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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

col A"o >et FToits on the year operations
RESOURCES.
Due from Agents and
Open Accounts, 81 ,970.04
Cash in Bank and in
hand, 4,OS4.23
Once property, etc, 114.9S
Notes secured by
mortgage on city
real estate, SIT, 10000
LIABILITIES.
Due on open account, $ 1904
Part payment on note, 200 90
Scrip outstanding and
unmatured dividend, 1,Os3 .3S
GuarantOrs' surplus, 1874 s3
Interest on GuarantOrs'
surplus, 1896, 1O7.O9
Reinsurance Reserve, 7,139.32
Net profits for the year, 1851 80
Total, s23,97s.25 $23,97S.25
SUMMARY OF ASSETS TO Policy HoLDERs
Individual bonds of % Guar
antors (whOse aggregate
credit is overs 600, oOO), 100000.
Guarantors' surplus, 1927. ~
Amount set aside as Reinsur-
ance Reserve, 1i,4O1 30
Amount set aside for Unmatur-
eG Dividends to Policy
holders, 5,O32 70
Total Assets to Policy hold
! ers, 1923, 1862 u
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
For Plant Beds.
High Grade Guano,
Cotton Seed l1eal,
Plant Bed Cloth
PARHAM BROS. co.
Nat GOODWIN.

y very pleasant party of about
twenty went up to Raleigh last week
to take in the show. They were de-
lighted with the play, pronouncing it
all strictly first-class. The house lover
81 1000 onel was probably the largest
ever played to in Raleigh aud they
were richly repaid by the acting.
Every one knows that Nat Goodwin
and Maxim Elliot are very fine, while
the support was splendid i'll every part
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
1897. THE SUN. 1897.
BALTIMORE, MD.

The PAPER OF THE PEOPLE.
For THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
25,197.12 $25,19712

20, I3I.I2 30, III II
THE FOLLOWING DIsPOsITION IS MADE OF
THE YEARS PROFITS:
Carried to GuarantOr's sur
plus 10 per cent. Of pre-
MUM receipts, $2,435.92
Carried to reinsurance reserve, 7,2G2.2G
Apportoned to policy holders
2Oper cent. OF ami prem's,
81 per cent of ; year prem's, 1914 81
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

The Southern Stock Mutual Insurance Company numbers among
its policy holders hundreds Of the leading business
in North Carolina.
The Directors submit the following Statement of the
the
day. with the Of DIVIDENDS HOLDERS amounting
for the PER CENT. the
be issued
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT DECEnBER 3d. 1896.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
FLOt K, FLOI X,

\ large shipment of -four received at
TnOmasOn :, cheap.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
FOUR POINTS: By nSDring Your Property in this COmpan

You get good protection any other company.
You get your insurance with per added
which has reduced the cost to policy holders in IS9
and 90 per
8. You no liability to assessment.
4. You keep your money at home.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative EBrOmO Quinine
will cure YOU in one day? Does not produce
the ringing in the head like Sulphate of
Quinne. Put up in tablets convenient for
taking Guaranteed to cure or money re-
funded. Price, - cents and guaranteed
py all druggists. Oct. Is, 1c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
hoods

chest. always ready, al
ways efficient, always sat
isfaCtOry; prevent a cold
or fever, cure all liver ills,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

Nohby Hats and New Shocs-ju II
ccived by WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

But not SO IN this instan.e. We wish TO
repeat That we are prepared to do all work
In our line such as
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

Sick headache, jaundice. constipation, etc. 25c
The only Pills to take with Hoods SarSaparilla
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
Take care Of the Tools.

Take care of the farm i'm pie
1nents and machinery. 1t would
seem that no word Or suggestion
or warning is necessary on this
point, but it would surprise the
general reader if he were travels
ing over the country to note the
evidences of carelessness which
are so often seen. The provideit
and painstaking farmer has &
place for his implements, where
&c sees to it they are housed and
properly cared for when they are
no longer required in the cultiva-
ton of crops. His improvident
neighbor sometimes leaves his
implements where they are used
last, or about his premises, with =
out shelter. Even his harvese
er or moving ss1naclnine is left in
the field lohg after it has been
used, subjected to all kinds of
weather and invitable injury.
The cost OF repairs is necessar-
arly increased under such mex
cusable neglect, and the period
when a new machine will be
necessary is much shortened
The care of tools is All import
ant factor in farm acouOnE and
while not necessary for the pro
vident man, may be serviceable
to such as are too renlise in this
direction .-Ex.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Christmas in Fdenton passed
off quietly, with the exception of
a few DRINKS and several accl>
dents caused by fire crackers:
The little son of J. H. Bell lost a
finger; B. F. Johnson is about to
lose a hand aud is row quite i'll;
Mr.. bubbles boy came near
losing both eyes; Henry Jones
and Bates Burton were also hurt.
On the morning of Dec. 2oth,
about day-break, the barn,
stables and other outhouses on
the farm of Mr.. Elihu Lane, near
Edenton, were destroyed by fire.
In the barn were slowed his en-
tire crop and other chattels, all
of which were burned. There
was no insurance and the loss is
Ia severe blow to Mr.. Lane.
Origin of fire is supposed to have
been from smoking by the man
who went to feed the stock.
The following school boys
and girls spent the Christmas
holidays with their parents at
home: Misses Alice Makely and
Annie Shepard, from St. Mary S
College; Mary Pruden, from Sa-
lem college; Walter White, from
Vine Hill Academy at Scotland
Neck: Ned Wood and Mettra
Makely, from A. & NJ. College;
| Aubrey Hawkins, from Bedford
College, Va; Paul Tillery, from
Oxford; Eddie Wozelka, from
Charlotte.
An event of unusual interest
to the social circle of Edenton
happened on the morning of
Dec. goth when Mr.. Ernest l..
| Woodland and Miss M. May
Hawkins were quietly married
at the home of the brides father
on Broad street in the presence
of a few friends and relatives at
7:15 a. H., by the Rev. DR.. r. b.
Drane in his usually solemn aud
impressive manner, after which
the happy couple took the am
train for all extended trip
through the Northern States and
Canada. sa II
Miss Hawkins is the only
daughter of genial Capt. A. NJ
Hawkins, Supt. Of the N. & S.
| Rail Road, and it is with many
regrets that her host Of friends
lose such pleasant companions
ship. She is young woman Of
rare beauty and possesses those
qualities of head and of heart
which endear her to all who
know her. The groom Is
young man of sterling qualit'e e:
and deserved popularity, and IL
Norfolk, where he has recently
made mis- home, he is looked
upon as one of its most proml
nent and successful business men
After their return Mr.. and Mrs
Woodland will be at home at the
Atlantic Hotel i'll Norfolk.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
GxEDEN, ChONal Co.

Killing hogs is the order Of
the day.
Mr., J. C. Ward purchased a
fine horse i'll Suffolk recently.
Spring session Warwick High
school began Monday, Jan. 4th.
Warwick has secured Rev. A.
w. Burfoot as pastor for ensue>
ing year.
Miss Fannie II. Cobb and sis
ter, Neil, returned from Raleigh
On the 3Ist, ulto.
The Christmas Tree at War
wick Baptist church was a sue
cess. Many little hearts made
glad.
Mr.. F. A. Ward, who spent
the holidays with relatives here,
returned to the Richmond Med
ical College this week.
Mr. Baker Spivey, aged "a,
died very suddenly OIL Christmas
evening. Rev Burfoot preached
his funeral on Saturday evening.
".
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
make their home in Wallaceton,

make their home in Wallaceton,
Va.
Misses Sophia Wood and Celia
Holley left last Tuesday on the
south bound train; Miss Holly
returning to her home at Coles
raine and Miss Wood to take
charge of a school at Harrels-
vile. N G.
Everyone present voted the
young peoples entertainment at
Camden Court House last Friday
night a success in every way
The Black Cat Quartette played
a prominent part with their in
struInental and vocal music, etc.
"Rill G" in his comic songs set
all Camden agog with his praise.
Each player in the drama took
his part with an ardor and con
hdeuce which bespoke much
toll and pains in the preparation
JACK.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
CAMDEN {. Il.

DR.. Samuel w. Gregory left
for Goldsboro on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry S. Gilbert
spent Monday in E. CITY.
Mrs. Sarah c. Bell left for her
home in E. City "Wednesday.
Mr.. Chas. H. Sanderlin was in
E, City Monday on busidess.
Miss Ella Lee Gilbert is sick
at her hone5 we regret to state.
Mr.. Noah Mckinney spent
a few days in Norfolk last week.
Miss Mary Grandy of Norfolk
IS visiting Miss Mamie Traitor.
Miss Lille 3. Sawyer made a
short stay in F. City last week.
Services will be conducted at
Nash's Chapel next Sunday at
3 o'clock by the pastor.
Rev. T. q. Wood and daugh-
tiers, accompanied by Miss Holly
spent Monday in E. City.
Mr., John G. Whitehurst left
Monday for Littleton, N. c.,
where he will attend school.
Mr.. Mark R. Gregory, who
has been visiting his mother re
turned to his home Saturday.
Messrs Clarence c. Upton
and NJ. Everett Walker spent
few days Ill Camden last week.
Mr.. P. II. Williams left We'd
nesday for the University at
Chapel Hill, where he will study
law.
Mr.. J. p. Boushall of Raleigh,
who has been visiting in Cam
den, returned to his home last
week.
Mrs John L. F. Sawyer is
spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs. E. Y. Nash, in E.
City.
Mr.. Thomas Sanderlin and
Miss Annie Dozier were quietly
married at the home of the bride
recently.
Miss Retta Gray, who has been
the guest of Miss Kate Harris
during the holidays, returned to
E. City Monday.
Mr.. Chas. B. Williams, after
spending a delightful Christmas
here, left On Monday for Johns
Hopkins University.
Mrs. M. NJ. Jarvis, who has
been visiting friends and rela>
tives in E. City returned to her
home in Camden On Tuesday.
Mrs. Hulda Dozier died verv
at her home in Camden
morning. May the
Lord comfort the bereaved ones.
A delightful reception was
held Christmas night at the
home of Mr.. t. B. Boushall in
honor of Miss Halle Dickerson,
Mr.. and Mrs, T. c. Ferebee
gave a reception last Saturday |
night which wound up the good |
times in Camden for the holi-
days. They are to leave soonto |
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Reports from over the South
say that prairie schooners from
the Northwest have their sails
set for Southern points now in
great nunb ers, and the Houston
Post thinks that after man has
had a few fingers and toes, and
possibly all ear, frozen off in the
Northwest, he is at least ready to
listen to somebody talk about the
balmy South.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
Delivered at doors of city subsci iDeis

Delivered at doors of city subsci iDeis
by carriers, as soon as from orass,
without extra charge.
The Editor disclaims all responsiDll-
ity for the views or statements OF cor
respondents, and reserves the right al
all times to revise or reject any Iificle
he may think proper.
Always sign your name to news
paper communication simply as a
pledge Of good faith. 1t will not be
published unless you desire it.
Z Best advertising medium in the Dis
trict. Rates very moderate. Special
rates on long contracts.
All announcements and recom1ner-
dations of candidates for office, whether
in the shape of communications o.
otherwise, will be charged as adver
tiSements
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
ELIZABETH CITY, Jan. Sth, 1897.

The peuitentiary report made
to Governor Carr is a fine one
The peniten tiary paid a dollar
into the State Treasury for each
one it drew; in other words, cost
nothing. There is some sur
plus, probably $40 900, irr the
way Of farm products.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

When you are feeling blue
and down in the mouth, brace up
and try to be jolly and pleasant
1t is we'll worth trying There's
no extra need for cheerfulness
when all goes we'll with you, but
it doesn't come amiss to carry a
cheerful spirit all the time
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

A good for Simmons
Liver Regulator is, that it is purely
vegetable and strongly tonic. The
too, it is better than Pills becaus
easier to take in liquid Or powder and
with no gripping, while the relief from
Constipation, Bi1iousness, Sick Head
ache and Dyspepsia is quick and sure.
II find Simmons Liver Regulator
veiy safe and valuable family medi
cine. Rev. ]. M. Rollins, Fairfield,
Virginia
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
Catarrh in the Head

Is dangerous disease. It may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh is
caused by impure blood, and the true
way to cure it is by purifying the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh be-
cause it removes the cause of it by
purifying the blood. Thousands testify
that they have been cured by Hood
Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and
do not purge, pain Or grippe. All drug
gists. 25c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Send to the FISHERMAN &
FARMER Office for printing OF
any kind Our stock of enve-
lopes, line uand white note heads,
bills, cards, posters, etc, is the
best and most varied Of ally in
this section. Call, see us On the
street, or order by mail.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

The men who advertise in the
FISHERMAN & FARMER are the
men who have faith in what they
have to sell. Having a good
thing to offer they want to sell
it because the more used the
better satisfaction it gives.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Take advantage of the bad
winter weather by reading al
you can, and be sure that q good
newspaper, such as the FISHERS
MAN & FARMER, is among your
collection of reading matter.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Give years ago, y says Anga A. Lewis,
Rlcard, N. Y, 8" had constant cough
night sweats, was greatly reduced in
flesh, and had been given up by my ply
s1clans. began to take Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, and after using two bottles
was completely cured"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Mrs. B. +. Stearn and child
are with relatives at Roper.
Two balloons were sent up
Christmas by A. c. Mitchell.
The interior of the John Wo>
zelka store is being improved.
J. H. Pasterfeld, blacksmith,
has moved to Cum berland, Va.
Mrs. Branning and Miss Ho-
gan left this week for New York.
Miss Norah DENLY of Norfolk,
is hereIvisiting Miss Mary Bond.
Capt. w. B. Shepard and bride
have returned from their tour to
Canada.
Mr.. T. D. Byrun and family
have returned from Newport
News, Va.
R F. Cheshire has purchased
the A. H. Mitchell property an
Broad street.
Capt. c. H. Banks and wife
are spending the holidays at
Annapolis, Md.
G. G. Haste has gone to Nor
folk to enter into the merchant
tailoring business.
Miss Madge Bond has returns
ed home after spending several
weeks in Virginia.
After spending the holidays
at Murfreesboro Miss Bruce
Brewer has returned
The target shooting Christmas
day by the military company
was quite interesting.
G. B. Elliott and wife have re
turned after spending awhile in
Virginia with friends.
The colored people had very
enjoyable Emancipation cele>
bration Oh New Years day.
Mr.. Will Schloegel and sister,
Annie, Of Baltimore, are here on
a visit to Mrs. A. Huckabee.
Alerson Temple has gone to
Washington, N. c., to accept a
position with a lumber firm.
Frank White, the butcher,
has moved to his old stand near
Ziegler's store, recently vacated
by J. S. Sutton,
Mr.. VIM. M Watson, of Scran-
ton, Penn, was the guest OF Mr..
aud Mrs. J. D. Jewell during the
Xmas holidays.
F. G. Mitchell has returned
home after spending about ten
days pleasantly with friends at
Rich Square, N. c.
Miss Greenleaf, of E. City has
returned home after spending a
few days with Miss Lizzie Skin
ner at this place.
The R. J. Mitchell residence
On Granville street, occupied by
D. w. Raper, is being treated to
fresh coat of paint.
Bookkeeper Corbin, of the
Branning Mfg. Co., is at Phila,
de1phia for several weeks. EIe
was accompanied by his wife.
We regret to report the contin-
ued illness of Mrs. Theo. Ralph
whose many friends are anxious
ly wishing for her a speedy re>
covery.
Miss Mary Bell, public school
teacher, returned Tuesday after
spending the holidays with rela-
tives ana friends in Virginia and
Elizabeth City.
Prof. Thos. Warren, assistant
principal of the Newberne Acad-
envy, was here last week on al
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. |
w. Y. Warren.
One vacant lot, owned by w. |
B. Shepard, corner of Granville
and Magnolia STREETS, sold at |
public auction Monday for four
tech hundred dollars cash; pur~
chased by J. A. Wilkerson.
Mr.. A. H. Mitchell, accompa>
nied by wife and children, of +.
City, spent several days last week
with his fathers family in this
city. Miss Agness Mitchell &C
companied them home, and after
spending several days returned
Tuesday.
Christinas>eve, about noon,
the little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. E. White fell into a tub of
water and came near being
For several hours it
appeared lifeless. The doctor,
1
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08
BELCROSS, Camden Co.

Mr.. A. Sawyer is i'll Norfolk
on business.
Mr.. r. w. Shultice, of Noc>
folk, gave us call la *.
Miss Halle O. Dickerson,
who has been visiting Miss AM
ME 7. Boushall returned home
last Saturday.
Miss Mary Evans who has
been visiting her sister here, re-
turE-d 20 her home near Indian
Creek, Va, yesterday.
This office was honored last
week with a call from three
charming Dung ladies who's
presence was highly appreciated
Prof. Swami. oI tbs i. Is J.,
Of Murfreesboro, who visited
Re-. L. G Wood during the
holidays, honored this office with
a delightful call. .:--,-'... :z:s.< :
". w. Gregory, Esq, of Old
Trap, shipped some fine sheep
.ro:n this sta. this week;
among them was the "champion
butter Of Old Trap, and the i'm
p-osSi i lie made on some of
the boys around here will be
lasting.
The services at Sawyer's
-.-~.> c..uIch las ol-.-,.,
>articuIarly Interesting.
nd2v s-hooI AS 70.
with a highly appreciated speech
by J. D. BoushuuI, - 4>Aeigh
and the sermon preached by Rev.
T. G. Wood; froln the text: at
is more blessed to give than to
receive" was strong and force
able.
B. H. Holmes; Esq, of Boston
Mass, stopped at this office yes>
terday and while in conversation
he told us he was making g
tour Of the United States OH his
bicycle. He says lie lett Boston
Oh Nov 23rd and proposes tc
stop the remainder Of winter in
Savannah, Ga, from where he
will proceed on his tour il the
Spring. Mr.. Holmes has ali the
necessary equipments for such g
tour, being provided with ten:
blankets, &c; he says he sleeps
III his tent every night Mr.
Holmes is a very intelligent
gentleman and we wish him
success on his trip.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Why will you buy bitter nauseating
toeics when Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic is as pleas
ant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in
every case where it fails to cure. Price,
so cents.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

This paper for sI.oo a year.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-01-08

Running sores broke out on my thighs.
Pieces of bone came out and an operation
was contemplated. had rheumatism in
my legs, drawn up out of shape. lost ap-
petite, could not sleep. I was perfec'
wreck. I continued to grow worse and
finally gave up the doctors treatment to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-29
He Got the Gold.

Banks are so we'll able to protect
themselves that most readers will en-
Joy the following account of how an
unsophisticated customer secured a
slight advantage over one Of them. We
borrow the story from an English pa
per. poor Irishman went to the Of
flee of an Irish bank and asked for
change in gold for fourteen one pound
bank of Ireland notes. The cashier at
once replied that the Cavan bank only
cashed it's own notes.
Then you'd we gle me Cavan notes
for these?" asked the countryman in
his simple way.
Certainly" said the cashier, hand
ing out the fourteen notes as desired.
The Irishman took the Cavan notes,
but Immediately returned them to the
official, saying, Would vie gle me gold
for these. sir"'
And the cashier, caught in his OVID
trap, was obliged to do it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-29
He Was Alive.

The grenadiers of the famous "Old
Guard" will never be forgotten in
France as long as the memory of brave
men shall live in the national heart.
But some of them, at least, were as
bright as they were brave, as the fol-
lowing trustworthy anecdote bears wit
ness: One fine morning, after peace
had been concluded between France
and Russia, the two emperors, Napol-
con and Alexander, were taking a short
walk, arm in arm, around the palace
park at Erfurt. AS they approached
the sentinel. who stood at the foot Of
the grand staircase, the man, who was
a grenadier of the guard, presented
arms. The emperor of France turned.
and pointing with pride to the great
scar that divided the grenadier's face,
said:
What do you think, my brother. OF
soldiers who can survive such wounds
as that?'
"And you," answered Alexander,
what do you think of soldiers that
can infiict them?'
Without stirring an inch from his
position, or changing the expression OF
his face In the least, the stern old gren.
adler himself replied gravely:
1.-The man who did it Is dead"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-29
Religion and Morality.

Religion and morality are not two
entirely distinct things; but rather diff
ferent phases of the same thing. They
can not be separated, in fact, without
fatal injury to both. Religion. apart
from morality, is ghost Morality,
apart rom religion, is carcass. All
movements fruitful in beneticient ethi-
cal results have religious origin. The
power of the world making for righte-
BUSINESS works through religion as His
instrument. The choice of this instru-
ment only shows that the Power under
stands human nature, for there is more
in man than reason or common sense
the ideal of the eighteenth century--or
even that of conscience. There is i'm.
agination, emotion, the mystic faculty
of faith. All these must be brought in.
to play in order to give the highest kind
OF results. Merely rational morality
and purely ethical organization. car
never do much for the world. Let no
man dream that it were good for the
world IL religion died out.--Professoi
Bruce.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-29
A Canny Scot.

A Scotch cobbler. described on the
police books as a notorious offender,
was sentenced by Forfar magistrate
10 pay fine of half crown or, in de-
fault, twenty-four hours hard labor. II
he chose the latter he would be taken
to the Jail at Perth. Then I'll go TO
Perth" he said, for have some BUSH
ness there" An official conveyed him
to Perth, but when the cobbler reached
the Jail he said he would pay the fine.
The governor found he would have To
take it, And Eow," said the cobbler.
Il want my fare home" The governor
demurred, but discovered there was no
alternative; the prisoner must be GENT
at the public expense to the place he
had been brought from. So the canay
Scott got the 2 shillings 81 pence which
represented his fare. did his business
and went home triumphant-2-p pence
halfpenny and a railroad ride the bet.
ter for his offense. This beats the old
'saxpenee" story.-Scottish-A American.