured Prompt treatment Separate
rooms for ladies'. no3
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

GuileAu continues TO blovate, II some one
would explode paper sack in court he would
faint dead away CfilciNRdii Enquirer.
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FURNISH RATHS.

NEW TURKIsH nATH DIR BoVEEs)
~ lil7 q street, opposite Riggs House Large Pool;
good ventilation, ladies, Monday and Friday, Not
open SUNDAY. Open from TN iOi Saturday, ~
rclan. Oca0.ly
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The isstic Of TnEWErKLY NATtoNAI REPUBLICAN
tCN commence Thursday, January 8, 1881 N irH be
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columns iciu contain ne JfOpi all pnrts or me-
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he proceedings Of me- Erscirt LrniSi1ir6, and Jdi-
Ciut branches 0f NE Government including ne appoint
7qcrtfs promotions, assignments and dtyuiSsuts IN al
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The price NJ rHr NATIONAL RruUnLtCAN JV mail
or at NE counter rs THREE CENrs fgr single cODV
ftro irIsty, TwESrN.FtvE CENTS; one month, FtFrY
UENTs. ugo months. ONE DOLLAR; Hitrr months. ONE
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

FOR RENT-Miscellan
IN nESIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS FOR RENT AT
- No. 1917 Pennsylvania avenue. Apply TO q. L.
TREVI1sr 1917 Pennsylvania avenuc. de23-ytt
OFFICE RooMs-2, sINGLY OR TOGETHER:
" well lighted aud ventilated. Apply 10 DODGE 6
SON, 700 Ninth street noS-tf
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PROPOSALS.


DRoPoSALS FOR LIVERY.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT PROPERTY, ID. c.
WASHINGTON, December q. 1881.
Scaled Proposals will be received until FRIDAY,
December 30 at II o'clock at the office of Supern-
tendent of Property room II Morrison Building, for
the Livery OF nine Horses, more less Proposals
limited 10 stables within convenient distance from
this Office. By order of the Commissioners ID. Q.
JOHN II. CLARK,
de2G3t superintendent OF Property.
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AUCTION SALES.
United states Marshai's Sale.


United States Marshal's Sale.
BY virtue of writ OF execution, issued out of the
Clerks Office of the Supreme Court OF the District OF
Columbia, and to me directed, will sell at public
sale for cash at the Court door of said District
on TUESDAY, the 10Th day OF January, 1882, at II
o'clock m all the right, title claim and Interest of
the defendant In and TO the followingdescribed prop
erty tn witt Lots and In square 1852 In the city OF
Washington said District, together with all and sing
ular the improvements thereon, levied upon the
lsfy Execution No. u, ,5Sl law in nlyor OF Thomas
rios. BOWLING, Auctloneer. de22-dts
CHANCERY SALEOF DESIRABLE BUSINESS
" PkoPERrY, CORNER OF SEVENTH AND o
STBEsEIS, SIR % iSlr II. SOUTH WEST, NEAR SEVENTH
BY virtue OF decree OF the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia In Equity Cause No. 1885. will
sell at public auction, In front OF the premises on
WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth dny of December, 1851, at
o'clock p m, all that part of square south OF square
No 49, In the city of Washington. ID. G., bounded
follows Beginning on the northeast corner of said
square and running thence south with the line of Sew
enth street 80 feet thence west 30 feet thence north 90
feet and thence east 30 feet TO the place Of beginning
The improvements consist OF large Brick Building,
formerly used as an iron foundry.
Terms-One-third cash balance at six and twelve
months, with interest, secured by deed OF trust
the property.
4 deposit Of 800 will he required at time OF sale
All cOnVeyanCing at expense OF purchaser.
Terms to he complied with In ten days the prop
erty will be resod at risk of deinultng purchaser.
VIM +. .MATTINGLY, Trustee,
l3j Seventh street northwest
WATER b. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers.
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LOST AND FOUND.

II oST-oN SATURDAY NIGHT, BETWEEN
II the depot and Eighteenth street, Hand Saichel,
containing silver cup and SILK handkerchief and
other small articles; the finder Will be rewarded if
returned 10 1872 Nineteenth street northwest de273t
II oSr-oN SATURDAY, 9TH, ON AVENUE
j ear or street, pair of Gold Spectaces Finder
de263t@
JNOUND-ON SEVENTH STREET A SMALL
IL Package, containing Christmas presents. owner
can have by proving property and paying for this
tice. Inquire ut 21j street, dc263t*
Il OST-A ONE-EYEGLASS, WITH GOLD
J. Framej s2rewRrd. Return TO 1903 * street north
west. de9B3ts
II OST-ON SATURDAY, 24TH, A LARGE RED
II Pocketbook, containing q small sum of money
and valuable papers. A liberal reward will be given
II returned. II. l.. HOLMES, 493 Pennsylvania
avenue. de2B3tF
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United States MarshaI's Sale.

BY virtue of writ of aeri nlcias issued out of
the Clerks Office OF the Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia and to me directed I will
sell at public sale for cash a the Court House door
said District, on SATURDAY the 3lst day OF DE-
Cenber, 1881, ut u o'clock M, all the right TILE
claim, and interest of the defendant in and 10 the
followingdescTibed property, TO wit; Lot No. IS, in
section ., of .. q. Howards ct AL trustees subdi-
vision OF Barry farm, District of Columbia together
with all and singular the improvements thereon,
levied upon as the property OF The Peoples Savings
Bank 10 satisfy Execution No. l7,i23, law, In favor
OF A. j.. Barber d Co. g. E HENRY,
del2dts United States Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

by virtue of writ OF feri fcas issued out OF the
Clerks Office OF the Supreme Court OF the District OF
Columbia, and TO me directed will sell at public sale
SATURDAY, the 3ist day of December, 1881, at u
O'Clock m all the right, title claim and interest of
lngdcscribed properly, to wit: Lot No %, IN w. b.
Todds subdivision OF square No. 893, Washington, ID.
g., together with all and singular the improvements
thereon, levied upon as the property Of Alonzo A.
Marr 10 satisfy Execution No. 227l5, ut law, in favor
of Ringwalt IL Hack. q. f. HENRY,
del2-dts United States Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27


AMTTgENTVrNrrc
VNORD'S Open Al .ItoTfS1, NS'@~r--~7'~'~1--f
II Con %
"i'iV ia fLEhs COMEDY COMPANY,
III 'ne "oyal comedy entitled
rut, 5,1,Tc,,,.,
Witnessed lac, ,,o,,, ~ ,,,,,, .s...,....,,-,
'u ''N'' '''sn' MItn genuine enthusiasm,
INV s, Or t % ONeI Ky h9lgnts IN london and prom
s W '4""i 'nu ionse7t ruhOhrccor
hnur"y Now scenery
Irntouc aud cl,or,o o,a.t,,t 1.,,..
FlcgmJt 'n ohh5acSrsnc ~ 81 n appointments
Trndvccd ~, w nv ny pu MauI!eri OF Iondom
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
BOARDING.

DOARDGNG.-FIRS1lCL ROOMS, NEWLY
ID furnished, with irstclass Board, at 2l3 y street
northwest deii-l2t*
TUNHE FREMONT HOUSE OFF Frs MORE HOME
4 comforts than any hotel in the city; the halls
and passages heated with steam, tho rooms are
new and well furnished, and the table IL second to
SIS $50 S3j and so SEQ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
FOR RENT-Unfurnishcd cd Houses


ENOR RkNT-l5-ROOM HOUSE, NEAR THOMAS
A. Circle, and the Furniture Tor sale cost g2,bO0;
VIII sell Tor Sl4O0 cash nearly new. Apply TO u. N
g.. Republican Office. do27-3tt
20 CSTREET TSOUTHEASr-A GROOM HOUSE
tDeb In good repair with cellar, range, bath, aud
gas one square from Capitol Rent, SIS per month.
dceGGt*
VTOR RENT -ELIGV EN- ROOM HOUSE FOR $50
II per month; rooms reserved; no children refer
cnccs oNchangcd; all modern improvements, i2lO
Tenth street northwest de2l-3tt
INOR HENT-TO A SMALL FAMILY A COSY
~ COttago rent $40 per month. Inquire at 1895
boundary street northwest. dc2t3t+
LNOR RENT
OH Maple avenue, rOons.......-,.,....... go 90
40 Spruce street, q ...,..... % 90
1858 Linden street, 6roons................. II 90
"A. L. BARBER q CO.,
dee3-l2t Lc DrOt Building.
IF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL. RENT. OR
\ Trade City or Country Property come and see the
grrnt bargains at at.WILLIAM ii. MAIN u BROTH
ES ST. Charles Hotel, corner Third street and Penn
sylvanin avenue northwest. mhi0tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

The reader will wonder at this tale of
two cities, told in such strangely similar
language in each, lie will remember
however, that both papers are Democratic
and that Mr.. Blaine is Republican. 1t
will take better evidence than the asser-
tion of the Times correspondent Of what
a friend Of Mr.. Blaine's says he says con
cerning General Garfield, TO make any
body believe that the latter has been
30 grossly misrepresented by his
near friend.' To assert that the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

yNTANTED - ADDRESS OF LAWYER IN
w charge OF seduction suit against q. Wilmer jr
some years ago. Box GA city +. o. de9i-3ts
CABINET PtCTURES-TWO FOR Ell CARDS
" six for u, for tho holidays. QUARTLEYS Gal,
lery, iOl Seventh street northwest d. de2i SO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27
HORSES AND CARRIAGES,

HORSES AND CARRIAGES.
JNOR SALES FINE HORSES SUITABLE FOR
IL cart will sell cheap. Call at the Aderney Dairy
Depot ~ Third street northwest. de2G-tf
DOR SALE-2 SETS OF DOUBLE HARNESS;
IT cheap Alderney Dairy Depot, III Third street
northwest de2Gtf
NOR SA ALE;-A HANDSOME, WELL~BRED AND
II trained pair of Match Horses; sound and kind l6
hands; dark sorrel In color MIR. FRANCE, 1895 f
street, Majors Stables. de2i3t#
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FOR SALE-MiscelIaneous.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

A N ATTORNEY, ON ACCOUNT OF HEALTH,
~ will dispose Of an Interest or all of an estab
lished Claim and Patent Agency. Address Box So
city T.. o. de26'3p
MONEY TO LEND--FRoM $500 TO t2oOO0 ONE
WI to 1--WE years, Apply to q. u. EKANSER 4S6
Louisiana avenue, Rooms andS no20,lmE
Il IBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
i on Time Deposits, United STATES Bonds bought
and sold at market rates; Collections made every
where, By j. II, sQUIER & CO., Bankers, iil6 Penn.
sylVana avenue ma26-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

VXTANTED-BY A LADY EXPERIENCED IN
teaching Q situation in family TO Instruct
children assist them in their studies would make
herself useful in the house. Address a. H., l3i Tenth
street northwest dc2iStF
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

NITANTED-5O FtRsr.CLAss CANvAssERs.
w Apply at the Baltimore Times office, 5l3 Four
teenth street northwest de2l3t
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WANTED-HOuscs.

c,rIST, no nISSSr sNI II Mons ~, on =
w rooms; all modern improvements; no obIec-
tlOn TO Georgetown Capitol I'M also or Rooms
and Board, In nice family. Address +. g., Republican
Office degL3t+
VII IANTED TO PuRCIIASE-A GOOD DWELL
w ing House, worth from 5000 to s70o), and TO
make part payment in choice fhrming lands located
in Nebraska. Inquire Of Z. SroRRS, Room IS, st.
Cloud building, de2L2tt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

A GENTS CAN ALWAYS FIND PLENTY OF
4 good work By applying at G2 Corcoran building
llAIELRIGG, CHARLES CO, O.,sAgents' General
Supplies. de2lTrh&SGt
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PERSONAL.

A GENTLEMAN, ALMOST A STRANGER, DE.
"A sires the acquaintance Of pleasant and social
publican Office. dOg7-3tA
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

A YOUNG MAN OF 3s WANTS EMPLOYMENT
"A at anything; good penman, active, industrious,
aud handy Address ACTIVE, Republican Office
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POSTERS, DODGERS, AND
~ all kinds Of Printing can he had at The RenublI-
can Job Onice on short notice. se28
INOR sALE.-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN a. CO.,
st. Cloud Building Real estate and loans. jyLly
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Observation-Disclosures.

A FIRsT-CLASs GARDENER FARM FORE
"A man Nurseryman, single, wants work in the
South; commercial or private place Address NJ. H.
L., Republican Office. dc27-Us
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VIZ ANrED-BY A COLoRED MAN OF EIGHT
w years experience, u situation rs COachman Adj
dress WILLIAM CARROLL, Republican Office
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WANTED-HeIp-Male.

NTANTED- GENTLEMAN OUT OF EN.
w ployment, while waiting for something better;
can End good home, with plenty to eat and good
place to sleep for their services IN reading and talking
northwest, de27.ae
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

NEW AND HANDSOME RESIDENCES
IN the West End for $4,000, slO5oO $4,000 sl5OOO
sl7 COO, $4,000, and S23,O00.
Elegantly Furnished for s3OOOo ss5.OOO So OOO
and $4,000.
Lower-prlced new Dwellings in other localities.
CHOICE LOTS
on Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire avenues, and on X, N. Sixteenth,
aud Eighteenth streets.
,o,z ,.,o WMP YOUNG,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-27

MADAME NJ. CHENREAONp (FRENCH
WI Teacher), Diplomee de lAcademie dc Paris
Lessons private and In classes, a reasonable terms
best OF references, Address S2l Vermont avenue IN
caro- of Miss Hilton. ae1l-G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-01
Drifting OYER DEAD HORSES.
TALK WITH A STAGE DRIVER OF EXPERIENCE
TEAMING IN THE OIL REGIONS.

TALK WITH STAGE DRIVER OF EXPERIENCE
TEAMING IN THE OIL REGIONS.
"Are not a great many horses overcome by
heat and hard work nowadaysl" asked a TRIBUNE re-
porter of driver recently by the side OF whom was
sitting on top of omnibus have half
dozen dead horses at various street within two
days"
"O that's nothing" replied the driver elevating his
eyebrows and assuming an air of disdan. az have
drove for miles the of srewn
thickly along"
The reporter must have looked incredulous, for he
went
Don't believe iti Well, it's fact It occurred out in
Venango County, Pennsylvania, when the oil excitement
first struck in there, right after the You form
little idea Of the great rush made there People
especially taken with the fever after the great United
States well was struck They came in from all quarters
pell-mell Houses were built and towns went up almost
In day AS you may imagine, there great de-
nand for lumber. had expected this, and had pre-
pared myself with teams and drivers haul lumber
had great many at work We had TO haul lumber some
distance ana over the worst country you ever Az
said there was great rush, and everything moved
rapidly no one thought anything of horse hardly
of driver great many drivers soldiers Just dis
charged and they knew nothing about using horse
that the brues suffered terribly. They down.
overcome by sheer exhaustion, in great numbers The
loads were heavy the roads very muddy and the oil
Yet the lumber must be drawn and drawn it was
and he Ms S & n %e
to remove him. He useless. We didn't even stop
TO Kill them, but drove right them and crushed
life out OF them That's killing, to be sure, but you
know what mean 1t was easy death for them.
=" 1t because of this that at length piece
Of road about two miles in length literally
with the skins and bones OF horses. There
in the river where there meadow and good many
horses which were able walk turned IN here and
abandoned Farmers used to como here from the sur
rounding country and pick out the best of C Door
beasts and take them home After they had rested out
and had had a chance to recruit they came out good
farm horses"
Didn't the loss of so many horses take Off the profits
ION, no; nngn prices were paid for teaming. We
regular thing. Money was easy. 1t was considered
nothing for man to step to the bar to treat q few
friends and hand out SIS. He never expected change
There was great deal OF teaming demanded when
ever new oil district opened up The old ones
sbandoned houses torn down, and within two
days, perhaps the whole thing would be moved. Oh
matters went with rush, and So said you needn't
look SO hazy when tell you how hard 1t was on the