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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-31

A Gay or two since. . whole family
down ct Empire. on Carson river. wa
badly. but fortunately net fatally pol
soned from eating head ohsese. And
now comes the account Of . little girl
ever in Georgetown. California. dying
from eating crackers and cheese. An
autopsy was held. and the contents OF
The stomach removed. among which was
found undigsstsd particles Of the cheese.
The vessel containing these particles
was Inadvertently placed where two
young dogs and . kitten got access to 1t.
ana q short time afterward all three
died. Death was too sudden to be pro-
ducsd BY trichine. but Il is evident that
the cheese was in~prsgnatsd with some
sort Of poison. The only safe cheese 10
liuburser. That Is strong enough
10 n~sutrslizs stryshnins, stand OF tri.
chime or any other worm. and enforce
its own incerruptible purity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-31
NEW TODAY.
Du1llon-Con0nuod.

Names. No. osrtif. Dhs. Amt.
oreensbsum. Hsibins 4 Co.,.
TIus,ess .'"''''"' -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-31
The PIoNEER
sHAWmeA HAlRpREssIHa sAlooH
n pnua oo0ppp9rop

NLIAN TOWELS And sHARP RAxoRA.
~ Quiet. smooth, Nees. !intelaes wost,
srtists, .1itabs snd a1ieSeeoy !styh.
ThsoA pioosa Saloon b ~ plea nd doa1
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-31

Three Meal Tickets for one Dollar.
3ltf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
GENERAL SHERIDAN'S HAT.
A MINlR PROM THE GUNNIsoS AND GIN
ERAL SHERIDAN TALK OVER \
WAR INCIDENT.

II is only natural that great GeneTa .
who commanded thousands OF men in the
late war should frequently meet men in
different parts Of the country who cher
ish some incident of war life with which
private and General were closely con-
nec,ed. 1t is dou btful if General Phil.
Sheridan. whose famous twen,y-mile
ride to Winchester has made his name
familiar in every household, ever met a
man who brought up a pleasanter remin-
iscence than brown-faced, hardy miner
did in this city day or two ago.
General Sheridan was idly sauntering up
and down the lobby Of the Windsor Hotel
deep in thought and complacently putting
at his Havana and blowing the smoke into
pretty little rings. Suddenly a rough
looking man with face so heavily beard
ed that one could see nothing but the
twinkling black eyes approaching him
and raising his hat with awkward EN-.
barrassment, said
GOOD morning, General
The hero of Winchester returned the
gre citing, touching his cap with military
politeness, and then, trying to peer
through the miners heavy beard to get q
glimpse of his features, the Genera
added:
I'm afraid I've forgotten your face
sir"
The eyes of the man from Gunnisor
twinkled brighter than ever as he re-
marked:
"It's not unlikely, General; seems
we never met but once before, YOU
wouldn't be so apt to remember me as
do you. It's seventeen years since saw
you last. Things have changed since
then. 1t was on the battle. field Of &C.
dar Creek. Don't you remember the SOL
der that gave you his horse when yours
was shot from under you by shower o.
canister from the masked battery on the
brow of the hill :" and the old man look
ed up with eager pride into the General
face.
THAT do" answered the General,
with pleased interest, and bright fash
in his eye. 81 remember it well.
81 was that soldier" continued the
miner proudly. 81 remember the cir
cumstance well sir. When you put the
spurs to my horse and galloped off you
left your hat behind you. and l called to
you as loud as could, but you replied,
never mind the hat, my boy I've got
that hat yet General. Its hanging in
my cabin in the mountain" and the
rough fellows eyes glowed with pleasure.
Sheri an grasped his hand and led him
to seat, and for half an hour they fought
the battle Of Cedar Creek over again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Mr. Chss. b. wsyman, Erie, Pa,
writes MY physicians had given me
up 10 die. They told me my lungs and
liver were all decsyed and gone. was
very weak, pale, and emaciated. BY
chance | saw Browns Iron Bitters adver-
tised. Immediately realized that without
iron in the blood, life could not exist.
With trembling anxiety sent q servant,
who procured for me bottle. l must
have taken il with great faith, for almost
Immediately / felt its beneficial effect.
Soon all dyspeptic symptoms disappeared,
my lungs grew strong, pains in the region
Of the heart vanished, my urine became
free Of sediment, and in word have re-
gained perfect health. Now feel able to
thrash the doctor that attended me, and
really believe / ought 10 do it."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

OXFORD, ss:-At q Court Of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County OF Oxford on
the third Tuesday of October, a. ID. 1881.
VIRENE STICkNEY, named EXecuulr In a
v Ger tain instrument purpor;iug 10 be the last
will and Testament OF Samuel Stickney. late OF
Browndeld, in said County, deceased, having pre-
sented the same for Probate
Ordered, That the said ENecr;rix give notice
to all persons interested by causing copy Of this
order 10 be weeks In the
Oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they may
appear at a Probate Court To be held ~ Fryeourg
in said County on the fret tuesday Of Dec. next,
sf O'Clock IN the forenoon aud show cause II any
they have why the said instrument should not be
proved approved and allowed as the last W III and
Testament Of said deceased.
RIA. FRYE, Judge.
TINE cnny-affeat. III. C.. DAVE. ReGister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

IMPoRrANT.-when you visit or leave
New York City, save Baggage Expresssge
and Carriage Hire, and stop at Grand
UaioS Hotel, opposite Grand Central
Depot. $50 rooms, fitted up at cost OF
one million dollars, reduced TO 81 and up
wards per day European plan Eleva-
tor. Restaurant supplied with the best.
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots. Families can live better fol
less money At the Grand Union Hotel than
At any other first-class hotel in the city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
TO CRAFTY his WIFE.
Al Iatsresting stery..A Hopeless Case
Statement of Mr.. Washington Monroe. OF Catskill,
Green County, New York.

Statement ofMr. Washington Monroe. Of Catskill,
Green County, New York.
"Tor many years had suffered from . com.
plant which the Physicians called Gravel. had
employed some ofthe most noted doctors without
obtaining any permanent relief, and Tor q long
time my case Was regarded as hopeless. All who
knew the circumstances SAID must die. Finally
my wife induced me TO try bottle OF DIR. Ken
uedy's Favorite Remedy. which she had some
where heard Of, or seen advertised. without the
slightest faith In 81, but solely TO CRAFTY her
bought bottc ola druggist In oar village.
used that and two or three bottles more, and TO
make long story short-I am now ~ healthy q
man az there 10 in the country.
Since then Ihave recommended 'favorite Rem
edy' to others who knew 70 have suffered IRON
Kidney aud liver complaints; and assure the
public that the 'Favorite Remedy has done its
work with similar completeness in every single
instance, and trus. some other sick and discour-
aged mortal nay hear OF !, and try the 'Favorite
Remedy as did ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

DESrISED.-By the unthiuking, Burdock
has been considered weed, and It's luXur-
liant growth, unpleasant smell, etc, has
rendered IL, 10 those mot knowing its vir-
tues" nuisance, and yet the root has
long been acknowledged by sayauts As
most invaluable rs a diuretic, sperient and
blood purifier. Burdock Blood Bltters
embOdy sill its good qualities. Price 81.
trial siZe 10 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

4 SURE CURE For PILEs.-Do you know
what il is TO suffer with Piles; you do,
you what is one OF the worst torments OF
the human frame. The most perfect cure
everknown is kiduey-Wort. 1t cures con-
stipation, aud then its tonic action restor-
es health TO the diseased bowels and pre-
vents recurrence OF disease. Try 1t with
out delay. The dry and the liquid are
both sold by druggists.-Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
..L,rrrR. Mich. Feb. >. 1851

am in receipt OF your circular. keep
good supply Of your Downs Elixir all
the sizes believing II 10 be one OF the
best Cough Remedies put up. | also keep
DIR. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, aud Hen
" & JOhnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment-
L. ID. BEISroL, Druggist
The above named Remedies are all war
ranted 20 give satisfaction, and can be
found in any firSt-claSs drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

The dog looks sick. He has been cele-
bra,ing the Fourth OF July. There Is a
bunch OF DIRE crackers tied TO his tail; al
50 tin dipper. The dipper does not seem
20 bother him as much as the fire crackers.
He is wishing IL was Christmas. We fear
he is not a Patriotic Dog.-JeRcer TrtbHH,
Primer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

What would you do IL you were
and | were your" tenderly inquired q
young swell OF his lady friend as he es'
corted her home from church. "Well,
said she, If / were you would throw
away that vile cigarette, cut up my cane
for firewood, wear my watch-chain under
meath my coat, and stay st home nights
and pray for brains"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
The PRESIDENT OF the Bank OF wsyer

The PRESIDENT or the Bank OF wsyerly
Iowa, says Sulphur Bitters saved my
life. For ten years suffered from Catarrh
and Liver Complaint; lost forty i've
pounds and was growing worse rapidly.
had lost all faith in medicine, but hear
ing your Bitters so well recommended, |
gave them trial. SIX be tiles cured me.
>Htjtt 7. Hunt, Wdreriy. Io,ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

DIR. Tanner and several other enter
prising scientists seem 20 have demon
strated that II is possible for man 10
live without food. II some genius will
also show that he can also live without
sleep he will have solved the other hard
problem in newspaper life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

And now the good husband kisses his
wife goodbye after breakfast and hurries
down the steps as II his store was on fire.
This fall deafness always comes 10 hus.
bands about the time the magnolia and
oleauder tubs have TO be carried into the
cellar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Thunder Bill and Bonebreaker Jack
are two Deadwood desperadoes whom ev-
erybody fears, so every man they asked 20
sign that subscription for new church
paid literally, and it was quite shrewd
dodge of the clergyman 10 hire them 10
circulate the subscription.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Let the poor sufferers from female CON-
plants take courage and rejoice that
painless remedy has been found. We re-
fer TO Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound 1t Is prepared ut 2SS Western
Avenue, Lynn Mass. Send TO Mrs. Pink
ham for PAMPHLETS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

The fact that = girl is seen brushing the
dust from The family Bible may indicate
either that religious revival Is in pro-
greSs or that an autumn leaf excursion
has been projected-it is difficult at this
season 20 decide which.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

They had a funeral at Tombstone the
other day which wasn't ended up by q
dance The deceased wss lynched, and the
cit Lens resolved that no mark OF respect
sf,ould be paid 10 his memoey, so they Just
tired him into a hole In The ground.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

IMPORTANT TO TRAvELERs.-Special In
ducements are offered you by the Burling'
ton Route. 1t will pay you to read their
advertisement to be found elsewhere In
this issue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
STAND FOR SALE

known n the GREGG STAND situated IN the
Village of Buekneid on the road 20 BART.
FoRD consisting OF story and hGif house, Ell and
sfc6ls and one GEd a hair acres Of tdRd In hish
state OF cultivation; together viii % acres q
choice iEferrulc near the house and 10 acres 81
paaitr, situated on the Aforesaid road and within
one-nalI nile OF the dwelling house. VIII be solo
altogether or IN separate lots.
TERMS.-One third cash and the lance on
tue 70 suit the purchaser
FOR further particulars inquire OF y. L. Shaw
Buckfsld, or Of william Gregg, Aaccver, Ne.
Buckleid, March Is lsel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Philosopher Shellman remarks that -
good many people who are always ready
to amen during service In church, are
are not quite so ready TO amend after 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
Old Winter has come with hi

Old Winter has come with his grea,
white cloak, and his roistering son. Jack
Frost, is creeping in At every crevice,
even into our systems, and sowing seeds
OF death. DO not neglect Cold or Cough
for one day even, for IL may be too late.
DIR. y. q. Whites Pulmonary Elixir is fol
sale by all dealers in medicine, and should
be on the medicine shelf OF every family
and used as directed, has already saved
thousands OLIVES, and willy save thous
ands more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Yawcob Strauss tells US that although
BARRIERS are not always Ia the foremost
rank in the great race for this worlds
riches, you hardly ever hear OF one who Is
not able TO hold his hone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Exhaustive diseases that lead to insani-
ty, consumption, and premature grave,
are quickly cured by using Browns Iron
Bitte.s. 1t strengthens every part OF the
body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

The San Francisco Post quietly observes
that several of the $4,000 beauties now
travelling with circuses will put In the
winter months working In pickle factories
and scrubbing steps ut 81 week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

FLIES & MosouIroEs.-l5c. box Rough
on Rats" keeps ahouse free from nies' bed
buys, reaches, rats mice, sc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

The short crop win make corner on
tobacco, and some speculative dealers VIII
bite of more than they can chew.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
GRAND TRUNK. R. R.
Winter Arrangement.

Winter Arrangement.
On ana sflcr Oct. L, and uInl further notice,
trans vii run as follows:
GOING WEST.
Fxpress trains for Lewiston, viii leave Portland
..--iG a M, = rs and Is y. n.
For south Paris, Norway. Montreal, Chicago
srs he West, will leave PORTLAND a. 30 p m.
Lewiston 80 ?. NJ, South Paris AZ 3 81 Nor
~ s 90 y. n. and Gorhan az IS y. N
Nixsd tralus for south Paris, Norway and Cor
hsrn Wi staye Portland al 30 - M, and ?. b.,
South Paris ~ 10 a. N, and 30 Pm.
GOING EAsT.
EXPRESS trains for Portland viii leave Lewis
ton AZ : 40 a. m, Sand IS 2. m.
For south Paris, NORWAY, Lewiston Portland
snd BOSTON wall leave Gorham a. . OF a. NJ, South
PARIS a. 10 rs a. n, and Norway ~ 10 y n m
Mixed uans Tor Portland ans Lewiston viii
leave GOfham az 10 =. n, ard III ,IV l. H.
south Paris az 8 10 y. n, and II y. n.
Trains will run by Portland time.
JOSEPH HiCkSOS. General Manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

A Troy girl was engaged 10 Canadian
gar IN lker. but he died, and WAS buried
in her family lot. Now a widow from ov-
er the line turns NJ, and those remains
have been carted out OF that family lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
PONDS EXTRACT CO.,
II West l4th ST.. New York.
PAT Tents

We continue 10 net as Solicitors for Patents Caveats
Trade Marks Copyrights. etc, for the United States
Canada. Cuba. England. France. Germany, etc. We
have had thirty ave years. experience.
Patents obtained through Us are noticed In the SCI
ENrIFIc AMERICAN. This large and splendid illus
trated weekypaper .20a year, shows the Progress
of Science Is very interesting and has an enormous
circulation. Address MUM 4 Co. Patent Solici
tOrl Pubs OF SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 3. Park Row,
Few York. Hand book about Patents free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
~ GooD INvELoPFs

EO GOOD ENVELOPES. 70 different
w coicrs. by INA - any address 10 e.Rts
MAINE kNNh-SJE CO, PAEIs NAME
\ Big lot of under cloth
inc Of different Grades, fo1.
gents, ladies and small folks.
cheap at ii. y .BOLSTER'S,
So. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
Extreme Te-ed Feeling.

a lady tells US "ihe first bottle has done
my daughter great deal of good, her food
does not distress her now, nor does she
suffer from that ert-Me tired feeling which
she did before taking Hoods Sarsaparills."
A second bottle effected n cure. No other
preparation contains such 4 concentration
Of vitslizing. enricling, purifying and invig
Grating properties rs Hoods Sarsaparilla
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
NOBBY SUITS.

Fine line of woolens for gents
suits, and "made to ORDER" in
good style at
III. N. BOLSTER'S, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
To whom IL May Concern

VVlHIS 10 to certify that have this day sold 10
Il my son Ernest L. Oldham his time to act and
trade fer himself and that hereafter shall claim
Of his earnings, nor pay any bills Of his con-
tracing.
DANIEL OLDHAM.
Wit ne-s ny land ut Mexico this seventeenth day
OF November. A. d. 1851.
Witness-HENRY W. PARK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
FARM FOR SALE

STJATFD in The south para % the town Of
- Fs-i-, abca; Two and Or hslf mites IN N
south Pans village. kuoNr a. ire Josspb q
Prpley farm, containing sASus three huns. -,d
Ncrcs ct hni suitably ,,rvided 'ato moving tlt-
sac, pNs'ure Snt wool hR', undsr good state
% cultivation I1is fi0n n ~ ave 10 forty
tors 81 good ErgN-h hav. 4 thrifty vou'l = o..
chsrt tsl graNct % The lead0g vArtetes f--,lir
Just cor.tg mic tea.i0y. & cae and a. ~ n sto-y
rouse ara ct, WIN three htrSc rooms CO < room
ard two sleeping rooms on hrst noor " o.e4 ,hrs
hbO-- ipfty feet long one barn ssvcng six !rst
-org, win goct cellar. Buildings r~.arlv new
A Good v Ell q never. ial'rS water. OF further
psfiica .ars address the Vropsct e. DAVID
ROSE, ". = clinton Ave, Alhi-zy. y. Y. or cal
on The laHse-i Der. e & PRATT
Sul.h Paris Aurfi Is Isl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06

Ladies' Waterproof Circulars
at
y. ID. BOLSTERS, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-12-06
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway

the only line nom Chicago owning track into kansas
which, By IT, own road. reaches the lolbt- above
named. No TKANsTYEs ny chKKiACEl No MISSING
CONNECTIONS. No Agddling ta Ei-rsnh!dfsd or nm
e!sdn cars, az ercfy pdsscHgSr u cdred IA roOng.
clean and rtnaIdted coaches, upon FdI EJpFesf
Trains.
Day CARS - urrivaled magnincencc. PULLs,S
PALACE SLEEPING CARS, and our own world famous
DINING CARS, upon which meals are served 81 I'M
surpassed excellence. ~ the low rate OF StyNNrYFIyz
CESrs ZACH, with.ampe time for heathful eniOj mcnt
Through Cars between Chicago. HeOrtl. ALSluk
Minneapolis, - Paul and Missouri lyer pOiats; and
close connections AZ al poinis % Intersection with other
roads
We ticket do not forg,i tain directly 10 every place
Of importance IN Iowa, Minnesota. Dakota, Manitoba
Kansas. Nebraska. Black HIS. Wyoming. U,h. Idaho
Nevada California, oregon. Washington Territory, Col
orado. Arizona and New Mexico
"A liberal arrangements regarding baggage any
other line. and rates u fare always low com et
tors. who furnish but a ihc u the comfort.
Dogs and tackle Of sportsInen free.
Tickets. maps and folders At al principal ticket Offices
In the United States and CaEaCA
(R. R. CABLE, {. ST. JOHN,
Wee Pres, AID Gen. Manager, GsG. TkL All Paur Ag.
ChIsso. Chicaso
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-09-15
PERSONAL.

DR.. VIM. Rochelle, Of Middleburg,
cIlled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodson have left for
New York.
sis, Liza Curry Of Nedon is visiting
Mrs. Carruth.
Re-. Mr.. McCutcheOn has returned
from Missouri.
Genl. Nicely is in Nashville on i'm
pertant railroad business.
Rev. Mr.. Harriss, and wife, of
Byhalia, Miss, are on visit to friends
in town.
r. L. Lightfort Jr. has gone East
to purchase fall and winter stock of
Jewelly etc.
Miss Mamie Carter has left for
Blue Mountain Seminary, Blue Mouu-
tain, Miss.
DIR. Mask and family, have returned
from pleasant visit to friends and
relatives at the Junction.
Vernon Hudson has gone to enter a
Medical college in Baltimore. HIS
many sterling qualities will ensure him
deserved success.
Mrs. Carroll and daughter of Smith
field Va, vino have been visiting rela-
tives in town, have returned home.
A pleasant trip to them.
Mrs. Baldwin has returned to take
charge of a department in st. James
Hall school. She is a most accom-
plished teacher.
J. R. AIcClarty of Hickory Valley
now represents Carbery & Casey,
Wholesale Liquor dealers, Memphis.
Dick is stirring and reliable young
business man and will win success.
Mr.. Id1 B tito, left Monday morn
II FIR Bolivar. Tennessee, where she
.nAeascAarge Of the musical department
the Female Institute. She was ac
nmpanivd by her Younger sister, Miss
Lizzie Lockrad, who becomes a pupil.
Hcqn2is .4pDepD.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-09-15
HIS LAST BRINK.
A Young Man who Raised his hand AID
swore TO Truth.


No, Gentlep.en, DON'T want auythins 70
f. drink tonight said young man the other
night, vl-en invited By severaIfrlends 10 Join
an irnbibing circle. 4 have been in Little
Rock Tor the last year, and must confess
that have been guilty Of excuses that
would deeply grieve my mother, we're she to
hear Of them
"Oh, come on, John; just have one drink
with the boys pleaded member Of the
the party. I'VE are on little high tonight
but Tomorrow morning we'll come around
an right. Hang it, can't You trust yourself
to have In, once in while? You are an
ambitious young fellow, but take the history
of England; for instance, and show me man
who didn't have his fun occasionally. / can
drink or let It alone, and bet your life when
get with crowd ofIively fellows Pm not
goingto let chance for finn escape me.
Blamed little wesee anyway.
cts different with me, boys When
begin drinking l don't know where TO
STOP"
stop when We do" urged that friend OF
his
"IIl tell you what I'll do, said the young
man. cpl drink my last with you tonight
for Unjust quit I'll never be any account
until do desist. Give me a little whisky
and'lemonp'
Ppm one of the best men in town!' ex-
claimed the young man few hours later, rs
he sat alone in a saloon Hi friends had
urged him to 20 bed, and had endeavorcd
to take him from the saloon, but sailing had
gon away. This is my last drink," he ex-
claimed. "Here: old partner" addressing
a topper who had just entered shave a drink
with me, Pm one of the best men in the
country" and they both laughed till the bar
keeper threatened to eject them from the
house.
'No, sir. I'll never get drunk again, ex
claimed the young man.
"I've heard you say that often" said a
friend standing near.
"Boys, I'll not go to bed now, but really
this is my last drunk. 1 know have often
said it before, but mean it this time
Don't I, old boy?" and he slapped the old
topper until water ran from his ewes" I'll
hold up my right hand and sware it, Here
in the preseuce of these witness and the Great
Creator, swear that I'll never get drunk
again."
Leaving the saloon late at night, he reeled
into an alley and fell. Next morning po-
liceman found him, dead. In his hand he
held PHOTOGRAPH, bearing this inscrip-
ton:
"To John: From his devoted mother
He had truthfully spoken. He will never
get drunk again.