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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
u. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, j
WEATHER BUREAU,
SAVANNAH. GA, Feb. 6, 10 P. NJ.
SYNOPSIS.

The maximum temperature for the day
was Ga and the minimum 800, the mean
temperature being So, or Sc below the
normal.
The total rainfall for the twenty-four
hours ending at 8 o'clock D. m. was IA Of
an inch.
The area of high pressure, cold wave,
noted in Sunday nights synopsis as
having made its appearance in the
extreme northwest, has moved SOUTH
eastward to Nebraska. A decided fall
in temperature has taken place in Indiana,
Illinois, Northern Michigan, Eastern Min
nesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas.
Western Tennessee, Arkansas and North
eastern Texas.
The temperature at 8 p. m. at Kansas
City was 44e lower than at the same hour
Sunday night, 40 lower at Davenport and
Fort Smith, 36a lower at st. Louis and 24'
lower at Chicago
The temperature has generally risen in
the lower lake region, Ohio valley, Middle
and Eastern Tennessee, throughout the At
lantic states, Florida and the East Gulf
states.
At 8 O'Clock D. m. clear weather prevailed
along the immediate Georgia and East
Florida coasts, in extreme Northwestern
Florida, Middle Alabama, along the i'm
mediate Western Gulf coast, in Eastern
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Administrators Sale
|. D. &R D. LaROGhe, AIGtionGGrS.

BY virtue OF an order granted by the Honorable
tho Court Of Ordinary OF Chatham county,
Ga, will sell on premises during the usual
hours OF sale, on FRIDAY, the 18th day Of
February. 1885,
All the DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,, To
BACCOS and LIQUORS in store at @. r. r.
DRY G0ODs. GA0GERfitG T0RsGC0S and
LIQUORS in store, West Boundary and Canal
streets also HORSES, / BUGGY. Sold TO
distribution aud payment Of debts Terms
cash. ALEXANDER K, FAWCETT
Administrator Estate @. John H. Woeltien,
Deceased
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although SINCE he gave up housekeeping he
has not been 50 much at the club.
he said when / saw him yesterday he re-
fused to believe the story that the papers had
been drawn in the case.
mo truth in it at all, y be declared. "It's
one of those rumors that folks get up who
haven't anything else to do. shouldn't
wonder if it started up at the Manhattan
Club. I'll have to go up there tonight and
find out what they think is the foundation
for it."
He smiled contentedIy as If a law court
were the last place in which he expected 10
appear.
WOULDN'T LET HIM TALK.
Just then Lawyer Wallach walked in,
and when he heard what was the problem
under debate be announced in cold and
formal tones:
"Mr. Buok has nothing whatever to say
on the subject
But he has already denied that there is
anything in the story"
The lawyer frowned.
If I'd been here l wouldn't have let him
say even that" he remarked.
A LAWYERS CLERK AFTER HIM.
While Mr. Bucki was at the Manhattan
Club trying to find out what had been said
about him sn active looking youth, sur
rounded by a legal atmosphere, and who
was recognized as clerk in the employ Of
Howe & Hummel, was searching for him TO
let him see the summons
When | asked Lawyer Hummel about the
suit he seemed surprised, declined absolutely
to say word and abruptly changed the
conversation.
The friends Of the plaintiff say she COM
planned frequently of the cold and imperi-
Gus demeanor Of her husband, but the
itemized description Of the demeanor will
not be known until the affidavits are filed.
Mr.. Bucki's friends deny that his demeanor
was anything of the kind.
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Under and by virtue Of a mortgage f. "a
u issued out Of Chatham Superior Court in
favor Of MARIA @. KOLLOCK and JANE
KOELOCK vs.. CHARLES p. ROSSIGNOL, !
have levied upon the following described prop
erty Of the defendant, tO-wit:
All that certain lot tract or parcel Of land
situated in said county Of Chatham and state Of
Georgia, about five miles from the city Of ga
vannah, and being a portion of the "Kollock
Tract" originally Acton Plantation" and des.
iRnated on map OF the same made by John r.
Tebeau, surveyor Of Chatham county. June %,
1890, as lot number two r. containing forty
four and thirty one hundredths IA 3oi00)
acres aud bounded north by a dam. east by
White Bluff road, called also the Vernon she'll
road, south by a road twenty (2O) feet wide, and
west by a canal.
And win offer the said above described prop
erty OF the defendant for sale at public outcry,
before the Court House door Of Chatham
county IN the city Of Savannah, on the FIRST
TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY, 1898, during the
legal hours Of sale, to sAtisfy said mortgage
Il. IA Terms cash, purchaser paying for titles.
JOHN T. ROMAN
Sheriff O. Co Ca
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MEDICAL.

every child takes readily.
9. They're perfectly easy in their &C
tion-no gripping, no disturbance.
8. Their effects last There's no re
action afterwards. They regulate or
cleanse the system, according to size OF
dose.
4. They're the cheapest, for they're
Guaranteed to give satisfaction, or your
money is returned. You pay only for
the good you get
5. Put up in glass-are always fresh.
6. They cure Constipation, lndiges-
ton, Bilious Attacks, Sick or Bllous
Headaches, and all arrangements OF ths
liver, stomach and bowels.
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EOR RENT. the 2-story brick store, az East
II Broad street. we'll located for a liquor and
grocery store. Apply to JOHN r. DILLON,
Receiver, 50 Bay street.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

CTATR OF GEORGIA, CoUNTY OF CHATHAM.
= MILE DENNEGAL We. VIM HENRY
DENNEGAL. Libel for divorce in Chatham Su-
perior court, March Term, 1898 To WILLIAM
hereby required to be and appear at the next
term Of Chatham Superior Court 30 be held on
the FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH, 1893, at the
County Court House, in the city of Savannah
by 10 O'Clock A. NJ, then and there to answer
the complaint in the above stated case as In
default thereof the court will proceed as to
justice shall eppertain.
Witness the Honorable ROBERT FALLIGANT
judge of said court, this 18th Gay of Deem
Der, 1892. JAMES K. P CARR,
Clerk S. c., @. c., Ga.
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Iowa and west of the Mississippi north of
Texas.
Elsewhere oloudiness was reported, with
rain falling at Mobile, Memphis, Augusta,
Cincinnati. Cleveland, Pittsburg and Buff
talo, and snow at Indianapolis. The
barometrtc trough has drifted eastward and
tonight extends from the lower lake re-
gion southwestward to the Western Gulf
coast.
The forecast for Savannah and vicinity is:
Rain; followed by clearing, colder Tues
day night; winds becoming northwest.
P. Il. SMYTH,
ObserYer Meather Rnraan
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Local Record for the Morning News.
Local foreoa4t for Savannah and vicinity
till midnight Feb. z, 1898: Rain, fol-
lowed by clearing; colder Tuesday night
winds becoming northwest.
Official forecast for Georgia: Showers
clearing in western portion; variable winds ;
colder Tuesday night; probably cold wave
in western portion.
Eastern Florida: Local showers; easterly
winds; colder in northern ortion by WEEDS
nesday morning.
Comparison u mean temperature at Savan-
nah. Ca, Feb. 6, 1898. with the normal for
the daY-
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AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS
Administrators Sale
|. D. &R.D. iaROChe, AlCtiOnGGTS

by virtue Of an order granted by the Honorable
HAMPTON L. FERRILL, Ordinary for Chatham
county Georgia, 1 will sell before the Court
House door. in the city Of Savannah, Ca. on
TUESDAY, the 7th day OF March, 1898:
All that lot Of land known as lot tNo. q four
OF the eastern portion Of lot number ten 40, OF
Farm lot number five 90 Holland tything, Per
eival ward, situated on the west side Of Barnard
street. second south Of Anderson; one % share
Of the capital stock Of Chatham Real Estate
and Improvement Company, series A; also.
equity Of redemption TO lots Nos. 1, and in
block A, having front Of about 80 feet on
Acacia street in Southville, upon which one
hundred and eighty dollars has been paid Sold
for distribution and payment Of debts Terms
cash. J.F. BROOKS.
Administrator Estate Of Rosa Woodruff.
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CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 6, 1898
The Assessment Book containing valuation
OF real estate and improvements and property
OF every kind not previously assessed, new
buildings erected and additions and improve
ments made since the last regular assessment,
is now open for inspection in this office, and
notice Is hereby given,to all concerned to file
their objections, if any they have, within thirty
days from this date otherwise the assessments
therein contained will be FINAL and CONCLUSIVE
as establishing the value by which to estimate
the tax to be collected Objections must be
made in writing and addressed to the ASSESS
MENT COMMITTEE and left with the Clerk OF
Council. Q. s. HARDEE,
City
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Maximum temperature, 6lo. minimum TEN
perature. 30'
The hight Of the river at Augusta at
o'clock a. m. yesterday augusta timel
was 8. 3 feet.
Observations taken at the same moment OF
tlmeat all stations TOR the MOANING NBwa
EAYANMAa. Eco. 6 I.35 p. n. CITY Time.
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SIX POINTS
out of many,
where Doctor
Pierce's Pellets
are better
than other
pills
l. They're
the smallest,
and easiest to
take little,
sugar coated
granules that
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FAI.K CLOTHING co.
FOR 50

You can geta new pair of Pants
that even with your old coat and
vest will improve your appear
anCe conslderabIy-We are
holding a special sale of Pants
at So 50-It is composed of
goods which sold earlier in the
season for So SO, SIS, So and
ST.
Note the dispIayin our Cloth
ing window
FALK CLOTHING 90.
Haveyou bought any of that Under
wear which we are sacrificing?
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Sale
|. D. & R. D. laROChe, AuCti0lGGTS.

by virtue Of an order granted by the Honorable
HAMPTON L. FERRtLL, Ordinary for Chatham
county, Georgia, we will sell before the
Court House door, in the city Of Savannah,
Ga. during the legal hours OF sale. on TUES
DAY, March tn, 1898:
All that five (5) acres Of land situated in Chat
ham county, Georgia. on tho Augusta road.
near the railroad. five miles west of the city, with
the dwelling house thereon. ell improved and
we'll adapted for truck farming. Sold as the
property OF the late APRIL WILLIAMS for
distribution and payment Of debts.
Titles good. Terms cash.
ISAIAH D. SEGEE,
Administrator Estate April Williams, De
ceased.
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CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, Is words or more, 10
This column inserted for ONE GENT A WORD,
Cash in Advance, each Insertion
Everybody who has any want 70 supply. any
thing to buy or sell any business or Rcoommo-
cations to secure; indeed, any wish to crafty,
should advertise in this column.
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Phillips, Digastible Cocoa

A44l4k0 @J4e5 OSkADl6 SOCOh
Produces feeling Of hghtness and buoyAncy
as against that of weight, headache and de-
preston, so common with the ordinary cocoa.
1t is the only cocoa with rich chocolate flavor.
nd
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$Tindicates tracs Of rain or snow.
z. H, SMYTa. Observer Weather Bureau.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


CTATE OF GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY. 49,
- WHEREAS LEWIS r. TURNER has filed
his petition to the Court Of Ordinary for said
county alleging that certain clerical errors and
mistakes appear in the proceedings under which
letters Of administration we're taken out on the
estate OF MRS SARAH Z. BATTERSBY, de-
ceased, and under which he claims he has been
appointed one Of the administrators Of said
estate, and prays that said clerical errors and
mistakes may be corrected, and that his ap
poinJment as an administrator Of said estate
may be ratified and confirmed by The order and
decree OF this honorable court; that the sale OF
lot No. g. Jekyl tything, Derby ward Savan-
nab, Georgia, by him as such administrator may
be ratified and confirmed. and that all of his
acts and deeds as administrator upon Eaid
estate may be ratified and confirmed and de
clared to be OF the same force and effect as IL
said clerical errors and omissions had not been
made.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
mouish all whom IL may concern TO be and ap-
pear before SAID court to make objections If
any they have) on or tefore the FIRST MON
DAY IN MARCH NEXT. otherwise this court
will proceed as to justice shall appsrtain.
Witness the Honorable Hampton l.. FerTill,
Ordinary for Chatham County, this Sd day Of
January. 1888 FRANK T.. KEILBACH,
Clerk q O a. 10
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= EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice Is
VI hereby given that ] have made application
to the Court of Ordinary for Chatham county,
for leave to sell tWenty-six t2Gl shares OF the
capital stock OF the Southwestern Railroad
Company Of Georgia. belonging TO MARY G.
CAYEDO, minor, for the support and main
tenance OF said ward. and that said order will
DO granted az MARCH TERM, 1898. Of said
court, unless objections are filed thereto.
JANUARY 90, 1893. A. r. CAVEDO,
Guardian for Mary u Cavedo
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Administrators Sale.
By Gratz C. Myers. AuCtiOneer.

On TUESDAY. 7ru FEBRUARY, 1898, before
the Court House in the city Of Savannah,
l will sell during the legal hours OF sale at the
above mentioned date and place by order OF the
Honorable HAMPTON H. FERRILL, Judge OF the
Court OF Ordinary Chatham county, Georgia.
me following properly, both real and personal,
dution aud payment Of debts:
One $1,000 trpartite bond.
Five $1,000 Atlantic and Gulf r 4. bonds
Two $500 Atlantic and Gulf X. II bonds
Two shares OF tho stock OF the Central Rail-
road and Banking Company of Georgia.
One share of the stock Of the Southwestern
Railroad Company.
Lot Number Twenty (20) Of section two C2) on
Green Island, Chatham county, containing one
hundred 400 feet front and running back one
thousand Il 900 feet Terms cash
l.. j. MYERS.
Administrator d. b. n. c. 3. a.
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OFFICIAL.
NOTICE.
CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE, /
g ~. ~ q. L... g ...l :

in regard TO new Improvements, etc, made
during the year 1892:
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Guardians Sale Of Valuable Lands.


Under and by virtue Of an order granted by
the Honorable the Court Of Ordinary OF MoIn-
tosh county, Georgia, will sell before the
Court House door, in the city OF Savannah, Ga,
during the legal hours Of sale on TUESDAY,
the 9TH day of MARCH, 1898
One-half ~ undivided interest in Lots 90 "a
ana % Springfield Plantati n; containing about
twelve acres, subject TO an annual ground rent
OF --- dollars per annum. Above IL sold for
maintenance, support and educational purposes.
j. NJ: ATWOOD.
Guardian Of Marie l.. and Ann Margaret At
wood Minors
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I ]. MCLAUGHLIN & SON,
Administrators Sale
By ]. MCLAUGHLIN & SON.

Before the Court House TUESDAY, 7th
March, 1898.
By virtue OF an order from the Hon HAMPTON
l.. FERRILL, Judge of the Court of Ordinary.
Chatham county, Georgia, we will sell atthe
above mentioned date and place during the
legal hours of sale:
The one third part Of lot Letter l. Decker
ward, Ia the city OF Savannah, with the inn
provements thereon, belonging to the estate OF
Virginia s. kaufman, deceased, for the pay
ment Of debts and distribution For an invest
ment this is a gilt-edged property always
rented and In a well patronized vicinity, close
to the market, corner of Bryan and Barnard
streets. TERMS CASH OR AS MAY BE AR
RANGED. AMBROSE ENRICH,
J. S. KAUFMAN,
Administrators Estate Of Virginia s. Kaufman,
Deceased
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Administrators Sale.
I.D.&RD. LaRnChe. AuGtlnnaarS

BY virtue Of an order granted by the Hon
HAMPTON l.. FEaRrLL, Ordinary Chatham
county, Ga, will sell on TUESDAY, the 7th
day Of March, 1898, the following described
property;
The undivided interest Of the late LUCINDA
JONES in lot No. 68 Southville, and the im-
provements thereon. the sold lot having front
OF 30 feet, more or less, on Lamar avenue, and
a depth Of 30 feet to a lane Sold for the pay
ment of debts and distribution. Terms cash
The owners OF the remaining portion of the
property have agreed 10 join in making title TO
their portions Of the property.
j. r. BROOKS,
Administrator Estate Lucinda Jones
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FOX SALE.

WANTED TO SELL, a bakery, in Atlanta,
w Ga; consume B TO 10 barrels per week
rent cheap. Address BAKER, No. l07, Marietta,
Ca.
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4 y intelligent negro Of good reputation is
~ here from Bamberg, s. O.. holding quail
fed recommendations aud desires work. No.
3Sl6 Roberts street.
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ROOMS WANTED

WANTED, three or four rooms; South Broad
" or Liberty; for couple without children
Address ROOMS. News.
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WANTED to rent or purchase, a good Rem
" ington typewriter. WIN. B. STURTE-
Want. Odd Fellows building
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

WANTED, a standing desk. JOHN SULLI-
w VAN & CO., 10216 Bay.
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THREE hundred dollars to loan on good city
l. property. Can be repaid So monthly. Ad-
dress A. b. O.. care News.
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WANTED, corner lot, price $780, and bal
ance in cash for an elegant residence on
Duffy street. Address, HOME, care OF News
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CHATHAM sHERIFF's SALE.

by ]. Y. HE I " ARD, UBputy,
". R. LKAKEN, Esq, SAMUEL BoRCHARD1
ESQ PrOctnrs
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BOARDlN@.
MIsCELLAREO

DLEASANT rooms with board, for young
4 men. near the park 152 CASTOR street.
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| OST, at fire on Bay street on Saturday scarf
II pin, half moon, set with pearls. Suitable
street.
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The maximum temp erature for the day
was ca and the minimum 800, the mean
being So, or Sc below the
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NEW YORK papers at New York prices.
~ COINS OLD BOOK STORE, 133 York,
near Bull street
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I)ROF BLACK will give his second soiree of
the season fridey, the 10th inst, at Ma
sonic temple. Full orchestra ia attendance
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E'OR SALE, nice, coy residence near Park
4 extension, four thousand dollars ROBERT
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PERSONAL
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PHOTOGRAPHY In all styles and sizes, from
stamp to life size. Prices reduced Fine
cabinets and crayons speoialtes Views and
frames at reduced prices. J. N. WILSON, u
Bull street.
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ROOMS TO RENT.

WANT TO buy one or two good work mu es
w Apply at Thunderbolt shell road toll gate
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MISCRLLAR EOUs.
ZINE beef, veal, lamb. at BAKERS, corner
Il Barnard and CASTOR streets, Telephone POS
FLORIDA curiosities, walking canes, canary
Il birds and cages. J. GARDNER, l1s
Broughton street.
LSTATES managed, houses rented and rents
~ collected by ROBERT Fl. TATEM, Real
Estate Dealer.
FLOWERS and Fancy Ferns. floral designs
i for all occasions aj short notice at Btrong'g
pharmacy. GEORGE WAGNER, Thunderbolt
road. Telephone 498
REAL ESTATE.
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PENALTY OF POVERTY.
The Awful Agony of Those Who Are Left
Without Money.

The Awful Agony of Those Who Are Left
Without money.
He found his wife in tears, declares
the Detroit Tribune
In effoet to his frantic appeals she
could only bury her tear wet face upon
his shoulder and sob unanimously.
After an hour or two, however, she
became sufficiently calm to be partially
coherent In her discourse.
"Edwin--"
Her countenance was full OF agony,
as with the memory Of horrld dream.
-"to-day for the first time l have
realized our poverty. For the first
time"
A shudder convulsed her fragile
frame.
IL have lsft the hand Of perjury at
my heart strings"
lie stroked her throbbing temples and
murmured soothinGly.
To-day, Edwin" she walled, There
came and stood in front of our humble
home orc Of those hand organ men, who
play till you pay them something, and
Edwin
She pressed her hand over her eyes.
IL hadn't cent In the house."
And the loving husband vowed that
she would never again suffer from want
II he had TO steal for her.
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SHOT GUNS RULED.
Little GU estions Quickly Settled by the
Man Who Was Loaded.

Little GU estions Quickly Settled by the
Man Who Was Loaded.
The colonel and | were sitting on the
tavern varanda smoking and talking,
when be suddenly reached behind him
and exclaimed
"Durn my skin, but that's just like
me! Left my pistol at home on the bu-
reauw
There doesn't seem to be any need
OF it around here" replied.
Cant tell-can't tell. It's about
time for Major Green to come along,
und when meet up with the major l
always feel better to be heeled."
We dropped the subject for another,
aud had been talking about ten min
utes, when back went the ColonePs
hand again, and he said:
"Durn my skin, but there's Major
Green, and aln't got nothing to shoot
with "
as there going to be any shooting
here?"
Not under the circumstances, but
YOU are going TO see the worst case OF
crawhshing that has happened around
here for twenty years"
The major came along the street,
caught sight of the colonel and stopped
with his hand on his hip. As the col
onel made no move of hostile nature
the major slowly assembled the steps,
came along dowl to Us and said:
Colonel johnson, TO years ago
happened TO state that Captain Bross
had a Niger working for him who was
blind in the left eye. You picked me
I'D. sar, and said it was in the right eye,
We parted, sar, and we have not spok-
en- SINCE"
major, reckon / was wrong" re-
piled the Colonel. Eyes, l reckon l
was wrong and you were right. Meant
to have told you so long ago, but had no
show"
eff you still insist that it was the
right eye, whyp-and the Major threw
his hand back.
"Oh! no! mol Left Eye, Major, left
eye! How's the cotton coming on,
Major? Heard you were going In for a
powerful big crop this year"
1.-THE cotton, sab, the cotton" replied
the Major as he turned TO go, "the cot
ton IS all right. / shall have power
full crop. Good day, sab"
And when ne had disappeared In the
distance, marching away as stiff as
poker, the Colonel turned to me With
"You were speaking with that niger
as came out. Which eye is it?"
"Neither one, Colonel! He has as
good a pair OF eyes as yours or mlne."
And the Colonel softly whispered.
''Durn my skin" and went away to
drink alone. -WHminQton Nelcs.