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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01
DRY GOODS.
IAssBunou & Bno.

LAssBuReH & Bno.
ARE sLAsHINa THINGS RIGHT AND LEFT.
It not alone desire lessen our stock before
Sna Sn az shs, Sf down
This season Of the year it is really necessary to sell
things with our
REDUCED PRICE SALE
articles ofWea5 and use are marked way below reg
GLOVES.
Observe the range Of prices.
Button Jouvan Kid Gloves &c
In White and Opera Shades only.
Button Embroidered Back Kid Gloves, 75c.
street shades.
. only 81 rs, street shades.
B onig s, 2sdreSSed Kid Gloves warranted
Button Und. essed Kid Gloves. warranted, only
Button Channels Gloves, SIC
suede Gloves, y Button Length only 81 90.
Suede gloves Owes 10 Button Length only SAT. Light
20 Button n Length Kid Gloves, s2ss, For Even
we g eer To cose
out, having only sizes 5la. 5a4 and 8.
FANS
from an importer of fine Fans all the stock he had
hand AS there was quite Quantity Of these we did
remaining stock with trivial loss, and have marked
them accordingly.
RIBBONS. RIBBONS.
10 600 yds. allSnk Ribbon in different widths for
&c per yard.
The new style Feather Edge Ribbon, in all widths
and shades
LADIES HAND BAGS
These goods have not been moving rapidly, and we
have cut the prices On them.
RUCHING.
We have the latest production in Ruchngs these can
be seen now on our first floor.
Sample card always ready
EDGINGS
In Hamburger, Swiss. Cambria and Nainsook.
Import order just in, and at marvelOusly cheap
prices. Although they are new goods We marked
them in comparison to the other 81 Marked Down
Goods" HENCE THE REASON YOU SHOULD
BUY TEEN NOW.
COLORED EMBROIDERIES
A full line of Colored Embroideries with allover
Embroidery to correspond.
LACES.
Of fall kinds and all the different widths Lots OF
new Laces just in are also sold at the Marked Down
Prices"
WOOL LACES
21a inches wide, all colors. for l5c
25c
" " SOc
" 35c
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SPECIAL Low PR1crs
FOR FEBRUARY
NEW YORK MILLS SHEETIN9 COTTON i'm.
mense width, very best quality, 25c.
HOME-SPUN DRESS GOODS, pure WOOL immense
double width. in Brown Blue and Green, 37la.
BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, pure Linen Soc
BLACK CASHMERE SHAwLS. pure Wool, 81 so
ROYAL SERGE. beautiful Dress goods, all colofs,
II yards for $500
CA T ER'S
III Market Space near 7th street.
COLOkED and BLACK SILK VELVETS real
value S12o: reduced TO 9Sc.
BLACK SILKS. immense width. excellent quality,
real value LIS; reduced TO Csc
TRiCOT, LADIES CLOTH SUITING, wide
double width, pure wool, all colors, soc
HANDSOME BROCADE SILK VELvETs, s125
DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETS. IMMENSE size.
$3.S7.
BoU-CLA CLOTH, in Black, IL yards wide, 75c.
REMNANTS OF SILKS. vELVETS,
ja2S DRESS GOODS, LESS THAN COST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

Don't FORGET to attend the Hebrew Fair to-
night at National Rifles Armory."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

PoToMAC NAVIGATION REsUMED.-The
steamers E. G. Knight and John Gibson have
resumed their trips between New York and
this city The Gibson Ia now discharging at the
6th-Street wharf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

THE SALE OF HAssOCKs will be continued at
Julius Lansburgh's 81 D 9TH street, for one more
day to close out 461 yet unsOld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

WOODWARD LoTHRoP will open, in their
Line dept. tomorrow morning, 5000 yards
OF manufacturers "Remnants" OF white
check and plaid Nainsooks, lengths to 10
yards. Usually sold at 1Sc. Only Toe. per yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

DON'T FORGET to attend the Hebrew Fair to-
night at " National Rifles Armory.'
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SPECIAL Nor1cE.

SPECIAL Nor1cE.
OUR GREAT sEMI-ANNuAL SALE
DRY GOODS AT COST
WILL BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
Another lot of Remnants will be thrown upon our
center counter at half price
We have seven fine Seal Plush Sacques left the reg
ular price $50. We will sell them for S22.50
Fifteen Plush Visites. trimmed with Beaver and
Feather, regular price $31. We will sell them for
$50. $21 and 500.
About thirty Newmarkets left which we will sell at
halfprice.
A sweeping reduction will be made throughout the
Store. including CARPETS.
Stock must be reduced before taking inventory.
w. w. BURDETTE CO.,
Cur In HAIr
On account of projected extensive alterations
THE MISFIT STORE.
CORNER 10TH ANDE
will close the lance of stock At lust onehalf of
pfStS ou0 rs our prices are always the low
In the city buy Suits Overcoats for less
money now than ever before and it will also pay you
to buy even for future USE
Overcoats for Men and Youths S. &c. 81 s. 50
and $40 upto $1S are exactly onehalf former prices
Suits at SO $3.50 and sl1 less than cost
OF material.
Corkscrew 4-button Getaways in black, brown and
blue al $500 must be seen.
Mems Rubber Coats and Gossamers at so cents on
the dollar.
FOR BOYS TO IL YEARS
Suits at $3.50. So, 81. S. and So
Gvesercoats at 49, g. IS. So Biggest bar
FOR BOYS IL TO 1s.
Sack and Getaway Suits at 81, SIS, SO. 81, 50, and
Overcoats at 81. $4.75 $780, rs, $3.50 and
$S2o. Nothing like them ever shown for the money
Immense assortment at q sacrifice
THE M1sFIT STORE,
CORNER 10TH AND STS 1923
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

HoT-HoUSE CUCUMBERS, tomatoes and mush-
rooms, spring chickens, Phil. capons. at the Pal
ace Market, cor. 14th st. and New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01
CITY ITEMS.

Johnson. Corner 18th and E.
Daily roasts of high grade; oysters, terrapin,
game, &C. AAlso meals and lunch of great
variety and liquors OF the finest magnitude,
among which Is q six-year old, hand-made old
fashion sour mash, from the Blue Grass regions
OF old Kentuck. Lifetime experience. Ladies'
large saloon attached.
For Asthma and Catarrh try Michaelis'
Cigar, No. 72l 18th St., bel. g and II. Sure relief
Pick wick Club whisky is the best
Fresh Attorney Putter churned every morn.
ing and delivered in n Id. Ward" prints, SOC
per lib. Also cottage cheese and butter milk:
sweet milk &c. per quart. Cream Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01
LOCAL MENTION.
The W Gather.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. ID. e.. Feb. 1, 1856. 9 a m
For the middle Atlantic states, generally
fair. slightly colder weather; northwest to
southwest winds: higher barometer.
For Tuesday, slightly colder weather Is In
dieated for the districts bordering on the At
lantic, including the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

II MUST GIVE UP, cannot bear this pain, / ache
all over and nothing try does me any good" Back
ache, Weakness. Uterine Pains, Soreness Lameness,
Hacking Cough. Pleurisy, and Chest pains cured by
that new. original and elegant antdote pain and in
fammation the CUTIcURA ANrI-PAIN PLASTER.
Especially adapted to ladies by Of its delicate
odor and gentle medicinal action At Druggists 25c
five for $1.OO. Mailed free by
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO.,
II Boston.
1000 ANNIvERsARY 1886
OF OUR THIRTIETH YEAR IN BUSINESS AT
THIS PLACE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

DON'T FORGET to attend the Hebrew Fair II
night at National Rifles Armory.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

IIBBEY Is the man for com plicated French
clocks. Thirty years experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

FIFTY CENrs ON THE Do11AR.
On account Of extensive alterations to be made In
our Store, we offer our entire stock Of OvERCOATS
and SUITS at so Cents the Dollar before Feb lst
Overcoats we sold at $40 we sell at s.
Overcoars we sold at $14 we sell at 81.
Overcoats we sold at SIS we sell at So
Suits we sold at 80 we sell at 81
Suits we sold at SO we sell at S..
Suits we sold at $12 we sell at 50.
Fine Prince Albert Suit at SIS.
Fine Four-Button Getaway Suit at S11.
Boys Overcoat at 50.
Boys OvercOat at 81
Boys Overcoa, at 81 so up to $40.
Boys Suits at $3.50
Boys Suits at S.
Boys Suits al SO up to $l2
Children's Overcoats at $3.50
Children's Overcoats at 3d.
Chiidrens Overcoats at So. SO up to So.
childrens Suits at 3d. $3.50, 50. So so and 81 They
are worth double.
1.OOOPairs Of Pants for Men, Youths and Boys from
81 up to S.
Children's Pants from IS cents up
THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL
CLOTHING COMPANY
ja2o CORNER 7rH AND G STREETS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

REAL FELT DERBys, S1.5O. 435 eth. Lewis.
DON'T FORGET to attend the Hebrew Fair to-
night at National Rifles Armory."
MILK and Whisky testers, Hempler's, cor. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

EVERY HOUSEKEEPER should read Moses
g. Sons advertisement in the post"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

RoBBERIEs REPoRTED.-Friday night, be-
tween the hours of and 8 o'clock a thief en-
tered the residence of William T. Turpin o07
Massachusetts avenue, and stole from the
Kitchen ham, bucket of lard and other pro-
visions c. A Stewart, 1903 4 street north
west, reports stolen from his yard two tubs,
worth 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

ROBBED BY HIGHwAYMEN.-Mr. Robert w
Fowler, a clerk in the Post Office department
VINO resides at $50 street southwest reported
10 the police yesterday that few minutes past
eleven O'Clock Saturday night while on his way
nome, and while on street, between Sth and
Stn streets southwest, he was knocked down by
Two coiored men and robbed of SAT In cash
M Fowler says that one of the men caught
noio OF him, thew him to the pavement and
heio nim by the throat while he pressed his
stomach with bis knees, while second man
came up and robbed him of the money He
says ne made no cutlery and is unable to de-
scribe the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW WoRKHoUsE-
The transfer of inmates from the old female
work and poorhouse to the new one was com.
menced to-day and will continue until all are
In their right places. The new female work
mouse has been furnished nearly throughout
the whole building In q substantial manner
Ioere are men enough awaiting their proper
quarters to Mi the old female work house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

IHx MURDER TRIAL AT ACCUMULATION
Seorge u. w Use, OF Virginia, who was employed
tof TIE defense, In the of the common
wealth agt. ]. Revel Sturges, charged with kill
ing James Mears In said county in November
tAst returned 70 his post of duty in the House
to-day. Capt Wise's argument Tor the defense
was considered the ablest that has been heard
10 that county since the death of his uncle Hon
o'clock to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

On INTEREST TO BooK-BUYERs.-At the re
others. who cannos spare the time through the
DAY, Mr.. Bowling VIII, for their convenience
Keep open his salesrooms Wednesday and
exAminstion OF the elegant library OF the late
Judge 7. w BARLEY, which Is now on view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

HE DUFF OPERA CoMPANY.-Those who
nave witnessed in other cities the performances
OF The Mikado, by the Duff Opera company,
which opens at the National Theater Tonight
speak OF IL In enthusiastic terms A really
adequate presentation of this beautiful little
opera Of Gilbert d Sullivan has not vet been
seen In Washington, and the performances of
the Dun troupe will therefore be especially vel
come 70 the thousands who admire the works
q these clever Engiishmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

FREE WITH Hrs REvoLvER.-Nace Stewart.
a young colored man from the country while
passing along near b Jundary and thirteenth
streets, yesterday, fired two shots from his re-
Eoiver and ran OFF. Officers Mcnamara and
hnoces overlook him and placed him under
arrest. He had the revolver in his pocket when
arrested. This morning, in the Police Court.
stewart was charged with carrying concealed
farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

THE HEBREW FAIR.-There was a large at.
tendance at the Hebrew fair at the National
fs1HeS hall saturday evening. One of the am USE
ments was fishing for diamond ring which
mad been dropped into the fish pond. No one
succeeded IN the search. On Wednesday the
washington Continentals will visit the fair, and
on Friday the articles will be sold BY auction
The following donations for the fair received
through Miss r Hexter, were omitted from
previous notices: W. III. Narrower, So: w h
NARROW, -; Friends, $40; f. Morrison, mer-
chaudise, valued at 81. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

A BUNCH OF KEYs.-A neatly dressed col
ored boy, ABOUT eighteen years old, was OBJ
served last night by Officers Kendall and Cum
bingham trying doors on Connecticut avenue
The officers followed him for four hours, noting
his conduct. They finally arrested him and
took from bis pockets bunch of keys. He was
taken TO the Police Court and sentenced to
ninety days on the farm in default of bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-01

b. AND o. TO THE WEsT-Trayelers tn the
west, northwest and southwest can consult the
agents Of the B. and o. railroad, 6I9 and
1901 pennsylvania avenue, and station cor
ner Of New Jersey avenue and c street.
Rates via this line to Chicago are $13, TO
cinnati S11, 20 Indianapolis $I2 and Detroit
va, with corresponding low rates to all other
potntA. Fast limited express trains, with
through parior and sleeping cars 10 destination.
Time to Chicago, % hours; Cincinnati, is
hours, and ST. Louis, % hours. Indianapo-
lis II hours and Pittsburg 10 hours. Limited
tor Chicago and Pittsburg, leaves Washington
at 0:43 g. N. daily; for Cincinnati, ST. Louis
and Indianapolis. pm. daily.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
SUMMONS.

Tn the District Court Of the Second Judicial Dis.
trict of the Territory Of Idaho, in ana ior 'ns
County OF Alturas
Z, A. Wall plant fl, VS.. II shaughnessy' deieh"-
ant.
The People of the United States In the Territory
~ Idaho send Greeting to NJ. Shaughnessy,
defendant
You are hereby required TO appear in an acuoh
brought against you by the above-namea Pisin
tiffs in the District Court of the Second duuiv
Distr,ct of the Territory of Idaho in and ior tne
connty of Alturas and to answer the complaint
filed therein within ten days exclusive OF theaay
of seryicel after the service on you OF tais sum
mons--if served within this county; OF, server
ont OF this county, but In this District WITHIN
| Judgment by default will be taken against you
| according to the prayer Of said complaint.
| Tho said action is brought to recover Jedginenss
| apainst YOU the said defendant, for the sum OF
| S17 500 and legal interest thereon from august
| 1882 and costs OF suit. being the balance Que ON
| contract between plaintiff and defendant whereby
the defendant agreed to pay pla1ntln IN Tue heso
| tiatjon of the sale Of the Msyfower mine the sum
| OF $a5 OOO-that $500 has been paid thereo pu;
the balance. SIT 500, Is due and unpaid as WI,
more FULLY appear in plaintiffs compliant wnien -,
Is filed and made part hereof, certineu cop! VI
| which Ia herewith served.
| And you are hereby notified that IL you ran ~
appear and answer the said complaint, as apov,
| required tbs said plaintiff will take defann aho
| Judgment against you for the sum OF Sl!.ooo ane
legal interest from August 1882 ana costs oi suit
| as demanded in said complaint.
| Given under my hand and the seal OF the DE
trict Court of the Second Judicial Dsfrici OF tn'
TERRITORY of Idaho, in and for the county OF Altu
ras this 18th day of October in the year OF orr Lori
A. l.. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
BYE f. RICHARDS, Deputy Clerk.
| JAS. Fl. BEATTY attorney for plaintin
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
BOYS WILL BE BOYS.

Tho Rev. Epimenides Morton is the editor
and proprietor Of the Weekly Hallelujah
News. a journal which ably defends its creed
and urges Its subscribers to pay up. During
many useful years the Rev. Epimenides was
q circuit rider, and many q man who is now
enjoying the comforts which the Gospel
brings into family, was seized by him in
the early days and induced to take shelter
within the fold
Several days ago, Mr.. Anthony Biddle-as
good church member as ever ived-accom-
panied by his little boy, called on Mr.. Nor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
A Sure Thing Of IL.

"what interest can you have In reading
the list Of prizes in the Havana lottery You
never buy any tickets" asked Kosciusko
Murphy, on seeing Col. Yerger perusing q
paper.
al know that I never buy . ticket, but
have more real enjoyment than if / did,
replied Col. Yerger.
"How is thatf'
You see, pick out . number. II II
wins am rs much tickled as . man can DO,
and go on tear. II my number don't win,
then have saved the price Of the ticket. and
celebrate my escape with the money have
saved. Am bound to win either way.
can't DO beat" Texas Siftings.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22

Til at terrible en-
demic, lever and
ague, skaters the
NEST vigorous con.
stitution, and the
after-efects of the
alkaloid often TAX
EN- to arrest 1t, qui-
nine, are scarcely
less pernicious. The
best remedy, not
alone in malarial
stricken regions on
this continent, but
also in those por-
items Of South and
Central A m eric q
where mslarial fe-
vers are most pre-
valent and malig-
nant-is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters.
It's remedial a n d
,ponent Of fevers are
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
Medical Item.

: Uncle Nose met Mrs. Lindley Murray.
Glow am your son coming on p asked the
African.
"He is doing very we'll. He is a student
at the medical department Of the University
of Texas"
"You dom tolc me so?"
| Eyes, and he will graduate next year."
! "And den he will be doctor :"
"Yes, Uncle Nose"
"Why, do Lor'. your son am too young to
be . sure enough doctor. ] reckon he il
only doctor for childruns."
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
Il the World Growing Better9

"The world Is . great deal more wicked
than 1t was when was . boy"
"Oh, that's all stuff and nonsense. It's
growing better every day"
"Td like 70 see you prove It."
"I can do it,"
"Come on with your evidence"
swell, some time ago inadvertently left
an umbrella in hotel hat-rack, and found
1t there on my return day or two after
ward. and it was silk one, too"
"Was 1t raining at tho timer"
"Well-er-no, believe not."-tNational
Republican.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
Compelling Stamp Mills t, Shut Down.

BREcKNRIDGE, Col- August 3, 1885
Ny DEAR SIRn order myself plainly regarding
Wiswe MILL will inciose record Of the mil
the have treated quite but these where the
mill has come IN competition with the amps
No. lot, the mill saved 40 per The
No. lot, A
No. lot, As
No LOT, 40 per
No. lot, 40 per
The all the from
the above record the of the do like much In
fact have been the Of closing mill and looks the
other otering will be pleased give any
Yours truly, E. Is. Wl1HEREL.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
The Brothers.

"To sum It mp in 3 few words" said Sam
Jones recently. "a dude is . jackass." Mr..
Jones IL surely mistaken. While . dude ID
not distinguished for brain. the other AMI.
NAL is pretty much all brsyin'. Bingham.
ton Republican.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
A Probable Tin.

Mrs. McEwen: Ibid you tip that waiter,
HenryT
Mr.. McEwen: EYES; didn't you see me
give him quarter just before he went for
the oheek9 But he tipped mo back.
Mrs. McEwcn: "A waiter tip you, Henry"
Mr.. McEwen: Certainly. He tipped
me the wink when he handed me an eighty
FIVE cent check for . dollar-snd-a-half lun-
cheon." -tTid-Bits.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22

"what do those letters stand fori" asked
curious wife Of her husband, IS she
looked at his Masonic seal. swell. really,
my love-" he replied encouragingly. 81
presume it is because they can't sit down"
She postponed further questioning Mer-
chant Travclcr.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
Better than Any Other Mill.

81 Posi- SAN Francisco, August 8, 1885.
working sample mills here, and
sample of that work than got m
FirThs mill will do
and Seond requires less power help manage
ThrdYou
70 You
plate and make milling test of pound
20 minutes from the feeding this stamp;
too much little with the stamp will gold
With this mill simply put in four, five, six pounds Of
and then feeding, and then you al day
whole week. it is all the You up at any
20 minutes and amalgam;
over 100 trials, from 50 to SIS so than could with
the stamps 1t will work tangs just we'll In working ngs with
stamps liable to break shoes
break anything like into you pounds
will mill it and send you result
You this mill perfectly cheapest help
experience only to retor while keep
il clean.
Another thing Three mill up
davs-needs milwrght in II
about II inches of and shorse engine
Please let me hear from
Yours. etc., F. NJ. JOHNSON.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
CHICAGO, July 20, 1885.

believe Wiswel Electric Mill thing
Il. j. COOPER.
Mr. Cooper interested in the Jay Gould Wood
Idaho, mines.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22
San Francisco. Gal, August 8, 1885.

The Wiwen Mill positively better than for gold and silver
but particularly for saving gold F. NJ. JOHNSON,
81 Post San Francisco
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22

hero, Brother Biddle. do not jerk him
around that way"
The boy had upset bottle of mucilage on
q now, gilt.cdged Bible.
"Henryl" exclaimed tho irate father.
"you shall never go anywhere with me
again. am going TO tell your mother that
you are not 1T to 60 anywhere. Now just
look what you've done-rnined that Bible.
What made you do 1t, sayf'
Didn't 60 to-"
"Sit right down there, now, and keep
your hands to yourself"
"Oh, the book 10 not injured" said the
editor, a. he proceeded to wipe off the
mucilage. Boys will be boys. remem.
Der very we'll when I was boy"
brother Morton. what are you doing
with that big pole standing there in the
corner2'
"That, my dear Brother Biddle. is sap
ling that grew on the site Of an old church,
where l preached my first sermon. The
house was long since torn away and this hick.
DRY sapling grew up where tho pulpit used
to stand. An old friend Of mine cut IL down
several days ago. trimmed of the branches
and brought 1t to me. Iprize it very high.
ly, I assure you. am-now don't slap him.
Tho boy had turned over the spittoon
"Ill whip you for that just as soon as
get you home. you good-for-nothing thing
Just look there now on the carpet. Wha
made you do 1t, say2"
Didn't 20 to-"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-22

"why can't you sit still2 What makes you
want to tramp around that way, say3"
couch, now dontF
"Don't shake him that way, Brother Bid.
do. Boys will DO boys in spite OF every
thing we can do"
"Tm going to whip him just as soon as
get him home"
och, wouldn't do that"
"Ycs, will. 1t i. timo he was learning
how to behave himself"
The preacher and visitor soon forgot the
boys depredations and entered into an inter
esting discussion of tho article which made
Johns footprints clear. The boy got mp
crossed the room and began to examine the
sacred saplinC.
"Hcnry, don't try to lift that POLE
"No, sir"
ale can't hurt it, Brother Bidtlle."
"But he can't do it any good. Yea, I quite
| agree with You and most highly appreciate
Your lovo of faith
The boy lifted tho pole.
IL am glad to hear you say
whackl Tho poo had cracked the editor
on the head.
My goodness alivei' exclaimed the visi
tor. springing to his feet and assisting the
editor to rise. Arc you badly hurt, Broth
or Morton2'
The editors face had assumed an express
sion Of agony. 1t was some time before he
could speak. Then he attempted to ga,
something about boys being boys. Whcr
the visitor had dragged tho boy down stairs
the editor tenderly touched bump on the
top of his bald head and groaned.-tArkan
saw Traveller.