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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
70 Cleanse the System.

Ehectually, yet gently, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is inn
pure or sluggish, to permanently cure
habitual constipation, TO awaken the
kidneys and liver to a healthy activi-
ty, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds or fe-
vers, use Syrup of Figs
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Just received-the latest styles in
soft roll crush top hats, at $3.50 81
and $5. SHARPE JORDAN.
620-10t
Cut Rate to Chicago and Return

The Iron Mountain route has made
reduced rate of $3.50 for the round
trip to Chicago and return, tickets
good until Nov. Is to return; also q
round trip rate Of $3.50 to st. Louis
and return, good returning until Nov.
18th. c. E. SwINDELl, Tkt. Agt.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

We are pleased to see our handsome
friend, Hamp Wisdom, out, after Sc
we're attack of fever, which has been
the means of confining him to his
room for the past two weeks.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve ice cream and cake every
Thursday afternoon and evening, dur
ing the summer, commencing April
29th. The proceeds will be used to-
ward buying carpets and furniture
for new church. 4-21-f
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Wilbur Paup, one ofSheriff Blythe's
excellent Deputies, returned from
Little Rock Arkansas this a. m. whith-
er he went to carry prisoners, convic-
ted at the present term Of Miller Cir
cult Court, to the penetentiary.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Frank Paul, the handsome man of
the Iron Mountain Passenger service,
is passing the day in the city, engaged
incidentally, in keeping McElroy out
of mischief.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

w. A. Battaile, state circulation
agent in Texas for the st. Louis Re-
public, was in the city yesterday look
ing after the interest of that paper.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

A novel sight-the man that walks
on water and rides a water bicycle.
Also grand concert by Brower's band
at Pleasant Lake, Sunday, June 25th.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Mothers, the Stuarts have just re-
ceived large line Of Knee pants,
sizes from to IA years, at prices from
SOC TO $500. These goods have the
patent extension waste band. Take
no other. 3-11
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Mr.. Lee Estes, accompanied by his
accomplished sister Miss Nell, arrived
home on the Cannon Ball this after
noon, from Austin and other Texas
cities.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
McEItae,a Q gylne OF CaYduI

and THEDFORD'S BLAcK-DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
Texarkana:
Smith Drug Company.
w A Robinson.
S Lemly.
EN- Williams.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Gentlemen, have you seen those
spring coats and vests, lined in silk,
suit prices from $3.50 to $4,000 at
Stuarts?.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Conductor McElroy, the popular
passenger man of the Iron Mountain,
is spending the day with his Texar-
kama friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Epilepsy cured by DR.. Miles Nervins.

For first class steaks, pork, sausage,
ETC., call on L. O. Welcome, the old,
reliable market man. If.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

A wide range Of patterns and styles,
in the latest creations of ncckwear,
handkerchiefs, hosiery, underwear,
and colored shirts, at Sharpe Il Jor-
dams. d-4.tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

See the new finish Harper is giving
his patrons. 1t is fine. Can't be
surpassed in any city, St
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Sliced ham and chlpped corned
oeef, in quantities to suit, at Huddle-
ston Bros. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Cabinet Photos $1.O0 per dozen till
July 1st, regular finish, at Harper's
Gallery. 3t.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Call and examine those lovely hiatt
at Lizzie O'DonnelI's Temple o.
Fashion. 6-23-8t.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Call and examine those nice goods
at the Temple of Fashion, sold at cost
for thirty days. s-23-St.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

&C. Miller, of Biyins, Texas, is I
visitor in our midst to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Mems Tan, Kangaroo, Cordovan and
Calf Shoes. New goods, guaranteed
and perfect fitting, at
SHARPE & JoRDAN's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Phospho- Peptine.

Each glass contains enough pure
pepsn TO dissolve 1000 grains albu-
men-besides being the most delicious
drink ever offered SMITH DRUG Co,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

B. f. Ward has opened new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No.
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage, 1-6 If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The Temple Of Fashion will not dis.
appoint its customers and the publ,
generally. It's beautiful and stylish
new millinery goods, for spring and
summer will please the trade. Call
early. $40
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

G. M. Cugs, of Centerville, La,
came in last evening, and remaining
over, is passing the day in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

+. A. Atwood, of Ingersol, came in
this morning and is one of the num-
Der of visitors in the "Gate City,"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

AT Sharpe Il Jordan's you can find
the newest things, in hats and fur
nishing goods. 5 tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Bargains In unredeemed jewelry
watches, diamonds, pistols, etc, etc
vt Louis Heilbron's. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Do you want your safe moved? ]
30, call on Hunter Transfer Co.
12-16-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

so dozen fancy bordered Wilson
Bros. gents handkerchiets, rs cents
each, at Stuart's. Silks without end
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

w. II. Hunt, of Queen City Tex.
is spending the day in the city, a
guest at the Huckins House.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

A. Leneri, of Marshall Tex, is still
in the city, having spent the past few
days with his friends here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Cabinet Photos $1.00 per dozen till
July 1st, regular finish, at Harper's
Gallery. 3t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

w. L. Taland, of Stamps, is spend
ing the day in the city, guest at the
Huckins.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

We have on hand, and keep sup
piled with the best of live and dressed
poultry, eggs, butter, etc.
If HUDDLEsT0N BROS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Chas. A, Ringler, of Pine Bluff, is
passing the day here, guest at the
Cosmopolitan.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Just received, an elegant line Of
high back dining chairs at Reeves
Richardson & Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The Hunter Transfer Co. will move
your piano with care, and at reasona-
ble figures. See them. 12-16-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Louis, Heilbron, the reliable money
lender, lends money on all collaterals
Business strictly confidential. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Everything in the way of travelling
bags and trunks at Sharpe & Jordan's.
6-20-10t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

II. f. Green, q substantial citizen of
Henderson, Texas, spent yesterday in
the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Old gold and silver bought at Louis
Heilbron's, the Jeweler. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

W. l.. Connevy, prominent New
Lewisyille business man is in the city
to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
What Do You Take

Medicine for? Because you are sick
and want to get well, or because you
wish to prevent illness. Then remem-
ber that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures all
diseases caused by impure blood.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Cuticura ResoIvent

The new Blood and Skin Purifier, internally, and
CUTIcURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTIcURA
Soar, an exquisite Skin Beautifer, externally, in.
stanty relieve and speedily cure every disease and
humor Of the skin, scalp, and blood, with loss OF
hair from infancy to age, from pimples to scrofua
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

l.. M. Caller expert sewing ma
chine repairer; all work guaranteed.
Leave orders at j, r. Murphy's second
hand store, 301, East Broad 81. evtf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

F. Ratcliff, a citizen of Gurdon,
Ark, spent yesterday here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Go to Reeves, Richardson & Ligon's
for dining chairs. Sold on easy pay
ments.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

For fine veal, lamb, pork. steak, and
sausages, call at Huddleston Bros
meat market. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Just received al Stuart's direct from
the New York factory, the largest
line Of neckwear they have ever han
died 3-11
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Railroad tickets bought and sold at
Louis Heilbron's. tt.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

John ]. Kemp, of Kildare, Tex, is
spending the day in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Just received, a nice line of Folding
beds, at Reeves, Richardson & Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

We carry all the latest odors in
handkerchief extracts, toilet waters,
etc. SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

For China closets go to Reeves
Richardson e. Ligons.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

D. Hardness is down fren Hope,
greeting his Texarkana friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Dressed antelope, turkey, fish, ETC.,
ut Huddleston Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Fat pork, juicy steak and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Butter Cups and Fruit Tablets, all
navors, at Smith Drug Co. 5 17tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Grand closing ou sale at the Tenn
pie of Fashion. 6-29-St.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Watches at a great sacrifice at Louis
Heilbron's If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Best fresh meats scan always be
found at L. O. Welcomes meat mar.
ket. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

A Fine Line of millinery, Hats and
Notions at the Temple of Fash
ion. 6-23-8t.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Iron Tone-the most reliable nerve
and brain tonic, at Smiths Fountain.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Straw hats from Baltimore factory
just received, at Stuarts. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Misses Leila and Lille Fort and
Fannie Montgomery have returned
from visit to relatives and friends at
New Lewisyille, Ark. The Misses
Fort stopped over a few hours in this
city, en-route to their homo at Paris,
Texas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The Stuarts have received a specia.
line of genuine Dunlap and Roelofs
mats, for stout men, very latest styles.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Sold everywhere Price, CUTIouRA, &c.,; Soar,
a5c.; RssoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
ES-" How to Cure Skin Diseases" Ga pages,
20 illustrations, and 100 testimonials. Mailed free
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Alphonse King, the man who Great
ed such great sensation by walking
and riding his Marine Bicycle across
the turbulent waters of Niagara Falls,
has been engaged at an enormous
expense, to give his aquatic exhibit
ton at Pleasant Lake, Sunday, June
25th. 6-22-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The Temple Of Fashion is receiving
new millinery daily, direct from New
York. Latest STYLES and lowest prices.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Defiance Hams are the best. At d
w. Davis. 6-S-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Curtain poles and fixtures at Reeves
Richardson & Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Fat pork, juicy steak, and best sau-
sage. at Welcomes meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
New Department at the Temple Of
Fashion.

Mrs. Lizzie ODonnell has engaged
the services of first-class and expert
enced hair-dresser, at the Temple of
Fashion, who is now ready to serve
the ladies of Texarkana and surround
ing vicinity. 20-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Youths and boys--four years old
and up--can be fitted at Stuart's.
Latest novelties Ia all styles and
prices 3-17
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

For Folding beds go to Reeves,
Richardson Il Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Curtain poles at Reeves, Richardson
& Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Folding Beds at Reeves, Richardson
& Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Orange, Cherry, Raspberry and
Grape Phosphates at Smiths Foun-
tain. 5-17tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Two good four-room cottages fol
rent Apply to
11-3-tf DR.. Il. M. WILLIAMS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

About fifty or more of the Arkan-
sas editors, many of them accompanl-
ed by their wives or daughters, excur-
ted yesterday from Fort Smith to
Chicago, to take in the Worlds Fair.
With our "better-half' we expect to
visit the Fair in September.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
l.. L. STARKS,
STRICTLY DEMOCRATIC
Contractor and Builder.

guarantee all my work, and do
none but what Is first -class--will not
turn out poor job.
/, Give me a call, or write me through
the Texarkana postoflice, and | win
submit n bid, For work do, will
make no charges for plans and specia-
cations. LII. STAnK
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

W.. Bowen, of Dallas, is in the
city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

LOCAL NEWS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Cost sale at the Temple of Fashion.
Call and buy 6-2S-ot.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The editor and his wife have return.
ed home. We had thought and in
tended to write more of our trip and
the cordial and open-handed hospital
ity of Fort Smith, in entertaining the
Arkansas Press Association, but find
business otherwise demands prece-
dence, hence reluctantly pass it by.
Enjoyed to the utmost the trip and
association with brother editors.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Children Cry for Pitchers Casto1a,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The through sleeper to Chicago via
the Cotton Belt is proving eminently
satisfactory to the officials, and Mr..
Godbold states that most of the entire
space is taken on leaving here, and
likely the second sleeper will be put
INTO aeryice
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The ladies of the Episcopal guild
wish to return thanks for the follow
ing donations to the lawn party. We
can assure the gentlemen their dons-
tions are highly appreciated, especially
by the president, Mrs. w. H. McCart.
ney;
Texas Produce Col box candles.
Interstate Bottling Co.. cases
soda water.
Texarkana Ice Co.-400 lbs. ice.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Choice dried beef at D. W. Davis
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
A Run ON ParIOr Furniture.

There is never run without rea-
son.
We are selling Parlor Suits at
prices never offered before in our city.
The quality Of these suites accounts
for the run, and the price is low
enough to turn the run into a gallop.
Come and inspect these suits; it is our
business to show as well as to sell,
and it Is not the least trouble in the
world to show you through our beau
tiful stock, which is complete in every
variety Of furniture, and the finest
stock Of carpets ever shown in the
city.
Cash or easy payments.
WOODFIN FURNITURE CO.,
104 East Broad Street,
Texarkana, Ark.
Pine Bluff, Ark.
Branch Houses I Alexandria, La.
New Iberia, La.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Sale Of Privileges.

Parties desiring refreshment privi-
leges at Pleasant lake, on the occasion
Of the Switchmens Picnic, on July A,
can obtain same by applying at once
to the undersigned:
MCDOWELL MAYS, !
WILLIAM KELLEY, Com
Cliff FRANK NEPHEW.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

MO OTHER Sarsaparilla has the
- careful personal supervision Of the
proprietor in all the details Of its prepa-
raion as has HOODS Sarsaparilla
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
llo. For The Lakesl

Pleasant Lake on the Texarkana &
Fort Smith railway is one of the
most delightful resorts in the country
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

had very severe case Of what the doctors called
ring worm or tetter on my foot. After trying sew
era of the best physicians for over year without
benefit, was induced to try your CUTicURA REM
DIES, which completely cured me.
JOHN G, SHOFNER, Nashville, Tom.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

The preliminary lines of survey on
the proposed route of construction for
the extension of the Texarkana Il Ft.
Smith railway, north, to connect with
the Kansas City, Pittsburg e Gulf at
Ft. Smith, have all been completed
and the surveying corps moved back
to original headquarters. The pre-
liminary work will be followed imme-
diately by the location of the perma-
nent line of survey, which in turn will
be followed by the letting of contracts
for construction. Thus the work
moves forward, and each day brings
us nearer the long looked for and ca
gerly awaited time when the cry of all
aboard for TT. Smith, Kansas City,
ETC., will be heard at the depot of this
system in our city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Dion Lodge No. 29 and Texarkana
Lodge No. 60, K. of P. will unite with
the uniform division of this city in q
grand memorial service on Pythian
Memorial Day. The service to be
conducted publicly on Sunday, the
2nd of July. In accordance with a
previously arranged programme ofex-
ercises, which will be duly published
in the papers of the city. The Pythians
are noted for their zeal and energy in
all they undertake and the fact that
this event is one in which every men,
Der of the order feels deep personal
interest insures it excellence of ar
rangement in all of its details.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Those Wonderful Rings.

Purely vegetable, Hoods pills, 25c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Cuticura Never Failed

have been using your CUrIcURA REMEDIES for
several years, especially the CUTIoURA, and 1t has
never failed to do what's claimed forit tbs about
the only remedy keep in my house all the time.
would not be without 1t for money. think 1t is
kinds Of sores, new or old, and it always cures
them. PROF. j. W. PORTS,
Davis Military School, Winston, N. @.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

Opium Habit cured by DR.. Miles Nervine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

All commune atoms should be addressed
o the DEMOCRAT.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23
Try BLACk-DRAuGHT tea for Dyspepsia.

f-a-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-23

6ltf
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15
A Strange Lake in Africa

Lake Assal. one of the finest salt
lakes in the world, in the district of
Obocl5, East Africa, only a few miles
from the head of the Bay of Tadjouiah,
has been bought by Mr.. Chefneux from
the French government. All along the
edge of the lake. which comprises only
sixteen square miles, is bed of near
" pure salt about foot in thickness.
The water of the lake is so surcharged
with salt that ii is impossible to sink
in it. The bottom is apparently led
of solid salt The heavy waters lave
the base of jagged and PERCEPTIONS
mountains which descend to the edge
of the lake, making it almost impossi-
BILE to travel around it. MIR. ChefneuX
will probably carry on his work by
floating machinery on the lake and
dredging in the salt bed at its bottom
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15
An Incident in a Dark Tunnel.

Twoyoung married men in the Salem
excursion 10 Newport recently played
a rather sweet joke on their wives
Before entering the long tunnel at Elk
City each was sitting with the others
wife. They agreed to exchange seats in
the long tunnel and each kiss his own
wife. Well, they did as agreed. One Of
the young women screamed terribly
and attracted the attention of the
whole car, and all had hearty laugh
at her expense, when the light broke
in upon her, resisting fiercely and in
her husbands arms The one kept
perfectly still, and she and her husbanc
had a good laugh on each other when
the light broke on them. She said she
did not know but what il was her hus-
band, and did not want 10 give il away
if il was not Salem IN. W Journal
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15

..rv I yeI-. cash 90 advance ST 50
40 80 NOT paid 'sJhtn months I75
b. not ptld Within months. 2 90
do % ngt paid within the year. 20
D.. .l persons residing outside OF the county
~. .s- additional Ter year wtli &c charged 70
u. ara~e.
..a no event VIII the above terms ne de-
-.. r-rru. and those who tou consult tneir
ser. -t- o. psiy ua- iu advance must not e.
r. .r gi7rcl uu the same iooring "a those y no
..ss.is iayt bo distinctly understood froE-
NJ. .la .urrsri.
r.v rgr your parcr before sou stop It. ~ stol
-... r.usL None but sCaiawuEs Gu otherwise
D. ra q sCIi4waZ-Iilc rs TOO short.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15

An American and an Englishman
were one day sitting on the balcony of
the Anglo-American C lub in Brussels,
passing the rather slow hours in
little friendly guying of each other. The
Englishman sat facing the American
flag, and the A merican sat facing the
English flag. After brief lull in the
sharpshooting the Englshman came
ont with: Il say old man, ye cawn'
imagine what your flag reminds me
Of"
The American was serious. ''Well,
what is it?''
why il reminds me of a deuced big
gridiron, don't you know"
The American smiled sad smile and
then said: "All right, Johnny. But
what do you think your flag reminds
me of?'
Don't know.
well, it reminds me of a darned big
beefsteak that we can fry on our grid
iron. boston Budget
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15
q SLIGHT MISTAKE
An omciou- Smart Man Gets Himself In
to Trouble.

An OGiriouz Smart Man
to Trouble.
The smart man was getting on
train. when he saw a couple ahead of
him who at once challenged his atten-
ton and Indignation. The husband
was walking off with his hands in his
rockets. while the wife carried baby
and a large basket and valise.
This was too much for the smart man
and, stepping up to the overloaded
woman, he said:
Let me assist you, madam, and,
scizin~ the basket and valise, he ran
after the husband, whom he grabbed
without ceemony.
Here, sir, carry these things for
your wife | should think you would
be ashamed to call yourself a man, and
permit your wife to bear all to- bur
dens in this way. Let this be a lesson
to you. sir, to-
''Hello.' interrupted the stranger, in
dignantly, ''she amt my wife. l never
saw the woman in my life till now"
AT the same time the woman was
shricking at the top of her voice: stop
thief and it took the smart mans ut
most eloquence to convince the depot
policeman that he was not sneak
thief. instead of n self-apPointed re
former of other peoples morals and
mauners.-Detroit Free Press
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15
THE DUDE.

The dude is what the dandy was,
Raised TO the Nh degree:
As odd "A human specimen
A mortal eyes can see
His famtiess collar towers high,
Ills patent CATERS glow
He calls himself the cream of earth,
tOr what hc doesn't know.
a monOclc adOrns his eye,
A cane rests in his hand:
Too idle is he, far to work,
OR cen 10 uuders tand
He doesn't dance-he dotes on form
Is lauSuid as a beau;
But makes a wall-dower picturesque,
As all the ladies know.
'Tis hard 10 guess his aim in life,
Since things are SO pasSe;
The mercst trific troubles him
Though why, no one can say.
@
His chief eXertion is to dress,
To sleep ut times, and cat.
And show himself adnirlugly
To folks in town and street
Each nation has its special dude.
To certain features true:
But one may say-to steal joke
The Yankee dude'n do"
Joel Benton, in Once Week.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1893-12-15
She Was Down ON Boys.

A little girl but fouryears old was OBJ
served To bc very devout in church and
to be very eager not To miss attending
the services. What do you do, when
YOU are there. Rosic?' asked a lady
friend, lyon cannot read .ld you must
get very tired of such long services?"
The little one shook her head gravely.
II am never tired. - she said, Il have SO
much To say TO God What do You
say, do tell me" persisted the lady.
The child climbed on her knee, and
whispered with all her soul in her
eyes: Il cannot go to church too often
to thank God-I was not born a boy"