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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-28
25. LADIES' COATS AND WRAPS.

25. LADIES COATS AND WRAPS.
Handsome ouomans OF Spring Weights, with Tabs
and Chenille Fringe, $40.
20. JERSEY DEPARTMENT.
From ~ inch sas perfect fitting Jerseys of all eolors
and grades, at s. You get quality worth Three
Dollars.
27. GENTLEMEN'S HATS.
Lightweight Pearl and Dark Derbys at sa.so Ths
latest shapes.
20. LADIES HOSIERY.
New Mandarin Shades of Eschs's Superb Make, in
silks, at 81 as per pair
20. CHILDREN'S HOSIERY.
Black Spun'slk Hose, for children, sI.ss for seven
years, up and down cents.
20. GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY.
Extra English black and clicked at half dollar.
ri. UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.
French Balbrggan Striped Shirts and Drawers at IS
cents usually held at sIso.
81. SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Our idea of Ladies' waukenphssts In super quail
ties of French Kid and Calf So and 3d.
33. MEMS CLOTHING.
Good Business suit as low 3d. and four-button Cut
away Suits Of the famous Corkscrew worsed material
atsr6.
"a. BOYS CLOTHING.
Norfolk Blouse Suits, $3.50; Boys Jerseys at $3.50
IS. CUSTOM CLOTHING.
Jesse Eddys Cashmere Suits order at sIs, Gu, in
latest style and fit guaranteed
90. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.
wanamaker Best "a, u, i6 90, per qure, is
still the popular writing paper Overland Note, for
foreign correspondence, 10 cents per quire.
81. BOOK DEPARTMENT.
Any Book got.
SO. FAN DEPARTMENT.
French and Yiennese Fans, 50 cents to $50.
80. LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Real Alligator Pocket.books with coin pocket, s.
Shopping Bags, rs cents to sra.so.
40. ALBUM DEPARTMENT.
Photograph Albums in Plush or Leather, "a to SIS
Al. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
Fine French Milan Hats at s., were $3.50.
AZ. TRIMMED HATS.
The Partisan Models, Round Hats and Bonnets only
arrived last week, and show.
AZ. RIBBON DEPARTMENT.
The rare and scarce shades sains and eros Grains
always here
ID. PARASOL DEPARTMENT.
Coaching Parasols, s. for a4.ineh; Taieta silk, Wine
CARDINAL Marine and Blue.
az. UMBRELLAS.
A new lot Of our celebrated Piclwick, S.
40. INFANTS OUTFITS.
Hamburg Ruled Collars for Children at as cents.
Al. MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SUITS.
Jersey suits at most moderate prices,
AZ. LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
Cambria RULED Skirts, rs cents.
40. CORSETS.
Thompsons Gove.ftting, Ventiatine Summer Corset
rs cents.
20, HAIR GOODS.
Mrs. c. Thompsons elegant make Of waves &c
The Thompson Wave. az inch, 50; inch, s.: AZ
inch $40; inch, sra.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-28

81. EMBRoIDERIES AND zEPHYRs.
1.-THE Madam's" usual fine assortment Of original
patterns for vacation work.
52. HAMBURGS AND WHITE
GOODS.
White robes, from IS TO s3I. One case Plaid Main.
socks, at 40 cents quarter under price.
53. CLOTH DEPARTMENT.
Wide doube.widh English Suitng for "a for Suits OF
listers. superb quality, worth nearly double
81. WHITE SHIRTS.
The cOnqusror Dress Shirt at 81. our own make.
Has no equal at the price.
55. TOILET ARTICLES.
Alfred Wrights Delicate Extracts. Scientifically con-
struesed Tooth Brushes odontine for the Teeth, q.
cents.
80. WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Very moderate prizes and guaranteed qualities Of
goods. Charity Boxes, IS cents to 50.
57. SPECTACLE DEPARTMENT.
All the shapes and numbers in charge of competent
oeuiists.
80. SILVER DEPARTMENT.
Engraved, triple-plated Ice Pitcher, IS.
so. TRUNKS AND VALISES.
real good trunk suitable for any sort of travelling
IS. Avslse for 81 So
90. HORSE CLOTHING.
Horse Sheets, 50 cents.
81. RUBBER GOODS.
All shapes of Gossamer oyergarments. The bes,
quality of Ladies' Gosssmer Circular at sI7s.
OF. CARPET AND MATING
DEPARTMENT..
All best makes of Carpets; Seamless Mattings, 20
styles less than offered.
OF. FURNITURE.
An Ash Suit, of specially durable make, for sas.
o., MATTRESSES.
Made in our workrooms. of best materials where
you receive just what you purchase.
Or. SCHOOL STATIONERY.
100 Japanese parasOls gay col 3 for decoration; rs
to 90 cents.
90. ARTISTS MATERIALS.
Portable Outfits for Holidaying. IS. winaor and
Newton's eolors.
OF. PICTURES AND FRAMES.
house can be beautihed in this department at slight
cost. large assortment OF engrayngs in port
folios from rs cents to $50
90. BABY COACHES,
The finest of assortmens, all shapes and hnshings
from 81 to SO.
90. TOY DEPARTMENT.
Thousands Of little oddities take home the chill
dren, from cent to sIoo
10. SUMMER PORCH CHAIRS.
The famous Vienna Brentwood Chair wonderfully
pretty and strong SO and upward Other chairs for
porch from 81 up.
II. GAMES AND SPORTS.
crOquet Sets, Fishing Tackle, Balls, Tennis Sets
Croquet, go to sro; Tennis IS to $50: Fishing
Rods as cents to 81.
IL. CHINA DEPARTMENT.
Decorated English Chamber Sets. 1857; worth sr,oo.
II. LAMP DEPARTMENT.
Hanging and Table Lamps rich patterns, from s.
to $40,
IA. HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Refrigerators, Gas and Oil Stoves, Freezer and
Kitchen Things. Refdgeaors, small and large 50 90
to So Ice Chests, 81 to SIS Ice Cream Freerers,
saas to $40; Oil Stoves, single and double, 80 to $40;
Gas Stoves, S7 to S7s.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-28

N stationary Engines, TO 60 Horse Power,
r,uiInace Work, Saw Mills, Flour Mill and
Mlhing Machinery, Steam Pumps, CentrifI-
Bei Pumps, Creameries fitted up, Bark and
COD MIL, and General Machinists
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Jury List for February Term

List OF Traverse Jurors drawn to serve In the
Feb. term of Court commencing the first Mon
day being the 4th day, A. d., 1884.
Aldinger, d Millerstown boro, druggist
Bovard, Robert venango twp farmer.
Barr. james Adams twp farmer.
Beatty, Jno NJ Oakland twp farmer.
BELLS, Fred Forward twp farmer.
Black, VI Allegheny twp puinper,
Brown, Samuel slipperyrock twp farmer.
Burk, Harms City boro grocer.
Blakely, Joseph Marion twp farmer
Campbell Ezra Concord twp farmer.
Craig. J 8 Allegheny twp Justice.
Chandler, VIM Clinton twp farmer.
Cooper, Samuel Jefferson twp farmer.
Clouse, Peter Summit twp farmer
Elliott Perry Worth twp farmer.
Erwin, a Pelrolia boro furniture dealer.
Farnsworth, Martin Butler twp farmer.
Fragier, John Butter borO, I'd ward farmer.
Gailbach, w Zelienople boro merchant.
Gibson, Samuel Winfield twp farmer.
Glenn, John Muddycreek twp farmer.
Heplar, A o Oakland twp farmer.
heberling 0Ottlelb Lancaster twp laborer.
Herr. q z PetroIia boro editor.
Ladrer, Jacob Lancaster twp merchant.
McNichael. Joseph Clay twp farmer.
Mccullough, VI Falrview twp z farmer
Mc0arvey. Matthew Washington tw 8 farmer
Nelson, u Middesex Typ farmer,
Nicholas, II Butler twp f1rmer
RObner. John Cranberry twp Justice.
Robb, Christie Oakland twp farmer
Robinson, Thos Cranberry twp farmer,
Smith. Henry Fairview twp farmer.
Skillman, Jas Center twp farmer.
6cott, Chambers FaiIview boro merchant,
Stamm, Soloman Forward twp farmer.
Shafner, q W Butler Dor lst ward contractor
6proul. Perry Cherry twp farmer.
Thompson. Chas Buffalo twp farmer.
Walters, John Evans boro farmer.
Whamors, G Fairvisw Twp + nssshaat.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
that it's so hehind- d-hand2N

"that it's so hehind-hand?"
''Bridget-Bridget stayed upstairs
too long" faltered Mrs Brown.
Hump" said Mr. Browg, as he
picked up his newspaper again.
At seven o'clock the supper bell
rang.
Luckily all went serenely, The
vegetables were cooked, and the meat
was done to turn, and all went well
Mrs. Browns tried nerves we're be-
ginning to rally little, when sudden
" her husband exclaimed in a tone Of
strong disgust:
"Well!n
what is it, dear?" said Mrs Brown,
anxiously.
See for yourself" said Mr.. Brown,
fishing up with his fork long hair out
of his dish of peas. That's nice;
isn't it,"
Pm afraid suess-guess," stam-
mered Mrs. Brown, bursting into tears,
'tbat-that's part of one of Sridget's
cur-curls! Oh! OH" she sobbed,
was there ever a woman so unhappy
as | am Oh! dearl Oh! dear! Oh.
Oh! Ob!'
why! Why. Why!" said Mr..
Brown, laying down his knife and fork
in surprise. What is the matter?
What is the matter?"
Leaving her seat and going around
to his end of the table Mrs. Brown put
her arms about her husbands neck,
and sobbed out all her woe. ooh!
dear Please forgive me, and I'll
never, I'll never tell the truth again!
1t isn't right to be perfectly honest.
1t isn't Oh! it isn't. And oh! oh. il
you'll only forgive me this once dear,
I'll never, no never
"For heavens sake!" gasped out her
astonished husband. care you out oi
your mind, or what is the matter?
Wrong to be honest! What do you
mean?"
Then, with many sobs and tears, the
penitent enthusiast told him Of her
VOW, and of her days doings, and how
her injudicions praise of Bridget s
curls had made his sapper late, and
dDOuU uGE CdIlclS, dul all vi hSi Noy
experience.
And that man? Well yes; be
laughed. He laughed until he cried!
He laughed until his wife laughed
through her tears with him; and they
both laughed SO long and loud that
Bridget came stealing up stairs to see
what was the matter, and, peeping
through the doorway, Mr.. Brown
canght glimpse of her curls; and that
set them both off harder than ever, and
ooh! mel" gasped Mr.. Brown, at last
don't ever do that again, Sarah
Don't! Honest for a day. Dear me
How you would revolutionize the
world You always were quixotic my
dear; but | didn't think you were
quite so bad as this. Honest for day,
Oh! goodnessl" And Mr. Brown went
off into another peal of laughter that
only was stopped through sheer ex
haustion.
And poor Mrs Brown? Well the
only good she saw that she had gained
by the effort was that Mrs. Green wa;
offended with her beyond hope of recon
ciliation, and that her husband wa'
put in a jolly good humor for week
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
IRISHMEN AT WAR.

DRoMoRE, Jan. Meetings of both
Nationalists and arrangement were held
here to-day. Twenty thousand people
were in attendance at the meeting of
the Orangemen, all the magistrates of
the county being present. L. IL. Sulll-
van and w. O'Brien. members Of Par
lament, who are also members of the
organizing committee of the National
League, directed the movements of the
Nationalists, who marched from the
Catholic chapel in military order an
encounter occurring between the Ma
tionalists, from Trillick. town not far
from Dromore, and the Orange process
sion. The Orangemen charged the
Nationalists, but the military interfer-
ed and atterwa-d proceeded to clear the
streets There was tremendous rioting
for a while and several men were stab
bed
The Orange meeting was held In
field close to Dromore, in sight OF the
Nationalists. Colonel Stuart Knox
presided. He accused the Government
of endeavoring to obtain the Parnellite
vote by prohibiting loyal and allowing
Parpellite meetings. Resolutions were
passed opposing extension of the fran
chise in Ireland, condemDing the action
of the Government in allowing sedtious
meetings in Ulster, opposing Home
Rule in Ireland and endorsing Lord
Rossmore's action at Roslea. Among
the speakers were Lord George Hamil-
ton, Lord Claud Hamilton, Major
Hamilton and Lord Caledon.
The Nationalist meeting was held in
field at the opposite end of the town.
The rival parties were kept apart by
largo bodies of cavalry, infantry, and
police.
When the meetings were breaking
up in the evening several attemps were
make to attack each other, bet the
lancers, hussars, infantry and police
prevented serious disorder. In the at
Tempt of the troops to disperse the
crowds young man named McGlVan
was fatally wounded in the abdomen
with bayonet, and another man was
seriously injured. Great confusion
p, walled at the railway station while
the various delegations were boarding
the train by which they were to return
to their homes. The Orangemen sang
"God Save the Queen" "Rule Britain
MIA" aud the other patriotic songs and
gave cheers for the Queen and the
troops
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
AudItOr's Notice.

In the matter OF the 1nal account Of COnrod
Wagner, Administrator OF John j. Rahyser. Dec.
g. 1883 Court on confirmation Of said account, ap-
pointed j. d, Marshall Auditor to make dlstribu-
ton Of the balance In hands OF administrator
among those legally entitled thereto.
BIT THE COURT.
To the heirs and creditors OF said John J.
Rahyser and all others interestered In above dis
tIibuaon, please take notice that Will attend to
ler on Saturday. the 18th day OF January, 1884, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, at which time and place all parties
In interest may appear and be heard
]. ID. MARSHALL, Auditor.
Dec. 20 1883. jan2-3t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Election Notice.

FARMERS AND BREEDERS MUTUAL LIVE
STOCK INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS.
The annual meeting of the members of the
Farmers and Breeders Mutual Live Stock
Insurance Association of the United States,
will be held at Office of Secretary in Butler,
Pa, on the last Tuesday Goth day of jan
uary, 1884, at 10 o'clock A. M. at which time
officers to serve for the ensuing year will be
elected. BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTORS.
JNo. +. BYERs, Sec'y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16

William Il. Dougherty. Of Fairview twp,
Butler county, in said district, Bankrupt un.
der the Act of Congress Of March End, 1897,
and the amendments supplements thereto, hav-
Ing applied for Discharge from all his debts,
and other claims provable under said Act by
order Of the Court, notice Is hereby given TO all
creditors who have proved their debts, and
other persons interested, to appear ON he 22d
day Of January, 1884, at IL o'clock. A. NJ, before
Samuel Harper, Esq. Register in Bankruptcy,
at his Office, No. IS Diamond street, Pittsburgh,
Pa, to show Cause, If any they have. why Dis
chargr should not be granted to said ban krupt.
J. r. BRITAIN, 8. G. McCANDLESS,
Atty for Bankrupt. Clerk.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Estate Of sarah Miller.

(LAru OF CLAY TWP, BUTLER CO., DsoD)
letter. OF administration on the above
named estate having been granted to the nm
dersigned, all persons knowing themselves In
debted TO said estate will please make imme-
diate payment and any having claims against
aid e.tate will present them duly authenticated
for settlement.
HENRY MILLER, Administrator,
Coullersville P. o., Butler Co, Pa.
,. r. Bowy.R, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16

The motto of the rich, and it is o
motto very easy to live up to- is. We
are all Adams children, but silk makes
the difference.
-Cblo once said, Virtue maketh
men on the earth famous, in their
graves illustrious, in heaven immortal;
but he was only an old fashioned Greek.
Hold on to the truth, .for it will
serve you well and do you good
through eternity Hold on to virtue,
it is beyond price to you at all times
and places Hold on to DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, for there is nothing like
1t to cure cough or cold.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16

Whereas letters Of adminislration de bonus
nom in the estate of D. NJ oore. decd, have been
issued to me by the Register OF the probate OF
Wills for Butler county. This is TO give notice
to allpartes indebted to said estate to call and
settle, and all persons having claims against the
same viii present them duly probated for pay
ment. ST.. BOWSER. Admir- Of
D. koore, decd. Butler. Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16

(LArK OF WARRINGTON TwP- BUTLKR CO., PA
Letters Of administration having been grant
cd to the undersigned on the estate Of Ebenszer
Christy, late Of Warrington twp. Butler coun
ty, Pa. notice is hereby given TO all parties
knowing themselves indebt~d,to said estate to
make immediate payment and any ha wing claims
against said estate will present them duly
authenticated for payment
Mls. JANE CHa1srY, Aaro,rs
@. w. CHRIsrY.
North Hope, Butler county. Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16

By virtue OF the provisions Of the will OF WI
liam Thompson, decd, late Of Middie:sI t"p-
Butler county, Pa, the undersigned, his EIseu'
tors. of1er for sale part of ths farm Of said VII
liam Thompson, located In MiddleseI twp,
Butler county, Pa, one mile west OF the Better
esst of the Pa w. Railroad containing FIFTY
NINE AND ONE-HALF $3.50, ACRES, one
half cleared and in good cultivation, the balance
well tiwbered and all der fence, il convenient
70 schools and churches, ond is well watered.
For further information inquire OF on the farm
or address,
VS.. THonPsoS, rxecutora.
w.R. 1HoNrsoN,
Glade Mill z. o., Butler, Co., Pa,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Barred and Gray FIannels,
Knitting ard Weaving Yarns,

and can recommend them rs being very dura-
BILE, a. they are manufactured OF pure Butler
county wool. They are beautiful in color, su-
perior in texture, and will be sold at very low
Drioes. For samples and prices, address,
Il. FULLERTON,
tul2A T6-ly Butler. Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Union Woolen Mills.

public to the Union Woolen Mill, Butler, Pa.
where have new and improved machinery for
the manufacture of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
G. D. HARVEY,
Bricklayer and Contractor.

Estimates given on contract work. Resi-
dsnce Washington street, north end, Butler,
r.. jan2.ly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Estate of WIN. Park, sr.
Estate Of samuel Young
80 m v,surNoros TWP. DECD.

Letters of administration on the estate OF
Samuel Young, decd, late of Washington twp.
Butter county, Pa. having been granted 10 tne
Indebted TO said estate will Please mike imms-
diate payment and any having claims against
said esiate will present them duly autnenh-
Gated for settlement,
sc. HUrcMsoS, Adminisirator.
North Hove r. q. Butter county. ~
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
E.,.,. ot Johu Cooper. Decd.


LATE OF WINFIELD TWP, BUTLER CO., Pa,
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted to the under
signed, sll persons knowing themselves IN
dcbted to said estate viii please make iUheu n,
ate nayment and any having claims against
said estate Ill present them duly authenticateo
for settlement.
Denny P. o., Butler county, Ia.
Estate of VIM. Park, 81.
1Irx OF uppLrszx TOWNSHIP, DECEASED
Letters tsstimentsry in the estate OF VIM.
PARK. decd. late Of Middlesex township. Butter
county. Ps., having been granted TO the unoer,
s,Sned all persons knowing themselves indebted
10 said estate will please make immediate pay
ment. and any having claims against said ert.te
VIII present them duly authenticated for set 10
mspt.
HANNAH PARX,
wuILAA PARK, Jr. Exrs.
JAMss PARK.
Baksrstown P. O., Allegheny Co., Pa,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-16
Estate Of } John Conn. Decd.

Estate OIL j JOnn C"hns DcC ~
IATK OF WASHINGTON TWP
Letters of administration on the estate OF Jonn
Conn decd, late Of Washington township, builef
siCned ali persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please make immediate pay
nent and all having claims against said estate
viii prt sept them duly authenticated for settle
menf g. c. HUTCHISON, Admir-.
North Hope, r. o., Butler Co., "a
Nov. 10, 1883.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-17
Wood Flour.

A letter from the Catskills TO the
New York Sun says: The chief indus
try up here is producing wood -four. a
kind of cousin to wood pulp. It was
first manufactured in the Catskills
about nine years ago, and now over
twenty mills are in full blast. The pro.
cess is exceedingly simple. Any soft
wood tree--poplar is the favorite-is
felled and drawn to the mill The bark
and boughs are removed. and the trunk
put in machine which is nothing but
a lead pencil sharpener on large scale,
with four or more knife edges inside of
one. On starting, the pencil sharpener
revolves with great swiftness, and in a
few minutes converts the log into a
hundred miles of fine, clean shavings
These are ground and bolted exactly as
in flour mill. similar in appearance to
very well ground corn meal. 1t pos
sesses slight woody smell, and is al.
most tasteless. 1t is put UP in large
bags aud then Is dispatched, unn arked
to the buyers.
tried TO find out who purchased the
article, but with no success. The wood
miller was not very communicative.
at makes" he said, "well. don't know
how much exactly. One Log may give
five bags. or 1t may give ten. IL sells
well. that is, pretty tolerable. reckon
clear about eight or nine dollars dag
out of lt--perhaps more. | never lg.
ured it up. What's it good for2 Good
many things. It's used 10 stiffen paper
but II you get too much the paper gets
brittle. Paper stock Is much dearel
than poplar tiour. and that's why they
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-17
Wanted to be cussed.

The Rev. Dir. Megsoul, says the Ar
kansaw Traveller. rented small field
and decided TO raise a crop OF cotton
Tie employed an old negro who had
worked for many Of the planters. and
treated him so kindly that the old fel-
low was astonished. Such treatment
soon became tiresome. One day old
Dan approached Mr.. Megsoul and said
Look heah. boss, what sorter man Is
verses nowhow?"
"A christian, 1 hope"
"Zackly, sab; dat's what | lowed
Tuther day when | LET de mules jump
inter de feel yer didn't say nuthin' but
tut, tut"
"Yes, | remember"
"Zactly, sir, 'zaotly. An de uddeI
night when / forgot 10 lock de smoke
house an somebody stole de meat yer
didn't say nothin' but tut. tut"
"well, what Of that DanY"
IVY. sab, amt yer gwine to cuss
none?"
II never used profane language in my
life"
"Well den, yer kant raise no cotton
Dis heah easy way don't suit me. At
fust yur tut. tut was mighty pleasant
an think 1 ter myself dat's de boss white
pusson eber seed, case Inc doan' 'buse
me, but I'll tell you what's dc fack, boss,
I'd ruther yerd cuss me dan TO say tut,
tint case know dat yer feels like it.
Use been in de cotton raisin' business
all my life, sab, an lessen yer cusses
amt g'win' ter feel ut home. Say sulh-
in sab. ter stir de ole man up"
"Since you desire it, | will. You in
fernal black scoundrell"
"Dat's il sahl"
Don't interrupt me. | say you in
fernal black scoundrel you stole that
meat the other night and thought l did
not know it,"
"LCok heah, boss, amt you little too
strongT
"I'll be strong enough. Ihave sworn
out warrant for your arrest, and by
the way here comes the constable"
"Good Law or massy," said he, drop.
ping his hat, "What sor of or white pus.
son is dis dat's got holt O. mep Thought
somethin' would come O. all dis kline
ness"
The officer came up and arrested the
old fellow. He wore sorrowful con-
.enance. and as he turned to accompany
the constable he nodded his head at the
minister and said:
'I'se g'win' ter keep sharp lookout
fur desc tut, tut men arter dis. Ef yer
had er cussed me III de fust place dar
wouldn't er been all dis trouble"
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-17
How To Handle A Gun.

The hrst.thing you do, when you 20
out cunning with another boy, is to
guard yourself against accident. The
best way to do this is to shoot the 9TH
er boy before he loads has gun. Then
take both guns to the nearest creek and
throw them in. Throw the powder and
shot in after them. IL you have any
matches about your clothes throw them
in also. Then start at once and 90
home as fast as ever you can. Ii you
are under eighteen years the chances
are, with these precautions. that you
will get both legs and = section Of your
body filled to the bnm with bird shot
before YOU reach home
"How?"
Goodness only knows. my son, don't
| have often wondered how 1t did hap
pen. but | never could ascertain. | an
not here 10 advance ingenious theories
but merely to state cold facts. and
know 1t to be u solmen truth that u boy
with single-baWeled shotgun twice
as long MS himself, can manage to shoot
himself in more places at once. than q
man can do with a seven-shooter re
volver. "And am going to buy you a
gun?" Yes, am; some time in the
long vacation when time hangs heavily
Ia Il
joy entertaining you by picking shot
out of your legs with nut pick.
But you will be very careful witt
it?"
So is woman very careful with an
umbrella, my son. and yet science Is un
able to account for the startling In
crease Of one eyed men every summer
Burlington Hawkeye.