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,he Royal Baker and PASTRY Cook

inc HoSai buher anu PASTRY Cook
\ royal addition to the kitchen Ii.
b,ary. 1t contains over seven hundred
receipts pertaining to every branch OF
the culinary department, including
baking, roasting, preserving. soups,
cakes, jellies, pastry, and all kinds Of
sweetmeats, with receipts for the most
delicious candies, cordials, beverages.
and all other necessary knowledge for
he chef de cuisine of the most exact
ing epicure, as well as for the more
modest housewife, who desires to pre-
pare for her lord and master Z. repast
that shall be both wholesome AID eco
nomical. With each receipt is given
full and explicit directions for putting
together. manipulating, shaping, baking,
and kind of utensil to be used so that
novice can go through the operation
with success while special and i'm
portant feature is made Of the mode OF
preparing all kinds Of food aud delica-
cies for the sick. The book has been
prepared under the direction Of Profess
sor Rudmani, late chef Of the New
York CookiDg-School, and is the most
valuable Of the recent editions upon the
subject of cookery that has come to
our notice. II is gotten up 10 the high.
est style Of the printers art, in illumi-
mated covers, etc. We are assured tina,
every car Of the Royal Baking Pow.
der" contains an order for ole Of these
valuable books.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

the Ohio Senate I'll after the time TOT
the election Our Cincinnati con.
temporary does not seem to know tina.
Congress foresaw and has fores'a''ea
all such plots. sThc statute in regard
to the election Of United States sena-
tors provides that such elections shan
begin on the second Tuesday after the
meeting sand organization OF the
Legislature. To postpone organizing
would only be to postpone the election
That's all. And money-losing iegisia-
tors are not likely to postpone the work
Of organization very long.
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DEATHS.

BELLENOT.-Died, at his res.dence No
{ south Fourteenth street, December -
1855 at z. NJ. after brief illness,
CHARLES BELLEN0r. native OF Canton
Neufchatel. switzerland, in the sixtietl
funeral takes place TODAY. CTues-
day) goth. from st Peters Cathedral
at 10 O'Clock with high requiem mass.
Friends and acquaintancesa respectfully
Newark, New jersey, and New York city
papers please copy.
GILMAN.-Died. December 25 1885. at |
O'Clock p. NJ, after short illncss. IDA LEE.
infant daughter OF Robert l.. and Ida h.
Gilman; aged two months.
As the sweet flower that scents the morn,
But witheIs IN the rising day,
Thus lovely was this infants dawn;
Thus swiftly fed It's life away.
Interment al Hollywood cemetery.
GODwIN.-Died. in Washington, D. C.,
December %, 1885. MILLS Il. GOODWIN
The remains reached here last eve ming.
and will be inferred from No. 72i Main
street at Il A. NJ. To DAY.
HOOKER-Died, on the 22d OF December,
At the residence OF her nephew, Jonn L.
davenport, n Orange county, Mrs. ANNE.
X. BOOKER of paralysis, In the eighty-hst
year OF her age.
KOPPENHEFER.-D a. the residence
OF her husband, 905 north Second street.
ANNA KOPPENHEFER, In her my sixth
year: born in Buchheim, Bavaria. Ger
many.
The funeral viii take place from 81.
Johns German Lutheran church at 2:30
o'clock To. DAY, 2stn instant.
SHEARS.-D in this city. September
9th at the residence Of her husband. 632
Louisiana street. after q long and painful
Illness MARIA + SHEARS wife Of lOnu I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

Observation-Disclosures you think,
asks the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette,
Of q Secretary Of War who did not know
HENRY WATTERsoN?
That perhaps he did not know MU.
RAT HAIsTEAD.
And here is where the sho, pinches.
"A fellow feeling makes us wondrops Kind !"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

1.-THE impression is growing into a
conviction over here that what Queen
NATALIE meant was that the ServiaEs,
not the Bulgarians, ARE only nation
of gardeners. =" Certainly the Seryians
have shown that they could dig out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

"a little money spent in toys is not
thrown away. A rocking horse will
give q child more happiness than the
toys grown people purchase for them
selves, paying hundreds Of dollars
And will also net the family doctor
about ten dollars for sewing up the
child's head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
>vOTICE-I HAVE THIS DAY
INSANE ASYLUM.
CRIENps, ASYLUM FOR THE IN.

L'KIENDS' ASYLUM FUR THE IN
l. SANE, Frankfort. Philadelphia, Pa.
A private nsylum for the cure and treat
ment OF mental diseases. There are exten-
sive grounds, fine drives. and good accom-
modations for the patients. A cottage nj
Atlantic City, N. j., under the care Ut the
asylum. receives mild cases and Oilers su.
perior advantages, having good ocean
view, we'll. furnished rooms. good table. aud
the best medical attendance. Address
JOHN 4. HALL. NJ. D.,
Franklord. Philadelphia,
de s Tt, Su&Tu3m
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ADVERTISING AGENCY.

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.-A
~ book ofIOOpages The best book tor an
advertiser TO consult. be ne experienced oi
otherwise. u contains lists Of newSpap'N
and estimates OF the cost % advertising.
The advertiser VINO wants tospend on" 40
lar. finds IN IL the Information ne requires
while for him who VIII invest one hundred
thousand dollars i'm ads ertisiug a scheme Is
Indicated which Will meet bis every require
meut. or can be made 10 do 80 by 81 ghf
changes EASILY arrived an by correspond
euce. one hundred ana AZ -tAree ed ton,
have been issued. Sent. postpaid 10 any
address for ten cents. Apply io bEOt -.
T. ROWFLL& CO.. new SP NPEk AbNtR-
Using BUREAU. 10 X rure street ,Prni
Ing House square New OK
ie---i ,w&wif
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

1t is very necessary to have good ma
terial to make good things. So so at
once to ". D. Blair Il Co.'s, 100 east
Main street, and secure your Cooking
Wine. Brandy. Rum, Apple Brandy.
Sherry. and all imported and domestic
LIQUORS and Groceries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
LIME, CEMENT. &c.
T IMEl LIME. LIME

Just arrived, schooner Keen. with 2 sSs
fresh kocKLAND LINE. for sale low nom
vessel.
FRESH HOFFMAN" RoSENDAl.E.
and IMPORTED PORTLAND CEMENrS.
CALClNED PLASTER. tlkE-BktCk aM'
CLAY, CATTLE HAIR. Sc
Our well. known ANCHOR LINE a.
ways on hand fresh.
Foot Seventeenth street. Corn-s Meal. Lump
ana Ground Plaster. Samac. ana BARK.
De Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
DLAIR'S CHLORAL THYMOL

is user,' - doctor End patient. When ~
fused la the apartment 9 dlsinfecia tine a.
fendBn's a. wei es tine sex. In nearly
every instance q which % has been used Ia
tA.s city j has prevented thespread OF cou,
'ag!0us q s.ase, especially diphtheris AMI
srstlet-f'yeT. beyond the sick room.
n Ia the most agreeable, innocent. anu e1-
pct..e destroyer 81 bad OiOr aud dise1a,s
germs yet offered I'D the public. IL na-
cured Wh0Oplns- cough N a rena ANY
short { me
For sale b. druggists Price, SO cents a
bp+flp Sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

at is rumored that revolt OF the
Servian soldiers against the government
of King MILAN is imminent. II the
revolt takes place he will probably send
for the Bulgarians to put it down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Negro Van shot aud Seriously Wound

Especial telegram to the Dspatch.l
LURAY, Va, December 2S.-les-
ferday evening William Washburn
Ccolored) visited the house Of William
Brown (colored), in Luray, while in
toxicated, and causing some disturb
snce was elected from the house by
Brown. Washburn then left, but soon
returned with loaded pistol and fired
three times at Brown, who was stand
ing in the yard. Two Of the balls took
efiect-one in the mouth, knocking out
several teeth and fracturing the jaw
bone; the other in the left shoulder.
The wounds are serious, but are not
considered fatal. Washburn has been
arrested and lodged in Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

An exchange remarks that PAR
NELL is the Irish bull Of the day.
And it appears that the Irish bull is
bigger than john BULL just at pre-
sent
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OYSTER sIPPER.

THE NEW-BRIDGE BAPTIST
l. SUNDAY SCHOOL will give al ONS-
TER SUPPER on WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
December 30th. al New Bridge Baptist
church, on the Nine-Mi lie road. de 29-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
ARCHITECT AND CIVIL. ENGINEEs.

~ P. Z. BURGWYN, A. b. G. f.,
VI NJ. AN. Boo. G. f.. ARCHITECT AND
CIVIL ENGINEER, once No. eo3I east
Specifications prepared. and Architectural
Designs executed. Particular attention
given TO the best methods OF sanitary
drainage. Handspring . specially. Refer
ence invited 10 Hollywood and Calvary
cemeteries. % Ism
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

OFFICE CITY COLLECTOR
RICHMOND. November SO, 1885.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
l. DAILY. between the hours OF o'c Ak
\. NJ. and O'Clock y. NJ. FROM THE L. 1
TO THE 3lsT DAY or DECEMBER. IN
elusive, for the purpose Of receiving
from all persons taxes due the city OF Hch-
mond.
Any person who shall fall TO pay the Ia 80
assessed against him within tho time 20
limited Will be- considered delinquent and
charged with penalty aud interest
A. X. W00DSON
de lin City Collector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

Toe Cincinnati Commercial. Gazette
says that there d said to bva Demo.
cfssie-saag scheme for defeating SHKR-
Nan By delaying TIE organization Of
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DFNNYROYAL PILLS.-CHi.

L CHESTFRS ENGLISH the original
end only genuine. safe and reliable. Be-
ware OF worthless limitations. Ind spensa'
bile to ladies'. ASK your druggist Tor CHI
CHESTkKS ENGLISH aud take 40
other or inciOse four celis stamps 10 us
fpr particulars Ia letter by return mai.
Name paper. CHICHESTER CHEMICAL
CO.. 2Sl3 Madison Square, Philadelphia
Pa. AT druggists. Trade supplied by
ThOrnbury & Ramos. le lisa .Su&Iuly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
THERE ARE FEW DRUGGISTS

Il who care mo@e 10 make n large proa,
ON worthless article than 10 wall Tor the
prosperity that nit meteiy results from hon,
est dealing, These are the men who when
asked for n BeDsoD's CapciDe Plaster. will
recommend some cheap ana trashy sni,sii'
tnie or Imitation, saying IL N lust a.
good" n the valueless plaster 10 returned
Cheap John will say he made inisiake
10 not. he hssdOne good stroke NJ busi-
Dess. The public are cautioned against
dJugg lists only. The genuine henson < plss.
ter has the "Three Seals trade mark ap
the word "Capclne cut IN the centre.
de 25-F Su&Tu
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The Newark Bitten Boys.

PARIS, December 2S.-PaSteur con-
tinue> to treat the four boys from New
ark, \. j., who were bitten by mad
dog. Nothing Of an uniayorable nature
has been developed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

HENSERY WARD BEEoHER gotta
nice new watch for his GRANT eulogy IN
Boston, and is now convinced that
his euloey must have been timely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

A contemporary says "PAsTEuR
ought to try the new cure on tho dog
STAR That would be Sirius under
taking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

N. Pastar has his theory Of happi.
ness. "True happiness" he says,
appears to me in the form of q man
Of science dsyoting his days and nights
70 psnstrstins the secrets of nature and
discovering new truths"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

THE POLITE ART OF DANE n
Il ING.-Madam LOUIS mas OPEN ~
I'd her classes at Monticello Hall every 4
TUESDAY, thursday, and SAT- '-''@s
URDAY AFTERNOONS at 80 for the re-
ceptiOn OF pupils. Ladies aud gen lemen
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHTS At
81. For particulars call AZ the Academy OF
address through mail 1907 east Marshall
street or 307 east Broad street. no Ia
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BRTEF COMMENT.

"a man By the name Of uRu" ". ;,
been sent to the Iowa penisen"s'y'
The inference is that he is suare-drum'
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ration made to leave the vessel, IS i
Was settling. The passengers Joined
with the crew at the pumps. though,
and riehted the ship before further
damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

INAUGURATION b 4 l. L. q
4 Tickets are for sale al following "a
places: Polk Miller a co s. 800 Nam Ii
street; j. II. TYLER n CO. *. 1908 east
Main street: Purcell. Ladi & Co +. 1916
east Nam street; Jud. Cunu.nsh 2O27
Vain street: aud al PlE %. , two stores
su7 and 100 broad stree. sale OF tickets
WI he limited 10 ap&clty = Annoy
/ 700 leisCns. Tickets, adr.r'.ug lady and
gentleman a.: addition, aides. each
$3.50; supper Included iu uI'I tickets.
fa Y
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oNsTLtl%.

OYSTERS, OYSTERS - n
~ handle the BEST OYSfERS&A~
In the state. and they are the W.
finest in the world Ny LADIES DE
PAkrME\r is the finest IN this city
and ] Will pledge my reputation tina.
no Objectionable ierson VIII D. waited
upon. OYSTERS sold by the measure
OF barrel. Supp,r for large parties caH
be furnished at snort notice. Call or SEM
your orders to NukPHYS. corner Eiehth
and Broad streets. JOHN MURPHY, Pro
prietor. Telephone. No. 476. de ls-im
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AMlSEMENTS.
DICHMOND THEATRE.

DICUMOND THEATRE.
IA TWENTY SECOND SEASON.
1HREE MORE NIGHTS AND WEDNES-
DAY MATINEE.
DECEMBER 23rH. S0rH, AND 3l~r,
BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY,
W. II. FOSTER, Manager
Repertory: Tuesday "Giralda new
Wednesday Matinee. "Musketeels We'd
uosday evening, o. FRA DiaN OlO. Thurs
DAY, Martha
PRINCIPALS:
Marie Stone. /elie dc Lussan.
Agnes huntington, Lizzie Burton.
carrie Knowles, Tom Karl,
HerndOu MOrsel. Ii. &. Barna bee,
W. II. Macdonald. W. II. Clark,
George buckingham.
Fifly-siX people IN each opera. New chO-
rus and costumes Musical Director. ). l..
Sludley. Stage Manager Fred. Williams.
Orchestra. reserved, Sl.2j: general admls-
sion. 81, dress circle, reserved. 81; gem
eral admission. 7Jr family circle. 500.
gallery. 25c. Telephone 4J7. de ZB.Jt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

NOTICE.-THE BOARD OF DI-
y RECTOKS Of tho MERCU ANTS Ma
TIONAL BANK. of RICHMOND. have I'D =
fay declared DIVIDEND OF 81 PEH
CENT freeof tax out OF the net prou', 3D..
tie past SIX months. payable 10 the sfp',-
holdeIs on andaf January 2 lt>t.
j. +. GLENN. Ca>u.t..
RICHMOND, December "a. 1851.
e.
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PERSON

L Ii. MOTT. WHO WAS BEFORE
l. the Police Justice Saturday, IS not the
f. H. MOTT OF Mott & Owen, $40 east Broad
street de 2s-lts
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Death or Major Peyton Hale.

WyTHEvILLE, VA, December 23.--
Major Peyton Hale, Of " Big-Pour "
fame, died Of paralysis at his home, in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
sPFtGsL aoEssi.~.

ras~ THE GREAT SAUCE OF TIE
WORLD.
LEA & PERRIN'S
signature IS on every bOttleOf The GenWus
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE.
II parts the most delicious taste ana As'i
10 SOUPS.
GRAVES.
FISK
HOT AND COLD
MEATS, GAME, g..
sold and used througl bout the world.
JOHN DUNCAN Sons.
Agents for the United states.
jy I4-Tuly New YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
DIgIDENDS

FIRST NATIONAL BANk OF RICHMOND.
RICHNoNu, IA. Dec. 20, 1858.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
i have this day declared DIVIDEND
out OF the earnings OF The current six
months or FIVE PER CENf. on capita
stock nee ot all taxes, payable o. sh9ir-
holders On or after the ~ day Of January
lseG. h. &. BIRNEil. cashier.
lheNto', VIII please copy. da27-tJa'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
DICHMOND MOZART ASS0-
IL CITATION.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The new Membsship Cards (0.ue and
white) are now ready To be issued. by
resolution OF the Board OF Governors, the
red membe rship- cards al present IN use VIII
not be available for admission 70 the must
cafes after January 6th. This resolution
will be rigidly enforced, being rendered alb
solutely necessary BY the delinquency o.
many OF the new bers. In the mean time
n, embers are requested to bring or send
their cards to the Office 0f the treasurer,
No. 1891 Main street, where they can have
IUES. SAMUEL SiNroN,
deaf 29.3i.Jas.5,7.al0 Treasurer.
NOTICE. HAVE THIS DAY
~ appointed ID. 0ETERS my agent TO
carry on the RETAIL LIQUOR AND
GROCERY BUSINESS at No 100 South
Cherry street, southwest corner of Cary and
Cherry streets, in the city OF Richmond, TO
buy aud sell for CASH only.
ROBERT &. SHOCA.
DECEMBER 10, 1883. de ll-l4t~
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UNIoN BASK ot RicHWoND
- IL. D. ..s..g.s rLA. o.

RrcnyoSn, VA, December2d 1859.
rTnE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANS
J. have declared their usual DlNlDEND
OF FOUR PER CENT. and an extra div
deud OF four per cent, making 10 ail 10
dollars per share. payable 10 me stOrkIp.t-
eIs on aud after January p, lr~G.
JAMES MILLER.
ip.7-IOt cashier
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saUeh, nGSiClshs, 81

NOTHING TO EQUAL FOR
y chapped binds fa,- otskln the FRA
GRANT CREAM OF ALMONDS 3, the str.
remedy and prevention. ~oduy
De zf.2i L.WAGNEE D.g-.st
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TINE PLANtEn, NArLoNAL RAAA

or kI,INtpND,
RICHNoSD. VA. December -f 1883.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
i have this day declared "a DIVIDEND
or FOUR PER CENT (trer ot tax oat O."
The profits OF the last SIX months ps}t1H
on aud after JAM ARR q. ls-t.
MANN =. QUAKLE@.
de 24-tJa5 Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

OFFICE VIKGfSIA FIRE $50 HNtiNut
INSURANCE COMPANY
RICHMOND. Deccmbrr l. ISL
nKIDEND N0TlCE.-lhc Board
II OF Directors II this GO ura nav
this day declared out ~ the pro pi tl7
Iasi six months a SEMI ANNUAL pl|4
DEND OF FIVE PER CENT &C. a.. isNI
payable TO stockhoider on AMI Ntct JAN
VARY Isl next.
WM. "A. MCCARTHY
de IS tJal Secretary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-24

Gen. Robert &. Schenck is one of the
last of the whig gentlemen who adorn-
ed the national metropolis. His mill
tary career in the war was not remark
ably brilliant, but his wound secured
pension for him, and his diplomatic
services at London were very credita-
Die, although an attempt was made to
connect him with the famous Emma
! Mine" Dom Piatt always insisted
that as humorist Schenck should bc
ranked next to Corwin. and, as a proof
OF the generals wit, told story about
him at a dinner of divines. One of the
theologians had just returned from a
tour through Arabia, Persia, and the
Holy Land. He was full of travelled
talk OF a dreamy, prosy sort, and at
last turned on the cavernous character
of the country. Full of holesp" cried
Schenck, that is the reason, | sup
pose, that it is called the Holy Land"
'Ah! no, my dear sir" responded SOL
emnly the old clergyman; .'it is so des-
ignated because our Savior was born
and suffered there" Schenck said
"Ah!' and looked as so,emn as gate
post.
On another occasion, shortly after
his return from his diplomatic mission
to South America, he was with some
friends at country house in Montgom-
cry county, Maryland. The host, a
good old, but somewhat ignorant, man.
asked one of the guests who Robert G.
Schenck was. Why" responded the
questioned individual, .'he is our min
lister, just home from South America. "
''ls hep said the old gentleman. When
they were seated at the dinner-table,
to the amazement of all, the good old
gentleman said solemnly: ''Brother
Schenck, will you ask q blessingP"
Schenck responded with more force
than polteness that he would not.
And all laughed when they learned
that the host confounded minister
plenipotentiary with minister of the
gospel.
Gen. Schenck has for some years
past resided at Washington, where he
owns a handsome house facing on
Thomas circle, at the West end. He
was for some years confirmed inva-
lid, and was afflicted with Bright's dis
ease of the kidneys, when his physician
prescribed a skimmed-milk diet. which
completely cured him, and he has since
enjoyed excellent health. Ben: Periey
Poore, IN Boston Badget.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-24

-
Two men with wide-brimmed hats
and weather-bronzed countenances sat
in the Sturtevant house with a report
er for the MaH and Express, smoking
and talking. They were cattlcmen and
owned ranches in New Mexico and
Colorado. They were talking OF ranch
life experience and the checkered ca
reer and sudden end of some of their
cowboys. The ranchman from Colo
rada. who had once visited the New
Mexican. asked him il Greaser Pedro,
the Mexican cowboy, who could ride
any animal he could straddle, was still
at his ranch.
mo, was the answer 'He is
dead. l will tell you about 1t. One
day, at roundup. Greaser Pedro was
Dragging OF his ability to ride any crea-
ture on legs. He dashed about among
the cowboys, throwing his lariat and
cutting all sorts of didos on his horse s
back. Finally one of the cowboys
SAID: Say, Greasy. they always call
MN Greasy,-Tll bet my lariat agin
yourn and a pint OF whisky thrown in
yer can ride that piebald broncho
Glzzard Jim fetched here yesterday.
The bet was accepted by Pedro. The
broncho was lassoed, and after several
attempts saddle was buckled on him.
All the cowboys mounted their horses
to follow up the broncho If he ran and
see the fun. The little animal looked
sleepy-eyed and tucked its tail between
its legs and trotted around stiif-jointed.
With one bound Pedro leaped into the
saddle and cried. let go! The cow
boys gave wild Comanche whoop and
away dashed the sleepy-eyed broncho.
He ran quarter of a mile in a dog
gallop, the boys all keeping along and
trying to frighten him. Then he chang
| ed his tacticss and began to run around
| in circle and buck. The greaser
stuck to him like lecch but the vio-
lent bucking shook the color out of his
face. The broncho had not taken his
tail from between his legs, and this
gave the cowboys hope that he would
yet throw the Mexican. Another run
OF twice the first distance and then a
wild bucking spree, but the rider SEEM
ed glued on the animals back. Over
half an hour had passed in this wild
and exciting pastime, and it looked
very much like the greaser would win
the bet. The broncho all at once
seemed to gather new vitality and new
strategy. He laid down and rolled
over, but as soon as he regained his
feet Pedro was in the saddle. A wild
bucking dash forward and sudden
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-24

A story Is told Of q Naugatuok man
who purchased load of wood Of one Of
his ncighbors. The wood was of such
poor quality and 50 crooked that he
complained bitterly about it, Finally,
after oxhausting his vocabulary, he
said: IF ever see u meaner load of
wood than this I'll apologize to you
for what have said; The man who
bought the load of wood moved to
Wcstport, and after several years had
passed came home one night and look
ed over Il load OF wood that had been
left in his yard during the day. He
walked around it few times. and
finally went into the house and said to
his wife, "l have got to go to Nauga-
tuck right away" What have you
got to go to Naugatuck now for?" in
quired his wife. "Why told Mr.. So
and-So that If ever found meaner
load of wood than the one that he sold
mc ! would apologize to him for what
said about it; ] have found it and am
going And he at once took tho train
Tor Naugatuck aud apologized To the
man according to his promise. Bridye-
port (Ct) Standard