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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Surprise Party.

Mr.. l. F. Abelc and family, of Eden,
being about to remove to this city, were
honored on Wednesday evening by large
party of their ncighbOrs and friends under
the lead Of Mrs. SymOnton and Mrs.
Myers. The visitors came we'll provided
with the good things of this world, and
alter taking possession of the premises,
passed very pleasant evening, and
afforded substantial evidence of their
friendship for Mr.. Abele' family.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

DOslTIVE PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
i City Residence and Building Lots On
THURSDAY, APRIL Ii, 1881. ut the Cooper
House, on West King street, will be sold the
Shcaff Residence ON southwest corner OF Null
berry and West King street., consisting OF n
large well built and conveniently arranged
two-story BRICK RESIDENCE, Back Build
ing and Summer Kitchen. Large hall and
rooms on first floor. 5 rooms, bath room and
balcony On second floor, aud three rooms on
attic Good ury cellar. sewer connections. hot
and cold water, gas and other conveniencics,
arranged in the best modern style. The lot Is
81 by lac feet, which Includes 4 beautiful side
yard on the corner about 26 feet wide. The
yard Is filed with fruit and ornamental trees,
shrubbery, &c, and has one OF tie best and
most reliable wells in the city.
There will also be offered ut the same time
and place choice Building Lots ON rear of
above, fronting about 70 feet on Mulberry
street and 50 feet deep.
For further particulars sec large bills. The
public are earnestly requested to examine
this property thoroughly before day of sale, as
it will be sold without reserve and may afford
4 good chance for investment.
sale to commence at o'clock d. IN.
ALLAN A. HERR,
Atty in fact for W. Ramsay Shcatf, 3 n. Duke
street. Lancaster, Pa.
B. +. ROWE, Auct. mar3l-tfd
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MARkETE.


Wv YORK. .March3l.-ilOur-State amt West
ern without decide change. moderate export
Gli 10: extra 10 "A 2Of1l 50 choice do 80 55fOl9
fancy 'io $SGG Is: round hoop Ohio ~ 2j0a5 !:
choice do ut IS 05Gp6 Is: slpertine west
81 6OG4 10: common to SOHl ex-
tra do 81 3O14O0; choice iO - O)i16 Is: choice
white heat do $5I6 W. Southern steady
and quiet; common to fair extra ut "a $50
; %: gC'ni to choice tiO - 25H7 -
Wheat without quOtnble change very mod
crate trade: No. i While. April, 81 ID: No
April. 81 .2i3s9l :24 :dO May 81 2l149l 2la4 tlO
June, 81 2G3s.
Corn without decided change: Mixed west
crn spot. 511a6lG2c; Il" future, 541.d571ac.
Oats-March &c better: others unchanged
State ill.Jic; Western. 4l0l4Sc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

The annual reunion of all the catechu-
mems confirmed by Rev. Henry MOsser
formerly of this city in the First Re-
formed church. Reading, took place last
evening in the church, and resulted
in lare audience notwithstanding the in
clemant weather. The total number Of
catechumeus confirmed foots up the large
number of 511, while 27S were admitted
into the congregation by certificate and
renewal, making a total increase in the
membership of 789. The largest number
Of admissions took place last year when
1913 were received into tho church fellow
ship by the solemn rite of confirmation
and 1e by certificate aud renewal Of men,
bcrship.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
THE WEATHER.

March Came In Like q Lion and Goes Out
Like q Ram.
For once the old maxim that elf March
comes in like lion it will 90 out like a
lamb, - is at fault. The month came in
with storm and is going out with storm.
Nearly all day yesterday it rained, and
nearly all last night and to-day it has con-
tinued to snow, reminding one more of
winter than of gentle spring. Even Ven-
nor is at fault in his weather prediction !:
lie having prophesied that the end of
March would be marked by warm and
spring-like weather,
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Ely's Cream Balm

; the only Catarrh remedy of many I have
tried which has acted as cure have been
troubled for over fifteen years my head has
been most of the time stopped and very much
nfiamed. 1t has opened my nostrils and re.
duced the infiamnation. MY eyes nre improv.
ing, so that can stand strong light. which 1
have not been able to do Ior years. Nathaniel
Fegley. with +. F. MONTE, Merchant, Wilkes
- MY Son., -
age nine years wNs afflicted witir Gatarrh !;
tho use Of Ely's Cream Balm effected a COM
plete cure. W. f. Hamman, Druggist, Easton,
Pa.
Ely's Cream Balm
sells better than any other preparation tor
CaerM ana 3lvcs~ beter setislaction. 3.
Armstrong. Druggist, W i'll esparrc. Pa. 'sI
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In q Had Way.

Jimmy Quinn appeared at the station
house this morning in a very exhausted
condition, and in few minutes after en-
tering it fell helpless to the floor. DR..
Fitzpatrick was at once sent for to attend
him and found him in state Of collapse
and exhibiting symptoms of poison. The
doctor, after administering to his patient
some medicines, procured cab apd had
critical condition. 1t is not certain that
nc is poisoned, and his illhess may be the
result of dissipation and exposure, he hav-
freely.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

Sheriff Strine, and jury consisting. of
c. F. Stoner. G. NJ. Gibbs, ThOs. F. Nc
E!ligott, Geo. Hunter, S. e. Ball and G..
w. Eaby, appeared before Alder imam
Wiley this morning, for the purpose of
disposing of the case of Daniel Styer, plain
tiff, VS.. Geo. Hart, defendant. The facts of
the case appear to be that Silas Weller
was the owner, and George Hart the
tenant Of the California tavern property in
Cernarvon township, near the Berks
county line. The property was sold to
Mr.. Styer at sheriff's sale last fall, and
the purchaser was given a deed by the
sheriff, but the tenant, Hart refused to
vacate the premises. The jury this morn
ing found for plaintiff, assessing tie dam.
ages to be paid by Hart at $50 and costs.
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Bound to Kali . Lawyer.

SYDNEY, Neb., March 31.-Yestcrday
afternoon a desperate character named
Tom Ryan, attempted to assassinate W.
H. Michaels, an attorney here, with II
knife, cutting him in the head. Ryan
then escaped. The cause of the assault
was that Michaels some time ago secured
Ryans conviction of mayhem. Ryan some
years ago shot another lawyer in the
mouth.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Log Broken.

On Tuesday John McKillips, residing in
Paradise, was assisting his father, Isaiah
McKillips, this city, to move when hogs
head of molases accidentally fell upon HIM
breaking his leg. DIR. Hoover of Paradise
attended his injuries.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Disastrous Flames In boston.

BOsToN, March 31-An incendiary fire
at Randolph, Mass, last night destroyed
the house, barn and shop Of E. E. King
man, the barn of DR.. Granger and Aliens
block. The lower story of the latter
was occupied by H. NJ. White, grocer.
The aggregate loss is $4,000 insuRnce,
5000.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
A Blackbird Caught,

Last evening about half past 10 o'clock
Chas. w. Eckert caught a beautiful black
bird, which was trying to get in at line
window of his store on East King street.
Mr.. Eckert has the bird Gagged, and it has
been seen by many persons to day.
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II. f. SLAYMAKER,
AGENT YOR
Reigart's Old Wine Store.

Established In 1855,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
FINE OLD BRANDIES. SHERRIES, SUPE-
EIOR OLD MADEIRA, Imported in ISIS.
1877 and 1Sss.) CHAMPAGNES o
EVERY BRAND, SCOTCH ALE
PORTER, BROWN STOUT.
No. 20 EAST KING ST., LANCASTER, Pa
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storm in New Hampshire.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March 31.-Thc
storm in this vicinity has been of particu-
lar severity especially affecting telegraph
lines. The cable box on Kittcry bridge
containing all the wires leading East has
been carried away by the wind taking
with it the wires. Some Of the wires
west are also broken.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Ladies, DoIica1e and Feeble.

Those langutd, tiresOme sensations, causing
you to feel scarcely able to he on your feet |:
that constant drain that is taking from your
system all its FORMER elasticity driving no
bloom from your checks that continual
strain upon your vital forces, rendering you
irritable and fretful, can easily be removed
by the use of that marvellous remedy, Hop Bit.
tiers. Irregularities and obstructions of your
system arc relieved at once, while the special
causes of periodical pain are permanently re.
moved. Will you heed this: See truths"
m152wd&w
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BesToN, March 31-The heads of che
Allan line of steamers gave a dinner ON
the Partisan yesterday to about $50 mer.
chants and representative men of this city.
In the evening the Messrs. Allan were the
guests of the city at the Hotel VeDdome.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Snle of Jsv Cooke Estate.

PHILADELPHIA, March 31.-Thc sale by
auction of stocks, bonds, western lands
and other real estate belonging to the cs-
tate of Jay Cooke s. Co., was resumed to-
day. The catalogue embodies all the pro-
perty not previously disposed OF, ard
about 500, coo was realized. The sale will
be continued tomorrow
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MlRRLAIEA.

Rev. ID. \. l.. Lavcrty. Mr.. George NJ Graham
TO Miss Mary C. Lewis, all of this city.
KELLER-PEAcoCK.-On March 20. 1881, at the
residence, OF the brides parents. PIG East
Orange street, by Rev. j. Y. Mitchell, d. D.,
Mr.. j. F. Keller to Mis- SalIie NJ Peacock. \
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

<u,PI.AND,y KESTAUKANT.-HAvI Wing
engaged the services OF o hrst-class Res
tSurnnt Cook, I am now prepared to serve
articles in my line at short notice. such "a
Chicken CroQuettes, Chicken Salad, HrleG
oysters, Tsrrapin, and all dslicacies found in
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
JOHN COPLAND,
Ne. l26 North Queen street.
r. s..weddings and parties served at
reasonable rates, EAM4Stfd
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NIhILISIS.


In st. Petersburg the minister Of JUS
tice is overwhelmed with applications for
admission to the trial of the Nihilists.
Certain representatives of the press will
probably be admitted, on condition Of con-
fining their reports to the external cir
cumstances of the case, while representa-
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BuryInG . Child Alive

FLUSHING, l.. L., March 31.-Sarah A..
and Susun Lead, mother and daughter,
were arrested here this morning on q
charge of numbering the child Of the
latter by burying it alive in a garden.
They were subsequently arraigned and
committed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Don't sOur Canary Sing I.

Then get bottle of Bird Bitters, which is an
unfailing restorer of song and a cure fol all
diseases Of cage birds. IT your druggist does
not keep it, o. will not get it for you. send q
postal card to the Bird Food Company. 3O1
Federal street, Camden: N. j., and they will
see that you are supplied. Price. 2s cents.
mar23-3md&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

Miss Nelta F. Bropn.-Next Tuesday even
ing the distinguished clocutionist, Miss Nella
F. Brown, will appear in q programme OF SC
lected readings Mt Fulton opera house. This
tilented young lady has always been favorite
with our people. and those OF them who desire
to enjoy what promises to be delightful en-.
tertainment next Tuesday night will do well
to secure their seats in advance, which can be
done without extra charge ut Chas. H. Barr's
book store. Centre Square.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
Adams Express Changes,

Among the driver messengers of tho
Adams express company in this city Geo.
Kcpner goes off and Harry Deichler takes
his place BENZ. Metzgcr succeeds Reuben
Erism., IN in the same capacity.
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Beaconsnold's Health.

LONDON, March 31.-Lord Beasonsield
is some what easier this moring, but
passed restless night.
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The SNOW.

TORONTO, March 31.-The snow las
been general in southern Ontario, and is
now falling in Nova Scotio. Easterly to
northerly winds prevailed throughout the
country.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

w. c. Reed goes on duty tonight as
watchman at the prison in place of j. n.
Mentzer, who goes on rs uuderkeeper,
vice Fred. Albright.
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Fire Z

GARRISON, N. Y, March 3l.-Col. &.
II. Leiber's house at West Point was
burned yesterday, including most Of the
furniture. Loss not ascertained.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should 10
stopped. Neglect frequently results in an In.
curable Lung Disease Or Consumption.
Browns Bronchial Troches do net disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the infamed parts. allaying
irritation, give relief in Asthma. bronchial
Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat Troubles
which Singers and Public Speakers are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial
Trochcs have been recommended by physi-
clans, and always give perfect satisfaction.
Having been tested by wide and const mt use
for nearly an entire generation, they have at
tanned weil-merited rank among the few staple
remedies OF the ag.. Sold at 25 cents box
everywhere. maIvdTTh&S&lyw
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SAMPLE. SllTICE.

1t is impossible tor n woman after faithful
COURSE OF treatment witt. Lydia +. Pinkham q
Vegetable Compound tn continue to suffer
with Il weakness OF tie uterus. Enclose q
stamp TO Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, 233 Western
avenue. Lynn, Mass, fer pamphlets.
iY29lyloOS3SW
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

DISCHARGED

The sheriff has posted up bills for sale
to take place on April 9th.
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Regulate the SecretfODs

In our endeavors to preserve health 1t is OF
the utmost importance that We keep the Sec
retory system in perfect condition. The we'll
known remedy Kidney Wort, has specific ac-
tion OH the kidneys. liver and bowels. Use it
instead of dosing with vile bitters or drastic
pills. 1t is purely vegetable. and is prompt
but mild in action. 1t is prepared in both dry
and liquid torn and sold by Druggists every
where.-Reddiag Eagle. m2s-lwl&w
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Feeble digestion. sick headache; dizziness
and faintness cured by Matt Bitters.
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This morning the mayor discharged two
vagrants.
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Reigart's'Old Brandy,

In cases of Dyspepsia, we can summon NUN
bers of witnesses-one case IN particular we
cite:-
A hard-wOrking farmer had been afflicted
With an exhaustive Dyspepsia for number OF
wears; his stomach would reject almost every
kind Of food; he had sour eructatiOns con-
stantly-uo appetite-in fact, he was obliged to
restrict his diet to crackers and stale bread,
and as q beverage he used McGranns Root
Beer. He is Methodist, and then, as now,
preached ut times, and in his discourses often
acclaimed earnestly against all kinds of strong
drink When advised to try
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31
NEW lDHEKTfSEMENYS.

A NEW PIANO To 5sE SOLD CHEAP
n An entirely New Piano, one week from
the factory, must be sold. Responsible Phila-
delphia make. Guaranteed years Inquire
soon At this Office. lids
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

A CAHD.-NAylN,i MOVED MY DENTAL
n Office to residence, No. S34 North Queen
street. the Office will be open at all hours. Hap
ing tor a continuance of favors from Old and
ii. ID. KNIGHT.
Lancaster, Pa, March e?. 1881. m29-5td&Itw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-03-31

Cleanse. whiten and beautify the skin with
Cuticura Medicinal Toilet Soap
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REIGART'S OLD BRANDY,

Sold by our enterpr1sIng Young friend, II f.
SLAYMAKER. This Brandy has stood the
test for years, and has never failed. rs far
as our experience extends, and We therefore
give 1t the preference over all other BrIlndics
no matter with how many yjaw-breaking French
titles they are branded. One-fOurth Of the
money that is yearly thrown away ON various
impotent dyspepsia specifics would suffice to
ascs. In proof OF the curative powers OF
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Reigart's Old Brandy,

In his case, he looked up with establishment,
but after hearing OF its wonderful effects In
the cases of some of his near acQuailta ances, he
at last consented to follow our advice. He
firrt bottle giving him an appetite, and before
the second was taken lie was o sound mar. with
he:chose to eat. He stir keeps it and uses lit.
tie occasionally; and since he has this meti-
cine he has been of very little pecuniary bene.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-For the Mid
die states, cloudy weather. with light
snow or rain, northwesterly winds, high
along tho coast, higher barometer. station
ary, or lower temperature.
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NJ u LADVERTISEMENTS.

GALE of OUEENsW RE, TEAS, SPICES
y and Store Fixtures 10 morrow evening at
7O'clOck. at 301 west King street.
mar3l-2td* F. ii. WILLIAMS, Auct.
7 OST.-A GOLD HUNTING CASE WATCH
IL ON Tuesday night. between Vine and
German streets. The full name of the owner
is on the inside lid. \ liberal reward will be
paid for same on return to this office. ltd*
NOTICE TO ISRERMEN.-THE FISH
N ing season commences ut Carpenters
Point Fishery on Thursday next, April J, 1851.
ltd
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PHILADELPHIA.
WANTS.

VvTaNTED-A GOOD, MlDDIE-AGED
w man to take care Of hOrses. a white
man nreferred. Must come well-recOmncnd
- ttnnIv BOX 93,
COatSsville, Pa.
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THIRD EDITION.
WEATHER INDIcArI0Ns.

THURSDAY EVENING. NAB. 81, 1881
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COLUMBIA NEWS.
OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE


An adjourned meeting of Columbia
town council was held last evening
IN the council chamber for the purpose
of closing up the business of the year.
The meeting was called to order at 7:3O
O'Clock with the following members pres
cnt: Messrs. Beacham. Fiibert, Hershey,
Kistler, L!ewclIyn, Musser, and Wit
Iner, president. The reports of the several
committees were as follows:
FINANCE.
!;alance on hand last rcport...........$ 2y059 81
Receipts for month. Observation-Disclosures. l94S 90
Total - : 4oa7 81
Orders paid since last report. 8 sss %
Not charged. ..-.................l.JJ0 90
Balance ON hand !; e; e. 3 .
The finance committee also presented
the statement of the First national bank,
treasurer Of the borough Of Columbia,
showing the total receipts and e1pendi-
lures from March %, 1880, to March 20,
1881:
Balance on hand March ~. 1880. ........S 40l 3S
Market rcnis-annua and transient. S,l12 90
Opera Observation-Disclosures. l.042 30
Taxes to .......:...:.....::...... l5,277 8
MISCELLANEOUS Observation-Disclosures. 3AG G6
sss,ae5 Il
EXPENDITURES.
Interest on bonds and Temporary
loans. .................s s99l q
EXPENSE o! fire department.. l.375 81
Repairs on streets. alleys, &C. 2,42l II
Gas for opera house se................... l3s %
tsas for street lam. Observation-Disclosures. AZ 4J
Gas 10 lock up. market house, &c.... 294 20
Water ....................... ~ 80
Repairs to opera house ............ ll6 Is
IcIairs to market hOu,c l2I Sc
insurance OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. |, ,;23 81
Salaries of officers Observation-Disclosures. l,Sss 81
Coal Observation-Disclosures. zoo y
Feeding vasrant.. nt...........-........... 100 Il
Election ex pcnscs, printing, station
cry. kilograms ANA postage . 1856 10
Dog tax cxDrns-s observation-disclosures. - ~
COllectin. borough tsx............. 363 %
Solicitors salary and court expenses, 2a2 IL
Kcduci ion OF temporary loan ........ 2UOO w
miscellaneous expenses s........... las 50
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Furnished by Jacob u. Long, Commission
Broker.
NUOek MaREer.

0U06k A3xR0E.
NEW YORK STOCKS.
Stocks steady
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1881-11-05
& DiminuGive Drumr0cr's DIlen-
ma ut DeEaing.

They tell a good story aboutone
/ Wymane, a diminutive drum
mer, we'll known here and on the
Comstock. He stopped one night
at Dening, New Mexico, fav-
orite fesort for cowboys.
''Madatne," " said Abe to the
Iandlady, :" give me some dinner
and be quick about ii. ( have
mot dined since yesterday, "
The Ady brought him some
bean soup.
Madame, take thatsoup away.
I never eat soup. Bring on the
roast right away. -
The lady brought ia large
plate of pork and beans.
Madame, take that away. 1
never eat those things. y
In vain the lady explained that
pork and beans WAS the best the
house afforded. He was 0bdur-
ate, and wanted roast beef, rare
4 miid-mannered, blue-eyed
cowboy at the table then chipped
in:
" Beggin' pardon, stranger, but
you must excuse the lady. We"
Who are yon?" retorted the
drumner. 4 know 10y bust
ness. -
" You don't tell mel" said the
festive cowboy, dra wing his navy.
" Now you sat them means. Pm
going to set here aDd see you
fed. Lightiuto 'em, quick. or Ill
open you sure, an put 'em in.
rhi5 is bizness with me-, an Pm
shou!in' il yer ear.
The unfortunate drummer saw
blood i'll the air, and WAS forced
to choke four plates Of the uuFei-
come food down before the COW
boy was satisfied with his apology
10 the landIady.-Hono Gazette.