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The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
KENDAll's SPAWN CURE.

Mount Jackson, Va, Feb. IL, 1874.
DIR. j. B. KENDALL Co, Gents HAY
pg cured .aE horse of bad case of SPAWN
two years ago with Kendall's SPAWN
Cure, and no return as yet, you have
gained my confidence, and would like
t. have your book, A Treatise on the
Horse Enclosed please find 25 cents to
pay for the same. SnONE TICKLE.
Price 81. per bottle, or 6 bottles for S..
All druggists have it or can get it for you,
or it will be sent to any address on receipt
of price by the proprietors, DIR. b. j.
KENDALL & Co., Enosburg Falls, vt.
Send for illustrated circular.
jan-22-1-yr. /" ~"
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

: Opens September 22nd, 1884. One of
the FIRST SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES
IN THE UNITED STATES. Surroundings
beautiful. Climate unsurpassed. One
hundred and forty three boarding pupils
from eighteen different States. Terms
among the best in the Union. Board,
Washing, English Course, Latin, French,
German, Instrumental Music, &c, for
Scholastic year, from September to June,
1888. For catalogues, write to
REV. WIN. A. HARRIS, d. D., Pres.
~ 1O-10w Staunton, Virginia.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

A travel-stained tramp called at the
house Of an old negro.
'.Have you got some wood I can
chopi"
10. yas. Oars dc pile an yander's
de axe. Jes hep vessel"
The tramp after chopping for about
. half-hour. went to the old negro and
eaid: s
"Well. TIM done" ~
sDone chopped ez much ez yer
wants ter, Is yer?"
..I'ye chopped enough, I think"
ssUh huh. but doan' be no ways
hack ard about it. Jes hep yesseh,
an recolleck' dat when yer wants ter
Timber up yer j'ints, here's de place
Whar yer Kin find 'commodation.
..But I want something to eat.
That's why ! chopped the wood"
.sYsr didn't say nuthin' bout dat.
Said yer wanted to chop wood. ] ken
70 out any time an git somebody ter
Bat Good day. sab. Recolleok' 'dax's
nlius > axs heah At yer 'sposaL sab
LrbsaasU TfsUe1er. 90
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The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
KENpAli's SPAWN CURE.

Sandy Bottom, Va, Jan. 26, 1884.
DIR. b. j. KENDALL Co., Gents Il
have been selling your Kendalrs SPAWN
Cure for several years and find it to be
one of the best medicines for horse treat
ment known to the profession. In fact
the article contained in so cent bottles
designed for the treatment of man is an
excellent panaeea and is worth ten times
its price. Find % cents inclosed for
which please send me your book, The
Doctor at Home, and send some circulars
with address printed on each side.
Vcnrs truly " VArcuy
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL REMEDY override
covered, as it is certain in its effects and
does not blister. Read proof below.
Brookville, H., Feb. II, 1884.
DIR. B. j. KENDALL Co., Sirs Having
used your Kendalps SPAWN Cure to my
great satisfaction, 1t having cured val
liable horse for me, can without the
least hesitation recommend it to all those
who have spavins to treat. Enclosed you
will find % cents, for which please send
me your book, The Doctor at Home.
Wishing you the success which you rich
ly deserve remain gratefully yours,
TSAIAu RUDysrI
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
KENDAll's SPAWN CURE.

Montello, Wis, Jan. 26, 1854.
DR.. B. J. KENDALL Co., Gents:-One of
my customers, Richard Swannell, stated
to me recently that he has cured several
cases of SPAWN with Kendalrs SPAWN
Cure. Mr.. Swanncll is q reliable man
and his statement can be relied upon.
Many other persons have also stated in
stances of Spayins being cured with the
above remedy. Very truly yours,
I'm r 7 PIP ATT
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

A GENTS wanted for the lives of all the Presi.
IA dents of the U. s. The largest, handsomest
REST book ever sold tor less than twice our price
The fastest selling book 10 America. Immense
Anyone can become succe ssful agent. Terms
free. HALLKT BOOK Co., Portland Maine.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
Nine. N. LEVY,

No. COS MAGAZINE ST., NEW ORLNANs, La,
Takes this method of informing the pub
lie, that in connection with her millinery,
she keeps for sale fine line of Imported
Corsets, Ladies' Misses and children's
Hose, Ladies' and Misses Linen and En-
broidery, Collars, elegant line of Ruching,
HOopskirts, Ladies' and Children's Jer-
seys, Fichues, Scarfs, and full line of
Kid and silk gloves.
The Millinery department is supplied
with the latest and most fashionable Mil
linery goods ever brought to this market,
and will be sold at prices to suit every
body. Prompt attention given to filling
and forwarding country orders.
Call and examine my goods before pur-
chasing elsewhere. April 17-6ln.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

II makes . grocer mad to tell him he
ought 10 keep goat in the widow -
emblelnatical Of the strength Of his but
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
ssAsgv.ls !EYAis INSTITUTE,
STARKviLLE, MISS.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS LAST SESSION, 1877.

Possesses excellent advantages for young IA
dies wishing thorough course of Mental Train
iEg Location healthful, Instruction thorough.
Faculty complete. -Chsrges moderate. We use
the NJ dsl System to encourage effort for i'm
proyement and excellence. The sixteenth An
nual Session commences September 10th, 1884.
send for Catalogue giving full information.
jyl7 II. G. SELLERS, Pres't.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

fanlmay scatter or shatter boom, If
you will, but the hopes of the owner win
cling to it still. ~ s.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

sslxhc-ew ~ yelled the man as the dep-
@ist ierked bis tooth ont. Il thQnght You
extracted teeth without psip77 80 do
--wifhout pain to me.'
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

In this Office when inan falls into thu
waste basket he drops into poetry.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
PRYoR's PILE T EHl HSi!i!sTiS!S ST.
OINTMENT O Of any y ios%. 3 IN

For this annoying trouble It has been In popular use
SPECIFIC CURE. It is also the very best remedy
known for SORE NIPPLES, FELoNs, COINS,
OLD SORES. ScALD HEAD, THTTER. ULGsRs and
kindred diseases.
From Montgomery, Ala, gentleman writes: ~
had been sorey qticted soi Piles for ten years and
obtained immediate relief and q pesm01snt csrs By
using Pryors Ointment" ., ~
a gentleman writes from Cusseta, Ala: III used
Pryofs Ointment In an 1ggr0rGted case Of PIES Of
ssghs yscs standing and IN an incredibly short time
Sent By NAH on receipt Of the price-SOc. q bon.
Sold BY Druggists and Dealers everywhere.
Prepared only BY the sole Proprietor, -
J. BRADFIELD,
20. los 8. Pryor ST.. ATIAHTA "a.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

4 star colder The Que caught out in a
blizzard.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

II Is far asier 70 meet success thsa 70
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
Home Again.

Mrs. NJ. Fl. Cassidy is now open Mt the
old stand 172, Gravier Street, New Orleans,
La, which will prove an immense accom-
mediation TO her numerous friends and the
travelling public, who will testify their ap-
probation by giving her a generous sup
port. The house has been newly and
tastefully furnished, everything done that
could lie to add to the comfort of her
guests. Mrs. NJ. H. CASSIDY.
!. The only entrance is 172 Grarier street.
"Don't forget the number and entrance"
March 13-1yr
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
BEST QUALITY.
TRIPLE-PLAIED SILvERvvARE,

a. B. GkI4W0LD q CO..
1l9 Canal Street, New Orlcans.
SEPT 2Q-1vr.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

4 A vsli-knovn ssntleman sau: an,
| wife has been IN delicste health IA, AZ
tsen .yeara She suiIered fearfuily ever,
month with pains and excessive fnenssy
\ DoctuIs could do her no good, One hossis
/of 1cnree's Wine Of Cafdui restored Sss
neelth. and she sained eighteen pounds
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-08-07

Girls are also becoming smokers OF
cigarettes. There are two shop girls
in Grand Street, near the East River,
who between them purchase and puff
tenpackages of cigarettes week. A
girl In shop in Division Street is said
70 have boasted that she can outsmoke
any cigarette smoker of the east side.
MIR. Lfiin says he has for some years
past had his attention strongly directed
TO this subject as professor Of athletic
training. He has noted the havoc pro-
duced in the physical constitutions Of
youth by the smoking of cigarettes, and
has endeavored to get law passed by
the New York Legislature similar to
the New Jersey law passed Last year.
which prohibits the sale Of cigarettes or
tobacco to minors under sixteen years Of
age. A bill based upon this law has
this winter been introduced in the New
York Assembly by-Mr. Clarke and DR..
Howard Crosby. Mr.. Ebridge 7. Gerry.
Prof. Laiiin. and others. are urging it,
passaee.--M r Sun.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

LIME SPRINGS, Iowa, Juno liz, 1884.
All soldiers living near Lime
Springs. In Iowa or Minnesota. In.
tending to visit the national encamp-
ment q. A. II. mt Minneapolis, Mimi,
July ~ to "a, 1884, are requested to
send the names Of themselves and
members OF their families who will
attend, SO rs to secure transporta.
ton, and IL possible. to charter car
for the occasion, 1t IL suggested
that all members who can convcn-
iently do so. will reach Minneapolis,
Monday evening, July a..
In addition to the hotel accomoda-
tons, n camp will be established con-
vcniently located. where every dc.
tail that can add to the pleasure and
comfort Of comrades will DO attend.
cd to at IN expense to each man not
to exceed sixty cents for use OF
tents.
All comrades intending to be pres.
ent at this eneampment should
notify me ut once, so that timely mr.
engagements may be made for them.
Fare from Lime Springs to Mime.
apolis and return, 1896. good until
August /, 1851. Respectfully
GEe. N. VAN LEusES, Jr.,
Post Commander.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

With the opening OF the season Of
outdoor sports comes the time Of
trouble for the poor victims OF Hay
Fever. For them flowers have no
odor, and the summer little or ne
beauty. To snuf, sneege and wipe
their weeping eyes for three or four
successive months:-~thi Is their
pitlahle portion, There l. no help In
sea-vosages, there Is no help in high
mountain air, These only tighten
the pocket and leave the disease
undated, But there II u rositiv,
cure In Ely's Cream Balm. Try 1t
II you continue To suffer Ii Is heeaus,
you neglect a remedy Us sure n II il
cheap and pleasant, 3Ita
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

One Of tho best known women Of
America will speak In Lyric hall on
Wednesday evening, June %. Her
subject IL Joan OF Arc, or moro
properly Joanncta Dare, the celebra-
ted Maid OF Orleans. This noted
woman was born about the year
1iil; hcr youth was spent amid tho
unhappy events OF that period trans.
plrlng In France. Her days and
hours were spent In contemplating
the wrongs Of her country md In u
continued prayer and effort for Its
dellveranco. In 1923 when Orleans
WAS invested by tho British under
tho Earl Of Salisbury, protesting to
be guided by tho voice OF saints,
she sought IN introduction to thcDnu
phln Charles with thc.double thought
OF marching at tho head OF I'M army
to tho relief OF tho beleagrcd city,
and Of having the young prince
crowned ut Rheims. On tho Goth Of
April 1920 ut the head Of a vlctori-
Gus army sho entered Orleans, and
on tho 9th OF May thereafter, tho
English raised tho scige. She con.
Quoted several attacks upon tho
English army with signal success,
was wounded, and finally In leading
IN unsuccessful attack against tho
Duke OF Burgundy was surrounded
and taken prisoner, and afterwards
sold to tho English and turned over
to the inquisition for trial as u here
tic and sorccrcr, found guilty, and
burned to the stake In l43l.
No character In history 80 won our
youthful admiration rs the dashing
brilliant, cool courageous Joan OF
Arc. An address upon so noble q
character by one so able to do 1t
justice rs Anna Dickinson should
secure u full house. We especially
ask our young friends who patronize
amusements Of light and triiling
character To listen to Mrs. Dickin-
sons poltraiture Of this most admira-
able patriotic and noble woman.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
CHOLERA INFANTUM.
DiarrhGa, Dysentry, and all Bowel
Complaints, Quickly Cured.

"MARsH's Tonic AsTRlNdENT Ia the
best medicine ever saw for curing
Bowel Complaints. / have used II
and seen 1t used In many eases, In
all OF which 1t effected u speedy
CURES. J. Armstrong, Fort Scott
kans.
"MARsu's Tonic AsrRINaENT cured
my boy Of Cholera Tnfantum, after
several other remedies failed.
gave one OF my neighbors some oil
1t FOR their little girl. who was suffer.
Ing with the same complaint, and |,
quickly cured her."-Jas. L, Barnes
Kansas City. Mo.
MARsH's Tonic AsTRiNaENT II foi
sale by Lathrop 4 Slawson, druggist
Cresco. Price 30 cents. Jun,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
How Watch Cases are Made.

Most persons have an ambition 10 eazrJ
y gold watch case, and yet few people know
how = watch case is made, or the vast diff
ference in Inequality Of them. Ina SOLID
GOLD WATCH CASE, aside from the neces-
sary thickness for engraving and polishing,
= large proportion Of the metal is needed
only to stiflen and hold the engraved por.
tions in place, and supply strength. Tho
surplus is not only needless, but undesira-
BILE, because gold is soft metal and cannot
furnish the stiffness, strength and elasticity
necessary to make the case permanently
strong and clese-fitting. The perfect watch
case must combine gold with some metal
that will supply that in which the gold i
deficient. This has been accomplished By
the James Boss Gold Watch Case ,.,r ~ -
which saves the WASTE of need O q
less gold, and INCREASES the soLIDIrY and
STRENGTH of the case, and at the same time
reduces the cost ONE HALF.
sssA ssss stamp Eeysss.s watch Case Fasssss, rAa
SspAla ~ e Aasdssae illustrated PanpAist sAswg ben
Sans Dss' aad xsysssas wsssA Cssss ~ .sAs
(7o Be comtin1cd.l 1
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

Cabbage, cauliiiower and Celery
plants.~tIoseph Harris, Moreton
Farm, Rochester y. Y, is Il large aud
experienced grower of Cabbage,
canllilomer and Celery plants. The
frost on the 18th Of May did not hur,
them. and hn has millions OF good
strong, atocky plants Of all the lead
ing saris ties, grown on his own farm
from the best al seed. Prices extreia-
ely low. Drop him IL card and he
will send catalogue anu price isl
free by retUiQ mail,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

1t costs nearly double To manu-
faeture De Lands Chemical Baking
Powder, which l. made from Cream
Tartar and Soda only, than 1t does
those filled with starch, flour, and
| other dead weights Some manu-
faeturers, to avoid the expense OF
Cream Tarter, use Ammonia, Alum,
| Tartaric Acid, &c. You can detect
the impure ones by boiling in water
"A small quantity, The ammonia will
produce an oaor; alum also, and
taste bitter, and the starch and I'LL
ling will not disappear, while Cream
Tartar and Soda will leave clear
water.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

L. l.. Churches Hay Carrier, Forks,
Pulleys, Hooks &c. the best i'm the
ma,ket,-~enqnire Of Gus. Eddy, z. /.
DeIange. l.. II. Brown. w. ID. Gooeh.
CT, aud NIL others using them. |
will furnish them for less than any
one else can furnish them for.
Call on, or address
Il. L. WATROS,
37t3 Cresco, Howard Go. Iowa
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

We have sold the North Star Lung
and Throa, Ralsam for the last two
years, and are pleased to say that
W. have never handled u cough
remedy that has given us good salts.
faction. MAGrELL 4 JOHNSON, Drug
gists, Rush City, MINI.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
CAyoHlTE Flour can le found !.

EANoRlTE Flour eau 10 found at
l. the following stores,-J. L, Bar.
her. Il, :, Caward \ Co, John /,
Stursis, J. Il, Caward & CO., Thomp-
son 4 johnson Bros, +. \. Glass,
pla,t 4 OMa!ley, Ernst 4 Flood, +,
Connolly, NJ. Montague, and W. l.,
Laialaw's feed store on Market st.
The price l. Sl.aa per | barrel aud
every sack warranted,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

The we'll known strengthening
properties Of Iron. combined with
other TONES and Il most perfect ner'
vine, are found Carriers Iron Pills
which strengthen the nerves and
body, and improve tho blood and
complexion, 31tl
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
A Sure SIGN.

That the people are becoming con-
WINGED OF tho absolute value OF
Pearls White Glycerine" for beau.
tifylag the complexion and tho cure
Of all skin diseases. IL the fact OF 1t
increasing sale. II Is effective and
safe and It's application delightful.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

Chills and Fever, Dumb Ague. aud
all miasmatic diseases, are quickly
cured with the 30 cent MARSH AauE
CrnE. For sale 10y La,hrop 4 Slaw-
son. juno
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

Many poor sufferer who submits
to the surgeons knife because o,
malignant sores and serofalous swell
!ings, might he saved, sound and
whole. by taking Ayers Sarsaparil'
la. This will purge out the cor.
ruptions which polute the blood land
by which such complaints arc origi.
mated aud fed.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

The universal verdict. The Hop
Plaster l. the best porous plaster
ever made" Only % cts. 1
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

UsE MagsH's CATHARTIc AarE
Pulls for Billiousness and cons,sna-
ton. For sale by Lathrup & Slaw-
son. juno
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

CONGREGATIONAL cHuRCH.~-sereices every
sunday at 1850 A. W. ana 700 Y. Nj sunday
school after morning service. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening.
REv. A. y. MCCONNELL, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Services every
Sunday NJ 1900 A. NJ. and 700 T.. Sunday
school after morning service. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening.
REV. Il. w. BAriou. Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services every sunday nj
1iUO 4. ". and 700 +. N, Sunday school after
morning service. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening. REV. A. IL. cARMAs. Pastor.
CATHOLIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES every sunday AT
li:OO 4. ". aud 300 I. N. sunday School every
sunday AT 100 r. 81.
REv. NJ. A. MCCARTHY, Pastor.
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHuRcH.--Scryices every
Sunday at ifD0 A. N. and 700 Pm Sunday
School after morning service.
REv. &. s. PERcIvAL, Rector.
LIME SPRINGS.
PRESBYTERIAN Church services, sunday at
io15 O. m, and ~. III. Sunday School after
morning service.
REv. WATSON RUSSELL, Pastor.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

sEoN1nS~-ta rreseo. Iowa. May - issi. al
fAthisls, Mrs. Hattie GraNton, age u years, .
months aud iiNe days,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
Dr.J.C.Ayer&c Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists.
Dissolution Notice.

Notice II hereby given that tho CO.
partner ship heretofore existing be
tween the undersigned, under tAt
firm name Of Culver 4 Peek, il lAi-
day dissolved by mutual consent.
Cresco, Iowa, June :, 1881.
Isaac CULVER,
oUtl j.. ID. fLtE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19
81 AYERS =.
Cherry Pectoral.


~ 49,. oo,nc,a,ct. : - - ,c.,,;oc. l. ,ho,,
Nops"ss 80 ~ .Asaoaous =. esA'AA
attack - those auecting the throat and lungs:
none so trified with BY the majority OF suffer.
- Tha or,,,parv cnovh ~ cola re.r,,;ro
s. :. ~e' ..s
perhaps from triuing OF UNCONSCIOUS ox-
posure, Ii often but tho beginning OF q fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PESIoHAL nas
well proven its efficacy In a forty years fight
Nth throat ana lnnc diseases. and should ba
80, =. ~ ,a.s. ...,.na,,. 49,.
sAken ID AL cases without os.ays
r,, 49,. No..
aIn ,s5, / took n severe cold. which affected
my h,nrs / had Il terrible cough and passed
nis,ht after NIGHT without sleep. The doctors
Ca.. ma mn 4 tried AyrR,s CHrRRy PFC.
TonAI which relieved INV lungs. induced
Steer, anu auoruea me tne tvs, hessssny
LOT tug lseose1y Y, my s.Isne.n' ~ aao
Con.shusa use =, tae rtsaohA A.. a, pe lin.
Hsns smo We sAe.ssu. ai n.M y. $500 s..
o,u, nae anu nearly, anu aan sasish0u sou1
HORACE FAlRIRoTuER."
noeAinshaui, w, jury 10, isss.
49, H,..s. r-,A...
.wsn. - AZ. .,nn,r, :, r.,n,ar ~ ,,,,,>
boy, three wears Old. was taken iii With Group:
y seemed a u he Meud aie Irala s.Iansu.
81 Assss e tip, n +. se int e
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

LUMP SALT.
Just received by the barrel, at DIR.
Prices; suitable to put In the field
for your cattle.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

4 SIX your Grocer for FANORITE
n Hour, made at kendallyille Rol-
Ter Mills.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-19

A. r. s. A. M.-Called meeting 70,
work on third degree. Saturday
evening. and on Tuesday evening
June 9th, st. Johns day. installation
and work on Master degree. AL
master masons invited.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-26
- . 60
.Artemms Ward's WAY.

1.-TWO days before the unwilling Of
the Perry monument" said Robert Me-
Wade to a Cleveland Press reporter, II
came to Cleveland and first met Arte-
mus Ward, At that time his reputa-
ton was not rs extended as it after
ward became, and was puzzled to de-
termine when the man was Joking and
when he was in earnest Now said
Artemus, the Academy of Music is
closed but woll so around to tho
opera house, and he led me devious
route through streets and alleys to q
store in which some itinerant side
Snowman had temporarily located. He
never smiled as he inquired the price
of reserved seats and grayely paid his
10 cents. As we stepped inside n
young man was playing a wheezy or
gan. Artcmus stopped him, and in
tone of surprise asked: You have not
always been engaged in this mental
occupation, surely? Havo | not seen
you in more exalted position, one
more BETTING your meritsP The
young man was delighted, and candid
ly told us that he had been connected
with II circus, but that it had become
stranded, and that he was forced for
time to accept anything that offered.
Artemus gave him solid chunk OF
encouragement, and we passed on to
where q lashily-dressed young lady
was coiling snakes around her neck.
1t was most disgusting exhibition.
Artemus Immediately dotled his hat
and stood before the girl in an atti-
tude of the most reverential aston
ishmcnt. Then he slowly CALCULATED:
Sublime! And | am informed my
dear young lady, that you really insert
the head of one of those serpents in
your mouthp The girl proudly replied
that she did. Would you kindly
oblgo usP' asked Artemus with q bow.
She did. and turning to tho crowd
Ward asked; is that not sublimeP
Can anyone now doubt the superiority
of the human over the lower order OF
beings? Wonderful! WONDERFUL Iho
girl retired highly elated, and Artemus
Ward turned his attention to tho mon
key cage. That, said he, taking my
arm aud pointing to common monkey
is q species of iackal 1t is q rare
specimen, and was specially imported
at great expense This was said loud
enough for the Snowman to hear, and
that worthy walked over and learnedly
corrected Artemus by saying that the
little monkey was species of ourang.
outang from the island Of Sumatra, tho
only ono on exhibition, etc. Artemus
thanked him kindly and yet doubtingly
for tho correction, and as we passed
out he extolled tho merits of the show
Ia tho highest terms. And that was
all there was of tho performance"
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