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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18
NEWSPAPERS.

THlRrY-StNrH YEAR COLORADO CIT
izou. Columns. Tex, Ben NJ Baker, pro.
prieior. The largest circulation Hld
largest all.hnlnc print interior paper pub
llshod In the Tonth congressional district
No one bored Tor subscription nr an
advertisement. Address Colorado Cluzeih
Columbus. Texas. ~
WANTED GOOD orEN FIELD ron
good printing Office weekly pnlNt hhh
job oflicc combined. For further iuformA-
uon alres' T. H. hlld' ppport l'Nas'
10 NEWSPAPER MEN, WILL SILL
my property An Del no, Ter W taken
my news anu io6 office known as lhg Del
RIO Record. d small cottage residence
aud eight vacant town lots Iho huNhe-h
AFFORDS good living and something over,
Reason for selling, wish 70 start a dalW
paper elsewhere. Del Wo IL behuuiVl
town, q 5000 people. sufI93pnded by wv,
gated farming lands We have gQnh
schools, churches. opera house. electric
lighia ice factory cotton gln me county
hulldings, good society, ETC, Hnd lnr
part W, q '' E Sniy Rlig' bc Rio Te,
10 NEWSPAPER NEN-I HAVE 4 SIX
column Washington press ~ good order,
VIII sell for 800 cash T. o. w., Two
chase. included. w. &. Easi"fung' pei
NEWSPAPER ron sALE-THE MASON
County News established IN 1871, ~ for
sale Oh arrount of M health OF the OWNER.
~ " paying eusine,s am VIII NO. ~
Write TO V. NJ. Lorlng, Mason. Texas
FOR sALE-A WELL EsrAnLlsnEp
nowspaper m Northwest Texas rant IN
good condition. Price reasonable. For
zette
MEN ARISE! BIZ UP AND DOING
WIN a heurt on triumph nohti
SIN contflvng, still pnrsningi
III you get u home 10 Nfntl
For further Information about this won.
derful country send for sample copy OF
The Two rivers, clalrcmont, Texas.
THE SAINT 10 HERALD. PUBLISHED
weekly NJ Saint 10, Montague county
Te1n@ Politically strictly prohibition.
should read this paper and assist n 10 rs
efforig 20 abolish HE liquor ifaihc; SUD
scTiption ti.JO ner year. J. w. Bailey'
editor ana proprietor
ANY MINISTER N TEXAS nEouEsriNu
y AMI scnding name ~ me church oi
Temperance Argus one. year free Of
charge Tie only general temperance pa.
Eer In Texas adrora,tes p,snpesa,ales " ~
cents year Address VIII IA. MnyoH,
publisher. Browwood. Texas.
TO THE LAwYFRs-TIIB ORoEgBECK
Journal publishes the handsomest Law
Briefs IN The staiei nne pnperi ANTIQUE
backs good iype psfriesI pangrlphi,n ay
prices. ". O. Morris Goesbeck, Tex.
you WANT TO REACH TIP rnoDrc.
Won DO, frd while We know that, we
also know that the Dublin llexl Progress
county Largest clrculsiion 10 county. and
nuionx tho beat peonie Address J. s. ia
ley. Publisher, publin. Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

WANTED SITUATION ny MAN AND
wife mo children on stock ranch, Wa,
man 60 DO cooking man TO take care Of
stock and DO chores Reference " re-
qulred. Address Ranch, Gu2etic Office. ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18
BUSINESS CHANCES.

,stt t.s-t,fn ppppurrfNfs,N AN
Sll.l;Ndi i l,, ~ M MAN
H a., tlRAu van'' liv INV yCio osr,er w
gplenall aiTenan ,n Rap NY a ~ n9T
t,,raiN slstinn ~ Mat 'rexna Atdress IL
i,l''n aor se NY an2ctte isolt Worth rcsV,
TIr ro,ttSo wpsr ron SAFE -ytII.
Ai,,n ~ W. nNie V,tsrest ia a iirr nrn,,, ,,
v ,,l nv ,, ~ w" ga rraciie1l nrintef INV 1S.
per IN ne county: good rdn u adtcriis
T." .5cE " los T. Snyder. TeE. w ''''''''
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WANIEp-TQ U oH,tqs I, Will Vir inniiiNs
or Gislt go,S q veeliv naner HIVE gsod on.
~ saa m9'S q, n,g oae' "9g , pSgsuq sss
~ Triaiiy county, Tex.
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el,es. HspIcnddiy" cinippcd steah n f ~.
tures r5od circulation. splendid JOB DO.
nartment with good den'nud for work
Address Georsc u. Hagnn, San saba
Texas.
5Hon SALE MISCELLANEOUS.
$3.50 UPRIGHT PANo-FINE lNSrnl
meni' used four inpnlhi lyt ~. llnhoa
for rent. Alpx ltifsehneld 2D Main Ht.
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UNIVERSAL ,PHlNIlNu llthSh FOR
sac ibAlNs hNWh ~ N'Ws ANillhA hithtn
ixlnreS WIN dns 2 Slss a. n'g solg9n o t r9
fnr XXI wort Price. $3.50. Also d nov
notb WIN be cold on partial ngyinents
Addrpss j. Williams, Denton, Texas
1890
n nappe'i apd display tybo. Address io
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tsou gAIV-UANDsOME ORIG STONE
al nncattr. Texas on the PORT Worth
and fpnyor rnilfoad. Good town N 1000
nnni,iaiiop Invoice $500 Aiso obh IN
is3rt Worth. Population 5000 Invoice
$500. j. p Brnshear trustee los
80, ,.,,.r 80. ,,,,.,-
ncgielne shggw OF y,,I nq E. MI, l.ea 9ggiy
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18
sEcoNDnAND eToRE.

Il. II. srASD.EY KEEPS TIE BEST
stock OF second hand furliiure. Stoves
eueensware. franks. &C., N HE ely. ~
doustca lireet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18
PATENTS

WILLIAM G. HENDERSON. COUNSELOR.
af.iaw and eoiicilOr or American and for
elgn patents, trade marks ana iaheia
Fiffh ami Il streets, Washington. u. T.
Seventeen yrarH cxpei ,encs, includins
service m examining corpa, ". - patent
ffdcs Send sheirh ~ model Tor report as
"a patentnhliiy. Correspondence Invited.
Mention the fort Worth Gazette.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

WANrED--A CARPENTER WANTS EN-.
ployment Is willing 10 do any Kind "
work. Address Brown. this Office ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

srnAM DYE wonKs.

FORr WORTH STEAM DYE woRRR---
indica' and gents garments u all kinds
dyed and cleaned liOcher Bros, ~
Houston street, Fort Worth, Tex, Goods
dont by express promptly attended 10,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

wANrED-A SITUATION AS CLERK IN
store by O young man twcnty-unr years
OLD Five years experience, Address A.
D., care Gazette Oiiice.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

WANTED POSITION As SALESMAN ~
retail e1ocery by mnfFlcl man Of some
experience. Best reference furnished.
DIV. 10
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

wASTED-A sfN.coLuAfN iASD OR
array printing press; innst 20 ~ s1oi con,
dilion and cheap, send description or
press. with pdce teens. ett. Audroas
ihe Scnlinel. HradF. Tex ~ -----
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

10 NEWSPAPER AEN-i HAVE A SIX
column Washington press, in good order
thasos included. W. G. Eustcring. Del
Rio, lex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

THE PEcos VALLEY NEWS PECos
Texas: bright and nowayi pays parucn.
lar attention TO The great irrigation In
fereSta N ne i'ecoa valley. Hui infaraia-
lion as 10 matters pertinent % tho dave.
opmcn- ~ The gre1ie-t section 81 ard
year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18
ron sALr-nnAl rsrArn.

! FOR SAtiE-SnyEN Room HOUSE.
three huct- from Main street. N0O1 cnsh
! balance $3.50 per- mouth, Max Hhzehe
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

THlRTY-SINTH YEAR COLORADO CIR
izou. Columns Tex, Ben NJ. Baker, pro.
prieior. The largest calculation aud
largest all.hulnc print interior paper pub
llshCd In the Tonth congressional district
No one bored Tor subscription Of an
Columbus rcxas. 70
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

Like pilgrims looking towards people of
been looking forward GREAT CLOTHING CUT They knew
lett the post although might be last would be
SO It's This is song for to-day, and sing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

DO YOU WANT fo0 ACHES or GOOD,
black, sindy land coll from . 10 frti
deep, eyesy foot tiiisble 10 the Pauhan'
dc. On the plaina, In Que % tho pcFt
X months. subssfip,lsn 10 ~ ise fieya
County Times, floydaaa, Tex. and y
will iell you how 10 get THIS 100 acres
far los ihan sal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

FOR SALE NEWSPAPER
oftire, gplondldy equipped steam nN.
lures. good circulation, splendid jon de-
only paper published IN the county.
Address George ". Hngnn, San Saba.
Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-18

WANTED TO CONFER WITH CITIZENS
or ciuFon OF good ruxas towns about 10
eating good weekly piper. Have good out
M. cnh move at once, would purchase
good will" OF paper Ia such town far
reasonable sum. Address Editor e., lrinl-
~, Trinity county, Tex.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
MISS KELLY-MR BURNS,

A quiet but pretty wedding took place Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock in St Augustine church, the contracting par ties being Miss Mary Kelly, formerly of Newtown and James Burns, & popular and esteemed resident of East Bridgeport. The bride was handsomely attired in 8 suit of brown, trimmed with jewel trim mings and velvet with hat to match. The bridesmaid was Miss Jennie Kelly, a sis ter of the bride. Both wore Mermet roses The groomsman was a very inti- mate friend of the groom. The happy couple left amid a shower of rice and good wishes for a short wedding tour. On their return they will take up their residence at 404 Pembroke street, Bridge port. They have the best wishes of a host of friends.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
MR soMMERs TO LEAVE TOWN.

The many friends of Walter H. Som- mers will regret to learn that he is soon to leave town. MT Sommers has secured position at Petersburg, Va, with his father, who is proprietor of large plumbing establishment there. MT Som- mers was first in the employ of l.. B. Booth and since R. H. Beers & Co, con- menced business has been their chief clerk and by his genial manners has made many friends who will wish him much good fortune in his new home and posit- ion
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
A COMPLIMENT FOR OUR SENATOR.

State Senator Houlihan has introduced 2 bill for the marking in plain and leg ible manner, of all goods made in the state prison at Wethersfield. It is good bill. just and righteous bill, and it ought to pass without hitch. No state has the right to enter into active compe- tition with it's own tax-paying citizens. There is something radically wrong with a community that asks an honest me chanic to compete at his trade with the compulsory, unpaid labor of convicted felons. The moral sense of such a com munity needs developing. We congratu- late Senator Houlihan on his attitude in favor of organized, well paid, respectable labor.- Mechanics Journal.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
YOU

MO doubt have all neard ere this of that fur lN niture store "up in tn woods at Hawley- vile" for our goods during the past year have been blockading the freight stations of nearly every town and city within 8 radius of 100 miles, but have you eyer been in @ to look oyer whether you care to buy or not. There is something very fascinating about fine furni- ture and nearly everybody takes pleasure in examining it. We get all the newest and lat est designs just as soon as they are out al- though we are sin the woods" we mean to Hawleyville under less expense than any of our competitors in city or country, except it be some small dealer whose stock in trade is mostly represented by bereau drawer full of cuts and photographs. Men have been known to select and engage wife, side board, a china closet, and even parlor organ or the first baby carriage from photographs, and feel perfectly satisfied with the goods when delivered, but this is the exception and but not the finish. It's an unsatisfactory way of doing business. A man prefers to sit right down by the side of the article he is going to have, examine critically, see if it is quartered oak or plain, watch it palpitate, and judge tor himself of the tone of the Instrument, color ot eyes or hair, carving machine, or hand work, teeth ivory or composition, mirrow French or German, bellows perfect or wheezy, color nat ural cherry. or imitation, voice to command i'd or veneer, locks non n-piekable or worthless No photograph can vivtdly picture snore or bad breath sappy worm d eaten timber 6n com balance, an imperfect mirror, or a tendency to cold feet, therefor don't order from photo graphs. We carry the goods in stock, and we carry fine stock, too, just as fine as though we were in the heart of some great city. Our advantages here are so great that we can handle furniture on 8 smaller commission than the city dealer, and there IS no more con venient point to get at than Hawleyville; i; therefor if we exercise good taste and judge ment insour selections we can sell the goods, the people will find them.
 The Consolidated road may make this a branch, and Bridgeport & flag station, change the name of the old Housatonic to the 'Berk- shire division" run their trains head first or tail first, and for the special accommodation or annoyance of Rome, Hong Kong, or Stock holm, just as they please we are going to keep right on minding our own business and sell ing furniture at Hawleyville, and as long as R. K. tracks diverge in all directions as they do now trains must run so that the people can get there. Nothing will drive us away but the encroachments of a large town that Will in crease our expenses create an itching to be- come mayor, and other vices, without any cor responding increasein advantages. Then we may be driven to hunt a location back in the
 'toot hills" where the lion roareth, and wild beasts wrangle over their prey. Come and see us before we go. --s~
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
STEPNEY.

A. B. Curtis was in Worcester, Mass, visiting his sons, over Sunday. On Sat. urday evening he attended the annual mid-winter sports of the Worcester acad- emy in the rink. His son, Royal B. Cur tis, is team captain of the class of '94 and won the 1O00-yard race, making it in 2-43 1-5. His son, Arthur B., took first place in the pole vault, Royal B. Curtis being second, and also held third place in the 600 yard race.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
NUMBER 7.

dollars worth of music at regular prices, which he is selling for 19c to 50c each. He is closing out the 10c libraries for five cents and has variety of over 5000 pieces of sheet music at five cents a copy, He also has lot of the high priced mu- sic that he is closing out for the same price. Any music not in stock he will get for you at half price. Send six cents in stamps and he will send a sam pie copy of music and catalogues of ov- CT 5000 pieces.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
LENTEE SERVICES AT TRINITY.

Ash Wednesday at l0.30 a. m.
 Other Wednesdays at 3.15 p. m.
 Friday evenings at 7.30.
 March p, the Annunciation, l0.30.
 Holy week, daily except Wednesday at l0.30 a. m.; also Wednesday at 3.l5 and Good Friday at 7.30 p. ID.
 The subject of the addresses on Ash Wednesday and on Friday evenings will be 'sThe seven Penitential Psalms," 6, 32, 3S, 51, 102, 130, 143.
 On Wednesday afternoons selections will be read from book by Rev F. B. Meyer, entitled 1.-The Shepherd Psalm," (Psalm 23).
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
HATTERToWE.

Miss Ada M. Fairchild of Bridgeport was guest of her uncle, J. H. Summers, last Sunday. George Mayer has a sick horse. Mrs Frances Lane of Bethel has visit ed friends here.
 Mrs Jane Summers has gone to Bridge port for prolonged stay.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
---- SOUTHBURY.

The bridge between this place and South Britain on the main road was washed away by the freahet of last Fri day High water always carries this hridge away and 1t would be economy for the town to raise the approaches to the bridge go as to get it out of the way of the freshets
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

George F. Duncombe is now comfort ably settled in his new home in the old Glover place in the Street. MT Dun combe informs his friends that his street number is 54 Main. His daughter, Miss Julia, has entered the Academy.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Rev and Mrs Delzell passed Sunday at New Haven. Rev H. l.. Wheeler preach ed at the Congregational church in his absence
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

James F. Coles of Danbury passed Sunday with his cousin, A. E. Coles.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
PICTURES. THAMES AID MUSIC.

These are specialties with Northrop,
 he art: and music dealer of 3l John street, Bridgdport. He mates frames to order at low prices and on short n0tico.. Leave your order in the uaaxuinG anl1 you can take the frame hQme Wifk m in the aftefDoons Ha has 5OD m1Sn16 1l. Hos, each containln9 from thrae r 1t
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Reuben Fairchild of Danbury has sold to Mary and Sarah Shears of this town his place of 13 acres, situated in Taun- ton school district.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Dea and Mrs Andrew Moore passed Sunday at Stratford, making the journey by team.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Howard Britton of Taunton had the misfortune to cut bad gash in his foot, last week, with an ax, while chopping wood for Philo Northrop. The services of doctor were required to stitch up and dress the wound
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

David Penny of Hattertown has rented the farm of George F. Duncombe on Botsford Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

2 A service was held at the Dodgingtown school house on Sunday afternoon, A. P. Smith giving an address, in the absence of Rev Mir Delzell.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Howard Barnum holds the reins over a new trotter.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Miss Mamie Blackman has been con-
 fined to the house, this week, by sickness.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

The best place to buy hosiery, hand kerchiefs and gloves is at the central house of Hurd & Jones, 423 Main street Bridgeport, Conn. Their new advertise ment to-day mentions unmatchable price in guaranteed fast black hosiery, linen and silk handkerchiefs and fine all wool gloves and mittens. g.=
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Paul B. Warner, son of J. H. Warner of Sandy Hook, who has been at Las Vegas, Mexico, is now at San Diego, Cal.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
nUCx1xx,s ARs1cA sALvE.

The bese snave in the world for cuts. bruises ssoEenS ua9gu3 aalt thenm, fever sores, letter Ee1q11ed f{b1etns, corns. and all skin EH9l lN1t06 . 1T 1 6nd n RfVe perfect saf- 1lzee1 H1z-n9gL> Er1ce e5c per
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

J. Botsford Fairehild has been spend ing week at Batavia, N. |.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Miss Grace Goodsell visited relatives in Bridgeport, over last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Henry Fairchild of Cold Spring has visited his son, William Fairchild, in Southbury.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

There IS no claim made for Ayers sarsaparilla which cannot be endorsed by scores of testimonials. This fact plainly proves that the blood is the source Of most disorders and that Ayers sarsa- parilla is the best of blood-purifiers. Try it this month. -...-...
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

&
 Read the lad" of Thomas Riley's of farm for sale.
 Dangers of the season. The sudden changes in weather in the latter part of winter and early spring are source of colds and coughs. This season is a par- ticularly dangerous one for persons with weak lungs or of delicate constitution. slight cold is likely to become ser ious one, and the cough that follows is the one great cause of the many deaths from consumption in the early spring. Never neglect cold or cough. Keep a reliable remedy on hand and check the first cough, that may lead to .consump- tion. As such remedy the medicine called kemp's Balsam is strongly recom- mended. For every form of throat and lung disorder, including the Ia grippe cough, croup and consumption in first stages, it probably has no equal any where. Get bottle to-day. <. fso$g E
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
Dr Warnes, Dentist, APO Main street, Bridgeport.

You can l1xe Y0ur teeth filled or extrantad with L1E3sE nh NO PAIN, or get a set of teeth th4& 4st can use, and will look natural, at Q yEs 39ERATEP PRICE at Dr Warnes, Denttst 4t4straet. HE GRRATEeT CARB TAEE HED4M AII. DFERATI0Ms WIrHs OUT 8 4zM Ei5ln gold work q spoefai-
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Don't waste time, money, and health, trying every new medicine you may see advertised in the papers. If the cause of your trouble is in the blood, liver, stom- ach, or kidneys, take Ayers sarsaparilla at once, and be sure of 8 cure. Take no other.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
.: TO INVESTORS !:

per cent Debentures issued by Building and Loan Association of Dakota, fully secured and guaranteed; $20OO of mortgages deposited with tho trustee to protect each SI0oo invested Can be had in any amounts of $i00 a1d up. Also clared l2 per cent dividend, November 9 last, This class of stock is not taxable, IS very profta bls, i& as accessible as 3 savings bant, deposit | have made several personal examiuatIcns of the condition of the company, the last m October last, T believe it's affairs are being very judi biousIy managed. it is thoroughly sound and ir excellent condition. No customer has eser .nif- cd day for matured interest or prtnctpals TIT sure no company stands better at homo, whar0 n has large membership, as also with ifs patrons eYerywher8. It has steady growth of assete amounting now to near a million doli2fH.1 womb 6e investment. Their debenturs bonds bring less than one quarter of their assets, makes then nnQusstionably good. For further particulars inquire If
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

and carried half mile down the stream with only one end being broken away. People afterward went down and went across the bridge perched upon the ice.
 The damage to the bridge will at least be 5000 aud probably more. The abut- ments, foundations and cables are not damaged but the floor of the hsid9e aud it's supports are wrenched out of shape and will have to be replaced in many places with new parts. ~
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

out of sight and only the warm spring weather can make it peesable for teams. Those who drove doWn on Sunday to sec the devastation and freaks played by the ice gorge were amply repaid for their trouble. 8sJ .a Y
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
before the rush the
IN THE OLD TOLL HOUSE

now occupied by John Stowe. The wa ter in the cellar nearly touched the floor and when it receded left it full of ice, so
 mer without harvesting it, by the ap-
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1893-06-28

rheumatism, neuralgia, headache and
pains of every kind instantly relieved by
Johnson's Magnetic Oil. Sold by W. NJ.
Nparhv
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1893-06-28
A THRILLING ADVENTURE.
Mr.. John w. Whitaker Relates IA story
Which Is Turf.

Mr.. John w. Whitaker Relates IA story
Which Is Turf.
Mr.. J. ". Whitaker relates a thrilling
story which is vouched for by Mr.. w =.
Henry and others about the establish
ment as being absolutely ard emphati.
! cally and unequivocally true.
Mr.. Whitaker says that as he was wait
ing on a customer in the store of Henry,
O'Brien & Co. a day or W. ago; he heard
a great tiuttering Of wings and terrible
commOtiOn in the basement, where the
poultry offered by the firm for sale dur
ing the day was kept at night. He nat
urally concluded that the cOOps had got
ten upset and that the spring rOOsters
were testing their spurs or attempting to
win them in mortal combat and deadly
encounter. He rushed down stairs and
saw alarge and juicy next spring chicken
struggling in the embrace of something
which was not a rooster, but which was
ner. He fired away at the monster,
which Immediately yielded up the ghost
and loosed its hold upon its prey. Upon
examination it proved to be a large white
rat weighing GS pounds, which in some
u~naccountable way had gotten loose in
Durham and found a hiding place in this
particular cellar.
Mr.. Whitaker is having the varmint
stuffed and will send him to Chicago as
the original rat which gnawed the sack
that held the malt, in the classic story of
which he is the author and which he
wrote in the year GAO, when people knew
how to appreciate a good story when
they heard it. Mr.. Whitaker says that
all he lacks is inspiration, and that if he
only has a subject he can knock the spots
out of John Milton, Bill Shakespeare and
all the rest of them.
And Mr.. Whitaker collapsed.