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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1882-01-26
ne Old Kitchen Fire.
BY @. wKsLRY sRRvoss.

In the home Of my childhood, where
tall poplars grew,
Was huge Kitchen fireplace, homely
to view,
with It's old-fashioned crane and Its
trammels Of wire.
That swung the ''cook-pot" DER the
old kitchen fire.
Back.loes were, In winter, piled up to
the Hue,
with fore. sticks Of hick'ry, or maple
In lieu;
Whence bright, cheerful flames would
leap higher and higher.
Tillall was aglow round the old kit III
en- fire.
In spring time the bacon and should
ers and hains
We're hung up to cure In those ample
old jambs,
Aud all the home comforts that heart
could desire
Were plenty and free round that old
kitchen FIRE.
When the chores were oil done and the
back-logs In place
We drew round the table, and, bow
ing for grace"
AL joined In thanksgiving, pronounc..
ed by the sire,
For blessings surrounding our old
kitchen fire.
Oft-times was that kitchen the neigh.
bors' resort
For social enjoyments or Juvenile
sport,
And children would cluster around our
grandsire
To hear his war tales by the old kitsh.
en- fire,
And mark how he shou'dered his
crutch M he eyed
The old fiint-lock gun, with veterans
pride,
Where 1t peacefully hung Ia its green
Dalze attire
Upon rude wooden hooks DER the old
kitchen fire.
Each fortnight "thc preacher" came
round ON his beat,
And there In sweet union the faithful
would meet;
Nor envied the church, with its cloud
piercing spire,
Content to commune round the old
kitchen fire.
The purest enjoyuents ever have
known.
Were those when iuing ed at HON.
with my own
With parents and children, and house
hold entire,
Assembled around the dear old kitch
en- fire.
One soul was az gentle and sweet al
the dove
The bond Of our circle. its centre OF
Whose hands, though oft weary,
seemed never to tire
Oflabors OF love round the old kitch,
en- flre.
As the mother-bird guardeth the nest
Of fher brood,
Thus watchful was she for our sAfety
and good;
And often she toiled after all would
retire
Our garments to mend by the old
kitchen fire.
Contentment and happiness reigned
In our home;
We dreamed not OF sorrow or parting
tocome;
Nor thought we how soon our beloved
might expire,
And pass to her rest from the old
kitchen fire.
Death entered our fold, yet we mourn.
ed not alone;
Friends kindly commingled their tears
with our own;
Our griefstricken hearts little cheer
could acquire,
For the gloom that o'ershadowed our
old kitchen fire;
Tho tn lily was plucked from our
garland OF love,
10 bloom In ambrosial gardens above,
How could we but murmur at Deaths
cruel Ire,
As we bore her remains from the old
kitchen fire =
We tenderly garnsred her ashes away,
10 rest till the dawn OF earth's rally
ing day.; s4s
Meath low-drooptng willows, where
bloomed the sweet-brisr,
Then, hsart-broksn. turned tow'rd the
old kitchen IRE.
SIN wended We thither each desolate
night;
Tho the angel had vanished the hearth
was still bright,
Sut the charm had departed that once
Gid inspirs
vlur lOrn-lr.. A.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1882-01-26
His Honor and Bijah.

James Fitzpatrick had on excuse
for drinking two glasses OF wbiskey
on top of three glasses OF beer. 1t
was his mother-iu-law's birthday,
and he felt il his solemn duty to
commemorate the same. But he
had no excuse for annoving a Cons
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1882-01-26

them out Of their skins. Most winter
schools are open in the fall. The
best winter school | ever went TO
didn't open until spring, and the 6rst
day it opened tho teacher took sick
and the school house was locked up
for the season, Once in whilo we
have q very severe fall, but nothing
like the fall Of Adam and Eve in the
Garden Of Eden. summer Is mis-
naned. It should be called Pride,
for doesn't pride 60 before fall I"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1882-01-26
Boys Composition on Fall.

is q boys composition on
This 10 fall. because it falls
season Of the year. Leaves
n, as well as thermometers and
ice of straw hats. Old topors,
ign tho pl edge in summer, are
to tall when iall cider making
for straws show which way
der goes. Hnsking corn 10 one
pleasures of fail, but pleasure
ood f'r boys | don't think.
on want II little fuo 10, them
A husky old msu can 70
;h u good deal OF corn, some
Digging taters is nnothrr Of
all amusements. The way ]
, dig taters Is TO wait until
r~ kaEoI ninnt, al ,hon IL.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1882-01-26

In all lies allureinents one charm to
admire
Like tn home scenes Of yore round
the old kitchen IRE.
CHICAGO INTER-OcEAN.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
4 PLEASANT GOOD MORN
ING"

Don't forget to say "good mcrn-
ing" Say 1t to your parents, Your
brothers, your sisters, your school
mates. your teachers and say it
.eheerfully and with smile. twill
do you good and do your friends
good. There's kind of inspira-
ton In every good morning."
heartily spuken, that helrs to make
Eope fresher and work lighter.
1t seems really to make the morI-
ing good, and to be prophecy of
good day to come after it. An6 if
this De true of the ''good morn
ing" it Is SO also of kind, heart
some greetings. They cheer the
discouraged. rest the tired one,
and somehow make the wheels of
life run mere smoothly. Be liberal
with them then, and let no morning
pass, however dark and gloomy it
may be, that you do not help at
least to brighten by your smiles
aud cheerful words.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
AN ARKANSAW BOY
WANTS TO KNOW ALL ABOUT SAMSON
AND THE BIBLE.

(From the Arkansaw Traveler.l
Pa, SAID the Rev. MuIkittle' s
son, Samson was q strong man,
wasn't hep
Yes, Samson was the strongest
man that ever lived
Tell Inc about him.
1T was intended that Samson
should be the strongest man, and
before he was born
The bewildered expression ON the
child's face arrested the minister in
his nurratiou.
Before he was born?' asked the
boy.
Yes; befrre-that is. before he
was found in II hollow Stun"
Just like little sister,
Yes; just before he was found an
angel appeared and foretold of his
strength, saying that no razor must
tonch his head.
WAS the angel afraid that the
razor would cut him?'
"Nn; the angel meant that his
strength lay in his hair. aud that
his hair must not be cut off.
III / let my hair grow long. can I
lift more than I can now?'
i don't know about that
Are women stronger than men?'
No
But they've got longer hnir.'
Yes. they have longer hair.
"A woman couldn't whip you,
could she?'
no; not easily.
WAS Samson II Domociat?'
4 don't know
But why don't you know? I'll
know if was rs old as you. How
many men was it Samson killed.
One thousand
He was bad, wasn't he?'
No
But when a man kills anybody
he's bad
The Lord was with Samson
But the Lord says YOU mustn't
kill anybody. Did Samson go to
heaven?
I suppose so.'
He is the strongest angel there,
isn't hep
'You are getting foolish again
But l WALT to know. Will you
know Samson when you go to
heaven?'
1 suppose So
But You Won fool around linn,
will you? Ii he wuster hit you he'd
break your wings, wouldn't Ee?'
Go to your mother. The next
time you attempt to question me
about the Bible l shall whip you
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
THE REASON WHY.

Where is the old steward?" in-
quired traveller as he stepped
aboard an outgoing steamer, just
previous to bis departure.
"Oh, he was discharged some
time ago" replied the captain.
why. he seemed to be first
class fellow" rejoined the first
spe ,ker; "why WIS he kicked .on,?"
We'll. to tell the truth, he got
too big for his breeches, and we
bounced him. emphaticalIy ejacu-
lated the captain.
Tnis conversation occurred with
i'll hearing OF u brisht-eyed, iutelli-
gent little girl, the daughter of one
of the tourists on the steamer. Sub
sequently another passeLger ar
rived, and, aftri bestuwine casual
glance around, said:
Il don't see the old steward;
what has become of him?"
Il think he was discharged, )" vol
unteered IL by-s. auder.
dc you know What foI?''
NO, sir"
Il do" piped a small voice from
the cablE door.
Looking around, the inquirer
saw the smiling face of I. little girl
peepimg ont ut him.
"n ell, my dear" said he. "why
was the steward discharged"
"Oh, l doh't like to TELL" she
blushingly replied.
But want to know" he per-
sisted. Come tell me, that's good
girl. What did they discharge him
iol?" q
Cause" she slowly answered.
" cause his pants were too short!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
HE DIDN'T BARK.

John Henry. the masher, stood
on the corner with another one of
his kind, watching for ii girl to come
along whom LIE might crush. At
last IA thin young WOMAN from the
rural districts caus by, and John
Henry thought hs had found her.
As she passed lie said something
about her being bouy, but he went
after her. aud, catching up, he said:
"Good evening, Miss.
"Good evening"" she replied,
locking at him SO snsLiciously that
he hesitatad.
"Ahem, Miss, ahem, a."
"Mell," " she PUT in, "why don't
you bark9"
Bark? Bark9 What do you
mean? I don't quite understand"
''Oh, you don't? Why, in our
conntry a puppy that has had any
training always bafks W Ltn he finds
u bonel"
John Henry didn't have any more
to say, and to this day he is q
changed man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
PATENTS.

we continue to act as Solicitors for Pat
.nts, Caveats. Trade Marks, Copyrights,
etc, for the United States, Canada, Cul >
England, France, Germany, etc. We
nave had thirty-fiye years expert
rnce.
Patents obiaiPed through us are no.
siced in the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. This
.arge and splendid illustrated weekly
,aper. S3 20, year, shows the Progress
If Science. is very interesting. and has
N enormous circulation. Address
IUNN Il Co, Patent Solicitors, pull
ishers of SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 26l
Broadway cor. Warren ST.. New York.
Land b,ol about Patents sent free,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

zard and the record of a convict.
You might add that my brother
hasn't got wife that has fus. That
will hit HIM where lie is sore, for
his brothers wife is subject to fits.
| don't care to lug any personalities
into this campaign unless I am
obliged to-"
"We can't do it. Colonel. Your
rival is our personal friend. He is
a subscriber.
"Pshaw! I thought you were
running an independent paper in
the interest of the people, but l see
you are the subsidized organ of u
political clique" And off he went
toesee the editor of the other paper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
State of Louisiana, Parish of Tan pgipahoa

1t is hereby ordered that the rule of
Court, rendered April 6, 1880. be and the
same is hereby amended, as follows:
From and after July first, 1882, the
terms of Court of the several parishes
composing the Eighteenth judicial Dis
trict shall commence on :be following
dates:
Parish CT Tangipahod.
jury terms-Seeond Monday in Janu-
ary and first Monday in June. Court
erms-Fourth Monday in April and Sec
ond Monday in November.
Parish Of Washington.
Jury terms-Fourth Mondays in Janu-
ary and June. Court terms-Second
Monday in May and first Monday in De-
cember.
Perish Of LiringstoR.
Jury terms-Tuesday after the second
Monday in March, and Tuesday after
the fourth Monday in October. Court
terms-Tuesday after the second Mon
day in April, and Tuesday after the
fourth Monday in November.
Parish Of s. Tdmmdny.
Jury terms-rourth Monday in March
and second Monday in October. Court
terms-Fourth Monday in May and third
Monday in December.
Signed in open court. June IA, 1882.
JAS. NJ. THOMPSON,
Judge Eighteenth Judicial District
A true copy.
V. CAsTANe, Deputy Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

The Ieras Sutangs comes to the
front with this truthful story of a
woman . idea of Insurance:
An insurance agent applied to a
woman in Austin to induce her to
get her husbands life insured.
will / be sure to get the money
IT he dies right OFF,
Certainly. madame.'
But will you give me any assur-
ance that he will die right off,
No, madame, we can't do that.
'Then what good will it do me to
have his life insured. if he don't
de? knew there was some catch
aoout this Insurance business
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
Why Should They2

No man or woman can do salts
factory work when the brain is dull,
the nerves unsteady. tue system re-
l,xed and they feel general,
wretched. Whv should anybody
irag through their work in this
condition, when a buttle of Par
Aer's Ginger Touic will ut meder-
ate cost gave them the strength and
will to perform their Guties satis-
Iactorily.-E
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
The EDITOR OF THE OTHER
PAPER.
[From the Printers Circular. ]

LFrom the Printers Circular.
"Are you the editor?" said the
man, who Wore II cunclliatory smile
aud dyed beard, as he took seat
III our office.
We acknowledged that at present
we served aud instructed the people
in that capacity, and to prove our
assertion we showed him the blis-
tiers made on our hunds by our ex-
rriions in operating the Archi-
m.dean lever that moves the world.
well, want you to surprise me
with II haltering personal notice i'll
your paper. am going to run for
con. ::,,ble in the Eighth Ward, and
sant something heat il the way of
Il send-off.
"Our columns are always open to
advance the best interests of the
public; hut we shall expect You to
irst surprise us with pecuniary
consideration, not necessarily for
publication, but merely as rledse
of good faith"
I'll pay. A man can't expect to
be surprised without paying for it
.u advance. What have you got?"
We can accommodate you with
almost any kind of a personal no.
tice, from cheap electro-plated
biography to an eighteen-karat
obituary, and at a scale of prices
varying according to the strain on
our columns and veracity. Now,
now would you like this? 1t is IA
neat little pre-Raphaelite gem, and
will cost you only 81 so:
"'Our enterprising townsman,
Col. b. than whom there is
no more popular and genial gentle
man Ill the length and breadth OF
tue Empire State, has consented, al
the solicitation OF many friends, to
saci itice his very profitable busl-
ness to the public good, and has
authorized US to announce him n
a candidate for the honorable office
of constable OF this precinct. T."
IF that is not strong enough,
here is Michael Angelo. full size.
i'll which your qualities of head and
heart will be touchlngly alluded to.
and you will he recommended for
your generous impulses-only 50 81
each insertion. Then We have IA
brilliant thing, after Mozart, which
is really intended for guberuatoriai
caniidates-speaks of your slim
p'iclty OF character, jeans clothes
.,nl pay-as-you-go procliylties-bul
II can be easily lua.ie to suit pros
pectlve constable. 1t will cost yon
50. There Several others from 81
To $40 each. For referring to you
us mn old landmark. 81 extra is
Gang ii"
Il reckon yon can saw me off s.
worth; hut y"u ulust throw i'll
something about my var record"
We always do that"
"And just wind up 10y Surprising
Captain Bib Smlke. He is running
,siiusa me. | senldnt say any
thing be might take ofense at.
Only say lac Is not tit for the Office,
because he has breath like q buz-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
MAKE SOMEBODY GLAD.

On fife's rugged road,
As we journey each day,
Far, far more of sunshine
Would brighten the way,
If, forgetfui of self
And our troubles, we had
The will and would try
To make other hearts glad.
Though of the worlds wealth
We've little In store,
And labor to keep
Grim want from the door,
With hand that is kind
And heart that is true,
Tc make Others glad
There is much we can do.
As word kindly spoken,
A smile or tear,
Though seeming but trifes,
Full often may cheer.
Each day of our lives
Some treasure would add,
We're We conscious that We
Had made somebody glad.
Those who sit in the darkness
Of sorrow, so drear,
Have need of world
or solace and cheer.
There are homes that are 5esolate,
Heart" that are sad
Do something for some one,
Make somebol! glad.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

A young fellow asked another at
a ball II his girl was there. Yes"
said he. 'Do you see that girl
dressed in pinks" That splendid
looking woman with Iuagniicent
eyes? You dou't sa,! How lucky
You are!" Just SO; okscourse +
am; well, my girl Is tie next Que to
her"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
CENTENARY COLLEGE.
JACKSON IA

A full corps of teachers. Two new
professors. Necessary expenses for
board and tuition not more than $l45 in
che Preparatory. and Sl65 in the College
Department. Next session begins the
first Monday in September, 1882. Send
for catalogue.
D. M. Bush, President.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
SCHOOL NOTICE.

Coyingtpn, La, Sept. Is, 1882
Miss Mary Keliar will reopen her
school on MONDAY, October 2. 1852,
and respectfully solicits the fsyors OF
her former patrons and friends. Terms
moderate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
An ExpIanatlou.

The delicate. tiowery and lasting
fragrance oi Florestou Cologne ex-
plaiu why it Is such o faEor1te with
the LADIES'.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

5SS a week in J"nr own town.
'-rms IN 1 - out it free. Address, ii.
I,LLErr & TO. Portland. Ne.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
TERMS OF COURT.
CIRCUIT COURT.

st. -Tammany Parish-Fourth
Monday in February and fourth
Monday in July.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

he onl" .ariect RICE Thresher.
.l,o El CINE. Write for ices to
ALLEN 4 oYME, New Orleans, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11
THE C0VINGT0N HIGH
SCHOOL,
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Located In the town of Covington, will
reopen Monday morning, Sept III, 1882,
AT o'clock, under the management and
instruction of Mr.. w. w. DuNBRAcco, "a
graduate of the Baltimore CITY College
The school-room has been somewhat
altered, and is now more commodious
and better adapted for the accommoda-
ton of the scholars There will be four
grades, with tuition fees as follows:
Per Month.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Spelling and Reading. 81 90
SECONDARY DEPARTMENT.
Spelling. Reading, Writing, Pri-
mary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography. ..... ....... / so
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Arithmetic. Geography, Grammar,
Spelling and History ........ 2 0G
CLASSIC DEPARTMENT
Algebra, Latin, Arithmetic, Geog-
rapby, Grammar, Spelling and
history ......... ......... 3 90
All tuition fees must be paid Oh the
Both day OF each month.
Thanking the public for past favors.
we earnestly solicit their patronage for
the scholastic term of lSS2-S3.
No particular religious creed taught
iR this scaool.
For further information, apply to
WM. G. WARREN, President,
Or w. w. DUNBRACCO, Principal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-11-11

iFarisi. Of St. Tammany, State of Louisi-
ana.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-02
Water Notice.

TTNION FEED COMPANY, A. w.
~ BUSH, Manager. See advertise
nent ON other page. 70
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-02
DEPARTURES

DEC. r
Schr Gen'l Seigel for Koolau
Schr Kekailuohi for Hanalei
Schr Kaala for Koolau
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-02
NEsseLs ExpEcTep.V

~ - - - ~ q ~. - Ne
Rig Name From Due
Bark d G Murray, FIN s. f. Dec Q
Bktnc Emma Augusta, FIN Pt Gamble for
Kahului, Dot 2
Blk Alden Besse, from Portland, .cs due
Bark Lizzie Marshal, FIN Pt Candles I
Brit stm Sucz, Dodd, from s F. Dec II
Stmr Australia, FIN Sydney, Dec Is
StmJ City of Sydney, from S. f, Dec "a
Br bk Ullock FIN Liverpool, Dec
Blk Abcr Aman FIN Glasgow, Dec
Bktnc Discovery, I'm s f., Nov IA
Bktne J d Spreckcls, I'm s F, Nov 20.
Am bktne Klikitat,' tRNJ .s.f
Blk North StaI, from Newcastle
Br ship Ambassador, fin Newcastle
Bark Amy Turner from Boston
Am bktnc Amelia from Port Gamble
Blk Emma, fromPuget Sound, Aug 10
Bark Loeb Lee, FIN Newcastle, Dec
Blk G r Bishop, from Bremen, Feb 10
Bark -, from Boston,, Apr "a
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-02
VESSELS IN PORT.

Am schr Claus Spreckels I
Bark Helen w. Almy, Freeman,
Ger blk Livingston
Haw brig Nihito, Cameron
Am bark Hope, Aspolet
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TELEPHONE.
ARRIVALS.

Dec. l.
Schr Haleakala from Pepeekeo Woo
Schr Kaala from Koolau
Dec. p
Stmr G II Bishop froia Kauai (
Stmr Lehua from Maui and Molokai
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PASSENGERS.

From Kauai, per c. r.. Bishop,
Dec 2-Mr Grip and servant, j
Kauai, Mr. Bingham, n Janer, Mr.
Kruse, Mr. Whitman, CHI Bishop,
A G Treadrille, j Grahlem, two
Master Glade, DR. Hammond and
wife, Miss Thompson and'12 deck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-01
why He Objected.

A crude old farmer, living on the line of
one of the recent railroad surveys, and who
is owner of a barn of large dimensions, with
huge swinging doors on both sides, observed
a posse of surveyors busily driving a row of
stakes through his premises that extended to
the very center of his big barn. Sanntering
leisurely toward the trespassers, with an air
%savoring something of indignation, he ad-
dressed the leader of the gang as follows:
'Layin' eout another railroad? ?"
''Surveying for one was the reply.
"Goin' threw my barn p
"Don't see how we can avoid it"
"Wall, now, mister" said the worthy
farmer, Il calkerlate I've got sumthin' tew
say bout that. | want you tew understand
that I've got sumthin' else tew dew besides
runnin' out tew open and shet them doors ev-
cry time a train wants tew go threw
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-01

that little scheme O cuttin' the jack. an now
my friend, I'll give ye a little bit O. advice.
I let yer win all my cash so I could clean
yer out. Eff I'd a tried to clean yer at poker
l could have done it, but you'd a stopped
playin' before you got broke, SO | laid for
you. AFTER this when yer goin' ter cut the
jack, don't let anyone handle the keerds first.
Mr.. Greenin IL give yer fifty dollars outen
the stakes, an l guess yer bad better light
out at Chicargo, and yer want ter keep yer
eye peeled, fur yer know them Chicago peo-
pies noted fur their big feet, an they amt
in any way delicate about useing 'em if they
git skinned by a sharper. Good evenin |!
Me an them two fellers had a good laff over
the way we faxed 'em, and since then I amt
played no cards. Of course I don't s'pose
any o. you felier would cheat at keerds, an
I've no '%jections to playin' with you, though
l did see Bill Carkuff slippin' a mace down
onlo his lap to lay for a mace full. Ye see,
now boys, why / don't play any keerds. Let's
chuck again fur the drinks, an then / guess
I'll 60 hum, fur I've got a case fur salt an
battery to-morror mornin' fore Squire Dew
it,"
Having ''chucked" for and disposed of his
drink, Jerry babe the crowd good night and
started home, and the game of poker was re-
newed.