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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22


IT looks as though the county Off
GERS had a pretty frm grip on the
lower house OF the present legislature.
1t has passed bills advancing the pay
Of assessors, collectors and sheriffs,
also a bill to increase the price to be
charged for feeding prisoners. At the
present writing the latter is the only
one that has become a law. Whether
the others will get through the coun-
Gil remains to be seen. The bill in
~creasing the pay of sheriffs is a com =
plete fee bill, and adds very materially
to the revenue OF the sheriff's Office
and was adopted as a substitute for
the bill making the Office of sheriff a
salaried one. The LIBERAL is glad to
see there were four men who had the
backbone to vote against this bill;
they were Representatives Carr,
Christy, Clancy and Hinkle.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

THE LIBERAL has at last stirred up
the Enterprise and it talks a little
about the county printing in its last
issue. The Enterprise seems hurt
that the LIBERAL should even talk
about so sacred a subject. The En-.
terprise claims that it did not begin
the cutting Of prices; that when other
papers began to cut IL thought the
best way to stop the business was to
cut TO The bone aud 1t succeeded in
beating the Headlight by twenty-five
cents; that it had been stated a repub-
lican paper could not get the printing;
that 1t prints the proceedings just as
they are furnished by the county
clerk. In regard to these claims the
LIBERAL would say that it is glad she
Enterprise did not begin the cutting
business; chat as a deep cutter it does
not seem TO have much the best Of the
Headlight; that it is sorry a republic
a paper did get the printing, for II
the work Is tOgbe done at a loss the
LIBERAL would much rather see a
democratic paper stand the loss than
TO have a republican paper the loser;
that II the printed proceedings are
those furnished by the county clerk,
1t is the duty OF the commissioners to
stir the clerk up a little and see that
his work is done in BETTER shape than
present appearances indicate. Itdoes
not take a person with a very long
memory to recollect that when the
predecessor OF the present clerk was Ia
Office the minutes OF the commission
ers' meetings read all right as printed,
and long after they we're printed IL
was found that the commissioner had
done many things that were not re-
corded, and that somewhere In the
shufie many thousand dollars that be-
longed to Grant county got lost. The
LIBERAL would not FOR an instant in
innate thai any u county officers are
not honest, neither would It have done
so IN 1889. Yet II will say that IL
would Ike to see the records kept 10
better shape, 10 such a shape that the
printed proceedings would show what
had actually transplred at the meeting
Of the commissioners. Eternal Ylal-
lance Is the price OF liberty, and it is
also the price Of well aud honestly
conducted county affairs.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

A Des MOines woman who has been
troubled with frequent colds, cOnclud-
ed 20 try an old remedy IN a new way.
and accordingly took a Tablespoonful
flour times the usual dOse) Of Cham,
berlainis Cough Remedy Just before
going to bed. The next morning she
found that her cold had almost entire
ly disappeared. During the day she
took a few doses OF the remedy lone
teaspoonfnl at a time) and at night
again took a tablespoonful before 90
log to bed, and an the following morn
ing awoke free from all symptoms of
the cold. Since then she has, on sew
eral occasions. used this remedy in
like manner, with the same good re-
suits, and Is much elated over her dis
covery Of so quick a way of curing a
cold. For sale at Eagle drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medaland Diploma.


But we will cure you if you will pay US.
Men who are Weak. Nervous and deblli-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits, or later indiscretions,
which lead to Premature Decay, consump-
ton or instantly, should send for and read
the "book of life," giving particulars fol-
d home cure. Sent (sealed) free, by ad
ressing DR.. Parker's Medical and surgi.
cal i%nstite, Isl North Spruce St., Nash.
Vile, Tenn. They guarantee a cure or nc
pay.-The Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22
Star of the South.

Go to Velasco for health, sea air,
and comfort; where ships too deep for
all other Texas ports sail in and out
with ease; where fruits ripen earlier
and pay better than in California;
where the soil is a natural hot-bed.
Fresh vegetables all winter. Coolest
day in three years 25 degrees above
zero. Warmest day 90 degrees. We
lasco offers the best investments in
the South. Write the Commercial
Club, Velasco, Texas.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

The latest quotations are: Silver
500; Copper, 9.75: Lead, 3.02.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

-Wn1 some kind person, who has
been following the doings OF the pres
ent legislature, please indicate the
difference between the record made
by Representative Billy Martin, of
Socorro, who was elected as a republic
can, and the record made by demo-
cratic representatives who have led
the iercest raids on the territorial
treasury?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22
DUNCAN an soLoMoNvILLE.
Van md Express LIne.

Stage leaves S%olomonville Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays at Z a. M
and arrives at Duncan at u M, max.
ing close connection with the A. &
N. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays at II H.,
arriving at Solomonyille at 6 p. m.
This line is equipped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare 81. Low charges for extra
baggage, The quickest and safest
route to express matter to Solomon
vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
Solomonyille, A. II.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

AN OLD AND WELL-TR1ED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used Tor over fifty Years BY
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhga. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part Of the world,
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. It's value is
incalculable. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and takeno
other kind.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

ONE Of the bills passed by the pres
ent legislature restores the old price
for feeding prisoners, s~eventy-nve
cents per day. With this price the
sherifs will not starve and the prison
ers should not go hungry.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22

Our minister to Mexico, Isaac p.
Cray died last week at the City Of
Mexico, of pneumonia. His remains
were sent to his Indiana home for
h,trfn1
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-02-22
Subscription Prices.

To-Day Is the 22nd Of February, the
anniversary Of the birth of the Father
pfour Country.
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25
The Atlantic & Pacific RI.
The Great Middle Route Across the
American Continent in C0nnec-
ton with the Railways of
the "Santa Fe Route"
lib RAJ MANAGEMENT,
SUPERIOR FACILITIES,
PICTURESQUE SCENERY,
EXCELLENT ACCOMODATItE.

The Grand Canon OF the Colorado, the nosl
sublime of Natures work on the Earth, inde
scribable, can easily be reached via flagstaff
Williams or Peach Springs on this road. TX
the Natural Bridge of Arizona and MoEtezuma'f
well you can journey most directly by this line
Observe the Ancient Indian Civilization of La.
guna. or of Acoma, "The City of the Sky ~
Visit the Petrified Forest near Garlic. See and
marvel at thefreak of Canon Diablo. Take q
hunting trip in the magnificent pine forests OF
the San Francisco Mountains Find Interest in
the ruins OF the prehistoric Cave and Cliff
Dwellers. View the longest Cantilever bridge
in America across the Colorado River.
JNo. J. BYRNE. General Passenger Agent, Los
Angeles, Cal C. H, SPEERs, Asst General
Passen ger Agent, San Francisco, Cal. H. s.
VAN SLYCK, General AGENT, Albuquerque, N. NJ
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25

Pullman sleeping car service nightly between
Phoenix and Maricopa. Sleeping Car coupcns
sold to all points on the Southern Pacific ane
connecting lines.
Train No connects with Southern Pacific
10, passing Maricopa st Il 80 p. N. Train No.
connects with Southern PACING 20, passing
Maricopa at 2,40 g. N. Connection made 81
Tempe with stages fer Goldfeld Connection
made at Phoenix with stages for Prescott
and Congress, Trains stop on signal.
c. S. MASTEN,
General Mansgsr.
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25

Trains 1O3 and 1O4 connect al Ash Fork with
trains and 4 on A. & P. R. R. Trains 121
and 1872 connect at Ash Fork with trains l and
on A. q P. R. r.
R. R. COLEMAN, supt.
G. W. VAUGHN. V-Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25
PbHnIIfCaVe Greek STAGE

Leaves Mondavs and FRIDAYS for Cave Greek
and Phi pnix Mine. Special attention given to
Golden Eagle Stables. C. NJ STURGIs, Prop.
Telephone 81.
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25

WHEN IN BENSON STOP AT THE TRAsI
w House for first-class Accommodations. NJ
Chinese employed. MRS. Z S. TRAsK,
PrOprietres.
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25
OFFERED!
The Opportunity
Of a Lifetime to
Secure a Homev
A NUMBER OF
Fine Residence Lots
Capitol Addition
Collins Addition.

These lots will be offered ior sale on
terms and at prices within the reach Of
every homeseeker. These additions are
on the finely equipped
Arizona republican., 1895-04-25
PRESCOTT DI ISIUN
TINE TABLE No. 10,

TAKING EFFECT THURS. MARCH Il, 1850.
Mountain Time is standard used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

a. che has them. busies herself win
.'-.,,,,.,,,o, tha "dainties" IN the way OF
psstry and cakes. for the Gays ot
iny and festivity. Then Is 1t that tno
Great fruit cake, with its tall. iced pyIa-
mid is formed. Apple-pies ana niineo
pies are also baked. wild-plum Jeiiy ihaue,
while choice apples, rang d III tue S''aP ,s
of A pyramid, are placed upon "a,
dish. All these delicacies' ana suCH 49, -
as her fancy may direct OF hei -
acbieve are placed aside on taple'
,oainst the arrival Of the important day.
THE feast OF Christmas in the country
a,stricts Of the South includes as It's
chief dishes the traditional tattened tur-
kew. a gobbler "crarnmed' for weeks IN
advance until no has attained huge pro
norticns. a roasted shOte. holding Dc
between its teeth roasted sweet-potato'
There is also game, and there are nllhor
dishes the whole ending with the pud-
dinqs the pies, and the holiday-cakes.
Dancing and parlor games, participated
I'm by the family and invited guests from
the neighboring plantations, or from much
greater distances frequently. end JOY
Gus and hospitable day.
In Norfolk and along the Eastern Shore
OF Virginia the Christmas dinners OF
the years prior TO the civil war were
made occasions by the rich for repasts
which partook of the elaborateness and
luxury Of banquets. This was due part
ly TO the fact that Norfolk. owing to
its propinquity TO Fortress Monroe and
the United States navy-yard, possessed
social features which gave TO its society
something Of military and naval tinge.
1t was not an uncommon thing for from
seventy-five to an hundred guests to sit
down at a Christmas dnner-table, at
the head OF which sat the hostess and at
the foot the host Great preparations
were made days beforehand for these
dinners the menus OF which were as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

Before the civil war Christmas-Day
was preceded by several features OF plan
tuon life which the changes brought
about BY the abolition Of slavery have
made almost, II not altogether obsolete.
few days before Christmas was the
traditional hog killing time" when the
saves on the plantations would gather
On the different farms and slay and dress
mo hogs for the consideration OF re-
telying certain desirable parts OF the anil
hals that were presented 10 them, and
with which they made grand suppers. In
me same way they would assemble and
cut Tor the farmer or the planter all the
hfe~ood that might be needed for the
coming year. ana for this labor they were
eaushed 20 receive from the farmer
goo supper after the task was COM
p.etea. II was the custom OF the owners
vi slaves IN those days 10 make the
,etter presents Of money, and TO give
'"ein other things that might please their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
Christmas

Written for the Dispatch)
Sweetly the chimes from the pelfries are
ringing,
Higher and higher the full notes ascend
ing
blending.
why so triumphant his song In its ful-
GLORY 10 God in the highest" exalted;
son earth peace," softly the gentle notes
falling;
Good will toward men," angel voices
are calling.
rba christ has descended
Heaven has opened to give US guerdon;
praise then. forever. be offered unceas-
Praise then. and "Glory to God I'm the
highest"
Bring loving gifts as the wise men OF old,
Fragrant the incense and shining the
Hang high the holly green. sweet fir. and
Mistletoe woven with low cedar vine.
Joyously greeting the blest Natal morn.
Hottest Of days. that our Saviour was
born.
Joyous the peals from the belfries are
ringing,
Clearly and sweetly the voices are sing
ing.
Rising and falling In melody blended.
Praise Co. our Saviour. born. risen.
s. ADA BRIcE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

fancy. and the Christmas festival was as
,ruch the occasion Of rejoicing III tho
quarters as II was in the great house,
the form applied by the Virginia negroes
and nv those descended from them, VINO
are scattered through the South, 10 the
family residence of their masters. Du-
ring the holidays the plantations ol sne
South I'm all its sections resouhuSu VIZ
music and were merry WIN uaiolis,
from the great house 10 the CABINS Va
the plantation hands. The latter hau
their Nddles and their banjos, and'
dressed in their holiday suits, they spent
most Of the night in dancing. In ule
Christmas-days many privileges were a.,
lowed them, and they were encouraged
70 come up 10 the plantation resluehce
and 10 stand on the steps ana the edi
leries and TO gaze AZ the spectacle VI
the planters family and their guests
dancing In the parlor. -.
Mrs Susan Dabney Smedes, IN her
entertaining volume entitled, Menioi l io'S
of a Southern Planter" devotes some
space 10 a description of the Christmas
festivities at Burlsigh, in Kinds county
Miss. the plantation Of her father
Thomas 4. Dabney, who was the "south-
ern planter'' of her book. The mouse,
she says, was full OF guests young anu
old. and eggnOg was in abundance anu
all the neghbors, friends of the fanny,
were expected to be present at the mousse
on Christmas-Day. During the holidays.
writes Mrs. Smedes, there were re-
freshments, IN the old Virginia STYLE OF
more sorts than one. The oysters were
roasted on the Goals in the dining-room
hearth, under the eyes of the guests.
Great punches Of molly and magnolia, Oh
pine and mistletoe, were suspended from
The ceiling of hall and dining-room-
Sometimes. not often, there was a Chr1st-
mas-tree-on one occasion one for the
colored Sunday. school. On Christmas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

1iAr<Oi<iI flOMEC.
The Creoles celebrate Christmas
with a good dinner of which gombo file.
the national dish of Louisiana, IS the
chef d'oeuvre This toothsome dish.
rich broth. made of beef. ham, oysters,
or shrimps, or crabs, and eaten with rice
cooked quite dry. is called file Tor stringy).
because II is slightly thckened with a
powder made from dried sassafras leaves.
1t Is particularly delicious as a whole,
and undoubtedly one of the most whole
some dishes produced by combinations OF
different kinds Of food. On Christmas
Day there is cake and eggnog, The
children play: on Christmas-Eye night
they are told OF Bon Homme Noel"
Good Man NoeD, who Is the Creole
ch1d's Santa Claus. During the night
among some families a female servant,
enveloped in sheet. knocks at the doc.
OF the room in which the children are In
bed. peeps In. declares herself to be
"Krishtine." and. exhibiting switch,
which she carries In her hand. threatens
a whipping to any child who may misbe-
have on the next Cor Christmas) day. But
the chIldrens stockings are filed.
In the days of slavery the planters OF
Louisiana, as did the planters throughout
the South. remembered their slaves kindly
and with liberal hands. New clothes and
bits OF finery for the women. chignols for
head-covering. etc. together with caEiy
and toys for the children. were generously
bestowed. Sometimes, during this season
when the peddlers. Flooding along the
Mississippi-river roads. passed the plan
tations that skirted the river on either
bank, with their packs OF notions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
RUBBER TOYS.

r,bhons etc. on their backs, or driving
tbeIr heavilv-loaded vans-veritable sto+e-
houses. in fact-the planters would can
out 10 them from the houses TO come 'il.
Then. IL they were particularly wen sat
isfed with their sugar crops FOR the SD
con and were in touch with the spirit OF
tho hour thev would extend the peduier
heir hospitality for Christmas ana ruy
o,,t his wares which then would he us
trfbrted broadcast. the house-servants
ard the field-hands coming in Tor tneir
Anil share. Indeed, the southern slave
knew nothing of hard times IN tne
christmas season of old. II is different
now, unfortunately.
DONE AWAY WITH.
The Creole Young men in the city
formerly were accustomed to 80 at cary
dawn IN their friends houses, ana
standing in front Of their doors on the
street would arouse them with dis.
charges of double-barrel shotguns aho
the greetings of the season. Ihen
would follow invitations into the houses
thus visited. and mutual pledges in wine
Rut this custom now is done away WIN
and the Creole usually observes Christ'
mas I'm the American" fashion. The III
au,nce of the latter, especially IN Ne"
orleans. has overcome tire Evolutionary
French and Spanish customs of their an
cestors. ii,
There is one traditional custom whlcn
the Creoles still retain. With them tne
really great day of the holiday season Is
New-Years-D ay-their Jour de Fan uhe
Dav OF the Year, 1t Is their day fOt
making family presents and giving money
10 servants. 1t is also among old-iasn-
toned and conservative Creoles a fami-
ly-day. The head Of the family-the
grandfather and great-grandfather OF a
numerous posterity-gathers about him.
I'm patriarchal fashion, at his dinner
table. all his descendants. young and Oh
the wives OF his sons and the husbands
Of his daughters. They eat the family
gombo. they drink Bordeaux wines, me
French clarets. and sweet cordials, and
eat the delicate turkey and patss. sur
rounded by all of his name and blood
lineage, the old Creole Of Louisiana Is
happy on New-Year' shay. and makes al
about him happy, telling stories OF oio
times and singing songs OF the past.
CHARLES PATTON DIMlTRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
An AMful Threat.

Mrs. Ferry: Dear. that nccktie Is get
ting frightfully seedy. Mr. Ferry: I
guess II will do for another week or two.
Mrs. Ferry: George Ferry. II you don't
come home tonight with a new tie on
| shall buy you one myself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
DRESS GOODS.

BLACK AND NAVY SIClLIAN ZEN
tirely new, So inches wide, at 62s
and 7jc., worth 81 and Sl.23.
HANDSOME BLACK MOHAIR BRO
CADES from 25c. to $3.50.
BLACK BOUCLE, very nobby, 5O
inches wide, at 69c., worth ST.
BLACK and COLORED BOUCLES, in
al shades, at 49c., worth 75c.
ALL. WOOL SERGEs, 3S inches wide,
OF 25c. former price 5Oc.
BLACK LIZARD WEAVE, handsomest
goods imported, at CSC, worth si.7o.
All the latest effects in FANCY WEAVES
in all shades, from 20 to 60c.
PLAIN BLACK MOHAIRS from 25c.
to 81 per yard-all the go.
NOVELTIES IN PLAIDS from Tic. to
SI.25-all new styles
PLANNELLETTES. for wrappers, at
10c., worth 2Oc.
CRINKLED and CREPON SATINES,
lovely designs, at 12ic.
CHAIRS.
BOCKING-CHAIRS, 9, 90, As, 70, &c.,
81, and up.
PLUSH ROCKER, S9c.
CHAIRS. %, 33, 40. Is, &C., and up.
HIGH CHAIRS, 97c.
RUBBER TOYS.
RUBBER-BALLS, 5, 9, Is. %, AZ, 63c
up.
RUBBER FOOTBALLS, AZ, 81, ~
so, 90c., and 81.
RUBBER DOLLS. CATS, DOGS
ELEPHANTS, and other RU bbEf
TOYS, too numerous to menhon, q
popular prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
WHATA STOCK OFTOYS!
BOOKS.

STORY-BOOKS OF all kinds, from &c.
up to 81.
ROLLING CHIMES. % and 47c.
BUCK AND SAW. At and 93c.
WAGONS, 90. 40, IS, CSC, sl.4S and
up.
IRON WAGONS, 81, sl.9s, s2.47, and
80.
WHEELBsRROwS, -, %, &c.,, to 81.
BUCKBOARDS, SULKIES.
vELOCIPEDES, sl92, S2.47, s2.97,
and up.
TRICYCLES, SO. 70. s4.9s, to 50.
BABY-CARRIAGES, %. 40, "a, &C.,
STAG, Sl.97, up to 81.
SLEIGHS, At, 70. 9sc., to s..
DESKS, 95c., s.97, 80, to 50.
SHOO-FLlES, 70, &c, Sl.23, STAT, to
$3.50
SWINGING HORSES. $3.50, $3.50,
s4.l5, to 50.
BISOUE ORNAMENTS, Is, %, 80, AZ,
-, Csc, 81 %, Sl.4S, to 90.
SOUVENIR CUPS, %, 81, 80, and SOC.
LAMPS. with frames and shade paper,
worth $3.50, for sl.a3-for Monday
LAMPS, 25, 97c., 80, s34s, 'si.79,
1918, to $40.
FANCY BOXES and other Oh RlSI'
MAS PRESENTS of all description
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

everybody hung up a sock or stocking on
a long line on the hali staircase. Ihsfe
were twenty-five OF hem-"nite-sin
stockings. black-silk stockings. threaa'
and cotton and woollen socks ana stock-
ings. and at the end OF the ine, s'ue ~
side with the oid-fashioned hom.spu n, "n
home<nit sock OF the head OF the mouse,
the dainty pink sock Of the S-weeks-oid
BUSY TINE.
AS the Christmas holidays drew near
the southern goodwife with daughters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
DOLLS.

CHINADOLLS, 3, 7, Q, and l2c. apiece.
JOINTED DOLLS. Is, 20. 80, 5Uc., to
$40.
DRESS-DOLLS, AZ, Is, SOC, sl.39, up
NEGRO DOLLS, lOc. to 81.
BISOUE DOLLS, 8. II. %, 80. %, 7ec
up.
KID-BODY DOLLS at all prices, 23c
up.
ZULU DOLLS, something new.
DOLL-HEADS. 10, %, 39c. up.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-09-20
A Girls Bicycle Feat.

Miss Belle Steele, of Deposit, N.
Y, is q bloomer girl, whose courage
is not lacking, even in dangerous
places. During the last two weeks
ten wheelmen have fallen into the
canal while trying to pass on the
wide towpath underneath the old
white bridge at Traceyville. 1t was
thought to be q hoodooee spot for
cyclers, But Miss Steele, us taunt
for the male riders, declared she
could pass under the bridge on her
wheel six times, within one foot Of
the water's-edge, for a wager OF ten
dollars. The money being put up,
she undertook the feat on Wednes-
day night. The six trips were made
in less than ten minutes, the rider
going within u few inches of the
waters edge each time. A big
crowd turned out to see the new
woman dissipate a superstitious mo-
tion of the men, and they were de-
lighted when the plucky wheelwom-
an got the money. Buffalo Ex-,
press.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-09-20
He wasn,, Scared.

Funny thing happened in our
town, said a suburbanite man the
other day There Is q deaf man
living there anda lady who has
plenty Of nerve. The other night
she was left alone for an hour or so.
The deaf man called, He rummaged
around on The porch, trying to find
the doorbell The lady became
alarmed. She got her husbands
pistolmad ran upstairs. She crept
70 o window directly over the door
and listened. She could hear man
moving about very distinctly.
sBangl Bangl Bangl She fred
three times. Thebullets passed dan
gerously near the deaf man, but he
did not hear the sound Of the report.
He kept looking for the doorbell,
and finding IT he gave it long
ring
No one came. Finally he grew
discouraged and left. AS he walked
away he was met BY several people
who had heard the shots. When he
was told Of his narrow escape, he
smiled pIeasantlgand hurried home.
ward, incredulous Atlanta Com
stitution.