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USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

Deep blowing and freeing the soil
from Jumps will not be followed by the
cry of "half a crop. Troy Times.
1t requires ten cars TO take $1,000
worth of grain to market, while the same
value Of butter can be carried in half q
car
There are 100000 farmers in tho
United States, the next largest num-
Der engaged in other pursuits being the
miners and manufacturers, who number
nearly 100000.
Orange trees are generally planted
100 per acre. Many trees planted since
1878 in Louisiana are bearing from SOC
to 1000 oranges each under very little
cultivation, and without any CONNER
cial fertilizer.
Ohio farmers employ sleds with rum
ners six or eight inches wide for draw
ing all sorts of loads over bare or mud
dy ground. They are extensively used
for drawing out manure in the spring.
They injure grass-sod less than the
wheels of wagons or carts do.-DetroH
Post.
-Snow-cream is no mean substitute
for ice-cream and is very easily pre-
pared. Beat together one egg and a
cupful each OF cream and sugar, with q
few drops of vanilla. Set on ice until
very cold, then stir stiff with dry, light
Snow. Stand in cold place until need
ed, and serve on cold plates.- The
Household.
The objection is sometimes made
that made-over stockings hurt the ten
der feet of children, but if they are
made as they should be there is no
danger of this. The edges should be
darned together smoothly and not
be sewed in seam. To see just how
to do this observe how the stockings
are joined at the back.-M. Y. Post.
A Maine correspondent of the MIR
ror and Farmer says: 1--WE have found
the best method of storing vegeta-
bles for table use to he to pack them in
dry leaves in barrels. We have had
beets thus packed come out in the sue
ceeding August as crisp and fresh as
when taken from the ground. 1t is
quite as effective as to pack them in
sand, the usual way, as well as easier
and much more clearly"
-Mince Meat: Two pounds of meat,
one pound of suet, eight pounds of APP
pies, after they are chopped, four
pounds of sugar, two pounds of raisins,
two tablespoonsful of cinnamon, one
tablespoonful allspice, one nutmeg. two
quarts of boiled cider, half pint of mo-
lasses, half a teacupful of salt. This is an
excellent rule to follow, but it is still best
to consult your taste somewhat in the
matter of seasoning, as spices vary in
strength. M Y. Times.
We have heretofore spoken of the
benefit accruing to farmers from their
recorded experiences. The best agri-
cultural journals are those that consist
almost wholly of short letters from
actual farmers. dealing with the little
details of farm management. A SEEM
ingly trivial matter may lead to some
thing of much account, and if YOU hit
on something that saves labor, betters
crops, or that differs materially from
others practice, send short account of
it to some paper. At least make a
note on't'' and tell it at your grange or
cIub.-LanSing (MichO Republican,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
A Prudent Juror.

General Thomas Harrison, who was
commander of Texas regiment during
the war and known by the boys as the
..Jim Town Major" was, soon after
the war, elected Judge of one of the
districts of Texas. Shortly after his
election no visited ono of the counties in
his district for the purpose of holding
court, and on his arrival in town inn
paneled jury consisting of eleven white
men and one negro.
About the first case called was one
against party for murder. After hear
inc the evidence, arguments of counsel
and charge of the Court. the jury
started down stairs to consider their
verdict, the colored Juror happening to
be in the rear. Following them was the
attorney for defendant. At the head of
the stairs land in hearing of the colored
iuror) the attorney was asked by a
friend how he thought the case would
be decided The reply was: II think
the defendant will be acquitted or the
Jury will be hung"
The jury went down the steps and
out in the yard. and, upon looking
around, the colored member was miss
ing. Upon investigation they saw him
making 2:40 time in the direction of the
brush. The Sheriff was called, and, af-
ter vigorous pursuit, Mr.. Juror was
captured and brought before the Court
and asked why he had run away. His
reply was: "He had heard gentleman
say If the man wasn't cleared the jury
would be hung and. as he hadn't done
nothing, he didn't want to take any
chances GdLg9StOn NetyS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

The office held by the Kidneys Is one of
Importance. They act as nrsure's sluice-
way to carry Off the extra liquids from the
system and with thom the impurities, both
those that are taken into the stomach and
those that are formed in the blood. Any
clogging or inaction Of these organs is
therefore important. Kidney Wort is Ma
lures efficient assistant in keeping the kid
neys in good working order, siren gthening
them and inducing healthy action. II you
would get well and keep well, take Kidney
Wort.
WORTHLESS check-the rein that hitch
es horses head too high.-LolceH Courier.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
Costly "Irresponsibility.

Syme, the banker, was treasurer of
the Overman, and was little given to
the national virtue. In his cups one day
ne told friend of his to buy Overman.
His friend did. Then came big de-
mand for the stock and every share was
taken off the market save the 400 held
by Syme's friend. All sorts of bluffs
were made to get the stock. Finally.
when the rampant broker bid $3.50 for
any part of 1000 shares, he got them.
Syme came to his friend in great rage.
He had bought the stock and was mad
when he found who the seller was.
"Why," said his friend. "you told me
to buy them" Syme swore by az the
gods he had never done anything OF the
Kind Finally it dawned upon him that
he had done it in momenfof irrespon-
sibility, and he never again required 20
the $3.50, 600 he had to pay for the stock.
San francisco Chronicle.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
The Domestic Affections in Chicago.

"Will you be at home to dinner?"
asked Chicago woman of her husband
as he was about starting for business.
mo. / think not" he answered. II
expect to be very busy. Besides, a new
saloon is to be opened just around the
corner from my office, and | will drop
in there and get little free lunch"
"W ell" said his wife, while wave
of fear swept across her face, "be care
full not to get hurt in the rush"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
-Rhoda Howard. living near Owinps-

--Rhoda Howard, living near Owings-
vile, N.Y., is one hundred and sixteen
years old and is said to be in possession
of all her faculties. She has used to-
bacco for one hundred years! Shall we
all take to the pipe? No. Even Rhoda
will shorten her life ten or fifteen years
and help to entail on her descendants
an evil which will continue to shorten
this wonderful stock of life until they
will live no longer than other folks.--
Health Monthly.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

E3-Decorative Art. Explicit directions
for everv use are given with the Diamond
Dyes. For dyeing Moses, Grasses, Eggs,
Ivory, Hair, &c. 10c. Druggists keep them.
Wells, Richardson &c Co., Burlington, VT.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

CATARRH AND HAY FEvER.-For twenty
years | was a sufferer from Catarrh of the
head and throat In very aggravated
form, and during the summer with Hay
Fever. procured a bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm and after few applications received
decided benefit--was cured by one bottle.
Have had no return of the complaint.
CHARLOTTE PARKER, Waverly, N. Y.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Mr.. r. I. Bentley, a member OF the esti.
malhe community Of Quakers at Sandy
Springs, Md, says he was severely affected
by rheumatism in his right hand. Mr..
Bentley applied St Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-cure, and by It's continued use, in a
short time, was completely cured.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

There is no dissent from the decision of
candid and capable dairymen, that the Inn
proved Butter Color of Wells, Richardson
g. Co., Burlington, VT, is the best in the
world. Such mon "a A. w. Cheever, of
Massachusetts, L. d. Mason, Vermont,
Francis A. Hoffman, Wisconsin, use it,
and recommend it as superior to all others.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
A rre,senper OF BIealth.

Sent free to sufferers fVom nervous,
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility. etc. 1t tells of
wonderful cures effected by DR.. Scott's Coca,
Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus. Sold by
druggists; 81. DIR. Scott, Kansas City, Mo.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

AS ONE HAVING used Ely's Cream Balm I
would say it is worth its weight in gold as
q cure for Catarrh. One bottle cured me.
s. A. LOWELL, Franklin, Pa.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

A SORE THROAT OR CoUGH, If suffered to
progress, often results in an incurable
throat or lung trouble. "BrOlca's Bronchial
2rocheS" give instant relief. 25 cts. a boz.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

IN ancient Rome, any fool could become
great violiuist. They were all Pagan
ninnies.-Detroit Post.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Ifale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Is n cure for lung and throat diseases. Pixies.
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

WHEN baby cries all night do not be-
come impatient. Be thankful it isn't twins.
Chicago TT es.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

TIE question arises: Why is woman
so MORALLY afraid of getting "a duck of a
bonneN. wetY-BnrlinqtOn Free Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

THE man who lost his shoes is disconso-
late-they wore his sole support.-C Chicago
Herald.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Samaritan NerUine cured me of st. Vltus
Dance" said T. j. Osborn. Richmond, Va.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

"BrrTER lay it than never" cackles the
Industrious hen.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

PIso's Remedy for Catarrh is convenient
to use and to carry when on a journey.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

THE music of the union-The wedding
N. Y. Mail.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
Prominent Butter Makers.

FIrz JOHN PORTER - Johns coat, of
course.-N. !. Indepeud9nt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Samaritan Nerrine relieves the brain Of
morbid fancies. It's pure family medicine.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

Two MONTHS ago my attention was called
to the case OF woman afflicted with a cam
cor on her shoulder at least inches in cir
cumference, angry, painful, and giving the
patient no rest day or night for 6 months.
obtained a supply of Swift's Specific for
her. She has taken 5 bottles, and the ulcer
is entirely healed up, only a very small
scab remaining, and her health is better than
for . years past ;seems t. be perfectly cured.
REY. JESSE II. CAMPBELL. Columbus. Ga.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

PAYING dividends on wstered stock Is
now called FL Mahdi," because it is
"false prolific
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09
P.OT..AS a:l.

lodide Of Potassium Is one of the strongest OF the
minerals used IL medicine. and has produced much
suffering in the world. Taken for long time and in
large doses, 1t dries up the gastric juices mpaIrs d.
geston the stomach refuses food and the patient de-
clincs in health and weight. Persons with Blood or
Skin Diseases should be careful how they take these
mineral posons in most instances the effsct OF them
is to almost permanently impair the constitution.
Swifts Specific is entirely vegetable preparation and
1t is easy to convince you of its merit.
have cured permanently Blood faint in the third
generation by the OF swifts Specific, after had
most signally failed with Mercury and Potash.
F. A TooMER, NJ D., Perry Ga.
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
to applicants.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga
New York Office l59 West ord St. bet 9Th and eth Ava
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

A WORKMAN is known by his chips, and
q barber is known by his shavings.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

They who work
early and late the
year round need. &C.
caslonally, the health
full STIMULUS impaired
by q wholesome tonic
Tx c ii ostetter's
Stomach BIttcrs. To
all. It's purify and
efficiency as remedy
and preventive OF dis
case commend Il. 1t
checks cipien {
rheumatism and ma
lar'al symptoms, re-
leYes constipation.
dyspepsia and b lious-
ness. arrests prema-
tn decay Of the ply
steal energies. midi
gates the infrmitics
of age and hastens
convalcacence. For
sale by all Druggists
and Dealers generally.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

The Mormon Church in Utah re-
ccives about SO, O00,0 year in tithes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-09

LEARN TELEGRApHY s5ad . ASsG: s"' Hssf
chance offered. Adj J. D. BROWN, Mgr, Sedaa Mo-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-12-21
I 4.

MIR. Conkling, however. saw in this nomina-
ton and its subsequent treatment the cloud no
larger than mans hand that meant future
tempest. He did not hesitate to say to Mr.. Mac
Veagh. with whom he was on friendly terms.
that no 40 looked upon the incident. and that
would be saHf ao %sSn A. cSnRns
though he had scented danger so long. was in
iii his m s did
that II was on the instant to come and over
IIhem him; At the urgent invitation Of .he
President Mr.. ConklinS made his irst visit TO
exception; tho only ono he has mads TIERS
Senator had not met the President since tho
memorable meeting at Mentor which turned
publican party The irends Of the Presdsnt and
81 the senator agree SUBSTANTIALLY on the FL
honss mesns Of rh Wh rsa Ss White
tor to mako known with lerfect freedom his
views and wishes respecting TIE New York
lar as possible they should be gratifed The
senator replied ihp, he lia1 n99ihing whatever
BIO wholly content II Mr. Merritt were retained
us Collector Of the por..ol New York until the
Tho Pres dent said that he had decided 10 ten
sequence in.Now YORK, and thstGa, had tho Dis
know whethertho Senator, would oppose that
nor TnsrHnn"n Nr C"Hk M mads
nation WAS made. he supposed he could 60 to
tho cloak room and hol his nose whi!O tho
Senate consdcred IT, Mr.. Conkln! suisse
qnnntly told his friends that no regarded, tn"
oiiica M OF no spcci!,. consequences, And there
was no preference between Judge Robertson
and him whom Mr. tonkiing called Little
Mr.. ConkIiug went from tho White House
that night believing mat Judge Robertson
YOU'D speedily TO n"nlna.rd for District A.
tornGy. Vet hN wRs ruuyincnt thnt thou.h
trouh,' nieht l." form time postponed IL must
soontr pr later hh mot.
That yrry ni.:hi. aitar Mr. C0nkli1s wont
nMry The lf"-!put received a trryCtm from
Now (or, through NJ, mICdGm II Mr.. John
iIAv. q" iqttmatr trlrGi ~ NJ. EaiGo, lni M
MhiI"llw !t'iI, f. NIrtlnIY commanded too
President 10 rnui,. lie Jud:' Robertson for
Eo.ioo' II or ~ take ~" consequences, : COPY
oi iGg' t'"Srnm " sill in ryisiorrr. GA that
sam" 'i-ht No L,GtI, was inuorrl TO have
threatened the Iu'-.!"nt with his own dis
pleasure Hh!res Jnl%' J! ahhrts"n's name wa-
NJ Cufr rnut 20 the S-sotN fHr Collector OF
the l,y' oi 'nA No,k. Mr. Elaino a 40 showed
how thn Hr' N'l0rnt roul. lm mn'!" 10y recast.
ing ScNni ~ n'tor prulD -rd nominations,
The !"!pNta,: lay lHH private s"';nlnry OF
the Pro- it!"l appeared ~ the tpor 81 tho SON
hts with "A ni"--n-r. lin stood uurrcogniHod
lor mo ulu!a'htN. irr y senator wa speaking
Mr. tJnSlin- vas i" .'- s"h' !isilr-siy -ljancin.
at newspaper, Nirt-lrosidcut Arthur had
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-12-21
r'isg.

Tho President had determined to mako no
removals except for cause. and no ono will
know tho pressure that was brought upon him
by StalwartS from ali parts Of the country. lie
refused to list"n to these appeals and this re-
fusal annatcd many men. On The other hand
ii"Id- PURPOSES M r. necina anpo ONT tf
brought him but little, sn9rort from Gar
pse for TH rary WHEN wnt III. wsr PROS
Tho l'residrnt also incurred the hostility Of
powerful men because he rafmSeI 70 make
F"%s" b"i"s ""vensy iYisi wnf$$ E scaa"r
hon SEN" @ " :"n sss'%a al MT
Gorham had been one 81 tho most ardent sup
porierS Of the President. and at no little por-
his election. The President was strongly urged
~ ninshn,ial hnpnhiGn1s t" use his power for
friends were gri"vously oirsnded;;, and the of;
Gus workers in, the party. These most dan
gerous and msIdions OF rarty disenses it was
tho parry and tile danger o' this MIR. Conkling
had pointed out months before.
Withstand n pressure. the force OF which tho
country,never knew. and tho withstanding Of
nsh ' smrno a0H h .G GOOD ns
country for il. Tho enormous River and IIarbor
nil. making APPROPRIATIONS OF slS.WD. 600 had
PASSED botn Houses. Cen Arthur Ind during
its nSidsration given II an amount oi alton
ton which 10 on" suspected. Night after
history OF previous legislation hnfore him. Ito
studied the subject. lie decided 20 voto tho
bin. md ha therrhy put spark 10 gunrowl"r
III" was hc .iegad night and day. pleaded with
threatened with loss Of personal support, told
that n vote would rniu the party. The pressure
was almost overwhelming and unanimous on
the part OF Congress. Yet the veto went in.
Tine act cost him the support Of many in tho
House Of Representatives. and made rnemios
Of some who had not been hostile before. Mr.
llaino sclZei tho opportunity. lie told his
friends Mat tho veto wa unwarranted. unius-
tlllahla. and infamous beyond tho apirit OF tho
Constitution. II not its !nIt"r. and promulgated
tho i'en that on the simple question OF no
amount II n Legislative approprIat ton tho Pros
iI"nt nan no right e. E"t his Judgment against
that OF Congress. While tho country to some
eNt"Nt approved tho veto, IL was Of great dam
az" to thu PARTY hy ivt.nsifylng the apathy II
some Of the political workers, They thought
it cuntrWpib'H iur the President to attempt
To deprive them ol patronage
Tho Cabinet mad boon almost entirely rocast,
and to the great disgust Of some iraiiug poli-
ticinns. The appointment Of NIr, fr'n:huy-
tasteful 10 ia, friends Of Mr. Blaine. rha re-
liroment ~ Nc k!rkwood was resented in
Iowa. VIII &c in Mr. Teller's appointment some
Eastern StawartS found cause for complaint
Tho appointment OF Judge Folgrr rs Secretary
OF tho Treasury did not bring the support 10
the Administration that WAS expected. But
when tho name Of Mr.. Chandler was sent TO tic
Senate for tho Office OF Secretary of tho Navy
much indignation was felt. though not openly
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-12-21

VI.
During these Nrst weeks Of tho new ora in
the four years administration. Mr.. Blaine was
in as frequent consultation with tho President
rs he was permitted to be. The Secretary
found the President. though cordial. vet eau
tious self-shiadinG. and his own mas Tor. traits
Of character which surprised Mr. blaine. The
Secretary had judged tho President bv his pub
lie rcpute as n local politician. and had be-
levcd tina he would DO bewildered and CON
fused by the duties OF his office. and there
fore. would gladly lean on some one Of tho nx-
rorienco in hubble affairs that the Secretary of
pubic. II" found ii. h"w"vsr. cytromciy dim.
cult to get near the President. No roniilences
were asked; and. though tho Secretary, was
limit Of his official duties. Yet Mr. Blaine did
not know that at that time the President had
est friends hecnuso he had refused summary
to,remove Mr.; B!aInc from the Cabinet,
Not many days after Mr.. Arthur became
President Mr.. CHnklinsr came to Washington
INK q" s sSs Senator Mn
Capitol Hin. Mr. Conkiing arrived carry IN tho
dSn ty hSr IN
brnry that Gen. Arthur used Tor his private
office. They were eioset"d for fya hours. The
and at last tho tones OF Mr.. ConkiinG's voice
were so pronounced md his excitement and
being heard beyond tho Doors ." the room ne T lis
The Tresidsnt sSpSstma,od. but all that 'I h.
said seemed the more 70 arouse Mr. Conkiing.
AZ last the door opensd. md with tne most
Conkltng loft the house, took tho ilrst train to
New York. and. with one exception. has never
sPss spssSn to ei r onhnx to wash
ington to consult with the President about his
policy in general. and especially respecting his
treatment OF certain prominent mon. So far
as Mr.. Gonking.s counsel respecting tho gen
concerned. the President recognized is wisdom
came to the course Ia ba followed toward indi-
yidunls, radical and To Mr., r9nkIing u sur
f 6s .'G rcp %iS ""a to TS
Robertson. Etrn though h. was reminded
by Mr.; fohEklt5n. Tx it >, was vas Wna'
that, had caused much Of tho fnctionnl
trouble and although tho Prcsdnnt was also
reminded that he knew Judge Robertson well
otllro against tho p"rsouul in'ercsts # tho
President AMI his PARTY friends, .yot G"n, Ar
asserted that, ms matter # policy even. II
would prove urwisa nhd harmful il lac removed
the Collector he President said tunt i'e hat
those through which they hri JUS IHS= 'd. Gul
that be had dctnrminrl II ia'n mnde aim
r rsTy 20 of Of a" y Il ms PTGT 6r nG y
Mr.. CDuk.lEg admitted that The Presidents do
sire was wotthy one, but Ii" believed TINT
be by action. not inactjGn. liut MIR.
rqnkl!nE added that 10, was aston.
ishsd =, tMnt the hFGailgnE dit not r., zoe tla
was to some extent permanent aud that there
only rema,ned such course rs would
A. possible on tho Other side Of tho dividing
limo. Mr. Conklin assured tho Pres idont that
Iii. proposed course, while it ought bring, him
him many OF his party friends. His Iiea was
that courageous and heroic treatment wouldbs
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-29

THE continual complaint OF THE GAZETTE
that somebody IL "trying to read THE GA
zErFE out OF the party" is gradually Impress
Ing the public with the idea that THE GA
NErrE is endeavoring to be LOOKED upon as a
martyr.-IDallas Times.
We beg pardon, but THE GAZETTE
neither complains" nor poses as a
martyr. The journalistic boot has not
yet been fitted to any foot in Texas
that can kick us out of the party. The
Times should know that THE GA
zErTE only alluded to other papers
whose Democracy certain other Jour
nails are constantly seeking to impugn.
Sure of its own seat, THE GAZETTE
was only trying to say a word for it's
brethren. We are ready at any time
TO give the Times certificate of Demo-
cratic character.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-29
Might Have Known 1t.

Mrs Minks: "oh, I've just made
the funniest discovery. You knowmy
husband never would tell me what
they do at the secret society he is a
member Of"
Mrs. Finks: ayes; mine won't,
either.n
Mrs. Minks: "Well, yesterday big
can of alcohol came addressed to him
for the lodge. He is a past grand
something or other, and takes care of
things. Well, noticed him going up
stairs with some of the alcohol, and
when he got to his room peeped
through the keyhole, and what do YOU
think l saw? He had an alcohol
lamp and was putting salt on the wick,
and it made the awfulest, ghastliest
kind of light. | was positively
scared, he looked so like a goblin. /
suppose they do that at their initia-
tiOns.n
Mrs. Flnks: "Dld you ever Well,
| might have known they used alcohol.
My husband always comes home SMELL
ing OF it,