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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
CENTRAL GROVE.

May Farmers are busy plant,
ing corn. Some are done planting,
and some have not yet begun.
Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. For
ence Williams, of Central City, are
visiting friends and relatives here this
week.
Miss Oma Rowe, Centertown, Is
spending few days with her cousin,
Miss Belle Rowe.
Bro. Brown filed his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday.
A. p. Thomas attended church here
Sunday. He was on the lookout tor
a singing school.
l.. T. Barnard started for Evans
VILE with about 500 logs Sunday.
Prayer meeting every Sunday
night at the school house.
Success to the REPUBLICAN.
LEO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

A circular has been issued by the
Exposition authorities to all the rail
way passenger associations of the Uni
ted States aud individual roads, ask
ing that materially reduced rate be
made by the railroads on the occasion
Of the dedicatory ceremonies next
October. 1t is believed that 500, 0OC
visitors will be in Chicago from diff
ferent parts of the country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
TOWN TATTLER. ,

"Did you ever see plank walkF"
"No, but | have seen people walking
in the middle of the street in order to
shun some miserable, bad places in
the walk" Very frequently CONVEX.
sations of this kind can be heard in
our town; and why cant we have bet.
ter walks.
***
Greensboro has been caught in
tidal wave, and las had an auction
sale of sold maids" 1t is supposed
that this was inaugurated to get rid of
the bashful young men, and to give the
younger girls "chance" IN life.
Other towns in Kentucky might prof.
it by the same experience. We have
several bashful young men IN Hart
ford.
***
A man with reputation, character
and standing will not fiannt his honor
before the world. His name needs no
defense. His deeds stand out boldly,
monuments to the correctness of his
life. A thorough integrity will not
solemnly asseverate its purity, when
there has been no breath of suspicion.
An individual who doubts his own
honesty of purpose is the first to boil
ster up his weakness before any
charge is made. A defense, without
II previous attack, can only be regard.
ed confession that there exists the
necessity of such thing.
*s*
Hartford has a great many gallant
young men, but few are SO gallant
but what they will sit on the street
corners every Sunday evening and al.
low the girls of town to go walking by
themselves. Most any Sunday after
noon you can see great galaxy of fe-
male beauty leisurely strolling out to
the cemetery by themselves, when,
on the streets, are crowds Of young
men, who are always anxious to call
to see the young aides and talk to
them at their homes on Sunday night,
but they never offer their services,
when the young ladies would most
appreciate their company.
k**
A true woman has no natural gift
more bewi,ching than sweet laugh.
1t is like the sound of the flutes on
the water. 1t leads from her clear,
sparkling rill, and the heart that
hears it feels as if bathed 10 the cool
exhiliaratIng spring. Sometimes it
comes to us in care or sorrow, or irk,
some business, and then We turn
away anl listen, and hear il ringing
through the room like a silver bell.
How mnch We owe to that sweet
laugh! 1t turns the prose into poet.
ry. and darkness into light and causes
US to throw all our cares and sorrow
aside and puts new life and hope
within us.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

". T.. Church south. -~crNic"- thitd AM
fourth SUNDAY IN each month. sabbath -"ho"' q
so'clock every Sunday morning. Rev. u T.
Pate Pastor,
baptist Church eryir"s second -atui
day and SUNDAY. Salhatn.-vltp"i rN'fi ruhda'
n,Grhin. at . O'Clock. Rev. J :. Coleman, Pastor
q. y. 1'hWreh.-S'tNIces hr-t AMI luuitl
Sunday IA each mouth -ahlath.s ho"l ~ " O'Clock
ever, SUNDAY morning. Rev. e.. u. Mel "nal lHS.
N. o.. Church, tcoil-Scr,"'- every sun
day morning aud night. sabbath school Hi " A.
Rrv.Chss. Pyle. Pastor
Alpha baptist. tr"l.l--scryIces first nn'
thlrd SUNDAY morning aud uIght. sabbath '-chno
ATTY o'clock N Rev. ] J. fl.ming Pastor
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
NO.. Al.
THE WAY TO SPREAD
THE NEWS.

When Sally Ratus had beau,
She felt so very pleased about it,
She couldn't keep il to herself,
And didn't want her friends to
doubt it.
So off she flew to Jane Marandy's
CA dry old maid of many summers)
For well she knew that Jane Marandy
Told all the new news to all new
corners.
Quoth she to Jane: 80 don't you
know,
I'm courted now by Jerie Rite?
And don't say word about it,
Now mind. Not for your very life"
Twas not q week before twas known
In every place that Jane had haunt.
ed,
That Sally Ratus had beau;
And that was just what Sally
wanted.
-,Sauannah NtWs.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
IN GREAT SHOWS ALL COMBNEn in ONE IN
~ SPECTACLE ~

, wm orde ormmev man of an,h huuntc show thai Nht % NJ
s pc m in
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
Beaver Dam, Ky,
Wednesday,
MA Y rs.

4: sis ss ss$: MAY 25
For the Spectacle of King Solomon
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
o,l.ertounty Officers.
VI. c.liturrh South. ser,

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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

Group, Whoopng Cough and Bronchitis imrne
diatciy relieved by shiIoh's Cure. At NV .GritiI
4 Bros Drug Store.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

THAT HACKING COUGH can he so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee
Sjli ~ H. W. yne Griffin & Bro.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

100-REhUTIFUL LADIES-10O
~ the Grand Ballet.
HUMPTY DUMPTY PANToMIME,
60 male and female Aatists.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

Tsains No. 81 and No. so make connection at
Iryington Sunday excepted with trains on Louis
vile, Hariinsburv a Western Il. r., east and
west bound. For further information, address
He, MORDUE, Gen. Par Ag't.
Louisville, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13


QUARTERLY G9TET-
Court conyenes the ard Monday in January
April, July and Ortober.
Gourt of Claims.
Court begins the list Monday in October an'
January.
-vSTrGE'G co-N-6-
Justices courts held in March, June, Septc'nbe
and December, NJ per dates opposite the names.
q " Turner, ~, !,
Btropp. Mcklndl"y, I, s, 3, 3.
lBW Taylor constable.
IS I. stevens, IL, IL, IL, L..
tsusM,IL a. kcuwn, "a, a., ~. ~.
IT. Wilson, constable.
Eddie Miller, =, I, l, L.
IosbtsiLIr. --Chambcfs, y, =, :,
t. " PDyne constable.
,p,rry Bennett, !, u, :, 7.
E,.r,ohp u T RENDER, d, b, D, ..
II u lay dor constable.
ISL Fukrison, IL, II, II, u.
L.ysrosr (JI woodward, ~, II, II, II.
uco " Rowe constable.
Nv " Autrl, II, ~, 80.
I,,stN, Il i.S'I, ~, :, :, ;.
tW PNill,r constable.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

PsEsros Mosros Post No. 4, Department of Ken,
lucky, meets every Saturday before the second
Sunday at 10 o'clock A. y. in the courthouse at
Hartford, Ky. &c. CHAnsEnLIs, PC.
J. NJ. BIsnOP, Adj.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13
AETFORD, KY.rFRIDAY, MAY l3, 1892.
WAIT FOR TfE'ONIN BIG Stow COMING THIS SEASON

On that day Only!
Afternoon and Night!
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1892-05-13

OFFICIAL uAGs Or T.. .aa..y IN laE fourth CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
OBITUARY.

DIED.-At the residence Of j. Baker
Kearfott, South Queen street, We'd
nesday, April 9th, Miss Mary Alex
ander Lieklider. aged 40 years and Z
days, daughter of Thos. Licklider, Of
Keameysville.
The deceased has made her home
during the past fourteen years with
the family Of Mr.. Kearfott. and was
generally loved by all, as much so as
if she had been one Of their number
She was devout christian, having
been consistent member of the Pres
byterian Church for a number Of
years. Kind hearted aud loving, she
won the esteem and respect of large
circle of acquaintance, and was a
friend and sympathizer with every
one. She knew no enemies, and was
never known to make one, but invaria-
bly, made fast friends of all with whom
she came in contact. Like the good
Samaritan her hands were always
ready and willing to relieve the suffer
ings Of those around her. Her death
will be sadly deplored, but sweet
consolation remains, that her life was
an exemplary one, and worthy Of imi-
tation. The bereaved ones can truly
console themselves in that sweet and
familiar hymn
.'Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe In His gentle breast
There by His love overshadowed,
Sweetly her soul shall rest"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29

To zHk EDITOR on THE REeIsrKR
PARKKsBUke, ". Va, April 18th. ~
Ny name having been prominently
mentioned through the newspapers and
otherwise, As a prospective candidate
for United States Senator at the next
election, take this method Of stating
my position in reference to the matter.
and also Of answering the numerous
letters and inquiries received upon the
subject. BY way Of explanation ii is
only frank to say, that owing largely
to the circumstances attending my de-
feat for reelection in 1887, that have
not felt averse to becoming candid
ate again with the view Of reversing
the political record made against me
by receiving the endorsement Of the
Democrats Of the State If they felt in
clined to accord it to me-provided
my health and numerous business en-
terprises, permitted me to undertake
additional labors and responsibilities
at this time. | have been twice de-
feated think undeservedly-by dis
sensions within the party, after receiv-
ing the party nominations, and | con-
fess have looked forward TO time
when the Democratic party of the
State would be inclined TO even things
up by according to me a vindication.
| am greatly gratified at the express
sions Of good viii and assurances Of
support and friendship / have receiv-
ed from all sections Of the State, which
lead me to believe, that such feeling
now exists as would probably lead to
my election with the good win Of the
whole party, should / become candi-
date.
| have, however, foreseen for some
time past that | could not in justice
to myself, owing to i'll health and bust
ness matters that require my attention,
consent Under any circumstances to
become candidate at this time for
any political Office. In making known
this determination, / desire to express
my appreciation and gratitude to
friends throughout the State, who
have given me their continued conf
dence and support, and to assure them
that in declining to allow my name to
be used as a candidate for the Senate
i am influenced by personal considera-
ations alone, and for the reasons stat
ed only. Very truly,
J. N. CAMDEN.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
OUT OF THE ASHES.

The work of rebuilding the japan,
ming department of the bicycle factory,
which was destroyed by fire Wednes.
day night, commenced yesterday at
noon and by Monday evening, it is ex.
pected to have the building ready fol
the purpose intended. The loss will
not reach the sum stated yesterday,
when the proprietors were not in po.
sition to make correct statement, moi
can they do so until most OF the ma
terial is worked up.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
THE ASSESSOR IS ASSESSING.

Mr.. H. S. Butt, the popular asses
sor of this district, is in Martinsburg
and vicinity this week assessing per
sonal property. Besides his usual du-
ties, the assessor is now required by a
law passed by the last legislature to
make 4 full list of the voters Of his
district. It is practically d registra-
ton. although called by another name
so as not to conflict with provision
of our State constitution which for
bids a registration law. All voters
should see to it that their names are
on the list, as they will have trouble
on election day ifthey are not.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
TRAFFIC. CHANGES or n. 3 W. Z. r..

ThAEE1C. ChANGES OE ~. ~ W. *. H.
The Norfolk and Western railroad
company haye issued circular stating
that after May /, 1893, the organiza-
ton of traffic department will be as
follows: T. s. Davant. general freight
agent; O. Howard Roger, assistant, g..
F. A.; w. B. Buell., general passenger
agent; A. f. Ravenel, Jr., and w. E..
Mingea, division freight agents, east
ern and western general divisions, Of
fees at Roanoke; A. P. Harrington,
division freight agent, Winston-Salem
division, Office Winston-S Salem, N. c.;
r. G. Stanford, division freight agent,
Durham division, Office Durham, NJ.
c.; ]. j. Archer, division freight and
passenger agent, Sciota Valley and
Renova subdivisions, Office Columbus,
Ohio; w. T. Payne, foreign freight
agent. Office Norfolk, Va; Thomas
Pinkeney, general eastern agent, N.
& w. r. R. and Va, Tenn. and
Georgia Air Line, Office 303 Broad
way, N. Y; o. Howard Roger, gener-
al eastern agent, Great Southern Dis
patch Line, Roanoke, Va; L. J. Ellis,
eastern passenger agent, 303 Broad
way, n. X.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
ENGLISH FERRErs.

Mr.. F. Spillman received last even
ing from dealer in Mass, a pair Of
thoroughbred, pure white ferrets
This is the only pair in the city and
will be used to exterminate rats about
Mr.. Spillman's premises
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
CoMFoRTABLE OFFICE.

Attorney X. Poole has rented the
Office in the Boarman building, south
east corner public square, and has ele-
gantly fitted it up as law office.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
Hdd Your Name |
The Best Ofier Ever Made to Our CITY
to Obtain a Manufacturing Plant.

Hosiery and Wooden Mills coming
that win give our city 4 payroll Of
from ssO,OOO.OO TO $1,000 90, Per
annum. This factory has an estab.
lished trpde for all their goods, and il
wen backed financially.
The following gentlemen have each
subscribed $780, 90, for this enterprise,
and the names will be added to this
list As fast as they come in. This win
show our citizens who have the good
Of our city at heart, and not selfish in
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
THE pREprcr1oNs.

For Eastern Pa. New Jersey. Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia, light showers, followed Fri
day night by fair, weather, west wind, colder,
fair Saturday.
For western n. j., western Pa, West Va, and
Ohio, fair till Saturday, colder N. W. wind
For Eastern N, j., showers followed by clear
ing N. W. wind.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29

chas Beaehly. High St.. ten from a
tFein last night near Cumberland and
had 9 limb cut Of below the knee. he
vas brought to this city this mbrnink
and removed TO his home.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
FUNERAL sKnvrcRs.

The funeral Of Mrs. Rosina Kahler,
mother Of Mrs. George Rathman, win
take place tomorrow morning, at 7:sO
o'clock, from the home Of Mr.. George
Rathman, Cor. Burke and High SITS.
Remains viii be taken to Morgan Co,
for interment, Rev. c. s. Trump on
chatting.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
pEMocRATIc arEErINa.

The Democrats of the second ward
will hold meeting in Grantham hall
tonight, to consider some political
matters. 1t is expected that Chairman
Harrison will, through his efforts, bring
this ward within the Democratic lines
at the next municipal election.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
See the Picture,
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL %. 1892.
New ApyERTIsEMENTs.
National Bank.
Fiery's Shoe Store.
r Cahau Mfflfnanx-

National Bank.
Fiery's Shoe Store.
L. Seheu, Millinery
John Heller, Carriages.
Peoples National Bank
bern Il Ritter, Groceries.
John w. Neer, Groceries
r. W. Roberts, Furniture.
j. HI. Bristor, Real Estate.
J. l. Mcdonald. Groceries
g. A. Martz, Tabaceonist.
Geo r. Mann, Barber shop.
G. O. Bennett, Photographer.
II. L Doll q Co., Hardware.
p c. Hunter, Photographer.
VIM. B. Walters, Hardware.
Emmert q Fiery, Dry Goods.
L. M. Hoke, Boots and Shoes.
j. w. Bishop, Coal and Wood
Philip H. Sayles, TObacconist.
John w. Thompson, Groceries.
M. L. Dorm, Tailor and Clothier.
III. ii. Fitz, Flour and Mill Feed.
H. T. Cushwa & Bro, Hardware.
s. G. Crawford, Boots and Shoes.
p. Nicklas, Bro. q Co., Furniture.
c. H. Wolfes Stoves and Tinware.
John w. Homrich, Boots and Shoes
a. M, Gilbert, Drugs and Chemicals.
j. w. r.. Fisher, Stoves and tinware.
Baker q Rearick, Tailors and Clothiers.
L. w. Robinson, Groceries and Provisions.
Al. H. Russler q Bro. Groceries and Provisions
J.Wm. q C. A. Miller, Agricultural Implements
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
SENT 70 wAsHTNGToN.

Young Grant, whose leg was badly
mashed several days ago by cars, was
to-day sent to a hospital in Washing
ton for treatment.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Local Rains.

TEMPERATURE At Z O'Clock 4. M. $40.
Maximum 76o
Minimum-53o
WIND: Force Brisk.
Direction from-N. w.
SAFE OF SKI; Cloudy.
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The WoRLD.
CHRIST BEFORE PLATE. :
COUPON

These cupofs will be numbered and any one
who win present a. the once OF The WonLD. on
Public Square. Seventy-fve f75l Of these coupons
numbered cOnsecutIfely. win receive free 4
beautiful copy in coiofs Of the great painting,
"christ Before Plate
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29

In 'sThe Devils Auction. company were
forty people eighteen men and twenty-five
women The stage manager Of the com.
pany reports that all are accounted for.
The rush down the IRE escapes was thrill.
ing. Like rats the men and boys Of the
galleries rolled and rnmbled down, with an
occasional clutch at rod or support to stay
their fight, Many fell with but very few
pauses in their journey and landed on the
sidewalk with broken limbs and other IN.
;uries Il il miraculous that no one was
killed The following is q partial list Of the
badly burned and injured:
Johr McConiey. Harry McCloskey. Robert
McGroarty. Abram Mullock. James Pigeon.
Joseph P.ettymAn. Ranc Patterson. Frank
Robinson CANINE Ridley. James Rice Patrick
sweeny James Seaman Charles Sharkey
Joseph Silver. John Ward Charles worden.
George Gantes and Felix Goldberg
Mr.. Mclaughlin. Of The Times. estimates
his loss at $4,000: insurance, 100000.
Colonel Mcclure lost many books. valuable
manuscripts and clippings.
This Is The fourth fire that has visited the
site where shoulders the remains Of the
Central theater. In 1851 thirteen ballet
girls were roasted TO death, although the
building Of that time was but slightly dam.
aged. Again in 1857 disaster came The
house was then called the American Variety
theater. TWAS burned to the ground. and
seven men, four Of them hremen, were
crushed under the fall Of the Walnut street
wall.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-29

Now is the time to subscribe for
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Il yEBnoE Enzs ezse.!s,e.:
''TWE WoRlsp, :
DAILY AND WEEKLY.
Send for Sample Copy.
Want Everybody to See it
Entirely Neuu Outfit.
IA PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
SHOULD BE In EVERY HOME.
Something in it for Everybody.

It is Of the best advertising mediums iii Berkeley
County, II goes into homes than, probably.
any other paper in the county.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16

A consolidation of half dozen OF
the great Chicago packing establish.
ments has been effected. English CAPT.
talists have put money into the scheme
but the plans Of the organization have
not been developed sufficiently to in.
dictate whether theintention is to create
a new monopoly or TO systematize the
business and extend the foreign trade
in American pork and beef.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16
The vvoRLD,


J. ysanon 400. .OITen Eve ,aora.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16


Heavy rain storms in the valley of
the Missouri River have wrought much
mischief along the course of Mat way
ward and treaeherous stream; and with
the rivers to the southwark full to over
flowing, it is evident that danger to the
ievees on the lower Mississippi is still
imminent. As the timber lands Of the
Northwest are cleared away these
spring floods in the great valley Of the
Mississippi become year by year more
serious. Where the water was once
filtered slowly along, It now comes
down unchecked in Stumultuous and
devastating torrents.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16

It is whispered in Washington that
the electric light magnates propose to
make huge syndicate job out Of light
ing the Worlds Fair at Chicago.
Risky, in view Of the temper Of Con
gress; yet how characteristic of what
is hailed nowadays as the spirit of
modern industrial development!
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16
REPUBLlcAN TICKET.
FOR CouNoILMEN.

The mixing of weather and agricul-
ture as functions Of the same Depart
ment Of the government has thus far
failed to benefit either the temperature
or the crops.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16

Squire Milbank's opponent in his
recent alleged duel appears now to
have been neither an English Duke, i,
German Baron nor Congo nobleman.
The Squire announces that his oppon-
ent was a French diplomat. This seems
reasonable. Contemplate the diplo-
macy he has shown in keeping his
namesout Of the newspapers. We're he
not a great diplomat and had lie not
had the assistance of the Squire in the
matter, he might have been mortified
BY full-length pictures OF himself in
the newspapers long ago.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16

According to statistics quoted b
the Commissioner Of Labor in his an.
nual report, the average expenditure
for clothing Of the family whose income
is $500 year is is per cent. thereof.
This estimate has been based on Euro.
pean tables. Consider the shoddy in
the American workman's clothes, and
it will be found that Is per cent. Of
his earnings will not provide sufficient
raiment for himself and family
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16
pBofFct WILSON BLOCK, PUBLIC SQUARE

me World toiH 6sdsfirsssd tgcarrsers % az part
sIs ss esnsa.ssr. o. ssnf u he osics yposta
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-16

Entered al me Posto1Fcs At Hartinsbar0, ". Va
az second class mail matter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-05
Appealed to His Vanity.

During the agrarian riots, which dis
turbed England in 1882, mob of rick
burners and machine breakers appeared
at the old mansion of two elderly maiden
ladies. The walls of the hall were deco
rated with suits of armor and antique
weapons-pikes, halberds swords and
battleaxes. The mob clamored for the
weapons. The ladies refused their de-
mands, and when the mob seemed ready
to resort to violence Miss Betty, the
elder of the ladies, went up to the lead
er, hideous looking man, and said:
"You, too, of all the people in the
world? I'm not surprised at these poor
misguided creatures. But that such q
good looking, intelligent man as you
should attack two defenseless women
does astonish mel You are the man ]
should have looked t.a-.for protection.
But you are not the man took you forl
Never again will trust to good looks!"
There was no standing up against that
compliment. The man took off his hat,
and said: Come, old lady, we amt SO
bad as all thatl We would not harm a
hair of your head!"
mo; | know that" retorted Miss
Betty. You can't; wear a wig"
The mob reared with laughter and re-
tired without another word.-Youth's
Companion.