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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Most Judicious Appointmsnt.
rWsteYyille Maii.l

L. ID. Carver, Esq will probably enter
upon his duties ~ State Librarian about the
FRS, Of December. While his appointment
il looked upon ~ most judicious one by
all who know Mr.. Carver, whether in
wstefviIle or elsewhere, his friends here
learn with regret that he contemplates re-
moving to Augusta. He has been in the
practice Of Law here since 1876, and has
held various town Offices; but is 10 - .
member OF the School Board that he will
be especially missed He has slsays taken
great interest in educational a6airs, and.
owing 70 his long experiences in teaching
and grest interest in school matters, his
services on the Board have been invaluable.
3frs. Carver il graduate Of Colby snd 1
lady Of rare accomplishment, whom
Wstefviile people generally will be sosrJ
to lose from their society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
He Lays B'amo tf irish Saff srirg On
O'Brien aud Dillon.

BosToS. Nov. 9.-James II. Stark. q
member Of the British American Assoti4
ton of this city, who recently msde tour
# investigation through Ireisnd, spoke in
Music HILL today. He declared ths, north.
ern or Protestant" ireland i, in pros
porous condition; that the suffering in
southern ireland j. the result of the .'p'an
of campaign Of which Dillon and O'Brien
xere the authors; sni that the tenants hit
terly regret the introduction of the "p'al
Of campaign" and would Sc tie with tbs
landlords il they were force agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

The 1. o. o. +. No Sc, celebrated their
thirteenth anniversary Friday night at the
opefa House. The entertainment consisted
of singing. wishing, recitations ard pisno
solos. About 1900 people were present
The schooners julia s. Bailey and Mary
Sands have uniosded coar for W. s. Hagar
during the past week.
Vim. Harlow 10 making much needed i'm
provemenfs At the American Express Office.
Uncle Tome Cabin appears af the Opers
House next Wednesday. Already q large
number of tickets have been sold.
The Upiversalist Society gave Q soeisbIs
at Mr.. Little's. About ninety persons were
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Water Works for Lisbon Falls.

LISBON FALLS, Nov. s-There was q
meeting Of the leading business men and
capitalists of the town at the office Of the
Androscoggin Water Power Company last
night to consider the matter Of providing
the village with water works. 1t was de-
cided to have civil engineer Jones mxke es-
Inmates and plans. There are two places
considered for obtaining the water, one at
burlington Falls and the other at Fisher
brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

WATERBURY, Conn, Nov. 9-Nauga-
tuck elected two representatives. this year.
the recent census returns showing . popu-
lation of over 500 Seats Of two dem9 9crats
elected, William Mccarthy and jacob Gar
rison, will be contested. The republicans
claim increased population not officially an.
nounced, the election is consequently ille-
gal The leading democrats hold the cleo.
,ioe legal, Bristol having done something in
1880, without opposition, without official
announcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

The Wiiter oil ths "Mabsl Morton
Letter Discovered

NoRTH ADAMS, Nov. 9.-The alleged
Mabel Morton of North Adams, who has
Gained come noteriety of late by sending u
Il. Il. O.ler, the crown prosecutor Of
Birchall, lstt.r claiming to have xii ed
Benwell. is alleged to be Mrs. Maria lie.
Esron of Hancock, Mass. Mrs LeBxror
va, visiting trierds in this ity at the tim
of B,rchsll's trisl and ~as accustomed 10
talk snd real much concerning il. Ona
day one Of her friends sllegss that ,he
founi ia the folds of newspaper a copy
OF the letter which was afterward sent I.
O.ler. Mr.. LeBsror, il is alleged. va,
observed to mail the letter with care aqd
attempted secrecy, sni shortly after lef
for her home. She is the wife Of r..
spectacle farmer Of Hancock and is per
iecty sane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
The Italians in America.

New ORLEANS, Nov. John Rocci,
father of the Italian colony, and for 40
years resident of New Orleans, Gays the
Italian government pays subsidies for the
maintenance of schools in ali the leading
cities Of the world. He says a sctool here,
OF which he was the president, received a
subsidy of 1000 lire year, about $500.
from the Italian government, and that in
the city Of New York there is a school
which receives 81 ,0C0 year. He gives
a. reason that as all Italian children who
return to Italy are required to serve three
years in the army, the Italian government
has adopted this policy in order 10 give
Italian children knowledge of their Ian
guage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
The Two Abraham Lincolps Lie Side
by Side.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Nov. s.-Robert T.
Lincoln. minister to the court of St. James.
arrived in the city this morning with the
body Of his son, Abraham, who died
abroad several months ago. He came in 4
special car over the Wabash road, and was
met at the station by the members of the
Lincoln Monument Association. who es.
corted Mr. Lincoln and the remains of his
son to Oak Ridge, where the body was
deposited in the monument erected TO the
memory of the boy illustrious grandfather.
The fnal interment was without ceremony.
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A BLOODY RIOT
at q Democratic Cslsbration-ono
Man Killed and Several IDjursd.

MARION Ind. Nov. 9.--The democratic
c ilebrs'i IN at Fsirmount last night In honor
of the result Of the election last Tuesday
wa marked by . bloody riot. While the
procession was moving along the pfiacipsl
8 rect. negro of hereuiesn proportions ran
iato the procession. hrsndishing . club
snd revolver, and commenced firing
and striking iixht ald l.f,. Al Powell, .
hite teamster was shot and Instantly
killed. The greatest exitemept ensued
A score or more shots were fred and the
engagement threatened TO become general.
The colored man who started the riot vas
shot t. ice in the back sfter he killed Pow
ell, and ~ss then piscsd under arrest.
Reports are TO the sfrct that there 10 0
food prospec for l,nchins
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GREEN GOODS. !"
fVo Of The SIildleTs Under
Arrest It New York.
For the Shooting Of Cottseli-Justi
fabls Homicide ths Verdict.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 9.-Mrs. ANGELA EliE-
abesh Conrad, . respectable looking
middle-aged widow, who owns farm and
lives on il With eight children at Brook
vile. Bfscken county, Ky, was arrested
last night in company with Walter willard.
Gus and successful green goods suindlers
in the country. She says she vas Induced
to come to the city ard meet Willard by an
offer Of 5000 in good United States bank
bills for $500. She says che would not
have accepted the offer If she had no,
really believed that the money she was to
receive was 10 be good and lawful. She
and Willard will be arraigned tomorrow
morning.
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A Rum, r.d c. bio.t ch.nus.

CnATTASoaGA. Tenn. Nov. 9.-The
Times ~ili pui lish tomorrow morning that
Hon. Clay Evans. present. Conars ssman
from this distnc and defeated by demo
cratic 'ominse last Tuesday, viii be .
member Of President Hsrrison's cabinet.
ncceedias Secretary Of Navy Tracey. vho
will be rendered n seat on the berch Of the
Ueited Stairs Supreme Supreme Court,
made vacant BY the death Of Justice Nil
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Banquet To Stanley.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 9.-Henry M. Stanley
had banquet last night, given by the Stan
ley Club. with Edward A. Quintard, organ
izer of the Paris Stanley Club, as host
Club, and only ii were present. Among
them, besides the host and recipient, was
Chsuncey NJ Depew. John Russell Young
Bill Nye, Maj Pond, Col. J. A. Knox and
Hamilton Aide. The New York Press
Club viii dine Sthnley on Jan. 81. MIR
DE Frese, who has charge of the benefit
for the hospital for convalescents, fol
which Stanley will speak on Tuesday. say
Sl3 900 worth of tickets have been sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Fire 10 C ,tton laul. at nailIsown. N. 3.

CALAIS, Nov. s.-Fire was discovered at
II o'clock last night in the upper floors Of
the dyehouse of the St. Croix cotton mill at
Milltown. N. b. The two upper stories
badly gusted and the machinery considera-
bly, damaged. The lower floor. containing
the watts. was saved. The loss, which can
not now be estimated, is heavy, but is COW
cred by insurance. II 10 not probable that
there will be any material delay in the op-
Grafton of the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

Seven Desperate Negtoss Escape
From a County Jail.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Nov. 9-Seven des-
perate negroes made daring escape from
the County jail to-day While jailer Andy
O'Hara was letting batch of prisoners Out
of the cells to empty their slop buckets,
one of them, Green Reed, struck him on
the head with an iron bucket, knocking
him senseless. Peter jackson sna,ched
his revolver while Edward PendIeton seized
his keys then the prisoners ran to the door
of the corridor, opened II with the key and
fed to the street while jackson, who had
secured the guArd's revolver stopped q, the
door TO 6re two parting sho.s at him but
without effect. Green Reed was senteoced
TO 10 years for wife murder. General po-
Ice alarm was sent out, and In two hour
five OF the escaped prisoners were re-
captured. Green Reed is still at large.
Ten Prisoners Escape From Jail.
WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. 9-The ten
prisoners in Mercer county jail, including
three murders, escaped Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Tho Fire at Pictou. N g., VIII c Jst
Fully $50, 900.

PIcTou, N. s., Nov. 9.--The loss b,
Saturdays fire was fully $50, 600. Thos
burnt out include Mont Hsrper's warehouse
Cornelius Dwysr's, j. K A. Carson's WOO !,
work factory, the Pictou Standard news
paper Office. Alexander Patterson, Jobr
Brown, Mrs, Kitchen. Clish & Cro~e
John Prinale and Sons. Daniel Suther
land. Col Saow, W. Carsons, James His
sop, George McLsrren. Philip Carol, DR.
Foote and John Russell.
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Programme for Thurman Banquet a,
Columbus, Ohio.

CoLrMBus. Ohio. Nov. 9.-Following i.
the programme for the Thurman banquet
to be held Nov. 13: Address by John l..
Lents, president of the Thurman club
toastmaster, Joseph H. Outhwait tossts
sour Guest" Allen G. Thurman: Citizen.
ship in America, Grover Cleveland; Dem.
ocratic Party in Relation to Future Public
Economy, Gen. Thomas Ewing; Senate,
Daniel W. VOORHEES,; Early Ohio, r. A
Harrison; Young Democracy, CALVIN S
Brice: American Statesman, John G. Car.
lisle; Democracy in America, W. C. p
Bre ckinridRe; House Of Representatives,
VIM. T. Wilson; Democracy of the Flu.
ture, Don NJ Dickinson; State of Ohio,
James L. Campbell; Democratic Press
Henry Watterson.
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r,,h,cs within IN. Limit

HALIyAx. N. s. Nov. 9.--Tt is reported
from White Point. Aspy Bay, that The
Gloucester scsooner Lizzie w. Hosman
has hsuied fifty barrels Of mackesei within
the limit there the other day.. I, 10 alleged
that she had lorg foat ret cut the ssms
night with hghts ~ bo,h erds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
lv.y. A..y, Th.rs j. Danger here

A terrible phsntom 10 bending near:
With no human look, ' !. no human breath,
He stands beside thes-- the haunses- Death -
II there is one disease more than another
thst comes Ike the VI rbiddcn guest at .
banquet, itis ca'srrh. Ipsidiousiy is steals
upon you, with no human breath" IL grsd-
usily. ike the octopuB, winds iss coils sbost
you and crusbes you. Bnt there Il medi-
cine. called Df. Ssxe's Cstasfh Remedy.
fhss can tcsr yon away from the mon1ess,
/, hnd turn the rythes' point Of The reaper.
TIE makers Of tbis wonderful remedy Offer,
Ia good faith. astsndilg reward of $500 foi
m incarsbic case Of Cstssrh in the dea.l
! neviOd&v1pfolsn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Missing r.w.p,p,r Man s.ud From

wKsTrfsLp. Mass, Nov. o-w. II
Way Oh. the staff Valley Echo, vho wa
here until last summer. ~hen be strangely
disappeared. has been heard from in I
Western city by his HoIyoke relatives
Nothns 10 obtainable from toem about BIZ
reasons for leaving bi, wife or pse.eas oc
cupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
A Mid Blizzard 10 Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.. Nov. Reports from
Brown county in Northwest Nebraska, tell
Of heavy storm. 1t has been showing
continually IA hours and the wind 10 all
that is lacking to make !, mild form Of q
blizzard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10
Fuuerai Of Great eachsm G. II.
Symopds.

SALEM. Mass, Nov. 9.-The funeral of
Great Sachem c. H. Symonds, head of the
order of Red Men Of Massachusetts, and
ex-Stafe Senator, took place this afternoon,
and over 1000 men followed the remains to
the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

CoRsfcAsA. Texss, Nov. 9.--Wm. q.
vallie killed his ~ife and committed suicide
al the Mallory Hotel In this city lat night.
No reason Tor the tragedy 10 known.
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One Result Of the Election in Kansas

ABILENE, Kan, Nov. 9.-The eastern
loan companies have instructed their agents
in Central Kansas to loan no more money
for the present, on account Of the threaten
ing attitude of the peoples party toward
investors and interest rstes. A rise in in
terest is expected II the whole peoples
ticket proves to be elected.
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stsnl.y's STORY Corroborased.

LONDON, Nov, o The Times this movn-
ing publishes three column signed state.
ment from Bonney. who corroboratss STAN
ley's accusations against Bsrttelot.
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I'm, .t Auburp.

AuBuRs. Nov. s--The building owned
By 8. Bonney and occupied By Harry Hart
veil, painter, and W. H. Crswshaw. ms
chirist. vas burned this morning. Loss on
Ill, probably els. eco.
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HIGHLAND, LrGnT, Mass, Nov D.
Northeast storm signals are displayed.
Schooner Caroline Smith and ten others
outward bound put back for the haftor.
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They Withdraw the Appeal for AID
for Ireisnd.

Egw YORK. Nov. 3.--The American
comm ttee for the relief OF the famine iu
ireland issufs . rtatement temporarily
Withdrawing It's appesl to Amelicsn people
for fun5s. owing 10 the acton taken by the
British government to relieve distress In
Ireland.
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rns at aoaltoo.

HouLros. Nov. -. Fire SATURDAY after
nooa destroyed tie house Of Mrs.. Daniel
Logse On High street. L1ss, $500; 20 in
safance.
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0rsne,y Burned

LONDON, Nov. 9.-vogsn & Cos i'm.
msnse srane,y at Roherhs the 10 destoyed
by FIRE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend ii
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SXRVp co.
saw FRANCISCO, cat.
fowsuiif. m NEW ross. ~
'ap-idAvis
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Justifiabls Homicide In Gerald -Cottrel
4hootipR

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Nov. 9.-Chief of
Police A. s Gerald was discharged from
custody yesterday in preliminary trial, on
the ground of jus,ihable homicide. for the
killing of w W. Cottrell. The result
meets with general approval.
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SIGNAL SERVICE.


Weather Indications for the Next ~
Hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

1t Brought Rslisf
have used sBrowns Instant Relief-
for stomach trouble and sick headache.
y brought relief and seemed to unstop
the avenues Of life B.. RrpeOrr.
Pastor Congregational Church.
Norway. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-10

WAR DEPARrMENr,
Office Of the Chief Signal Ofacef,
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10, A. NJ.
Fer Maine: Warmer, southweyterly
winds. Cautionsry signals from New
York to Eastport.
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EQUITABLE
MORTGAGE COMPANY

The we'll known firm OF accountants, Barrow
WADE, Guthrie 4 Co. Of London. Manchester and
Hew York. upon auditing the cunts Of the
Company a. published June 20, 1880. appe Rded
thsreto the following certificate
Having eIamtned the hooks OF the va l.
uisabie Mortgage Company. we hereby
certify that the foregoing accounts and
statement are I'm conformity Herewith.
and we believe that the accounts fuily
and fairly represemt the postsiSn Of the
Company on the 3Osh Jane, 1890.
Barrow, Wade, Guthrie a. Co.
New York, 10th Oct =. is90.
sPer Cent. T,oDds and Drbentares. u and 5
Per Cent. Certificates, running three months 10
two years AL hrst class Investment Securities
bought and sold.
oEsEsICE9.
View York, 2Os broadway, Boston, lit
Dsvssshire ST., ksnsss City, Mot Phil
sdeIphia Fourth and Chestnut sts.y 3 Lon-
don, Eng, Berlin, tsermany.
nov5dlm
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Investments.

80. .OoO Portland 4 0sasnsbssg Twen-
u year 9s.
aSk 900 Penobsest Ahers La.e IssuIreaA 4
thirty year 0Sst nAest. -.
Hs.DO0 Akron, Ohls. ~. 0aelr~aA arsa
4Dptasge 90.
~, 900 Ca.tes, Ohio, ~. Railway ayss
UortgaGe Sc
1890 sessnten, fPenn J Aaburhan ~.
halfway Avst mortgage 9ss.
$4,000 Peoples 80 Joseph, Mol ~.
hallway nrst Nso' tgsge 9's.
- 800 Leadvtlte tGsf.J Wafer C0mpapr
Arst mortgage sinkfng faaA 1ss.
Fred E. Richards.
BANKER.
Dsr 1884, - Exehanss ~.
PORTLAND, NE.
jaaisodff
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N NE

NINE
Hls fact that, In this climate almost every
body has use for good and reliable cough
remedy some time. and II Is very true, that NOT
every nine
MEN
edy when they are in need, and Therefore the
cough in some cases becomes chronic and con
sumption il the consequence. The remedy which
checks the cough soonest, may not De the Best
AND
and heals the membrane. curing the cough by
renewing the cause Is the proper enc TO use, and
men.
WOMEN
and children should seek that remedy wsich hss
been found by experience TO do this enecsualiy,
OUT
leaving behind condition
OF
health which is far from good.
10
10 one this viii BE- the case with The Of cough
syrups stated with opiaiet, and dangerous
drugs Cure your
COUCH
.Aerefore with ssrr3 Pix Liasiaa Compound. a
clean. nice and vholesone as hoaey and - safe
as anything can be.
the hest OF hoons--good health. Yea can buy il
| on dealers everywhere for IS cents Our Eeer
and yellow seal Is guarantee Of genuinensss.
= Al--s>-i NJ
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-07-16

mountain ranges covered with everlasting snow,
deep canyons, and elevated plateaus forming
natural parks, of which the most celebrated is
the Yellowstone National Park. The present
population of Wyoming is estimated mt from
10000 to IS 900 whites. The Indians are all on
reservations, are peaceful, aud are being edu-
Gated TO mechanical and farming pursuits.
Stock raising is the most impor tant industry.
In 1888 the range stock numbered 100000 cat
tie 1000, 900 sheep and goats, and 100000 mules
and horses, all worth in round numbers So, 0O0-
900. The grazing lands represent about one-haH
the OF the new State.
The new State is rich in minerals, 30 900 square
miles OF its surface being underlaid by coal
bearing strata alone. The output OF coal in 1889
was ,sl3 400 tons. Besides coal there are iron,
deposits Of soda, sulphur, salt, slate gypsum,
copper. tin, mica. marble. sandstone, magnesia
and other minerals. Both lode and placer gold
been discovered during the last year near the
head of the Big Sandy River, and n company
has been formed to construct a canal TO work
the mines by hydraulic methods. The oil
fields are extensive, covering belt thirty miles
wide and 200 miles long. Mineral springs OF
different kinds have been found in various
tons. and some of them have become popular
resorts.
The farm products are alfalfa, from two to
three cuttings year and aggregating about five
tons TO the acre at value varying from $40 TO
SIS per ton oats which yield from thirty five to
ninety bushels to the acre. wheat, which is
gathered from thirty TO ffty-fve bushels 10 each
acre of ground, and barley, acre of which
yields about fifty bushels. Potatoes grow to-
perfection and ordinarily the crop from IA single
acre is from 500 10 800 bushels.
The Union Pacific Railroad traverses the
southern border of the new State, and has sew
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-07-16
An Annnlled Guest.

This happened away in the backwoods
of Arkansas. A tourist going over the
State on horseback stopped for the
night at one of the popular hotels of a
certain locality. The hotel happened to
be a log and slab affair of three rooms
and the same number of beds, while the
proprietor was the proud parent of nine
wild and woolly looking sons under II
years of age. After a supper of hog
and hom'ny, the host said to one of his
boys:
Come, Billy. get the broom straws."
Nine broom straws of unequal lengths
were produced by Billy. The father hid
them in his hand in such a MANNER that
only an end of each straw could be seen.
Then each boy drew a straw.
-Ha, hal" said the merry parent, jo-
vially; Bill, you an Buck an Lige git
the short ones"
What does that mean" asked the
amused guest, whose look of amusement
faded away when his host said:
"Meanp Why, that's little way we have
O. settlin' which three of 'em shall sleep
with any gent that happens to stop over
night with us. l 'spect you'll find Buck
aud Bill and Liee mighty lively bed
fellers, but don't you be afeerd to give
EN- a warmin' up with your boot or a
bed Stat II they git to trainin too high.
Go long boys, an pile in with this gent,
and mind that you behave yourselves. "
Free Press.