davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
SHOT BY A ROBBER
John Tarpie Of Haughville
Instantly Killed
By Man Who Was Rob-
bling Shaw's Saloon.
THE CRIME OF A COWARD.
Tarpie Went to the Saloon
with Companions
Who Had Some Business with
THE CRIME OF A COWARD.
Who Had Some Business with
Bartender Shaw.

The Burglar Was RansackinR the
Money Drawer When They Entered
aud He Opened Fire-Was Hardly
Three Feet from Tarpie Whom He
Shot Him-The Latter Called for a
Priest but Died Before He Reached
His Side-He Was a Respectable Cit
izen and Had Many Friends I'm
HaughVille.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
Don't Mention It.
IBoston Herald

1t is rather remarkable 10 hear from the
lips of John Wanamaker that our pres
emit disturbed financial condition is all due
TO distrust OF the present national admin
istration. There is a prevalent impress
sion in high financial circles that large
part OF our present trouble is due to the
recent operations of the Reading railroad
management. in which John Wanna
maker played q large hand. Perhaps 1t
would be better for Bro. John to keep
very ouiot.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
NnORsFNfFNTs.

BENSON J. LossTSo, LII. D.,
Historian: like q COncGve
Mirror IL refeots 70 g single
focus an epitome OF the essen
tiAl elements Of our national
history, showing clearly at q
glance the progress Of the na-
ton from its infancy 10 its
present period OF maturity"
A. r. SPoFFoED, Librarian
Of Congress: "The work may
fairly be termed 8 breYiAry Of
American Politics
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
A Friendly Hint.
fstreet a Smiths Good News

Postoffice Clerk -''See here. boy No
living mortal can read the address on this
envelope youj Just handed in"
Boy-"Well, II this ere postoffice de-
partmsnt wants fine handwritin', why
don't YOU keep better pens at these desks,
say"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
Tried md True

Friends are scarce, but II you are suffer
ing with that horrible disease scrofula,
you will find Sulphur Bitters will cure
you as il did me, after suffering eight
years, and paying out hundreds OF dol
lars to doctors and druggists. JEANETTE
HANSON, Troy, N. Y.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
Rules of the Road.

City Guest-"This road seems very mar
row. How do two wagons pass"
Farmers Boy-"Well, mum. wen a
man comes drivin' along l give him half
the road. and We pass on trot; but " EN-
/ see a woman comm l centrally takes
down the fence bars and lodges into a
feld
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
A sad Predicament-
Tposton Caurfar

Cholly saphead- "0h, deah. deah. Pm
dweadfullv hungwyP
Bufinch-"Well, why don't you give
the waiter your order then~
Cholly-"Oe, deah, L cawnt, you know.
till my man gets heah. always have TO
wait for him to think what want"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
Mr.. TURPIE RETURNS HOME
HE TALKS OF INDIANA OFFICES AND
OFFICE-SEEKERS.

The Democratic Contingent in Congress
from Indiana Has Served Its COnstitu-
ency WelI-Thinks Secretary Carlisle's
Financial Policy VIII BE Abundantly
observation-disclosures Matters.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07

DIR. Jordan. Of this city. No. SO West Wash
has became alarming by or through the effects
of la grippe well as It's effect on the heart, on
account OF the people not having proper treat
ment OF these organs. DIR. Jordans Lung
Renovator. the great Heart and Lung Remedy
IL for sale by all druggists in Americs, Csnads.
England. Germany. France. Italy and Chilli
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
81 @ one DOLLAR

Picknicker, ST. Florisn. Losntaka and Ter
rifier in the order named. The race was
worth $4,000 to the winner, 81, 600 to the
second and 81 900 to the third.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
Bile Deans
Small

Positively cure sict-headache, Consti
patton, Biliousness. Liver Complaint
Colds and General debility. 40 to tbs
bottle. Sugar coated. Easy to take. Do
not grippe nor sicken the stomach. Sold
By druggists. Price 25c. Reliable and
economical Sample dose free.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07
AGENTS REPORTS.

e" Received sample; sold s
maps first hour."
Magnificent map; my boy
eold II the fret day"
al sell 2 each day"
Al sold 8 maps IN one hour."
81 have cGnyaesed one-baf
day; took Is orders"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07

The Latest U. s. Map, print
ed IN colors, covers che entire
back end is the best published
Ii alone sells for 500. The
complete Reversible Nap
(printed on both Sides lie 5 feet
10 inches by . feet 8 inches,
mounted on rollers top and
bottom, with tape on sides,
These two maps cell separately
for 5000.
This RRAT DOUBLE
MAP fs cent by eKprdss, pre-
psid, md cafe delivery guarAn-
teed, 70 any address In the y.
S. IL can be mailed, but is
much safer by express. Name
your nearest eKprees ofilce.
The money will be re-
funded TO any one not per
fectly satisfied after receiEiag
the map. Understand full
Nv, that no matter which oner
YOU aocepe all charges are
prepaid BY express or mail and
safe delivery and perfect salts
faction guaranteed or money
Seiund~d.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07

,. p Smih s. Co.. s-5 Creerspiaa 81. NJ Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

A farmer near Anderson, Ind,
became scared and drew his roll of
$500 out of the bank. Without say
ing anything to his wife he placed
1T in the straw tick in their bed.
Some days later the good wife
thought it was time to refill the
tick. She empticd the old straw
out in the back yard, burned il,
pocket book and all and the $500
went where neither moth nor rust
corrupts and thieves do not breah
through and steal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

L II Frankhouser, Surveyor II Sis
Ter A, G Frankhouser 4, cyrus Shaffer
], george Frankhouser 2, Allen cuppett
8 40, III r oooden Is, Elijah Uphold
l 10. Grant Armstrong 4 so, Samuel
IIarader 4.
WIN NJ wolf, surveyor-walter collins
Fred copemnn, surveyor-wm III Mil
Ter Go, Henry Il copeman 3 As, FRED
Copeman 20.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
DISTRICT ROAD FUND.
KrNowooD DISTRICT.

j w y TrOwbridge, surveyor. Garrett
j Wolfe use ID. r. Jackson $50, ID r
Braham use J = Murdoch 50, fson y
Irons 1850.
s Q Salisbury, surveyor. Frank
Greaser Jr SO. JnO Bigglcinan 81. q
Bergman !, u II Doyle 80.
} w Johnson, Surveyor III III Miller
Sc. Robert Miller 20. Jos Rhodes .g2.
j n Rhodes 30.
Michoel Lynch. surveyor Bray
Tor 3 45. Jno Miller llj, Geo Egcretls
L1j, Henry Rhoa l15, Ed9afd Borg
man -, Geo Bafl0w ll5, n Lynch
7.32. Ambrose lynch 2 81. Monroe 81
Walls 800. Geo WiIl.am ! Adlm
Albright l.l2.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

500 BOOKS, &C., FREE ~
sKND 10 CTS aud PRINT your full aAdre-. ~
on 1000 "a color GCuMED LlBELR, rossl - ~
paid % 20 stick your papers kc
ana 900 postpaid 10 go 7nbhors
and manufacturer Who viii mail you 700 sampieI
oooksi novelties, pictures, magazines. PAPERS "
&C. dfse with your printed atdress each. WkEvIN
Nnineion, NJ
s ~ ~ - ssPs ssas Reg A. rs.lyss f ,As vK9
w. " teaEh seeld 20 go <&W ~
An a'ish,ed" Bic Mail CO. EyW ~
frankfOfd sad Glrard Ascs, Phil.., Pa. q
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
POOR FUND.

M s Bryte $500, Emanuel Beeahloy
1915, Barbara BOlyard 17.5O,H J. Cnw.
ford 3.O0,J NJ Collins 800, Luther Collins
1913. s A Dill 900, Mrs II s Davis
1900. Dr. r r Frey 1900. DR.. M s.
Fichtner 1000 Greeley Bros. 27.5O. WIN
Hibbs J0OO,S y Kelley use j X Monroe
1890, III Manown $500, &c Mstheng
1880, w Martin 400, J r Michael
70.50,H r Mitchell 2D.0O, DR.. r. McMil-
len $3.50, Jas McGeo 28.iO, Gabriel Pol
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
Castoria.

"Castoriaisso well adapted to children thar
recommend IL as superior to any prescription
known TO me-" II. A. ARcunn, n. D.,
III SO. Oxford St.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

" The use of 'Castoria Is 80 universal God
its merits so sell known mat II scc,ns WORK
Of supererbgation to endorse Il. Fow arc tho
Intelligent families who do not keep castoria
within easy reach"
CARLos MARTvE, ID. D.,
New York City.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

G A Sterling. surveyor. Earnest
Stcmple use Feather a. Werner 3.45,
Hosea Devall use same 2.30. A a SIS
sers use J w Baker 3.l5. q A Sterlne
use Shaffer Brown 4 Co. 90, Lreiau
Hartman 1891, Jas Miller 2 25. Jos
Sterling l.72.
Miscellaneous. Henry Myers use
Geo Barlow 1925. j Il Williams 1915,
Austen Rhodes S6.62, w II Murdoch q
Co. l.25, z r and A A McCrum s,
samuel Garner nso ID X Jackson 2,
Geo Barlow 2.30, Am. Road Machine Co.
1900. $ + Ringer 5.25, Geo A Will
liams 3.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

J.. M. Albright 1910, A. j. Bobo.
nee Shaner, Brown & Co, ESQ, j. M.
Bower use Leroy Shaw 1910. Bert
Bedford. use Leroy Shaw, lO.G0J. w.
Baker 7.e5, J. w. Fawcett 3, II. &.
Flyihe 26.62, Lee Graham, use LEROY
shaw, Is, q. Giles 3013, ID. n. Jackso1
21.5O, same 1923, J A Ieuhart 3.75.
Brice Manning, use Leroy Shaw, IL. vi
III Murdoch & 90. 23.72, J Ami Mar
I'm 1888, VIM II MeDear 1874, Mon
roe & Walls $3.50. w POsten a ID,
29.70, 5 n Ringer 1926, Leroy shaw uso
ID X Jackson 1915, Ben shaw use T,e-
roy Shaw 8,67, Leroy Shaw 1875. Shat
fer, Brown 4 20 $40, James Terrell
use Leroy shaw l4.75, Geo A Williams
~, j w Watson 8.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

J s Brown 8, Geo D Barnard & Go
use J w Watson 10, Robert Clark &
90 6.45, J M Crane 1905. Felix n
lott jr, 7.46, The Journal Publishing 90
372.45, Johnson & Watson 81 90. ID n
Jackson 100, VIM Mann & Go S7.15,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
HIS WIFE MISSING,
Errand of Frank Smith, of Mus.
Catine.
WALKED ALL THE WAY HERE.

Disappeared Last Saturday and She Has
Been Traced TO Rock Island and is
Known to be Here-A Sad Misfortune
Due Probably to Mental Troubles.
Il am looking for my wife. She
disappeared from our home last Sat
urday, and have been searching for
her day and night ever since. have
succeeded in tracing her step by
step to Rock Island, and she is in
this city somewhere. Thus spoke
Frank Smith, of Clinton. Iowa. who
has been living more recently in
Muscatine, Iowa, a he entered a
place of business this morning and
exhibited photograph of a group
of young people, one of which
he indicated was his wife.
Mrs Smith left her home. in Mus
catine. suddenly and without any eN-
PLANTATION last Saturday aud Mr..
Smith has succeeded in learning that
she has walked every step of the
way to Rock Island. He is satisfied
she is still in the city. and, in addition
to enlisting the services of the police
in his behalf, he has made inquiry at
a number of places where she might
| be expected to ask for employment.
| She left her two little sons. the old
est years old, at home and from
this as well as other circumstances
surrounding her,diSappearance, Mr..
! Smith is satisfied his wife has be-
! come mentally deranged.
Had Been Affected.
Eight years ago. he states, she
| suffered from mental alteration, but
| she received treatment and her rea-
son apparently became fully re-
stored. Mr.. Smith is naturally en-
ceedingly anxious concerning her,
and any information that will lead
to her present whereabouts will bC
gratefully received by him. She is
about IS years of age; might, he
SAYS, give her maiden name, which
is Johanna 5. Hassler. AT any place
where she might call.
! This morning Officer Ohlw eiler
I accompanied Mr.. Smith in Il search
for the missing woman, but so fal
she has not been located in Rock Isl
and. Her husband is positive, 4:
stated before. that she is in the city
| though
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
River Riplets.

The c. W. Cowles passed up.
The yacht, John c. Wells. came
down
The stage OF the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was l:70; the
temperature 40.
The Silver Crescent is still doing
good business in the Rock Island,
Davenport and Burlington trade.
Capt. Streckfus' little packet.
Verne Swain, came off the ways this
morning, and this afternoon went out
on her regular trip to Clinton having
lost two days traffic by reason of the
accident with which she met the
other day. The Verne may turn in
for the winter Saturday, though this
is not vet fully determined.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Reward of $50.

For the return of papers and-notes
of A. Latham, taken from caboose
in the Rock Island yards: Three
notes of 81 800 each signed by W.
McKeun; one $4,000 note signed by
George F. Bachelor; one $3.50 note
signed by George F. Bachelor; one
$3.50 note signed by c. w, Crathers.
Also l 800 shares of Golden treasury
mining stock; 5000 shares Emins
mining stock; 10S shares Gottenburg
land and investment company stock.
Also other papers, books and re-
ceipts. Return property to Com
mercial hotel and no questions asked.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
lie Won't Mention 1t.

A gentleman in this city was recently
visited by justice of the peace from an
adjoining town who wanted to be en-
lightened on a point of law. The gentle
man gave the desired information.
When the visitor started to go, he said,
II am much obliged to you for the in
formation" "Oh, don't mention it,
replied his informant. The justice by
this time had closed the door, but he
came back and with the greatest sin
cerity assured his friend he would never
say anything about it.-Hartford Cou
rant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
KNOWLEDGE

u,fo-t and improvement and
oalIa.-,.onal enjoyment when
+ f. The many, who live bet
.5.r. and enjoy life more, with
in J;.nra. bv more promptly
l-,'T World, best products to
li.y ,Ey,ical being, will attest
o. o. Keith of the pure liquid
4 n,ipciples embraced IN the
|srrnp Of Fig .:,..
f. most acceptable and pleas
4 u .,. ltl the refreshing and truly
' ra,,n,arties of 4 perfect lax
|H.it,ndlly cleansing the system,
4, colds, headaches and levers
[s,nsntiv curing constipation;
l ~ ,.1 a, to millions and
/ Il he approval Of the medical
/, bsealile it acts on the Kid
and Bowels without weak
| Erl and it is perfectly free from
Is,tionable substance.
: Figs is for sale by all drug
~ and 81 bottles, but it is man
| nv the California Fig Syrup
whose name is printed on every
sI.o the name, Syrup of Figs,
| well informed, you will not
N substitute if offered,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Mems, Boys
And Children's Wear.

After careful inspection of the eastern mar
kets, selecting the choicest from each, and the
unprecedented advantages, cash" obtained we
are safe to say NEVER were as fine and reliable
Suits, Overcoats and Pants offered at prices we
name. We hope emphaticalIy that we offer the
largest assortment, the most perfect fitting gar
ments, and the lowest prices. Our customers
are always welcome to have their money re-
tund-d if they can do better Fall and winter
underwear. The latest in stiff and soft hats are
shown in the largest variety and cheaper than
ever
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
The wrestling Matches.

Tomorrow night at Harper's thea
ire occurs the wrestling match be-
tween Farmer Martin Burns, of
this city, and Charles Moth, of st.
Paul.
Moth, Yesterday, through his
hackers, completed arrangements
with Evan Lewis for match for the
Graeco Roman wrestling champion
ship, the contest to take place after
Lewis match with Widmer. at Gin
cinnati
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
HOW 1T HAPPENED.
Why Denny Hurley's Fight at Bradford
Was Called Draw.

Billy Gibson, hacker of Denny
Hurley, the 122-Pound pugilist, both
of whom have just returned from
Bradford. Pa. via Chicago, in speak
ing OF Hurley's fight with John L.
Sullivan. Jr., at the Central Athletic
club at Bradford. says that Denny
had his man done for in minutes
and 80 seconds after time was called.
The crowd and club members had
backed Sullivan to man. and see
ing that the latter was outclassed
they broke into the ring, claiming
that Hurley was ringer and that he
was Johnny Reagan, of New York.
The police stopped the fight and the
referee declared it draw. After
considerable Oily dallying Gibson
convinced the club officials that Hur-
ley was just what was represented.
and finally induced them to permit
the contest to proceed. They there
fore gave the contestants - minutes
to get ready and continue the mill.
Hurley was in the ring minutes
after this announcement was made,
and waited for his opponent fully an
hour, but ne failed to put in an APP
pearance. Gibson then claimed the
fight, but the best he could get was a
draw The battle was for $3.50 side,
men to weigh in at % pounds. give
or take two
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Generalship and EpiIeptic Fits.

A remarkable historical fact which
has frequently been noticed by scientific
writers, but never accounted for salts
factorily, is that julius Caesar, Yelling
ton, Napoleon and the Archduke Charles
of Austria, four of the greatest generals
the world has known. were all subject
TO epileptic fits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
LOOKS LIKE ARSON
The Fire Department SuPpre~sesa Blaze of
suspicious Origin.

The fire Department SuPpre~se.a Blaze of
Suspicious Origin.
The fire department was called by a
still alarm at 10 o'clock last night to
suppress blaze in barn in the rear
of the premises owned by Mosenfel-
der Il Kohn, just east Of Blake X
Burke's plumbing shop on Third
avenue. By prompt response and
efficient work the fire was quickly
subdued. and the loss confined to a
nominal amount The fire, it was
discovered, had started in the east
end Of the building, where carrier IN
the evening, j. j. Jameson, living
over Blake q Burke's establishment,
discovered fire, and with the ald OF
his brother, put it out by means OF
buckets. They saw man retreatlng
from the barn at that time, ana the
fact that the second blaze appeared
in almost identically the same spot
strengthens the theory at once ad-
vanced by Chief Brahm upon arrlV-
ing at the scene, that the building
had been fired.
what Was the Motive
What could have been the motive
of the incendiary is not known. Inc
barn, which the fire fiend sought 10
destroy, is in uncomfortably close
proximity to Volk's planning mill I'm,
mediately across the alley, ana hau
the fire gained any Roadway it might
have resulted in a dcplorabie loss
As it is. So will cover the damage on
the barn, which, however, is not IN
sured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
what Was the Motive.
The weather Forecast.

Cloudy to-day. clearing in evening
fair Friday. colder; westerly WINS
f. J. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Fall suits. Fall OyercOats.
Simon & MoSenfe|der
Fall Suits.
Fall OVercOatS.

Wish to announce that all their departments are
now complete, showing the latest and prettiest
land beSD IN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-10-02
Pathetic III eroism.

A pathetic heroism was that shown by
a woman, a devoted wife and mother.
whose life, after months of invalidism,
went out in this first month of the new
year 1t had been the intention of her.
self and husband to redecorate the home
about the time her illness declared itself,
and when last autumn it became evident
that not much more time among the
things of this world would be accorded
to the sufferer she decided that the work
should be carried forward under her SUI
pervision Her illness was of a nature to
permit her to be up and about a few
hours every day, and during these strong
er moments artists and decorators con-
suited with her, carrying out her wishes
in every detail.
From garnet to cellar the home was
gone over, and the family spent their last
united Christmas in their beautifully rem
ovated home. You will be glad by and
by" said this wise and loving woman,
whose artistic soul must have painfully
appreciated the loneliness she had Great
ed only to leave; glad that did it all,
and it will be comfort to live surround
ed by my fancies and my taste"
And so it will undoubtedly prove to the
husband and sons and daughters, who
now feel only their deep bereavement
Her Point of View in New York Times.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-10-02

helped me so much that had faith in it 1
took two more bottles and oh! 1 feel so much
better. can sleep soundly and the nervous
feeling has almost left me. 1 can eat with a
good appetite and have gained seven pounds
"My friends say that am looking so much
better and know that am feeling as they
say look. tel everybody that the Nervura
has done it. 1 cannot say enough for it and
praise the Lord and thank this wonderful
medicine for giving me relief
Il am only too glad to recommend DR..
Greene's NervLra blood and nerve remedy to
any one afflicted as and hope this tes-
timonial will be the means of inducing MANY
to use this marvellous remedy"
If you are a sufferer do not fail to get this
medicine Immediately from your druggist. 1t
costs but 81, and it is purely vegetable and
harmless Owing to it's great strengthening
and invigorating powers it is the best medi-
cine possible to take. 1t is the prescription
and discovery of DR.. Greene of "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, the most successful
specialist in the cure of nervous and chronic
diseases and the doctor can be consulted free
personally or by letter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-10-02
An IRISH EXCUSE.

During a season of exceedingly cold
weather in frontier army post the
commanding officers sent out an order
to have limited rations sent to his
men.
All went well until Que day soldier,
an Irish American, was arrested and
placed in the guardhouse for intoxi-
cation. The quantity of whiskey al
lotted to each man was sufficient to
produce such result, and brief in
vestigation which followed developed
the fact the soldier had stolen the
rations of comrade.
In course of time the case was
brought to the attention of the COM
handing officer, and the private was
ordered before him for trial upon the
heinous charge of stealing
Pat was very much downcast when
he appeared before the officer, but
was still in power of his faculties and
native wit. He denied having stolen
the whisky, but frankly owned up
drinking the double allowance and
iiAS 0uooCHuOAU OIuHk0Hu0SS.
Mo- sub, he said, when asked to ex-
plain further, shure, Pm not afther
stealth the drink.
1t was this way, sur. You see, he
asked me to get his ration, and had
me own requisition an only wan bot
tie. Both rations were poured in wan
bottle.
Now, sur, lave to your honor, what
was to do? Me own whisky was in
the bottom of the bottle, an L couldn't
get at it but by drinking what was on
top, but, but shure didn't steal it.
This original explanation secured an
exceedingly light sentence for the
culprit.