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ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay county,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, tho
truth Of which is vouched for by the residents
of the town: II am 70 years old, have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own house.
work. owe my thanks to Electric Btters for
having renewed my youth, and removed COM
pletely all disease aud pain" Try bottle,
only 80 cents at Wamberg Il Jacobson's drug
store, Hope, D, T,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Proceedings sf the Beard 81 Comfy
CoRmlsslOrefs.

CoRmissl0nefs.
SHERBRookr, D. r, July 81, 1884,
Board OF county commissioners met purslI- 4
ant to adjournment Ks
Present.. L. Wilcox, L. G. Gopierud and
K. H. Brunsdale. IS
On motion ]. L. Wilcox was chosen tempo
rary chairman.
One bid was received from Ole j. Coltom for y
constructing bridge across branch Of Goose
river, in township 146, range 81, forthe sum
of $175.
On motion the bid of Ole ]. Coltom for build
ing bridge across branch Of Goose riyer. iii s.
township lag, range S4. was accepted.
The following bills were presented and. on N
motion, were ordered paid from the bridge o
fund, viz: ss
). ). Fuller, hauling 1882 feet
lumber for bridge between
sections l aud Il, township
S. S. Fuller, building bridge be- eN0 "
tween sections and II, town
ship IA, range IS. 49,. 2Os5-s5n M
A. Anderson & Sous iron for Wv " z
9ridgs ,g1!g wet Isss OF Portland, bill
A. Anderson Il Sons, iron for
bridge west Of Hatton, bill
July 8, 1885. rs 75-12O tx 8
On motion the board adjourned.
J.L. Wilcox, Chairman pro tenn.
Attest:
Z. S. SEYMOUR, County Clerk.
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west" responded to by Mr.. L. Ed Dawson in
Very happy vein, giving brief history Of the
tewn and the building Of Hotel Minnesota.

west" responded to by Mr.. L. Ed Dawson in
Very happy vein, giving brief history Of the
teWn and the building Of Hotel Minnesota.
NORTH Dakota Journalism" responded Il
by Mr.. Waldo N. Potter, who made a foreiblt
and eloquent speech portraying the character
isttcs of some Of the more prominent member.
of the profession. and closing with an earnest
appeal for higher and purer standard Of
politics and Journalism than has yet been
achieved in Dakota.
"Modern Pioneer Life" responded to by Mr..
A. c. Jordan, who graphically contrasted the
pioneer life Of the present day with its rail-
roads, telegraphs and newspapers, with the
trials and trlbulations Of the pioneers of other
Gays, and pronouncing the railroad the great
pioneer Of the present day.
'Tho Ladies'" responded to by Mr.. George
E. Bowers.
"Frankle Cleveland, Americas Uncrowned
queen" was responded to by Mr., ], C. Greip.
In very humorous and telling speech, which
called forth both laughter and applause.
"The Printers Devil" was pleasantly re-
sponded to by Mr.. E. T. Smith.
Luz ccoun responded TO by +. J. Smith.
"Our Host and Hostess' had been assigned
to Major Edwards, and In his absence Mr.. A.
c. Jordan read the following resolutions,
which were adopted by a rising vote:
''Whereas, The members Of the North Da-
kota Press association have this day received
and heartily enjoyed the hospitality Of Col. and
Mrs. j. K. West, Of Hotel Minnesota;
'Resolved, That we tender them our sincere
thanks, and commend them as host and host
ess congratulating the people of the North
west that its favorite summer resort is in the
hands OF so royal entertainers.
Resolved, That the thanks of the assocla-
ton are returned to Mr.. Charles s. Fee, gen.
eral ticket and passenger agent Of the North
ern Pacific Railroad company, for courtesies
extended to the members Of the association.
"Finally, Resolved, That we feel It is good
to have been hore."
Loud calls being made for Col. West, that
gentlemen responded in appropriate terms and
the guests retired freM the table.
Thus ended the first meeting of the Nortl,
Dakota Press association, which, we believe,
is destined to play an important part in cor
rectlng many abuses under which journalism
In Dakota now suffers.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

We have received from Mr.. w. F. T. Bush
nell, secretary, an invitation and compliment
ary ticket to the Dakota Territorial fair, which
will be held at Huron from September 9th to
10th inclusive. This will be the second annual
fair. and from the very liberal premiums Of
fered by the directors in all the departments
the exhibit cannot fail to eclipse that of last
fall, which was pronounced success. In ad-
dition to the liberal purses offered in the speed
department for running and trotting, the as
sociation has arranged for chariot races and a
ladies' equestrienne race Of five miles, The
railroads have made rate Of half fare each
way to and from the fair, aud articles intended
for exhibit will lbe transported free, B
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

The school board Of Hope township has for
some time been corresponding with the own
ers of the lots in the south half Of block %
for the purpose Of securing the same for {,
school site. Favorable replies have been re-
ceived from the owners Of nine of the lots and
there is but little doubt that tho other three
can be secured,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

A question having been raised as to the right
Of Hope township to issue bonds to the amount
Of $4,000 for the purpose Of building graded
school house, the school board, at its meeting
on Monday, determined to call another election
and submit the question Of issuing bonds to
the amount Of s2,5O0 to build two room
school house. Accordingly Clerk Wasem has
posted notices Of an election to be held at the
Hope House on the 23d Of August.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06
BuckIen's Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. lis guaranteed to give perfect sat-
isfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Wamberg d Jacobson.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. T. J. Foster, Of La Porte, Ind, arrived
last Saturday, bringing with him number Of
young rlen from that place who will work
through harvest. Mr.. Fosters half brother,
who has saw mill in Wisconsin, accompanied
him and will spend month or two in
hunting and looking over the country.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Either the wheat crop is going to pan out a
great deal better than was anticipated, or else
there must be very large increase in the acre
age, if we may judge from the quantity Of
twine that has been disposed Of, our dealers
alleging that their sales have been larger than
ever heretofore.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

A good deal Of land in this neighborhood is
being summer fallowed, and judging from the
experience Of the present season, this is likely
to be the method Of the future, not only be-
cause it almost insures crop, but also because
it is the most economical method. It provides
work for the teams between seeding and har-
vesting, saves seed, and the yield is nearly if
not quite doubled from what it would be on
ali Law
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mrs. Shaw and son, accompanied by Miss
Belle Wood, sister Of Mrs. Shaw, arrived from
Kilbourn City yesterday. Joe's looks as happy
as lark, and will at once commence house.
keeping in the cottage recently occupied by
Mr.. LiviDston, at the north end of Third
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

A large party Of gentlemen drove over to the
Sheyenre river last Sunday to visit the mounds
which are located near Atchison's crossing.
The party went over prepared to excavate, but
owing to the extreme heat it was decided to
postpone their Investigations to some future
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

A leading citizen Of Hagentown, Nd, Mr.
George W. Harris, bad suffered for some time
with facial neuralgia and toothache, when he
tried st. Jacobs oil. He says: ut gave me
instantaneous relief, and I consider it a won
derful remedy 81
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Colgate.
Harvesting is booming along.

The new elevator is about completed.
: Tho party recently given at the new resi-
dence Of Mr.. C. H. Williams was largely at
tended and we'll enjoyed by all.
Mr.. John Greenef, who recently went to
Canada, has returned with a bride. John
being well prepared with new house before
his departure, will Immediately go to house.
keeping.
The destructive gopher is more numerous
than ever in these parts.
Mr.. John Oswell has been laid up the past
few days with pain in his side, which John
thinks is increasing for want of "Gore rest"
GRANGER,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Sheriff Walden left Wednesday morning TO
serve legal papers in the north part Of Steele
and in Traill and Nelson counties.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. Thomas Baker returned from Fargo
Monday evening, where he made final proof
on his claim near Tower City.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Sheriff Walden returned from Fargo by way
Of Clifford Monday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Attorney McMahon returned from Fargo and
Valley City Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Just as we go to press we learn thai violent
hail storm occurred in the neighborhood Of
Willow Lake last evening, doing greet damage
to the crops Of II. A. Northrup, N. 2. Rasmus-
son, Mr. Johns, and other farMess in that Vi
cinity.
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Wasen, Of Hope,

Has purchased $500 worth Of Women Misses
and Children's CLOAKs, consisting Of New
markets, Dolmans, Wraps, ate, ETC., which
will arrive sometime in September and will be
marked so as to insure their SALE
shall endeavor this fall to put in an elegant
line Of DRY GOODS in all departments, so
that the ladies of Hope and vicinity will not
have to send away for single thing, unless
they want to. Money will, no doubt, he plenty
this fall, and we will give you good goods in
exchangefor all you have to spare. No joking,
we mean it.
Don't forget that Wasem has fine stock of
CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FRUITS,
etc., and the only stock of FINE CONFEC-
TIONERY in Hope. Drop in and see if we
are not telling the truth.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06
FINS.
Coffee.

1t is needless to say that ample justice was
done to this magnificent spread by all, and af-
ter reasonable time devoted to dessert and
fruit, Mr.. w. H. q. Matteson, Of the Fargo
Sun, who had been assigned the head of tho
table, called for order and announced the fol-
lowing toasts;
.Detroit Lake, the Saratoga Of the North
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Frank Hill got back from Kilbourn City on
Saturday with car load of stock and the
household goods of Joe Shaw,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. 0. G. johnson, from Marshall, Michigan
arrived on Tuesday, to look after the harvest
ing Of his crup Of No. hard.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Rev. Thomas McElroy returned from James,
vile, Minn., Saturday, to attend to the harvest
ing Of his crops, after which lie will return to
his flock.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06
Attorney Paul went to Fargo Tuesday on
business and returned yesterday.

Charley Merriel, wife and baby, accompanied
by George A. Luce, drove to Buffalo Tuesday,
returning yesterday evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

DR.. c. L. Opsal, the dentist, will be at the
Hope House Wednesday morning next ready
for business As DR.. Opsal's stay in Hope will
be short, those who desire to avail themselves
Of his services should call on him early and
secure appointments,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. L. Parsons returned from Iowa City on
Wednesday. He reports that there has been
no rain in that locality for eleven weeks, and
that crops and grass arc entirely dried up.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

DR.. Baldwin reports brand new, five-pound
girl baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scol.
lard, and Nose Wescott wears a grin as broad
as all outdoors.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Harvesting is in full blast, and farmers feel
more encouraged than they did few weeks
ago, and many claim that they will get from
two-thirds to three -fourths of crop.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Machine experts are becoming thick as
hlackhirds
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

j. w. Plunkett gentleman who comes
highly recommended as teacher, was in Hope
Wednesday and had an interview with the
school officers,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

The Casselton nine carried off first money
and the championship Of North Dakota at the
Lisbon base ball tournament. 1t is now in
order for the Hope nine to play the Casseltaa
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

There was very light sprinkle Of rain yes
terday, not enough to lay the dust, the clouds
passing over to the southeast, where, from in
dications, heavy rain fell. Sunday will be
seven weeks since we have had rain sufficient
to wet the ground.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. Case, who has been connected with the
Red River Valley elevator at Hope since its
opening as wheat buyer, left yesterday for
Minneapolis. We have not learned who his
successor will be.
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Z. S. SEYMOUR, County Clerk.
The Old and New.

The Old and New.
The Manitoba railroad has ssued new
tariff on stock, lumber and grain, which went
into effect August l. The following table
shows the new rate compared with the old:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-08-06
The National I.>.<ua

The National League.
The following table shows the standing OF
the league clubs at the close Of play last satur-
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Postmaster Rice reports the following letters
remaining in the office:
Banedis d B Person Soft
Dean Frank T Peters w B
Devlty P Nj Lytle GudbrandJ
Peterson Mrs Sofia White WI
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LOCAL ITEMS
Louis Hotop is up from Fargo.

Wheat 50 cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28
HUMOROUS.

All flesh isn't grass, because dog meat
is often Indian meal.
The dentists are said to be pulling
through these hard times.
"What is the latest2" was asked of q
Wit. Twelve p. m, was the curt. re-
ply.
The queen Of Scrvia understands how
to sew on buttons, and she isn't bache-
lor, either.
As general thing, when schoolboys
20 on strike the urbanc professor comes
in with the last lick
A collector Of curiosities wants
to get the original brush with
which the signs of the times were paint
ed.
Little boy-Pa, why docs the world
movc2 Pa Uhinking Of something clsc)-
Because it finds it cheaper than to pay
rent.
An exchange says ''Monopolies arc
reaching out further with alarming ra.
pidity." The same may be said Of
bustles
"Do make yourselves ut home, ladies'
said Mrs Smith To her visitors; ~ am
at home myself, and sincerely wish you
all were"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28

The Persians have their own peculiar
pastimcs, and tina; some oi them corre-
spond very nearly with our ONT. Stroll
ing down towards the Shais Abhas
bazaar in Tehcran the same evening afte;
talking with Nr + -, my attention IS
attracted by a small crowd Of Tehcrains
OF the lower and commercial class cou-
grcgated in an alley wag, writes Thomas
Stevens in Oataag- From the excitement
and the dull ,hul Of objects striking
against each other, it is apparent that
rival owners Of fighting rams are permit
ting their champions 10 struggle for tho
mastery.
These little contests around quiet cor
ners are Of almost hourly occurrence, and
a stroll Of fifteen minutes ab0ns the
streets of the Persian capital is impossi-
bic without cncountering Illd-eyed
''sport,' leading their pct rams tcndcrly
along hy string The necks Of the
rams are cncascd in broad lcathern col
lars, caiIv ornamented with beads and
cowrics, and from which are suspended
amulets to ward off the evil eye, and a
clear toned bell This bell, dangling
from the collar and jingling merrHy as
he walks along, announces the approach
of a fighting ram and lbs owner or atten-
dant. Sometimes one meets q process
sion Of several, each one in charge of a
separate attendant; these engage in q
regular tournament for the entertainment
of his guests.
The fighting rams of Tcheran are Of
the big-tailed variety The breed is
gentlcncss impersonated, and their con-
tests are comparatively tame perform
anccs. The owners bet freely on the
prowess of their respective champions,
wagering anything from dinner Of ba-
zaar- -kabobs to a stake of several tomans;
and plenty of Tchcrani sports depend
entirely upon their ram for living. llar-
assed with no hairs splitting nicet!es noi
worrying definitions between amateur! ism
and professionalism, he sallies forth and
fights his ram for the wager Of a break.
fast for himself and a feed of barley fol
his pet.
Like knight -errants of old, the Per
sian sport and his fighting ram wandc
the streets, seeking bate everywhere
winning few kcrans to-day and LOSING
them again Tomorrow; true soldiers o
fortune these, often having to battle 70
their breakfast before eating it. Man
of the smaller merchants own fghtin.
rams, keeping them tied up in front 0
their shop. When business gets dull
they send challenges to rival merchants
and fights take place daily, sometime
purely for amusement and sometimes 70
a wager.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28
IIindOO Craftsmen.

The supple, delicate fingers of the
craftsmen are as remarkable as those of
the japanese, although their hands are
much larger; but one thing must very
forcibly strike the visitor who watches
these clever wor.lmcn and who observes
the primitivcncSs Of their appliances
the sad fact that the march Of civiliza-
tion has deprived US western nations Of
the use Of our toes. To be able % use
four hands instead of two in art work
must obviously be an enormous advan-
tagc, and the long prehen>iIc toe of the
lIindoo craftsman is even more remarka.
hle than that Of his japanese brother
To see the ivory-WorGcr turning his lathe
with his upper hands, while he guides it
and holds the ivory in his lower ones. is
quite Al education in possibilities Of de-
velopmcnt # what to Us are really almost
rudimcntary organs daily, in fact, be-
coming more 81 under the operation of
the fashionable Lbootmakcr.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28

lar estimate oi Ehe humber o' oail'
h'ic i'' 'i'a present A'sS-''a ! AA''i - o7
',"''' '''' ~ oh" i"f 'Fsfy '@a o' '5'e pop
ula''on q the entire country The hard
nnEi@1d-as base balls that "fe nov 'issa
y professional ha''piaFsF' are very al
i@Fent aFt'eie9 from those "hicfi were IN
vogue quarter of a century ago. In
fact theT differ ~ CRAFTY as the present
game u base ball does from thu, which
Vas played in those days. Dead" or
professional haec balls are made entirely
by hand. According - Fai"s lad down
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28
Life i'm Persia.

Though Persia moves a little, it is one
of the most unprorressivc empires. 1t
had no nostaI system until 1876 It has
butaonc WAGON road Of any considerable
lcnotb No railroads have been built
as the Shah will not incur the financial
risk, nor make an investment Of foreign
capital secure. The telcrraph now con-
meets the canital with nrovincial canitals
The cost Of livinr has GREATLY increased
in the last few wears. Most of the Per
slams are very poor, the tenants or aori-
culturists formino the noorcst class. A
merchant with $50, 600 is considered very
rich.
The social life Of Persia has not
changed perccptibly. ''Thc Persian of
the genuine type and old school hardly
thinks himself in condition to be seen
antil his hair and beard have been dyed
and his finger nails stained, if not his fin
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-08-28

glad to ct lnm an cit somethin' teat.'
There he was, ben through what he
had, an mournin' over all he'd lost, an
y]t the fust thing he thought on when he
really come 70 h.s senses. was eatin'
Wal, We rot hum aforc dark, an sieh
,hcepin' S4taday night you never see !;
an t. save our gizzards we couldn't cit
that hoss cleaned of 50 we could drive
him to meetjn' sunday; an Josiah had
to stay to hum for the same reason the
Loss did.
Somehow | felt so ;ickled al the
time. a-thinkin' o the scrapc that wan t
in very go-to-mectin' mood myself; but
l thought mcbbe 'twould sober me down
an guess 'twould if 1t hadn't ben 'fot
the sermon. yc sec, our minister preach
cd to young men that Sunday, an when
he says, says he: Young men, beware Of
the down hill road; it leads to destruc-
ton" | thought O Josiah an his de-
struction on that road, an | snickered
right out couldn't help it. An TO
this day l can't hear them few words
without feclin' jcs' so."-Renn Rlrerton.
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The Right Side Of the

I've lived sixty years in this frisky Cd
world
An seen lots 81 cha,1-irr' anl turnin.
An tStty o,tt-n, BY The >yrci; az my brow.
NV bread an My butter t~ev'n earain,
An I've learnef many things IL the way Of
harri facts,
l never WIS any great scholar,
An here's one for you. Whatever Won dn
Young ,nan-an' young woman In warnin'
you, too
Keep or, The RI III. side Of tho dollar,
No matter how much you may want this or
that,
II Won can't spare thu money II huy1t.
Don't run into debt, or youll quickly fesres
That YOU ever were tempted II try IL
Though your clothes may tn white at tho
scams, and You find
Rough edges on cuffs an on co.isr.
jest wait TO set now TIL the Same YOU can
do,
Young man-an young woman, I'm warnin'
An keep on the right side If tho dollar
j. Oh. the strifcs an the troubles that would be.
like weeds
Cut down in their pestilent CROWN.
An the blessings, like the beautiful aow' RS,
that folks
In their stead would be constantly sowin'!
Oh, the homes an the lives that wouldn't be
lost
II all this plain precept would foller
That lay down to you Whatever YOU do,
Young man-an' young woman. I'm warnin'
YOU. too
Keep on the right side OF the dollar.
-Hdrper's Bd<dr.
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'fHow, Josiah don't very often swear
in ny hcarin', but tell vc there was a
blue streak on't down that hill that after
noon. what want already strcakcl with
paint and mo!asses. SaysI: 4
"'Josiah, what's happcnci2 Dou't yc :
like the down-hill roadl'
"'Consarn it, that's woman all over.
Amt satisfied with secin' a man stove
round in this way, without twittin' on It's
bcin' his own fault; an that aint all; vc
won't sleep wink tonight 'tilyevc tod
cv'ry man, woman an child in the neigh
borhood.'
II jest stood there and HID on to my
sides til l thought | should go off, AZ
when I got 50 l could speak, says 1: 'Jo-
siah Jones, you're a picture fer Comick .
Almanack, if ever there was one, entitled
A hcnpicked husband, tarred an fcath-
cred an ridin' @on a rail- AS mad as he
was, he couldn't help. lafIin', but he
didn't laff long, for when he got kinder
gcthercd up, an began TO pick off the
feathers, an look at himself, and take
kinder Of an inventory O things, his
countcnancc fell a rod, l til yc. But If
you'd ben there, as | was, an seen the
molaSses and oats drippin' off his trow-
sers-lc9s into the tops of his shoes, his
hands all paint an sand. an his stove