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A Jakc ON IinrlcIrh.

A story IL told In tho corridors OF tho
Dclavan which Is ION" Hon. Henry q. Bur-
leigh. Of Whitehall. lie was seated on sofa
not long ago talking with Itailroad Commits
sioncr Baker, when n well dressed young man
stepped up to the telegraph desk and hogan
writing dispatch.
"Scc here, Burleigh," remarked Mr. Baker,
suddenly, ~ want 20 mako u little bet with
you"
Tho surrounding politicians prickc,l up
their ears.
"What aboutr' asked tho Whitehall
wizard, curiously.
About a sure thing, Of course" was tho
reply. DO you SEQ that young man at tho
telegraph desk and the nice seal skin gloves
beside hint | want TO bet you that he walks
Off when he has finished his business and for.
gets TO take those gloves"
"Nonscnsc," was the sage rcjoinicr. 'llc
wouldn't forget anything SO valuable
After few minutes chatting tho bet was
made and the surrounding group drew
nearer TO watch the resniS Mr. iiurleigh
looked skcptical and Mt. Eafer coi..entcsl.
Finally the stranger buttoned his coat and
turned TO 60, but hc left tho gloves.
"Hold on" shouted Mr.. Burleish after tho
retrcating stranger, ''you have forgot
TEN
"Sit down. Burlcigh," said Mr.. Baker
calmly, "sit down. Those arc my gloves"
Then the watching multitude smiled n
moist, otorous smile, and the bet was paid
Albany Express.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
THE LIFE PILGRIM.

There is no life. however smooth its outward
current flows.
hut bears upon It's hcavcnwari way some sor.
row as u goes.
hut sorrow shall bc lost at last In God as Ia
the sea.
Life pilgrim. Is u not enough to know this
thing shall bcl
Our lips were made for victors' songs. ouI
brows TO wear the crown:
why stand yc then. sons OF God, with heavy
hearts bowed down?
However fierce tho tempest lie. your hopes
may yet bc warm.
The lightning flash Of Gods great power can
pierce the darkest storm.
Then forward let the midnight ring as grand
ly as the dawn.
With songs that tell OF earnest souls that
march In c0urage on:
The bitter conflicts OF the world shall fnd In
death goal
Spurrcd by the eagle plni0ns Of thc glad and
conqucring soul.-lE. W. shurtleK.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

Closing time was passed, and all tho
guests Of u saloon at Berlin, Germany, had
left tho place except four, who hal fallen
asleep over their glasses. They werc so
drunk th'.t the proprietor failed to wake
them. Having called a cab. he and cabby
carried tho slocpcrs 10 tho coach and
seated thcm In Il. The hostler thcn gave
instructions 10 deliver sleeper on front
seat at house on Frederick street, sleeper
on back scat In William street, and no
NJ for sleeper on front and ON back
seats. Cabby took his pay IN advance aud
drove or. Ten minutes later every light
IN the saloon was cxtinguishcd, and pro-
prietor and walters commenced snoring
musically. Their rest did not last long,
however. a loud ringing ct tho saloon
bell awakened the bartender, who jumped
out of bed, Put on hastily n gown and
ran down stairs. Whom should he find ut
the door i.ut cabby. II am not used 10
the general parcel business" he said,
''and 80 forgot to have them labeled. On
the way they tumblcd over one another.
ard cannot make out which Is which,"
Then the saloon man marked each of the
four with u name written an still papcr
and stitched TO the coat lapel. paid an
other fare, anil the cabby proceeded once
moir on his trip, delivering each man ac-
cording 20 the direction given for his
lnbel.-Foreign Letter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
High IIvIn= a, washington.

In the nicautime I hear continuous
complaints nbout the high prices OF living
In Washington. and there IL no doubt
that radical change has gone on In this
regard. The rich men who have come
here entertain SO grandly and dispense
their MONEY so freely that. as Senator
Cullom told me the other day, the poor
statesman has n hard time TO keep within
the limits ~ his salary. Senator Cullon
sail he has made nothing since he has
been in politics. and that he has lost his
money making sense by working In the
Rel of craftsmanship.
The days when congressman could
bonr,i ON 81 day have long since gone
by. and the man who gets along now on
S20 u week does remarkably well. II he
has his wife aud children with him his
bills run well mp In the hundreds per
month. and IL hc has not the chances ARE.
that the nllnrcmcnts of Washington life
will carry him fast along the road t0 per-
iition. Letter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
A Dog Who wor, spec,ae,...

An Ortician-I was told some time ago tho
following remarkable story Of a Kentucky
dog that hal bccono almost totally blind.
The sound os tho horn no longer aroused his
blooL, and whilc tho other dogs ~ the hoisi
went forth eagerly 10 the hunt, the old
afflicted animal remained behind, sad and
discouraged.
While q, play ono day some children, who
knew tho poer brute's inilrinity, placol upon
his no~s pair Of common spcctaclss, the
glasses Of which happoned IN be very strong.
Tho do: at oacr awokc from his stupor aud
showed his pleasure ia unmistskablc sisi.s.
Tho glasses were tllcru?on adjusted in tho
hist po.s.ul manner 81 ~ To remain an the
r,juvcn tel animals noSc.
The Ecxt morning hc started OF TO the
hunt with the other dogs, AMI soon It was he
who lcI tho pacs. iiut unfortunately his
spectacle brushed up against bush and
wcrc toru from their resting place. The old
lo; allowed tho others to pass him. AMI then
picking M the slasScs hc carri~l them 10
his master to have them rca,ljuStcd.
The doc IL now n confirmed spectacle
wcarer, ~ much 40 that when any ono at
kmpts to rrunove his goggles he becomes
very savasc-Jcwelers Weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
TO A SOUTHERN LYRIsr.

fswear By the yellow chrysanthemum,
And the red rose thou didst send me.
Thou aevcrmoro shouldst be sad and dumb
We're u In my power TO befriend thea.
I'd Pocsy WOO with beckoning srniie
To love me and ever attend me;
All Joy she brrathed ~ We strayed erstwhiio
Iwould gladly. freely lend thee.
I'd the sources learn Of thy musical worse
From the goddess who has q in keeyAng;
Soft his 10 thy side and rich measures rehearss
Whenever ! caught her asleeping.
T.: borrow from her tho sunbcams stored
For other bards 70 enkindis:
Sweet fancies steal from her frolicsome hoard,
And strains Of song from her spindle.
I'd win all her secrets Of lyrical art
And hasten 70 thee 20 betray them;
No others should list at the door of my heart
I'D ruthlessly. loyaily stay them.
Yea; swear BY the yellow chrysanthcmum.
Aud the red rose thou didst send mo,
Thou nevermore wilt be sad and dumb
II tis In my power 10 lefricnd thee.
lila A. Giles In New Orleans Times Democrat.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
Grants sorrei War IIorsc.


"The first timc saw Gen. Grant 10 know
him, said Maj. Osmun to knot Of story
tsllers, the other day, twas In tho November
OF 1864. was then attached 70 Hancock's
headquarters, and was ssnt TO carry dis
patch 10 Gen. Grant. Il was raining for all
IL was worth, and the mud about those
Petersburg trenches wns like glue. Putting
my horse TO galop, was getting over the
ground At good rate, and soon met anG
passed . solitary rider astride little sorrel
horse. The mans slouch hat was pulled
down over his Dyes, and tho rain was cours-
Ing In streams down on tho ponoho In which
he was closely wrapped. A moment latsr
camc up with quite group Of riders, and
catching sight of lot Of geld braid, jumped
at tho conclusion that ] had struck some
generals staff. asked II thcy know whore
Gen. Grant was, and one Of them said:
"why, boy, you've just passed him."
"without q word wheeled my horse and
dashed back to tho solitary figure ahead. A.
came up hc seemed TO take In the situation,
Tor he said sharply:
"'who are you looking for, young manF
"'Are you Gen. Grantf asked eagerly.
".My names Grant, he said stiHiy, hold.
Ing out his hand for my dispatch. Then no
said:
"'why didn't you como to mo at oncor
"T-r-
"'wcll, whatr
az didn't think you werc Gen. Grant
"'You didn't Why didn't your
II saw his eyes twinkle above his cigar,
that must have gone out thrcc or four weeks
before, It looked SO bad. So vcnturcd to
tell the fact:
"'Bccausc I didn't scpposo Gen. Grant
would ride such looking horse rs that
"Ho burst out into hearty laugh, and
Con. Dadcau told me afterward that it was
tho first timo for q wcok he had heard Grant
laugh. The general rccaipted on the envelope
for the dispatch and dismissed me. saying:
"'Tho next time ysu are sent 70 Gen. Grant
perhaps you will know him.
"But after that took my dispatches TO tho
chief Of staff. Detroit Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
An End 10 I,.n- serapIng.

Edward Shephenl. ~ Harrisburg. H..
says: Having reviewed ~ much heneflt
frOm Electric Biiiers. I feel II my duty to
lei suffering humanity know Il. Have
had u running sore On my leg Inr eight
years; my dmiars IOhl me ! would have
10 have the lone scnpd ar les ampniaird.
used inslrn'l. three l0iiles oi Eletric
lIiiirrs aud seven l0xrs lBnrklrn's Arnisa
falve. and my leg Is now aund aud vel" /"
Electric liiiiers are s0ll NJ inv cents q
hattie. aud Bucklen's Arnica Salvr nj 25r.
per box by T.. ID. Coiiinglam & 60.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

"Wc greatly dislike o. find fault with
nny of The ga toms Of our beautiful little
city," SINS u Dakota editor. ''but "" must
nevertheless insist that people keep their
swine ont frum under the office ~ this
paper, While engaged at our desk writ
Ing our lemlcr on The Stability of Our
Territorial lnStimiions.' for our paper
this week. one ~ Senator Mcl,ri'lc's razor
hacked L'sS hnmpc,l up its spine AMI lie.
gan scratching its hIck on the beams
under the iloor, JarrinS the whole build.
ing and making II necessary for ms tn stop
Unr work un the editorial. crawl un,lcr
uIn o;.l,c. an'l welt the criticr along the
si'le with "a column rule. This interrupted
Uur train of Thought, AMI the editorial |.
not what We could wish"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

An Annie Analogy.

When Capo Dutchman undertakes TO
admit that be was In the wrong he docs it
thorou"hly. Hero Is a really ample apology
translated from Di Afrikaansc, q patriot
Transvaal newspaper:
"Thc undersigned, 4. C. Du rlcssis, ro-
tract hereby everything have said against
tho innocent, .!r. q. l.. BczGiicnhout, calling
mySelf "a infamous liar and striking my
mouth VISA tho exclamation: You nicnda.
cious mon:.! why do you iic sof declare
further that know nothing against the
character az Mr.. q. +. Bczui,lcnllout. I call
myself besides genuine liar Of tho first class.
~. Z. Dv PLrssfs."
WitneSscs:
J. Du PLrssis,
j. T.. lioIMEs.
-Euopoan Cor. New Yor. Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
"vhar DAT yea,?.

Senator Lamar Is reported as telling the
following story Of his experience at n political
meeting In his own state soon after tho war.
He was one Of tho speakers, and alluding TO
the civil war, suggested as q parallel case the
parable Of tho Prodigal Son and the joyful
reception at his home when the naughty boy
returned. He was succeeded by n negro, .
Rcppblican, who, after some general rcmarks.
paid his respccts 70 Lamars parallel. "For-
gibcn!" said he. "Dcy forgiben-dem briga-
diersi Why, dey'so como walkin' into ds
house an bang do do an go up to do or man
an say: 'whar dat vealr"-New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

Senator cullom tells story about a negro
porter at willard's hotel In Washington who
was always obsequious In his attentions TO
I'm. onc day the darkey looked up at him
and said: Boss, you look pow'ful like Marsc
Abc Lincoln. Didn't you nebbcr hab nobody
tell you datF' YES" rcpliod tho senator, II
have been told that; but you know they say
Mr. Lincoln was tho homeliest man In tho
country" "Yes. knows dat, but you do
'seniblc him most almighty much.
Innrnnl
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

u. 4. Bradford. wholesale paper dealer
nf Chattanooga, Tenn. writes that he was
seriously afflicted with severe cold thai
settled on his lungs had tried many rene.
dies with out benefit. Being induced TO
try Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, did so aud was entirely cured
by use Of few boiiles. Since which time
he has used II In his family fnr NIL Coughs
and Colds with hest results. This is the
experience of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this Wonderful Discovery
Trial Bottles free at p. ID. Coliingham 4
Co.'S Drug Store.
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DEEP

nYvVVn Sea Wonders exist In Thousands
nkkV OF forms, hut aro SURPASSED by the
UIlIlI marvels invention. fhoee who are
In need of profitable work that can
be done while living az home should AZ once
aond their address 20 uailett 4 Co.. Portland.
Maine. and receive free full informafions hsN
either sea. of all agee. can earn from - 20 -
are started frse. Capital not required. Some
have made over so In . single day at this
work. All succood
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corrI-un.s Mistake.

Exchange Editor-IIcro il an interview In
q cnir'::o ln?cr W III corriSnn, the man who
kaor' l"wi that Kansas City c,liicr
Ei.'r il CaiSf-Ehi What ,lors I,c Sayl
''il sSys 10 called at the Office anil the
e'l;;or wanted 20 shoot him, anl lic lI'nrri-
gam gc: :. only In self defense"
"H,..l WE'LL corri;an hal no business 10
infur.aio an ciitor by calling at the Office.
Why Gi,ln't hc send his poem by mailr'-
Omaha World
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for 'nyers will commence this week. when
every department 0f the house will show
goods marked down 10 phenomenal prices
Your dollar will buy as mnch ~ two
anly few days ago-nnd We having moth.
Ing hut brand new. fresh Suits and Over
coats f"r Men and Bays. See price list
In an".aer pan of this paper. Oehm's
Acme Hall. West Baltimore Street. one
doar fIom Charles. Baltimore. Md.
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Total DcpravI;y.

Youn: Ii,u'l'anl-I caught my hunting
dos with n picc, Of that cako you made ycs-
tenlay.
Youn: wi.c-I guess tho new girl gave IL
o. him.
MY eracionsi hearl her say SIC Didn't
lie doi.s, hut didn't m1posn Siin was such
Esilll as at"-Omaila " e,ld.
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In New York harbor when steamship
cant get another steamship To hump into
II collides with ierry-boai. Folly inside
of the pilol-house is frequently as bad rs
fog outside.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

Doctor Did you say 10 your husband, MrS
Hendricks. that. IL Agreeable 10 him, would
SIND bill for S'rvicNs rendered during his rc-
cent severe illn,SS.
Mira licmlricks-Ycs, doctor; and hc
thought you hal better wait until he gets q
little strm:or.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
INVENTION E; :'::s:' s::: :::;: IS Z: e;

iers of inventive progress is method and
system of work that can he performed all over
frOm their homes. Pay liberal; any one can
sio the work either sex. young or old no
special ability required. Capital not needed ;
yOu are started free. Cut this out and roturn
Ia ns aud we will send you free something %
great value and Importance tO you. that will
start you In busIness. which will bring you IN
The world. Grand ouiht free. 1ddcss TRUH
4 Co.. Augusta. Maine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

IA glod Razor Is an article that al
bearsie'l men are lo0klng Tor. We have u.
liuy the "DHmaclne." Ask your harhsr
what he knows about the Damarine Ia.
zor. Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention, $3.50 each. postpaid To
You address. l.. w. GuNBY,
Salisbury, Md.
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"That has given You fool for such earnest
reflection, M youn.; fricml:r asked the min
istcr at the Sunday school picnic, mcetins
little Johnny sitting silently by the road
side.
II was wondering" r'plicl tho lcnitant
yOamS scamp, whether hal jus. eaten o
mushroom or toad stool. ."-Jui:a.
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The latest evidence ~ the inflated con.
dl,ion of things In Kansas city Il ihepay.
men, of $500 tn Sam Jones for a few OF
his slangwanglng gospel harangues.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
IN runxIsuING Gnons nEpAnrMrxr

IN FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT
during this sale. you can buy English Neck
wear. our own importation, 70: ~ cents.
that was s5
Embroidered Suspcnders. Hand Work for one
dollar and seventy-hve cents. and two dol =
lars. that were three dollars and R-oaif and
four doilars.
Sleigh Gloves, Fine Fur. for one dollar and one
dollar and twenty-five cents. that were two
dollars and two dollars and fisty cents.
English ltingwOod Wool Gloves uianl- knittc,D
for forty cents. that were one dollar AMI
scventy-nyc cents.
Beautiful sill Nuiiirrs for scventy-tivc cents.
that were one dollar and seventy five cents
NcgicRc Flannel Overshirts for one dollar that
were one dollar AMI a-half.
The present week will in
auguratc the Grandest and
Greatest Clothing Sale ever
seen.
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NbEhh OFFt'F, dHH. ittu, iNrH.
This IL To notify persons WIN have
changed or ARE contemplating changing
The name of their firm ar ,o.parincrship.
either hy n reduction of the number con.
sli,uiing said firm or nm addition thereto :
alsl those making an absolute transfer or
sale of their license To another. that the
State law requires snch innsf.r ar notice
Ia he made on the license record of this
oillrr. and makes Il the duty of the Sheriff
and Consialles In make ",liligrni inquiry
of all .'rr~ons doing bisiness" 10 nscer.
tain whrih y they have the proper license
ar noi-- NJ, i.,ss 81. Acts ~ lssG. Al
per-nns doing business requiring license
ARE requested 10 look al date ~ same ard
renew ~ expiration.
JOHN W. STATION.
Jan. i4.a. Clerk.
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For Sale.

One good Hotel Depot Hack.
For terms and particulars APP
ply to FURNISH g. KEAs.
ct Berlin. Nd.
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II T ARvEST
ARVEST
11ERVEST
OALE.
>ALE.
MALE.

A kind Of sale never seen
before in Baltimore or the
whole world. A Rich Iiar-
vest for Buyers. Bear in mind
we have no ole stock there.
fore, you get brand-new and
beautiful goods at these uu-
hcard-of reductions.
IN MEMS OvERCOATs. during thia sale .you
can buy Good Well-Nsde and Warm Over.
coats for -. which were o..
3uper1er, Well.made and warm OvcrcOate for
$3.50. which were ei3.so.
aaeln-lined. Well-Made and warm Overcoats
for et1. which were 5000.
Luxurious. Weli-Madc and Warm Overc0ate
for e1s and eie.so. which were $500.
Sumptuous. Well.Made and Warm Oycrcosts
for 80. which were e3e.
Methetic. Well-Made and Warm OvcrcOats for
e2s. which were SEQ.
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BmekIen's ArnIea Nnlve

buekien's Arniea naive.
The BEsT SALyE In the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheun, Fever
Sores. Teiter. Chapped Hands. Chllblands
Corns. and all Skin Eruplions. and pos
tively cures Piles, or no pay required. Il
Ia guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box.
Foa SALE b p. n. Coi,ingham q ca
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An HxrRAYAGAHzA.

Publisher Ton the collcst, windiest corner
in al tho cityl-flcasc, sir, can't you give
me li;;l' change for q nights lodgingi l
haiut had anything to cat all day. Author
C,urstia.: in tears and cmptyins o handful
of Coll Into the outstrctchcd palmJ-God
bless yoa. poor man! Here, go TO tho bust
ho;cl in town and loar,l there all winter.
J.. S.-This is not funny rs II stands, but
smiles of Momus! How funny It would DO II
il were truc.-pur,lcttc in brooklyn Eagle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

IN Boys ovERCOArs. during this sale. you
was SIS.
A Dogs Drss Overcoat for S.. that was $50.
Boys Supcrnne Overcoat for $ls. that was
1880.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04

IN MEMS SUITS. during this sale. you can
buya Useful Suit for Is. original price
A Good Suit for $50. original price &i2
Dusiness Suit for SO. original price eis.
Dress Suit for eis. original price s.:..
A Superior Drcss Suit for t2s. original price
t3j.
A Grand Dress Suit for $50, original prioe 90.
IN BOYS SUITS. during this sale. y0u can buy
Knit Suit for 81 o. that was $50.
A Better Knit Suit for $3.50. that was $50
A 2.ptccc knec-Pants suit for $50, that was
$50.
A 3-piccc Kncc-Pants Suit for SIS. that was
7.D
a Youths Long-Pants Suit. for $50. that was
1900.
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AUCTIONEER.

wish TO make known to all persons
desiring 60 dispose Of any property. either
real or personal, by public sale. that my
services can he obtained In the capacity
OF auciioneer Sales made In any part OF
the county.
DANIEL 81. LEWIS,
Jan.22 SNOW HILL, MD
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-*THE+
Agricultural
Mutual \ Aid X Society,
CAROLINE COUNTY.

HOME OFFICE: Denton, Caroline Co. Md.
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Ios. l.. DowSRs.
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A New Story Every Second Wee

In all the cities ami large towns Of the rnl-
led States. SATURDAY StGHT H. for sale Tcgu-
larry every week by nawnicalers and look-
| sellers. Many pcrsous. however. nnd II inCon-
venient to huy the paper from dealers. To any
such. it will bs sent by MALL postage paid, at
the following
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Clcrk-what's
Tho matter with
tho ono you hnvci
CouE Etrynan-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-20
ghe Daily Eight.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 20. 1888.

Menger Hotel.
Il. d. KAMPMANN, II. w. BROwDER
PROPRIETOR. CLERK.
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A STRANGE DREAM.
He Saw the Funeral Procession in a
Dream Before Death

He Saw the Funeral Procession In a
Dream Before Death
Occurred.
"Talking of Dreams" said Mr.. Bur-
nett to some friends, 81 am a frequent
dreamer and could, out of my many
dreams, write much if L had the in
clination and ability to do SO; but
there was only one occasion in which
my dreams have been in any sense
prophetic. The night before Mrs.
Isabella Breckenridge died L had no
knowledge that she was ill, and did
not know that her son, Col. Geo. w.
Breckenridge, was in New York. 1
went to bed as usual and I dreamed
that Col. w. Breckenridge had died
in New York, that went some dis
lance to meet the remains. l saw the
body, the :asket and the car
draped with black. When 1
awoke the dream was so vivid
and so impressive that L related the
circumstance at the breakfast table.
When I got down to business, Mr..
Sheern told me that Mrs. Bracken-
ridge was dead and requested me to
attend to the funeral. Subsequently
it was decided to convey the remains
to Edna, Texas, and 1 had, of course,
to attend to the trans-shipment. My
wife, remembering the dream, and
being somewhat fearful, rather object
ed to my doing so, but 1 Gained her
fears. I placed the casket on the car,
decorated it, and when it was COM
pleted I walked little off to see its
effect. I was then astounded. The
whole was perfect representation of
the phantom funeral car l had seen in
my dream.n