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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-12-02
Assessment Notice.

rVHE Auditors Office will be open
from the first day of January, 1887,
to the twentieth day of February, 1887, to
receive Returns of Real and Personal
Property for taxation in Anderson County
for the wear 1887, and for the convenience
of Tax Payers will have Deputies at each
of the places named below to receive Re.
turns for the said year: ~
Belton-At Belton, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, 1st and End February.
Brushy Creek-At Wigington's Store,
Tuesday, lst February.
Brushy Creek-At ]. w. Rosamond's,
Wednesday, End FebruaIy.
Brushy Creek-At Equality, Thursday,
3rd February.
Dark Corner-At Sherard's Store, Tues
day, Sth February.
Fork-At G. w. Farmers, Tuesday and
Wednesday, lst and End February.
Garyin-At Larkin Newton's, Friday
and Saturday, 4th and 9Th February.
Hall-At DR.. w. J. Miliord's, Thursday,
10th February.
Honea Path-At HCnea Path, Thursday
and Friday, 3rd and lth February.
Hopcwcll-At Piercctown, Monday, 1th
February.
and wednesday, Sth and 9th February.
PendIeton-At Pendicton, Wednesday
and Thursday, 9th and 10th February. :.
Pendleton-At pend!eton Factory, Fri
day, llth February.
Rock Mills-At Hollands Store, Thurs
day, 10th February.
Savannal,-At Hollands Store, Friday,
11th February.
Varennes-At Deans Depot, Wednesday,
9th February.
Williamston-At Williamson, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Sth, 9th and
10th February.
Williamston-At Pclzer, Friday, 1lth Of
February.
Real Estate is not assessed this year, and
remains ut the same valuation it was in
1856, except in cases where parties have
bought and sold between the first day of
January, 1856, and the first day of Janua-
ry, 1887.
first day of January, 1856, and the first day
January, 1887, are to be returned this year
I8S7) for taxation, and those destroyed du-
ring that time deducted.
'Every male citizen between tho ages OF
twenty-one and sixty years on the first day
of January, 1857, except those incapable OF
earning support from being manned, or
from other causes, shall be deemed taxable
Polls.
Tax Payers return what they own on the
first day of January, 1887.
All Returns that are made after the
twentieth day of February next have TO DC
placed in the Additional List, and ility per
cent. penalty added thereto, unless Preven-
ted by sickness during the time OF llstihs'
or out of the County at that time.
THOMAS j. WEBB,
County Auditor.
Dec ., 1856 2l
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NOTICE..

w z have had some cards printed, and
w are sorry that the colored people
our object in having them
printed. They are simply to hand to
strangers, and we intended no slight to the
colored.. people. We are very sorry that
they have taken us up wrong. Try our
Eating House-satisfaction guaranteed.
JANE HILL,
LAURA WILLIAMS.
Deco 1856 Is 3m
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1NoUEsrs AND POST MoRTEMs.

0Dr ] NJ Holcombc, post mortem
examination and exp't witn's l0 w
% - eS'n X NJ and s' expert witn's cases 2G 10
-0' ~ oyami'u y m iiV and expert witness. 10 60
40 DR. ] C Harris, y. m. and ex. wit. 10 GO
232 R v Acker, Trial Jus'e, inquest. so
157 W + Cox. Trial Justice, inquest so
40 DR. T Brown, p. m. & ex. wit. Is w
1G DR. r G Witherspoon, post NOR
tenn zion and expert witness 10 40
237 DR. w Fl Todd, p. IN. q ex. wit. 10 70
432 DR. II L Smith, p. III. Il ex. wits ~ 0O
All DR. G Harris, p. IN. & ex. wits 10 30
42G w i Cox, Trial Justice, inquest 90
2G5 r y II Nance, coroner, inquest. 10 81
525 ] D Sitton, Trial Justice, inquest 30
no,o, S0IO AZ
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NOTICE FINAL SETTLEENT.
IN The undersigned, Administrator OF
the Estate of W. G. Johnson, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will, on the
oath day of December 1856, apply to the
Judge of Probate for Anderson County for
a Final Settlement of said Estate. and
discharge from his o.ficc rs Administrator.
JOHN w. DANIELS, AdmT.
Nov IS, 1885 10
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TO f,REDJTORS

IN All persons having claims against
the Estate Of Anna ]. Long. deceased,
are hereby notified TO present them to The
undersigned, properly proven, within the
time prescribed by law, and those indebted
to make payment.
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Executors Sale Real Estate.

DY virtue of the Will of Jacob Burriss.
ID dccc,s.,l, will sell on SALEDAY
in DECF. JER next, all that
TRACT OF LAND,
Containing 1913 acres, more or less, on wa.
tiers of Eighteen Mile Creek, adjoining
lands of John Williams, ]. J. Galloway,
and others, being part of the Steele place.
Terms of .sale-One- half cash balance on
a credit of twelve months, with interest
from day of sale, secured by mortgage.
The purchaser to pay for papers extra.
WM. BURRISS, Executor.
Nov IL, 1856 Is
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IUtur' '''' '''''''''F'''
l, Z. W. Long, Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners Of Anderson County,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is true
and correct statement of all claims audited
and approved for the fiscal year beginning
Nov. 1st, 1885, and ending Oct. 3lst. 1856.
i. w. LONG.
Clerk Board County Commissioners,
Anderson County. S. C.,
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NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT.
IN The undersigned, Executors OF
the Estate of Reuben Burrcss. deceased,
hereby give notice that they will apply to
the Judge of Probate for Anderson County
on the 23d day Of December, 1856, for q
Final Settlement of said Estate and dis.
charge from their office as Executors.
WM. BURRESS, Jr., Cx,rs
D. j. BURRESS,
Nov IS, 1856 10 5
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF TIE
County Commissioners
ANDERSON COUNTY,

ANDERSON COUNTY,
THO the Presiding Judge of tho Court of
General Sessions, showing claims
against the County of Anderson audited
and approved for the Fiscal Year COM
mencing November l, 1885. and ending Oc-
tober 81, 1856:
ASSISTANT ASSESSORS.
NO. NAME. AMOUNT.
1856 Thos Webb, assessing account
1851. .............. ......."@4UO w
4S7 Thos Webb, Board Equaliza'n 73 20
Total ................ ......"$41 20
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CLERKS
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A Wonderful Discovery.

Consumptives and all. who suffer from
any affection of the Throat and Lungs
can find certain cure in DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Thousands
of permanent cures verify the truth Of
this statement No medicine can show
such record Of wonderful cures. Thou
sands of once hopeless sufferers now
gratefully proclaim they owe their lives
to this New Discovery. 1t will cost you
nothing to give it a trial. Free Trial
Bottles at Hill Bros. Drug Store. Large
size, S1.00.
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REDMOND'S
Pure Mountain
CORN WHISKEY.
JOHN O'DoNNELL's
TUsT RECEIVED at

JoaN oDOIH iNN1-~A@ -
Five Barrels of Redmond's Best Corn
Whiskey, manufactured expressly for Med
icinal purposes, and warranted free from
adultcration and all impurities. Major
Redmond guarantees it to give satisfaction,
and equal to his "Old Blockade" Call and
test it.
Dec 3, 1856 81
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ANDERSON.
cOTTRT OF COMMON PLEAS.

VIM. Burriss, Plaintiff, against J. R. Burton, Dc
fendant.-Sumn,ons for Reiief-Compiaim not Serp-
Ell.
To the Defendant, j. R. Burton:
V7OU are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, which
Is filed in the office Of the Clerk of the Court OF
Common Pleas, at Anderson c. H., S. C.. and to
serve copy of your answer to the said complaint
on the subscribers at their Office, Anderson c. H.,
S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof,
fail to answer the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in the conf
plant
Dated November 3Oth, A. D. 1886.
MURRAY, BPEAZEALE & MURRAY,
Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS,
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

COUNTY OF ANDERSON.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
William Burriss, Plaintiff against D. II. Russell,
]. II. Reed j. Pink Reed, and j. Pink Reed, r.
l.. Moorhead and Ii. o. Herrick, late merchants
and partners, doing business under the firm
name of Reed, Moorhead 4 Co, Defendants.-
Summons for Relief-Compiaint Serred.
To the Defendants, D. H: Russell, J; Il. Reed, J
pink Reed, X. L. Moorhead and II. 0. Herrick
v1oiJ arc hereby summoned and required to an
i swer the complaint in this action, Of which a
conv is herewith served upon you, and to serve q
copy Of your answer to the said complaint on the
within twenty DAYS after the service hereof, ex.
elusive of the day Of such service and if you fail
to answer the complaint within the time ai0re-
said the plaintiff in this action will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated November 23rd, a. D. 1856.
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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[sEAL] NJ. P. TR1DB1E c. cP.

To the Defendant above named
Take notice that the complaint in this action,
together with the summons, of which the forcgo.
ing is copy, filed in the Office oi the ClerE OF
the Court Of Common Pleas at Anderson c. H., In
the County of Anderson, in the State of South
Carolina, on the 3Oth day of November, a. D. 1856.
MURRAY, BREAZEALE & MURRAY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys, Anderson, S. c.
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DENTAL CARD.
Johnstone & Strickland,
SURGEON DENTISTS,

"AyING formed a partnership in the
III practice of Dentistry, We are prepar.
oil ~ 40 all work in our line after the most
annroycd modern methods. Gas admins
tered for extracting teeth when desired.
Orr1cE-No. Granite Row, over Bleck-
lev, Brown & Frctwcll's Store.
Aug 2G, 1856
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rsEALl NJ. P. Tribble, C. c. l

To the Defendant, J. II. Reed:
Take notice that the complaint In this action,
together with the summons, OF which the ioresoe
inc is copy. was filed in the office of the Clerk OF
ths Court OF Common Pleas. at Anderson e. H., IN
the County Of Anderson, in the State of south Sti
Carolina, on tho 23rd day Of November, a. y; 1856.
MURRAY, BREAZEALE 4 MURRAY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys, Anderson, sc.
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HOGS. HOGS.

ON the 10th day of December next we
~ will have for sale Car load of Ten.
ncssee Hogs, the best that have been in
Anderson for years.
JOHNSON, MALCOM s. DUNAHOO.
Dec 2, 1856 21
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= 1t is one of the easiest things in the
world to make blunder, but how hard
it is sometimes to repair one.
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Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. v. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: "My wife has been
almost helpless for five years, so helpless
that she could not turn over in bed alone.
She used two Bottles Of Electric Bitters,
and is so much improved, that she is able
now to do her own work" Electric
Bitters will do all that is claimed for
them. Hundreds of testimonials attest
their great curative powers. Only fifty
cents bottle at Hill Bros.
DR.. Gums Liver Pills.
Removes Constipation. prevents Malaria,
cures Dyspepsia, and gives new life to the
system. Only one for dose. Free samples
at Orr g. Sloan's.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF ANDERSON.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
P. X. IcCully, James NJ. Cathcart and F. Z. Wat
kins, merchants and partners doing business
under the style and name Of McCul!y, CatheaIt
& Co., Plaintiffs, against J. T. Mitchell! DGlend-
ant.-Summons for Reliet-Compiafm Scrred.
To the Defendant, j. P. Mitehell
Il swcr the complaint in this action, of which
copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve
COPY of your answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers at their office, Anderson G, H., s. g.,
within twenty days after the service hereol, eN eN,
elusive of the day of such service; and if you fail
to answer the complaint within the time aioiesaid
the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated November 23rd, a. D. 1856.
MURRAY. BREAZEALE & MURRAY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
(SEALl NJ. P. TRIBBLE, c. P.
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Now Has Faith

had been troubled all Winter with cold
and pain in the chest and got no relief from
remedies recommended by Druggists and
Physicians. At the same time was adver-
Using DR.. Bosankos Cough and Lung
Syrup. I had little faith but thought to
try it as last resort, now believe even
more than they tell me of its curative quail
tiles. IFrom the News, Elizabethtown,
Xvi Sold by Orr & Sloan,
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Buggies and Wagons.

Don't fail to examine my stock before
MONEY, if you will give me chance n&
I have on hand small lot OF F1kStn l.,
CLASS FARM WAGONS, which l will
sell at cost, to close consignment.
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To Tourists and Travellers.

"a mechanic never goes to work without
his tools. Neither should you start on
journey without being fully equipped by
always having box Of Pomeroy's Petro-
line Plasters in your knapsack. In cases
of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Backache, etc,
when you are probably far from a doctor,
the Importance of having plaster at hand
cannot be over-estimated. Pedestrians,
oarsmen, baseballers cricketers, gymnasts,
and all athletes will find it a t'7te friend
For relieving and curing Backache, Sore
ness of Chest, all pains and aches, it is SIM
ply invaluable. Wilhte & Wilhitc agents
for Anderson, S. G.
MAN, Woman or Child attacked with
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Gravel or Uri-
nary Complaints should use the best wea-
pon-Dr. Kilmer's Swamp. Root, Kidney,
Liver and Bladder Cure. 1t goes right to
the spot Price Csc, S1.00.
Merit will tell. Buy the genuine article
and do not expend your means on vile
trash. Shriner's Indian Verlnifuge is
guaranteed if taken according to the di-
rections.
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To the Defendant:
Take notice that the complaint in this action,
together with the summons, , of which the forego-
iusts'i ing is copy, was fled in the office Of The
clerk of the Court Of Common Pleas at Anderson
c. II. in the County of Anderson, in the State ol
South Carolina, on the 23rd day OF November,
A. D. 1856. ,,.,,y
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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Total ........ ....................$ll9l 90
JURY, WITNESSES AND CoNsTABLEs.
NO. NAME, AMOUNT
1913 Clerk Court report, Feb. TERMS SIG 70
43O " /" (" June term 325 Is
43l I" Oct. term. $40 IS
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authorizes the road to mortgage its line,
to take up the Indebtedness of the several
roads which compose it, and for other
purposes, and to lease connecting lines
of railroad, except lines running East.
ward towards the coast. He has also
introduced in the Senate the bill to sub.
nit the question of license or no license
to the people of Anderson County.
This bill provides that if the County goes
dry, it shall be misdemeanor to sell
spirituous liquors, or to give them away
in connection with ones business, or to
keep them at onr's place of business and
permit any person to take any part the
of. 1t requires railroad agents to keep
separate book, in which they shall enter
all spirituous liquors received at their
stations, with the name Of the party to
whom shipped, and makes it misde.
meanor for any person to have spir;tuous
liquors shipped to them and marked as
something else, and makes the agents
books open for public inspection. 1t
makes it q mist!emeanor for any person
TO keep spirituous liquors in any house
in which United States license is posted
without Stale license slso, except drug
stores. 1t provides that no drug store
shall sell without a prescription in
writing from q regular practicing physi.
clan in actual attendance on patient,
which certificate shall state that, in the
physicians opinion, the spirits are needed
for the patient, and is not given 10 enable
the party to obtain it for beverage. It
also provides that any physician who
shall give false certificate shall be
stricken from the roll Of. physicians.
Tho penalties prescribed in the Act are
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CLERKS
SALARY.
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

Two hundred years and more ago the
beds in England were bags filed with
straw or leaves, but not upholstered nor
squared with modern neatness. The
bag could be opened and the litter re.
made daily.
There were few bedrooms in the houses
OF ancient England. The master and
mistress Of the Anglo-Saxon house had q
chamber or shed built against the wall
that inclosed the mansion and its depend
encies; their daughters had the same.
Young men and guests slept in the
great hall which was the only noticeable
room In the house. on tables or benches.
Wooden coverlids were provided for
warmth; poles or hooks on which they
could hang their clothes projected from
the wall; perehes we're provided for
.ac:r lsawts
se:sslass.s and seryants Il n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14
KNIT HAMMOCKS.

Adult sizes $3.50, Children's sizes
$l.25. Made and sold by Mrs. A. M.
DUFFY, 90 King George street, 2 doors
below Maryland Avenue je22
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

Pastime is q word that never should
BE- used but In . bad sense; it Is vile
TO say that thing is agreeable be-
cause It helps to pass The time
away.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14
DARLINGTON & CO.
Eog Church Street,
| ANNAPOLIS, MD.
DEALERS ~
rugs, Medicines,
And Chemicals,
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Iros Iron Bitters, (Genuine,) 7Octs
!. Cough Syrup, l9cts
Star Cough Cure, Small Size,) l9cts
Star Congh Cure, large size,) 3Scts
|ablngton's Standard Cough
Remedy, Zocts
..,s, riniment 25cts
\ Ilniment, good and strong, SOC pt.
lrthingtops Horse and Cattle
pns5ers 25cts
shs Horse and Cattle Powders, l8cts
|ciors Liquid Glue, lOcts
|ctor's Insect Powder, 2Octs
WORTHINGTON & CO.,
r. 109 Church Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

4 Philadelphia girl declined to & kiss
the book before Philadelphia magis-
trate, saying:
1.-THE witness who kissed before me
had sore lips. and the one who came be-
fore him ehewed tobacco. ! will not kiss
the book
Subscribe to tie CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14
Special Notice.

We a0Sll snsert IN this column advertise
ments Of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found, &c., not ercedSng four lines. One
Week, or less, for % Cats.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

Il OST.-Near the Steamboat wharf, q
IL POCKET BOOK containing $500.
A reward of $500 will be given If left at
The CAPITAL OFFICE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

THOR SALE.-A lot of second hand
J. WINDOW FRAMES, for sale cheap.
Apply ut this Office. iu61m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-14

TOR SALE CHEAP.-Pannel Store
i COUNTER, Is #. long. Apply to
CAPT. w. III. f. WILSON. 81
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-03
SOW Pierces's T..Gu,,n,


Blsmarek, Dak., Speelal rel gram
Dec. In an interview with the
b matek Ir.hooe, Gov. Pierce WIS
asAs&:.
''Is there gong TO be a cns1ge in t,e
go9ernorsnip?"
Il think So he replied.
"WhenI"
81 tn,nA an appointment will be ,oaas
Don Il Val probably bs d mont ~
o before tAe aeruai change .aaes
place."
"Who will be appoiated?'
81 do not know, but If l were to euess
l should say Judge Church of Huron"
"Have you been asked to resign ?"
"No. The president has treated me-
with the greatest consideration, as has
the secretary OF the interior. l 90 ont
voluntarily, bat | go because it seems
impossible for q republican governor IN
fairly represent the public sentiment nj
Dakota without seeming upgrateful to
the party in power at Washington, by
whose sufferance he must hold the placs
"ls it not a bad time for a chanpe-so
near the assembling of the Legislature ?n
mo. Ordinarily it would be difficult:
but matters will be so arranged upon nv
retirement that the way will be very
simple. Iexpect to send o message TO
the legislature and submit all the re.
ports of the territorial officers before 90.
ing out. There will be pretty plain
sailing after that
AS to his plans for the future, the
governor had very little to say. He
will. in all probability, return to the
field of journalism.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-03
TIE DAILY "MuRpAh,n
And How We Learn to Like 1t. by De-
Erees.
Especial Correspondence. i

Erees.
Especial correspondence
NEW YORK, Nov. Owe are no longer
barbarians. We wear pantaloons and travel
by steam. Steam is a great motor of ~civiliza-
ton, whether applied 70 US in q bar room or
on a rail. Yet our newsboy's chronic cry t:
aFull account OF the murdahl Only one
cent?"
Murder on paper is cheap A full column
OF gore, bloody AZ. sharp razor, throat cut
from "clsw to caring az We say at sea, ar
senic. rope, club, dagger, pistol for q paltry
cent? Did Nero enjoy this privileged
Some folks affect to be shocked
at the blood and brains knocked
cat Of our time and spread in ink
over our papers. / rather like it. I have
contracted a morbid taste for 1t. It stimu-
lates me. A full account of the Awful
Murdah" gives mo a better appetite for sup
per. Why, I must In self defense get up a
liking and an appetite for this sort Of
thing. Were / to be shocked at it daily I
should turn cynic, rail at my age and time,
lose my cheerfulness and contract dyspepsia.
All cynics are dyspeptics. A long course Of
cynical thought affects the stomach injuri-
ously and poisons the blood. Fact. II so
much daily gore must be spread on
paper ! must utilize it as a source of happiness
rather than allow it to become a cause to me
of misery.
Hence l nave learned to love it, as we learn
to love caviar, moldy cheese, gamy meat
and other forms Of decomposition
GEORGE L. BARNETT.