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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Oscar ID. Johnson, Of King
Georges county, Va, makes the
blood-curling statement, in the
New York IROrld, that "the crime
of secret murder, or the killing Of
innocent human beings, in every
part of the country, is going on,
by using an invisible current of
electricity, which moves through
the atmosphere, any distance, and
Whichlis made to initiate The symp-
toms of every known disease, in
so secret manner that its victims
never know that they are being
destroyed by new and yet un-
known means for committing
crime, and escaping arrest and
punishment This accounts for
the death of Mr.. Conkling.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Great Bargain in Lace.

Just received, a large stock Of all
styles OF White and Cream Lace,
which will be sold very cheap, by the
yard or by the dozen, at Emmert &
Fiery's one price store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

THE farmers are bringing their
wool into market quite lively, not
outstanding the comparatively low
prices being offered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

A New York merchant who has
large iron mills in Pennsylvania,
heard sometime since that his
men were trying TO raise fund
for a library of their own, and
without waiting to be dunned for
a subscription, he selected libra
ry of $500 volumes, and provided
a place for it. The investment
will: pay, for it has been proved
that drunkenness and strikes are
always diminished in the neigh
borhood of good library.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

WHITE GOODS in all the latest
styles. A large stock just received
at Emmert Il Fiery's. These goods
were bought very cheap and will be
sold under the market price.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Summer Hats.

Mackinaw, Roman braids, Webster
BraiSs Canton, German braids.
French Palm, white, brown and mix
ed; all the latest styles, cheap at
GETTINGER & HOKh'S.
Queen St., BlondelIs Building.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

THERE will be special meeting of
the council next Wednesday night to
hear report of Finance Committee,
and to transact other business COM
ing before them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Deep Rock.

Deep Rock Mineral Wster This
celebrated Mineral Water, which is
prescribed and recommended by Ply
sicians, who are acquainted with its
Medicinal properties, is for sale emily in
Berkeley county by
j. L. w. BAKER,
No. Il N. Queen St.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

The Savannah News recalls a
precedent for the resignation of
Messrs. Conkling and Plat. 1t
says that in 1888 Senators Bedford
Brown and Robert Strange, Dem
ocratie members Of the United
States Senate from North Carroll
ma, both resigned because the
Wing legislature had condemned
the expunging resolutions and
tho policy and action of the adj
ministration. They appealed to
the people and were not sustained,
the next legislature having ma
jOrity Of wing members and cleo
ting William A. Graham and w.
p. Mangum to the Senate az their
successors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

The public school picnic did not
come of on Tuesday, on account of
the inclement weather. We presume
it has been indefinitely postponed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

During a circus procession in Sa-
lem, Mass, on Saturday, q cage
containing forty serpents, includ-
ing anacondas, boa-constrictors
and ether venomous reptiles, was
smashed by the running away of
the team. The ssrpents were
scattered along the stl ect, causing
a stampede of the crowd. No one
was injured, however, as the cir
Gus men managed to secure the
serpents in another cage.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

THE Lonoak College students pic
niced at Byrne's Island on Thurs
day. They had a rather damp time,
as it rained nearly all day at inter-
walls.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

THE prospect is for bountiful
harvest. The wheat has come ON
wonderfully during the past week.
The straw will be short, but the
promise is for large well-flled heads.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

IT is believed.a syndicate has been
organized, with members in all the
large cities, to disseminate false in
formation, with a view to influence
ing the produce and stock markets.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Look Here.

Soda, Vichy and Deep Rock Waters.
drawn from Matthews Porcelain and
Tin-liaed Fountains, with Rigelow's
Patent Cooler Attachment, for sale on
ly in Martinsburg by
j. l.. w. BAKER.
No. II n. Queen St
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

For Sugar, Coffee and Groceries,
generally, the best in town,
Brown Sugar, cts.
Prime Coffee, Is cts.
Honey Syrup, so cts, go to
J. III. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

IL. N. DEATRICK has returned
from Philadelphia, and is opening
very large and cheap stock Of Dry
Goods, which will be sold cheap for
cash
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

TIE Holy Communion will be held
in the Reformed Church on next
Sunday a week, Jnne 10Th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

THE Knights of Pythias and the
Knights of Honor, of this place, are
making arrangements to hold their
annual pic-nics soon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Good, BETTER, Best.

We have three grades of Mems
"Stitch downs" one Of which we have
made to order, and the best ever offer-
ed here. Every pair warrented.
GETTINGER g. HOKE.
Queen St, Blondell's Building.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

A LARGE stock of Linen and Luz
sucker listers, at bottom prices,
just received at Emmert 81 Fiery's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

TIE interest in the Conkling SEN
atorial struggle at Albany is dying
out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

IF YOU want to see the prettisst
stock OF Lawns in Martinsburg go to
Emmert q Fiery's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Ladies Kid Gloves. Gents Foxed
Caters, very cheap, at
j. II. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

La9ies if you want the best calico in
town, for Ct cts, call and sec them, at
DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

ORDINATIoN and Installation of
officers in the Reformed Church on
Sunday next.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
HARVEST WHISKEY.

Farmers desiring frst-class quality Of
HARVEST WHISKEY will consult their
interests by calling at
r. NJ. COOPER'S,
lst and I'd Doors East Burke Street.
m28-4t Martinsburg, W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Warmers celebrated FLEXIBLE
Hip" corsets always on hand at
HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

TIE best corset in the market is
the Duplex, for sale at Emmert Il
Eiery's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Get circular from j. L. w. BAK-
Err and read of the wonderful cura-
tive properties Of Deep Rock Mineral
Water, and call and try it at
No. II N. Queen st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

To Farmers and Laboring Men, call
and see the best line of mems Heavy
Brogans in towa, at II. N. DEA-
TRICKS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Lawns, warranted fast colors, coch-
ices, only l2l cts, worth 20 cts, ais
Psrrian Lawns, only 81 cts. worth 12l
at the BAZAAR.
m2l-3m.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
w hite Goods.

A beautiful line of White Goods
embracing Persian Lawns, India Lin
ems, Swisses, Tsrletons and many 9TH
or kinds at HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Lawns.

Ladies, ] have just received large
lot of new Lawns from to Is cts. per
yard, G.. w. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Special attention is called to the
prices in Hose from cts. up
To Fancy eo'ored seamless at 20 cts.
to 80 cts.
Ladies, lace top gloves 25 cts.
long-lisle thread %
button, light kids 100
And the cheapest laces ev,r offered in
this town at j. ii. SHAFFER'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Farmers sewed IKip Roois!

A very superior article of heavy
Sewed Kip Boots, especially desired
for farmers, warranted in every par
ticular, at
GETTINGER s. HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Harvest Whislxey.

The farmers of Berkeley and acjoin-
ing counties, are respectively notified
that have on hand large assortment
of good Harvest whiskey, from $l.40
per gallon up. Call and see M before
purchasing your supplies, as / nm sure
| can suit you. CHAS. THUMEL.
j11-2t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

For Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves,
from Is cts. to $l.00 60 to
J.H. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

A large lot of Ladies' Slippers just
received at DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Trunks, Travelling Bags SO great
speciality, at Gettinger & Hoks's, and
cheaper than anywhere else in town
large stock and great variety, direct
from the best manufacturers. Remem-
Der the place Queen ST., Blonders
building.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
Black Goods.

Damise Cloth, Nuns Cloth, Satin
de Lyon, Silks and Black Cashme res,
also Black Thibit shawls just receiv-
ed at G.. w. HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Straw hats, large and well selected
stock and viii be sold cheap for cash
at II. n. DEATRlCK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Fresh anc Reliable Flower Seeds
from the well known Florists Vick,'
Reed and the Shakers, for sale by
j J., w. BAKER,
mehl2 If Druggist,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Mems and Boy Straw Hats. a large
assortment, very cheap, at II. N. DEA-
TRICKS
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

Sugar cured Hams for 10 cts, per
pound at j. III. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11

For cheap and good Cottonades, the
best ever offered in this market, go to
j. HsSHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
PLASTER MILL.

We are grinding Plaster and are ready to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-17
Notice 20 the Farmers of SUM River

MIR. W. o. Dexter has received his new
steam thrashing machines and wishes to in
form the farmers of Sun River valley that
be will be in that vicinity and ready for
work by Sept. 25th. W. o. DEXTER.
AZ At
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-17

the following description Of him five feet
one inch high, dark hair, large glaring eyes
wide apart, black moustache and small Burn
side w%hiskers, hump back or curved spine
with left shoulder lower than right. he 1s
twenty-eight years of age ant a bold bad
man. His photo may be seen in our rogues,
gallery.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-17
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

ono co,nr,n year .s175
ono = N' nontbs 100
..~ q . 1T Is
r,. ca,x 10 100
nai- u J5ann+hs Is
49,. 30
One-Third Column, | ~
g 6mOnths ............'...... ~
months .........,........ oU
Quarter Column, | 40 40
6 months -. ..-........ 80. ~
months au
rt-oo ;nches wear 50
A"o noA s months 80
. mcnths. 25
Professional Cards. inch, 1 year..-........... 10
Rates for Transient Advertisements given at office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

same has been examined, and compared
with such original acts, and that the same
are true and correct copies thereof, rs pass
cd, and remaining in the Office of the Sec
rotary of the Territory, and that the code
as thus published, and all laws therein
contained, are true copies of the existing
laws of Washington Territory of a gcncr-
al nature, and they shall deposit copy of
said code so certified in said Secretary
Office, which shall be prima ,ftcje evidence
of such code. Such certificate shall be
printed in each copy of the code, and ev-
cry copy SO printed, containing such GER
tilicatc, may hc used in cy,n"rr, without
other, or further PROOF, or aulhCnticatOn.
SEC. &. The sum of two hundred and
fifty dollars be and til" same is hereby
appropriated to the said John p. hudson,
for the services TO hr performed by him
under The provisions OF this act. And the
Territorial Auditor is hereby directed to
draw Il warrant on the Territorial Treas
| urcr for said sum, when the copy of the
printed code is deposited in the Office OF
the Secretary of the Territory, as provided
in this act, and the Territorial Treasurer
shall pay siJch warrant out of any money
in the treasury, not otherwise appropri,
! atcd
SEC. T.. The following acts and laws
| shall constitute the code of Washington
Territory:
lst. The Constitution of the United
States, and the amendments thereto.
2nd. The provisions, acts of Congress
applicable to the Territory of Washington
Sd. The Naturalization Laws.
4ih. And all acts, revised and amended
or enacted during the eighth biennial and
| present extra session of the Legislative
assembly, of Il general nature.
| Sth. This act shall take effect and bt
in force from and after its passage.
| Approved December I, 1881.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

From LAX Mono, Cal, September. 19S,y
Chris. Nitsrhke, (carpcntcrl wife and S",
From Brooklyn, New York, ScplcmLc 4
1881, Mrs.. L. y. Raisbcck and three chill
dren.
). Born in this Territory, and ban,;zed
into a Christian Church: 10 Olaf Friscb
(colOnist,) Il daughter, Christina Frisch
To Oliver Matson, (colonis,,) Il daughter
Ella Newell Matson.
We all, men women and children enioy
excellent health.
1. Up to dat" but one of our families
that of Joseph !. !ili>bcck has been ablr
constantly I" " iIt on the settlement in
ordcrto take ..h#r~e Of the colonv's cron
ana stock. Inc majority of our humber
are occ;.si"Hly compelled to hire them
selves ort ur = few weeks. Work is plen.
tiiul three -iiout the Territory and nj be,
ter wages than in the east, whereby we arc
enabled to help each other and so carry
on the improvements on our several
claims.
). Our prospect next summer is to build
an addition Of seven miles to our new
road, from our settlement through to Che
halls river SO that the road past our doors
will enable many farmers in Cbeb,,;s
valley to take Il lead to Olympia and re,
turn in one day, which now requires three
days by the Old Chehalis road. The dis.
lance TO he gained is seventeen miles. in
addition to other advantages reciprocal
between 1hurston and Chehalis counties
and too Obvious itlr discussion. Chehalis
is willing TO beir its share of work and
costs, and we hop that Thurston will con.
slider the matter in due time and with !.
proper regard 10 its own interests.
In conclusion, fellow-citzens, we tender
you the compliments of the season and
sum up our st ntiments in a song that often
shakes the shakes of our cabin roofs. and
yet in other cabins that song shall wake
the echoes Of our woods and hills, tho. we
may sleep beneath the vioets in our valley /;
| No longer the slave of ambition, =
| | laugh at the world and it's shams Il
| As think OF my pleasant condition, Z
| Surrounded by acres of clans.
| FREDERICK NITSCHKE. s.
| Sacrafar., Nou.nlI
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

rl.:lI,,.. | .
t. .'c O.. Nr.I OF Gaze III l'l'li''4'-7 "i'
mis-. G.: mercy and love. Las
,v..,o L,r1 arJ
veal lie lcH!. ti'ien WIZ '''''
,.,,,..,,. e,..,,.,.,. and this season there
did not seem much OF a hrOSl ect lUr
49,. L., ,,..
improvement, anu l"l q '''''N ii' ""7
sad and dI,hcaftrnet' out we ne
), .r.1,o fol,,,r.;,.,
lle'e VIII lilc "il'oi VI '''e n
limo, ,I,. his re.ourceS are so ample
t'''' '''''
that he will somehow make his ap-
,...,rrr,,. NIGHT.
pearance rs usual io-Hi'ii"" h'0'''
In lii" unt,hiini, ,r'.l aud distant wirr"
the lofty I,"i'.i-~ tl>r.
Glittrrin. win lhc,r i"ah> and t"""! :
Si.ari, against the arctic >hi'"'.
Ia his castle strange and kinr!N. Slft with
snow and ice around
GOOD old santa Claus Mas sitting III a
study most PROFOUND.
All his reindeer Law about him bundcr,
B!iNru ANA the res
And old >;rn.a, short and chubby, i'll his
coat OF firS wt> dressed;
But his good old >lrig. stood empty, AMI
his eve, WERE. iiXcd on that,
As he rubbed ms wrinklcd forehead under
meath his peak, II hat.
Times are hard" | heard folks cracking
when | went my rounds last year.
Bat | only laughed and chuckled, " Hard
times shall not find n> mere
" it'll Il world ch"'N tull oi children wait
in. for the Christmas chimes.
Santa Claus will newer, never throw NJ
business for nard times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

DELEGATE Brents has introduced.
as he did at the opening of the last
Congress, many bills, with the re-
mote hope of some one of them be-
coming Il law. Among these acts
are: One for the admission of Wash
ington Territory as State into the
Union; and others to create two ne
land districts, to increase mileage of
jurors and witnesses in Territories,
to erect custom house and bonded
warehouses at Port Townsend, to
construct wagon road across the
Cascade mountains, from Renton to
Ellensburs, validating acts of the
Washington Legislature concerning
school lands, to repeal the law which
prohibits retired army officers from
holding civil offices in Territories,
and for the appointment of COM
mission by the Secretary of the Navy
to select site on the Pacific coast
north of the AID parallel for navy
yard.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

A LATE visit of Judge VIM. Strong
to Walla Walla, recalls to memory
the fact noted by the local press that
he was the first judge TO hold a court
in Eastern Washington. The Judge
although many years past a resident
OF Portland, has always taken a live
ly interest in the prosperity of our
Territory, and has contributed much
aid towards bringing it into its pres.
ent prominent position.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The Walla Walla States man saws
some people are advocating gospel
cars on railroads. The idea was
doubtless suggested by the gospel
ship we are soon to have on Puget
Sound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The Portland Standard of Tuesday
is magnificent number, containing
eight large pages, filled with illus
trations of prominent public baild-
ings of the city and historical sketches
of the corporation and lis principal
business men. An extra sheet con-
tanning photographic views of the city
from different points of oh .crvations
is infolded, making the most com.
plete paper yet issued ut the Focus.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

ONE OF those terrible border ruf-
fan shooting affrays occurred at
Caldwell, Kansas, last Saturday,
during which several citizens we're
shot down. Whiskey was the cause
of the lawless proceedings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

AN amendment to the timber law
of June Sd, 1878, authorizing the
citizens of the Territories to take
timber from the public domain for
mining and domestic purposes, was
introduced by Davis, which provides
as follows: Provided, that moth
ing in this act shall be construed to
authorize any person other than the
holder of claim or location upon a
mineral lode or other mineral land
made and held persuant to laws re.
lating to mineral lands, to enter
upon such claim or location and cut,
remove, destroy or otherwise iniure
the timber upon such claim or min.
eral location"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

YOUTHFUL depravity in Portland is
said to be alarming. Scarcely a day
passes in which some boy is not ar
rested for drunkenness or theft. A
reform school is needed, a want
which will soon be supplied through
the liberality of Mr.. Ladd and 9th.
ers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

IT is thought that l 900 acres will
be devoted to hops in the Puyalluy
valley next season.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The death of the wife of one of the
Jurors in the Guiteau case caused a
postponement in the trial of sever
al DAYS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

DIR. Isaac 1. Hayes, well known in
connection with arctic explorations,
died in New York, last Saturday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The steamer Annic .St,1can run OH
a snag at the mouth of the Puyallup
river, last week, and sank. She is
to be dismantled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The Winter SO far, west of the
Cascades, has been mild and agree.
able.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

We are soon to have four steamers
0 month to the Sound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The New York Tribune contra.
diets the report that Rev. O. b.
rockingham, has in any manner
recanted or modified his heterodox
views.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

The little folks probably never
dream of the perplexities which
sometimes afilict even kind old San
ia Claus-who is generally supposed
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-23

Il TENINo correspondent relates
the following amusing incident: 4
few days ago an old resident on
the Skookum Chuck freed q large
couger near his house, and although
he is patriarch nearly seventy years
of age, the spirit of IA Nimrod i'm
mediately animated his breast. But
how to vanquish the animal, there
being no firearms On the premises,
was question of serious import.
At last he formed a plan which, as
the sequel shows, was crowned with
success. Rushing into the house lie
dragged his astonished wife to the
tree and told her to watch for wild
cat he had seen lu:Ains in the bushes
until his return from the neighbours,
q mile or two distant. He then
called his dog and tied him near the
tree. After an absence of probably
half an hour, he came back accom-
panied by two young men, armed
with guns, and imagine the surprise
and fright of the devoted wife when
in response to the sharp crack of the
rifles, the immense, blood thirsty ami
NAL fell at her feet. When she had
recovered from her astoniSment she
demonstrated with the " old man" in
no gentle terms for leaving her ex-
posed to such an appalling danger.
Patience madam said he, 81
am nearly eighty years of age and
have never killed a cougar and prob
ably never would have captured one
if l had not caught this: while if
had lost you. 1 could very easily
have found another wife," This
logic was too much for feminine wit,
and she made no reply, but is still
bordering the question, whether the
conclusion was altogether compli-
mentary to herself CT otherwise.