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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-11

Court, Vermilion parish, 1887.
WARD WARD
/ Lake Morgan &c Boston Conner C )
2 Henry Heinrich 8 y Frank Foster =
2 FL Me!ebeck 3 % Lastie Trahan 2
4 Henry Sarver 5 80 Felix Tuttle z
5 Elias Lenore, @ Z 30 Hyp, Bernard ]
6 NJ T Gordy it,, 81 Jean Abadfe :
Z JD Humble g. Ernest DervelOy )
8 Artinus Wilson c 8 81 Broussard .
9 Chas Cullison g "a Hamp. Morgan )
10 Thos Morgan, jr Z IS SevigIe Luquet
II Oscar Trahan, / sc Kuma MeauX 4
II Alcide Boulst, Ivy Hofpauir !
10 Fisher Petry, G & 80 Emile LapOinte t
IA o C Kilbbe 3 80 G, Broussard
IS CAas Murphy 3 40 w Neal =
is Lewis Campbell Z II Augustin Picard
Perry z ~ Henry DelanO I
10 RAYMOND Placet 4 43 Emit Montague
10 Mathew Campell7 "A Numa Frederick /:
20 Austin Lee 2 As WIN Rice G I
Fl Desp'lre Breaux 4 46 Emile Romero J
% VIM. Young 3 AZ Cornelius Lee I
% II. T. Lee, IT,, 4SE A Lacour T
"a Robt Langford 6 40 B Henry !
Is =. Saltzman 6 so Judge Walker C
A true copy Of the jury list.
o. II. O'BRYAN, Dep-Clerk.
December 4. 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-11
ENIRE.

List Of jurors drawn to serve the first
week of the January term of the District
Court, Vermilion parish, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-11

Mrs. Eugene Read. nee Guegnon,
wife Of DR.. Fl. 0. Read. OF Grand
Cheniere, Cameron parish, and on
old.time resident Of this town. let
for home last Wednesday, after O
visit of several weeks to the family
Of her sister, Mrs. T. n. Young.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-11

The police jury Of this parish con-
veDes ia regular meeting next Mon
day, the 18th, the proceedings of
which will be eagerly looked for, as
ear citizens, just now, feel very
mueh interested in our public roads,
apd the affairs Of the parish gen.
orally.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
To tho Citizens OF Wichita and Vicinity.

We wish it known that we have located q
branch nursery ct Wichita, and that we
mean business and have come 10 stay. We
intend making Wichita distributing point
We ask for nothing Dut Your patronage.
Parties wanting stock Will DO well to take
q look at the samples or our stock on exhibit
ton as the east end of the iron bridge oppo-
site the Riverside hotel end get our prices.
They will find it to their interest 10 buy dl-
rect from q responsible nu"seryman. especl-
ally home nursery. Avoid buying Of deal
er5 and tree peddIers. We guarantee our
stock to be frs:-class il every particular
We make specially OF setting and guaran-
teeing stock, particularly eyergreens Our
stock Of Shade ana ornamental trees and
shrubs is full and complete.
W. c. Shaw and 4. II. South"ell are our
duly authorized agents and any others who
may hereafter be employed will be furnished
with certificate of authority under the
nursery seal Any orders entrusted TO them
we will be responsible for Headquarters at
the Commercial hotel until further notice.
c. Il. INK & sos, Props,
Lamar, 30, aad Wichita, Kan, nurseries.
dl13w31tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
township OMRers,

Read and Order what you should
Have to Comply with the Law.
Each Township Trustee should
have Trustees Record, Road Record,
Poor Record and full set of Town
ship Blanks; also some Stationery.
Each Justice Of the Peace should
have Civil Docket, Criminal Docket,
Each Constable should have an
assortment of Blanks.
Each Township Treasurer should
have Treasurer's Record.
Stray Record, transcripts, Compiled
Laws of 1885, and full assortment of
Blanks.
CO The above should be furnished
to the Officers Of each well regulated
Townships the expense of the Town
ship. The EAGLE has the most COM
pete Books and Blanks now published.
Each Township Clerk should
have Clerks Record aAd Warrant
Book.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Eight lots on Estella ava one block from
Douglas ave 500 lot; half cash; east front.
Four lots on cor. Maple aud Estella aves.
one block from car line, east fronts, 1928 a
lot; one-half cash.
Eight lots Oh Erie ST., one and one-half
blocks from GER line, $40 lot, one-halt
cash, balance on or before years.
$50 #. corner Second and Ash SITS, west
front, for $500 This is bargain for q
few days only.
CozINE & RIDDELL,
d7-6t Office 1856 North Main st.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
1.-THE Frisco

Is the only line from Wichita that runs
double daily trains solid to St Louis with
out chsngeof cars Of any kind, making di-
rect connection for all points east and south
east and north and northeast Rates always
as low as via. other lines For particulars,
maps, time tables, etc, call on ". D. Muir
dock, ticket agent. Frisco line, Il9 North
Main street and Union depot. or F. D. Rus
sell. general western agent, ST Douglas
avenue dIS6-tt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

The partnership of MossrS Drukker &
Walker hereby notify the public at large
that they have dissolved partnership in the
business known as the Wichita and Western
Employment Bureau and Collection agency.
and h. ). Drukker only having the power
Ia sign the firm name TO ali claims in favor
OF or against said business
d-ll-5t* DRUKKER & EALKrI.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

This week we viii sell you los. best rice
for pc, q lbs. oatmeal for 25c, 10 lbs hominv
for 25c, navy beans pounds TO- 25c. gran.
sugar - los. for 81, dark brown sugar 80 lbs.
for 81 good roasted coffee l5c per H.. choice
Jap tea 45c per basket. tea dust PC a IL
best golden syrup As per gal, pure sorghum
4oc per gal, maple syrup, gallon cans, 75c.
pure extracted honey St Per H., comb honey
3'c per ID, Swiss cheese &5c per To-. Inn
burger cheese 2oc per ID, sugar cured hams
lie per H., 3. bacon l0.5c per lh. choice
lard sc per To-, S-pcuni cans tomatoes los.
S-pound cans table peaches 15c, gallon cans
apples DC, salmon l5c per can, S-poind cans
pumpkin -, Jellies So per H., preserves TO-,
psr H., kraut 25c per gallon, cabbage &c
per h., oranges Sc per doz lemons ane r-pr
doz-, cranherTies OTIS. for 25c, cider vinegar
zoe per gallon pure sweet cider 25c per gal.
dll-tf STEINHAUsER-hERKL SUPPLY CO
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Notice to Contractors.

Bids viii be received ct the Office OF the
county clerk of Sedgwick county, Kansas,
until noon Of Wednesday, December l, 1886,
to furnish 500 feet of three-eights boiler iron
or three Fights ive-ply chrome steel for floor
ing six seven feet by seven feet cells and cor
ridor attached, said flooring to be put down
in substantial manner and to be finished
within such time rs the board OF county com
missioners may require when contract is
made.
The board OF county commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or al bids.
By order of board E =. FORD,
d&td County clerk
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

First-clas3 residence lots il Lawrence av-
cnue addition. These lots are located on
North Lawrence Topeka and Emporia aven-
lies, in the finest residence part of the city
and are III first hands
T. WILLIAMS & Co.
Office on Second street, rear OF Occidental
hotel dll-6t+
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Notice TO Contractors.

Bids to build and complete the building
for the Wichita Cracker Co. Us per plans
and specifications will be received up till 3
o'clock, Thursday, Dec. ID, 1856
The privilege is reserved TO reject any or
all bids WICHITA CRACKER Co.
Froudfoot q Bird. Architects. dist
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

One Of the most dreadful alarms that can
be sounded in q mothers ears is produced by
Group: dreadful, because it is known to be
dangerous; the more dreadful because the
life of loved one is i'll jeopardy. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is never failing safe
guard against this dangerous disease. Its
reputation as a preventive and cure of Group
is fully and firmly established. In fact, it is
the only romoly which can always be relied
upon. Sold by Aldrich 81 Brown and j..
T. Allen. Clo5-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

II You want to make money don't forget to
call on S. Drukker & Co., the live real estate
brokers They have some good bargains in
Main street lots and property on College
hill. Lots III ell parts of the city. Some
good houses, etc, etc Now is Your time to
invest and don't you forget it. No. 81 North
Main street, between Douglas and First
street d15S-rf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
ChamhcrlaIn,s Eye and Skin Ointment

Is cooling and soothing, when applied to
sensitive parts, it promptly relieves infia-
nation, chatting and soreness of skin, and all
SnlaIting and itching diseases. 1t has cured
chronic Inflammation OF the eyes, when
every other treatnent had failed. Sold by
Aldrich & Brown and J. P. Allen 155tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Stolen.

A bright bay horse, seven years old, in
good flesh, few saddle marks, mane wore
off on neck, shod all round, one white hind
foot. A reward of SO will be paid for the
arrest of the theft and horse; So for the
horse without THAI JAS. LONGMIRE,
Wichita, kan, Nov 23i, 1886. d5-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

We viii be pleased to heva strangers and
citizens visit or Office. No have at oil
times elegant teams 70 drive them 20 ali
parts Of the city, an3 i not wishing TO buy,
il Will give - pleasure ~ show LAem oar
live, tll,i ,inr aud beautiful city.
HARDY SOLOMON.
di25-tf :321 Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
To township Gficsrs.

The EAGLE Printing house have in stock
all the blanks that are used BY them in their
business, also justice dockets, civil and
criminal combined, at as low figure as any
establishment in the west. Witt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Having secured the services Of Mr.. D "
Hepler, n civil engineer of large experience.
We are fully prepared 10 do ali kinds OF sur
veying, plating. etc, promptly and with
accuracy. .. MULvEY,
andIO-iruO CSrv Erc;na.,-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Elevator for sale or Rent.

The valuable property known as Todd Ele-
vatOr, with - feet frontage on A, T. & S.
F. T. r, track, scales etc, will be sold cheap
on easy terms or rented, after December /,
1856 l43-tf H. w LEWIS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Fencing.

Leave your orders for al kinds iron,
square, or combination wire and pickle. front
and yard fence, cemetery lot Enclosures,
etc. ARKANSAS VALLEY FENCE 60.
d1O-1rl 100 Wichita ST.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

l make speciality Of selling Douglas ave.
and College Hill property. Bring in your
list if you wiki TO sell.
HARDY SOLOMON,
dl25 ii 321 Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Kassel the jeweler, is selling more watches
than al Others put together. Why? Be
cause they are only the best and ut figures
YOU never heard OF before. kASSEL,
dlO-tf The Jeweier
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

The undersigned having been appoinyed
receiver OF the stock of goods, No IA Main
street, known As The Fair. all persons in
debted to the firms of Combs 4 Mccoy or
Combs d Roller, viii please call and settle as
these accounts must De closed at once.
:. I. MAJOR. receiver.
lchlta, NOVeln Der p. 1886 6fD- n
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
NOiiCC.

hereby withdraw my % acre trsct on
North Lawrence avenue from the market.
Lots III Hersey addition will be sold for one
month at old prices. ID. *. HERsEY.
1i-ltR
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

will offer special Inducements to purchas-
ers for the next thirty days. Receivers sale
at The Fair AZ Main street. dl0-U
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Each Road Overseer should have
O. Road Overseer's Account Book, Re-
ceipt Book for Labor, Receipt Book
FOR Extra Work, and g Receipt Book
| for Material Used.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Have elegant dining cars attached TO all
trains passing through Wichita, which are
under personal supervision OF an experienced
caterer, and are supplied at oil times with
every luxury the market affords. Try the
Frisco diuing cars. dl4t-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Lots on Green street 500; lots on Estelle
avenue 500, ona-haif block from car line.
See Cozine s, R.ddoll. l5J n. Main street.
dit
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Gls.>-tf

we have largo list Of property in ell
parts OF the city. Call AMI examine cur list.
HARDY SOLOMON,
dls5-tf G27 Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Before buylC,c your S.nter clothing give
the Queen City Clothing House call, exam
inc their goods and get prices. Corner Doug
las and Topeka sres. Wichita Kan lO9-U
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Something IDlror.aN

We are building aI addition to our stable
on Topeka ave, and wiz have room by the
lst Of December for several more bOarders.
Come and see Us and we VIII guarantee salts
far,jo, d5-8t HEwAY BROS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

All the old customers OF the Fair are soiic-
tied to come end take in the bargains that
will be offered for the next thirty days az
receivers sale at the Fair, III Main ct.
d10tfw312s
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Nutic.

Real estate agents are hereby notified that
al quotations ON Highland addition are
Withdrawn. ALEX STEEL
Nov. -, SC. W. NJ. SwENrzFLI.
Il lf-.,f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

MesSrs. Drukker & Walker have this day
sold their interest in the Wichita & Western
Employment Business and Collection Agency
TO d. ". Tanner, i'll whom the public eii
ind good, faithful servant, and it is hoped
the public in general viii extend the favor.
TO Mr.. Tanner that they have accorded 4
the OUTGOING firm in part.
q ll-ltE DRCNKEE &. MAIkEr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

A rev hotel in this city, handsomely furn-
ished, for sale. Hardy Solomon, 3521 Douglas
avenue dl25-tt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Cozine G. Ridden have quite a number of
bargains east We ss!l, and sell quici. Come
and see US at lJ6 \. Main So. dS-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Loan Register.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2S, 1886.
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kansas.
Gentlemen:-We have seen one Of your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the Office Of the
Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co., this
city, and shall be obliged if you viii send this
company one similar in all respects ct your
earliest convenience, and remain
Respectfully yours,
THEODORE FROTHINGHAN,
dG5-tf* Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Notice to Builders.
Harper for HAY

All kinds Of building stone constantly on
hand. Call on the Augusta Stone company,
ZOE East Douglas avenue. d1l4-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Notice.
For sale.

All hunters, fishermen, plundereTS and
thieves are forbidden to trespaSS on my land.
dll-Gt-w31-ltt T. T. TOHPsOy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

We have property North, South, Eost and
West.
We have two new additions on the market
Buy 81 once- They are going like hot cakes.
CozINE * RIDDELL
dot 80 North Main street
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Worse Than s. Fire Alarm.

The Wichita EAGLE printing house keeps
in stock a complete line Of Justice and legal
blanks and township blanks Cf all kinds.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

We have some special bargains III 1-2 and
10 acre plats on College Hill.
HARDY SOLOMON,
G145-tf 81 Douglas Ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

New goods, new prices TO be found at has-
sells iewelry store, corner Main and Doug Las
avenue, Lawrence'S drug store.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Notice,

The first semi-snnuai dividend OF the 4th
series Of the Forest City Building and Loan
Association VIII lie declared or the eth siay
If December. 1895. All persons desiring
stock in said series can subscribe up 70 that
iage without additional cost After tina.
date the dividend VIII be added 10 the price
Of the stock
A. A GIISS, President
d1E-3w R. N. PhTr, Secretary.
Nov. Is, 1886.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

The EAGLE printing and blank book es-
Enlistment is prepared to do all kinds Of
JOB printing and blank book making, guar
anteeing their work to be frst-class in every
respect. All counter work, checks, bonds,
perforated, numbsred-or loose-at prices
equal TO Kansas City or St. Louis.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

If you want q frame, hanging lamp, veioc-
ipede, bird cage, basket, jewelry, engraving
etching, artist material, boys wagon, brack-
ct, panel picture or anything else go to the
receivers sale az the Fair, IA Main st.
dlOtfH31-2t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
dist

We have fine farm near the city that We
offer at great bargain.
HARDY SOLMOOS,
dist 327 Douglas Ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

The Fair, No 147 llain street, IS again
open for business. Gail and get bargain III
holiday goods. dIO-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Ladies wanting drst-class Wort. done b,
eyDerieaced dress maker call al room ~
Gandolfo's hotel. 1irs. L. &. Forest.
~ mn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

You can got diamonds OF the best quality
and a prices that viii open your Dyes, at
kassels jewelry store d10-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Leave 2 list OF your property if You wish ii
sold quick. Hardy Solomon, 81 Douglas
avenue. di~i-I
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Druggists Statements,

Druggists liquor statements can be pro
cured at this office al s. per thousand, post
Sse extra. i4S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Eleven lots on Second street $500.
COZINE g. RIDDELL,
dist No. 156 North Main street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

60 20 The Fair, 147 5Iain street, il you
want g nice frame made to order dlO-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

No pinchback goods pawned of on you by
buying Of Kassel, the ieweler. dI0tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Kip q Broaddus, civil engineers, is this day
dissolved.
VIM. Kip win continue the business ct
room No. 3, No. i377 \. Main street.
Wichita, Nov. -, 1886. d1O3t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Hay at Harper in car lots. Qualit,
guaranteed Write for price.
dl20-2n ROGERS 81 Son, Harper, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Five acres on Thirteenth street, three miles
from center Of city, $1,000.
COzINE s. RIDDELL,
3T-Gt No. 1876 North Main street
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
Cate,t Them on the FLY.

Now IS the time to get lots almost within a
stones throw OF the Garfield property for
500 each, in Gichmold's addition. One
third Of the lots already sold. and one-third
withdrawn from sale. Call on +. Ii. Rich
mond s. Co, 1l3 West Douglas ave. 6-6t*
We have n special bargain-lC0 acres of
fine land in east part Of city for plating pur-
po5es-we viii offer for q few days. Hardy
solomon, 33221 Douglas ave dl25-f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
For sale.

4 good card cutter IN first-cIass order.
VIII sell cheap. Inquire ct this Office. d69-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

Elegant now designs in jewelry coming in
every day at Kas5els. Come III and select
at once.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30
A New York Letter !

NEW YORK, NOV. %, 1886
Mr. a GLUICK. OF THE ENTERPRISE. Wichita Kan
We have today shipped Imported ordered by
wish would
you placed your
order The Imported the novelties
Thelace
biggest that
bought you away
Yours Truly, Meg S. s. CO
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

CLIO Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-30

The following are the real estate transfers
corded in the oifice OF the register OF deeds
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-02-13

asked, tremnl"nsly, as soon as tie greet
n%S erre over.
"Db! | don know--weck or 80 ago"
slid Mrs. Hawkins, briskly. Fact is,
she's so busy getting ready fer Il party
they re going To have next week that
she cant find time 10 write very often
I'm afraid she'll never 60 to any more
parties, Mrs. Hawkins. She s-she's =
How she managed to finish it Mas. Smith
to this day has never been able to tell;
bat half an hour later she found herself
on board the train with iIr. and Mrs.
Hawkins, b,un for Florenceville. They
had travelled some distance, in mrurnful
Mr. III twkinS Ia ask Mrs. Smith to let
him see Melinda'S letter. Mrs. Smith
gave 1t Hp reluctantly. she felt ="
ashamed of N"lindd'S heart l<.ssncSS But
Mr.. Hawkins had no thoughts to waste
On Nlelinda. He was lawyer ana ust d
To dCcIpheling all sorts of letters; and
men, he br ke the solemn silence " ita :.
roar "i laughter.
ID N ! Hiram, Dpn',, cntreated Mrs.
II ,wkirs, tikiny this nnseelnly mirth as
al indication of disordeled brai"
What is it, Mr.. IIaw klus"" cried Mrs.
Smith, with Il wild clutch at TIE letter.
"On, wait, wait one minute. Mrs
Smith gasped Hawkins, trying to get
his breath: 1T Sit Saint Minnie at
ali, It's old Tab, the seminary cat, that :
dead and buried, thank the Lord"'
Mrs. H.wkins fell back in faint,
whereupon the conductor rushed up and
das ned IA cup of wator in her face, and
the passengers, who had been watching
the scene with lively interest, pressed
about her with offers of fans aud smell
ing-bott,eS.
''CpnductoI.. said ii wilkins. aside.
when Mrs Hawkins began to come to, >
let us of at the first station: will you.
Il d. not see how came 10 make such
a hlurder, said Mrs Smith, as the,
stood on tn" Platform, waiting fer the
tain that was to take them back. to
lll wkiushurg.
Nothing strange about it. Ms. Smith
1t ) all owing ~ the ridiculous fashion the
girls have OF skipping about from page To
page, answered lIawk ms. No more
sense i'll it than there would be in print
ing boob SO that every other page
would have to be read Backward
well, remarked SlathieI, when
Mrs. Smith had explained the mystery
LIN glad to know that Melindav amt
quite so heartlesS as that letter mad,.
Ter cut: but if the FlorenceviIle Srmin
'ry can't teach her to write hetter'n that
she'd better come ami 90 back to the
diSiri, >chuoI.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-02-13
RIO ROY.
fN Jp~EPIIINE FDILAHD

They naur,! him Eoberi--'h~ baby h. y
And Thought p"rcharrr, II the great Rob
Roy,
OR "f Robert Ernrr. the warrior b,!d
The Scottish rhirt,
Who hrought r.lirt
To his native. lani ia H." days al did,
And imagined it..t hr
Would :, loyal n",
Aud As proud of Ia, ) :ytti,h ancestry.
They nalncl him Loley'; hu. soon 'tHrS
Rob,
Eobby, Bobby, and even BIB
Though never sue liberties would rhcy take
With the ancient king,
OR ia" changes rng
On the stately name of his proud namcsaAe.
Rob came most pat
Either sharp or Il At:
But Robert Why nobody called hirn hat.
| own It's rather a risky thing
To name baby after king,
Or any one elSt. who has handed down
lIonors and fame
And Il shining ram"
Aud all that goes with 'vrl,. rroNu:
For i do t~'nt oft IL
rir boy lit.
Aud in every way be di>hoLu,> il.
But rightly named is the I:il.. lad
WHO urrkr~ he hearts of Iii, pAtr"r- pad,
And every day. At study or =! ~.