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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

AT one of the large republican meet
ings held in Iowa last fall, where thou
sands of people congregated, school
house on wheels was marched through
the streets drawn by four horses and pre-
ceded by brass band, and in the house a
school teacher was teaching the children.
This was followed by a saloon fitted upon
wheels with representation of bar,
drunken men, and bar-keeper tempting
boys to drink. These were accompanied
by banner, on which was inscribed
"Look on this picture, and then on that, y
The people decided for the home and
against the saloon by Twenty-Five thou
sand majority.-National Temperance Ad
vOcdte.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Tea versus GrOg.

So good was the reputation OF tea Off
cially that great efforts were made in her
majesty's navy, about thirty years ago, to
increase the consumption of it. The
proffered extra allowance of tea was as
compensation for reduced allowance of
grog, and little favor did it find from
Jack, however graciously it may have
been regarded by his masters. There was
to be no forcing of its adoption, but I'M
limited persuasion was to be used in order
that it might be voluntarily accepted.
One captain told me that he had assem-
bled his tars, and exhorted them, as elo-
quently as he knew how, to refuse the
evil, and to choose the good Gas it was
then the fashion to consider it). When
he had said his say, knowing that Jacks
first feeling would be one of indignation,
he said he would not ask for an answer
then, but would receive it three days
after, by which time they would have
been able to think calmly over the pro-
possl. At the end of three days the
ships company, choosing purposely to mis-
understand the offer, intimated, through
deputation, their gratitude for the
choice which had been allowed them, and
their determination to give up their pres
emit ration of tea, and to get trifle more
grog. In spite of the sailors ingenuity
and their preference for alcohol, tea,
backed by the admiralty, before long car
ried the day. But how is it to be in the
navy of the near future ? 1t seems as if,
should the disrepute into which tea is
falling become more and more confirmed,
the mariners, managing matters discreetly'
might recover some of their lost, but ever
regretted, grog. Grog itself (that is to
say, rum and water, which appears to be
what grog originally signiieD was once
an alteration in his ration very distaste
full to Jack when II was made. He had
been accustomed to consume his rum raw
or at any rate to receive his allowance
undiluted, and to deal with it as he
pleased. 1t seldom pleased him, fancy
to mix it with water; and bitter and con-
temptuous was his denunciation of the
new.fangled and "lubberly" grog. The
new mixture was introduced by Admira
Vernon, who had been long known in the
service as Old Grog," because he wore
grogram breeches. So Jack, in the bit
terness of his soul, bestowed on the emas
culated drink the name of its author anC
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Greatest on Earth!

CUTIcuRA REMEDIES are the greatest medicines on
earth. Had the worst case Salt Rheum in this county.
My mother had 1t twenty years. and In fact died from
it. believe CUTIcURA would have saved her life. My
arms breast and head were covered for three years.
which nothing relieved cured until used the Curl
cuRA REsoLvEsT internally and CUTIouRA and Curl
oURA SOAP externally. J. ". ADAMS, Newark, o.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

BACKWARD, turn backward, o Time"
Papa" According to this new standard,
Minnie, we must set the clock back
about four minutes, eh?" Minnie (still
in the market) -" Four minutes Put it
back lots, papa. Nothing less than ten
years will do me any good l"-LJe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

g1-PRETTY AS A PIoTURE.-Twenty-
four beautiful colors of the Diamond
Dyes, for silk, wool, cotton, ETC., ten cents
each. A child can use with perfect sue
cess. Get at once at your druggists.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

TRUTH is sure pledge not impaired,
shield never pierced, flower that never
dieth, state that feareth no fortune, and
q port that yields no danger.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

AN old negro and his son called on the
editor of a newspaper. 81 wants my son
ter work in yer office, sah." "What can
he do ?" "Oh, at fus he KANT do nuthin'
but edick your paper, but arter awhile,
when he learns mo- sense, he ken black
yer boots an sweep de io'."-Arkansao
Trdueler.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Great Blood Medicines

The half has not been told to the great curative
powers Of the CUTICURA REMEDIES. have paid hun
dreds Of dollars for medicines to diseases of the
blood and sku and never found anything yet 70 equal
the CUTICURA REMEDIES. CHAS. A. WILLIAMS.
Providence, X. I.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Auction Every Saturday,

At two o'clock p. M, in Csrr's Commission House,
Bacon Block, South Main Street, Montpelier Vermont
Teas, Sugars. Groceries, Provisions, Wooden Ware
Furniture Tobacco Cgars, etc. Consignment of goods
solicited Employment furnished, and help secured at
hort notice.
9l-tf ID. CAhk, Auctioneer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
ElY'S CREAM BALM
CATAR RH Il

Effectually cleanses the
nasal passages of Ca
tarrhal virus, causing
healthy secretions, al
lays Inflammation, pro-
tects the membrane
from additional colds,
completely heals the
sores and restores the
sense of taste and smell.
Beneficial results are re-
allied by a few applica-
tons. A thorough treat
ment will cure Catarrh,
Hay-Fever, etc. I'M
eQualed for colds in the
head. Agreeable to use.
Apply by the little finger
into the nostrils. VIII
deliver by mail. Fifty
cents a package-post-
age stamps. Sold by
Wholesale and retail
In CO., owego, N. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
1t is a Fact!

Hundreds Of letters in our possession COPIES Of which
may be had by return MALL authority for the
assertion that Skim Scalp and Blood Humors whether
Scrufulous, Inherited or Contagious, may NOW be per-
manently cured by CUTICURA REsoLvRNT, the new
Blood Purifier Diuretic and Aperient, internally and
CuTIcuRA and CuTIouRA SOAP, the great Skin Cures
and Beauters, externally In onehaf the time and at
one-half the expense Of any other
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06


COT MnTray @ use Agents % a permanent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
eWew Hdperfisemenfs.
MnVAI rs THE TIME 1
VW TO CURE ] :
NVU SKIN HUM0RS !

1T at this season. when the blood and perspraton
Il are loaded with impurities, that Dshguring Ilumors,
Illuminating Eruptions, Itching Torures Salt Rheum
Eczema Psoriasis, letter RlDgwom, Baby Humors,
Serofua Scrofulous Sores Assesses and Dlschargng
Wounds and every species OF Itching, Scay and Pimpy
Diseases of the skin and Scalp most speedily and
economical cured by the CUTIcURA REMEDIES
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Cure in Every Case!

Your CUTIoURA REMEDIES outse all other medicines
keep for skin diseases My customers and patients
say that they have effected in every instance,
where other remedies have failed
Franklin Falls, n. II.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
WEST WASHINGTON.

Vast quantities OF smoke ascending In dense
clouds tn the northeastern part Of Georgetown
this morning about0 O'Clock caused consldera.
BILE apprehension lest some OF the waterwork5
might be on IRE. Sergeant Trunnell, of tho
third Precinct, with n squad OF reserves
started In the direction OF tho smoke. Tho
alarm was struck and Engine No. responded
II was found that tho boarding house
occupied by the worRmen at Rock Crock
shaft, near Lyons mill, had become envoloped
in flames. Smoke was pouring out prOfusely
from all parts OF the building. Tho engine
was unable 10 obtain water and tho spectators
had TO stand by and see the building de-
strOycd. The house was owned by Beckwlth
& Quackenbush, contractors, and occupied by
Moses NOah The loss on tho house Is about
5000 and on personal effects OF MIR. Noah about
$500. The best clothes Of about thirty.fve or
forty miners were also burned.
At the West Washington nsh wharf this
morning there were sold 10000 herring, ut
from SO to SO per 1000; $50 shad, for s25 per
100.
Mr.. John Paxton, IN old resident, is lying at
his residence, on Twenty.elghth street, serl.
ously Ill.
The condition OF Mrs. Reuben Daw, OF
Twenty-eighth street, has become alarmingly
worse within the past twonty-four hours.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
BROTHER BARNuM TALKS
AbOut tile Presidential ProstD
From - Democratic StaudDOin

About tie Presidential prDstDpct
From Democratic Standpoint.
MIR. w. II. Barnum, OF Connecticut, has been
two.
This morning II CRITIC ilend ran across him
and applyed the usual newspaper pump as %
who no was IN favor Of for President on the
Democratic ticket.
w" enid the great Connecticut statesman,
"have but one choice"
"And who is that?" inquired the SCRIBE
vine old Tlckot--Tilden and Hendricks"
"Why do you favor them?"
"Becauee II Ia the strongest ticket tho Demo-
crnts can nominate"
"Can they be elcCtcdp'
eyes, II Tilden accepts"
"Will he accept"
81 don't know"
ar no should decline, then what?"
"Flower, OF New York"
"Tloweri FlOwer2 Who is he2"
"Let Tiden decline the nomination
ara my young friend you Will
vlgor Of life and manhood, n man Of ability
and possessed Of ample fortune to place him
beyond the necessities OF tins position Of the
Cflcci he would make James X. Polk kind OF
President. He Is honest and competent"
"Can he carry New York;
accept, Flower ia the strongest man in New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut that can DO
nominated, He can carry New York by
GOOOO, He can carry New Jersey, COnnecti-
cut, Indiana, and probably Ohio, the Pacific
coaet and the Solid South"
"After Flower, who Ia the strongest mani?
"Randall, by all odds"
"Who are you for, Mr.. Barnum"
"The nominee"
This ended tho interview.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
PERSONAL POINTS,

SENATOR CAMDEN has gone to West
Virginia to-day, but Is expected here tonight.
BILL HILL, the Ohio Congressman, has
gone homo to fix his fences. He has u very
uncomfortable contest on his hands and may
get left.
SENATOR BEN HARRISON, who has
been out In Indiana interviewing his presi-
dental boom, has returned, and was In his
seat to-day.
Hon. BERIAH WILKINS has for his
guests his brother, Mr.. o. j. wilkins ana Mrs.
wilkins, OF Uhrlchsvllle, Ohio. Mr.. W. OK.
presses himself IA being highly pleased with
this beautiful Capital city.
Mrs. SENATOR PENDLETON has pur-
chased pew IN 81. Johns Episcopal Church
In this city. This ia at present tho state
Church, beng the ono In which President Ar.
thur attends divine worship,
--EN-GOvERNoR FOSTER, of Ohio, who
Is In the city, Ind q private conferences yesLar,.
day with General Robinson, the lepabftsdil
nominee for Secretary lbf StaIsrofNO aud
several other hepublI Afsfnbers Of tho OHIO
delegation In C0ngletA They All allege that
the conferenssjsas railroad business.
MoulaiSggoods atNoung's, 736 Seventh ct.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
She Tried ia Kiss rho Sner,n

Maria conway, cOlOred, was acquitted at
Cambridge, Md, Wednesday, OF stealing ten
cents worth OF soap. she took the Witness
stand in her own behalf, and her aggressive
manner, the volubility with which she gave
her testimony and her dexterity In combat
ting the points sought to be made by the pros
ecution, created much amusement. She elected
to be tried by the court, Judges Wilson and
Goldsborough, and was pronounced not guilty
on hearing the verdict she exclaimed
triumphantly from the dock "Dah, you
been discharged, sailed out OF the courtroom
with a comical air of citation, which convulsed
not only the spectators, but the judges on the
bench, who struggled In vain to preserve a
grave demeanor. When she reached the door,
some wag suggested that Sheriff Melvin had
been Instrumental in securing her acquittal,
and she ought to thank him and kiss him for
1t. She at once re.entered tho courtroom, and,
approaching the Sheriff, attempted TO kis !
him. He drew back, just In time, but hal a
narrow escaDe.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
Presents. Gi.cr kouns's, 7s6 Seventh st
GRAMMA GRASS,
Extent and Product Of the Beef Belt
of the West.

Oh ING W ebts
II ia said that belt about 400 miles Wide
and extending from the Gulf OF Mexico to tho
British possessions, along the slope OF the
Rocky Mountains, contains neat cattle worth
more than 5000, 900, 900, which subsist wholly
on natural grasses. Much OF this belt Is IN.
ciuded in what was formerly known rs tho
great American Desert. Nearly twonty years
ago All OK train was belntod on tho
plains and the driver Of tho cattle
turned them loose u SHIFT for themselves
In winter OF unusual severity, and great
was his establishment IN the following spr,ug
10 nnd tho animals IN excellent condition.
They had fed on the gramma, or buffalo
grase, which grows In great abundance In all
that region, and possesses qualities OF tbs
highest nutritivo value. It grows luSurlantly
during the rains az spring aud carly summer,
ana "cures" on tho staK whom tho August
drought arrives, remaining In good condition
throughout the sensOn, owing 10 tho extreme
drynesS OF tho autumn aud winter months.
Tho average annual rainfall OF the beef belt Is
only about One'fOurth rs much as that OF the
Eastern States,
The production OF beef tor export and for the
States which do not produce as much rs they
consume Is rapidly increasing the demand
upon the grammG grass region, ohio, Indi-
ana, Michigan ana Kentucky have almost
ceased 10 contribute 10 tho beef supply OF
other States, and Illinois, Iowa and Missouri
are finding that they cannot compete with
tho famous beef belt In the production OF beef
for the Eastern market, Although tho mum.
increased from 23,1S2,3Ol In 1880 10 20,0I6,.
lOl In 1881, II Is doubted whether the increase
Will continue 10 keep pace with tho increase
OF population, and II the population reaches
15O,OOO,OOO as early as the next century as
some eminent statistlclans predict It Is prob
able that we shall not have much beef 70 sell
TO Europe, marvellous as may DO the product.
lyenees OF the Rocky Mountain beef bolt.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Willard's.

phia; o. W. Morse, Haverhlli W. Wall, New
York city, WI. denning, N. y; j. II. Hoyt,
N.Y. B. NJ. Heighe, N.Y.i L. +. shinn ana
j. Meehar, N. Y; A. II. bridge, N.Y. P. II.
Downey, n. vi George H., McCabe, N. y;
i. l., MCLEAN, N. y; David Max, N; XII r..
Waudle, N. vi 4. Raveven, N. vi W. yallen'
y. A. Mallahan, N. vi j. Gleason, N. VI d,
Kahn, n. y; j: Mahony, ny Il. F. Castles,
n. vi p. ID. Mahoney; A. Brown; DR.. Batche
John II. Peeves, irn N. "; Ell salisbury,
Del; Colonel 7. Ochiltree, Texas; Samuel IL.
Reynolds, Lancaster, Pa, Miss Reynolds,
sen, MilwauReei a. O, A. Ehrlioh, n. y; Grit.
I'm Henry, N. Vi James shlpsy and wife, n.
H.i j. l.. Robinson, N. Y; Master Willie Rob
W. Marks, New York CITY, H. Lewis. New YORK
ely George Jarvis, New York cityi }. II. Pat
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
3, u, HARVEY, UNDERTAKEN
THE ENGLISH KNIGHTS TEMPLARs.
Some Documents Showing the Great
AGE of the Order.

The reign OF Henry ILL.,, which occupied
nifty six years OF the thirteenth century, ap-
pears to have been tho elimination OF the
power and wealth OF the Templars. But their
position became inyidious; their privileges
encroaChed on tho rights OF the church and
tho prerogatives Of the sovereign and feudal
chiefs. 1t is not wonderful that, distinguished
and enriched rs tho Templars had been, their
hearts should have been lifted up with the
pride which goes before q fall. The remplars
were the scream OF the cream OF European
chlvalry, and tho esprit du corps OF tho order
infinmed the pride which chivalry universally
inspired. Their pride, however, does not
appear 10 have shown Itself In magnificent
buildings; their preceptories, as TAR as We
can Judge from the few remains OF them at
Temple Hurst ana elsewhere, were unOsten-
tatlous. Indeed, as they were only transient
occupants OF their houses, thoy wero not
likely TO eXpend much on their architecture
or ornament. or tho history Of tho TemplarS
OF Yorkshire, between tho tino OF their os'
tablishmcnt and thor dissolution, scarcely
any records remain. That many OF the Tom.
plRrs were stained with the llcentlOusness OF
The age IL by no means Improbable. In Jan
uary, 1905, orders wore given that the Tom.
plars throughout England should be arrested
and their property sequostered The King hal
sent n writ 70 tho sheriff Of Yorkshire Sir
John dc Crepplnge, commanding him 70 sum
mon twenty.fOur discreet and faithful knights,
10 ho Mt York on the morrow OF the
Publication, the day appointed Tor the capture
Of mo TomplNs, Tho TemplArs, VINO hAl
DotD brought lnGelUOi from All mo NuEbh'tA
counties 10 York, had undergone examination
from April ~ q MAY 1, 1910. We ARC sur
prlsCd to fnd that thcy were only twentyuyo
IN numbers most OF their names indicate thcir
Yorkshire origin. Among them wore
tho prccoptor Of RDston, william do
Grafton; the prcceptOr OF FlaNhetc'
william de In Fenn0' the precep
tor Of Newsome, Godfrey do Arches, and two
priests. william dc Grafton, ot Rib5t"n, as
appears from his examination, hld bfen
thirty.two years In the order, having boon
admitted IN London by the ggana
master. Being questioned on mo snnisct
Of lis Imputed horeslos, ho replied
that he believed as other men believed; and
as 10 the abuCggtion OF Christ no declared
that lie had never heard Of such things, Tho
distribution OF he Tcmplars among the mon
asterles soon aiterward took place. john dc
Hopperton, formerly q pemplar, appears ms
enjoying FREQ maintenance from the pr9Gep-
tory AT RibstOn, near Notaorby thcn mold by
the HOspitallers. Among the charges on thelr
revenues IN 1888 are the annual wages, six
marks each, OF twelve Templars, among whom
are several NOrkshiremen, Tho records ot tho
EXcheQuer contain numerous documents re-
latlrg 10 the property OF the Templars In this
county, lOJhShife JOnfHdE.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
Ess.sa6T Umbrerlas,
go to yaapsS, 730 seventh street.
way Down in Egypt's Land.

Evansville Argus.
An Evansville drummer was travelling In q
buggy over In Southern Illinois, ana stopped
at n cabin In the woods and asked for drink
ofwater. A gourd was handed him, and as he
stood mt the we'll tho tall, angular, rawbonod
woman OF the house asked.
"Sranger, II It's any o. my business, who
might you be, anyhow"
81 am a Hooslcr, Madam" tho tourist re-
piled.
"Hoosler, eh2 oh, yes; one o. them fellers
that peddlcs socks. Well, We don't want none.
made dad par outen his old gray wool
shirt. I've got q par o. rayther good ones
yet, and Sails IL tote her through till next
bar foot time II she darns up the heels. Like
10 bargain with you, but moneys money now
adays, an we kin worry through with what
hose we've got. What's that2 Plug tObacker.
Wish you'd gimme bout half n pipeful OF TIP
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
How He Does 1t.

Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
sharp clerk-"There Is O beautiful piece OF
goods miss. 1t will make up very handsome,
and am sure wnl become either you or your
sister,"
Lady purchaser, g-'Why-ahem-
80 II is. Yes, think l can trust to your judy
ment. Suppose you cut me Off twenty yards"
AS they are leaving the store-"Why,
mamma, why didn't you tell him l was
your"
Lady-"Hush. Do BIO still, Maud. You
chatter 30 continually"
Sharp clerk to man at laco counter-"Did
you see mo work her? Twenty per cent. ON
that; it's that stun left over from last spring"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13

CHICAGO, May 13.-The grain and provision
markets closed firm and in some instances
higher than the opening prices. The markets
were firm on rains west and here.
large line of wheat was bought by brok-
efs, supposed to be for q prominent Mllwau-
kee firm, the brokers buying on every weak
neee,
A large bear house is said to have sold freely
through brokers.
May wheat closed ut Ssc.; June, SoAc.;
corn, May, 65Ac.; June, BE-; oat, May,
33l2c.: June, S3Ssc.; pork, June, $l7 ,12h (:
lard, June, $S.12l2j July, SS.52ia.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
TEE DEPOT QUESTION.
The Bill Prepared by the Senat,
Committee.

Committee.
Tho Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia through Mr.. ingalls, this morning
reported n substitute for the bill defining the
routes OF steam railroads in tho District OF
Columbia,
Tho tito OF the bill now is bill to denuo
the route Of the Baltimore Is Onto Railroad
Company and for other purposes.
The bill provides that the said road may
change lts present route so as to connect with
the Is. q p. between Four.aud.a.half and Sixth
streets southeast, on Virginia avenue, by tun-
nellrg under the Capitol Grounds, cOmmonc.
ing at MASSACHUSETTS, avenue northwest and
First street and ending tho west sldo OF New
Jersey avenue northwest, between ID and Il
streets.
Senator ingalls, will offer In tho Senate an
amendment TO the effect that tho ID. & p. depot
on Sixth street shall be removed and Union
depot he erected between Four.nnd.a.halr and
Sixth streets southeast.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
n burnt Child.
PhIladelnhla EvnnInr rnlI

Philadelphia Evening Call
First pickpocket-0There IA n rich Teller.
You go for him, jake"
=, Second pickpocket-''No, stree. know him.
SWELL, what OF II ?"
ut won't pay"
"Why notI He's got lots OF cash."
wee, ! know that, but tried % pick the
pocket OF western Congressman once before.
amt going 20 get caught that way again"
what happened 10 You 2"
VI nearly cut on my hand on a broken
flask"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13

Little Jack-Pop, you're delegate to the
Presidential Convention, ain't you?
Pop-Yes, my son.
Little lakeland didn't you say you was an
instructed delegate?
Pop-Yes.
g., Little Jack-Then what did Mr.. Biggs toll
Mr.. Bogg you wasn't?
Pop-Ohl guess you misunderstood.
Little Jack-No didn't. He thinks you are
un instructed.
Pop-Why do you think so )?
Little Jack because he said ne didn't SEQ
why the party should select such an ignora
mus as you,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
The Chicago Markets To-day.

CHICAGO, May 13.-The grain and provision
markets opened strong, with an advance on
X higher; corn, asml2; pork, 2l2, and lard ~,
higher. Since opening wheat mas advanced
hs corn, l.G5s pork, 1919, and lard 2la. June
wheat opened 99 pa and Is now sOA(q%a' July
pork opened at $l7.3O and ia now S17d2L1.
The advance In wheat and corn this morning
was caused by reports OF colder and damp
weather. Provisions arc stronger In sympathy
with wheat and corn.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-13
Rooster Gaiiantry.

VhIIplO IChI) Tlme9,
lady In this city hearing an unusual com.
motion In her poultry yard the other morning
ran out and saw three ROSTERS making frantic
Efforts to cxtricate hen that had got her head
fastened between the boards of q fence In an
attempt to fly over II, while about twenty old
hens were walking and feeding about the yard
AS unconcernedly as II nothing unusual was
going on. Tho action OF the BOOSTERS may DO
explained by the proverbial gallantry OF the
sex, while the hens were probably taking
quito n delight In seeing the belle OF the flock
and a hated rival efrectually strangled.