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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Will Ogburn, an old Texarkana boy
and now well known business man
of New Boston, returned home yes
terday, after spending several days of
this week with his Texarkana friends
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Huddleston Bros. look cosy and neat
in their new quarters, the large SAM
uels brick, next door to Mr.. John Ed
wards saddlery house.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Circuit Clerk, J. V. Scott, returned
from Genoa this morning, where he
went to accompany his wife's mother,
Mrs. Oats.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Yesterdays fire burned small out
building of Mr.. w. j. Buhrman-a
sort of store house. Loss, several
hundred dollars-no insurance.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

McEiree's Wine OF Caroui
and rHE0FoRD'S BLAcN.ORAUGHT arc
tor sale by the following merchants in
Texarkaua;
Smith Drug Company.
w A Robinson.
5 Lemly,
EN- Williams.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

We acknowledge a pleasant call
from Messrs. A. A. Generally, OF
Prescott, and B. +. Blaksly, of North
Arkansas, this morning.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

II. A. McCants, well known mer-
chant Of Garland City, came in yes
terday morning and spent the day in
the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Messrs. w. B. Dixon, w. j. Wilson
and w. W. Alexander, prominent cit
izens and business men of Magnolia,
came in this morning, and are spend
ing the day in the "Gate City"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

We have ON hand, aud keep sup
piled with the best of live and dressed
poultry, eggs, butter, etc.
If llUDDLESroN Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Miss Davis, of Bryant's Interstate
College, will give musical, at 8
O'Clock pm. Saturday afternoon.
Hack will leave Ragland's book store
at 200 and 2:3O, to carry visitors.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

heard Of them. am glad to say your CUT5UUNA
REMEDIES worked wonders with my baby lhree
days after commenced using them saw q change.
The doctor was surprised. ! then told him what
was using. She was only three weeks old when
Eczema broke out, and when she was eight weeks
old she was entirely cured by CUT1ouRA. She is
now fifteen months old, and has perfect skin, por-
trait inclosed. Every one asks what makes her
skin 80 fair, and tell them CUTIcURA.
MRS. G. G. SHERICK,
ga Conway st., Baltimore, Nd.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Hon. Paul Jones returned to New
Lewisville yesterday, where he has
been engaged during the week on
legal business.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

b. T., Ward has opened new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No.
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage. l-6 If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

w. G. Harrington, of Prescott, came
in yesterday morning and passed the
day in our city
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Fresh fish, oysters and weinerwurst,
for sale at the Guido Chic Grocery
Co., tomorrow. (every Friday) 1t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Several of our west side citizens
went down to jefferson this morning
to attend the United States court, in
session there.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

The business of the Bowie county
Court is being rapidly disposed of
under the excellent rulings of Judge
King, who has already proven himself
an able and acurate trial Judge.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Two eligible and desirable resi-
denco lots in Hot Springs, TO exchange
for Texarkana property; or will sell
at a bargain, w, G. Cook.
1-12-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Before buying your groceries, do
not fail to give us call, and get our
prices, SCoFrELD q CoNNoR,
1-25-tf l13 East Broad st.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

P.J. ConIey, the efficient and popu-
lar superintendent of the Cotton Belt,
arrived in the city last evening, and
is passing the day here, on business
connected with his road.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

All wall paper sold by us trimmed
ready for the wall, free of charge.
l-26-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Mr.. II. A. VESSEL Nill assist c. Z.
Handy in closing out the stock of
shoes at No. Ill West Broad street.
Go there for bargains. l-19-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

L. A. Gaines, well known New
Boston man, came in last evening and
registered at the popular Benefited
Hotel.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

All ties, scarfs, etc, reduced in price
one-third--former price 75c. now 60
ing at SOC. j. w. STUART q Son.
1-10-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

If you want any kind of footwear,
call at No. Ill West Broad St., where
the entire stock of shoes will be closed
out rapidly by Mr., Handy. l-19-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

j. L, Whitesides of Corsicana, came
in this morning and is spending the
day in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Mr.. James Huddleston is back from
Waco, where he went for his health.
Glad to see him looking so much bet
Ter
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

l.. X. Reasons Jr., an extensive Red
river planter came in yesterday from
his Garland City place, and is visitor
in the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Joe Toson, the well known New
Boston merchant, is in the city to-day,
a guest at the Cosmopolitan hotel.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

When paby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became GIii's, she chung to Castoria'
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

T. T. Grogard, well known AtlaI~
ia, Texas, business man, spent the
early days of the week in the city, on
business, returning home last even
ing.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Phil. d. Mayer, a well known cigar
manufacturer of New Orleans, arrived
in the city last evening, and is spend
ing a few days in our midst.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Jno. McCarty, a popular Ft Worth
man, was in the city yesterday guest
at the Huckins House.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Fresh fish, oysters and weinerwurst,
for sale at the Guido Chic Grocery
Co., tomorrow. (every Friday9 1t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

4. j. johnson, of Belden, Tex, is in
the city on business to-day, guest
at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Two good four-room cottages for
rent. Apply to
1l-3-tf DIR. Il. NJ. WILLIAMS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Louis, Hebron, the reliable money
lender, lends money on all collaterals,
Business strictly confidential, If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Best staple and fancy groceries in
the city and at the lowest prices, at
Scofeld q Connor's. 1-25-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

The Mexican reyolutionists, who
have been in hiding along the Texas
border, are fast being caught.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Everybody says the Spanish Stand
ard is the best &c. cigar on earth.
l-10-tf SMITH Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Fresh meats, game, fish, etc, always
to be found at G. II. Langsdale's mar
ket. I-9-u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Capt. Ed Sheets has left for home
after brief but interesting and excit-
ing stay in our city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Best fresh meats can always be
found at L. O. Welcomes meat mar
ket. II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Call on G. II. Langsdale, if you
want the best steaks, pork, game, fish,
etc. l-9-u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
Buy the Best.

Landreth's garden seed in bulk and
packages, at Smith Drug Co. l-l6-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rand, returned to
their home in Atlanta, Texas, yester-
day evening.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

w. M. Squires, of Greenville, Texas,
formerly citizen of Jefferson, is in
the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

The fine stock of shoes at No. Ill
West Broad street is being closed out
at big sacrifice. l-19-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

c. p. Griffin, came in from Mount
Pleasant this morning and is passing
the day here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

S. NJ. Evans, a popular Waco man, is
a visitor in the city to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Fat pork, juicy steak, and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Judge E. F, Friedell went up to
Arkadelphia this morning.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Fat pork, juicy steak and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Sliced ham and chlpped corned
oeef, in quantities to suit, at Huodle-
ston Bros. u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

S. l., Ellis, of Camden, came down
this morning for days stay in the
city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

II. G. Kelly, popular Cotton Belt
man. is passing the day in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Lachridge, of Kingsland, Ark,
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Dressed antelope, turkey, fish, etc.
at Huddleston Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Old gold and silver bought at Louis
Heilbron's, the Jeweler, tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

R.C. Hearne of Sherman, is Wis
itor in the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

T.. j. Brasher, of Atlanta, Ark, is in
the city to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
Legion of Honor.

The officers aud members of Mystic
Council No 264, are earnestly request
ed to meet at their council chamber,
on the West side, at o'clock this eve
mag.
j. A, LIGHTFooT, W. II WARD,
Commander. Vice Commander
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

NIL. Creeves, well known Mount
Pleasant man, is in the city today
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

The Hunter Transfer Co. will move
your piano with care, and at reasona-
BILE figures. See them. l2-l6-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Ex-sherifr Ed Hood, OF Prescott, is
in the city to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

This mornings I. & p. passenger
train from Dallas was several hours
late.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

For frst.class steaks, pork, sausage,
etc, call ON l.. 0. Welcome, the old,
reliable market man. II.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

j. w. Stuart & Son carry an elegant
line of Stetson soft hats. They are
real beauties. u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

All kinds of latest millinery at the
Temple of Fashion. u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Watches at a great sacrifice at Louis
Heilbron's If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

j. w. Jones returned to new Boston
yesterday, after short stay in the
city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

ssy- BLAcK.DRAUGHT tea cures Constipation.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

J.s Berry, of Tyler, Texas, is Wis
itor in the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

For fine veal, lamb, pork, steak, and
sausages, call at Huddleston Bros
meat market II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Largest stock, greatest variety and
newest designs in wall paper, at Smiths
Drug Store, l-lO-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
BABY BAD WITH eczema
When Only 3 Weeks Old. Head and
Body Covered. Doctors No
Effect. Tries Cuticura.
Wonderful Change in 8 days. Cured
in 5 Weeks. Now Is Months Old
With Perfect Skin.

The first noticed that my baby had anything
the matter with her was that whenever the nurse
would change her she would cry After the nurse
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Two pianos for sale cheap, at Louis
Heilbron's u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

E. Wilson, of Little Rock, spent yes
terday in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Railroad tickets bought and sold at
Louis Heilbron's. u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

For REIT-A good five room house
in Fairview Apply to
1-24-tf a 5 BLYTHE.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
FREQ Of Charge.

I--l : -7--Tr rig VINE oE cARuv! for weas Nerve,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

NIo BOGUS testimonials, no boz
Nv gus Doctors letters used to sell
HOODS Sarsaparilla. Every one OF
Its advertisements is absolutely true.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

left i noticed how very
red she was. I spoke of
it to the doctor, and he
told me to use zinc oint-
ment, but it did not do
her any good. In a short
time Eczema broke out
on her head, spread to
her eyebrows, breast and
back, but the doctors
remedies did not seem
10 have any effect. l
thought l would try your
CUTIcURA REMEDIES, as
/ had lost one child with
the Eczema before | had
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

la"wlss OF caRDul, Tonic for Women.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

suffer from tAis distressing complaint; butfortu.
nately their goodness docs notcnd hero, and those
who cetry them will and these little pills vau-
able in so many ways that they will not bo will
Hug 70 do without them. Bvkaftor all alck hand
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
L. J. Brasher, of Atlanta, Ark, is in
the city to-day.
E. Wilson, of Little Rock, spent yes
terday in the city.
Ex-Sheriff Ed Hood, OF Prescott is
in the city to-day.
r. C. Hearne of Sherman, is Wis
itor in the city today.
J. S. Berry, of Tyler, Texas, is Wis
itor in the city today.
S. NJ. Evans, a popular Waco man, is
visitor in the city to-day.
Judge E. F. Friedell went up to
Arkadelphia this morning.
NIL. Creeves, well known Mount
Pleasant man, is in the city today.
G. .L.Lachridge, of KingSland, Ark,
was a visitor in the city yesterday.
H. G. Kelly, popular Cotton Belt
man. is passing the day in the city.
Two pianos for sale cheap, at Louis
Heilbron's u
All kinds of latest millinery at the
Temple of Fashion. u
Dressed antelope, turkey fish, etc.
at Huddleston Bros.
Call on G. II. Langsdale, if you
want the best steaks, pork, game, fish,
etc. l-S-u
Sliced ham and chlpped corned
oeef, in quantities to suit, at Huodle-
ston Bros. u
j. w. Stuart & Son carry an elegant
line of Stetson soft hats. They are
real beauties. u
S. l., Ellis, of Camden, came down
this morning for days stay in the
city.
j. w. Jones returned to new Boston
yesterday, after short stay in the
city.
This mornings I. & P. passenger
train from Dallas was several hours
late.
c. p. Griffin, came in from Mount
Pleasant this morning and is passing
the day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rand, returned to
their home in Atlanta, Texas, yester-
day evening.
w. NJ. Squires, of Greenyille, Texas,
formerly citizen of jefferson, is in
the city today.
Old gold and silver bought at Louis
Heilbron's, the Jeweler. If
-----.----
Fat pork, Juicy steak and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market If
Fresh meats, game, fish, etc, always
to be found at G., II. Langsdale's mar
ket. l-9-u
Best fresh meats can always be
found at L. O. Welcomes meat mar
ket. u
The fine stock of shoes at No. Ill
West Broad street is being closed out
at a big sacrifice. 1-19-tf
Best staple and fancy groceries in
the city, and at the lowest prices, at
Scoield n Connor's. l-25-tf
Everybody says the Spanish Stand
ard is the best &C. cigar on earth.
l-10-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
w. G. Harrington, of Prescott, came
in yesterday morning and passed the
day in our city.
j. L, Whitesides of Corsicana, came
in this morning and is spending the
day in the city
Capt Ed Sheets has left for home
after brief but interesting and excit-
ing stay in our city.
Jno. McCarty, popular Ft Worth
man, was in the city yesterday, guest
at the IIuckins House.
4. j. johnson, of Belden, Tex, is in
the city ON business to-day, guest
at the Cosmopolitan Hotel
The Mexican reyolutionists, who
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31
CHICAGO EXPOSITION.

Negotiations are under way to allow
the Washington State building 70 remain
permanently after the fair as a natural
history museum.
Medals have been awarded by the jury
selected TO pass upon the paintings in
oils and water at the fair to the artists OF
all countries except the United States,
Mexico, Germany and Austria.
1t is said the big diamond which is the
star OF the Tiffany exhibit at the Worlds
Fair has been bought by Mrs. Charles
I. Yerkes, wife Of the Chicago street.
railway king. The price paid is quoted
at 100000. The diamond is about the
size OF small walnut.
The Maharajah of Kapurthala, King
OF Kings, owner of 200 elephants, liege
lord OF fifty wives, having an annual in
come OF SlO,OO0,000, spent an hour in
the Oregon Horticultural exhibit view
ing the various kinds OF fruits, and was
loud in his praise of their superior ex-'
cellence. The names OF some OF the
prominent nurserymen were given him,
and he proposes to take with him TO his
kingdom some Oregon fruit trees.
In the gallery of the liberal arts build
ing at the Worlds Fair the central figure
OF group in the educational exhibit OF
Oregon is finely executed photograph
Of Governor Pennoyer. This likeness is
shown in the space devoted by Oregon
to the State Board of Education, Of
which the Governor is President. This
photograph is the subject Of more re-
marks perhaps than any OF Oregon's ex-
hibits. The multitude pass by to ad-
mire the likeness or to criticise the Gov
ernor. They are attracted to the spot,
not because the Governor refused to meet
President Harrison at the State line; not
because he would not permit the State
cannon to be fired upon Cleveland's re-
election; not because he told Grover to
mind his own business; not because he
received and welcomed Adlai SO pleas
antly upon the Vice-President's recent
visit to the capital, but because he is to-
day the best advertised man in America,
and the people want to see "what he
looks like"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31
BUSINESS BREyITIEs.

Electric tramways and railways in Eu-
rope aggregate about 270 miles.
Alligator tail il one Of the queer del
icacies much priced by Southern Creole
gourmands.
1t IS estimated that at least l,OOO. 900
pounds Of rubber are annually used for
bicycle tires.
Twenty thousand people at Redditch,
England, make more than 100000, 900
needles year.
Tanning is done in this country in
about one-quarter the time usually al
lowed in Europe.
The largest knitting needle plant in
the world has recently been enlarged at
Manchester, n. ii.
The manufacture Of single needle in
cludes some twenty-one or twenty-five
different processes.
About 80 per cent Of the copper pro-
duced in this country comes from the
Lake Superior region.
In 1880 the United States produced
100000 tons Of refined copper, nearly
half the worlds yield.
Thirty thousand tons OF "staf" ma
terial were used in the walls OF the
Worlds Fair building.
By improvements in mining machinery
one man in 1888 raised more ore than
four men could in 1900.
The great gold fields Of South Africa
were discovered in 1866 by an elephant
hunter named Hartley.
During the past five years $40, 800, ,OOO
worth Of ostrich feathers have been ex-
ported from Cape Colony.
The consumption OF nails in this coun-
try has increased from 1924 ,729 kegs in
1855 to 5,002, l76 kegs in 1891.
The purchasing power OF money in the
days Of the Roman Emperors was about
ten times what II IL at present.
Cakes Of tea in India, pieces Of silk in
China, salt in Abyssinia and Goldfish in
Ireland have all been used AZ money.
For the week ended July 81 the Chat
tanooga Tradesman reports twenty-four
new industries established or incorpor-
ated.
An immense foundry. covering siv
acres, IL being built by the Carnegie firm
near Pittsburg, to be operated entirely
by electricity,
Since the settlement OF the Black Hills
the sum Of ~ ,000, 900 has been produced
in gold alone. The annual output cx-
ceeds ~ 100000.
The latest use for aluminium is for
street-car tickets, and it must bo con-
ceded that the metal is singularly adapt
ed for the purpose.
The daily total supply of water by the
London companies Is 200, ,28i ,879 gallons
for n population estimated at 5,663, 10Y,
representing daily consumption per
head OF 37,A gallons for all purposes.
The United States mints coined $3l,-
787 900 in gold last year, which is "a
per cent OF the total money circulation
in the country. Besides this our mints
manufactured S23, ,200,0 900 in gold bars
last year,
The annual meat production OF Aus
tralia Is 300 pounds per inhabitant; OF
Argentina. 800; Of the United States,
l7S; of Ireland, 100; Of Denmark, 1873 I;
of Spain, III of France, 20; OF Great
Britain, b3; Of Italy, %.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31

Inc practice of cremation instead OF
ordinary burial is making steady prog
Iess res, IN Paris, in spite of opposition. At
Tue new crematorium of the cemetery
-la-Cnaise furnace is in operation
winch will reduce a body to ashes in less
'nan an hour, at cost of about thirty
cents Tor fuel. Since the establishment
9i TINS system in the French capital
t,zoO unclaimed bodies of persons who
nave died in hospitals have been thus
disposed OF, besides the bodies Of 800 Of
the well to do classes, whose wishes have
Seen S thus complied with.-ialignani
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31

y,. .e matter OF unlimited guests is pecu.
pAt Hs 70 tne women's clubs OF New York and
,SN SSsoS%nlyn, %y, with possibly the exception Of
Sue orSnse Womsn's club. Other similar
organizations throughout the eonntrx
strictly limit the number OF guests ns,.
mi,ted to be invited by members-tbe elp :.
~ S,ra oas pisces mentioned alone offering un.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31

M MIS-, William Ncrthcott, Of Bowman.
w.. S,.'e' oshada' was scratched on the hand
,, ~ pet cat a short time ago. The banS
immediately began to swell mor,;sa" "sl,a
,'on , se' N and her arm had to be ampn.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-08-31

TN, n g, charcoal, l4x2O, prime oual.
ny, S.oogs'oo per box; for crosses. 40
extra per box; !. G. coke plates, i4xac
prime quality, 81 S.50@s.OO per box; terms
plate, l. u, prime quality, s6.5O@7 90
~ NiH'Ls@base ~ quotations.: Iron, s..
s'eel, Wy; wire, s2.75 per keg.
s23G25 per ton. 'e'iol'
SrEKI-Per pound, l0bc.
EkAp-Per pound, 4asc; bar, 6i,c.
NAVAL SroREs-0akum, a. 5Ocd 4 m ma.
pale resin, si.s0d5.0O per 4sO nonn5s
as, Stockholm, slS; Carolina. 50 per bsr,
rel rel pitch, 50 per barrel; turpen,ine AZ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-29

Tt was Dead Economy.-An excur
sion from Birmingham to Montgom-
cry was run the other day, says the
Birmingham (Ala.) Ageherald. A
negro man appeared at the ticket of.
flee in the depot and purchased q
ticket for himself. Then he said to
the ticket agent:
"Boss, want mother round trip
'scursion ticket for corpse"
The agent opened his eyes In as.
tonishment. An excursion ticket for
a corpse was something new to him,
even with his varied experience.
The negro explained: "You see,
boss, my brudder died yesterday and
1 want ter take de corpse down to
Montgomery and let de family view
de mains, and den bring EN- back to
Birmingham and bury 'em. Dis will
be heap cheaper den fur the family
to come up here"
The agent saw at once that this
was a great stroke of economy and
enterprise on the part of the negro.
There were probably dozen members
of the family, and tickets for them to
Birmingham and board while there
would be quite expensive. The corpse
could get the benefit of excursion
rates to Montgomery and would pay
no board while there. Thus the negro
subserved the ends of economy and
preserved the respect for the grief Of
the family at the same time.