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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29
pERLEY,s RAnRoAD DILL.

We issue this week, In supplement
form, the full text of Senator Periey's
Railroad bill, now before the Legisla-
ture. in order that every reader Of tho
NEWS may know its provisions and
intelligently consider Its merits. We
also give some extracts from q PAM
phlet received at this Office, which,
we suppose, was published by the
friends of the measure. So far as We
can learn, the sentiment of the people
Of this section-while friendly to the
construction of the proposed road by
capitalists - is ~unalterably against
granting q subsidy in any form. Our
county finances are already in too
critical q condition to embark in any
hazardous undertaking of this kind.
Besides, we do not exactly see where
the s.benefts to White Pine county's
revenue" which the friends Of the
bill claim, come in, not for five or six
years to come, at least. Our citizens
should call a meeting and give ex-
preston to their views on the subject,
that our delegation at Carson may act
accordingly when the bill comes up
for final action.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29
The following is the correct ssnsus
returns of this State, by counties:
A MANpAmUs has been is,uea b,

A MANDAMCs has been issued by
the Supreme Court at Washington,
demanding that Carl Schurz issue to
Mcbride the patent to land which
was withdrawn by the Secretary at
the instance Of the Mormons, who
had included the land within the lin
Its Of a city to prevent the Gentiles
from obtaining it. This Is the first
mandamus served on a Cabinet off,
GERS since 1888, when it was done in
the case Of Amos Kendall, Postmas-
ter General.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29
Oppoasag the Treaty.

Senator Rockhill offered a resolu-
ton in the State Senate last Saturday,
opposing the ratification of the recent
treaty negotiated between China and
the United States, on the ground that
it opens the way for Chinese to be-
come citizens. We have carefully
read the treaty as published, aud
agree with Mr.. Rockhill that it is the
most meaningless and indefinite
diplomatic paper we have ever Pc
rused. What a flourish of trumpets
and the amount of words these Com
missioners use to express nothing !
The treaty is neither flesh, fish nor
fowl. 1t is anything and everything
according to the construction one may
choose to place upon It.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

A COMIC London paper, Mooushine
has a sketch Of the Dublin trials,
with Judge May s~invisibleo behind
an non barricade and the Jurors and
witnesses all fortified by proof
breastworks, while the police, with
their rifles cooked, look out anx-
ously for danger, and the only COM
Portable individual in tine neighbor-
hood is the mar in the dock, who,
with a comical leer, is eontsntedly
smoking his dhudeen
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

ALL. the talk regarding what the
Democrats were to do In the Legisa-
ture upon the railroad question
already shows, upon its face, to have
been nothing but campaign wind. It
Is not the intention Of the present
Legislature to grapple with the rail-
road question, II their action, up to
date, may be taken as any criterion
In the matter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

NEVADA is entitled to the services
of two Senators and one Representa-
tive in the two houses Of Congress,
but Hon. r. NJ. Daggett, says the
Elko Post, Appeals to be the only
one having interest enough in n af-
fairs to occupy his seat and perform
the duties of his Office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

ARKANSAS has taken the advice of
the epigrammatic member Of Con-
gress, who advised raising less hell
and more cotton, and the past year
produced $50, 000, 900 worth Of the
latter commodity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

al THINK" said the Rev. H. w.
Beecher, in a speech the other night,
sthat IL the city of New York were
built of glass, so that everybody
could Q what everybody else was
doing, the morality Of the city would
raise fifty per cent In one year,
Henry Henry! how would 1t be In
Brooklynf
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

A GOOD bill has been introduced In
the Assembly by Speaker Merrill. 1t
is an amendment to the law for the
protection Of the wages of miners and
others, making miners, mechanics
and laborers preferred creditors in the
sum Of 5000 or under.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

THE Carson smelling works have
come to a halt for lack of funds. Per-
haps the Carson folks wanted the
works, but wanted other people to
build them, just like some Eureka
citizens want a railroad to the Colo
RADIO.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29

THE Union and Central Pacific
Railroad Companies are negotiating
for a reduction of overland passenger
fares.-Exchange.
This is q little thin taffy for the
kgislators~
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29
Rabbit Metal.

WE HAVE FOR SALE SEVERAL
w hundred pounds of old type, suitable
for babbitt metal. Will be sold, in quantities
to suit purchasers Apply at the News Office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-01-29
Delinquent Sale.
CTAR MINING COMPANY.

Location of principal place Of business, San
Francisco, California
Location of works. Cherry Greek. White
Pine County, Nevada.
Notice. There is delinquent Upon the
following described Stock. on account Of
Assessment NO. A., levied on the 18th day of
December, 1850. the several amounts set oppo-
site the names Of the respective oharehold-
ers, IS follows:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Tribute of Respect.

Hall of San Marcos Lodge No. 3i2, F. A. NJ.
WHEREAS, in the Providence of Almighty
God, this Lodge has been called to mourn
the death of one of its most valued members,
Bro. A. b. F. Kerr, therefore:
ResolOed, LIST. That in the death of our
brother Kerr, this Lodge has lost one of its
best and most valued members, the commu-
nifty good and true citizen, and his family
a loving father and husband
Resolced. End. That we deeply sympa-
thize with his bereaved family in their Attic
tons. but hereby express our hope and firm
belief that be has passed form the labor of
this world to the refreshment of the future.
Resided, Bird That we will cherish his
memory as among the brightest jewels of
our Lodge and endeavor 10 emulate his IL
lustrious example IS man and as Mason
ReSoloei, 4th- That copy of these res
olutions be spread on the minutes Of the
Lodge, a copy sent TO the FREE PEEss for
publication, and copy to the family Of our
deceased brother.
A HEAToS.
DE- 7. ". BI-AKEzozE
Ed. Z KoSE
Committee.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Appointments West Texas Conference

Appointments West Texas Conference.
The following are the appointments made
by the West Texas Conference, M. E. G. S.
for next year:
Corpus Christi district, W. Monk:
Corpus Christi, Geo. Hinson Victoria and
Cuero, j. T.. Gillett Goliad, w. H. Seat ;
Rockport, J. F. Cook Helena, j. B. Rice
Lagarto, J. F. Denton; Refugio, j. B. Nc
Pherson Laredo Mission, A. G. Biggs.
San Antonio District, O. A. Fisher:
San Antonio, W. j. Young; Floresville, E.
Y. Scale; Cibolo, w. I. Thornberry :;
Medina, T. G. Woods, F. A. Knox; Sabinal,
J. L. Harper; Uvalde, J. w. Stovall; Pear
SAIL w. G. Newton; Cariso, J. K. Waller.
Mason District, A Potter:
Menard, j. Coughan; Concho, to be sup
piled Kerrvile, Center Point, H A Graves !;
Boerne, J. Kingsbury Blanco, r. M. Lea
ton; Round Mountain, M A Black; Mason,
NJ Carpenter; junction, W H Killough.
San Marcos District, W. ]. Joyce:
San Marcos, St., j S Gillett San Marcos
Ct, B. Harris, E. H. Holbrook Kyle Ct,
w Vest Walnut, G B Killough; Lock
hart, T S Garrett; Luling, H S Thrall !;
HARDWOOD, supplied; Seguin, III G Horton !;
Gonzales A Brown.
Texana District. j. H. Tucker:
Texana, w H H Biggs; Boxville, W NJ
Shockley Lavaca Riv,, n W Keith; Con-
crete, E G Duval; Hallettsville, Josith
Cooley; Moulton, A G Nolen Leesville,
Geo. Ward; Sandies, Narwood /;
Clinton, j E Werner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
ON rhirty DAYS, Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Volta.
10 Belts and other Electric Appliances on trial fur
for thirty days to yonng and older persons who
are ihilcted with Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality etc
guaranteeing speedy relief, and complete restura-
tion Of vigor and manhood, Also for Rheums,i Ism
Neuralgia, Paralysis. Liver and Kidney difficulties,
Ruptures and many other diseases, illustrated pam
phet sent free Address voltaic Belt Co. Marshall,
Mich. nlT ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

TO make room for our immense stock
of Holiday goods to arrive, we offer our
entire stock of Dry Goods at reduced
prices. We mean just what we Say.
We have just received large lot of
Philadelphia Shoes that we will also
put on the market at reduced prices.
Hand made Pebble Shoes $3.50
Kid $275.
French /" $3.50.
DALEY BOYS, on the Corner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Nat a BeYerage.

curative properties Of the highest egree, contain
ing no pO0r whisky or pOisopouf drugs- hey do
not tear 6ovn an already debilitated system, but
build IL Up One bottle contains more hops, that
t. more real hop strength. than barrel 81 ordina-
" beer. Every 6rrzEist On Eoehestsr sells hen,
and the Physicians prescribe heu,-BreuiAg Ex-
press q hop Biusrt-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

WE the undersigned have this day bought
Mr.. Alexander Trimble's entire interest in
the firm of P. r. Turner & Co., will contln-
lie the business with P. r. Turner under
the firm name of p. II. Turner d Co., as
before.
w. B. Moore, j. z. PETERS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

LADIES Neck wear, such as Scarfs
Ties. and Ruffs of the latest styles tc
close regardless of cost
DALEY BOYS, on the Corner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
PrOnerty Wanted.

In this town in exchange for splendid
tract of land (640 acres) in Brown Co., front
ing ON Pecan Bayou, two and half miles
from the town of Brentwood.
For particulars apply to this office.
Nov. 20, 2w.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

We will sell our winter clothing and
dress goods at cost for cash for 30 days.
Now is the time to get bargains.
p. r. TURNER q Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

We the undersigned have this day FORM
ed copartnership for the purpose of carry
ing on a general merchandise business IN the
towns of San Marcos and Martindale Texas,
under the firm name of P. r. Turner Il Co.
Thanking the public for their liberal pat
ronage to the old firm we solicit the same
for the new
P. r. TURNER, w. B. MOORE,
j. E. PETERS.
San Marcos, Nov. %, 1881.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

NEW ORLEANS molasses and other
new goods at Hinzie's Wholesale and
retail grocery store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Miss RUSSELL OF the San Marcos
Bookstore. has been compelled to put in
additional shelving to hold all her new
goods. Her store is now in complete
order. and will delight the lovers Of the
beautiful combined with the useful.
All tastes may be gratified there. Don't
fail to make your selections in time. :.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Our Western Produce having come in
Refrigerator Car is fresh and nice.
G. w. DONALDSON & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
"WINE OF CARDUl" four times d.
makes happy household.
For sale by all druggists.

G. T. Sisson, the well-known music deal
er of Austin, has sold his entire business to
Messrs. Hazard & Raymond. Hazard is
Sisson's son-in-law, and has had charge of the
business for some time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Black Cashmere 40 in. all wool 45c
65c, 75c, 900, 81 and $l.l0 per I'D. al
Malones Cheap Store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

few ladies vests to close at reduced Prices
DALEY BOYS, on the Corner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
NOtice.-.Change of Firm.

have this day sold my entire interest in
the firm of p. r. Turner & Co., to W. b.
Moore and ]. Z. Peters and solicit for them
a liberal share of the public patronage be-
slowed on the old firm.
ALEXANDER TRIMBLE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

OATS. Antitrust Seed Oats for sale at
G.. w. DONALDSON d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

AN ENTIRE APIARY, including some
fine Italian bees. will be sold at cost. En-
uuire at FRET PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Pain and weakness Of lungs, liver, kidneys. and
urinary organs relived by using Browns Iron Btters
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
as cheap as Daley Bros. on the corner.

Black Sstins, plain aud brocade, 75c.
per yd. at Malones CheapStore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Trimming silks black and colors 65cts
per I'D. at Malone's Cheap Store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

We have large stock of the follow
ing Rooda, which we offer cheap for
cash: Notions, Hats. Caps, Zeigler
Shoes. all kinds, Mud Boots and Bro.
gan Shoes, Prints, Domestics, Flannels.
Jeans, Gents furnishing goods, and in
fact every thing in the dry goods line.
Also 50sacks of coffee to arrive which
we will sell very low for cash by the sack
p. r. TURNER Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

FoR cheap goods and polite attention, go
N j. Ross BRowN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

SEE prospectus of that excellent family
paper, the Detroit Free Press. We club our
paper with it at So, 40 for both.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

DALEY Boys on the corner, have just re-
ceiyed new lot of Prints
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Bargains ! Bargains !! Bargains!!!

We are selling our entire stock of fall ano
winter clothing at reduced prices. All
come and examine them.
IGLEHRT & BLACK.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Call at McAllisters and get a glass lamp
wick and save trouble in trimming wicks and
smoked chimnies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
HOMB NEWS.

B.neA1Ns-Dress Goods-Lower still at
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Shaded Ribbons all colors at
MALoNE's.

Wilhoft's Fevsr and Ague Tonic, the old reliable
remedy, now sells for one dollar. See sdvertise-
ment. tt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
DIR. w. r. SimcOck, Dentist.

Can be found at the Hofheinz Hotel from
the 21st to the 26th of each month All
work done as cheap as good work can be
done in Western Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
BUSINESS CARDS.
ANNOUNCER ENT!

MRS. & MISS RANDALL,
would respectfully
inform the ladies' Of San Marcos aud vicinity that
they ale prepared TO do
DRESS-MAKING IN
The Latest Styles, also Cutting and Fitting
done by measure. Satisfaction guaranteed. They
al,o keep a select lot Of Loces, Ties, Coll RS,
Handkerchiefs, Underwear &c, at
prices that defy competition. &C. 20-3m
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

We have no full schedule of the late change
If railroad time, we can only continue to
rive the time for this place. Southwark
honnd trains arrive Mt Lao P. M. and $50 p
" Northwardat 9.42 A. NJ and 2.27 p. NJ
The l. 40 and 227 trains bring the mails
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
just Received.

Misses and childrens Hood.
Goats.
6 " Hoods and Coats.
" " Mufs and Hoods.
Full assortment of knit goods at
MALONE's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

The largest line of Ladies Hose in
the town to close at % cts, former price
30. 40 anil 30 cts q pair.
All wool flannel to close at reduced
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
"wTNE or cARDUIs makes rosy

cheeks and clear cOnPlexiooS
For sale b. al druggists
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Preaching at the Christian Church.

Elder w. III. D. Darlington, of Austin
will hold protracted meeting commencing
Friday night of this week.
Subject for Friday night: 1.-THE Sin Of
Esau"
For Saturday night: Positive Com
mandments"
Sunday morning at IL A. M.-"Wha'
shall do to be Saved"
Sunday night THE work of the Holy
Spirit in the conversion of the Sinner"
Other appointments will be made as the
meeting progresses.
COUNTY CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of up to date:
State VS.. A. J. Smith, aggravated assault,
not guilty,
State VS.. Sheriff., dismissed.
State vs.. Dan Gibson, aggravated assault,
not guilty.
State VS.. John Gibson and Henry Barnes,
dismissed,
State VS.. Doc wank;n, aggravated assault
Lot guilty.
State VS.. VIM. Kelly, aggravated assault
plead guilty, fine S25.
State vs.. Tom Durham, continued by
State.
There were Is cases confined for service,
and s by. agreement
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Shaded Frenges, all colors at Ma
loues.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Now is THE TIME to buy nice dress pat
tern for less money than ever at
JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Black Cheineille and beaded frenge
at Malone's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

New Overcoats just notwithstanding
very low at
JOHNSON &, JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

Take "BLACK-DRAUGHT" and you
will never be bilious.
For sale by all druggists.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

LUDDEN BATES the noted musical pub
fishers of Savannah, Ga, continue to favor
us with their excellent monthly, the South
ern Musical journal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
GROCERIES & HARDWARE

GROCERIES 4 HARDWARE-
Besidese their heavy stock of Gro
ceries, G. w. Donaldson & Co., carry one of
the best stocks of Hardware in the town,
and are constantly increasing it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

FoR SALE or TRADE--we are authorized
10 sell, or trade for desirable land, one OF
the most attractive homes in San Marcos
There are two inclosed lots, with SING cot
tage Of four rooms. permanent water, gar
den, dc For particulars enquire at the
EEEx Pass Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

JUST ARRIVED. -Crinolines Sewing Silks,
Elastic cord and Webbing, Stocking Sup
porters, Silk handkerchiefs, Zephyr wool,
Ladies and Childrens hosiery, &c, at
j. Ross BRowN's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

San Marcos, Nov. %, 1881.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08

DALEY BOYS, on the Corner:
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WE MEAN TT
From this date general reduction in
dress goods-Seeing is believing-come and
see JOHNSON q JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-08
Railroad Time.

THURSDAY, q, 1901.
Railroad Time.
Wo have no full schedule of the late change
Of railroad time, sowe can only continue to
oive the time for this place. Southwark
honnd trains arrive ut lao p. NJ. and $50 p.
d, Northwardat 9.42 A. NJ. and 2.27 p. NJ.
The l. 40 and 227 trains bring the mails.
.--a----.----.-----.. #
HOMB NEWS
R.pGA1Ns-Dress Goods-Lower still ut
JOHNSON u JOHNSON.
few ladies vests to close at reduced Prices.
DALEY BoYs on the Corner.
OArs.-Anti-rust Seed Oats for sale at
G.. w. DONALDSON d Co.
FoR cheap goods and polite attention, go
TO j. Ross BRowN's
DALEY Boys on the corner, have just re-
ceived new lot of Prints
Pain and weakness OF lungs, liver, kidneys. and
urinary organs relived by using Browns Iron Bters
Our Western Produce having come in
Refrigerator Car is fresh and nice.
G. w. DONALDSON Il Go.
AN ENTIRE APIARY, including some
fine Italian bees will be sold at cost. En-
uuire at FRET PRESS Office.
SEE prospectus of that excellent family
paper, the Detroit Free Press. We club our
paper with it at SO, 40 for both.
Call at McAIisters and get glass lamp
wick and save trouble in trimming wicks and
smoked chimnies.
Now is THE TIME to buy nice dress pat
tern for less money than ever at
JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
New Overcoats just received-Clothing
very low at
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
LUDDEN BATES the noted musical pub
fishers of Savannah, Ga, continue to favor
us with their excellent monthly, the South
ern Musical Journal.
JUST ARRIVED. -Crinolines Sewing Silks,
Elastic cord and Webbing, Stocking Sup
porters, Silk handkerchiefs, Zephyr wool,
Ladies and Childrens hosiery, &c, at
j. Ross Browns.
WE MEAN IT.
From this date a general reduction in
dress goods-Seeing is believing and
see. JOHNSON q JOHNSON.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE
Besidese their heavy stock of Gro
ceries, G. w. Donaldson & Co., carry one OF
the best stocks of Hardware in the town,
and are constantly increasing it.
Bargains ! Bargains /! Bargains!!!
We are selling our entire stock of fall and
winter clothing at reduced prices All
come and examine them.
IGLEHRT & BLACK.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-01-20
A Witty Judge.

Readers ofShRkespeare have always en-
joyed the wit Of "Portia o, " in the Merchant
Of Venfee. by which she saved "Antonio"
from the knife of ''Shylock. The pretend
ed judge affirmed the right of "Shylock"
to his pound of flesh, but added, should a
drop of blood be shed in taking it, his
life would be forfeited. A California
Judge has shown equal wit.
A. hard character, well-known as thief,
was indicted for entering miners tent,
and stealing bag OF gold dust. The
theft was proved. He had been seen to
cut slit in the tent and reach in and
take tho bag. A bright thought occurred
to the counsel for the defence.
"How far did he get when he took the
dustP"
"About halfway in, as he reached
over" said the witness.
May it please your honor" said the
acquittsl of my client. The indictment
is not sustained. He did not enter the
tent. Gan man enter house when
one-half of his body is in, and the other
half out?
The jury and Judge were equal to the
emergency. The verdict of the jury
was, "Guilty as to one-half Of his body,
and not guilty as to the other half" The
sentence Of the Judge was, "Imprison-
ment for the guilty part, of two years.
The prisoner may leave tho other part
behind, or take it with him." The sharp
lawyer was outwitted.