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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

We present our patrons with donble
number this week, to accommodate adver-
tisers and give our readers plenty of holiday
reading.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Christmas and New Year come on Sunday
and the poor critter of a printer as well as
all other suffering, laboring humanity will
have to get along without his long-looked-
for holiday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The coming legislature will have to wrestle
with the question of appropriatinG money
to send the national guard to the Worlds
FAIR next year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Prices reasonable as consistent for re'la
BILE operations. No extra charge forpainits
extracting. W. ]. PJERBEPoINT, Dentist
t Bitter Block near Miller House.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Another dead man, thought to be murder
ed, was found in freight car at Toledo
Monday. The car came in on the Wabash
from the west. The dead man was not iden-
tilted.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

No Lottery or Church Festival Games for
Holiday Gifts at Humphreys, but every one
gets his moneys worth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Elm Logs $1,000 Per
Thousand.

For one million feet of No. elm logs we
will pay $1,000 per thousand.
If A. BRUNER d Son.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Honeck the clothier has brace of show
windows that for taste is cup in 'front.'
displaying to very good advantage his
large stock in Gents Furnishings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Beginning the first ofthe year the price for
registering valuable matter in the mails will
be eight cents instead of ten as at present.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
ODDS AND ENDS.

Bargains in Table Spreads, Bed Spreads
and Shams at Horn d Norden's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

A fire on the Lingle farm south of Napo-
leon on the Maumee did general cleaning
up of out buildings Tuesday afternoon.
Cause unknown.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Mrs. A. E. Mann has removed her dress
making rooms to Mrs. Harriet Cary's for
mer residence on school house street" tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Meyer, the wide-awake clothier. has
splendid stock of fall and winter goods.
Nebbiest line in the county. Call in and
saa If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Commissioners we're on Lost Greek Mon
day on compensation services.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

This is the season of the year when Sun
day Schools thrive-holiday Greats" have
magnetic effect on the youngster.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

A Job lot of ladies' wraps worth from S..
to SIS. We will close out same at $3.50.
A big bargain. 3t NoRDEN & BRUINS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Rush Mcfarland, of Tifin, a pioneer fire
man, and who is we'll known by most OF oul
fire laddies, died at his home on the 18th.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

For your pure drugs and wall paper you
should call on F. H. VoiRt. Of Holgate' All
goods at lowest prices.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

We have made great preparationsin in antic-
ipation of the various wants OF multitude
of Holiday buyers. HORN q NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
.ur NfuRs

By the car load which we will retail at whole
sale prices. ct HORN d NORDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Call and see the wraps we are offering at
at g.. 80, worth from s.. to &c.,, to close
oud, at Norden &Bruns. St
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

We are making specially on Fine White
Aprons from 25c to $500 each.
HORN & NoNDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Marsbal Reed'of Flatrock was up to Napo.

Marshal Reed, ,of Flatrock was up to Napo-
leon Monday. the first time for long
while, talking with his many friends as we'll
making an attempt to get in the swim and
pay his tax, which owning to the rash was
difficult task. Mr.. Reed is another good old
Dem ocratic soldier who fought through the
rebellion and is now suffering from ailment
contracted in the army. Like all other
Dem mocratic soldiers he was approached
many times during the campaign by repub-
lican calamity howlers who endeavored to
make him believe that in the event Of Cievc
lands election he would lose his pension
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

4 Special rates made to school teachers an
churches on Sutherland's fine candies. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Not quite two weeks yet and Vandenbroek
will give way his elegant pneumatic safety
to some lucky dev--fellow.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

We are selling all our Lady's Fine Slip
pers at cost. Be sure to get pair at Theo.
Suhr's. Ut
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Francis IaDadie and Hattie Rowell al
Opera House De. 26. 27 and IS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Z O. T.

A handsome Book after purchasing $4,000
worth of Boots and Shoes. THEo. SuHR.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The past year shows good record in the
way of building and repairing, at least one
third better than the previous season.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Interesting reading upon every one of the
sixteen pages Of the NORTHWEST this week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

damon and Pyhias" will be cne of the
attractions at the Opera House next week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

st. Nick is always up with the times and
has put pneumatic tires on his Sleigh (oee
Norden & Bruins ad.)
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The boys from Ann ArbOr College arc
home for the holidays.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

French Embroidered Silk and Lace Hand
kerchiefs at Horn d Norden's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The Henry County Bible Society, in the
aid of the American Bible Society in ito
fourth general supply of the United States
with the holy Scriptures, hereby commits
sion Chas. P. Goss Bible Missionary of said
society, whose mission will be to thorough
" canvass the city Of Napoleon and other
parts of Henry county and ascertain all des-
titute of the Bible aud supply those able to
purchase at cost, and the POOR, by gift, and
also solicit contributions to aid in supplying
poor destitute families, individuals and Sab
bath Schools by donation. He 10 commend
ed to the confidence, sympathy and CO.
operation of all friends of the Bible. In be-
half of the Executive COMMITTEES:
JNo. WILSON, Pres't.
CHAs. F. Cay, Sec'y. and Treas.
Rev. e. 8. Gillette, Cleveland. o., Dis
trict Supt. American Bible Society for Ohio
Buy that Black Dress at Horn d Nordent
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

YOU CAN BUY Pure Candy of Suther-
erland the confectioner as cheap as the
adulterated stuff sold elsewhere. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Several teachers Of the Union School have
been III during the past week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Chenille Stand Covers. the largest assort-
ment, the best styles and the lowest prices.
HORN & NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Prof Weisbach has resumed his position
in the school room after being laid up with
a broken leg for some weeks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Jacob Yackee, an employee of VIM
Spengler's, is nursing badly disfguredi
face. Coal stove explosion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

You can buy children's School Shoes al
first cost this month at Suhr's Shoe Store.
3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

A job-lot of ladies' wraps worth from $6.
to $15j We will close out same at $2.SO.
A big bargain. 81 NoRDEN d BRUINS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

You can buy the best $500 ladies' shoe at
Norden & Bruins. Are sold anywhere in the
city for 1915. Call and get pair. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

French Embroidered Silk and Lace Hand
kerchiefs at Horn Il Norden's. u
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The family of Albert Follett, Of Liberty
township, are terribly afiicted-hve being
down with typhoid fever.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Col. Hissons's residence was burglarized
at Fostoria last week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The Siford burglary is certainly mystery
and prospects are favorable that it will long
remain so.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Call and see the best ladies' shoe We offer
at $50, worth $l.5O, at Norden & Bruins.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Rich or poor can buy Christmas Presents
at Humphreys, as prices are from cents to
Ttcenty Dollars,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

10 Years.

Wear Shavls; We carry the largest line. See
them IL interested. HoKs NoRDKs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Ribbons, China Silks, Embroideries, Rich
Lace Goods, Fancy Goods.
HORN & NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Picked pork, hams and bacon, cheapest
and best in the city at @. F. Pohlman's meat
market,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

It ia said that tea and coffee kept in glass
fruit jars instead of tin cans is much im-
proved in flavor,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The weather CLERK is making desperate
efforts to give ussleighing during the hoii-
DAYS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

The rush still continues at the trsasurer''
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Company F viii do credit to Ohio at the
Worlds Fair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Miami and Erie Canal has b. >en self sup.
porting this year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

or the 1918 inmates in the county inhrm-
aries of Ohio last year, 2.143 are foreign
horn
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

New Ribbons for Christmas at Horn q
Norden's
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

House warnings are nov in good form
whether the house be new or old.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Twill pay 100 per pound for good country
lard 81 z. r. CowDRIoK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Badger State Shawls at Horn q Norden'

See what we offer, in TableLinens, Towel
and Napkins. 3al aas'6 HoRN q NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

We wish ali oar patrOus Merry Christ
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
See InRomar Dec. 26.
Jas. suttsr has our thanks for favOrs.

Christmas Aprons at Horn a NOrdeu's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Iadie. uuion suits al Horn 9 Norden's.

Judge Lang, Of Tifan, is on his death bed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
BOGUS

Ladies Storm Rubbers. HORN & NoRnEN,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22

Hosiery and Underwear at Horn & Nor
denis.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
Don't shoot quail nov.
rhs ". R. @. charity ball This evening.

Don't shoot quail nov.
The W. R. o.chAri,y ball this svsninE.
Ladies UuiOn Suits at Horn a EOrdsn'S.
Judge Lang, Of Tinn, is on his death bed.
We wish all oar patrons a Merry Christ
mas.
The rush still continues at the trsasursr's
onhce.
New Ribbons for Christmas at Horn q
Norden's
Company T will do credit to Ohio at the
Worlds Fair.
Miami and Erie Canal has b, en- self sup
porting this year.
House warnings are nov in good form
whether the house be new or old.
Twill pay 100 per pound for good country
lard. 3t 4. H. Oo"DHioA'
or the 7,sls inmates in the county infrm-
aries of Ohio last year, 2.l4S are foreign
born.
The weather CLERK is making desperate
efforts to give ussleighing during the hoii-
days.
Picked pork, hams and bacon, cheapest
and best in the city at g. F. Pohlman's meat
market.
The Siford burglary is certainly mystery
and prospects are favorable that it will long
remain so.
Rich or poor can buy Christmas Presents
at Humphreys, as prices are from cents to
TtCenty Dollars, y
It ia said that tea and coffee kept in glass
fruit lars instead of tin cans, is much im-
proved in flavor.
Ribbons, China Silks, Embroiderles, Klch
Lace Goods, Fancy Goods.
HORN & NoRDEN.
st. Nick is always up with the times ana
| Los mt matic tires on his sleigh. (See
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11

When was fishing on the Ksnkskee
some fifteen years ago, said the man
with . cigarette. a wbirlwind came along
and carried of my vest that WAS hanging
on limb Just over my bead. 1t had my
watch in it and q tsilor's account. Well
the whole ontHt sailed ont OF sight in less
than . minute. Seven years afterwsrd a
party Of us we're camped up the same riv'
or only 100 yards father up. 1t was my
turn TO do the cooking. so started out
for some dry wood, stepping on log,
which caved in. and lo as the story books
say, there lay my watch, with the ssme
old tailors bill twisted rough the ring
1t was still running.
Oh. come Off You want us to ask you
how such thing could be and thon You'll
explain that the whirlwind wound yonr
watch up so tight that it ran for seve
years.
] didn't say the watch was still
running. said the story teller, as he light
ed another bacillus exterminstor; / had
reference to the tailor. bill II is running
yet, 10 fact.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11
Though'i's.nsss.

Farmer Simpson ". an exceedingly
uilaostared man, and would hnd excuses
for the shortcomings Of his neisboors' io'
the fault. Of horses and, IN fact, Tor ever!
unpleasa1t thing that came In his way
He purchased Gov, and had great ann
culty in keeping her in the pasture,
she's hind Of rovip' cri,ter, bni sh'
means we'll, he said. after a walk OF sever
81 miles IN pursuit OF h,r.
One morning he vas milking the COW
when she began 10 kick violently. uPss
the stool. sent the pail hyins. sn ! oil tn
The farmer got MP and coutsmpls,in,
the ruin, said gravely to a witness Of th,
disaster.
Well, now that's the worst fault this COW
has.
Then after moments meditation, feel
ing that perhaps he had been uunec ssari
ly severe, he added. That is, il you car
call II a fault; ybe it's only thoughtless
ne.s.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11
BOOK. win Human N skins,

Extravaganza in binding has frequently
furnished an opening for the display Of
fantastic tricks and fsds, declares the ".
Louis Republican Curio Seeker. In q
booksellers catalogue at hand o. ] write IL
an advertisement Of Latin copy Of Apul'
lens Golden ASS, bo1nd 10 the skin OF .
Jerusalem ass. the lsstber being still un'
haired. A book by jeffrey Hudson. the
noted dwarf. was bound 10 the silk waisti
coat Of Charles !, the dwsrfs patron saint.
A de luxe edition OF Foxs historical works
specially fitted up for Edwards. the phil,
osopher, was bound throughout 10 iox
skins, forty seven pelts OF these little ami
mails being required to complete the job
o Connell, who so delighted 10 the possess
inn Of first ilion OF Bscon's works. had
The entire set referred to them ~ bis Be
con rind books. During the French reyo,
lution, when death s'slked through the
land. aud murder lurked In every dsrk
coro'r, some Of the philosophers who bad
hecone bsr lened With their nightly rev'ls
'''re sknlls we're nsed as drinking cups,
ear a their love Of the qrewsome sndlthe
horrii l. 40 far ss TO rebind whole libraries
In hnnan skin. The writer Of this note
once hsi the pleasure Of handling copy
n murderer's confession. which wss
hound in the tanned kin Of the murderer
himself
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11

One half the misery Of life at least, II
mol more, comes 10 people from not being
tes" -~"s ,ssv's, sra 50, .
great deal Of this csrkius core and worry
OF mind Ia unnecessary. II is sad to think
indeed. how much of the misery Of Nh. IL
absolutely needless. Many man. i5 III,
stance, With large expensive tam Il viii
toll on aud break deWo prm.late'V.
whereas II be had n@ oly boen IN ne h.b.
1t OF discussing matters il rank .aa
friendly way With bis Iamil, nraa ess InX
uries would have been chtrln,h eirea un
and the idle would huve Wfhaelf pnt
their shoulders To tie wheel Pals isto,
often done; the father keeps IL, ba,isrsa
sb,irs 10 himself aud bis family become
accustomed 10 bis grnml ling over expen
ses; aud when real trouble comes he stands
alone with none to help him and It IL his
own fault.
Keeping up appearances. too, is often a
fatally disastrous mictske; aud vet OF all
ifiotlc things this seems the most need
less. Nevertheless. it must be one of the
strongest tendencies OF human nature. for
II has brought many . one to ruin. aud for
what goodS What possible good can il
do us to have our neighbors know that we
keep two horses instead OF one, ani so on
In like ra,io2 Truly, man with oil his In
telect is = complex creature and taneles
himself voluutariy, II would seem, in
net of his own weaving.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11
VOLUME 90.

the door 10 get policeman. The we'll
dtesscd bat excited stranger stared II the
clerks IN as,oniahmept vha, The dickens
10 the matter With vuu fellows, snyhosf
be cried, Can't 70, a. r,cr Y m,l'
lion without all Of your having fts1 Pray,
sir, don ~ excited. s.id clerk, pat,ing
the msa 90 the arm; the porter has inst
gone sfteri'. We cant set 50 much mont
ey 10 . aeooud, You know.
The stranger looked ,hough,ial nom.
ent. then laughed. aud the laugh gave tho
clerks another unpleasant shock, Hal hal
said the stranger; see, | see. Dont
get alarmed, merely wsnt paint --psint,
no, cash. A quart Of vermillion paint.
The clerss recovered their sclf possession.
beg yonr pardon, said one, but you TALK
ed 80 iss, that II sounded rs II you bad
demanded . quarter Of million. We
thought you meant dollars
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11
Jaies Keller. L.gs.

Jules Keller is the name OF famous
gymDsst who makes use OF his arms for the
purposes NEST people use their legs. With
his hands he does all sorts OF difficult
things walks. jumps, slides perhaps dan,
ces aud skates ~ well. His hands are not
cslloused. bnt smooth, firm and supple
Jules Keller Is about twenty sir years
old. He was born Of poor pereuts 10 Prus
sis When lad he was spprentced to
trapfza performing. AT that time jules
had the use Of good pair Of legs. and usi
ed them 10 GOOD advantage. When no was
aoont Twelve years OF age. he was PERFORM
ing In st, Petersburg with his master who
used to catch him AS he swung of trap
eze. One night bis master failed 10 catch
poor Jules, who fell fifty feet, striking on
his feet and back. They carried him home
to his mother. and every one thought be
was going 10 die.
But instead OF dying, Jules recovered.
He got back little Of the sense OF feeling
in his legs and feet, though be would new,
er be able TO walk again. The strength
which Was crushed out Of them found It's
way into his arms and hands.
He Icy In bed three years. Then TO help
himself, be began practicing walking and
moving sbouton bis hands with his help'
less lsRs balanced in the air. He practic.
cd until he was sure that his body would
follow unerringly the order OF bis fingers.
Then be resolved 10 utilize his new sbil,
ity. BE was able 10 run 40 aud down
stairs on bis hands, and also slls doga q
baluster. II sonqht aud found publio
engagement to exhibit his b.lusttr fea'
OF all the iea's which this youag man has
since learned, This rsmainp the mapt popu,
lar.
Perhaps he never would have thought
Of doing these things II bis cruel misfor
tune had not forced him to fnd some wsy
to help himself But the ssme thing has
bsppeaed to others besides Jules Keller
that what seemed at frat The hardest thing
in their lives becomes the cause Of their
financial success.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11

Ats cricket match played 10 the park
OF 3 we'll known bsronet 10 Snsser there
was sscarcliy OF svailsble tslsrt II was
Decesssry 10 consequence /, secure the SER
vices OF one of the footmen OF the ball M
umpire. In due course the barope,, bis
master. went ir, snd the village bowler
vas put or. The second time he bowled
the bsrsntt ,topped the ball With bis leg.
.nd the CRY Of How's thst1 was raised.
II was the footmsn who had to snswer,
aud turning TO his master be exclaimed In
half spologetic tone, I'm afraid must say
No. At home. Sir George
No, at homel cried the baronet Whist
do you mean?
Well. then, SIR G~rse. james made
.nswer. II yon viii have 1t. mean that
you're hout.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1892-08-11
Too slippery.

Sea captsins have made adventures. and
the stories OF their wonderful escapes sell
dom lose by repetition. Many years age
pirates cruised up and down the English
Channel, to the great peril Of the mer
chsntmen. The story is told OF 8 Captain
Davis. who was noted for bis quick wit %
we'll ss for his skill in navigation. that be
vas returning from Ireland with cargo
consisting mainly OF butter.
He had not been out very long vhen .
pirate was seen coming down upon him
10 vain oil sails we're spread; every MON
ent brought the pirste nearer
The men we're st their wit end, but the
captain knew trick or two. He ordered
hs men TO take of their boots snd stock'
ings. and directed thsta SCORE OF buit =
barrels be brought on deck
10 few minut,s tie barrels had been
knocked TO pieces, aud the butter Va.
'bickly spread ell over the deck and o1t.
side the ship. Not rope nor spar that
sas not slippery. Even without their
boots and stockings the sailors could
scarcely keep on their legs.
On came the pirate. Dot draining how
smoothly be wss T. be reeeiyed. Cspisin
Davis ssi uned sn air of submission, and
allowed the enemy to come alongside quiet
ly.
Bot loi when they Jumped over. fully
srned, with piill 10 one baud asd sword
10 the other, they slipped about and tum'
bied over each other on the bntiered deck
like 30 msny rats.
Oas fellow shot bead foremost down ini
70 the cabin. where be was Immediately
Get upon by the boy. another slid scross