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The Portland daily press., 1885-07-15
THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Last Saturday night thieves made an en-
trance into the cellar of the farmhouse of
Mr.; John W. Randall of North ChestervilIe,
and stole about 100 pounds of nice pork.
This is the second time this season that Mr..
Randalrs cellar has been entered. The first
time the robbers secured nearly 100 pounds
of pork, making nearly 200 pounds in all
stolen from him.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A portion of the gable end of one of the
barns demolished by the gale in Readfeld
has been found mile away from the build
ing.
An Augusta bicyclst is noted for the head
ers which he INDUCES in. Recently he
wheeled out to Togus and pitched over his
machine four times before his arrival home
Mrs. Josiah P. Burgess has been commits
stoned postmaster at North Vassalboro
An application has been made to obtain an
appropriation for new hospital at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Twenty-Five hundred barrels of maekerel
ware captured in Boothbay Harbor by fisher
men on Sunday There were some twenty
vessels engaged. This is the finest catch of
the season.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The dangers of the barbed wire fence were
APPLY illustrated at Rumford the other day.
A colt in the keeping of C. W. Kimball be-
came snarled up in the wire and before he
could free himself was terribly cut about
the head and legs.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
man named James Clark of Bangor met
With narrow escape from drowning Mon
day noon. He was intoxicated and was sit
ting in the rear door of shed over the Ken
duskeag stream when he lost his balance
and fell in. He was rescued just as he was
sinking for the third time and taken out I'M
conscious. After working over him for some
time his rescuers brought him to.
Monday morning boy named Lorenzo
Wllsher. about Il years of age was rolling
on log near the round house, Bangor. when
he fell from 1t and was struck on the head by
another log and severely crushed. A physi-
clan was at once called, but it was two hours
anda half before the boy recovered con
seriousness. His case is a critical one.
The preparations for the New England
fair to be held in Bangor beginning Monday,
August 31st, are to commence at once and
are to be more extensive than for any other
fair ever held by the New England society.
The officers of the Eastern Maine Associa-
ton worked hard to have the fair in Bangor
and are determined that the exhibition shall
surpass any New England fair ever held
President Cleveland will be invited to at
tend.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Last week two elderly men fought a saw
age duel with polo sticks on the main
street of Eastport Both were arrested. On
Friday two young men engaged in fight at
the same place, and one of them cut out the
eye of his opponent with knife, and mar
rowly escaped being mobbed.
YORK COUNTY
Twenty-Five persons were baptized bv I'M
mersion Sunday, at the Kennebunk landing.
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FOR SALE.

EA ACRES OF LAND on Main Street, in
w the town of Deering, miles from Port
land City Building and " mile from Aliens Cor
ner consisting OF 80 acres of tillage and about 20
acres OF wood land; it has very large frontage,
lying on both sides of Main Street, and extending
to Gray Street with very desirable building lots
for market gardening; said land will be sold in
part if wanted. For further particulars inquire of
J. ". ATKINS, ON the premises, P. o., address,
portland, Me. nay30e0dt
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NATIONAL LEAGUE AND OTHER GAMHI


Yesterday afternoon the Cape Elizabeth High
School nine defeated the Athletics of this city, on
the grounds at the Cape, by score of % to II.
II Capt AeGunnige will abstain from indulging
In his numerous very small tricks and "kicking'
during todays game he will no doubt meet with
the same reception from Portland audience that
the other league climbs do. A word to the wise is
sufficient.
The Advertisers criticism of Shaw's playing is
very timed. If the Portlands, to man. had
plaeedthe steady game he plays right along the
club would probably now be several grades higher
in the list He does not deserve fine and Capt
Fulmer is not likely to be so unjust as to inlict
one upon so reliable player.
In Newburyport Mass, yesterday, the New
buryports defeated the HayerhillS to 2.
Mr.. Elias Clark rendered his resignation as
manager of the Biddefords yesterday.
The Biddefords are negotiating for new man.
who is said to be fine fielder, good base runner
and heavy batter.
The BrocktOns play a league game with the
Biddefords tomorrow afternoon, in Biddeford.
The Hayerhllls defeated the Lawrences Mon
day, in an exhibition game at Salem, by score of
IA to 1. Tener pitched for the Haverhille, and
the Lawrences got singles off his delivery while
the Hayerhs batted Fish for Is singles. The
Lawrences played loose fielding game Robin
son, of the HaYerhills, hit safely every time he
went to the bat.
The BeIfasts were defeated in Bangor yesterday
by the Queen Citys, in a ten-inning game, to 6.
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WANTED-Cooksa and girls for summer no.
w tells Also woman to work in a widower's
family. Apply at my Employment office, 3791a
Congress ST. second building east of City Hail.
Also good help furnished at my office. MRS
PALM Ii. 4
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For Sale.

FHlHE retail coal business of the late j. H. Baker,
IL office, scale, sheds, screens, wagons TOOLS
&C., together with the good will of the business
been established on Richardson's Wharf more
than twenty-five years, doing a good business
customers pay promptly; best stand in the city,
and the only one that can be had A rare oppor-
tunity for any one wishing to go into business
wharf can be leased possession given June LIST
For particulars inquire of JOHN w. DYER, No.
Ia Union Wharf. may13dtf
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FOR sALE-Or exchange for city property,
u the delightfully."- located suburban property
known as the Warren Place" on Ocean St. Deer
ing, consisting of square frame house, large barn,
good orchard, variety of fruit, about IL acres Of
ears. pass the house. BENJAMIN SHAW, 4S1s
Exchange ST. 81
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Twenty-Five per cent
Reduction from
Former prices alter
This date on all
Fancy ParaSOIS.
Thus:
Five dollar quality
Will be sold for
1915.
Six dollar quality for
Four dollars and fifty cents.
All others i'm
Proportion.
The styles are
All right and
Qualities
The best, but wishing to
Clean up Our
Stock,
Have decided to make this
Sweeping
Reduction.
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EOR SALE-Phaetons, Top and Open Bug
II gies, Concords, Village Carts, Express Wag,
ons, etc, low for cash or ON easy terms of pay
ment, also large stock of Harnesses. E. L.
LING, Silver st. 1874
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For Sale or To Let.

COTTAGE situated at Old Orchard. known as
~ the Insxp Cottage, standing on the eleya-
ton in front of the Camp Ground between MIR
Came and Miss Record; one of the best locations
at Old orchard; 8 rooms, all in first class repair:
also stable and lot if desired. For further partic,
ulars inquire OF j. NJ ROBBINS.
Je6du Lewiston, Me.
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TO BE LET.

GTORE No. SIT Congress- under Mechanics
- Hall now occupied by Geo. A. Harmon, jew
eler. VIII be let on lease for term of years if
desired. Possession given at once. For price and
other information apply to the undersigned.
A. +. GERRlSH, Treasurer NJ. c. NJ A.
Portland, July 8, 1885. ily8d1w
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EVOR SALE "A fine residence situated at
IL Saccarappa, 21a story, IL finished rooms /;
convenient for two families; slightly, healthy, and
pleasant; in good neighborhood; will be sold at
FRANK E. WEBB, at P. o., Saccarappa, Me.
312
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DOR SALE-Grocery, produce and grain bus
IL mess; first class store, low rent on busy
corner and great thoroughfare; best place in city
Tor country trade; traffic extends to York and Ok
ford counties; business established; fine opening
Tor active parties. Address GROCER care of 23
Market Square, Portland, Me. IL
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ENOR SALE.-2nd hand carriages 2 phaetons
IL of our make in fine order l side bar box ton
wagon fine order, Goddard style buggy sound
and good, basket phaeton canopy top, Concord
style wagon side spring. Seen at z. TH0MPSON'S,
JR., Union st. 10
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES & sAccARAppAs 4

r.
The Presumpscots defeated the Saccarappas at
Saccarappa yesterday, by the score of to 4.
This is the seventh successive game won by the
Presumpscots Following is the score byinnings:
Innings. 3 6 8 9
Presumpscots. o o o 1 O-5
SaccarappaS. ........3 o O o 0 o.
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BROWNS
SkRSAPARILLA

1t is sold by all Druggists for s1O0; bottles for
$500. ARA WARREN, Proprietor, Bangor, Me
my27 eOd1y1 stOr4thp
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TO LET.

STORES in the Thompson block, Nos. III, 119,
- 121 and l23 Middle street, a few door below
tail business with light finished, airy easements.
Rent reasonable. Inquire of H. L. THOMPSON,
No. 164 Brackett ST., Portland, Me. jan14dtf
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FOR SALE.

ONE Hundred good Packing Cases. VIII be de-
W liyered in any part of city at % cents each
je16dtf OWEN, MOORE * co.
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LARGE FURNISHED COTTAGE
TO RENT FOR THE SEASON.

FENHIS Cottage is situated at Scarborough Beach,
Maine, or .Prout's Neck" so called, seven
miles from Portland, and at one of the best Sea
Shore Resorts on the coast of Maine. House con-
tains FIVE large sleeping rooms, parlor, sitting
room, dining room, kitchen &C., all well furnished
except parlor which will be furnished if so de-
sired; has good stable on the premises. Terms
for the season two hundred and fifty dollars as it
is, or will furnish the parlOr for three hundred
RAM KICKER & SONS, propretors of the Poland
Spring. So. Poland, Me-, or at their office 35 Con
gress Street, Boston, and 164 Nassau Street.
Tribune Building, New York, City.
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EOR sALE.-Steam engine, 10 horse power
ufactory of z. THOMPSON, JR., Union ST. 70
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VNANTED.-An Assistant BOokkeeper in a
W wholesale store, must be a rapid penman
and quick at figures. Address giving references
G. d., Press Office. 81
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To Let.

ID O0MS to let single or in suits, with board.
lG Apply at No. 80 High ST., corner of Spring.
maVl3 DIFF
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WANTED-Situaton a young man of good
w habits wants situation as bOokkeeper or
cashier in some commercial house. or would like
to go into law Office as copyist late in govern
ment employ; best of reference. Address PEN
MAN, Press Office. 81
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-15

WANTED-A first class cook wanted at 6SI
w CONGRESS ST. No others need apply
10-1
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VNANTED-An honest and active young man
w to work in store; references required An
ply to CHISHOLM BROS, 525 Commercial street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-15

WTANTED-Ladies to know Prof Livingston
w the great inventor and teacher of French
dress cutting, trimming, draping, grading and de-
signing, IS now here for one week giving lessons
only chance to learn. A good agent for the city
wanted II
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
Gen. Sheridan and Mackcy.

John Mackey has gone to Washing
ton to lobby through a claim of $780,
600 which, he holds, the government
owes the bank of Nevada on account
OF MONEYS advanced to land specula-
tors and surveyors and sharks. It is
not exactly known where Gen. Sherl-
dan is now, but it is hoped he is not
in Washington. If Sheridan should
ever meet Mackev at close taw, there
is no knowing what the result mi,ht
be. Sheridan is short, Mackey is tall,
but one is Il fighter and the other
isn't. Mackey once got Sheridan 10
make an investment OF over $4,000
in the Sierra Graude mine at New
Mexico. This was the famous George
Roberts steal, and most Of those who
got jammed never whimpered. Sheri-
dan would not, perhaps, have squeal-
cd had he not heard that Mackey
claimed to have nothing whatever to
do with the thing; that he had no
money in it, and was merely backing
George Roberts, an old boaster, in the
latter's scheme. When Little Phil got
on to the scheme he never suueaked.
but |ayed for John Mackey He made
a Journey from Chicago to New York
expressly. He saw the husband Of
Mrs. Mackey and the ':Arc de
Trio.npbe," and the man with tho
pick under ground gave way to the
man on the black horse. History
will. perhaps, never contain the rec
ord Of that interview, but the story is
that the cavalryman raided the miner
and got at his sluice boxes. He got
his $12, 900 bacE.-Chicago Herald.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
A Rip Van Wrinkle Toad.

While Bliss Smith was superintend-
ing some work at Smiths mill,
Scadoue, his attention was directed
to an unusual appearance in the cross
section OF a solid trunk OF rockmarle
they were engaged in saving into hard
wood plank. To the establishment OF
Mr.. Smith and the men they discov-s
cred the saw had just sliced off the
roof from the residence of a toad that
had taken up his quarters in the heart
of the tree Mr.. Smith picked out the
squatter with two nails. The animal
was perfectly soft, and appeared to be
in a semi torpid condition. Unfort-
.unately, however, while the men were
examining this ancient king OF the.
maple, he fell down upon the mill floor
and rolled through an opening IN the
boards. Mr. Smith hunted after him
for half an hour. but with no success.
This is a veritable Rip Van Wrinkle
toad. The maple tree Was large and:
solid, with not sign Of decay any
where. The toad lay at it's very hearf
and must have been there for many
years. Think OF it! Asleep for pei
haps3 one hundred years, and then -
ing the
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
Another: AnecdOte of John Ran
dOlph.

It was seldom that any one got the
best of Randolph in verbal encounters.
Only a few instances are preserved.
One is of a French able who i listing
Washington, was one day. q guest
where Randolph, who was unknown
to the able, was also g. guest. The
able was asked how he liked the
South, and he replied -
Exceedingly; but confess to hav-
ing been q little disappointed had
heard 50 much-in the Virginian gen
tleman."
Perhaps you were unfortunate in
your circle, " broke in Randolph, with
a sneer. nYou did not come to Roam
oke, for instance 800" .
True" said the able, cove.ing his
evident annoyance at the, rude tone
with his usual calm smile. True, the
next time visit Virginia / shall GER
tainly 60 to Roanoke.
Gentlemen, answered Randolph.
emphasizing the word, do not come
to Roanoke unless they are inyited.'''
&. y was g cruel thrust. but the able.
took e m the same placid manners.
and lifting his gray head, paused for
moment to give duo emphasis to his
words, and then replied looking IN
qnlrlngly at the other guests: .s.
Said not naessieurs,. that I was,
dsap pointed IL Virginia gentlennen2''
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
The Great Earthquake at Scio.

"a Study Of Recent Eurthquakes.' NJ. A.
Daubree, in Pop. Science Monthly.
Among the more recent earthquakes
was one that destroyed most of the
island of scio. On the Sd of April,
1881, about an hour and forty min
utes after noon. the city of Scio and
thirty or forty villages in the southern
part of the island were disturbed with
a violent trepidation. The shaken
and cracked houses were still standing
when q few minutes afterward, Sec
ond shock equally as violent, came
on, and tinisht d the work of the first.
With it 5000 persons were buried
under the rubbish. A little while
afterward 1000 other persons were
killed. Hardly had the people recov-
cred from the terror of one shock than
others came on, causing general panic
and stupor. Hardly quarter of an
hour would pass without Il new shock,
and the wounded who had succeeded
IN extrlcating themselves from the
rubbish were buried in it again.
"Death,' said an eye witness, Hseemed
to pursue it's victims with fury:.. in less
than an hour Scio was an utter.ruin."
The agitations of the ground continu-
ed, with only short Interruptions, for
q year. During 1873 and 1850 Scio
had suffered from frequent tremors,
SON ines repeated as many as ten
times il a day. MityIene and Smyr-
ma we also similarly affected, but
none 81 the shocks were strong enough
to cause great anxiety. They we're,
as It were, the subterranean prepare
ton for the catastrophe that was
about to burst out a few months af.
terward.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
other and smiled, and the spokesman;


said: "a 2 .s3 4 4 .s5s &,t}.s
"Ah, my dear sir, how dc, You know
that our worthy command ant is not
equally interested with ourselves in
your paying the country q visit? Let,
us beg you to alter your decision"
1T IS made, and nothing will alter
At a signal from one of the mer.
chants, five or six soldiers rushed in
and oyerpowered the unfortunate col
lector. He was conveyed on board
ship, and carried to an island on the
Pacific. There he remained for two
months, until a passing vessel enabled
him to return to the mainland. He
hastned to Santa Anna, and related
the treatment he had been subjected
to-: The old bandit listened TRANQUILITY.
"My good fellow" he said, you
have brought it on your own shout
ders. I gave you the appointment
that you might make good thing OF
it: l have sent another man there and
hear no complaints.
The simple old soldier opened his
eyes.
"Well, general, Ihavehad my lesson.
Give me another place, and you will
hear no more complaints On the score
OF my honesty"
Santa Anna threw down his cigar
EFT e. :':No, sir, ! have nothing for you;
you have had your chance, l have no
employment for FOOLS" said the old
scoundrel as he hobbled out OF the
room.-Temple Bar.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
Engaged For the Snake.

He got on q "bust'' snce, and when
ne came to the end of his tether hi.
found nd himself n SOLDERING up il Carson.
| Having but one suit of raiment, he
hung up his shingle outside the door
OF his room in the hotel and went to
bed while his costume was being re-,
newed to wear. He was in the depths
OF slumber when q knock aroused him.
He requested the knocker to enter, and
a Carson man, in somewhat rough
attire, walked in. -. a.. S.:t.=,,.+.
care you lawyer?''
"Ies," he answered from the pillow.
"Ive got case for you"
He sat up in bed, drew the bed
clothes around him in an instant and
assumed an interested air.
estate your case"
"Well, you see, I rented O field for
grazing from a man. / put a horse on
it, and the horse died. IT
"Indes4! Well?" 4
"Well! Hain't got case against
chat man,
"unquestionably. But, tell me,
what did the horse die OFF"
"You see, a rattlesnake bit him and
he died.
"Ahem!"
Cant I sue the man for the value
of that horse? He hadn't any bust
ness to go and rent me q field with
rattlesnake in it, had he?'
"You're right, sir, perfectly right.
DO you want to take up the case?"
Eyes, of course I do"
"Ahem! what--what amount-what
Zee do you propose to otfer?"
'Well, l haven't got any money.
I'll give youth give you halt the val
ne of the horse'
Very good. What, may I ask
what do you consider the value OF the
beast?"
at wasn't very young It had been
kicked by q mule, and the gophers had
nlbbled at it, and it had fallen down q
shaft, and it had been fifteen or six
teen years drawing quartz from mill.
Well. it wasn't-well, I should say it
was worth about So
\ The lawyer gently lay down in bed
and prepared to 60 to sleep. He gave
one last look at the client.
Good morning. I am engaged for
the snake'-San Francisco Chronicle.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
What it Is to Have Faith.

There is q story of French Grimm
al who died because he believed that
he was being bled to death, while in
reality his arms were only pricked,
and a sound of trickling water made
to initiate the noise Of the blood flow
ing forth. In the same way it is re-
corded how Mr.. Loutherbourg cured
large numbers Of patients by attack.
ing the. imagination. Among those
who had visited him was a man who
had been troubled with great pains
and swellings, partic ularly about the
loins, so that he could not walk across
the room. On entering, Mr.. Louther-
bourg looked steadfas1y at him and
said: I know your complaint; look at
me.' They continued looking at each
other some minutes; then Mr.. Louth-
erbourg asked if he did not feel some
warmth at his Ioins, whereupon the
man replied that he did. Then YOU
will feel in a few minutes much greater
war NTH" After a short pause the
man said: II feel as if a per-
son were pouring boiling water
upon me-" Still looking in his
face, Mr.. Loutherbourg said: 'How
did you come here, sir?" "In a COACH"
''Then 60 and discharge your coach
and walk back to town" The coach
was discharged and the patient walked
to town, and the next day he walked
five hours about town without fatigue.
Similarly, Sydney Smith relates how
the banker-post Rogers caught a. bad
cold simply from imagining q window
to be open, but which all the time was
shut. 1t was at dinner party, ard
the great sheet Of plate glass had de-
ceived Rogers, who was sitting in what
he thought to be adangerous draught.
TO quote af,lrther case: DR.. Sigmond
relates how poor woman, having APP
piled to q physician for cure Of an
affection of the. breast, he gave her a
prescription, which he directed should
be applied to the breast. She re-
turned at the end of a few DAYS
to offer her grateful thanks for
the cure, which he had effected; but on
making inquiry as to the mode of ac-
ton, he ascertained that his patient
had very carefully tied the prescrip-
ton round her neck. Faith cures OF
this kind are of constant occurrence,
and we know how persons, when SUI
fering from maladies connected with
the brain Or nervous system. have
been restored to their abnormal state
OF health by simple faith. Thus start
ling effects have occasionally followed
the swallowing ofsuch make belief rem
edies as pills composed OF bread or
sugar. This accounts, therefore, for
the cures which were wrought in
days gone by, even when medicine
was in a backward state, and the
most absurd prescriptions were often
given to patients suffering from nerv-
GUS disease.-The Gentleman's Maya
zine.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-04
Independent VOyagers.

About twenty miles below Natchez
we sighted soRe object drifting with
the current OF the great river, and
after the captain had taken a look
through the glass, he explained to the
passengers, "That's a scow loaded
with hoop-poles for New Orleans.
She's sprung leak and is waterlog-
ged." Pretty soon we made out such
was the fact, and further discovered
that the crew, consisting OF man and
wife were still aboard. He was up to
his knees in water, and using an oar
to keep the craft in the current, while
the woman was on top Of q box in the
centre ct the craft with: her bare feet
hanging in the water. The raftsnan
signaied the steamer to stop. and as
she drifted near HIM, he called out,
"Captain, this is sad" Eyes, very
sad" 81 want to cit to Orleans"
II see." How much to transfer my
cargo and take us all down?' "a
hundred dollars" "shoo! Wife, dive
hear that" II hear it. Offer him
ten" Captain, I'll give We ten dol
larsp called the man. "Umph! A
hundred dollars is the least. 'tThen
you may git up and hump and be Off"
shouted the woman as she swashed
her feet about. ''This old thing can't
sink any lower, and we've got bread
and pork and a euehre deck to kerry
us through" The steamer started,
and as she got Roadway, the woman
stood up and called after us, 1--WE
amt purity, and our old box don't 90
by steam, but we're just as good as
anybody on this earth-and maybe a
leetle better!"-Detroit Free Press.