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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

St. Louis (Mo) Star.Sayings. August -
At the recent drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery, SEQ 900 OF the first prize
was won by three st. Louisans, and So, 900
OF the third capital prize OF $50, 900, also
came to two lucky st. Louisans.
August kaltmeyer, who is the proprietor
OF a saloon at tho southwest corner of
Sixth and Franklin avenue. held IL one
twentieth part OF the $4,000 prize. A
Star-Sayings reporter called upon Mr.
kaltmeyer at his saloon this morning and
found him in excellent humor. Mr.. Kalt-
meyer said: 81 never played the lottery in
my lille before, but just few days prior to
the last drawing friend OF mine whose
name l cannot mention, came to mo and
he said: Henry, poor people are getting
rich in this lottery game / said | knew
that, and he said: Let MS go in "a half dol
lar each on a ticket this month. The
next day we purchased the ticket-the
number OF it was 10, 353-and / was neve.'
SO astonished in all M life as when hea I'd
that it drew $4,000. l got the money a
week ago. and gave my friend his half. |
intend to keep the money in my business,
but shall play the lottery right along,
though. My friend, guess he is having
good time, for / haven't seen him since. u
Mrs. Amelia Partenheimer, who resides
Mt 912 Monroe street, was also a winner to
the extent of So, 500 she having held an.
other twentieth ticket OF the $50, 600
prize. Mrs. Partenheimer, in n converse
ton with n reporter to-day, said: ut was
a great surprise to me to win that much
money, but | believe that you are bound
to win at it some time, sooner or later.
have not played the lottery much; but
thought would play it last month, at al
hazards. My husband WAS very glad wher
he heard that l had made the winning
guess ] will use a good deal OF the money
on more lottery tickets"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11
ATough Snake Story.

Theodore Tilson, a young farmer
of Johnson County, was blowing
when he was attacked by monster
blacksnake, which sprrng upon him
and wound itself around his neck
Tilson screamed in terror, and q
shepherd dog, which was following
came to his masters rescue. With q
great boun,l the dog seized the snake
by the tail and swung around Tilson
like a pendulum describing a circle
until the reptile was uncoied. Their
the faithful animal caught the snake
by the neck and killed it. The young
man was badly frightened and would
probably have been killed had not
the dog interiered.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

About fifth of the globes land sur
face, according to Professor Loomis,
has an annual rainfall of less than ten
inches aud a considerably larger part
has too little water for agricultural pur-
poses except in the limited districts
where irrigation is practicable. In
North America an almost raiuless re-
gion exists in southern California and
Arizona, and large area about Slave
lake has only ten inches of rain yearly.
HALLS CATARRH CURE is liquid
and is taken internally, and acts directly
upon the blood and Mucous surfac es OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free. Sold
by druggists, Toe.
FL. CHENSY & CO.. Proprs., Toledo, o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

is but the stepping. stone to those divine
institutions, the family and the home,
which constitute the very foundation on
which rur nation rests; and upon the
health and strength OF the wife and mother
depends the sunshine and enjoyment of the
Thousands Of wiyes and thousands OF sin
gle ladies drag out n weary existence in
consequence OF perplexing female disor-
ders, in total ignorance OF the fact that
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is n pos
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases OF leucorrhea, prolapsus,
weak back. "female weakness" antever-
sion, retroversion, bearing down sensa-
tions. chranic congestion, infiammat ton,
liberation, snd kindred ailments. Guar
anteed to give satisfaction or money re-
funded. All druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Snndry school superintendent-"Cn
any of Won tell me why Sunday is called
q day of rest?"
Little Dick Cholding up his hand)-
II kin. It's cause we get mp early and
hurry through breakfas' SOS TO dress in
time for Sunday school. and then hurry
to Sunday school. so we wont be late,
and then skip inter church fore the bell
stops ringin' and then go home to din
ner and get fixed up for afternoon SER
vice, and then get supper an go to bed
so pm and ma can get ready for evening
service. That's all we do.-New York
Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

have any idea of the value OF stimula r.ts,
IL properly used. There are in Europe sew.
eral establishments owned and conducted
by Monks under the direct control OF the
Pope, which have for hundreds OF years
devoted their entire energies to the manu-
facture oil cordials or tones. Their bust.
ness has been 80 extensive, that n short
time ago twenty millions francs were of
iered for one OF those plants by an English
syndicate, and refused. 1t only demon.
strates the value of tones because then
business could not have ilourished 80 unless
their manufactures contained considerable
medicinal value. good tonic, as for in.
stance kennedy's East India Bitters which
are guaranteed to be distilled with the fin.
est OF Spirits and from choice roots and
herbs, is better than adultcrated Whisk >
OF wine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

This town is one OF the most promising
IN Kansas, located on the Union Pacific
Railway. 1t is a division station OF that
road and has division shops. round house
and eating station. Mills aud factories ire
sprnging up and it is becoming II thriving
place, in the midst of n prosperous farming
region. 1t is healthy place and the soil
and climate ARE excellent. Albert Wood
cock, General Land Commissioner U. p.
Ry., Omaha. Neh., or Leroy $. Winters,
Land and Emig. Agt. u. p Ry.. Ellis, Kan.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Via the WABASH LINE to Missouri
Arkansas, Texas. Tennessee, Mss,ssi ppi
and Louisiana AT HALF FARE. Tickets will
be sold August 9th and Goth, Septemh her
10th and Gath, and October Sih. good for
80 days. Remember the Wabash is tho
quickest route south with elegant reclining
chair and Pullman Buffet sleeping cars on
all trains. For tickets and further inior-
nation call on or write
G. N. CLAYTON, N. w. p. Agent. 1902 Far
nam street, Omaha, Neb.
25U,O00.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Any article that has outlved "a years
OF competition and imitation, and sells
more and more each year. must have
merit. Dobbins' Electric Soap first made
in 500 is just that article. Ask your gro
Ger Tor it. He has it, or will get it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Send two cents in stamps to f. L. Lo.
max, General Passenger Agent Union Pa
cifc railway, Omaha, Neb., and secure
handsomely bound copy of Outdoor
rules for Lawn Tennis. Croquet and Base
Ball free, Just issued.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

In addition to the unequned Dining Oar
Service between Council Bluffs and Denver,
the Union Pecihc, 1.-The Overland Route"
will on Sunday, August 18th. and daily
thereafter, run Dining Cars between Coun.
Gil Bluffs and Portland, Ore, on 1.-THE
Overland Flyer" leaving Council Bluffs at
1855 p. m, Omaha $40 p. m.
These cars are models OF excellence, and
the best meals the market affords will bt
furnished at 10 cents
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

An acre of lanu devoted to small
fruits will often give larger return
than five acres devoted to grain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

The packers want the senate to pull
down it's vest.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

DR.. Pierce's Pellets--cleanse and regulate
the stomach, bowels aud system generally.
One Dose purely vegetable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Buy Union Soap and make a guess. Ask
your grocer about it to-day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

When hany ues sick. wo gave her Castoria,
When che WIS Q Child, tho cried for CastoriA,
When sho became Miss, sho chung to Castoria,
When che had Children. she Eavo them Castoria,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Mr.. William Ernest Healey, the author
and poet, began life as laborer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

The latest fad in bicycle breaches is in
Jersey made goods.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

The dude is like an engine in that he car.
ries head light.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Women are ever dupes or victims OF
their extreme sensitiveness
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

II nrcted with Sore Eyes use DR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists self IL ~,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11
s. HARVEST ExCURSIoNs. &

Bismarck has intimated to the pope that
he must not leave Rome.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-10-11

Mr., Marion Crawford is described as
man OF really profound scholarship.
Ameriea,s nnest-.sTansill's Punch, Cigar
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other doctor really brought my sister home
mo, sir. You can rely on us 70 do all that's nee-
essary to fndher, OF one thing ] am conhdenA
and that is, that she was not BROUGHT 70 nor ho.N
In the Rue des Capuchins. But / ahAu set my a.
~tectiyes to work at once, and. meantime' VA
you kindly wait at your hotel until l SEND TOE
you. Or, better. do not 60 back TO the Hoeea Con
tinental. These people probably know you are
stopping there. VIII you kindly take . room 9.
Hotel Meurice for q few days until We constder u
prudent 10 discover your address Q ~
Certainly" replied ot the eL AmS = %%sSssnrer ~
r TSs ani iro D9S't tRs Hotel SGSentinsniaT vith eSbls
Tor him, ID was from another Bteter Of ht1t EeH
York, who was o member Of the feyonoaoalOAA
Society Of that city. IL read As tonoWs'
"Hayo had trance. Saw Lily WogAdss ~
dead. saw her afterwards In ySoh' Nith.eseIpv
man. Cable is she MT SAD.N
This strange cable created quite z SensAtioq g
the Prefecture. Adams was himself 2 mempot
OF the Psychological Society and was not 20 suls
prised. But to the Chief OF Police tnlt most
S%ccnr9te descEiptiop C OF the ns,r aTA Four tSorSa1S
| miles away Just at the time the attempted 9sesG.
~sinatiop took place. was z puxzieI 1na asATy
took his breath away. Addressing Aohmi n
said: This is a very eStraoT6ints q gro1 A We
| proceed; but II rs you say actual utions ~
present Themselves to persons In tbs pom
dltion Of tTapee-whAt do you Sen 49,
Psychic I IIs aP S9ser q %s' m AMY be- able q Tep.
der us valuable assistance. win YOU 4haall
cable TO her instantly, asking for 2 descStptlop
OF the strange man, and have the repV a.
ar HdS%s 20 compiled, and shortly after retred
from The Prefecture 70 take up hla men aualtesS
a the Hotel Mourice.
10 b cONii4ssa Te-lforyoAl
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inquiries relative 10 the Baron0sa which will
materially assist your search. He Wont be
away more than half IN hour. May I ask you 10
wait here3 II IL absolutely necessary you
should be here whom he returns IL you desire
this mystery TO be cleared mp In . very short
time"
Certainly. sir. ! should gladly wait hours
IL II can In any way help mo 10 find her."
When the detective returned he was uHherod
into the presence Of his Chief.
"Well, Blouet, what news have you Of
Madame the Baroness 2"
"She il not there. Shortly after Obin left
the Hotel 81. James the lady was assisted TO .
coupe by the man calling himself
by the doctor, +" supplied the Chief with .
look OF caution To his subordinate.
YES, sir, by the man calling himself doctor,
and he said he was removing her TO her hotel IN
the Rue des Capuchins."
THAT will do for the present, but remain In
waiting. shall want you"
The officer saluted and left the room. Then.
addressing Adams. the Chief said; "Will you
kindly look at this writing. Gnd tell me II you
know IL"
Adams looked at the few lines which his que.
rist held, carefully concealinR the signatures,
and replied at once; "Yes, that IL the BaronS
writing. / have some specimens Of IL here which
/ received from him in New York, and II you
compare them you will not fail to recognise that
they are the same. Bat had not better go to
the Rue des Capnchins at onoo7"
Having examined the letters the protector OF
The peAee replied; MAY l keen one OF these
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friend. said he was q doctor and got permission
from the Chief TO endeavor to restore animation
on the understanding that I should be present.
The stranger after some time succeeded in cAus-
ing her TO breathe feebly and then asked for his
name and also requested him TO account for his
presence there at such an hour. He handed me a
card inscribed Albert Adams, Fifth avenue,
New York" and on inquiry at the Office, l
learned that he had telegraphed from the steam
ship La Gascogne at Havre, the evening before
for a room, and that consequently, ne could
have had no connection with the attempted
murder. Knowing that it would be impossible
for the lady to be removed before morning, l
came to the Office and made this, my report.
''(SigneD LOUIS OBIS."
my Godi What means this ?" cried Adams
when he had finished reading.
at means, Sir, that a well and deeply laid plot
TO abduct the Baroness has partially succeeded. l
feel a little puzzled about the wounds, unless il
WAS that the Baron or his friends, having made
her assign her property endeavored to murder
her to get her out of the way. Then this doctor
who personated you and who was undoubtedly
in the plot, forged your card, knew Of your ad-
| vent on La GascoRue, and arranged that tel
oGrAm to the hotel st. James so that
he could call there to zee il she was really
dead, or secure something or the other to
cover their conspiracy without creating
suspicion against himself. But We shall see. 1t
is a most curious case, and you can rely on our
locating them with all possible speed"
THANK you. said Adams, but shouldn't l
go at once to the Rue DIES CspuchinA to see II this
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washiuEt0n ~ q Poet.
IHtom a. Baittmor. sun.l

A young lady upon whom the great Wash
ington in his youth looked with somewhat
tender approval was Miss Gary. To her he
wrote his only poem, the Ms. Of which now
reposes in the State Department at Washing.
ton. The following is an exact copy Of this
poem, punctuation, capitals and all;
oh Ye Gods why should my Poor ReSistleSs
Heart
Stand TO approve thy Might and Power.
At last surrender to Cupids feather'd Dart
And now lays Bleeding every Hour
For her that's PitylesA OF my grief aud Woes
And will not on me Pity take
Tie sleep amongst my most inveterate Foes
And with gladness never wish to wake
In deluding %Bleepings let my Eyelids close
That in an enraptured Dream l may
In O soft lulling sleep and gentle repose
Possess those Joys denied by Day.
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PEERLESS DYES Ct: IS s. 1a.s!

not ~severing the column. These wounds must
have been indicted by . mar having q fair
knowledge Of anatomy. and were not
In my opinion, made with the intention ~of.caus-
ing violent death. Such wounds OF the veTte-
brn more usually cause spinal meningitis and
lingering but painful illness followed by death.
On examination l discovered that the victim
must have been in q state of coma for some time
before my arrival. But then all was over. She
was dead. l ordered her to be searched for
Valuables or papers Of Identification and sent to
the Morgue, unless otherwise decided by the
Chief OF the district, for whom l had tele-
grAphed.
Signed) ALPHoSsE ANDRE"
THE REPORT OF THE OFFICER.
AT .. 81. in reply TO special call, Chief Audi
net ordered me 10 Hotel 81. James. Rue 81.
Honore, saying that lie wpuld follow immedi-
Ately. l found Police Surgeon Andre examin-
ing the body Of a lady. He said she was dead,
ordered me to fearch her for valuables and pa
pers and to send the body TO the Norgue II,
when the Chief arrived, her name and address in
Paris could not DO Ascertained. l found one
pearl necklace, with diamond clasp; Ave gold
bracelets, three OF them ret with Jewels OF differ
ent kinds; four rings, one . plain ono bearing
the inscription, Lily from Henriv June .,
1887 2I7 francs in money and three letters.
the ENVELOPES OF which we're gone.
ION the arrival OF the Chief 1 handed him
these things and after he had read the letters he
! ordered me TO make preparations for the re-
| moVAl OF the body 70 the Morgue. just then a
] gentleman came in. recognized the lady % q
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F.-J.. F.-Apply at the Pension Office, Canal
and Laight streets.
H. M.-The charge of so cents for naturaliza-
ton papers in 4 legal one.
J. CsshWaR ana O. II, A.-Pitmap's or Nun
sons first instruction book will meet your
want.
Edtoard Thompson advice TO you 10 not
to get scared; There is no danger of hydro
phobia from the bite Of a healthy dog.
J. @. R.-The Metropolitan Museum Of Art il
open free on Wednesdays, Thursdaya, Fridays
and Saturdays Of each week, and on legal holi-
days except Sundays.
Henry NJ, !G;-The luminary, you mistake for
an electric light Is the planet Venus.
One Wronord. You can claim your share in
the estate when you are tventy-one years Of
age.
R;.A,-Mrs LAngtry made her American debut
In Wallack's Theatre Nov. 3, 1882.
X. .Maspn.-0n your statement OF the case you
are justified in not paying back the 800 adj
vAnced to you for expenses, and IL the parties
are responsible you should sue them In the City
Court for the further amount due.
s.. 7. L,-Among the many boat clubs on the
Harlem RIVER are the Union, the metropolitan,
the DauntleEB, the Grameroy, the Friendship,
the Nassau apd the Atalanta. YOu viii have To
be proposed for membership by one or more
members.
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ATHLETES IN NAME ONLY.
THERE ARE MANY CLUB MEMBERS WHO
DO NOT JOIN IN THE SPORTS.

Mike Cushing May Have q Benent IN
Breokiyn-The Eiahth Rosinent Ganes
To-Morrew-The N. Feur A's Kvents at
Tamnaany Hall-seme Deube About
sherrill's Time at Bieetwood.
The season Of outdoor athletics has COM
menced in earnest. The Titan Athletic Club
was the first to take the field. II entries were
not Confined so much TO athletes who are known
TO excel in all the athletic games IN be contested.
II would prove that athletic training was moro
general than IL is. An athletic club 10 established
for the purpose Of promoting health and
strength, yet, too often, the majority Of the
members do not train and practise as
they should, but are content 70 watch the
So FS.f The 1K IGSH aiSS CUB Se cor sn %sI.l yn : s Ssasf
1lSS as ,es.5a' a 4 S%.ioritsy q re %'mSsrs:
TssS ~ tie start srS. and ne n sr.d daSH tRbs2 ' cs. ,a0P 70
t he f.s salsSa' o9 Their e GiaS am Even sSSq Il they ss e az Pf sos
supoeed in this Tho training and exercise thls in
f fatt tssf X : nj st sSss N SniIds u u /: o% %ans eS ;1aisac
and ever mans body Is capable OF being deyel-
The New Jersey Athletic Club are very proud
try championship Saturday. was very pretty. He
ssSsi ysTd e. eS SSsSiS 81 y T9BsnL l hS cr q SO f faS S. ltns
a%srrters. Tn, Prospect Harriors, however, won;
i SsS% GiSS;. Il New wv York f0s isllr second f''''m' A'A-
An athletic club q BroohlyP will probably
will appear. Cal Mccarthy, Don Dongan Jack
Mss saae;n, r jazz H s%ish; FAX PSs o SSSAfiul SnS' w B;iIlIls
Clark. ~ oppe'' :" 0" An' VINO
To-porrgy evening the Eighth Besimept hold
their handicap games at the Colosseum Rink.
II the fact that there are over one hundred
entities Is any criterion the affair should score q
The Ivy Athletic Club will hold q 7S-yard ham
morning, May SpY Il, AZ 10 O'clock Pcieu The U run H oocurs
at the West Side Athletic Club grounds, $40
West Fiftv.fourth street,
Dan OLeary won the Ashley belt In March,
1873, with . record Of 52Oh miles. Dan is a
1875, a. Chicago neSos beam made n so ;Si %iIes ihaet , 4
tee style in SiI days, defeating, Edwayd Payson
* TissSS sg hea l. assEt; he m sHain s sffsS' %ilo Weston
Charley Rowell won the Ashley belt first in
1s79: II is now his personal property, as he
These are the events to be contested et the An
Hu1 fo boxing snG Wrestling cha%%pio9shiPs OF the
eatbor-weiaht, 115 pounds and under: special,
lSO pOunQe ana unu0rs Welter, lAO POUNDS and
under; middle, 1853 pounds, Wrestling, 1876
pounds and under; 1853 pounds and under. En-
tries closes Saturday.
There seems TO be considerable doubt about
the exact time made bye. H. Sheriff. in the 1875.
broke the record. his Official recorded time. be:
Ing ~ % seconds; The record hitherto had
ever, marked Sherrill',s time as 12 is seconds,
the other one making II IL. 2-5.. The officials, IN
order TO be on the safe side, decided to accept
12 2-5 az the record.
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TIE CENTENNIAL ARCH.
Public Interest Awakened In the Csustruc
tiOu Of a Monument.

Public Interest Awakenod In the Csustrue-
tion OF n Monument.
The IDEA OF having q stone arch erected. Bimi-
lar In design to tho wooden one erected at Wash
ington Square, has taken . great hold on public
opinion, and from present indications II looks
as though . handsome monument will common
crate the Centennial OF WAshington's ~inaugura-
ton.
Leading New Workers have interested them
selves In the movement, and prominent clubs
have Endorsed the idea. which Is almost . guar
antee OF great pecnniary assistance.
It, 10 probable that A,popular subscription fund
will be started, and that the newspapers will be
appealed to to receive other subscriptions. This
win be done in order that all may contribute ia
the monument, and that it may not be the " Il
OF Q few rich men.
The COMMITTEES on Plan and Scope, TO VIII ON
the matter was referred by the Centennial Com
mittee, will hold . meeting to-day and take
vigorous measures to push the matter through.
In consequence Of this new question. the
membership has been increased to twenty-five.
the idea.
AZ yet no definite site has been selected, end
the construction material - open TO discussion.
These questions will in all probability, be de-
cided ut the meeting.
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II r MONDAY EVENING, MAY Q, 1859,
Hes lame nd sick nd bout half dead"
Inever said q word.

Hes lame nd sick nd bout half dead"
never said . word.
"His feet are blistered. and I guess
His little chaps at hum
Will never see their pop II he
On them or feet must como.
Now, fellers, shoot him on the spot.
II seems 10 me I've heard
It'a Just the very thing 10 do"
Insver said . word.
Nd then Jim wiped his eyes and blew
A tune upon his nose,
Then bought . pair Of FinohS shoes
To cover the tramp's toes.
sy Davis got up bashful like,
His eyes seemed kinder blurred,
Nd bought the tramp four pounds Of
cheese.
Inever said . word.
Bill Perkins sneaked around and bought
OF raisins good Ave pound,
Then blushin' like o schoolboy In
The tramp's lap threw 'em down.
Want nothin' said bout shootin' or bout
Hangin' ~ I heard,
Though they all had ahang-doG look.
never said q word.
Nov, boys" says Jim. I'm soin' tn take
This Teller home with me
Nd shoot him-full Of beef and bread,
Fried taters nd hot tea.
These tramps Sfe dangerous when they
Are hungry. NO I've heard;
III stun the devil out Of him"
mover said . word.
AFTER he'd gone you could have heard
A pin drop for awhile;
Then Finch says, "Barkin' dogs don't bite, ,
With IN amoosin' smile.
"You amt more'n half rs bad = lot
As all yer talk inferred.
The tramp 10 safe;' they kinder grinned.
never said Q word.
WILLIAM EDWARD PENNEY.