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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
THoMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

Y'HoMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
PAIR LARGE BLACK CARRIAGE HORSES Al
On SATURDAY. JUNE Afsf FIksT ,ssa AT TWELVE
s X oarar 81 Hons Is vii ;s ri,
win work in any harness BEING ths proIsrty az MI
m nssss and sod fH iSS TsSt S 81
FRAME HOUSE NO. ass II STREET Nv.
FRAME HOUSE 1910 fourth ST. n. W, and tire.
On TUESDAY. JGNf F9tkTfH. AT HALF PAST.
PakT foT E Nj r se 4 rom 2; 'h
AND sEyENTEEN.
- feet and improved by 2-story frame house. AIS
At SIX O'CLOCK same afternoon. we will sell the
LOT TTESTY'EreHT. SQUARE FIVE HUNDRED
fronting 30 feet on FoURTh 81, by depth Of ia
feet and improved by frame dwelling 1910 4th street
Terms: one-third cash; balsnce ia one and two
annually IRON day Of sale aud to be eea SS deed Il
Ss, on premises h or all cash at option of purchaser
sale Ne At parchsser cost, Terms s TO to
be complied With tfteen days otherwise right re-
chaser after ye days notice of such resale in some
ne %reS 6abhThed N SsshnFspn p,
sTNHoMAS DOWNING. Auctioneer.
VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AND THIRTY
on PiR M1S hnI,EYkEITs SGHE94kGIhTowN ThgcLIoN
O'CLOCK 2 NJ, will sch the premises Part Of LOT
4. square 81 Georgetown ID. C.. fronting as feet on
the north side OF street by depth of 96 feet 81
street, improved by a large and comfortable double
brick dwelling with modern improvements
Terms Onethird cash. balance in two and three
years with interest and secured by deed trust on
the property. all cash. at the option the pur.
chaser. A deposit of 500 required time of sale
my2s-dSds THOMAS DOWNING. Auctioneer.
VNRI SrEES SALE OF UNFINISHED TWO
J. STORY BRICK DWELLING AND STORE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF X AND FIFTH
STREETS NORTHEAST.
District of Columbia, PASSED in equity cause No
ll62f, the undersigned trustees VIII sell at public
auction IN front OF the PREMISES on TUESDAY, the
FOURTH DAY OF JUNE A. ID. 1889, at FIVE
city Of Washington, in the District Of Columbia
mated as part OF the original lot square eight
hundred and SIX tSO0l, DESERVED follows: Begin.
nng for the same at the southeast of said lot
tothl street east and running thence along she
south line Of said lot twenty 20l feet thence moth
seNenty-two Ll2) feet to tie south line of alley
nine 90 feet q ID inches wide TO be laid along the
rear of the premises herein conveyed; thence east
along said south line of said alley (O feet
the east line OF said lot, and along the said
line OF said lot seventytwo t2) feet TO the place
beginning.
Terms of sale prescribed by the decree are
cash; balance IN one and two years. with
80 cent in notes secured by deed trust on prem
Uses sold or sl cash, at option of purchaser pur.
chasers deposit of 90 will be required at Nue OF
sale ConyeyEcing at cost OF purchaser purchasers
On ten q % days default in compliance with terms OF
sale the right IL reserved TO resell purchasers cost
and risk on Ave days, notice;
5.HoLDswoRTH GORDON.
$50 Az st.
- - Trustees.
DUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers. my22-d&ds
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phQV,Q Skin and scalp preserved and beautified
UADl y by CUTICURA SOAR. Absolutely pure.
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DTMPLES, blackheads, chapped, rough red, and
LII oily skin prevented by CUTiCURA SOAP.
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F. S. WILLIAMS & Go,
DRUG GISTS,
UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE.

CORNER Jtn and + StS u. W.,
Are Retailing at Actual Wholesale Prices as shown by
the following partial list:
QUININE.
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PROFESSIONAL.

DRoF. CLAY, WONDERFULLY GIFTED GLAZE
yoyant. Astrologer and spiritual Medium. born
with second sight AID veil Livery hidden NY
yeaied hecoNefs lost on stolen property. Funds hid
oep treasures. Gives lucky numbers. Causes Speedy
Marriages. brings separated together Gives
III business. henIoNes all taIiiy troubles
iuences. Cures sickness. IL disappointed By efforts
Cf Others, judge Lot all alike. Professor
vince the most skepuca strangers other
will time and d1sappon by calling
only genuine esiIyoyAit IA this city he succeeds
where all Others fail and sdyertises ony what he can
&c. kitIngr. oOc lie-reElnl by laAil receipt u
81. Name, OF hzlr. VI baItA aours y 10 q
CIen sundays trom 1 W p.nl
iDyl-lm. 4ol OH stnw
NINE BROOKE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
WI LIFE All business eonndeptizl Ladies and xsll-
teinen % cents each 40e a.. between sth and Sth
kts NV ses4-:56w.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY 40 LOAN IN SUNS 10 SUIT, AT 3 AND
W. per cent, real estate security
FRANK I. RAWLINGS, 1895 Pa. ave.
my24-3n "a he Arlington Fire ms. Co. office.)
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THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.

ERIDAY, MAY 81, WARNER WILL SELL 20
Il HEAD HIGH-BRE COLTS, FILL1ES AND
CEILINGS FROM THE LOBDELL STOCK FARM
my2D,27. 2S,3O-4t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about it. You NAV
yourself be one of the many who know
from personal experience just how good
a thing it is. lie you have ever tried it.
you are one of it's stauncl friends. be,
cause the wonderful thing it is, that
when once given a trial, Dir. Kings
Now Discovery ever after holds place
in the house. II you have never used il
and should be afflicted with q cough.
cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest
trouble, secure q bottle at once and give
IL a fair trial. It is guaranteed every
time. or money refunded. Trial Bot
ties Free ut L. E. Bailey's Drugstore. g
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION!
Over a Million Distributed.
{ ISL
Louisiana State Lottery Co.,

incorporated by the Legislature in 1868, for
Educational and Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made 4 part of the present State Con-
stitution, in 1879, by an OVERWHELMING
POPULAR VOTE. Its
GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAWINGS
Take place semi-annualy (June and Deem
ber), and its GRAND SINGLE NUMBER
DRAWINGS take place on each of the other
ten months OF the year, and are all drawn in
public, at the Academy of Music, New Orleans,
La.
1--WE do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, and in person manage and
control the Drawings themselves, and that The
same are conducted with honesty, fairness, and
in good faith toward all parties, and we author.
ize the Company to use this certificate, with
tac'slmlles OF our signatures attached, inlts ad.
vertisements
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02


ones correct, viz:
j. MedecIs, repairing jail. 4 IN
I1ssatG " n. ". " ii5oI, iunpef 24.40
Il. Il w. johnson, lumber and hauling "a M,
DIR. Jnc. A. Haas, medical expert IN no
EIio s,.a MI, 34.00
Marins L. Fontenet, building bridge over
dun DeeI bayou: $500
5onn pliG9e, iuhlper-.. 1900
N; SAsspo 1, .uious .'hu hsA1lihg .... Go00
Jpeionsas Ios ee aaV: oraeF OF court. 1900
brnlknaus 9 oillea. nAing suaaes...., LOO
0f eIee,ioh; a20O
ERE SAW paiii, iunibcf anu htuiing...-... "a 80
Albert GuidPg President of the Police
Jury, ct ais va. II. L. Garland and 9th
efs.s ........;-..--.-..-.,..--. $3.50
st. Landry Democrat adv. ORDER OF Court 10 I'd
Or. w. M. Thompson, seryihg citations
and petitions on g. G. Duson. .... 200
II. y; Miller, days coroner jury mileage $50
Eli Nelson, :. $50
Nv. N. Milton, g Z g $50
Louis Sibei = " $50
Louis NautroF, = . $50
OneZimp BayanF. repairing Bridge. ss+.... eco
Il. J.. Dpssman, spikes and making bridges 1896
Ghas. Dossman, lumber and Hauling. 69.42
MatllTidate Billeaudeau, building bridge
on Bayou Cane -......... 20.0D
T. Miller, buryinE parper ....s....s.-... 1000
Mount Pleasant Mills, iiunter.. $3.50
n 9. Eonten0t. waiting Oh District Court.
from Dee II 70 Dec. % 1858, Is days at
!. 1900
n 8. Fontenot, services Circuit Court,
n 81 fontenof,. sanary bill, Criminal fees
outside parasH ssi.....,..,..,... 1899
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02
FOR SALE.

fNSHAT valuable lot situated at the corner OF
H. Court and Landry streets, with Dwelling
House, Store and Warerosm, known as Lefeb
business location in Opelousas. For terms AID
conditions apply to THOg. r. LEWIS,
Nov 17-tf. Agent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salse in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qired. Ii is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by F. f. Bal
ley.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02

FHNHIS well bred NORMAN Stallion is a beau.
Il tifnl dapple gray. just 16a hands high, large
bone, heavily 1nusclcd and is OF kind disposition.
BLACK PRINCE Jr., was years old last May
and weighed at that time 1859. His sire was
Imp. Black Prince.
Terms: }
Fifteen dollars ts15) to insure % mare in feal
This Grand Young Horse will be limited to 70
mares.
All fees payable In advance. No deviation
from these rules on any account.
The Season commences February l, and closes
July /. Remember first come nrst served.
The above thorough bred Stations will be in
the hands of an experienced groom, who will
at all times be found at his post, and whs will
politely and promptly attend to the wants of
all patrons
For further informations write to Mr.. Daily
at Opelousas. La, which will be promptly at
tended to.
Pasturage and attention to mares from . ats.
lance, 81 per month; fed on grain, IS per nonth
will take care of mares from q distance as OF
my own, but will not be responsible for aeci.
dents and escapes.
1t affords us pleasure to show our stock to
admirers of fine horses, whether breeders or
not and we cordially invite an inspection at
our stable, or on our farm, on any day.
DIR. H. DAILY,
Dee 1-om Proprietor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02

Less 90 COHllulSSl0n.- 1l3 9}
Net due Parish. .. xrs ,,;l
AN ORDINANCE,

AN ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr.. Haas, Resolved thai where
as on the 10th Dee. '8S. IT was ordained that
the sum OF $4,000 be assessed and levied ns the
amount of taxes to be collected fer the services
and expenses for the year 1889 which amount
was appropriated as per budget made that dav
now therefore Be it resolved. that to secure
that amount tax OF ten 40 mills on the dollar
be and is hereby levied on all property borne
OIL the assessiaent roll of the parish and not in
eluded on property on the assessment roll, sill
uated within the incorporated towns of Opelon
sas. Washington, Grand Coteau, Vile Plate and
Arnandville and that on the property situated
within these Incorporated towns, to defrav
their proportion OF the expenses of the criminal
proceedings. there be levied in accordance with
Sec. 90 OF General Assembly of Louisiana regl
lar session OF 1873 approved March 4th 1873 a FAY
OF I'VE 10 mills on tho dollar. 1t was further
ordained that there is hereby levied an animal
license tax for the year A. u. 1889, anon each
person, associciation of persons, or business
firms and corporations, pursuing any trade,
profession, vocation, culling on busines, excent
those expressly exempt from such license tay
by articles 20G and 2o7 of the Constitution,
The licenses for the parish for the current
year OF 1889, on all trades professions &c. shall
be the same as those imposed by the State for
the same current year, 1882
The Jury then adjourned until Monday. Feb
fth, 1889. w.
Attest Il. M. ROAGNT
n. n. EsiORGE, Clerk. President
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02

DIR. +. s. Barry Chairman COMMITTEES on
claims, reported shat said committee having
examined the claims on fle found the following
onas cnrrant. viz
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02
.ZzZSzazzzszzp.9
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Commissioners
We the undersigned Banks and Bankers
viii pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana
State Lotteries which may be presented at our
counters
r. M. WALMSLEY, Pres. La. Nat, Bank,
2. LANAUX, Pres. State Nat. Bank.
A. BALDWIN. Pres. N. o. Nat. Bank.
CARL kOHN, Pres. Union Nat. Bank.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-02

The Times Democrat of New Orleans,
leads all the newspapers published in
the Soutl-daily and weekly. 1t has the
largest circulation.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-06-21
CHAPTER VII.
A BRIEF TRIUMPH.

a
A black night, the dark waters, the tall
smoke-stacks from which sparks occasion
ally rolled in showers, all tended to give an
awful solemnity to the scene. The awe-in-
spring silence of those thousands of blue
coats was intensified by an occasional
whisper.
One by one the lights of Cairo went out
like the bright hopes of life, and Luke
stood gazing upon the silent statue-like
forms of the soldiers, who were sitting in
rows upon the deck. Growing tired of re-
naming in one place, he went to the bow.
Here stood a solitary man. with the Shout
der-straps of General, his arms folded
across his breast, his eyes fixed on the
river. 1t was so dark that his features
were hardly recognizable, and he did not
know him until he turned and said:
Young man, you are likely to see some
service" He recognized him now as Gen.
eral Grant.
"Yes, General; came for that bust
ness"
The General again relapsed into silence,
and stood gazing down into that impenetra-
BILE darkness into which the boat was plung-
ing.
Luke would have very much liked to ask
General Grant some questions, but that
strange, silent man, leading IN army -
battle, was not easily approached. Hestood
and gazed for some time on that immova-
Bile, sphinx like figure, seeming to gain
strength and confidence from his very ST.
lence. Feeling himself to be an intruder he
returned to his company.
The boats Were compelled to travel very
slowly owing to the fog and intense dark
ness. Colonel Smart, during the night,
came from the cabin where some of the Off
GERS were, and told Luke they were going
to Belmont.
ave don't dare tackle Columbus. it's too
strong"
"But Columbus is not far from Belmont,
may they not reinforce the rebels thereF'
asked Luke.
"We'll lick thunder out o. 'em afore they
kin do that"
The veteran of the Belmont expedition
who may chance to read this narrative
will here recall some Of the emotions which
thrilled his own soul as he found himself
drifting down the dark river, knowing full
well that the morrow would bring . death
struggle.
1t was the intention to take Belmont by
surprise, and but for the fog and intense
darkness they would have succeeded; but
owing to not being able to see where to
land, the transports were forced to beat
about until daylight, when they ran In Tn
der the banks, gang planks were thrown
out, and the Decentralization commenced.
The first man whom Luke saw 60 ashore
was that silent man of iron, whose very
presence seemed to inspire the men with
confidence. He led his horse of the gang
plank and up the steep muddy bank, where
he waited for the troops.
"Fall in" commanded the Colonel.
"Company E, fall in" commanded Cap
tain Mason, and in moment every man
was in line Some of them as they wen,
ashore were making breakfast Of crack
ers, which was to be their last meal.
Luke's company at last began to file down
the narrow stairway to the boiler deck. ant
to climb up the muddy bank The shore
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-06-21
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE

-GAl OF peppermint is a strong disin-"-
fectant and germicide, and it is said !
that one part in hundred thousand OF ,.
water kills reaches.
An excellent volatile liniment IL i
made by adding spirits of ammonia, q
little at a time. to sweet oil. and shak-
ing it we'll till the mixture looks soapy..,
Keep we'll corked.
-Soap-suds are better than water for,.
washing purposes, because the SOAP
forms a chemical combination with the =,
greasy matters present, and renders y
them soluble in water. Without this
help the water could not dissolve. ,
them
Soda should always be dissolved in.
q cold INDEPENDENTLY waterloo =
cause dissolving it in hot water causes g,
an effervescence. and the immediate /,
liberation of the carbonic acid gas
Dissolving in cold water preserves all
of its Tightening power.
Drink for an invalid: Beat we'll the.
yelk Of one egg, place it in glass, add
white sugar and lemon or vanilla to
taste; fill up the glass with milk. Take
the white of an egg and beat to a stid
foth and add sugar and favoring.
Place on the top of the glass.
TO wash dYaperies or curtains OF
art muslin successfully lay them in
cold water to soak out the worst of the
dirt; then wash in tepid water with,
good soap, but no soda; rinse through
cold water with a little salt if the.
eOlors are not perfectly fast. and dry
quickly; fold before they are quite.ary
and iron lightly with not too hot,
iron.
Let the sunshine enter your home.
and it will bring radiance and cheer
and vigor and good health. -. 1t is a,
purifier. warding off mold. moisture.
gloom, depression and disease It.
should be admitted to every apartment,
of the house and made welcome at all
times. 1t is a strong preventive to the,
disorders that visit shaded and, Enusty
places. 1t brings health and happiness
that can not be obtained from any,oth--
er source.
The credit system too oiteAa pro-
notes extravaganza. When woman
is allowed to run up an account, wher--
ever she deals she is very apt to be. far
more extravagant than she would I'M
der system of cash payments. 1t is
so easy to buy unnecessary things whom
all one has to do is to have them
charged to the husbands or.-fathers 5,
account, only, unfortunately, a. day Of
reckoning must come. Keep .house'on
a cash basis-that is a brief but most
excellent rule for the domestic finances.
Rural New Yorker.
Manufacturers of kerosene. oil say
that all lamps are safe with good oil,
and that the quality of oil can be ascer-
tanned by the following test: Take a
pint tin cup. fill it nearly full Of water
warmed so that an ordinary thermom-
eter immersed in it viii show, one. hun
dred and twenty degrees, pour'a small
quantity of oil on the water, stir it
little, then pass a lighted match over
the surface of the oil, once.. If il ignites
the oil is unsafe. If purchases be
made of from three to five. gallons at q
time, and this test 5e.made. people can
protect themselves.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-06-21

was now lined with blue coats, bright caps
and glistening muskets.
General Grant, with his aids, was rapidly
getting them il position.
Luke saw no sign of an enemy. On the
right was field of tall corn, the oyerhang-
ing blades of which would conceal any OBJ
ject from view q dozen rods away.
Before them was hill, covered with what
seemed a dense growth of timber, but
which was really formidable abattis, com
posed of trees 4elled in such way that it
seemed impossible for men to squeeze
through them.
"We're a been foolin' about here SO long
that the Rebs hev got plenty time T rein
fo'ce," growled Corporal Max.
Silence in ranksr'
But Max was correct. The delay had been
unavailable, it is true, yet It made 1t SO long
after daylight that the soldiers and trans
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-06-21

safe: if he did not he had the glorious con.
ISOLATION of dying for his country.
The troops were gotten in readiness that
evening, and the transports with their
decks and yards fenced in with logs brought
in close to shore. The soldiers were mus
tered to quarters an hour after dark, and
marched down to the river. The gang
planks were thrown out, and they went
aboard. Luke's regiment took quarters on
the upper deck, where the men stacked
arms and sat down.
The night was dark and foggy, but they
had experienced pilots who knew every
foot Of the river, and men and officers had
the most implicit confidence in them.
One delay followed another until it was
near midnight before the transports finally
pushed of and steamed down the river.
The GOODNESS of the men made some Of the
officers ashamed of their nervous uneasi-
ness.
The great black smoke issued from the
tall smoke-stacks, the engines pulled, and
the ponderous paddles were set in motion.
Ere long the transports were in the middle
of the stream, speeding down the great
dark river.
As Luke gszed upon those gallant men he
began to wonder how many of them would
return from the expedition. Some were
eating, some telling stories, and Arkansaw
Tom was lying upon the deck buried in
sound sIumbcr, as if he was at his home or
hunting camp.
SHOW can he sleep-when tomorrow he
may die2' Luke asked himself. The young
Captain walked off and gazed for few mo-
ments on the receding lights of Cairo; then
he descended to the boiler deck, where he
was walking about, when some one touched
his shoulder. He turned, and, by the light
of the great furnace, discerned the ebony
face of the colored fireman.
"Don't We know me, nassau he asked.
"Whatl Blacl,hawkl What are you doing
herep'
"Firin', massa."
"When did you comet"
''Two weeks ago"
"Did you run away from your masterf'
"rs tryin' ter save dis Union, massa
Thought I'd do all l kun, an come down
heah fur q job. See you cherry day, nevah
fur away frum vel"
Luke gazed at the black for few mo-
ments in stupefied bewilderment, and then
said:
"Blackhawk, what is this wonderful mys-
terry about you! Why do you follow me!
Who are you, any wayl"
"Ye'n know all bout it, mebbe. some day,
massa; but can't told We now, massa,"
and Blackhawk began shoveling coal into
the great furnace.
Luke returned to where his men were
CHARTERED lost IN wonder and mystery,
while the vessels sped down the river, con-
vey1ng those brave men to Belmont, car
mage and death.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-06-21
copyrighted, 1ssa.l
CHAPTER VL-CONTINUED.

CHAPTER VL-COHTINUED.
On the morning after the conflict in the
valley Luke, at the head Of a dozen mount
ed men, went up to a. farmhouse and de-
manded admittance. They were greeted by
half a dozen loud mouthed dogs, but, after
repeated pounding, the door was opened
and thin-visaged, sallow-complexoned
woman glared at them from pair of green
ish, dark eyes.
"What yer wants" she asked
breakfast" Luke answered.
"Yer aberlition Yankees; an wush't
ma die if We git it here"
"Oh, yes, we will" Luke answered, push
ing the door open and forcing his way in.
'Git out'n my house ur I'll scald yer eyes
outr'
s'Save your hot water to make coffee" he
retorted, with smile, and, turning to his
men, who had crowded in after him, he
added: Now, boys, make yourself useful,
and help this lady get our breakfast.
Kindle fire, wiring the necks of the chick
ems and do whatever is required; but do no
damage to the property unless she is stub
born and refuses to prepare our breakfast"
The woman threw herself in chair in
a corner of the room and began to sulk and
SWIVEL, while the soldiers busted themselves.
One made a fire in the cook-stove, another
brought water and others were useful in
other ways. She did not move until she
heard her chickens squaliing, and, spring
ing to her feet, she seized broom and
leaped out into the yard to defend her IA
yorites. She had raised her weapon to
strike when Luke seized her arm, and said:
"You will save chickens and other prop
erty, too, by devoting your time to prepar-
ing our breakfast"
She was frantic with rage and swore she
would ''pizen 'em." Some of the soldiers
threatened to burn the house if she didn't
go to work.
"Tl git yer breakfast, an hope ter good
ness it'll choke ye."
''Oh no. nav, We don't wish us tibet bad
luck, do yei" said Arkansaw Tom.
..Mawl We old white-headed sinner, don't
yer call me NAV. Yer old enough to be
my gran'pap."
'Oh la We don't think so, do yea Why,
I'm only eighteen"
"Whut lie.'
Here, take a chaw n git n a good
humor," said Arkansaw Tom. taking huge
twistof tobacco from his pocket and hold
ing it tantalizingly close to her.
With an expression more forcible than
elegant she struck 1t from his hand, and
sent 1t spinning across the house out at the
door. Arkansaw's companions laughed at