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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
A Street Duel.

At Kingston, Roane county, Tenn,
Saturday VIM. Hambree, 20 years Of
age, shot and instantly killed Constable
John Hickman, and mortally wounded
Ben Hagler. acting deputy. sheriff
Hickman had court capias for Ham
bees arrest for carrying pistol aud
summoned Hagler to assist in the ar
rest. Hambree resisted; all hands
drew weapons, but Hambree was too
quick for the officers. The murderer
escaped.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
schraage Bond Robber Cnptursd.

The Chicago police department has
received word that "Red Chris"
Strock.. one of the Schraage bond rob-
bers, who forfeited his bail bonds in
Chicago, is under arrest at Port Town
send, Wash. He will be carried back
to Chicago. At Port Townsend he is
known under the name of William
Gleason, and bis identity was discover
ed by accident. Detectives have been
searching for Strock for months, but
he has managed to evade them. There
was standing reward for his capture
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
wit and Humor.

: II Is queer how different things tasto
when eaten out of different dishes than
the ones you have been used to.
.srho holdings have at last agreed to
live apart" "Graciousl As bad as
that?' 'well, it amounts to as much.
They've taken house in the suburbs"
Philadelphia North American.
1 Don't you think football is terri.
blesport~ asked Miss Northsldc OF her
escort "wcll," replied the young man.
81 viii admit that It Is hair-raising
rame.e-Plttsburg ChronIcle-Tclegraph.
George-I just saw you coming from
the conservatory with Miss Goldie.
Rather handsome girl, but too rescrv-
ed for me. Thomas-Yes. / Just re-
served her for llfe.-Cincinnai Eli
quirer.
Soon will the man who owns sleigh
/ Declare there's money In It;
+ he viii not rent II by the day;
Hes rent it By the minute.
Washington Star.
"The papers say that after the sash.
ionable wedding at st. Jehu's yester-
day the entire bridal party went to the
horse show. Did you see them therc?"
ssWell, saw number of grooms."--
Harper's Bazaar.
Attorney-On what ground, madam,
do you wish to apply for divorce from
your husband ; Fair 6fieut-6n tine
ground, sir, that he hasn't any ground.
He made me believe he had a farm.
Chicago Tribune.
Teacher-Johnny, what Is windl
Johnny-wind. sir, Is air put in mo-
ton. Teacher-Right. Next boy;
What Is the cause Of wind? Next boy
Rivalry for the prize-ring champion
ship.-Boston Courier.
Mother-when the boy In tho other
house threw stones at you, why didn'i
you come and tell me7 Bobby-Be
cause, mamma, j can throw them back
better than you. He's moro likely t.
get hit.-Hartford Times.
Ton,-Where shall you stop-at The
Baldorf? Harry-I hope so. I'm afraid
however, that Parker will hear I'm l,
town, and insist upon my putting III
with him. Tonl-Don't you like Parker
Harry-Yes, very much; but be ha,
three daughters, and don't know If
can efford it--Bazar.
Guy-Could you spare me cigarette
Gontran-My dear fellow, my docto
has strictly forbidden me to smoke
"a fortnight later Guy meets his friens
putting away at a splendid Havana.
Guy--I thought you had to give ri
smokIng7 Gontran-Oh. my doctor die
week ago.--Le Figaro.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
soldiers in a Ouandary.

The officials at Jefferson Barrsck 6
st. Louie. No., are in a qusndary.
An order has been received from the
war department commanding troops
A., d. and H. to report to the Arcadia
Rifle Range May Is for the annual
target practice. The farmers from
whom the property had been leased
annually. are much chagrined over the
defeat Of The bill in congress appro-
priatiDg money to buy the range and
refuse ositively to listen 10 any nego-
tiaiions whatever tending to o renewal
of the lease.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Naval Militia Fund Allotted.

The secretary OF the navy has just
made the annual allotment of the fund
of $50. 900 appropriated by congress
for the naval militia of the States.
Deducting $4,000 reserved for the
purchase of books. the remainder Of
the appropriation is allotted among the
States having naval militia organiza-
lions, in proportion to the number of
uniformed petty officers and men they
had on their rolls on the 1st of Janu-
ary last.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Land Omco Cuts Expens es.

The scarcity of the funds appropr;-
ated for the general hand Office is
largely gripping the work il tho field
aud further fetrenchmcn, in tac salary
rolls was made Friday. The fourteen
examiners Of the Office. who have l'ccn
investigating on the Chippewa In,lian
lands, at So day each, end twelve
mineral land COMMISSIONER in Idaho
aud Mcntanna, drawing 81, DO per an
nnm each, werc ordered dropped from
the rolls. This action took effect on
the goth. This reduction OF force fol-
lowe the discharge Of a. score Of special
agents, made last week, also due to tiic
scarcity OF funds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By
FL. CHENEr 4 Co, Props. Toledo, o.
we. the undersigned. have known II. j. Che
neyfor the last Is years, and believe him pei>
fectly honorable in all business transactions
tion madeby their firm.
WEST q TRUAx. Wholesais Druggists, Toledo.
wAIDISo, KrsAy q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces ot the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
BY ali Druggists. Testimonials freq
Halls Family Pills are the best
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Rebuke 40 DIspensary DetectIvcs.

Judge .Aldrich Saturday gave set
back to the latest plan of dispensary
detectives of obtaining evidence against
blind tigers. For days restaurants in
Columbis, s.. O., were watched and
nearly 100 men standing high in 81
cial and professional circles, who were
seen TO enter were summoned as wit
nesses against the suspects The wit
nesses, some of them churchmen, were
greatly embarrassed, while the restau-
rant men we're nervous. The dragnet
was effective, but the judge quashed
the indictments on the ground that the
summon ng Of witnesses before specific
sharges could be made was outrageous.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Navnl Academv VisItors.

Thspresident has appointed the fol-
lowing board of visitors to the Naval
Academy: Senators. I. Fl. Carter and
VIM. Lindsay; Representatives +. Fl.
Wilson, Geo. E. Foss and j. J. Hart;
Messrs. ]. W. Miller. New York, and
J. L. Pratt, st. Paul, MINI. Capt
John Wells, New Orleans; Alfred
Hemingway, Boston; George a. Gar
retson, Cleveland, Ohio; s. w. KEEL
logg, Connecticut, and @. A. rilIsbury.
MiHHeapelis.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
cretan Hmppsnlngs.

Typhus fever and smallpox are rag.
Ing at : Hiesapsirs, The Turkish
troops have rcoosupied the springs
nsar Gambia. A number Of prisoners
q! cansa have sevo!sed and era being
tEauspnstsd 70 toe prison On The Island
Ok Raeaas,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Of there would be fewer
Pnkham, Mrs Whitney demonstrates the
power Of the She
From the years till wentythree was
the kidneys and terrible pains when my
Lydia Pnham Vegetable
relieved After married the doctor said
full time and have living child as was
baby months and half Inc
continued take through
of full time and the baby
letter My baby
healthy hearty could wish
medicine for it the robust
to child gratitude
blessing God for Lydia Pnkham Vegetable
did and find relief and
frightened has beenMR L. WHITNEY,
George St. E
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Battle iIas rukeu.Place.

A dispatch from-L arissa, the heal
quarters Of the Greek army in Thes-
sally, received at Athens Friday, says
that an engagement took place that
evening near Nszeros on the frontier,
10 which artillery participated. The
dispatch did not give any details Of the
aahtine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

This Is often felt in every joint and muscle OF
the earliest twtngee Of rheumatism, neglect %
arrest the malady, as they may easily do, with
Hostefter's Stomach Bittefs, professionally
authenticated remedy for the agonizing COM
plant. Recollect that rheumatism unchecked
often lasts a lifetime, or abruptly terminates u
whom the malady attacks the heart The Bit
ters also remedies chilis and fever, dyspepsia
and liver complaint.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Patronage Privileges Of senators. !.


Much misunderstanding Ess arisen
over reports that have been circulated
that the patronage privileges ~ ssEa-
tors have been extended ami their H.
dorsement will bc required on oil post
Office applications. This IS erroneous,
and Mr.. Gary has corrected this i'm
preston. The policy that has been
practiced heretofore in the distribution
Of offices will be followed by tins all
ministretion. mud the prcrogatiycs en-
ioyed by representatives in tho past
will be continued. Congressman will
have the naming of postoiiicers in their
districts as n general rule, while sena-
tors can name their home officers and
some large cities on an amicableunder.
standing between the senator and rep
resentative.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
waIthalps Interest in Choctaw Indians

The provision inserted by Senator
WalthaIl, of Mississippi, in the Indian
appropriation bill, whereby the Choc-
tsw Indians of Mississippi and Louis
lana will come in for their share of the
proceeds of the land sale to be made
in Indian Territory, has been restored
in the new Indian appropriation bill
now before the senate. 1.-THE bill, as
amended by the senate, is concurred
in by the house, the Louisiana and
Mississippi Choctaw Indians will de-
rive from this amendment material
comfort.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Treasury Department Changes.

Walter 8. Chance, for several years
past special agent of tho treasury de-
parIment at Philadelphia. has been
promoted to be supervising special
agent, vice j. J. Crowley. transferred
and appointed special agent at Chi
cage
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
MEWsY WASHINGTON NOTES.
The Most Important DaInys Of Stllssn.l
and Officials.
PATRONAGE PRIVILEGES OF s.RlToRs.
Treasury Department ch,nges-The
Land ONCE Cuts Expenses-Exter-
mination OF Hog Cholera--wa.thali's
Interest in Choeiaw Indians.
supp,icd with Beet sug,r Seed.

The agricultural department is send
ing out to farmers and to experiment
stations large amount of beet sugar
seed, with a view to determine the
feasibility of growing the seed in GER
tain sections OF the couRtry.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

70 one who suffers tho maddening agony Of
Eczema, letter and such irritating, itching skin
diseases. Every roughness Of the akin from
simple chap to letter and Hngworm evon o.
cured BY Tetterine Is comfort worth 30 cents
70 your That's the price Of Tetterine at drug
stores, or By mail for price in stamps from J. T.
shuptrfno, Savannah. Ga
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Can't Attend the Exposition Opening.

President Mckinley has decided he
would be unable to attend the Nash
vile exposition on the opening day,
May 1. but will notify the authorities
that he will visit the exposition after
the Adjournment of congress.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

maternity?
Do you know The meaning OF what
is popularity called those long
ings," or cravings, which beset so
many women during pregnancy?
There is something lacking in the
mothers blood. Nature cries out
and will be satisfied at all hazards.
One woman wants sour things,
another wants sweets, another
wants salt things, and SO on.
The real need all the time is to
enrich the blood so as to supply
nourishment for another life, and
to build up the entire generative
system, so that the birth may be
possible and successful.
If expectant mothers would fort
fly themselves with Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, which
for twenty wears has sustained
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Mrs. Winslow' Soothing Syrup for children
eething. soitens the gums, iuees innammar
ion, allay spain, cures wind colo. zoc. Dottie
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Fits permanently cured No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorpr 81 trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr.. r.. H. KLINE, Ltd, 9sl Arch st, Phila., Pa
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Over 40b, 600 cured. Why not let No-To-Bae
regulate OF remove your desire for tobaccc2
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. so cents andsl.00, at all
ruggists.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

~. think PisoS Cure for Consumption =
he only medicine for Coughs EHNik fAEl<
An. Surincficld, Ills. Got ]. 1904
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

CAscAnrrs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grips l0e.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Truth never stays over night in any house
built on the sand
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

. when you know what man believes, you
know what he is.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Never measure any mans picty by the
length Of his face.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

JUsr try Toe. box Of Casearets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

What men cali failure may often be what
angels call success.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

WHEN bilious or costlve, eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; los, 25c.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Life has most in it for those who love God
most
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

IT is stiII as safe to trust in God as it ever
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Motherhood

mother who is in good physical condition TRANSMITS
to her children the blessings of good consutu'on
The child fairly drinks in health from It's
robust constitution before birth, and from healthy
mothers milk after. go
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-04
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS FEBRUARY ws-TwEl PAGES

Blankets.
Ali wool Blanket, white, 225,
reduced to $50
All wool Blanket, white, 500,
reduced to 2.05
All wool Blanket, white, 4.95 and 525,
reduced to 3 so
All wool Blanket, white, extra size, 6 95,
reduced to 4.95.
All wool Blanket, white, extra size, $50,
reduced to 05
All wool Blanket. white, extra size, $50,
grade, reduced TO 8. so
All wool Blanket, scarlet, 3.75 grade,
reduced to 200
All wool Blanket. scarlet, 5.25,
| reduced to 3.75
All wool Blanket, scarlet, extra size, $50,
reduced to so
Ali wool Blanket, gray, $50 grade,
reduced to So
All wool Blanket, gray, extra size. s,95, =
reduced to 1896
'''' 'NA avs - ats at 50, 50 and 75o
Boys Clothing.
Boys 2-piece Suits, dark colors, l.75 grade,
for 1851
Boys apiece Suits, good colors, winter
weight, 2, so grade, for 1861
Boys .2-pece Suits, splendid wearers, dark
colors, 2 05 grade, for 2.25|
Boys s-pie g Suits, best made, heavy and
Boys apiece Suits, stylish dress suits,
worth $780, for 395|
Youths Clothing, Ages "A 10 49,.
Youths 3-piece Suits, fine wool garments,
winter weight, worth 4.5O, for 2.95
Youths 3-piece Suits fine wool cloth, dark
colors, will not fade, worth 500, for 8 05
Youths 3-piece Suits, best made 5.95 and
$50, tor 4 95
Mems Clothing.
Mems wool Suits, good heavy cloth and dark
colors, also black, the $50 grade, for 4 95|
Mems all wool Suits, fine grade Of cloth and
neat patterns, dressy suits that we're
$50, reduced to 495|
Mems extra fine wool Suits, good value at
1850, reduced to 1901
Mems best all wool Suits, the 10 so grade,
for 9 sol
Mems nne dress SUITS, imported English
tweeds, tailor made, the 1900 grade,
reduced to 1O.5O|
|Overcoats.
Mems Irish Frieze cloth heavy Overcoats,
the $50 grade, reduced to 405
Mems blue and black beaver cloth, extra
heavy. fine gu ality, 1925 grade, for 7.50
Mems blue, black and brown Kersey cloth,
finest, best wearing and warmest Over.
coat made 1895 and IA rs grade,
reduced to $50
Boys cape Overcoat, ages 8 to 12years, the
2.25 grade, reduced to $50
Youths Overcoats, ages IA to 10, fine dark
heavy cloth, worth 5.25, reduced to 8. rs
Mems duck Overcoats, worth 275, for 2.25
Mems duck Jackets, best cloth blanket lined
closing out atlas, 1.75
mitts.
Ladies wool mitts, Csc grade reduced to 15c
Ladies wool mitts 15c grade reduced to loo
Misses wool mitts. reduced to s. 10, IL 1-2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-04
JACKETS AND CAPES,

+ y
= =
We have gone through he balance of our stock Of
Jackets and Cpes and have made the largest reduction in
the history of the cloak trade The object Of this large re-
duction prices effect speedy and clean sale Of all
stock in this department. Anyone in need OF wrap or
garment will find this opportune time to get hlgh
priced and high grade garment at the price OF cheap low
priced goods
LADIES' JACKETS.
10 Ladies Jackets, fancy, colored and mixed
cloths, prices formerly 4.95, $50, 1875.
1850, Reduced to $50.
10 Ladies' Jackets, black and blue the 4.95,
$780, and 1850 grades.
Ladies' Fine Cloth Jackets, black and colored,
the 5.75 and so grade,
Reduced to 3.75.
LADIES' Fine Cloth Jackets, black and colored,
the 1875 and H. rs grade,
Reduced to 4 .95
Ladies' Best Cloth Jackets, black and COL
ored, the 1850, 14.75 and 1880 grade,
Reduced to 6.95.
LADIES' CAPES...
Ladies' Fine Cloth Capes, black, 495 grade,
Reduced to 2.75.
Ladies' Fine Cloth Capes black, the $50,
$50 and $50 grade, Reduced to 400.
Ladies' Fine Cloth Capes, black, the 10.5O|
and H. so grade, Reduced to $50
Ladies' Best Cloth Capes, the l4.75 grade,
Reduced to $50.
Ladies' Plush Capes, beaded and silk lined,
the 14.75 and 1850 grade,
Reduced to $50.
Ladies' Fine Astrakhan Fur Capes, the 1850
grade, Reduced to 9.25.
Ladies' Best Astrakhan Fur Capes, the 25.0O|
and $3.50 grade, Reduced to 1900
Ladies' Best Wool Seal Fur Capes, the 27.5O|
grade, Reduced to 1900.
Ladies' Best Baltic Seal Fur Capes, the 81 sol
grade, Reduced to 1900.
MISSES JACKETS.
Misses Jackets, fancy cloth, the $50 grade,
Reduced to $50.
Misses Jackets, fancy colors, all wool cloths
the 1850 and 1850 grade,
Reduced to f. 90.
CnILDREN'S AND MISSES LONG CLOAKS.
Ages years to IL years.
$50 grade reduced to 100.
375 grade reduced to $50.
425 grade reduced to 200
5.25 grade reduced to $780,
$50, $50, 1880 grade reduced to $50
Caps.
Mems fine wool Caps with ear protector
bands, SOC grade, for 25c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-04

Mems cottonade Trousers, heavy well made,
i for 100
Mems all wool, imitation of cashmere, 2.25.
j for 1.75
Mems fine wool Trousers, the $50 grade.
\ reduced to 175
Mems fine all wool Trousers, 1926 grade,
j reduced to 225
Mems fine wool Trousers neat patterns, 45O
\ grade, reduced to g 95
Mems best wool dress Trousers. 5.25 grade,
4 reduced to 1926
Mems denim Overalls, gray, at48 and 75c
Hosiery.
Ladies wool hose, the 25c grade,
reduced to 15c
Ladies wool hose, the 35c grade,
Ladies' wool Hose 500 and 75c grade
reduced to $50
Ladies, fine ribbed cashmere Hose, heavy,
Childrens all wool Hose
reduced from 25c to l5c
children's fine wool Hose, IS and $50 grade
Mems fine wool Hose, 1926 and $50
Mems Heavy Shaker knit Hose, l5 25, $50
Mems Underwear.
Mems fine wool Shirts and Drawers, 2.e5
grade, for 1.25
Mems fine wool Shirts and Drawers, 1875
grade for 75c.
Mems fine mixed Underwear,
reduced to 10, IS, 500.
Mems best feeced cotton Underwear, 500.
Ladies' Underwear.
I25 pair scarlet all wool Drawers, the 100
| grade, half price, reduced to 500.
Is ladies' scarlet Vests, medicated dye, 1926,
100 and 175 grade, to close,
reduced to LOO
Ladies' One all wool gray Vests and Drawers,
the LOO grade, for 75c
Ladies fine merino gray ribbed Vests and
drawers, the SOC grade. reduced to 25c
Ladies' heavy balbriggan Vests and drawers,
the 35c grade, for 100
Ladies' Union Suits, 1875 grade, for 75c
Ladies' Union Suits fine all wool 1.75, 2.25
grade reduced to 1875
Children's Union Suits, the 75c grade,
tor 35c
Children's Underwear in Shirts and Pants,
also Drawers, all ages,
reduced to 8, II, Is, 49, 25c
Dress Goods.
Ladies' fine wool Dress Patterns, balance of
winter trade, new styles, no two alike,
! heavy all wool goods and fine serges aud
Henriettas, 1850, 1850, 1850,
reduced to $50
1850, $50, 1880, reduced to 425
Fine black wool Henrietta 40 inches wide,
j for 25c
Fine French Serges fine twill 46inches wide,
j for 35c
Ladies Broadcloths all colors, 75c grade,
j reduced to 45c
Motions.
Pins, fine brass, 2 sheets for Sc
Pins, best iron, ! sheet for 1c
Pins, best imported, 800 on sheet for SO
Best Milward's Needles, Sc
j Best Lisle Rubber, Sc
Best fancy Rubber, &c
Best cord, 200 yards, sewing cotton, ma
chine or hand, 8spools for 25c
,lSaxony Yarn all co]ors, Sc
Zephyr Yarn all colors, Sc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-04
Youths Clothing, Ages "A 10 10.

Youths 3-plece Suits, line wool garments,
winter weight, worth $50, for 2.95
Youths 3-piece Suits, fine wool cloth, dark
colors, will not fade, worth 500, for 05
Youths 3-piece Suits, best made, sos and
$50, tor 4 95
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-04

We have gone through he balance of our stock OF
Jackets and Capes and have made the largest reduction in
the history of the cloak trade The object of this large re-
duction in prices to effect speedy and clean sale Of all
our stock in this department. Anyone in need of wrap or
garment will find this an opportune time to get high
priced and high grade garment at the price Of cheap low
priced goods.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-18
Amusing Sea Dog.

"Gip" is the name given a rCmarka-
BILE dog that follows the fortunes of
the Neptune liner Ohio, on account of
the tenacious hold on life he has
shown, he having fallen from the ship
in mid-ocean no less than three times.
says the New York Journal. He is n
cross between a l~'edlington and a Skye
terrier. and does many things that 9th
er dogs dc not do.
lie Will eat raw potatoes r~avenoUSiy,
but will not touch meat. The sailors
have taught him to chew tobacco. ana
he has developed n taste for whisky
and water, under the influence Of
which he does many foolish things and
shows bad temper.
He will blow out lighted matches.
He las II trick of standing OH his
hind legs and, by a little twist, throw
ing into the air ard thence into his
mouth. and article placed Oh his hes
His brightest acccn plishment is to
select, NJ word of command, a given
coin out of n collection composed of
half-pencc. penny, siXpence, shilling
and haif-crown. which are laid on the
floor of the captains cabin. Grip be-
ing sent below. with the command,
Bring me the shilling" or whatever
il may be that is asked for.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-18
An nmu.inn Introduction.

The little word again" once threw
n large assembly into fits of laughter.
One of the speakers, Rev. Mr.. r.,
had the misfortune. when he tried To
take his seat. to miss the chair. and
come down at full length upon the
platform. The accident caused not a
little subdued mirtl,. When at last it
came his turn to speak. the presiding
officer introduced him in these words:
''Rev. Mr.. r., will again take the
floor" The reverend gentleman never
met with sc enthusiastic a reception as
glteted the announcement.