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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

PERsoNAL.-The Richmond Stat.
saws: Among the new members OF the
General Assembly, are several persons
who are sure to take high rank as lead.
ers in making laws for the State. Hon.
Charles Z. Nicol, of Prince William
comes back 10 the House after an ab.
sence OF some ten or twelve years. He
was here during the days when the re,
adjusters controlled the legislature, and
there was no member of the House ut
that time who excelled him as ready
debator, sagscious leader and u man
of sound judgment and practical sense.
3Ir. Nicol will need no introduction 10
the rules and will at once become y
leader. Hon. II. H. Downing, of War
rem, comes back to the House after an
absence oftwo years. No man who has
served in the legislature in recent years
has the interest of the State more at
heart than he. He is a most accom-.
piished gentleman and born leader"
Mr.. l. w. Genzberger, who has been
on visit to his parents in this city, left
Yesterday for his home in Butte City,
Montana.
Mrs. Il. l.. Herriek, Of Brighton, \.
y, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Green
away, on north Columbus street.
Miss NJ. 81. Burkholder, of Rockin.
ham county, is visiting the Misses AS,
new on Pitt stree.
Mr.. Wallace Christian, of Richmond
is visiting friends in this city.
Rev. Father Cutler is quite sick at
st. Mary's parsonage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
DRY GOODS.
A GREAT
Bargain Sale,

On Wednesday morning at
s o'clock we shall inaugurate
the greatest bargain sale it
has ever been your good for
tune to attend. We want
your trade and prices shall be
the attraction. Our buyer,
MIR. Louis Eichberg, having
Just returned from New York,
has secured for the READY CASH
some marvellous bargains here
tofore unhear.l of. We wish
to add that all goods of this
great bargain sale having been
bought at a great sacrifice and
for cash, we are compelled to
sell them upon like terms
without favor or preference.
100 doz Ladies Hcmstitched Initial
Handkerchicfs. all letters at DC apiece or b
for 25c; regular price l5c
One lot Al Chenille Table Covers, masni-
iicent designs, choice combinations at l5c;
manufacturers price 50 per dozen.
One lot 6.4 ditto at 99c, SOLD everywhere
at $150
100 pair Chenille Portiers, 3ls yards long
by IL, yards wide with heavy dado top and
bottom, all colors and patterns, you would
ordinarily consider them cheap ut ST., our
price for this sale only $3.99.
lip pairs Lace Curtains 3 z yards ling, eI-
ira heavy and fine, to be given away at this
sale for $2.49. This is an exceptional value,
and we wish to call your special attention TO
them we have frequently paid $3.50 by the
dozen pairs for no better goods. But they are
the balance of manufacturers product Of
this peculiar quality. We bought them at
our own price and we will sell them at your
own price.
il doz 10-4 Marseilles Spreads at 99c; we
will not dwell on the extraordinary value of
these; q more glance will convince you that
they are less than one-half price, if you do
not conscientiously agree with us, we will
make you present of one. We have no
fears. however, as we know we are quite safe
in making this liberal proposition.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT DRESS GOODS.
25 pieres All Wool Dress Goods, 40 inches
wide plalds and stripes all this seasons goods,
never before offered ut less than Zoo. and 81;
our price 39c.
40 pieces ditto. one-hslf wool, regular 81 y
and 40c values at Doc.
II pieces 81 inch, All Wool Plaids worth
81 they are yours at Ace.
SO inch Black Brosdcloth cheap at 81. o9c.
so inch Black Broadeloth, cheap at $1.25,
79c.
so inch Black Broadcloth, cheap at $3.50,
CSC.
CHILDREN'S COATS AT LESS THAN
HALF PRICE.
We closed the entire limo of samples ola
New York Manufacturer at soc oil the dollar,
and we offer the entire lot of 1875 garments,
at surprisingly low figures. All new and
fresh goods.
One lot $249 sold at &c. another lot.
1929 sold at $3.50, and another lot at $S3.49
sold at 81.
We could enumerate hundreds of other ar
tices at given away prices if space would per-
nit. However, call at our store and he con-
WINGED that this is the greatest BARGAIN
BALE you ever heard OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The City Council meets tonight.

The City Council meets tonight.
There were no oysters at the wharves
to-day.
George Shorter, colored, drank a
quart OF gin at one drinking, ON wa
ger, and died in a hospital in Wash
ingion Yesterday evening.
II e A exs ,dria Mining, Msnufactur-
Ing aud Warehouse Company at tfeir
uea,it:g Yesterday decided to wind ri,
ihe affairs II that company.
Tonight mission will be opened at
Grace Church conducted by Rev. JOS.
Reynolds, .jr., of New York, assisted by
Rev. Dir. Ball, pastor of the church.
The Maryland Agricultural College
team and the High School team played
q game of foot ball on the grounds of
the latter near this city Il is evening.
Mrs. Emeline Thompson fell down a
flight OF steps at her residence on south
Fairfax street last night and broke her
arm. She was attended by DR.. Jones.
Messrs. Brocket Brothers, proprie-
tors of the Alexandria Steam Bakery,
are about TO erect large business
house near the stone bridge at West
End, for wholesale grocery and -four
ore.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Herman
Montgomery and Lizzie n. Tilford,
both of Hampton, and to Andrew ] Hin
son and Mary Dooley, both of Fairfax
county.
The three masted schooner Ellen
Tobin, 500 tons. which ran Oh a rock in
Georgetown harbor some months since
was sold to-day for S25. The schoC ner
is to he remol ed aud if necessary will
be broken up.
Two pistol shots fired in rapid sue
cession in the southern portion of the
city about half.past ten o'clock last
night created some alarm. 1t was CUB
sequently learned that the shots were
fired by q gardener whose cabbage patch
was being robbed.
John Jackson, colored, was brought
to jail here yesterday by Sheriff Veitch
of this county, committed on a charge
of stealing fifty chickens from G. n.
Seagmuhler, of the county. Jackson,
after stealing the fowls. carried them
away in q wagon, dressed them at his
home, and sold the lot in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

FoR THE DEFENpANT.-In tho Circuit
Court of Fairfax yesterday special YER
dict was rendered in favor of the plain
tiff for 800 in the case of w. H. De-
maine vs.. Washington Southern Rail,
way Company, provided the law
in the case was with the plain
tiff. This was suit to secure
damages growing out of the kill
ing of q horse and the demolition of 8
hearse belonging to Dir. Domaine, by
q railroad train at Bossarts' crossing,
near this city, some months since. To
day Judge Keith decided that the law
was with the defendant company and
Judgment was entered accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

Some excitement was created at New
Alexandria yesterday by the alleged
attempt of one of the managers of the
hotel there to shoot an attache of the
house. Domestic infelicity on the pai I
of the would-be-assailant superinduced
the trouble. The party who had been
the object of the others ire appealed TO
Mayor Strauss for protection, but was
told Now Alexandria was outside the
police jurisdiction of this city. The
Fairfax authorities will act in the mat
ter. 1t is rumored that divorce pro-
ceedings may follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

RAILROAD GATEs.-The committee
on streets will tonight make q rel ort
to the City Council in reference to The
matter of railroad gates at street cross
ings. It is understood that the bill in
troduced in Council some time since
will not be reported back by the com
mittee, but that substitute bill will be
reported, providing for the placing OF
gates at certain points and providing
for flagmen at other street crossings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

Elgin's Best is the best Butter made
Price 50 cents per pound.
New Buckwheat and Pure Pork
Sausage Meat. Try them.
Sweet Florida Oranges.
Extra Fine Malaga Grapes, large
clusters.
Cape Cod Cranberries.
One barrel New York Cider.
One barrel Pittsburg kraut.
Cucumber Pickles; also Sweet Pickles.
Fine Home canned Peaches, only q
few left. B. II. JENKINs,
je2 Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
DRY GOODS.
v oodVaYd 4 Lothrop.
10th, lllh and F SIS, N. ".
4 Mark-Down Sale
DRESS STUFFS.

Principally this seasons latest novelties
They have not sold equal 10 our expectations
So down they go 10 lower prices. Their rich
ness aud beauty cannot save them.
THREE.TONED SERGES, illuminated
effects, pure silk and wool.
From 100 to G9c.
ILLUMINATED CHEvGor DIAGoNALs'
various styles. 90 iuches wide.
From 81. to I5c.
NEW BESGALINEs, in plain colcrings.
From Sl.0o to zoe.
TAILORS' SUITlEGS, full 30 inches wide.
From Sl37ia to Sl.oo.
NEW Glaze SUITlNGS, four styles only.
From $175 to S1,25.
First foor....................10th-st building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

THE q. r. K. OF P. FAIR.-The fol
lowing was the vote at the Uniformed
Rank X. of P. fair last night:
Lady's Gold Watch-AIiss Florence
Turner, 10; Miss Eva barley, 5.
X. of P. Badge-M. d. Boyer, .
Chas. Kell, 6.
PC. Jewel-C. A. Evard, 5.
o. o. F. Pin--B r. Foley, ..
Columbia Division Z. r. X. of F., OF
Washington, will visit the fair tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

.'NroBE" will be the attraction at
the Opera House tonight. The mana
gers have placed every part of this bright
comedy in the hands Of a specially selected
artist. The same attention to the minor de.
tails of LIST season has again been given, and
those who know Mr.. Abbott as stage dl,
rector could expect nothing less of any pro-
duction with which his name is associated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

THE MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC
RAILWAY Co. have on sale on their Gals
single and round trip tickets from Mt.
Vernon, New Alexandria and >Alexan-
dria over the Pennsylvania and Balti-
more and Ohio railroads to Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York and intermediate points, and over
the B. & 0. to -Pittsburg, Cincinnati,
Chicago and ST. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

A gentleman from this city while re-
turning from the country last night was
thrown from his buggy and narrowly
escaped serious injury by his horse run
ming into pile of sand placed in the
road in West End aud on which no
light had been placed. The gentleman's
driver wss also thrown from the buggy
and badly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
JAPANESE DEPARTMENT.

SEVEN CENTS for choice of 800 articles
on the Ten Cent Table, including Mustard
Bowls, Pepper and Salt Shakers, Plates Cups
and Sauoers, Creamers, sc.
TEN CENTS for choice OF 300 articles on
the Fifteen Cent Table, including Mustard
Bowls, Brush Holders, Cups and Saucers, Rose
Bowls, Plates, Bakers, Pin Trays, sc.
FIFTEEN CENTS for choice of 300 arti-
Giles on the Twenty Cent Table, including
Puff Boxes, Vases, Teapots, Plates, &c.
TWENTY CENTS for choice of 300 articles
OH the Twenty-Five Cent Table, including
Fancy Plates Sugar Bowls Ring Trays, Pin
Receivers, Puff Boxes, Creamers, Vases, &c.
THIRTY-FIVE CENTS for choice of 300
articles on the Fifty Cent Table, including
Vases, Platters, Plates, Covered Soap Dishes,
Trays Mugs, Creamers, Butter Dishes, Crack
er Jars. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge J. K.
II. Norton presiding.-J. w. Hammond
VS.. City Council, Office Judgment in
favor of plaintiff for S4S for ice bill.
Frank II. Clement CO. VS.. Potomac
Novelty Co., judgment for plaintiff for
S976. 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
noy14 lot

PROPOSALS
i Alexandria, Va, Nov II, 1898
Sealed proposals will be received up to the
Oath instant, at s o'clock p m, for furnish
ing ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CORDS,
more or less, of merchantahle PINE WOOD,
to be delivered to the poor of the city as or
dered and in quantities not greater than one
quarter 90 of a cord.
The wood is to be delivered during the Pc
Rod from the 18th of December, 1893, to the
18th of March, 1894.
Bids should be addressed to the undcrsign-
ed, and will be opened at the Auditors Office
on Wednesday, December g. 1898, at eight
o'clock p. N.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any and all bids, and upon any failure of the
contractor to give satisfaction to cancel the
contract.
By order of the Committee on Poor.
THOMAS j. FANNON,
nov14 lot Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

ALLOW ME to add my tribute to the efficacy
of Ely's Cream Balm. l was suffering from a
severe sttark of influenza and catarrh and
was induced TO try your remedy: The result
was marvellous | could hardly artieulste,
aud in less than twenty -four hours tho CTS
tarrbal symptoms and my hOarseness disap-
peared aud WAS able TO sing heavy role In
Grand OPEN with voice unimpaired.
strongly recommend it to all sinsers.-Wm.
Il. Hamilton, Leading Basso OF the C. d. Hess
Grand Onera Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
@ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX.
dNDRLA.
Woodward Il Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. w,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS.
Il Alexandria, Va, Nov. IA, 1898.
Sealed proposals will he received up to the
Oath instant from the grocers of the city for
supplying the poor of the different wards
with the following
Good Extra Flour per pound.
Sound Boted Corn Meal per peck.
Good Coffee, roasted, per pound.
Good Tea per ounce.
Extra G Sugar per pound.
Sound Smoked Bacon per pound.
Good Sound Fish per dozen.
For three months from December ID, ] SOB,
with privilege of renewing after the exrira-
ton of above contract
Bids will be opened at the Auditors Office
on Wednesday, December &, 1893, at eight
o'clock y. II.
Notice is given that bids on an inferior
grade of the above articles will not be consid-
cred, as the committee intend that the goods
furnished shall be just what is called for
above.
The committee also reserve the right to re-
jGct any and all bids, to publish the prices Of
the successful bidders. and upon any failure
of the contractor to give satisfaction to cancel
the contract.
By order of the Committee on Poor.
THOMAS J. FANNON,
nny1A lot Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:06; sun sets
IA High water 1902 a. IN. and
- % = III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
ABOUT CL0A K s.

The radical change in cloak styles this
winter makes a new garment almost indis-
pensable. We have been very successful in
placing stylish garments and are in posi-
ton now to show the largest range Of styles
of the season.
Our buyer this week secured in New York
some rare bargains in the latest wraps all
made by first class manufacturers, and we.
place them on sale at prices not over two
thirds of their actual value.
Early purchasers secure the best values as
to styles, as many garments now in stock
cannot be duplicated. @~One price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

WEATHER PRosABnIrlEs.-For this
section generally fair; light northwes :
erly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

AUCTION SALES.
by Samuel H. Lunt, Auctionerr.

by Samuel Fl. Lunt, Auctionerr.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
L IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. VA.
By virtue OF decree entered in the chan
Gerry cause of Payne and wife VS.. Payne ct al,
at the November term, 1893, of the Circuit
Court of Alo1andris county. Virgins, the I'M
dersigned, commissioners therein appointed,
will an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

The old pump at the corner of Lee
and Gibbon streets is being replaced by
new one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her castosia.
When she was Child, she cried for Castork-
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas.o<is.
When sho had Children, she gave them Casto1a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

Try cup OF Ceylon Planters Tea Compa-
ny's Tea. Free in Japanese Department
from to 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
MEETINGS.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
the NORTHWESTERN IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY will be held at the Braddock
House. in the city of Alexandria, Va, on
MONDAY, the Goth day OF November, a. D.
1893 3. 80 o'clock Is ~, for the purpose
of electing Board of Directors for the ensu-
ing year and tIansacting such other business
as may come before the meeting.
CLARENCE BAKER,
nov13 1w Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
WEDNESDAY.

dersigned, commissioners therein appointed,
will on
WEDNESDAY,
the 29th day of November 1893,
at p. m, on the premises, offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder, all of
that certain TRACT OF LAND lying and b. :.
ing situate in Alezandria county, Va, near
Wnnder cross roads and adjoining the lands
of Rozier Marcy, and near the former home
of the late Caleb Cushing, and containing
eight acres. two roods and six poles.
This tract of land has no buildings upon it,
but is one of the handsomest building sites
abound Washington city, about three miles
distant, possessing magnificent view of the
city and Potomac river, and being only few
minutes walk from the proposed electric
railroad from Washington by way of Ballston
u Falls Church.
Terms of Sale: Onc-third cash and the resi-
due ia six, twelve and eighteen months; the
purchaser to execute his bonds, with ap-
proved personal security, bearing interest
from day of ssle for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained until all the pnr-
chase money shall have been paid or, ut the
option of the purchaser, all the purchase
| money can be paid cash.
JAMES E. CLEMENTS,
W. w. DOUGLAS, Conlmrs.
c. E. NICOL.
l, H. Il. Young, Clerk of the Circuit
| Court of Alexandria county, Virginia,
do certify that bond with security in
the penalty of $1,000 has been executed
| by the commissioners, c. E. Nicol, James E.
| Clements and w. W. Douglas, in accordance
| with decree in suit of Payne and wife vs..
| Payne ct al pending in said court. Given
| under nv hand as clerk of said court this
14th day of November, 1898.
Teste: d. ID. YOUNG.
Clerk.
Persons desiring will be taken to view the
above property Oh or before the day of sale by
calling upon James E. Clements, 1921 +
street, IL W. Washington, d. G. nov14 IS
NToTICE! NOTICE!
This is to notify my customers that have
moved to my new store, No. TIC King street,
where shall as usual have fresh and com.
plete stock of
| MILLINERY GOODS, NOTIONS ETC.
Requesting further patronage am respect
fully, MISS ANNIE HURDLE.
L
NOTICE.
A dividend of TWO DOLLARS per share
will be paid to the stockholders Of the ALEX
ANDRIA WATER COMPANY at their office,
No. AS Prince street. on aud after NOVEM-
Der 22ND, 1893.
THOS. LEADBEATER,
Treasurer.
Office hours-9 to II a. m. and 2 to p. n
noy14 st
HAMS CHEAPER-In order to close out
! IL Missouri Hams haYe reduced prices to
| lac. j. G. A1LBURN.
DREsS and APRON GINGHANs in great
! ~ variety from Sc per yard up, at
AMOS b. SLAYMAKER'S.
DURE LARD and SUGAR CURED
SHOULDERS for sale at -educed price.
&c MILBURN.
NEW crop JAPAN TEA, fine quality, jus:
IN received aud for sale at 6Oc, by
I.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
WANTS.

A RESPECTABLE lady and little girl,
IA with best of references, would like 10
rent TWO UNFINISHED ROOMS. Ad-
dress, <. NJ, General Delivery City Postoffice,
nov11 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

HEATERS FOR BETWEEN SEASONS.
Just the thing for this changeablc weather, as
they can be turned on or of instantly, and
without the least trouble. The Fails Heat
or 81 80.
The "Star" Heater $6.75 up.
Fifth floor. ................11th-st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
uoUsEFURNIsHING DEPARTMENT.

With the approach of Thanksgiving you
should have Roasting Pan. The Covered
Rooster makes the turkey more tender and
juicy than any other, and saves fully pound
of meat in ten, does not need watching all the
time, as tho contents cannot possibly burn.
Coo, 75c, and 90c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14
OFFICIAL.
STATE TAXES.
NOTICE TO STATE TAXPAYERS.
LOST.

T OsT-saturday, TWO LACE PINS. one
IL a crescent pearl setting, the other a bow
knot diamond setting. liberal reward is
offered if returned to 315 King street.
nov13 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

Persons desiring will be taken to view the
above property on or before the day of sale by
calling upon James E. Clements, 1921 +
street, II. W. Washington, d. C.. nov14 IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

NROP OF -RAIsTNS-London layer,
" Sultaus, Valentia, Muscatels and Seed
less, just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

CROP OF 1S93-PRUNES-
" French and Califoi MIA. just received by
Fl C. WALLACE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

NTELRosE RYE WHISKY in quart bot
If1 ties 4 and years old for sale by
H. c. WALLACE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

NOR extra size in UNDERWEAR 60 to
Il CHAPMAN'S, 424 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-14

nPEN At NIGHT UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK
~ from this date until the end of the holi.
6as season. F. J. MILLER & son.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-06-08
95eneraI Advertisements.

p5rnrral Advertisements.
THE
STAR.
The STAR now has the larg-
est circulation of any evening
paper, and is gaining ground
A.
go
news o. It's entire parish wit"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-06-08
Testing His Strength.

| was sitting out in front Of the col.
onels store in a Kentucky town, when
a colored man came up to the pump
with bucket in his hand.
Here, Sile," exclaimed the colonel,
"Pve been looking for you"
eyes, boss; what yer want? re,
sponded Silas, coming before the col.
one like cul prt.
wasn't that you | saw fooling around
my chicken coop last night2"
"Deed hit wuzn't, boss.
"No lying, you black rascal it was
you and l can prove it. What were
you doing there?"
"Nothin', boss"
weren't you trying to steal another
chicken"
deed | wuzn't, boss"
''Now lock here, Sile, | want to know
about this and Pm going to- If you
don't tell the whole truth I'll hand you
over to the law"
Sllas was badly frightened,
"Fo' de Lawd, boss, doan do dat,
he pleaded, "Ise gwinter tell de troof
| wuz dar, boss, but wuzn't dar ter
steal no chickens. Deed | wuzn't,
boss. l done got ligion las week, san,
an | jis' wuz down dar 'mongst dem
chickens ter see eff | he'd de real powah
ter us temptation, boss. Da's what |
wuz dom dar, boss, an thank de good
Lawd, boss, done got erway safe. -
Detroit Free Press.