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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

fi0rt. i. u.
iur the purpose OF nominating candidate for t,oN
ernor to he supported AT the september election,
and selecting two candidates for Electors Of Prs
iicnt and Vice President Of the nited states, and
four delegates al rye and four alternate- to at
tend the National Convention 20 Ice held AZ hicago.
Illinois on TUESDAY. June 3, 1874, and transacting
any other business that may properly come hcfore
n.
The basi- IL representation W III he a. follows
each city, town and plantation will be entitled 20
one delegate and for each - votes cast for the re-
publican candidate for Governor In lsS2 an addi
tional delegate and n fraction Of 80 N"tc~ IN "N
cess of Is votes, an additional delegate.
The State Committee VIII he in session 10 the he
rrpt,an room uf ile Hall. n nine O'Clock on the
morning OF the convention for the purpose 81 rc
ceiying the credentials OF delegate.
Al electors Of Maine, without rcEari 70 past Pc
tical differences who are In favor Of ciey ating
and Identifying American Labor. protesting and
extending home iu.iu-"rlc~. giving free popular
education to the masses 90 the people securing
rec, lfage and an honest counting Of ballots Ci
cctuall, projecting all human rights IN every -"c
tan Of oar common country In effective measure,
ter the cnroura cement oi American shipping and
-hip building iu Temperance. In an economical.
INST and efficient administration ~ puhitc AFFAIR
snd who desire e. promote friendly feeling ami
permanent HARMONY throughout The entire iand. hA
maintaining national government r7tgca tt
these objects ami principle arr criinliA ihNii
uEiic with the republicans ot THE state fn select
ing delegate % this cnny cuiion.
Pcr"r,ier Republican stale ninmitir'.
GEORGE WING. oh1irman
HENRY VI >PEA',I r. Secretary
Auburn fs - I--4.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

The state hoard Of pharmacy recently ana
lyzed twelve Of the most popular medicines in
order to see whether they were what they
Were recommended to be. After two weeks
careful work, they awarded the first prize.
gold mcdal. TO Messrs. A. 7. Ordway Co..
proprietors Of sulphur Bitters. II being in their
opinion the best and only strictly pure blood
purifying medicine in the market Weekly
Chemist.
"IIew to the line. let the chips fall where
they will" That's just what Jadwin's Tar
syrup is doing every day In the week. IL is
excellent for Consumption. Coughs aud Colds.
q. \. Parrhcr. Mar.
If there l. a person in this country who
does not know OF ,J0hasOR's iBodyns Linz
meAt W. hope this paragraph will reach that
persons eye and that he will write u for par
ticular< OF il. II l. more valuable than gold,
silver or precious stones.
was weary ~ life. and longei for my death.
For all through the wears I'll been coughin',
And thought every night that Id soon loose
my breath.
For was coughing myself to my coffin.
| had given up hope. ave- almost my life.
When a friend advised me to stir up
And told me "A secret by which was cured.
BY taking Of JADWlN's TAR sYRtr.
g.. \. Parchcr. Mar.
To poison . well j. one OF the worst Of
crimes. II j. worse to poison the fountain OF
life for one. sell and for postcrity. often BY
carrle--nc>-, Or misfortune, or inheritance this
ha> been done. AVER, ~ar>aparllla goes back
o. ihc symptoms. pick up these impure seeds
from the blood. the vital stream, and restores
appetite strength and health.
salt. sulphur soda and Potassium. equal
quantities will cure the worst form o. blrH-
iberia when taken in conjunction with .Iad-
wins Pin" Tar syrup directed. &. A.
Psrrh.r. Mar.
The manufacturer, Of .Seridda's Crrdiry
condition P0toiers inform that their pow
der " IN -irctuslli prevent hoG cholera aud al
other diseases in hog~. aud that the, will in
crease the lie and weight one quarter.
-CiirrI~.~. An al important question
IN, A last been decided in favor of MEANS
KIDNEY ,>p B,cK Pi,>rrE. They now
acknowledged y hr 'h' standard plaster n
Ia" market. lsll IN.
NrGrIG>E h,, n",-r f,il,I " rfrrt 4
curr, II, ing tons and strength 7" TIL system
drbiIitatcl N di>ta-".
TnP-DEE~~t>r. WHEN moving Ilnd- .ct
run ont. or. - som" term ~. 'lruul-rut.
a H. r,nd,r them Improbable It l. quite *
I~u,IN.. in many c.A-,-~. 20 break them up.
inImur, and rr>-rl them. and III them f"r
NOV in- land again. especially hen rircum-
stances maxi Il announcement I" CutiN At" such
land- in h"r'l rrol-. such l1nd- NAV b" u-u-
ally RESTORED without fF>'ffIii-. hN Apl'lNl-
3O'i tn 80 pound- Of Bradley Ph">phat" PER
acre. early in III" ~prinE. lu>t before rain. Of
upon light fall ~ snow il can al-n r. applied
to al, antag" Immediately after moving, Tho
application ~ 20 pounds p'r .crr ~ nld pas
turr lani wiil bc found highly beneficial. max
IN. better growth ~ -vr-trr AMI mnrr nutri-
tinu> -ra-~.
Trs HtNn.~ u NuIr 10 tnR> IN NGpNIE Il rurc'i
our AMI the pruprictnr> agri'c tn ,uur- VI
rsfuuI to-. m,n.-y. T. nrt inIlrinu-. iNrG
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

Last Sunday morning, just as the day
was dawning, another Of the old men Of our
town passed away from the scenes Of long
and well spen; life Francis y Desisles
was born in the year 1901, end witnessed
many important changes in town where he
was born and in the nation whose great in
situations he loved. He has been a member
Of the Baptist church, almost from its first
establishment in this place. and the society
will miss his kind, counsel and wise advice
He leaves a widow, agsi and feeble, who
will sorrow for one who has been her close
companion for more than half century !;
two sons. large number Of grandchildren
and a number of other near relatives scatter
ed over distant parts Of our land. His last
Illness was short and almost painless. Con-
scious to the last he went TO sleep without
a pang or a struggle. PROF.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

The Governor and Executive Council
in session. Thursday, confirmed Hon. Enoeh
Foster, Jr., Justice of the Supreme Judicial
Court. to take effect March "a also Hon.
Thomas II. Haskell. Portland, to take eff
feet March 81. The resignation of Judge
Symonds was accepted
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SALE NOTICE.
DOUGLASS COPPER co.

NOTICE, In accordance with the nv Laws Of
tie Company many shares Of each parcel uf
stock named hviOw, a. may he necessary, will he
sold al Public AUCTION, ~ the Treasurer's Dfca.
IN bangor, Me- No. IL West Market square, on
saturday, me fifteenth day OF March. lS4. at three
O'clock i. VI. o. pay the delinquent assessment
thereon. together with the cost OF advertising amt
expenses of sale The amount Of assessment due
upon each share Is twenty five ~ cents. The
names pt thr owners ut the shares to he -od A.
shown 10y the books of tn. Company, and the mum
her numbers ~ the certificate. certificate
representing said shares, and the number Of share
Tor which each certificate was issued. below
tnllicatrl In ihclr appronrtatr cnlnmn-
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Wheat Land in Northern Dakota,

THREE Thousand acres for sale in Foster Cnun
" Low price, and long time. Buy a nuar
ter section as an inve stmcnt holland IN III, wnrli
pruduce- a. good wheat, IN such large guantitie-
win - little expense. An adjoining farm averaged
acres last year cost from the breaking TO the elcya
tor, hiring everything done ten dollars per acr,.
number one hart wheat has brought Us one dol
Lar per bu-hei on the spot, for the past I've YEAR
net profit per acre eleven ttollar4 Tim.
from seed To elevator one hundred DAYS settler.
going In last The 81 Paul Minneapolis Pioneer
Press, OF Feb. IA, ISL says "Tcn hundred and
ninetytwo filings were made at the Devil. Lake
land Office, saturday, covering 1890 acres in Fos
ter and Ramsey counties. II i believed Ia he III.
largest number Of entries ever made In one dsv at
an! land Office" For further Information ad'ln.ss
at once.
GEORGE 6. POWERS
f"' Orland, Maine
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An Estimate Of the Political Situation.
Washington special to New York Herald.

Washington special TO New York Herald.
1t is curious how closely the "solid North
matches the "solid South" so much talked
of Sixteen Southern States make up the
solid South and sixteen Northern States
make up the solid North, TIE six remaining
Northern States making the real debatsble
ground. The sixteen Southern States count
ed as the solid South cast l53 electoral votes;
the sixteen Northern States which form the
solid North cast l53 electoral votes. The
following table ranges the members Of the
two opposing sections in opposite columns ::
solid Dem south solid Rep North
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I s,tine.

ts,tin-.
The remains of Captain Eaton. late of
Portland. were brought here, Wednesday, by
the revenue steamer Dallas, upon which
vessel he had held for seven wears the re-
sponsible position of pilot. The funeral
services were held Wednesday forenoon, at
the residence Of his son-in-law, +. r. Davis,
Esq, and we're largely attended. The pas
tor Of the Unitarian church. Of which Cap
tain Eaton was a member, oficiated; he
read appropriate selections Of Scripture and
poetry, following with remarks and PRAYER.
Among the beautiful floral gifts was large
anchor from the officers OF the Dallas, six Of
whom acted as pail bearers. The bearers
were chosen from the ships crew. which at
tended in body.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

Items of interest are scarce.
Nothing for news until after election.
How is your cold is the common salu-
tation.
How to get on and of Great Pond is
also question. The rain raised the ice so
il was broken around the shore and the
snow has covered the dangerous places.
No horses have been drowned bat some
have had a narrow escape.
DR.. Hanson of Bangor, assisted BY DIR.
Silsby of Amherst, removed twenty-ons
Dieees Of decayed bone from the leg Of Mrs
s. E. Laughlin. The patient is very low
but i is thought she NAV recover.
Mar / T..
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salIIr4s.

salllr4a.
i herewith send you the result Of our
annual town meeting held today. the 10Th
inst:
Moderalor-John L. Hill
Clerk-Nathanlel Moves.
Seleetmen. Assessors &c.-George W.
Pettengill, Nathaniel Moves. Joshua D..
Wilkinson.
Treasurer-Jabez s. Foster.
Collector of Taxes-Jacob s. Johnson.
Constables Hackett, John U. Hill,
ii. o. Johnson, Alden Robertson.
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WlLBOR'S COMPOUND OF
PURE GOD LIVER
OIL AND LIME.
MG


wblkor's onspOaas1 of Pure cd. liver
OH and Lime: The advantage of this Command
the OIL Is entirely removed, and the hole rendered
palataoie The offensive taste of the Oil has long
acted a. great objection to it, use: but in tnis
fqEm tae ttsabie Is ebriated. 4 hest of certSf;
Gates might be given here to testify to the eScei
ience ana success Of ''Viibors CodLirer on and
LIME; but tle fact that it is prescribed hy Inc
ineacal fseuity Is sufficient, For sale Nv < n
WiLBoH' Chemist, Boston and by all druggists.
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AGENTS WANTED

rThb ell the SAFETY LAMP BI R\ER ID lt-
l all Lamps gives large light, ha- nickel ron,.
reflector. lever puts IL out, no blowing or eNpI,.
~ions or turning down wick, puts itself out IL M,
set can MI 1t without removing burner or chin
ney no wearing out screws or collars IL laSt- ZEN
YEAR; sells Al sight: exclusive territory given
sample post paid IS cents For Illustrated rtr.,,
lars, terms, etc, address the SAFETY BURNER
co, tioul,lsboro, Maine a..
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.eaId,boro.
Heaviest fail of snow for the season.
Roads completely blocked
The Signal Ligh, Lodge viii bulL d
new hall thi, season. building much need
al IN this place
Nj. George Whitaker i, hauling i'm
Der FOR the new Methodist church to be
huilt in the spring.
-Qlite 4 party went to Steuben from
this place las, Thursday evening. 10 see the
new PLAY, Past Redemption" performed
BY the Steuben Dramatic Club assisted by
the Village Improvement Society HE
PLAY i, acknoa lodged the best ever witness
ed IN this part Of the state Each member
seemed % he perfect ID his part there vas
no over acting which is the common error
with our amateur actors. The evenings en-
tertainment concluded with the augEahle
farce "Slasher and Cra,her' which Kept the
house in d roar Of laughter for over half an
hour.
Mr.. j. IL. lIoyey is making large lot>
of matches at MS factory, for which he finds
ready sale. Who would CUES, that it re
requires more than 80 cords OF good pine
wood to make the matches used in Hancock
Co. IN one wear. vet such appears 10 be the
fact. Mr.. Hov-y uses machine OF his own
invention that places the cards "head, and
points" II viii do the work Of half doz-
en- persons.
Is il possible that oar trieni aud YOUR
correspondent ''Iolani' means to permit
himself 10 be taken" By one Of those So
rough sisters had not dreamed Of see
ing has name under that ominons headline,
.'Another ninny caught" y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

There are persons in every locality en-
lowed with much individuality as 10 de-
msnd success; but Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup
does more than that. 1t deserves success. q.
A. Parcher. Mar.
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STATE or MAINE.

HANCoCk, s>:--Court Of Probate, February
Term 4. ID. is-i.
uPoN tie petition of Jesse Treworgy a creditor
u Il the estate of Jesse Davis late OF Ellsworth,
in said County, deceased. that the Administration
OF said estate may lie granted TO Arno w King
Of said Ellsworth.
ORDERED That said petitioner give public no.
tice TO all persons Interested, by causing copy OF
this Order to be puhi7hed three weeks successive
" in the Ellsworth American, newspaper print
ell OF published in Eisworth, that they may appeay
at a Cour: Of Probate for ssd County, 70 be feld
az the Probate Office in said Ellsworth, on the
second Wealnes.iay in April next, at ten of the
clock liz the forenoon, and show cause. II any they
have WHY the same should not be granted,
3wil, PARKER TUCK, Judge,
A true Copv Attest, CHAs. p. DOM. Register
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-TATE. OF MAINE.

STATE of MAINE.
H,Ncork --.-Iourt Of Probate, Ellsworth
February Term, A. ID, isSi.
Accounts Ia ing been filed for settlement in estates
of
AMBROSE Pi7TEN. late Of Surry
Mary Patten, AdministratriN
NANCY q. JORDAN. late 81 Starry.
and also private, Hamilton Joy, G'd'n.
iLVINTi BROFN Fl al. minors. GO,,'ds-
bOr0.
Alfred Hamilton, Il DIN.
HENRY 4. BICKFORD. minor. GouIds-
bbrO.
James T.. Hamor. G'd'n.
.JOIfN +. JOHNSON. late Of Eeer Iste
Flora T.. johnson, AdministratriN.
NATHAN KING, late Of Ldaoine.
George y. King, EXT.
RUTH W. FLOOD, m insane person Of
EWsrOrth
John u. Redman, G'd'n.
ABIGAIL JOHNSON, late n Buckspor.
r Il. Aiken Admir-.
John HANSON late II Peno6scot.
Elisha X. Bowsien ENr.
JOHN X. GRAY, late Of Ellsworth.
Charles a. CHM, Adm r.
ORDERED-That the said accountants give notice
10 all person, interested by causing copy of this
Order To he published three weeks successfully In
the Ellsworth American that they may appear at a
Probate Court to be holden at Ellsworth, on the
second Wednesday of April next at ten of the clock
in the forenoon, and show cause IL any they have,
why the same should not be allowed.
3wIl- FARMER TUCK, Judge.
4 true Copy. Attes, CHAs. y. DoRR, Register.
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to trsyel, III so YOU must he very careful OF
your health. or your doctors bills will cost
you more than your travelling expenses. A
bottle OF sulphur Bitters will protect you from
sll sickness incident to change OF climate
EreniRg Telegram.
-Pecks Bad Boy says he can sleep with his
feet out OF the window the coolest of winter
nights. il he can only be furnished with good
supply OF Jadwin's Pine Tar syrup. Verify.
II j. a balm for the afflicted. Price, 30. and
81 per bottle. G. A. Parrher. Mar.
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To thu Honorable Judge Of Probate within and for

To the Honorable Judge Of Probate within and for
the County Of Hancock
THE undersigned Henry II. Eitiridge. Guardian
OF Henry ID, James {. and Leila Young,
minor heirs OF Lorfng Young late Of Surry, in
said County dccea -ed, respectfully represents that
said minors arr seized and possessed % one ninth
part each q the homestead Of their late father
situated In said surry and bounded follow-
On the North by land % John A. BonEey, East by
MON River Bay south hy land OF III II
fhiridge anil west By land % Charles Jarvis
heirs. That sail estate Is unprufuctiyc Of any
benefit Ia sail minors AMI that will ~ for the III
trr,>t % said minors that the came should b. sold
AMI thc proceeds secured interest other
wise used for their benefit therefore prays YOUR
Honor that he may be authorized and empuw cred
Agrr"ahly t" Ia" Ia sell the above described real
estate or such par Of u a In Your opinion may h"
eNpelient
HENRY II. EIDRIDGI
STATE OF MAINE
HI>''@k h. Mt nurt # Probate hcId At tll-
worth. ga The dr-' "Wednesday % February
I~>l
on thc Petition aforesaid oRprREI, That nott,e
Y" given by publishing copy ~ -aid petition. with
NJ ur'l"r thereon. THREE weeks -urrr~-iFc, lu the
ftl-w"rfh Nm"rican new -papcr printed ~ pub
h~hri tn Ellsworth that All persons Interested
attend I'M thr Second "Wednesday M tprtl ncNt.
~ Court ~ Probate NJ bc hnli.n M fll-wurth
And -hcN rau~- Y any why IN prayer N -atd IT,
uttun ~h"ud mn BE- granted Such notice ~ De
sWiI' PtKkEE ri ~. Jnt.r
Attest AZ lJ,~ T. pnRH Iryi-r,tr
\ tFu" top} % the Original
Attest -'H,- + DnRR. Register
pun -nh-'rihcr hereby gives public MOTTO, 10 all
AMI has taken upon himself the trust 81 Executor
"tthr last Will nd Testament OF Nancy {. JpuIsu
LATE OF Ellsworth. tn the COUNTY ri IIsn,o.k
deceased. hs giving bond the law directs be-
therefore requests all persons vh, IN. indebted
y u" >aid deceased estate. 10 make lnne,atr
payment ant thn-' Nhu have ANS Immediate l,
'nand- th"r""n y rNhilit nv for settlement
SAM ~ t~~nN
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{ Al '!'itIN.

T HEREIN furltiI All persons harburiu- DIR trust.
l. INK my ~!fr ora T.. tugg my account a.
-hAil lat i.i'f- ~ lirr contracting fer thi-
tate
John Itt fp6'..
rt!-, Maine.
NAu-h 4 $50 SW IT
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EXPENSES LIGHT.
SPRING TERM OPENS MARCH 10

for information appl, 1,
tht resident or J.. Roger -teW Ir,l or HI, ,
Plumrr. Brewer NJ, '' !.
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WANTED

tnergriic ami Intelligent to -oltc,t ,r,i,r- t-
'"mtng season, f"r NURSERY STOCK
Np"r'ei5'r not r-.ruttti SAHARA WITH N
ft\Nt~ PAID Liberal Inducements to rnrr ot
-n"'l hu~inr~- ability lgis o., hitter amt ~tat.
a.c. md ntn,' rrfcrrnc,.-
=. =. CANNON,
.mu-lo' \u.,r.t, N.t,.
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fjhiE Undersigned hereby gives notice that hi
i wife Hannah L. Treworgy ala ~, ~ . .a,tt
second day of February without lust cause lei,
tile nome which he has proyiisl far her be there
inie ,oib5 all persons trusting her upon his creA
this date o."
Dated at Ellsworth the q day Of Feb Iss4
3w9& AIFSU,Ir Tppy EIs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

"a
annie supper VA firni,as,! d, III, ladies N
the uoprr han. the receipt. ar - hich amount,
eli 10 abau, fft, dollar, which now increases
the ,ircf, fund 20 aboi, ~1ju
MAJ lu "
I,,,t,n
~. .'-'N."- ''"H x ''' A''' zen
'I 'A' ''n'"- ""
t",,I = y Ni'A'
.ttN '".'A h'lA.N'
'.Ei +' .-- A>"N>>'rN A0A bttF~rfi' ~
III u >n'Af. y. \. Ncf if.arl.
l' l'4Ahi.
4. I.'i'''"
'' ''.''''' "' Loves 70
iN''.- .io'.'-- i.'f--
'-' i''''.'' -.,ti Wa p i''l""' f'f
'"' ,'.', 80 P''F' >''' hish"'\'
1'l H---''' '"'' '''H.r"' 'N'rn''',
"''
fremont
It..,.,,,.. a.. ,t......,
Nl..,,. u a u..,
ln,r rr.r. III / p:.aarl
I.-.,a., ,al -. 4, a.
N Ua,,l = n p,,h.,I., II
S,v,,r
rr.,..,r.,o n u.-r,r.
C,nm.,...-W II U.,,h H..
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Farm For Sale,

East Maine Conference Seminary.
Buck~port, Me.
'1''' "'''' \ VI President
FtLL LITARART MyslCtL
.-..fhT, md TOAHkRCJiI f,of-D<r
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RI PEOPLE RI END MEN =
FULL ORCHESTRA and BRASS BAND.
b and scots.
Wanted.

A Nbt ". tuAu u O. T. YEAR %; age - work
n i small plare unc who KNOW, how to tax,
care u horse Perfectly -.-,l habit required.
Ndlr"-- TIL "''.- -'IrlnZ lowest cash price
mn
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13

The republican, of Bangor haze nom
mated Hon. ;. / Hanphre, a. their can
dida,e for MAYOR. ana mean u elect hum
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-03-13
NOTICE.

+ X Am II. WILLIAMS,
Treasure
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HtNpOIk, So uurt of Probate, Ellsworth,
February Term, 4. ID, issi.
Accounts Ia ing been filed for settlement in estates
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-04-02
His Horse.

An aged colored man whom the Staun
ton Spectator has discovered in the soil
tudes of East Tennessee, tells an original
anecdote about General jackson. Ac.
cording to this authority, the General,
having ridden up TO n little tavern in
Marysville, and found score or more Of
loungers who were not disposed to make
place for him in front Of the fire,
called to servant: "Boy, have you
got any oysters in the shell2" Eyes,
massa, plenty Of EN-" "Well, put my
horse in the stable, and measure out q
half bushel of oysters and carry them
to him." The loungers speedily thinned
out to see the horse eat oysters. The
General, after enjoying the fire and see-
ing the boy. said: "Well, boy, how is
my horse getting on with his oysters ?"
ooh, massa, he amt eating 'em."
Every we'll, bring 'em to me and give
him some oats"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-04-02
How She Kept the Secret.

"Wc'rc bound io be equal TO you
men," said the Mason's wife; 1--WE
formed secret society Of our own last
night"
"Indced !" said the worshipful master,
composedly; then | hope, my dear,
your project will be successful. Ia il Il
benevolent society or what p
"That's none Of your business. It's
secret society, and we're sworn by solemn
oath not to diyulgo anything relating
TO it.
every good, my DEAR observed the
worshiplul master, returning TO his paper;
" I'm sure do not wish you to violate
your oath.
at wouldn't matter il you did, !
wouldn't. You keep your secrets close
enough and to think of that stupid
Mrs. Furbelow she could rccollcct
neither the grip nor the sign. II took
Ms an hdhr 10 teach her. When / gave
her tho sign isuits the action TO the word
she would mako it this way, In la
Her stupidity would havo been cxasper.
ating il it hadn't been ridiculous, and as
Tor learning the grip, why, she would
have it That it was this wny--give me
your hand n there, she would
have il that way, while il was this way
and the password she couldn't keep it
in her memory for two minutes. Over
and over again told her it was Be Just
and fear not, and she would have it,
Swear not Mt all, or DO unto others as
you would he done by Ia hal We
almost despaircd of getting it through
her head. But we managed to make her
understand Mt last. Oh, yes, we are
going to have n ilourishing society, and
we can he as secret about it as you men
can be about yours"
Then the lady went Off to attend to her
household duties, and the worshipful
muster hid his face behind his paper aud
smiled. -NCw lork JoWN0l.