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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
HIS FlRsT ELEPHANT.
Pat Saw One for the First Time and Could
Not Understand the Two Tails.

Pat Saw One for the First Time and Could
Not Understand the Two Tails.
An American travelling in Europe last
summer wandered aimlessly into an in
closure at Cork, where a travelling
menagerIe CHANGED to be exhibiting a
collection of animals, among which was
ponderous Indian elephant, a cage of
chattering monkeys and few other
living curiosities.
There was nothing unusual about the
show. In fact, it was rather poor ex-
hibition. One man in the throng, how
ever, attracted the sgentleman's atten-
ton and he paused moment to observe
him.
The man was typical Handy Andy
from the country district who had never
visited city before nor seen any thing
more extraordinary in the shape of a
quadruped than his own pet pig and the
domestic animals of his landlord.
He paused with wonderment before
the elephant, eying it with suspicion
and keeping at respectful distance as
he surveyed the beast At last his nat
i've curiosity got the better of him
Uncovering his head and pulling at
his shaggy forelock he said. in a whisper
of awe tempered with respect, but in
the richest Irish brogue Imaginable
Sim after axing yer 'oner's pardin',
an plat might that be? Shure the two
eyes av me nivver rested on the likes O.
that before or SINCE"
The gentleman explained that the
animal was an elephant and harm
less beast, and to illustrate the point
approached the creature and reached
forth his hand containing a bit of
something palatable, which the animal
conveyed to his mouth with his trunk.
The Irishman, somewhat treasured
at the action, still fingered before the
elephant Enclosure, gazing at the curl
Gus anatomy and ponderous bulk of the
animal The latter, not understanding
the fixed stare of the man and anxious
for another bit of food, reached out his
sinuous trunk, and inserting IL into the
Irishman's pocket drew forth huge
plug of tobacco, and swallowed it with
the same equanimity that he had the
candies and other delicaeies.
Pat did not relish losing his tobacco.
"Ah, We haythen thiefI'' he remarked,
shaking his clinched fist at the
4ACn III nc
turned on his heel with the intention of
visiting the cage of chattering monkeys
and other curiosities-
Scarcely had he turned when the
elephant, whose palate revolted at the
taste of the noxious weed, swung his
trunk and catching the man across the
shoulders sent him sprawling upon the
ground.
The blow, following the theft of the
tobacco, Infatuated the man, and spring.
ing to his feet he cried in rage: "And
yez would be afther shrinking me, ye
thaving, numbering lump O. Satan's
blackness; I'll pay yez well for the dis
honor of blow, ye misbeshapen brute,
and if could till which end yer tail was
on now I'd punch yer snoot. IN. Y.
Herald.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
Her Tender Point.

A stylishly-dressed woman was re-
Gently brought before New York City
magistrate on a charge of stealing rib
bons in store. The chief clerk had
observed her talking freely with her
counsel, and was puzzled beeauser she
looked at him blankly when he asked
her name and residence, and replied
with a shake of her head. "She is
French" explained the lawyer, and
doesn't understand English Put it
down Marie Latouche.'" The clerk
frowned incredulously- "What age in
she?" he asked TWENTY-FIVE" re-
piled the lawyer. Then the clerks eyes
twinlxled as he said, softly: Thirty
two?" mo, twenty-twol'' snapped the
fair prisoner. ''UmphI' said the clerk.
''You can speak English If you don't
understand itFoN. Y. Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
MAsTERsoN.s STATION.
The oldest Methodist Mission House West
OF the Aueghanies.

iSpeclal reSpOnoence
In a field five miles northwest of
Lexington, KY, stands an old weather
boarded Lighthouse known as Master
sons Station 1t is the house in which
the first Kentucky conference of the
Methodist church was held May Il, 1890,
and is believed to be the oldest
building now standing west of the
Allegheny mountains that was ever
used for religious purposes.
The first man to lead a party of i'm
migrants into the State was Daniel
Boone. In 1888 the Methodists began
to come. Rev. Francis Clarke, local
preacher, settled near Danville. Sub
sequently itinerant preachers were sent
out by the Baltimore conference that
met in 1854. Several minor stations
were established among them being
Masterson's. The house was built by
Richard MastersOn in 1856. 1t is now
the property of DR.. r. ]. Spur, whose
maternal grandfather, Mr.. Beatty,
purchased it of Mr.. Masterson in 1896.
The building is twenty-six feet long by
twenty wide, is two and half stories
high with low ceilings. There are two
rooms on the first floor, three on the
second and one room in.which a man
can not stand upright except immedi-
ately under the ridge pole, in the attic.
For many years it served as residence
and mission, and in 1900 was selected as
the place for the holding of the first con-
ference by Bishop Asbury, who came
West after the North Carolina con-
ference of 1889. He reached Lex
ington May -, 1870, after a perilous
journey, attended from Valley station
by thirteen armed men as body guard
and protection from the Indians, the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

He wasa good-tempered old gentle
man and never suspects that there are
any but well-disposed people in the
world. He accosted the hotel clerk cor
daily as ne arrived. somewhat breath
less, at the foot of the stairs
''I have often heard" be said, gener-
ally. ''how hotel clerks got to be won
derfully Sharp at reading human nature,
but I'm blest If can understand how
you came to guess that ! was fond OF
astronomy, and liked to get good and
high where 4 could look at, the stars
Right& "-Washington Post
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

The bay of Fundy forms a euJde-sdc
ar which the Atlantic Ocean seems to
have taken a special spite, and at regu-
lar intervals pours into il an enormous
amount Of water. Take the harbor of
st. Johns as an illustration of what
this mighty tide must be. In most
parts of the world tide of 10 feet is
considered something abnormal, but at
st. Johns it rises 20 to "a feet in good
weather. In stormy weather the
monotony is varied by the highwater
mark being pushed up even 10 or Is
feet higher.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is q
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cureit you have 70 take internal RENE
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood and
no quack medicine. It was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this country
for years, and Is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting
feet combination of the two Ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY Il Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists, price T5c.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

a. Irving Booth-Would'st thou favor
me with the temporary possession Of
thy electric diamond2
Possart Barrett Wherefore. mine
heart?
Il. Irving Booth am chartered TO
enact tonight the Politician in the
metropolitan City," at yon Hoboken.-
jewelers. Circular.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
Borne ON the wings of the wind

The miasmata, or aerial germs of chills and
fever and other miasmatic disease, are dis
seminated beyond the place of their origin.
Protected by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
You may breathe them unframed. Other
wise, apprehend trouble. Not only malarial
infection, but rheumatism, dyspepsia, con-
stipation, biliousness, debility and kidney
complaints are successfully controlled by
the great preventive and remedy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

THERE is one remedy that has saved
many debilitated, blood poisoned mortal
to a life of happy usefulness and obust
health. 1t will save you'll you will give it
trial. 1t is DR.. John Bulls Sarsaparilla.
Any medicine dealer will supply you. You
do yourself Injustice if you fail to use it
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

MEssRs. A. 7. SHALLENBERGER & Co,
Rochester, Pa. Gents:-Since my first
order for your Antidote in 1885, / have kept
the medicine constantly in stock. 1t is un-
questionably the best medicine for chills
ever saw. ] know of one case of eight
months standing which was cured perma-
nently by one dose, after all other remedies
had failed. have never known it to fail to
cure in single instance. Yours truly,
j. B. EPPERSoN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
Malaria

Is believed TO be caused by poisonous miasms
arising from low, marshy land, or from decayinR
vegetable matter, and which. breathed into the
lungs, enter and poison the blood. If healthy
condition of the blood is maintained by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, one is much less liable to
malaria, and Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured many
severe cases OF this distressing affection even in
the advanced stages when the terrible chillssand
fever prevailed. Try it.
And If you decide to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
do not be induced to buy any substitute
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
CommendabIe.

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup of Figs are purposely
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, cleansing the system. effectually,
but it is. not a curerall and makesyno pre-
tensions that every bottle viii not sub
stantiate
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
A UsefuI Relative.

"Einstein, how do you manage to
make living if you are always selling
goods at less than cost2''
''I'll den you; but you musd geep i'd
CLOSE. r hRf q cousin who wash q Ore
hsHran0s adjusteF, r=PnclE
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

c. A. Darlington, Engineer and
General Smith, Sydney, Australia,
writes: August Flower has effected
complete cure in my case. It act
ed like a miracle. F"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

ALL cases of weak or lame back. backache.
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
OF Carriers Smart Weed and Belladonna
Backache Plasters. Price 25 cents. Try them
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

Ed. Bergeron, General Dealer,
Lauzon, Lewis, Quebec, writes: 81
have used August Flower with the
best possible results for Dyspepsia. y
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

Geo. Gates, Corinth, Miss. writes:
81 consider your August Flower the
best remedy in the world for Dys-
pepsia. I was almost dead with
that disease, but used several bottles
of August Flower, and now con-
slider myself a well man. Isincere1y
recommend this medicine to suffer
ing humanity the world over" o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, u. S. A.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
g August
Flower
For Dyspepsia.

For Dyspepsia.
A. Bellanger, Propr., Stove Foun-
dry, Montagny, Quebec, writes: 81
have used August Flower for Dys-
pepsia. It gave me great relief. I
recommend it to all Dyspeptics as a
very good remedy"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

The following is copy of the re-
turn made By colored constable on .
warrant in Liberty County, Ga: 81 have
this Day Rest the Body Of Kate Ann
Lecounte. / have Hir in Ny Gust
This the 5th day of the 18th Of Jan,
1907 '-s u e...
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

PIECE be with you" remarked the tramp
the bull dog-Binghamton Republican.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

DEsoARTEs was followed by an invisi-
bic person whose voice he heard urging
him 10 continue his reseArcheA after
hruAA -
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

4 WOMAN never feels sure that man Is
really loose until she knows that he's
tght.-Elmira Gazette
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

SIR Joshua REYxoLDs, leaving his
house, thought the lamps were trees,
and. the men and women bushes agi-
tated by the breeze.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

ESeL1sE sailors call the Frenchman,
In contempt, Johnny Crapauds but in
France he In Jacques Bonhomme, or as
0 bourgeois, NJ. Prndhomrne. - -
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

Do NOT judge by surface indications. The
wearer Of trained dress may herself be
very wild.-Boston Transcript.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

No REMEDY has saved so many sickly
children's lives as DIR. Bulls Worm De-
stroyers. They never fail and children like
them too.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

JOSS ailment never confined him to the
house-he was continually breaking out "
Boston Courier
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

a. PRUDENT housewife will not put off
should be done to-day.-Texas Siftings.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

COUGHS AND HoARsENEss.-The Irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
leved by use of "Brol0n bronchial Troches. -
Sold only in boxes
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

SWEETNESS and light The cake our
mother used to bake.-Boston Transcript.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
WIIIrsroN. F1.oR1nA. Oct. 18th. 1850

ga MANS work is from sun to sum-" and
woman's work descends from daughter to
-fndianapolis Journal
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
THE MARKETS.

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doHes of Pisos Cure for Consumption.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

NoNsENsE Is the straw that ticlrles hui
man1ty the world over.-Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

For twenty-five cents you can get Carter's
Little Liver Pills-the best liver regulator in
the world Don'tforget this. One pill dose.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

81 HAVE the drop on you," said the rain
to the man who had forgotten his umbrella.
-Washintton Post
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

How MY THROAT HURTS! Why don't you
use Eale's Honey of Rorehound and Tar?
Fixes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

DEByoR-"Why do you come round so
oftenln Creditor-"I have to to keep
square p-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
If it is not good

If it is not good
you need a tonic.
Hunger is a sauce
that gives your food
a flesh making and
strengthening pow
er. S. S. S. is ia
nous for its health
giving and building
up qualities. 1t is
the best of all tonics.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

A NEW book for practical tree planters is
thus endorsed by the wellknoWn Orange
Judd:
The entire book is ably written, and gives
trusty information for all who grow fruit of
any sort or kind. Stark Bros, nurserymen.
Louisiana, Mo-, will send it free to all in
terested.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

A WOMAN In Bar Harbor, Me-, was
brought before trial justice charged
with being common scold. The record
reports that latter an enjoyable enter
tainment of about three hours" the pro-
ceedinRs ended with the sentencing of
the culprit 10 thirty days in the county
jail She appealed, however, and the
case win probably be heard from again
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
Gained "A Pounds.

Mr.. James ]. McCalley, Of
Monet, Mo-, says he had
dyspepsia for eight years.
which made him q wreck,
sick and suffering during
the whole time. After try
ing all the remedies, fnclud-
ing all the doctors in reach,
he discarded everything and
took Swift's Spe cific. He
increased from ia to 155
pounds and was soon q
sound and healthy man.
ES MAILED FREE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

/. Under Koch's treatment many have improved.
Q. It only DO used in the early stages Of Con-
sumption.
8. It is dangerous, and sometimes fatal
f. Only few obtain the lymph.
g. Physicians only use it, even with great care.
g, It is said that by its disease is sometimes
transferred to sound organs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20

TREATISE ON BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES MAILED FREE.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ca.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-20
How IS Your Appetite

S. S. S.
aids
digestion
makes
you enjoy
what you
eat
and cures
YOU of
dyspepsia.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD Coz
TIME TABLED
GrayS Harb0r and Willapa Division.

STEAMER "MoNTESANo."
Lv Montesano-on rival of train 800 am
vi Melbourne and Cosmonolis to Aberdeen
Ar Aberdeen .-... - .....-.-.. 200 a. IN
Connecting with .'Typhoon'' for South Bend.
Lv Aberdeen -..-.-..- M 200 a. In
Via Cosmopolis and Melbourne.
Ar MISUNDERSTANDING with train 800 a m
Lv NOnteSanO-with freight $50 am
Ar HOquitm =. 1200 m.
Lv Hoquiam-on arrival of Typhoon. 1870 pm
Via Aberdeen, cosmopOlis, Melbourne.
Ar Montesano- connecting with train. 8 90 PIN
STEAMER "CHEHALIS"
Lv Ccosta-tthrough eonnection) M 500 I'm
Via Southarbor.
Ar Aberdeen. connect "Montesano' 900 IN
Lv Aberdcen-with up-freight- -........ 7.3O am
AT Montesano Loo pm
Lv MOntesano-on arrival of train - 100 pm
Via Melbourne and Cosmopolis to Aberdeen
Ar Aber een-connectg with Typhoon $50 pm
Ar Ocosta-yia SoutharbOr ....-..-..-.. $50 pm
STEAMER "TYPHOON."
Lv Hoquiam-tthrough onnection) . So I'm
Ar Aberdeen-connct with Aontesano. 700 am
Ly Aberdeen--On arrival MOntesano.. 100 am
Through connection to South Bend, connecting
at HOquiam for Humptul1ps and North Beach
ArPeterson's Point-conct with stage 1870 am
Via Grays Harbor and Ocosta
Lv Peterson's Point-srriyal Of stage. 1000 am
Via Oc0sta and Grays Harbor.
Ar HOquiam-con'ct with Montesano. II 20 pm
Lv Hoquiam- ..-.... .......-...... 300 pm
AT Aberdeen ...-.--.- $3.50 pm
Lv Aberdeen--on arrival Of chehaiis $50 pm
AT Hoqu1am .-.-..... 400 p. m
WILLIAMS STAGE LINE.
Ly North Cove .....s........ 500 a. m
On arrival of "Cruiser" from South Bend.
Ar Peterson's Point-conn't Typhoon 1920 O.. IN
Lv Peterson's Point -.- ..-.s. 1870 a.
Ar North Cove-connect with Cruiser. 200 pm
STEAMER CRUISER"
Lv South Bend . ...... 600 a. m
Ar North Cove-conDecting with stage 500 a. III
Lv North C0ve-oE arrival of stage 200 pm
AT South Bend ...---- - .-.--.--- 400 pm
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02
On Conkling.

Roscoe Conklings came into Charles
O'Connor's one day, in quite a nervous
state ''You seem to be very much ex.
cited, Mr.. Conkling," said Mr.. O'Conuor
as Roscoe walked up and down the room.
eyes, I'm provoked--I am rrovoked, !"
said Mr.. Conkling 81 never had client
dissatisfied aboutm fee before" "Well,
whats the matter?" asked O'Connor.
''Why, defended Gibbons for arson.
you know. He was convicted, bnt l did
hard work for him. took him to the
superior court and he was convicted then
TO the supreme court, and the supreme
court confirmed the judgement and gave
him ten years I charged him six hun
dred dollars, and Gibbons is gtumbling
about lt-says it is too much. Now, Mr..
o'Connor, ask You, was that too much %
well, said 0'Connor, very deliberately,
" OF course Won did great deal of work,
and six hundred dollars is not big Zee /;
but TO be frank with you, Mr.. Conkling,
my deliberate opinion is that he might
have been convicted for less money!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02
Such is Life.

A wife recently gave her husband a
scaled letter, begging him not to open it
until he got to his place of business.
When he did SO he read:
Il am forced to tell you something that
know will trouble You, but it is my
duty to do so. l am determined you
shall know, let the result be what it may.
/ have known for a week that it was
coming, but keptit to myself until to-day,
when it has reached . crisis, and can
not keep it any longer. You must not
censure me too harshly, for you must
reap the results as veil as myself. do
hope it won't crush you"
BY this time the cold perspiration
stood on bis forehead 9th the fear OF
some terrible unknown calamity He
turned the page, his hair slowly rising,
and read:
"The coal is all used up! Please cal,
and ask for some to be sent this after
noon. | though by this method you
would not forget it,
He didn't.-Sheffield Telegraph.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02
A LESSON IN SPELLING.
It Will Also Serve to Test Your Pro-
nunciation.

The most ski.l.ul gauge l ever knew
was a maligned cobbler armed with a
poinard, who drove peddler's wagon,
using MULLEN stalk as an instrument of
coercion, TO tyrannize over his pony,
shod with calks. lie ~as German Sad
ducee, and had a phth;scky catarrh,
diphtheria, aud the bilious, intermittent
erysipelas. A certain sibyl. with the
so5riouat Of Gypsy" went into ecstaca-
cics OF exclamation at seeing him meas
uFe brsnel Of peas, and separate sac
charine tomatoes from heap OF potatoes,
without dveing or smuggling the ignitable
o1eue which he wore, or becoming par
alyzed with hemorrhage. Lifting her
ewes to the ceiling Of the cupalo OF the
capitol to conceal her unparalleled EN-
barrassment, making a rough courtesy,
and not harrassing him with mystifying,
rarefyIng and SIMPLIFYING innuendoes, she
gave him couch. bouquet of lilies,
mgnonette, and fuchsias, a treatise on
innemonics, cory Of the Apocrypha in
ll;ercglyphics, daguerreotypes OF Men
delssohn and Kosciusko. Il Kaleidoscope,
dram phial OF ipecacuanha, teaspoon
iul naphtha for deleble purposes, ferule,
a carnelian OF symmetrical proportions,
chronometer with movable balance
wheel, box OF dominoes and cate
chism. The gauger, who was also a
trafficking rectifier and a parisioner OF
mine, preferred wooden surtout (his
choice was referable to vacillating, oc-
casionally occurring idiosyncrasy), and
wofully uttered this apothegm "Life is
checkered; but schism, apostasy, heresy,
and vi:lany. however esoteric and malign,
shall be punished" The sibyl apology
zingly answered: ''There is no allege-
able difference between a comfortable
ellipsis and trisyllable diaeresis. =
Pastimes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02
To Detect Counterfeit Bills.

There is man travelling around the
country with roll of counterfeit money.
and showing bank clerks and others, for
so apiece, how to distinguish counterfe' t
paper money. 1t is a secret which few
paid for years ago. He it is: Every bill
IS numbered; take the last two figures in
the number Of the bill, divide bv 4.
and if no remainder, "D'' must appear
as the letter mark on that bill; If 3 ie-
mains after dividing the last two figures
by 4, CO. must appear; if remains,
"B" shows; il 1, then "a" This rule
is infallible. suppose the number on the
bank note you have is 236, 4S5, 1857 are
the last two figures, divided by 4, there
is remainder of 1. then "a" is the
letter on that note il it is gen1ine. but if
ga" doesn't so appear, the bill is bogus
suppose the bill is numbered 346, 474,
ga" are the last two figures, divided by
A there is remainder OF =, then "B" is
the letter, and SO on.-Astorian.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-04-02

Would respectfully inform the citizens Of the)
try that they have established depol
and are now prepared to supp