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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands BY an East
India missionary the formula eli simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
manent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and Nervous Com.
plants, after having tested it, 9nderfnl
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt ii his duty to make it known 10 his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire TO relieve human suffer-
ing, will send free of charge to all who
desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions Tor prepar
ing and using. Sent BY mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. 4.
NoYEs, i4a Powers Block, Rochester. New
York.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

Mrs Jennie Mitchell, wife of Hon. G.
B. Mitchell, after long and most pain
full illness, peacefully passed away on
last Sabbath at O'Clock P. NJ. She was
one of the best and most influential
ladies in our midst. She leaves hus-
band and six or seven children to mourn
her loss. The Democrat extendsits con-
dolenee and deepest sympathies to the
afflicted family Mrs. Mitchell was an
earnest member of the Presbyterian
church and has crossed the river and
gone to rest.-Pontotoc Democrat.
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For Sale.

Qfl ACRES OF LAND, THREE MILES WEST
~ Of jackson. On the Mississippi spring< rn1d
Abtt ~ acres Of this tract is hest creek bottom
ana, y acres 81 which IS in cultivation and has
never JAILED 10 produce an average crap in The
mokt ADVERSE seasons. end in good SO sons has nr
lue4 nIe OF cotton, and from 81 10 "a bushels ~
eoFn % ine acre The remaining "a acres are finely
situated and well adapted 20 the raising Of frnits
ana Vegetables nj all kinds. There Is : rreek ~
ntVefIiaiIlng water running through the place and
nearly pay Tor IT, Any one wanting small Mace
convenient to market cannot 10 better than n nm,
cur cure tnls one. For particulars apply 70 D.
.o,,s, y. II. BOYD.
- CIV M!unaoia, Texas
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

We thought that the Fair brought
a good crowd 10 our city, but learned on
last Friday that nothing can successful
Iy compete with circus or an animal
show in its ability TO "draw" By l0
O'Clock all the. principal streets were
completely thronged. The colored ele-
ment predominated, but there were also
scores Of white people. The procession,
with its cages and chariots. its elephants
and camels, It's clowns and its musicians,
was apparently enjoyed by every one
that could get place on side walk or
gallery. Ii was a really tirst-class show,
and we can say for Sells Brothers that
they perform all that they promise.
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FOR SALE

A NEAT DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
"A Convenient o business. on Ebs of Lot Square
south, on President Street, one square south OF
lily itall: For particulars, see Mrs. SARAH f.
IEkREII, on premises. Title perfect
Jackson, Oct. Q lSS3-3t
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Assassinated.

We learn that Mr.. Isidore Dreyfus,
an excellent young man who formerly
resided in jackson, was assassinated last
night, in his store at Durant. His head
was split open with an axe.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

Visitor is good. Mr.. Bradshaw IS =
commercial agent, and one of the clever
est on the road. He is the gentleman
who gave the sack Of coffee premium for
best loaf of bread at State Fair.
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Dor SALE!

TINE House OK CAPITOL STREET. con-
i tanning ten rooms, occupied by Mrs. Buckley
Also the beautiful location Capitol Street. sec
ond house west Of bridge north side OF street. Fol-
TERMS enquire OF Mrs. BULEI.f:Y, Capitol Street
between President and Congress
t2S-l zs=.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

Mr.. Charles ; Mason. Port Gibson. says
Browns Iron Bittcrs is regarded as coed
tonic preparation II gives cutire satistae-
ton >
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Rev. Or. ]. B. McFERRIS. OF tie
Nashville Christian Advocate, is dead.
This is a sad loss to the Methodist
Church South.-Exchange
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

Gen. ]. 4. Smith, State Superinter.
dent of Education, passed last Monday
in Sardis. The Star is indebted to him
for the honor of a pleasant caIl.-Panola
Star,
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FOR SALE.

I OFFER FOR SALE MY RESIDENCE con.
tanning Eight Rooms and Al necessary ont.
houses: large garden etc. Convenient 10 business
AT bargain. For further information, cali amor
me al the Parlor Shoe store
oct4I, e5-Sul. THOS T. PERSONS
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

But his life was a great gain to the
church, and blessing to the age Such
men, though dead, still i've
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WANTED.

DY 4 THOROUGH NEWSPAPER MAN A
u position as Local Editor and Business Man
ager u live well established Democratic news
paper Is practical printer, but cannot work with
type on account Of health. Can furnish the very
best references. Address EpFIoR, care CLARION,
Jackson, Miss.
4 how'll Sat-.
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Bring your cotton to the City Ware
house to have it weighed and sampled
in the best style.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

HEREAFTER the letter list will be pub
lished regularly in the STATE LEDGER.
No other paper will contain it.--State
Ledger.
We cheerfully give our neighbor the
benefit of our circulation in making the
foregoing known to all interested. The
CLARION has published the letter-list
for fifteen years, pro bono paJlico, and
recently requested Postmaster Mckee
to find some other journal that might be
willing to share the honors and emoL
uments incident thereto. If such pub
LEGATION is required, either the govern
ment or those for whose benefit it il
made, ought to pay for it.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-14

Mai. ". J. Bradshaw was 3 visitor ID
his family at this place this week. sum.
nit Times Intelligeneer.
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FOR RENT
s195O REw Apn1

SToRE HOUSE on MAIN STREET oCCr-
- pied at present by lIizhelm Shelton. For
terms, etc, apply 10 L. VI. PARKER
Hngs, eJ- Al Capital Stale Bank
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Messrs. L. L. Teas laIe & Co, Columbus
Miss, say "Rrowa's Iron Bigters il giving
entire satisfaction in every instance"
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Zephyr Department /!

Zephyrs g.. ounce All styles of
Yarns, Silks, etc. Briggs Transfer Pat
terms. Every requisite for Art Needle
work.
Agents for BUTTERICKs PATTERNS
STEDMAX & Co.
c. y. ITO Bone CORSET, at sI.oo.
Never sold for less than $40 in this
market, and the best Dollar Corset in
the world.
STEDaAS & Co.
The largest and best assorted stock of
BOULEVARD SKIRTS ever offered
in the market SOC. to $3.50.
STEDMAS & Co.
Another Invoice of our 40 inch all
wool BLACK CASHMERE. at SIC.
Plenty of it now, but it won't last al
ways, and such bargains don't come
every day.
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Loss of hair and eraynesz. which Otter
mar the prestiest face, are pFevepted =.
Parkerss Hair Balsam.
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High.Grade Jersey Bull Calves for sale.

THAvE 10 or u u 10 = JERSEY Bull CALVES
u for sale. Ready for service early next spring.
These Calves are from the best milk stock by my
thoroughbred Bull. Price, ii taken at onee Is 10 20
dollaG. r. A. WOLFE.
Oct. "a, 'S3-2t
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SIT ATOM WANTED

ny A LADY o. X essfr A. 4rss f.,fssf.
Private EanfIfs IS FtlIine Is 6sSf,S 1f1k
4Aa a4tlt E4XEIfE
1eNtrSesi Co1nlf fs
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Cotton s booming and the City Ware.
house is the place where i boonls.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
,Ianan PerSImmNnS |,

4aaa TREES or THIS MOST ATTRACTIVE
lOVV ami delicious fruit for sale; also, 500 bush
els Brszilig9 AFiishokes, By MKs. ". E. }. BARNES
Crystal springs, Miss.
nov1a 3ss-3.r
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Seed Oats and Barbed Wire

1000 BUSHELS RUST PROOF RED OATS
IOOO at 20 cents.
PAINTED WIRE, at cents.
GALVANIZED WIRE, at cents
Sep.ls-2m. RR0UGHER d BROWNE
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IS da.s7 si zz.Iass'S Tsa|ah Fssni.
lssa = 1'1e. nay - {rH Z
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KKTHE r. st 80 b ) 6E zniarf1 1lidn zerslFel
I'M b M 8I IN a al 1t list july 19z3 Jerry
b1z1lalfg & q \ rEns ~ Ellfss 1ENfE nos j
anS that they af1erpzsls llaSe f7ef escane and nre
SIN zf la1ges
Nov. therefore, !. ROBERT LOWRY. Goxesnor
az Mississippi. a olar the aksre eaAfd I1 the ar
rrst and oliver8 If the said uxareIs 10 tha sheriff
nf TnfIahatchle t1nnfF. Said 1eaetd 81 pay8hlecn
IS Ard do mQrearer, require al oiEcerz
g this s8 Is he aEI1ent 81 sk<If eftts . otzGel
sid frafffTe munfefexs.
GiSen under mr. hand and the tffeot Seai ~ he
St1ts III xad. ~ Jackson, this 81 dry d
R0BERT LOWRY.
IF he GoFeTnor
Snsf12
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You win find it to your advantage to
have cotton weighed and sampled at the
CITY Warehouse. Try it.
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v autifnk ~ -
N1ses tzst4 Azale Af< & q E9NEE
nez.1 S-im Asel clintan. alnds c.. MS.
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PoRTRAI PAINTING

MIR. PoINDExTER HAS RE-oPESED HIS
M Studio in 8 room over A. Yirden's. Citizens
invited to call and see his paintings.
NoY.I4 'S3-tf
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HOUSE WANTED.

COTTAGE WITH 3 OR ROOMS SUITABLE
\ for hborina man With small family. Address
TENANT this office.
NoE.i4, SILT.
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Coal! Con1!.

Fretfni. nursing babies soon beeamG
cheerful and healthy, il the mother uses
Parker's Ginger Touic
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TO OUR
Friends and Patrons


NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 10, 1888.
Our application for an extension hav-
ing been granted by our creditors. and
the proceedings having been approved
by the Court, we beg to announce to
our friends and customers that orr busi-
ness will nov
Continue as Heretofore,
and that we are prepared TO fill all or
ders for machinery with promptness,
and at the very lowest competitive
prices.
We have retained every agency we
had before orr suspension, and can
promptly fill all orders for Steam En-
gines, Boilers, Presses, Pumps, Etc.
Our Foundry has been equipped with
the improved lathes, planners and tools,
and We solicit a continuance of the pa
tronage 50 literally extended us in the
past Respectfully,
H. DUDLEY COLEhAN & BRO.
ncY. II. -. s
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he first shipment Of freight re-
q Jackson from New Orleans ~
sllian on the New Orleans and North
g kSilroad, came e Mr. George
sen, one Of our Old, solid aud sub
siial merchants last Monday g z
lIoas coincidence that Mf Z s. Vii
Superintendent Of this road. "a.
iintendent q the New Orleans nne
saoa route years ago when Mr. Lemon
g the employ Of that road as 4eEd
Doubles Mr Williams felt
.eaable pride "a shipping bis 1fs'
.gh lot Of freight 70 his old con- I'D
nple1se in kbe BailrQaq BUSHES
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The Willing Hands, OF Prcsbs-
Sabbath School, ssoeiety COM
slof some of the smallest scholars,
accumulated q sufici,:lt number 81
- aud dimes during Che past year
-'ehase a handsome carpet for the
nom, which win be glazed on the
alter some repairs and painting.
carpet was ordered through 3Ir-
lng, who keeps a full lineef samples
y styles and prices.
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Brought to the Verge Of Suicide.

A special to the New York Morns,ao
Journal from Snowshoe, Pa, says thai
John Gunner attempted suicide He is
a lumberman, and for a long time has
been tormented by avicious odor, which
followed him everywhere, and caused
him to grow moody, and resulted in tho
alienation of his family. He took up
quarters in an old howell and rarely
spoke to any one. His hair had grown
gray from continually rbrooding over
his troubles, and from 100 pounds he
had fallen to 1913 pounds. About eight
o'clock he entered the woods with the
intention of hanging himself, and after
throwing of his coat. he said his
prayers and went to a pine tree short
distance away and began to make
preparations for his own destruction.
After few moments he found the
smell had ceased. He could scarcei,
believe his senses, and on his going
back to the spot where he had lett his
coat, his nostrils were again infected
with the pcrnicious odor. 1t then oc-
Cured to him that the smell emanated
from the coat, and cutting it open he
fos.nd the decayed body of a large
mouse. Tse at once changed his mind
and returned home. The family is
again reur tied. He had worn the same
coat dcr;- z the entire period Of his
persecutio /, and, as is common in the
lumber regions, had slept in it while
camping out
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oRGANTowN, WEST VIRGINIA SATURDAY. AUGUST H. 1888

have exhibited II he had been on the
ground, and the consequence was that
he fell.
His mother and sisters ran to see what
was the matter
Nothing much, = said he. irving to
speak cheerfully, "only this time Ihave
broken my leg and my nose. and per-
haps II will be warning to me-. IA
Poor Geoff could say no more, for a
faintness came over him. They carried
him indoors, and sent for the doctor,
who soon set his leg and plastered his
nose. He had to lie in bed several
weeks, and during that time he learned
several lessons in gentleness His
mothers touch was SO soft that 1t
soothed his pain. His fathers hand
rested 80 lightly upon him that II never
hurt him. And his brothers and sisters,
sorry for his suffering, set him beau
tiful example. He had time to think,
and he thought to some purposes; for
when he, again grew well and strong
there was great change manifested in
him. He had been taught how to use
his hands, and he is in fair way OF
exhibiting in his own life that most
beautiful mingling Of strength and gen
tleness which helps to make a really no.
bic and useful character. Marianne
birmingham, IN Baptist Weekly.
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How q sSilk.Wor1m May DC Made 10
Weave. s

Most of the many boys and girls who
already own or who intend To own silk
worms will be glad to know of way by
which its silk-spinning powers may be
made to produce immediate results, and
the silk-worm will itself save You the
time Of its ownhouse-bui and spare
you the trouble Of reeling and weaving.
II can, in fact, be made to produce for
you, under your own supervision, a
piece Of beautiful golden silk. Nor Is
this all; it will even shape the silk and
fasten II to a fan, tambourine, or TO
any other similar frame; provided, Of
course, that the silk-yielding capacity
of the worm be not overtaxed.
The method OF accomplishing this re-
suit is very simple one, though, like
many other simple things, II is not com
monty known. Very many Chinese
ladies, however, know il, and make use
Of il to divert the weary hours they
usually spend in idleness.
When the worm is fuli-grown, and has
filed its reservoir with the silk-malSing
material, II is ready to build its house
or cocoon. This you must not permit
it to do. 1t must instead be placed on "A
common Japanese fan, Of the battle
dore or lawn-tennis bat shape.
Nature tells the worm that it must
spin spin a cocoon II possible, but spin
anyhow. If permitted to have its own
way, ii will build on the fiat surface Of
the fan; but II prevented, it will wan
der from side to side Of the little plat
form, spinning all the while its won
derful silken thread, fastening it at the
edges, and in the end covering the whole
surface with closely woven golden
web almost as tough as parchment.
In relating this fact, however, we
must, at the same time, improes upon
the young silk-culturist that, IL he tries
this experiment, il had better be with
only two or three worms, and that it
would be wrong and cruel to divert
many of the little creatures from their
proper work of cocoon-making for the
sake Of the ornamental fan-covcrs they
might be made to supply. Though the
result Is, Of course, interesting, II Is
decidedly not for this purpose that you
are supposed to keep silk-worms. -, Il.
COryeH, IN 81. Nicholas.
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For Young Readers.
4 REPETITION OF THE USED
AAs TO-BE.s q

u ~.
The mother gathered her children together,
She Folded them close 20 her heart IN giee;
For the red sun had Drought them rainy
weatner. ...-..,.
Anu what they shouu 10 tuey never could
see.
Ana they cried IN queruious tone; NAM
ma
NON think back ever and ever so far,
, And tnnk u you ever mad rainy days
plays.
Ana what You uid wnen tncy uscu 70 De.
.els - m. 8
Inc mother iauRheu with low. soft laughter,
Sne was rem cmperinG, they could see.
hnow, You roGuess what you all are after.
- IN tell YOU tale that happened 20 me-
~ quo some ittlc wee 3its 81 &r.
W tn mar - yeiioW rs SsaVln8-curist
when y rnineu Tor = usy ana 9 ntEht ana q
gay, !.
ana we thougnt IL meant 10 keep on that
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A Woman OF the Day.

At the Waverley the other day, MS II
IS reported, man from st. Louis was
introduced to a woman living in New
York, and though he did not remember
her name her face seemed familiar He
told her so, and, after more conversa-
ton, he was more and more confident
that he had met her before. He drubbed
his memory for some time, to no pur-
purpose, and finally concluded that it
was an accidental resemblance to some
forgotten friend When he had said
this she laughed, and remarked: s.You
are right in your surmises. You have
met me before. i used to be friend
of yours
lie --Inlleede Where have we met?
She At the altar.
He-At the altar9 What altar?
/ She-Th nuptial altar.
He Absurd.
She EYES; it may have been absurd,
but it is fact, nevertheless. Don't you
know mep used to be your wife.
He But your name is Mrs. Simp-
kins. ef7..z .s.s.
She-Yes; Simplins is the name Of
my last husband.
Hollow many husbands have you
had?
She--Since left youp
He-Yes; since left you.
She--Only three. 4aa..tt
He-Your hair was black when =
when we concluded to dissolve. Now
it is yellow
She Dye,
He-You were formerly slight Now
you look -rather-stout
She SO | am. | weigh 40 pounds.
and am rapidly increasing. Simpkins
doesn worry ME as much as you did.
Content makes flesh. Anything more?
He-Your face is prettier than i le-
member it. Your complexion has inn
proved.
She Glad you appreciate my art. No
woman of the world has any excuse for
being plain. Good looks are purchas.
able nowadays.
He--You are an EXTRAORDINARY woman.
She Not at all am only woman
of the day. Now let me question you a
while. Have you been married again ?
He-Yes. ttsf Tst
She How many timesp N
He-Twice B
She-Are YOU husband now?
He-No; / am awidower.
She What pity!
He-lt is sad.
She-l don't mean that. mean that
it is a pity you were deprived of the fun
of getting another divorce. l like it,
don't you? Are you engaged againp
He--Not yet. In fact, my last wife
died only a month ago. Some respect
must be paid.
She Very true. But don't be Ii
haste. Keep disengaged while longer
Simpkins is in Egypt. They have the
cholera there, you know, very badly.
No one can tell what may happen.
shall have letters from Egypt in three
days. Wait a little. We might agree
better next time. atlantic Ctty en- j. J
Cor. Chicago Tribune.
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PDNdRST PARAGRAPHS.

With most people the book Of life
Is pocket-book. - Whitehall IN ~
Times. 4H
Seeing carriage full Of bellies and
beaux drive by, Aminadab remarked
that that reminded him Of h load OF
wooed. IN X Graphic. "a
A little singular that passengers
are not permitted to converse with the
man ut the wheel, notwithstanding he
Is the spokesman Of the ship. ~ g
Everything moves in circle. Ply
sicians cay that loss Of sleep Is making
men small ard puny, and every parent
knows that il is the small md puny be-
ings that cause the loss Of sleep. ~ Phil
udelphia NeUs
The average young lady wants at
least four feet Of seatin a street carfor
ride of six blocks, but she will ride
half day Sunday squeezed into 4
buggy-seat beside her young man and
not find the least fault. Why are they
SO Inconsistent Detroit Free Press.
The Ocean Steamer-T wrong
man: "Will you be kind enough. sir.
to inform me, sir, Of the location OF
No.s418p" "Take two turns and half
hitch, let go the weather main brace,
clew up yer t'gallant staysail, port yer
helm, and ask the man at the wheel. =
Thanks. ~. Y NcUs
Webster unabridged: Up in Chau-
tauqta County one day last week a
politician was watching severe storm
from his doorsteps when farmer ac-
quaintance turned in hastily from the
road and drove under she'd ssWhat's
the matter, Bobpn asked the politician.
"Well,'' said the farmer, n believe
thar's one Of them slycoons coming"
B96alo IN. ~ Express.
The four-story marbleresidence Of
the editor of the Argus was entered on
Wednesday night by twelve masked
men. Tho villains stole, as near as can
be ascertained, seven thousand dollars
worth Of diamonds, q diamond-studded
watch presented to the Aygus man by
the Car of Russia, and three barrels Of
silver plate. eve don't propose to let
the actresses have all the free advertis-
ing; we can lie about as wen as they
can) Eunnsvillc dryus.
Mr. Stupid, who was hurryipg to
get in out Of q shower, tried TO push his
umbrella through a doorway. One Of
the doors was open, but the opening
YVES too narrow oadmit the umbrella.
Mr.. Lackwit, saying, ssWait q moment,
Friend Stupid, " opened the other door,
and thus entrance was elected. Then
they talked for several minutes. By
and-by, Mr.. Stupid exclaimed: What
4 dolt am! If l had closed my UNI
brella, / could have entered the door az
1t WASH "That's so!'' remarked Mr..
Lackwit. sGome to think Of il, / see
you could. Well, well, not day
passes that we do not learn something
new. Golden Days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-08-11

A few days ago an eminent citizen OF
Detroit, or at least one eminent enough
TO own a seven dollar umbrella, left the
article in a store on Gratiot Street and
some one gobbled it. Eminent citizen
was thoroughly indignant. and he went
to detective to see what could be done.
AS there was no clew to pick up and
follow to success, the detective could
. do nothing All of a sudden bright
thought occurred to the loser, and next
day an advertisement appeared as fol
/, lows:
'sThe man who took that silk umbrel-
la from store on Gratiot Street last
Thursday will save himself trouble BY
returning it, as he is known
Eminent citizen was chuckling over
his smaltness when a man dressed like
a laborcr anl having an umbrella care
fully tied up in paper entered the Office
and said: ~
$50 you knew me, eh?"
Eyes, sir, was the prompt reply.
Somebody must have seen me take
it and told you?"
ayes, that was the way" a
ssWhat. would you have done if ]
hadn't shown upp'
Secured warrant and made it hot
for YOU
.'Well give me a receipt and I'll
leave it and never try to get away with
another man $ umbrella. =
Areceiptwas written and passed over,
and the man seemed SO contrite that he
was handed half dollar besides. 1t
was full half day before the parcel
was unwrapped for look at the UNI
brella, and then eminent citizen kicked
up row to alarm the whole building
The umbrella was old, faded, rib-broken
and worthless, and it was evidently a
put up job to take the smartness out of
a man who thought he had hit it.-De-
troI Free Press.