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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

SAVE THE PARTRlDGEs-Do not kill but
ave the cartridges from starvation by put.
ing food for them where they can get 1t. This
viii pay the farmers we'll, for these birds. like
others, are of great benefit to the farmers
much more than many of them think. With
out birds to destroy the insects which destroy
the crops. no farmer can succeed. 1t is our
opinion that If there were no birds in the coun-
try for ten years, no crops could be raised.
Save the birds of all kinds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Correspondingly low rates from other sta
lions.
Parlor Car on the afternoon train through
to Washington.
For tickets and Parlor or Sleeping Car ac-
Communications call upon or address Agents
B. q o. Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The laws of Arkansas prohibit the selling
of cigarettes to boys under sixteen years of
age under penalty of from $40 to 500 fine.
A number of merchants were recently made
to shell out for violating the law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Rev. John Fizer. Of Baltimore. has accepted
the call of the Baptist church Of Clifton Forge
and took pastoral charge on Jan. LIST.
Mr.. VIM. c. Gilmore of Lexington. Va, who
married Miss Kate Cavett. of Wheelock, Texas.
arrived with his bride, at Lexington on the
9Th instant, where they are the guests of his
father, Maj. 8. D. Gilmore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

In Bedford county, Spurgeon sixteen
year old son of Mr.. Barker Greasy, was ac-
cidentally shot Saturday by a younger
brother while out hunting. from the effects
of which be died Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The reports received from Eastern Colo
RADIO tell of awful destitution and famine
among settlers owing to the lack of rain
Many are dying of starvation,ap hundreds
will follow if assistance is not soon render
cd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
RIP Van Wrinkle at Opera House to-
night.

Tonight, that universally popular play-Rip
Van Winkle-will be presented in the Opera
House by Fitzpatrick's spectacular Rip Van
Wrinkle Company with the eminent German
Comedian Andrew Gassford in the character
of Rip Van Wrinkle, supported by Miss Grace
Maggie and the famous little Adams Sisters and
20 metropolitan players. They promise to give
the most gorgeous and realistic production OF
that famous drama ever given in Staunton."
But few of our theatre-going citizens will
fall to attend and enjoy this dramatic treat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

A FAMILY IN PAGE COUNTY, POISONED
A special from Luray to the Richmond Dis
pateh under date of Jan. 1st, says
ga distressing occurrence is reported here
this evening in the poisoning Of the family
of Mr.. Benjamin Sours, who lives about
two miles south of Luray. Mrs. 6ours aud
one child have died, and the husband and
another child are dangerously ill. The
poison is thought to have been occasioned
by the eating of pumkin-pies made from a
pumpkin which was stored in pantry
where rat poison had been distributed. The
rats ate hole in the pumpkin and it is
supposed the poison was communicated to
it in that way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The Governor of Minnesota officially au-
nounces the adoption of constitutional
amendment in that state to make verdict
by five-sixths of jury in civil action a
good and valid verdict. In other words, the
old-time unanimity is no longer necessary,
the concurrence of ten of the twelve sufic-
inU
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

> CHANGE OBJ SCHEDULE ON THE G. & o. RY.-
4 change Of Schedule In running some Of the
passenger trains went into effect the LIST In.
slant, as follows
West bound-No. 8 F. F. ". leaves Staunton
at 40 A. M, instead of4.34.
No. Local Passenger III A. M. instead Of
4.30 P. M.
No. l Cincinnati Express 4.4s P. NJ, instead
of505 P. NJ.
East bound-No, 4. F. F. v. 9.37 A. M, instead
of 9.35 A. M.
2 No. O. Atlantic Express 40 A. NJ, instead of
2A.M M.
!, No. 8. Local Passenger. LAO P NJ. instead OF
Am.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

THE WEATHER.-On Sunday there was a
slight fall OF snow, since which time the
weather has been cold. On Monday morning,
the thermometer registered Is degrees above
zero and on Tuesday morning at O'Clock 20
1egrees above zero which was also the temper
allure at O'Clock that morning.
The weather was calm and the skies bright.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, published by the
great patent agency frm of Mum Co., New
York. is the most practically useful publica-
ton of Its kind in the country. Indeed. It. oc-
cupies field distinctively its own. Not alone
for the machinist. manufacturer, or scientist,
but 1t is a journal for popular perusal and
study. 1t is the standard authority on scientific
and mechanical subj ects 1t is placed at very
low rate of subscription. So per ann UNI. which
places 1t within the reach OF all. Subscriptions
will be received at the office OF this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Mr. BLAINE's House BuRNED.-The
magnificent house of Secretary James G.
Blaine, in Washington, occupied by Mr.. T..
2. Letter, the Chicago millionaire, was
damaged by fire GA New Years day to the
amount of SIS, 900. Mr.. Letter saved most
of his property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

A pathetic Winter story comes from Lon
don. A driver of a mail cart set out from
Canterbury for Dover. The snow was
thick and earth frozen. At the several
stopping places it was noticed by the peo-
pie who received the mail that the driver
had not his usual CHEEKY word of greeting
for them, but sat still and silent on his box
On the arrival of the mail at the latter
place it was discovered that the man was
dead and frozen IN his seat. The horse has
T ade all his accustomed halts while the
reius were held in the dead mans icy
grasp.-NoEfolk Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Farmer Wilson, of Cook county Oregon,
killed steer last Thursday for the market.
The animal was In good condition, but evil
IDENTIFY wintered last year on gravel heap,
as it had four pounds of rock in its stom-
ach.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

United States Senator John J. Ingalls,
left Topeka, Kan, last Friday night for
Washington in response to telegraphic
summons from Senators Edmunds and Hoar
that his presence was necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
"Chicaso. Dec. 10 1890. y
NICE Ion WORK.

We are prepared better than ever before to do
nice job work of all kinds at the SPTcrAroR
Office. We have been adding new type of vari-
Gus kinds and other necessary materials to the
Job Office. and are prepared 10 do the best and
nestest work at low rates. $3.50,
Sale bills can be uri nfed ~ b as.s II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

A strong movement has been started in
England to abolish the pensions of the
heirs of "Nell Gwynne, who was the IA
vorite of King Charles II. The chief pen
sion is GO 600 paid annually to the Duke Of
st Adams whose only claim upon the Brit
ish treasury is the fact of his being descend.
ed from one of Nell Gwynne's royal in.
fauts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The minister Of Justice of Russia has ordered
that all Hebrew lawyers in that country be
expelled. and that no more members of that
race be allowed to practice law,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
CITY COU NCEL.

The Council was in regular session last
night. President Berkeley in the chair.
Mr.. Tams called up the deferred matter OF
providing better heating apparatus for the
white school building and made a full explana-
ton of the necessity for immediate action.
During the present cold weather some of the
schools are necessarily suspended because OF
insuf1iciency of heating power.
Mr.. Tams stated that Mr.. Bell, Chairman of
the Committee on Schools, had thoroughly in
vestigated this matter, and would. IL present,
concur III the report he had made of the neces-
sity for prompt action.
The Committee on Public grounds and build
tngs were directed to provide new and large
heating-power at once.
Ali but $40 for rent of the Opera House by
the Ladies' Missionary Society ofTrinity Epls-
copal church was remitted. w. b. Alexander.
a private Waterman, was given police author
ity.
was requested to communicate such further
steps. If any, the Council in his opinion could
take to relieve the INDECENT sick of the city.
The Society Of Kings Daughters ask for city
aid in establishing hospital for the sick need
ing such a resort-referred.
The report of the Mayor OF fines and costs Inn
posed for December, and the report of the Chief
of Police collecting slOl.75 of same, was receive
ed and filed.
Mr.. R. d. Apperson proposed to lease the
Opera-House ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
The Treasurer's report for December
showed on and LIST December. GIT .04
Collected during the month. 8,290.0O
sl4,4e7o7
Disbursed.... ..-............ 7,513.04
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
A PLEASING SENSE

ofheaIth and strength renewed and of ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup Of Figs.
as 1t acts in harmony with nature to effectual
ly cleanse the sys tenn when costive or bilio's
For sale in SOC aud sl.OO bottles by all leading
druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
DIR. p. .. BENSON. d. D.,
PASTOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CHICAGO
SPEAKS HIS MIND

SPEAKS Is MIND.
IAN almost fatal attack of La Grippe, last
winter left me with nasal catarrh and such
susceptibility to bronchial irritation that the
slightest exposure ouid develop it,and a very
little effort in public spea king would result in
a distressing hOarseness. 30 that had serious
fears of permanent disability.
"Besides suffered with dyspeptic troubles
notably what is popularity known as heart
burn from which found 1t difficult to obtain
relief. was induced by friend to try Kings
Royal Germetuer. and 1t s YES me great pleas
ure to say that Its effects has been as magical
as 'Koch's Lymyh' is reported to be. which is
also germ destroyer though taken in diff
ferent way.
"Catarrh, bronchial irritation and dyspepsia
have all disappeared before one bottle of the
Germetuer has been used.
lone of my sons. who has long been suffer-
er from catarrh, has received like signal relief
from his old enemy.
P. 8. HENSON.
Chicago. Dec. 10, $780,"
The above statement given DR.. Henson. adds
strength to the already convincing testimony
that Royal Germetuer is truly wonderful dis
covery. If you are sick and your druggist can
notsupply you, send Sl.50 to Kings Royal Ger
metuer Company. IA North Broad street,
Atlanta, Ca. and procure bottle of this great
remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

General Miles believes he has the Sharp
rifle with which General Custer was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

A Washington despatch OF Jan. 9Th says Sen,
ator Hearst has passed a fairly comfortable
day No unfavorablc symptoms have appeared,
and ne is in much the same condition as he
has been for week past,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
BOarders Wanted

by Mrs. Geo. P. Baker, Market Street. A de-
lightful front room, upstairs. Can be occu
pied by two gentlemen, or man and wife.
Terms moderate. Dec. 81, ct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
HOLIDAY GOODS! HOLIDAY GOODss..

We please announce that have very large
choice stock of goods for both ornament and utility espe
suited to Holiday Gifts, of which would ment5as1
Richly Illustrated Gift Books, Poems of History
and Fiction Juveniles in endless variety also hands
sortment OF Steel EngEayngs Artotypes and Pc
Pocket Books, Gard Cases, Lap Tablets, and
other Novelties in Oriental Domestic =
srs, Albums, Autographs, Scrap Books,
Rolls. Writing Desks, Work BIG
Manicure Sets, Jewel Case
IN is cordially nvita1n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF =.
TOLEDO. LUCAS COUNTY s''

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of r. J.
CHENEY g. Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that canuos be
cured by tho use of Halls CATABRB
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The result of the elections in France for Sem
ators has given great satisfaction to the friends
of the republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The receipts, though light, are sufficient for
the demand. The quality averages better than
that of last weeks offerings, and values are q
shade higher. There was good number OF
top Cattle and middle grades, and but few
common.
Mich Cows-Common Cows are dull. Good
are scarce and In fair demand. We quote tn Q
range at s2Oa45 per head, with few at the latter
price.
Sheep and Lambs-The market for Sheep
and Lambs is reported slow In all the yards.
The offerings are ample for the sluggish de-
at 31Sa5c per h gross. with few extra Sheep at
SIC. Lambs 434a6c per b gross.
MONDAY, Jan. 5.
SwINE.-There is slight increase in the re-
ceipts over last week, and the quality Is gen.
advance in values Of fully x cent We now
quote the range at 4Aa5L cents, with most
sales at 5a5A cents for The best; heavy rough
of Hogs this week numbered SO3 head,
New York Livestock Market. Jan. 5.
Beeves-Receipts $3.50 head: market higher;
native Steers 360aS5 Is Bulls and Cows 00aS3..
per pc ri 100 lbs. shipments 81 Bseves and s740
quarters OF Beef Caives-Receipts Alb; market
firm; Veal sass.l21z, Grassers -. Westerns
oeipts 74ss head; market arm; Sheep 4as5 e21s.
Lambs 6.OOas6. 90 per 100 lbs. Dressed Mutton
steady at 711s9 cents; Dressed Lambs firm At
es9 1m psI pei 10 ss
Richmond livestock Market. Jan. 8.
Receipts: 2s4 cattle. IA sheep. and 1,276 hogs.
Sales: 2S4 cattle. IA sheep and 1.226 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 3Aa4c. gross; medium to good.
2Ha31zc. gross: common to fair, 2az5sc gross.
Sheep-Sl1a5Hc gross.
Hogs-aa4a5c. net. extra fine shade higher.
g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Geosge ". Peck.the humorist, was inau GU
rated as governor OF Wisconsin Monday, and
.ne s'ate eovernmentis in DEMOCRAT he nss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

SAM JONES' VIEw.-In a recent lecture
at Chattanooga, Tenn, Raw. Sam Jones
said:-
II consider Grover Cleveland the grand
est President the United States ever had;
he has back bone bigger than Harrison's
hat. sag this as non partizan prohib.-
Zionist. want him back again on account
of his back bone. [Applause.] 1 see you
ase equally divided, only half of you CLIP
ping your hands,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

1t takes loud baby to wake up a sleeping
car; but it takes but little of DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup TO quiet that baby, and it requires only
rs cents to buy bottle of that well known
remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The funeral of Miss Mamie G. Clements will
take place this morning in the U. B. Church at
10 O'Clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

1891.
HAPRER'S WEEj
ILLUSTRATES

HARPER's WEEKLY has never fall
fy its title as journal of Civilizs
1t has done SO with constant re
larged possibilities of usefulness an
standard of artistic and literary
It leaves untouched no imy ortant r
world's progress, and presents q rec
ly trustworthy and interesting. of tl
events. persons, and achievements
time.
specisl Supplements will be con
1891. They will be literary sc.ontifi
ive as ' occ,s ie,o n;a .vp6 smand os asS
time to deserve the hearty comm6
which has been bestowed on past ID
the press and the public. AS a familyj
HARPER'S WEEKLY will as heretofore.
tied with a strict regard for the qualftt
make IL a cafe and welcome visitor u
home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

The Volumes of the Weekly begin with tho
first Number for January of each year. When
no time Is mentioned. subscriptions Will be-
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of order.
Bound Volumes of Hmper's Weekly, for three
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ume.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

NOTICE.-The undersigned have ass0cta-
IN ted themselves together as partners In
the name and style OF j. & ] L. BUMGARDNKR-
AttOlneys-at-L Law.
We will practice in the courts of the CITY OK
Staunton and the counties of Augusta. Rock
ingham. Rockbridge, Highland and Bath. Ali
law business entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR..
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER
July I0-tf (;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

Baltimore Livestock Market. Ian. 1
Beef Cattle.-Prfces of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
Best.. "a so o. 621z
Generally rated first Quality......, 1875 o. so
Medium or good fair Quality. .... 325 @4O0
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07

ITO CITY TAX-PAYERS-The second half
i of the City Taxes for 1890, Is due and payas
bic on or before the LIST day of January, 1891,
All tickets not paid by that time. will be turn
ed over to the collector with five per cent
added for collection. ARISTA HOGE
So TREASURED
stannton. Va. Dee. LIST, 1890. declO-st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-01-07
FRANK J. CHENEY.

sworn ,.ss-S lssE - WI 90 n my
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H0, pe9'S Periodicals.
Per Year:

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24
Ront's Artistic ID, ytueracy.

Atlantic Magazine.
The liom- Of 1870 was dirty bu,
digr fled; inconv. ni-nt 'or people with
modern tastes, hut most comfortable.
for those who had adslt, d themselves
Ia ITS medieval wa,s. The Rome ol
1890 Is comfortable for nobody; the
acres of new places that were to b.
are mani, huge. ugly tenement hous' 3,
stucco-d fl.msns, nhh"rrent wlthou,
AID inh"spi'shIe w,thin-a taStel-.s
waste, where the highest vrue is
frneilty an the noh'eet destiny de.
moIi'ion. The transformation OF
Rome during the past twenty >ear- is
unique III the history # civilization
t r harh-risn,, xtravaeanre aud cor
rupt'"n; never since the world began
"a> So much money spent 10 do SO
much evil.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24
Our WOnld.b- ArlSi"crnts.
Fros. Thomas Davidson In tho May Forum. J

frof. Thomas Davidson In tho May Foruml
Thousands Of American Dung m-n,
OF fair education aud excellent posi-.
bili.ies, captiva,ed by the picture Of
English aristocratic life drawn in
Eagli.h novels, are learning to despis-
the simple, rational, useful life Of the
worthy American citizen. and to cou,,
consideration and vulgar popularity
by adopting the habits, and lraalrc
the useless lives, Of thu Eng ,h lords.
AS Is usual in such cases, the copy i.
4 carlcature of the original. The
untitled American lord proves usual,
to he vu'g gar or. a,ur, having "a
assert his self con- erro d lorlsti,. nv
that Is most unattra",ive, most ia.
humane, AID most un Amer, a,-and
t-atisaKaoi calm the English sr,s.
tocrat In England. sri-,ocr~cv has
no need to display or to intrude itself
in America it can exist only bv dis
play and obtrusion. For this reason
tho American would-be nohleman
must necessarily court attention and
try to strike the vulgar imaginat on
by the moro accid.ntals OF aristocracv,
such as any boori,h Dives can com,
ms"d-houses. horses, urn-onts,
yachts, opera boxes and tn. Ike.
And the vulgar a-a i:nnr. ss.i nv such
things. how down in seIvil@ reverend.
before them, and do their best to
make q similar Al. plav.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24
The BILLS "HUNG UP."
HALEY. IDAHO.

As already stated in those columns,
the County Commissioners, ut tn. ir
last Sc. sun, refused 10 allow two bills.
Que OF these hills VAS for $3.50 for
George NJ. Fsrsons's salary rs counsel
for the Board during the past quarter.
The reason why this was not above d
10 doubtless because, in the complain,
in the suit entitled i. + Pmott- ct
81. ". the Board OF County Commi-.
sion-rs It ii the point is raised that
the Board has no right to emplo,
counsel bv the year.
The other bill is for 1910 borrowed
from Mrs. Butk. Il, to lsy the ex-
pcnses Of the attorneys who went t.
Lewiston, to argue the case OF Lin.
ooIn county VS.. w. Is q. orse. auditor
ETC.. Of Logan county There were
but two mr. bers Of the bar who we,t
I, Lewiston-M, s>rs. Parsons and
Ru'ck; aud how they can show an
expense bill of $50 is a mystery.
The fare to Lewiston is t3lO5 There
Is DOUBTLESS y round trip rate, tut
even ut full rates it would only he
$G2.l0 for each, or SRA 20 for the
two to Lewiston and return. Allow
ing 10 lays for the trip, at IS pr day
each Tor $40 for the t"c) would be
800 for board, et,. Total, 1924 20.
Now, where have the other tx75 so
gon-!
Tic Commissioners did we'll I, Law
the bill over until they could be en-.
abled to ascertain the dritt Of things
before allowing it. They would have
act-d III more business like way If
they had demanded an itemized bill
OF expenses.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24
A Cigar Fi~nd.

Mark Twain's tobacco account must
he large one, for he consumes over
5000 cigars in a year. He is said t.
allow himself 500 cigars month;
that he cannot work we'll win Ut con
tinuols smoking, and that when y,
the age Of thirty -fnnr he mad. deter
mined 6 RI. and l.fs IF tie habit Tor
, year and half, he realized tina, "a
weedl-ss life would not be worth
living"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24

The Freight Brakrman's Trials.
ssu Francisco Examiner.l
II tn re is All, thing will try a mans
nerve it is 10 hear thu sharp whistle
for brakes on some pitch dark rainy
or stormy night. Ou, from the warm
cahoose tn. brakeman hurrips 8, lantern
u, hand. ard climbs to the deck Of
the n Arrest car. The wind is blowing
n gale, thu running board is cov-red
with ice. II is I'm uos>ihie to walk, SO
down on all fours he goes, cra~ls
along as b S, he may. a gust Of
wind -x''nguish-s the light ,n,.,s Ian.
tern, SO he feels along c.u,iousl.
untli he Peaches the -hd ct the car,
then catch the brake wheel aud
IS. Is it up" Ms tightly as he can.
Perhaps th-"dog" and ratchet are so
rlo9R-d With ice that they do not
hold, and just US he thinks the brake
Is secure i, slips, ard around goes the
wheel with >u,denn-ss ard force
that, il hr h- no, OF his guard, will
probably cost him his life b, throwing
him down h-tw-en the cars.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-07-24
Wanted.

E7Soo IN %oS0oo MoS-H can he m.n.
Wv = ~ v~''p working for Persons
preferred who esu furnish hofs. sns give thei,
whole slime to- the bu isess. Spare moments may
be pront,bly employed also. A lev vacancies
in towls aud cities.
B.F. JOHNSON CO., $500 Main q. Richmond, vs..