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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20

To the Mountains or Blackberry Patch.
l am now prepared TO convey parties
TO all points between Lebanon and
Fish Lake, in "A spring hack. All
parties desiring TO avail themselves of
this opportunity should call on or adj
dress J.. r. BROOKS Lebanon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20
TWO OF A KIsD.

fla greyhound is pursuing n mule
cared rabbit, and the rabbit makes
live leaps of five feet eacii, while the
greyhound makes three leaps of eight
feet each, aud the rabbit had 100 feet
the start and made six leaps second,
how long will 1t take the greyhound
to catch the rabbit, and how far would
each travel?-Pioneer
Here's another: If brindle COW with
three white feet Is fed OH bushel of
turnips every week and gives four pints
of milk when millled 10y red-hcadcd
girl. how many hairs are there In her
tail?-Star.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20

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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20

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Wanted.

HHTtW.
We will pay 40 cts. per roll for choice
butter THOMPSON d WATERS,
Brownsville, Oregon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20
West Side Division.
BETWEEN
PORTLAND and CORVALLIS
Mali Train Daily except Sunday.

s.na. m s Leave Portland Arrive Gl5Y IN
l2.25 i. m. Arrive Corvallis Leave sop. m
Express Train Daily teseeptI Sunday.
i5-sl H. m Lave P,rtiaitl Arrive q-l0 a. m
Snp J.. IN. Arrive NrcMinyille Leave l:ia a IN.
At Albany and corvallis connect with trains of
OTpuun Pacific railroad.
For f4U Information regarding rates. maps
etc. call on company : agent.
r. KOT.HI Err r.. l.. ROGERS.
Manager Asst. G. 4. " Pass. Agent,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-07-20
O r p r o d Il C e J.

We have the agency of FIVE
Large Southern Peach orch
ards. This fruit we are re-
ceivipg daily. fresh from ths
orchards. It is noted for its
fine flavor and good keeping
qualities. and buying it as We
do (direct of the growers) in
Yours Truly,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
WHITE HILLS.


Misses Jennie and Carrie Curtis and
Mr. Davis have been guests of Mrs Frank
Upton Miss Lucy Shelton will return
to school, January I !; Miss Sadie Shelton
has recovered from rheumatism and will
resume teaching in French district.-D.
G.. Lawson of Woodside went to Carmel,
N. Y, with Mr. and Mrs E. G. Wixom
and daughter to spend Christmas.-Mrs
Bennett Nichols is convalescing.-M
Lettie NJ. Wheeler of Waterbury is
guest at Highland Lawn.-William Up
ton, the photographer, has left for Flor
ida.-Mr and Mrs John Tomlinson have
invited the Sunday school to their house,
Tuesday afternoon, January 1.-Rev
James Ditmars gave an interesting SER
mon, Sunday. Service in the church at
j 80, Sunday.-Stiles johnson, who has
suffeded with lame foot, is better.
Capt Eli D. Beardsley and wife spent
Christmas with their son, Frederick T..
Beardsley, in Bridgeport. r.. r. is in
Baltimore now, but his family remain in
the Park City.-Mrs Mortimer Hubbell
has been quite sick; SO has Stiles John
son.-John McCoughin is preparing to
do blacksmith work in the shop near his
home. A charitable deed was done by
the men who went into the woods and
cut wood, Wednesday, for poor family.
Miss Alice NJ. French has visited Will
liam French of Zoar Bridge.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
FRIDAY. DECEMBER as. 1883.


The llfeless body Of an unknown man,
apparently about 40 years old, was found
In the woods north OF the residence Of
Lacey Higgins, Upper Stepney, by some
children who were getting slippery elm,
Wednesday, Doth.
Most of the clothing had been remov-
ed and was found lying near. He lay
upon his back between the rocks and
had apparently been dead number of
days-pOssibly more than week. No
external marks of violence were notice
able.
Seletman b. Hawley was promptly
notified and the remains were Inspected
by DIR Stevens, the medical examiner,
and will be properly cared for.
He has been identified as an employee
of the Derby extension, who not long
since was in these parts in a shattered
condition.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
HUNTINGTON.

Daniel A. Nichols, wife and sister spent
Christmas with Charles Nichols Of Mich
ols.-Mrs Charles Curtis of East Village
has visited her sister, Mrs Sar-
ali Curtis. George r. Goesenger is work
ing at the top shop of Ives, Blakeslee e
Co., Bridgeport.
At noon, Sunday, the clerk of the Con-
gregational church circulated paper
for but one sermon on Sunday. Those
in favor claim that they want more rest,
while those opposed believe it is giving
way to the growing evil OF Decorating
Sunday and its holy influences. No
change has yet been announced. Mrs
Chatfield is gradually failing and it is
not thought she will live long The oys-
ter supper at the parsonage, last week,
was well attended and a pleasant time
was enjoyed; the net proceeds were $40.
This supper was wholly gottenup by the
ladies.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
TRUMBULL.

M. S. Standish has been promoted to a
position behind the counters in Writings
grocery store. Helikes this better than
driving.-Fred Warrington moved back
to BridgepOrt.-Mr and Mrs L. w. How
ard Of New Haven spent Christmas with
A. l.. Blood. Bertha Blood has a large
variety Ofcrochet lace samples. She has
crocheted lace at 20 cents a spool and is
ready for more orders.-Mr and Mrs F..
M. Wooster Of Huntington helped G. B.
Sherwood dispose Of I6-pound Christ
mas turkey ard numerous other good
things.-Mrs William O. Beach visited
her parents in Stratford. Mrs G. w.
Beach has been with her daughter in
Bridgeport IF. N. Burr and family have
visited N. w. Seeley of Monroc.-I. ID.
Stevens and company celebrated the 25th
with two quarts Of fire r.-HOmer
Buckingham and wife of Worthwhile
spend few days with their daughter,
Mrs Stephen C. Beach.-The Congrega-
tional church will be closed December
80, the pastor taking a vacation. Pre-
paratOry lecture, January A at 2 p m.-
Miss Mary TAFT Is in Bridgeport. Mr.
and Mrs O. B. Burton took a trip to Mer-
iden and other places, last week.
The Christmas services in the Congre-
gational church, last Sunday, were I'M
usually interesting. In the morning,
Rev Mr. Merwin preached upon ssThe IA
vorable condition of the world, at that
time, for Christ's coming The sermon
was full Of interest and Information and
enjoyed by all. In the afternoon, the
choir rendered q choice selection Of
Christmas anthems and carols in high
Nv acceptable manner, with q short adj
dress on 1.-THE Star Of the East by the
pastor. A number OF the Sunday school
teachers remembered their classes with
pretty and useful gifts and several Of the
Glasses presented their teachers with
handsome gifts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
sTRATroRD.

Rev MIR Walker, rector of Christ
church, has resigned to accept call
from parish in Iowa. Mr. Walker has
made many friends here and all unite in
wishing him success in his new field
Real Estate Agent Thompson has rented
the Roswell house to A. s. Hubbard of
Torrington and the Furnald house to DR.
George Poe Of Bridgeport. Mr. Thomp-
son has also received orders to sell the
Austin place. This is one of the finest
places in town and will probably soon
find purchaser.-Rev Joel Ives preach
ed an able Christmas sermon to a large
audience, Sunday morning. A Christ
mas praise service was held in the even
ing.--JOhn r. Latin, the veteran sing
ing teacher, began. his Winter lessons,
Monday EVENING" barge belonging to
Coal Dealer Wheeler broke loose from
tow coming through the Sound and drift
ed ashore on Long Island. Some doubt
rs to whether she can again be fiOated.-
This institution hes proved success, but
the indications are that it will have to be
moved to another locality for lack Of
necessary accommodations where 1t now
is.-At the closing exercises of the grad
ed school, in the Town Hall, Friday af-
ternoon, the hall was filled to overflow
ing with an audience firmly convinced
that we had one of the best public schools
in the State. Principal Peck and his as
sociates deserve the thanks Of the COM
munity for bringing the institution to
such high degree Of excellence.-The
Cupheags have arranged for their anDu-
al ball on st. Valentines eve. This means
one of the brilliant events of the season.
Chester Curtis and wife will leave for
California soon. Mr. Curtis takes a pO-
sitiOn with the Union Pacific railrOad.-
Boys raided OsbOrne's cider mill and cap
tured not only the cider, but pals to car
ry 1t away in.-BishOp Vincent will lee
ture in the M. 4. church, the evening of
January II, on "That Boys Sister,
The Hook and Ladder Co. are arranging
for ball.-E. A. Hubbell has published
a book of photographs Of principal resi-
dences and public buildings in Stratford.
Mr. Hughes tried the new Bridgeport
bridge with single piece of cut Wester-
ly granite weighing nearly six tons. 1t
was part Of q monument to be erected in
Oak Lawn cemetery, Fairfield, for South
port parties.-Ed Osborne Is shipping ci-
der to Florida.--George Burrit of King
street Is in n critical condition with can
Ger on his head.-The matchmaking or
Smelling Of the road from Bridgeport to
Stratford Is engaging public attention.
The road from Bruce's brook to Yellow
Mill bridge Is the worst to be found in
Fairfield county.-Capt Charles Wakely
has been appointed agent Of the Connec-
ticut humane society.-Charles j Hughes
IL nearly fioored with lumbago.-Bag-
gage Master Judson has resigned at the
station to engage in peddling. His place
Ia filed by Charles G. Homan from Hol-
lis, N. III.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
DIAMOND HILL (REDD1NG)

Miss Grace Boughton is in Danbury.
Elijah Grammar and daughter Julia
have moved to Miss Emma Olmstead's
house for the Winter.-George O. Platt's
pleasant house caught fire, Sunday
morning, garment igniting from the
pipe In y room on the second floor. No
great damage done.-Miss Mary Rowell
OF Easton has spent week here.--A
small son Of Charles Banks fell into a
pond near his barn and was saved by
Miss Louise Parsons. Christmas servi-
ces Mt the church, Sunday, in place
OF the regular morning services.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
.srRArFIELD.

Our ex-painter has come out with q
new milk wagon.-Mr and Mrs G. W..
Wakeman have moved into their new
house, the finest on the avenue.-JOhn
CurtIss of the Adams Express Co. has
moved into the George Wells place and
will improve It still more In the Spring:
Our butcher shows fine colt, Maid OF
the Mist.-Frank Wilson and sister, re-
turning from church, were thrown into
the street by the breaking of their bug
Nv; no one hurt.--L0Ok out for wedding
bells among the pines.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
NICHOLS.

The M. f. church had pleasant time,
Tuesday evening, with their Xmas tree
and supper. The Episcopal society had
their tree, Thursday, 27th.-Miss Jennie
Nichols has returned from lengthy Wis
it in Bridgeport and Mrs Charles
Fairchild have been with children x
Tablespoonful and Mrs Warren Plumb
spent Xmas IN Long !iiii.-Mr and Mrs
Vincent Peel. II Philadelphia at his faith
er's.- Charles b. Nichols invited rela-
tives to help celebrate Xmas.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28
pIArrsv1ILI.

Mrs NJ. b. Lacey continues to improve.
Mrs. L. N. Reynolds has been at West
Htratf0rd with Mrs f.. r. Rice.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28

David Banks, 70, died ON Christmas
funeral at Trinity church, Southport.
Saturday at 2 p m.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1888-12-28

TASEUA,

School closed, Monday, for week.
Miss Annie Marsh gave her scholars q
treat, Christmas tree.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-06
Mortgage Sale!

DY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS
- contained in a certain mortgage ex-
ecuted [" me by J. A. K.lly on the 23rd
day of March, 1855, AMI registered in
Vanc- county in Book IF Mortgages 10
on Pages l40-14l, we will on Friday, the
l4tb day OF Decem Der, 1888. expose for sale
at the Court House do r in the town of
Henderson the lowing described land
conveyed in the said mortgage. lying in
Henderson township. Vance 'untv, al
j"ising the lands of T.. NJ. Walker. w.
u. Horner and others. and bounded as
follows: On the North hy the lands of
II. II. Burweli, on the West hy the lands
of II. II. Burwell, on the South by
Horner street and on the East nv the lot
of L. NJ. Walker; it beirg that lot pur
chased from W. ID. Horn+r and wife and
on which said James Kelly has erect d
brick warehouse
J. n. CONRADS SONS,
Mortgages.
By w. r. HENRY, BACHELOR Il Dew
REAUX, A tt'!'s nov 1S-6 o.
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ATTENTION, PLEASE +!

In January MR.. GEO. A. ROSE,
JR., will be admitted as partner in
my mercantile business and IN order
to reduce the
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-06

SHILoH's VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss OF Appetite, Dizzi-
ness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia
Price 10 and - cents per bottle. For sale
ut w. I. Cheatham & Cos drug store.
"HACKNKTACK," lasting ana fragrant
perfume. Prica 25 and 80 cents. For sale
st W. I, CheathaHi e. Cos drug store.
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For the prices make are made to re-
duce the stock and suit the season.
Low prices go with liberal bargains
and any sum you spend means salts
faction whether you spend
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-06
Notice!
A UCTION SALE OF HENDERSON
"A REAL ESTATE.

A UCTION SALE OF HENDERSON
"A REAL ESTATE.
By virtue Of a decree of the Superior
Court Of Vance county, entered at the
October term, 1888, Ia the cause entitled
Lucy Kittrell vs. Charles Kittrell and
Noses Cheatham, / shall sell for cash, by
public auction, TO the highest bidder at
the court house door In Henderson.
c., on MONDAY. JANUARY 9TH. 1883.
the lot Of land described IN the pleadings
in said action, situate in the Northern
part Of the town Of Henderson, adjoin-
ing the lands OF Phelps and Harris. B d.
Cheatham AID others. containing half an
acre. There in a good tenant house on
the premises, Terms OF sac cash. Time
of sale January 7th. ISe9. Place of sale
The court house door.
TT. HTC K2,
Commissioner.
Henderson, n. c.. Nov. 18th, 1888.
NOV. 29-i OIL
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Holiday Presents.

Fine gold and silver watches, chains
and charms clocks of all styles and
prices; gold pens and pencils cuff
buttons, scarf pins, earrings, breast
pins, and bracelets silverware of all
kinds, castors, butter and pickle dishes,
cake baskets, water pitchers, cups,
spoons, knives and forks, soup ladies,
&c.
A full line of eyeglasses and spec
tacles-the best made. All eyes fitted
perfectly.
Watch repairing speciality. Prompt
attention to all work and charges the
most reasonable. Give me a call
when in need of anything in my line.
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A weekly rcs;lme OF the News, lluIuor and
General Topics of the Day.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-06

Published at the live and growing town
of Henderson, in the centre of the
Fanlons Y:LLow TOBACCO District.
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''THE PEOPLES PAPER"

DEVOTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL. EDUCA-
TI0Sat ARD MATERIAL WELFARE
OF VANCE COUNTY AND NORTH
CAROLINA.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27

The sad death Of Mr.. J. B. Bishcp c.
CURED at Ii; home two miles from town
on last Tuesday at o'clock, p. n.
MIR. Bishop was about 10 ylars cid at
his death ard leaves a wife and four
CT i!dren with numerous friends to mourn
his loss. lie Was a native of Ha flax
county, and died at the place Of lis birth.
His remains we're inferred at Trinity
Chapel on Wednesday afternoon at i
o'clock.
Deceased was man Of few words and
he was quiet and peacoab!e in every way.
entirely inohcnslvc aid bore malice to-
wards no one. lie was kind and devo-
ted husband, an offect:onate father and
enjoyed the love and respect of those a.
bout him. THE DEMOCRAT joins the
sorrowi1g friends Of the family in SYM
patty u it'll them in this sore atfiiction.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27

Logical reasoning and theories NAV
convince superficial observer, but earn
est seeker after truth demand experiment
tai knowledge, tou ID only in the test Ii O.
ny of those who have experienced the viz
tue of All article. For this reason the
tqin@ing world knsws that b. B. B. DO
tanic Blood Balm). excels all other blood
purifiers, judging it as they do from con-
,incin truths they see published from
time to time
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27
MERIT WINS

We desire to say to our citizens. that
for years we have been selling DR.. King S
New Discovery for Consumption, DR..
Kings New life Pills. Bucklin's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, nd have never
handled remedi IS that sell as we'll. or
that have give such unlyersa, satisfaction.
We DO not hesitate to guarantee them
eysry tune, and Me stand ready to refund
TIE pasdhsse psiss. # satisfactory Terulee
dssset f611ow 6Asir %. Ths6s rss11e
havs wea th6k nfeat popslsr:ty purely
ON their merits <. T. Whitehead & Co
Drug 1T.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27
A SAFE INVESTMENT

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you sa.isf .ctory sesultS, or i'll case OF
failnre a return of purchase plice. On
on Ills safe plan you can buy from ouI
advertised Druggist bottle oil DR.. Kings
new discovery for consumption. Ii is
guaranteed to bring re ief i'll every case
when used for any affection Of Throat
Lungs or Clest such as Consumption,
Inhilnation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth
ma, Whool ing cough, Group, etc., etc
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste
perfectly safe, and can always be dcpen'
ded upoE.
Trial bottles free at E. I. Whitehead i
c. Drugstore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27
PERSONALS.

Hon. w. II. Kitchin went to Raj
eigh MOniay,
Mr., r. R. Owens went to Norfolk
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. y. Biggs went to Richmond
Thursday on business
Miss Nettie Bel. Of Roxobel, is
Wis ng Mrs. j. Whit Bell.
R. Burton, Esq, Of Halifax.
sgene asuight in tewaag1A axeek-
Il Gss1zsza - - nallfst,
|E;las II ts~s sstatlIxy ma esado5 !.
Mr., T. L. Bell has moved to town
and will ;ttea, to the farm Of W. Fl.
B.l II.
". T. Crimes, of Hamilton,
favored our town with visit last
week.
Ms Lou Hill. Of Halifax, has
been visiting friends in town for
several days.
Miss Bette Vaughan. Of Rocky
Mount is vlsit,tg Miss Mary Gray.
She is becoming quite favorit,. II
Mr.. j. W. Bel left Monday toI
Richmond where he will purchase
| goods for the remainder Of the
white. trade.
IKE were glad to shake hands
with Mr.. A. B. Hill, Jr. He is here
for a few days only. lie is teach
ing yet at pittsboro.
Mr.. John L. Kitchin is selling
number of very beautiful books
We have not seen better and more
beaut ful books than Mr.. Kitchn il
selling.
Capt. ". II. Anthony, member
elect from this County, and Maj. I
L. Emry. Senator elect, went t.
Raleigh Monday. We suppose MI
Taylor also went Up.
Mrs. Hassara-short aud family
left Wednesday for 'rarhoro. wher
they win spend few days visitlnI
friends and relatives.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-27

And house maids. The Whining. on Mes
seryer very sensibly ac:ocates the en-
plo5 ing IF poor white eir.s in the South.
There are plenty of poor gi,ls in poor
homes who would b. glad enough to get
servants Place. And We venture the
suggestion that there are too many eooks
and servants employed By OF. Southern
women. The kitchin is not mean PLACE
for any lady. 1t costs much money to
Hecp servants,
iftE NEW BEi,I FOR THE EpIaeorAi,
cHuRcIt'-Tac nes beli for the Episco-
pal church has been put in place in the
new tower, and OH Christmas morning it
was rung for the first time. The tower
has been completed and covered with
metallic shingles. The new bell was do
mated to the church by the daughters Of
Rev. Albert smedes first principal Of St.
Mary's. school at Raleigl and on Christ
mas morning the bell was rung by Mrs.
P. E. Smith, who is the oldest member
Of the Episcopal church at this place
who has been pupil in ST. Mary S
schCel.
The afEaNEsF OF YHE alFaN We
learn that some qnprinciplcI wretch has
repeatedly rocked or shot the beau ful
window in tie east emf Of the Episcopal
CHURCH, and that several ia'se holes have
been made init. I:surh Thing occur
red ifom tarel 'ssness the lerses vie
vas 50 careless display very nttls sslitt.
in fact meme, in acting 10 near shsfsh;
If it Vas done wiiAaliy it u criminal Be.
fore the law. asd the pefssn who did Il u
totally devoid Of any sense Of character
or rnanliness, and Is SO mean that Satan
would be ashamed Of his traiaing. A
handsome reward will be given for the
apprehension of the scrapc-grace.
By We c.ll special attention to the
announcement in this issue Of Prof. w. {.
Aliens opening at Vine Hill Academy.
This school IS one of the oldest and best
in the country. Within the past twelve
IL OSCil SutSCSHlSCiJ uAuCl liS
management of Mcssrs L. w. Bagloy,
W. II. Ragsdale, E. E. Hiiii,rd and F.
II. Manning. With each of the forme,
principals the school has been fairly sue.
cessful, and at recent meeting of tn,
Trustees they wisely elected Prof n. c.
! Allen principal as the successor Of Mr.
Manning who recently resigned. Prof
Allen IS one Of the best equipped teach
ers in the country. lie has had severa
years of experience and SO brings the ties
timony OF his own work. He was stu
! dent at tllege with the writer. and oul
first reccollection Of him is in connection
| with Jones' Greek Eexercice.
REPUBLICAN VoRACITY.
The most yoracious republican VIC hav'
| heard of. was one white republican poi
! holden in Cumberland county at the las
cleo ion. He wished to get rid of demo
cratic tickets in some way; and KNOWN.
40 other way at the time he proceeded t,
eat them. The story goes that he ate ST
many that they killed him before mi /
| night. \ post morteDl examination by tn
| physicians showed that he died Of eatin:
democratic tickets 1t Is reported i
some sections of that and adjoining coun
! les that whole tickets were found dry i
| his stomach. The democratic pill wa
too solid for his republican digestion