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COVE COUNTY GLEAN1NGs.

DECEMBER Ii.
Fine weather.
Fine feed.
Fine cattle.
Fine country.
Fine lot of new settlers.
Fine party at Squire Payne's the other
night.
Rev. T. T. Mills is almost ready for
winter.
The prairies are getting well dotted
over with houses.
The government land in Cove county
is nearly all taken.
I Our tax rolls are now ready, and broth
er Dryer will pass the hat.
Fine party at Geo. Luckkuck's next
Wednesday evening perhaps.
About twenty new stone buildings are
going up along the blackberry.
Samuel Till and Geo. Luckkuck have
each built fine large stone stable.
Messrs. Coke Bros. have built fine
story-and-a-h half barn of white stone. @
Van Smith has enlarged his stable and
cattle sheds, and is preparing to enlarge
his house.
Mrs. Van Smiths mother, from Roches-
ter, n. Y, has come to make her daughter
visit, and perhaps make her home in
this beautiful country.
We were sorry that we could not cast
vote for w. S. Tilton for representative,
but we were sure he would ''get there;'
and If he had lot, any man deserving an
honor hereafter need not have applied.
In fact, honesty and integrity would be
of small consequence if man of sterling
worth like w. S. had been beaten at the
polls. But the people of Trego county
have always been loyal to the loyal. and
surely Trego is an honor to our state.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes
testifes: 81 can recomend Electric Bitters
as the very best remedy. Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case. One
man took six bottles, and was cured OF
rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abra-
ham Hare, Druggist, Belleville, Ohio,
affirms: 'sThe best selling medicine I
have ever handled in my 20 years expe-
rience is Electric Bitters." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, SO
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec-
trio Bitters do cure all diseases of the
liver, kidneys or blood. Only half dol.
lar bottle at DIR. Jones's Drug store.
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U. s. Land Office. Wa-Keerey. Ka

U. S. Land Office, Wa-Keerey, Kansas.
No. 1925 Dec. 2 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Amanda Page against Maria Jones for abandoning
her homestead entry No. 1887, dated Oct. 81, 1884,
upon the u OF sw andw y offs 4 of sec "a,
% in Trego CO., Kansas, with view to the can
collation. of said entry; the said parties hereby
summoned to appear at this Office the 25th day of
January, 1887, at l O'Clock, p. NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment W. H. PILKENTON, Receiver
Monroe & Damn, Attorneys 4o5
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MIR. W. II. Durham. of Collyer. v

Mr.. W. II. Burnham, Of Collyer who
was Monday caller, met with mishap
on the road down. In crossing draw
some distance this side of Collyer, one of
the buggy springs was broken. The
breakage was remedied by being tied up,
and on reaching Wa-Keeney, he had the
spring repaired. Mrs. Burnham was
with him
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

1T don't hurt now like it used to.
Friend Hugh Tidball, from the Saline
valley, was in to see us on Monday. He
remarked that be had lost an animal with
the black-leg. Then, as if to break the
force Of the statement, he added, "but it
is not much of loss now
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18
Pretty Women,

All women look attractive when their
color aud compl exion are clear. If your
skin is sallow, eyes dnll, you are bilious:
secure a box of Williams Australian
Herb Pills, take as directed, and the feel
ing of languor will leave you, your eyes
brighten, and you are another woman
Try them. Price, % cents. For sale by
II ] HilIe
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$500 Reward.

The above reward will be paid for any
case of rheumatism not benefited by
Billiards. Snow Liniment. There is no
pain it will not relieve, no swelling it
will not subdue, no wound it will not
heal. 1t is the most penetrating lini-
ment known for all pain for man or
beast. 1t stands without parallel.
Ladies who have back ache should never
be without it. Price 30 cents. I'll. J.
Hille, Agent, Wa-Keeney, Kansas. 5
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BuckIen's brnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilb!ains
corns, and all eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded Price 25 cents per box
For sale by DR.. Jones. 405
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C. Il. and Loren Jack started to Ill

&C. Il. and Loren Jack started to Hi
nois Wednesday morning. Loren expects
to be back in western Kansas about the
first of February. G. Fl. has been the
efficient clerk at Harrison's meat market,
and Loren the popular clerk at the Com
mercial house. Their address for the
present is Bone Gap, III.
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If parents who have children would
take A. B. Jones's advice they would
never be without bottle of Chamber
lain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhea remedy
in the house; then in case of need, night
or day, they would be prepared to cure
sudden attacks of bowel complaints. 1t
is absolutely unsafe to be without re-
liable medicine of this kind at hand, and
We know of no better than Chamberlain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

"A. B. Jones is selling medicine for
diarrhea and bowel complaint which is
no doubt the best family medicine ever
introduced in this country. It is not
made to cure every disease, but it is all
the more valuable on that account. It is
known as Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, and it is worth
one hundred times its cost in time of
need
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

-Messrs. A. G. Frick and his son
Frank have secured possession of the
livery and feed stable south of the rail
road track. Frank is running the stable
in good shape. A windmill has been
ordered, and will soon be put up at the
stable
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Mr.. G. A. Beavers returned home
from Iowa the latter part Of last week. He
sold his property in that state, and his
family will be here in a short time to
take up their residence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Mr.. G. w. Hewitt has been made
$4,000 richer by receiving legacy from
back East. We are glad to record his
good luck
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Match for

Watch for it! The first symptom of
true Group is hoarseness, and if Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is freely given at
once and the doses frequently repeated,
the dread disease may be entirely pre-
vented and all danger and anxiety avoid
ed. Sold by A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

DR.. G. S. Rogers and G. B. Adams,
of the Roger-Smith Land Investment and
Cattle Company, gave us call on Mon
day. They are booming the great land
sale to take place at Hugo, Col, on the
81 and % of this month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

DIR. J. Fl. Hilts, the thorough dentist,
has had an Office this week in Close Bros.
& Co.'S building. He has been crowded
with work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Here at last-a full line of Holiday
Goods, Ladies' Dressing Cases, Manicure
Sets, Gents Dressing Cases, Collar and
Cuff Boxes, Albums and Autograph
Albums. 1864 E.. L. FERRIS.
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Can it be that our Prof Combs has
fallen within the limits of old Terrill's
purifying gaze? He writes: "Please
send my paper Of the II and Is to me
at the great city of Millbrook." We
never before heard it called that.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Mr.. J. A Holmes, new subscriber,
is from Sheldon, H., and expects TO re-
main here. He is looking up location
in Wa-Keeney to use for business pur-
noses
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w. s. Tilton was at Hays City last
Tuesday, hunting experimental timber
station-bill points.
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Don't forget our new stock of Ladies'
Cloaks. We have a big assortment Of
Newmarkets at very low prices.
405. MARSHALL & UFFORD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Headache, bilious disorders and con-
stipation are cured by st. Patrick's Pills.
They are the most pleasant and most eff
fectual physic in use. Sold by A. B.
Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

-Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oint-
ment is a safe and certain cure for sore
nipples, skin eruptions, scald head. letter,
piles, and all smarting, itching diseases
If the skin, and is unequalled for chronic
sore eyes. Sold by A. B. Jones.
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Judge Osborn opened court at
Dighton on Tuesday.

Mr.. NJ. w. Mccoy, who had been
away some time, reached home about a
week ago
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Ellsworth is receiving fine line of
buggies and wagons. 391
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-Cowick & Wheeler Bros. will
give special attention to final proofs
and contests. 366-tf
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I have just received a carload of
the Perkins windmill directly from the
manufacturers. I am prepared to sell
first-class mill at the lowest price known
to this region of country.
40I-tf A. E. NICKEL.
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Geo. Baker keeps every thing to be
found in a first class market; pork saul
sage a speciality.
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See our sample lot of mems shoes if
you want to save your hard earned cash.
3SS MARSHALL & UFFORD.
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Fine, clean seed wheat at
3S7 G. M. PAULL's.
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Through tickets east, west, north and
south, on sale at Wa-Keeney depot.
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"A new invoice of ladies' wraps and
cloaks at
4O5. MARSHALL & UFFORD's.
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"A new lot of the famous Broadhead
goods coming soon at
3SS MARSHALL & UFFoRD's.
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4 sell the water packing cylinders.
304-3 F.W LEMON.
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Graham -four a1d corn meal
at C.. M. PAULL's.
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Another Car Load

Another Car Load
Of Bran and Shorts, and the bottom
has dropped out of the price.
Also Corn Chop.
Come and see me. G. M. PAUL..
TWO CARLOADS OF FLOUR
just received. Prices way down. $1.50
to So per hundred.
3S5tf G. NJ PAUL..
FOR SALE.
Cheap.-One ten-foot Challenge wind
mill and tower. Been in use about II
months. Enquire of
A. E. NICKEL, Wa-keeney, Kans.
4O2-tf.
FOR SALE!
WA-KEENEY, Nov. 4.
l Pair young mares for sale.
Six other young horses for sale cheap,
for cash or good notes.
4O1 w. S. MEAD
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Rev J. N. Lenker. secretary of the

Rev. j. n. Lenker, secretary of the
Lutheran Board of Church Extension,
and president of the American, German
and Scandinavian Immigrant Society,
spent several days in Wa-Keeney, and
secured desirable Lutheran church lots.
AL who are interested in establishing an
Evangelical Lutheran church in Wa
Keerey are requested 60 make themselves
known to Mr.. ID. 81. Henkel, OF the Os-
born, Monroe & Henkel Land Company.
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No. 1859 U. S. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kan.
November 20 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Burton A. Wyman against Charles II. Carnichel
for abandoning his homestead entry 10S90. dated
January 5,1806 upon the ne 4 10 tp 15s,r "a in
Trego co. KS. with a view to the cancellation of said
entry; the said parties hereby summoned to APP
pear at this Office the 9Th day of January, 1887 at
O'Clock p H., to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
404 PILKENTON, Receiver.
Cowick & Wheeler Att'ys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

If you want buggy, wagon or buck
board at Kansas City prices, call on Ellis
worth. 39l
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Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley,
who was so helpless he could not turn in
bed, or raise his head; everybody said he
was dying of Consumption. A trial bot
tie of DIR. Kings New Discovery was sent
him. Finding relief, he bought a large bot
tie and box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills:
by the time he had taken two boxes of
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he
was well and had gained in flesh thirty
six pounds. Trial bottles of this Great
Discovery for Consumption free at Dr.
Jones's drug store. 2
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], 8, Land Contest Notices.

Q. S. Land Ofice, Wa-Keeney, Kan,
No. 1885, November 10 1856
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Robert King against Samuel n. Hegarty for failure
to comply with law as TO tinber-culture entry No
1927 dated May a. 1879 upon the or sec 20, tip Is
Of range q W, in Trego county, Kansas with
view to the cancellation of said entry. contestant
alleging that the said Samusl n. Hegariy has failed
to break pillow, cause same to be done, a first
second five of said land since date of entry,
and has failed to plant to trees, seeds cuttings,
cause same to be done, any portion of
said land since date of entry; said failure
exists at the present time; the said parties
hereby summoned to appear at this Office the
9Th day of January, 1887, at O'Clock P. M, to
respond ind furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure.
4o4 PILkENTON, Receiver.
Cowick & Wheeler Att'ys
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Seed Rye at
3SS-tf BURNHAM & MAXwELL's.
Largest and finest assortment of la
dies and misses cloaks at Marshall &
Uffords.
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Mems OVercOats
At VERBECK'S.

Rye for seed at
3SS-tf. BURNHAM & MAXwELL'S.
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Flour. at Paull's.
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Durham & Maxwell have seed rye
for sale. 3S8-tf
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Flour at C. Nj. Paull's cheaper
than at any other place in town.
377
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Fl w. Lemon handles the novelty
pump, the easiest running hand pump
made for deep wells. 304-4
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24

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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24
ATLANTA (GA.) DOTS.
Something About the Ups and Downs
of Her Inhabitants.
Miss Dunaway Alive.

Atlanta papers rfr giving the public ~"h"
cursn> and wonderful casts that arr quite inter
citing l. seems 4 vuun. lady "i Atlanta had
been reported rs dead, but il came /" ir ear- #
a Constitution reporter That She Wt~ It'll alive,
and being on the alert it news. called n her
residence Ia learn All The facts. Miss DunAway
who had been pronounced dead, said:
For four years rheumatism AMI ncnr ll.ia
have resisted physicians and All oihc' treatment.
NJ, muscles seemed To draw ny, my ii'>h >hrank
away mY Joints were swollen tslninl anh !h!g",
lost my appetite, was reduced Ia sixty pounds in
weight, and tor month, WAS expected 1" die |
commenced the use Of Il Il T.. anil The &C ion
of one half bottle convinced my friends that it
would cure me. Is effect was ike magic. II
gave mr an appcitc-gave me strength, relieved
all nv pains and aches, added flesh la my bone,
anil when five bottles hal been used, had
gained - pounds al flesh, and am to-day sound
and welt"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24
Mr.. Jas. l.. Bosworth Buttonholed.

Yes" said Mr. James l.. Bosworh. an old
Albanian, =" il was twelve years ago when con-
tractct a terrible case Of blood poisoning. had
no appetite, did not sleep well at night, my di
gts,iOn was impaired my throat was caucrizcd
five times, and in fact l was a total wreck.
had been under the treatment of several OF the
leading physicians of Atlanta tried nearly every
blood remedy advertised; went To Hot Springs.
where remained several months, receiving no
benefit whatever.
"A truly wonderful blood remedy was recon-
mended, known as b. b. Il. used it, and sir
s bottles cured me, and | really believe il to be
the grandest and quickest blood remedy ever
known"
Send to Blood Balm Company, Atlanta, Ga,
for their Book OF Wonders, free.
Sold in Tallahassee by w. A. Rawls and NJ.
Lively. June slim
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24
Mr.. j. =. Davis, or West End.

Mr. j. + Davis, OF West End said " have
only "A lew words To say, which are t" state that
have been confined 10 my bed tor Two months
with what was called Nervous Rh.umai,~m, OF
Sciaiica | Was only enabled 10 h"hblc abon
occasionally by the use OF cruicheS ami in tins
condition | commenced the use Of b. Il. H., four
bottles of which enabled me Ia discard the U.s..
of nv clutches and attend Ia business | had
previously used all we'll recommended mcicuc,
withou, relief Ii has been over one year since
using t. b. b., and consider myself pctma-
nen,ly cured man."
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24
Mr.. X. p. Dodge, Yardmaster Ga. Il. R.,
Makes A Statement.

My wife has been great sufferer from ca
tarrh Several physicians and various patent
medicines were resorted Ia, yet the disease con-
inucd undated, nothing appearing 10 make any
impression upon it. Her constitution finally be
came implicated, the poison being in her blood.
81 secured bottle OF B. b. B. anil placed her
upon it, use, and Ia our surprise the improve
mcnt began at once, and her recovery was rapid
and complete. No other preparation ever pro-
duced such a wonderful change, and for all forms
of Blood Disease chccriuly recommend Il H.
ID rs a superior Blood Purifier
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-06-24
ESTATE NOTICE.

'THlRTY DAY> AFTFE THIS DATE TIE AD
L tnib.>'-ttr.X - III - 40 ri Edward : lb"in-
-,,r. i.tr : lion ctunty Finr.iu deceased. ii,;'-s
tate viii 49,; II - fle JId-c ., me County Court
ri ln,. county a jl' coGrl house, in all hasscc,
s.o ia rc4ite5 practicable. for authority 70
-c,i ~. follow n. Te estate of aid intc>iAte, and
The .u'er.>l 81 The n"rs aud other heirs IF -ild
estate. therein. ior til payment # debts and for
division anon. li.c ic-> If said iItc>-ate. towit
Tuoso md, in the equity OF Leon aud State OF
Fi"ri.!. Known - 'Ie half Of See a. ] y,
" H. =. containing ~ acres more or les,
4l~D l!uri oi the y bal! n the SW ir II sec. -.
comm utinv q, The SW corner If -, running
at II col- ihe:ce noTih l'H rods, thence west Il
ro3s, thence spuih, 100 rods. containing fourteen
acre. ia ~,c. -. I y Il T.. III all - acres of
inn, NOR, Or 49, together With Ihe improvement,
~ -aid Lands I.AI RIA A. THOMSON,
Nj. = ~ Administrators
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
The Sikhs of West Africa.

Following my companions outstretched
finger | espy something which at the first
glance looks like a yellow headed African
whose hair has grown down to his waist
But the next moment | see that the supposed
Esau is wearing an enormous hat of dried
grass, the long, struggling ends of which com
pletely hide his upper figure and make him
appear as if carrying a huge truss of straw
He has scarcely passed when up come four or
five stalwart blacks in dark blue uniforms
and scarlet facings, who carry their rifles in
a smart, soliier-like fashion suggestive of
long discipline These are the famous Hous-
saS, the Sikhs of West Africa, who form a
kind of armed constabulary along the whole
Guinea coast. Though almost unknown to
the civilized world they have done many a
deed of valor as heroic as any which has been
famed in story and song. Only the other day
one of their English officers was telling me,
with a glow of honest admiration on his
handsome face, how thirty of his negro war
riols made good their ground against ten times
their number of savage AwoonaS till their
ammunition was spent and then charged home
with the bayonet sweeping away their swarm
ing enimies like chaff -Accra Cor. New FORK
Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Burial Societies Among Colored People.

Burial Societies Among Colored People.
There is curious custom among the he
groes here of having burial societies; organ
izations for the exclusive purpose of making
a display at the funerals of those who belong
to them The average colored man will con
template the hereafter with much less dread
if lie is certain that his mortal part will be
conducted to the grave by long procession
of his friends and a brass band, and this char
acteristic Of the race has led to the organiza-
ton of number of societies, among which
there is considerable rivalry as to the demon
STATIONS made at the funerals of their re-
spective members. They are incorporated
under such lugubrious and fnesounding
titles as "The Sons and Daughters of Gethse-
NAME "I'he Ancient and Honorable Order of
the Gallilean Fisherman" 1.-THE Most Devoted
Brethren and Sisters of the Star of Bethle-
hem, and others of similar sort hold meet
mgs at brief and regular intervals, and have
no end of signs and mysteries They have
elaborate regalias and paraphernalia of all
descriptions, and pay annual dues for the
support of the order Scarcely q colored man
can he found in the city who is not member
of one or more of these societies-the more
the better if he wants big time at his
funeral.
When member dies each of the brethren
are not only required to pay an assessment to
buy the coffin and pay the expenses of the
funeral, but every blessed one of them must
turn ont on the day of the funeral and march
in the procession behind the band in full re-
gala, or I've subjected to a heavy fine in add,
ton to his assessment. 1t costs good deal
more to stay away from a funeral than il
does to attend, and no sort of an excuse is ac.
cepted except that of illness.-W ashington
Cor. New York Sun.