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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23
Escaped Convict Captured With
the Blood Hounds


Yesterday morning Bob Thorn
well, colored, made his escape
from the chain gang where the,
were at work, just north of GiIls
Creek bridge, on the Charlotte
road He had oeen sent out IN
the field adjacent with the wagon
to get some rock. In some way
he removed his shackIcs, and
made a break for liberty. AS
soon as he was missed search was
made for him but be could no
where he found. Deputy Sheriff
" ilson was notified and within an
hour had the blood hounds on the
spot. They were put on his
track and within another hour
they had Bob up n tree near the
old WaXhaw PRESBYTERIAN church,
about seven miles north of town.
Bob had taken very circuitous
route, following branches and
h"llows To Camp crecN, when he
went some distance down the
creek crossing it and going over
through the bottoms to Cane
Creek. After crossing Cane
Creek he went some distance
along the bank through cane
brakes until he came to "A BODY of
woods when he continued his
course along branches and through
wales, crossing the public road
once or twice. Near the old
WnXhaw church he heard the
hounds close on him and attempt
cd to Climb n tree. One of the
dogs reached him i'm time to grab
his shoe as he was scaling the
tree. 1t WIS II question of which
could outpuII, Bob or the dog.
which was finally settled by the
shoe coming off. The dog m"de
azother spring and caught his
pants leo but his hold tore loose
and Bob, by this time, was be,
Nond the dogs reach. Later
Deputy Wilson and Mr. Beckham,
one of the chain gang guards,
came up on horseback, when Bob
announced 81 have given your
degs'a pretty good race, Mr. Will
son, haven't | Z"
Bob's sentence. to the gang ex-
pired yesterday afternoon and he
Is to be turned over to the North
Carolina authorities to answer for
stealing horse. That was why
he tried to get away yesterday.
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Ike Notice /.

Slt has not been our habit to
In our customers or any one
fling us, through the press, but
Nv We insist that everyone ow
either the firm of CIyburn &
9ott, or Elliott x Crawford, on
Be or open account, come by 1st
1900, and make such arrange
|hts as will be satisfactory. We
I'd money and must have 1t or
Pin papers as we can use as cash.
Iase give this your prompt at
lion.
ELLIOTT & CRAWFORD.
Dec IS, 1899.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23
Death of an EStimabIe&

Death of an EstimabIe1
Mrs j f brennan, at
christian lady, widow o}
w b Drenr an, departed
at 6 o'clock last Wedn]
ternoon, Dec 90, 1s9
home OF her daughter,
Craig, near Sincerity, 5
county. She received a
z, 1894, dislocating her
which she never fully rel
From that time until h9
she was a constant sufferer,
no one ever bore suffering
more patience or greater chr
tian fortitude. Her last illnu
was n complication of diseases.
The deceased was born in Chester
county, Feby %, 1929. She was
married to w B brennan Dec %,
184S. Nine children were born
to them, of which ,only four are
living: Mr. Jas brennan and Mrs
w I Roach, both of Hood coun-
ty, Texas, and Mrs w D Robin
son and MrsOJ f Craig of this
county. Mrs brennan lived in
Chester county until 1878 when
the family moved to Rock Hill.
In 1888 they .came 10 Lancaster
and lived here until the death of
Mr. brennan, which occurred in
October 1890. Since that time
Mrs brennan has resided with her
daughter, Mrs j + Craig, near
Sincerity. Her death occasions
deep sorrow for she was greatly
loved and esteemed by all who
knew her. She was member of
the Lancaster Presbyterian church
and her remains were Inferred in
the Presbyterian cemetery by the
side of her late lamented husbands,
last Thursday afternoon, after
funeral services conducted by her
pastor, Rev Chalmers Fraser, as
sisted by Rev w & Ewart.
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EAUTIFCL WEDDING

residence of the Brides
of the prettiest weddings
b tak"n place this season
rs celebrated at 1880 last
at the residence of the hriue's
tents, Mr.. and Mrs. w S Lee,
on Bleckley street. The
use was tastefully decorated
b evergreens, holly predomi.
ling, and tie front piazza was
liantly lighted with red
Rlnese lanterns.
The contracting parties were
j. Hattie Williamson Lee of
city, and Mr.. John Alexander
wman, a successful young rail
man of Lancaster, S G.. The
dding WIS green and crimson
lding.
At the hour named the wedding
bcession began, preceded by
little maids Of honor, Eliza
th Fretwell and Floride Harris,
b stood on pedestass suspending
arch of evergreens under which
} bridal couple stood. These
gtle maids were as sweet as little
ngels in their pure white dresses.
hen came the attendants, Miss
anie Lee with MIR. w H Stew
ian, . cousin of the g!oDm, and
,iss Lola Casey, of Septus, with
ir. w S Lee, Jr., Of Colum bus,
fa.. brother Of the brid. The
bridesmaids were dressed in white
'immed with satin ribbon. Then
anne the bridal couple, the bride
,vely and charming in white
rgsndie, en- traine, trimmed with
Ilk ribbon and a wreath Of mistIe
,e on her head, and, underneath
ne arch held by the two little
laids of honor, they faced the
minister, the Rev. j l.
of New berry, An un-
|e of the bride, who in a very
IMPRESSIVE manner pronounced
ne solemn words that made them
usband and wife. He was as
Isted by the Rev. j n H Sum-
,erel, of this city, who offered
ne closing prayer.
A beautiful and elegant wedding
upper was served of all of the
ood things of the season of which
bout forty guests partook.
The bridal couple will leave
his morning on the Southern at
0. 35 for their future home in
lancaster and will he followed bv
he good wishes of tho brides
many friends. s.-Anderson Daily
iail, Dist inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewman arrived
It this place on the $40 train
Thursday night. They will reside
It the home of the groom parents
It the corner of Main and Elm
treets. A big reception WAS
given them there last night, which
VAS attended by u number of the
'riends and relatives of the popular
Fonng groom and his charming
RriGe. rhe editor of The Ledger
|xtends his very best wishes for
klOnp and happy life
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Small PoX i'm Monroe

A letter received fro1
states there is q case Of
in that city. The negf]
as soon as it was disc q
had small pox, was Sd
pest house and four otbd
occupying n house with
also sent there. 1t is hS
spreadrof the disease wi
ted. =
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

No'ice!
All persons indebted to me will
please come forward and settle as
| need the money to meet my ob.
legations.
J aRutIedge, d. DIS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Supt Baker of the graded
school and family, left yesterday
Tor Camde to spend the Xmas
vacation with relatives there.
Misses May Brock and Rosa Pat.
ton, assistant teachers, also left
Tor their respective homes at
Cheraw and Catawba.
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just Received,

Big lot of fine Ties, Silk Hank
erchiefs, etc, for holiday trade.
Come and see these goods before
they are picked over.
Porter Bros.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23
Charters Granted LancaS,
Two New Enterprises.

Charters Granted Lancs
Two New Enterprises.
The secretary of state has
cd a charter to the Heath L
and Mercantile company
caster, capitalized at $50,
officers are j NJ Heath, d
o u Heath, vice preside1
W'Heath, secretary and
\ charter has also bee
the Clyburr Heath Muld
of Lancaster, capitalized
600. The officers ar(
Clyburn, president; S
vice president; and Jams
secretary and treasured
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23
| ocal M attsrs,

- -
Cotton brought Z cents yester.
day on this market.
Chew Long Cotton Tobacco and
DC happy. Sold by PORTER
BROS.
Mr. and Mrs l. G Lazcnby left
yesterday for Bedford CITY, Va.
to visit the formers mother.
Maj B F Miller, private secre
tary of Congressman Finley, is ex.
pected home from Washington to-
day to..spendXmas with his family.
Mr. IL G MclIwsin came home
from Baltimore, Md, yesterday
and will spend Xmas here.
10 lbs of Long Cotton Tobacco
is worth Is of any other kind at
the price. Sold by PORTER
BROS.
Mr. John M Craig and wife, of
Birmingham, Ala are spending
the holidays with the former
father, Mr. T B Craig, at News
cut, in this county.
Miss Grace Ramie, of Virginia,
teacher OF the Jones Y Roads
school, is spending the Christmas
HOLIDAYS with Mrs j L Amos at
this place.
For Rent, Six room cottage
well of good water and all ne, es
sary outbuildings or premises.
Apply at this office.
Misses Alice Williams and Ma
rlan Thomson are at home from
the GreenvIlle Female College To
spend Christmas with their
parents.
Congressman Finley is on the
committees on territories, Pacific
railroads., and manufacturers.
DIR q w Poovcy killed one Of
his pigs this week. 1t was not
quite 13 months old and netted
$40 pounds. He has the cditor's
thanks for a big mess of sausaecs
and back bones.
Try n box of Long Cotton To-
hacco, best on the market for the
money. Sold by PORTER
BROS.
Mr. VIM Hays of O X, killed
hogs at his house Thursday. His
stock is the Berkshire and Big
Guinea. The five he slaughtered
that day netted 1882 pounds,
averaging over 300 pounds apiece.
He has about y pigs Of this
stock for sale.
The Oakridge school. in Pleas
ant Hill township, taught bv Miss
Lottie Fleming, will have a Nmas
tree at the school house Monday
afternoon at O'Clock.
WANTED, for cash, Hickory,
Dogwood, Persimmon, Walnut
Logs. Southern Hardwood Co. =.
>. Box 529, Charleston, ;. G.
There will no Christmas tree
with songs and speeches appropri-
ate to the season at Upper Camp
Creek church on Monday night
the 25th inst. All patrons and
friends of Camp Creek school are
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Mr.. j & Elliott will leave TODAY
for the West to buy car load of
mules.
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Officers White Bluff LG

Officers White Bluff LGy
At the regular coml|
of White Bluff Lodge ?
the following officers WEI
J \ Estridge, w Nj. !
f NJ Lowry, S w. ,
X F Long, j w. !
+ l. Hinson, Treas.
j I Remington, SecN
TJ Adams, SD. )
w G CASTOR, J d. ;
Duren Lyles, Tiler.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

j f Mcdonald, Esq, of Winns>
bor", was here on professional
business Thursday This was his
hrst visit to Lancaster since be
was solicitor of this Judicial Dis
trlct, and his many friends here
were very glad to see him.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Mr. u Z Dobson of North Caro-
Ina and Miss Lottie Small of Ian.
caster, 5 &, were married in the
parlor OF the Carolina Hotel last
Sunday afternoon by Mayor
Waters. Quite number of orr
citizens Witnessed the ceremony
Rock Hill Herald.
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WESTBOUNU EASI BOUND.
Nos. II and is Nos = ana II.
a NJ. p NJ. An pa
8 81 55 Ar Chester nv IL % zaf
9G7 o. Richhurg II IS 7&S
SO So Bascombville So 7I
Pm
8 33 4 33 Fort lawn 1912 SIS
co 90 fly Lancaster Arl25O SS5
Connects at Chester with Southern
Roi'way, Seanoard Air Line and Clar-
olina and North Western Railway.
Connects at lancaster wi h the Ohio,
River & Charleston.
Leroy Springs, Pres, Lancaster, s. g.
J NJ Heath, @. p. A., "
w II Hardin. V p and Aud. Chesdcr-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Maj b F Miller, private secre
tary of Congressman Finley, is ex
Pected home from Washington to-
day to.spendNmaS with his family.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Messrs Sylvester Sbute and
Lewis Elliott of Mississippi, will
be in Lancaster during the Christ
mas holidays, and will return
home about the 18th of January.
They will contract with two, three
or four good families who are
willing to go to Mississippi to
work on the farm; good wages,
transportation aud rations.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23
LANCAS Err AND CuESlEG
RAILW WAY.

BETWEEN CHE~TER AND LANCASTER
Schedule IN effect Daily except SUNDAY
on and alter sept II, 1888.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

EJRfGG because | extracted his tooth without
pam can TO the same for you. Neither pain nor after
effects result from my extracting NV method, suggest
pleasant ness and satisfaction instead.
I've tF" experience, the know how and ne facls for
dong all branches of scientific dentistry the least
.t9 Special attention given to Gold Crown and Bridge
Work. No charge for examinations and estimate,
)r j. {. Ru'ledge, Dentist.
LANCASTER, S. c..
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Cutting ARRAY.

Cutting ARRAY.
Hugh McMurray ant
Massey. both cclored, hsd
Guilty at Riverside ls
day afternoon. VI
cut by Hugh in t
Crawford sewed u
which was an ugly
serious.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

MIR II G MclIwsin came home
from Baltimore, Md, Yesterday
and will spend Xmas here.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Mr. and Mrs l. G Lazenby left
yesterday for Bedford City, Va.
to visit the formers mother,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

For Rent, Six room cottage
well of good water and all me-, es
sary outbuildings on premises.
Apply at this office.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

There will no a Christmas tree
with songs and speeches appropri-
ate to the season at Upper Camp
Greek church on Monday night
the 25th inst. All patrons and
friends of Camp Creek school are
cordially invited to attend and add
to the enjoyment of the evening by
their presence and presents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Chew Long Cotton Tobacco and
be happy. Sold by PORTER
BROS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Cotton brought Z cents yester .
day on this market.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Misses Alice Williams and Ma
rian Thomson are at home from
the GreenvIlle Female College to
spend Christmas with their
parents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

10 lbs of Long Cotton Tobacco
is worth Is of any other kind at
the price. Sold by PORTER
BROS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Congressman Finley is on the
committees on territories, Pacific
railroads, and manufacturers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Miss Grace Ramie, of Virginia,
teacher OF the Jones Y Roads
school, is spending the Christmas
holidavs with Mrs j L Amos at
this place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

WANTED, for cash, Hickory,
Dogwood, Persimmon, Walnut
Logs. Southern Hardwood Co. =.
>. Box 529, Charleston, >. G.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

Mr. John M Craig and wife, of
Birmingham, Ala are spending
the holidays with the former $
father, Mr. T B Craig, at News
cut, in this county.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-23

The Oakridge school. in Pleas
ant Hill township, taught bv Miss
Lottie Fleming, will have Nmas
tree at the school house Monday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

The Colorado & Northwestern can
we'll afford to heed the example of the
Denver & Rio Grande road on its mount
ain branches in anticipation of the fresh.
cts this coming spring. All distractions
in the canons that will possibly hinder
the course of the water are being re-
moved and exposed portions of grades
are being we'll protected with stone
work. OF course, the Colorado & North.
western system is surveyed considerably
higher than the old Sunset line and will
not be as easy prey 10 the elements,
but it behooves the company to take all
possible precautions to prevent recur-
renee of the disaster of 1894.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
Colorsdo's Gold PrOdu ct.

The total production of gold from the
mines of the world for 4o6 years, or since
there have been any records of the same
kept. IS officially given at So,4S5. 100000.
The total production of gold from the
United States, since its discovery, is
given at s2,735 3o4,769 of which the east
ern and southern states have yielded $751;
10000, leaving s2,2oa6q4,76o as the
amout Of gold produced by the mount
ainous country between Colorado and
California inclusive. the two state men
toned being by far the heaviest pro-
ducers OF the yellow metal; or. In other
words, this only partially explored
mountainous country has produced in
fifty years, or since I848, when the dis
covery of gold was made here, 23H per
cent, or, IN fractional numbers, one .ou'th
Of the total product of the whole world
for 4o6 years We first gave the above
com parative figures FIVE years o, and
have corrected them annually since.
The figures above seem almost Incred-
lble, but are taken from the government
statistics. with the exception OF the last
year, the figures of which are not vet
published officially, but estimated. Nor
is the maximum yet reached by any
means. Each succeeding year will
simply serve to add a new record to
Colorados gold output and to the pros.
perity of the state. The profits and
safety Of investment in mining have in
creased in greater ratio than the Produc-
tion.-Ex.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

The plaintive vail going up from the
throats of the trust newspapers against
the pulp paper trust is amusing. 1t
makes all the difference in the world
whose OK is gored.l Tariff on pulp is no
worse than tariff on hides or wool and
yet these adv ,ocates of a rust.creating
tariff on other necessities of the people.
being hurt by their own petard. cry out
in anguish Of spirit against the woes of
the Newspaper man.. 1t means millions
to the newspapers of New York city
alone. SO stupendous is the volume of
their circulation and 80 small the margin
on each copy. The country press. with
limited circulation. feels but slightly the
t.sif exaction and can afford to smile at
the anti Dingley bill yells emanating
from the millionaire owners of the great
uetropolitan journals. A protective tar.
II Is delusion and snare.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

From plans now being made in the
way of building, Boulder promises TO ex'
perlence wonderful growth during the
coming year. With the first settled
weather will come a remarkable re
awakening and it is not at all unlikely
that even last years splendid building
record will be exceeded.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

The presentation of gold medal to
Miss Helen Gould, authorized by the
senate. is one ACTION regarding the war
tha, meets with universal endorsement.
The soldiers that owe thanks to her
thoughtfulness and magnificent generos-
ity arc numbered by the thousands and
their gratitude will outlast the medal it
self.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

The driving of the last spike in the
Pecos valley railroad of Texas and the
consequent shortening of the route by
400 miles from the cattle ranges of that
state to the great markets of the middle
west, again reminds US that few spikes
driven in line to the great northwestern
section of Colorado would not be an en-.
tirely unfeasible undertaking. The de.
velopment of the northwest means an
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
Notice of Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the first
annual meeting of the Wood Mountain
Mining company will be held at the of.
fee of the treasurer at 1923 Pine street.
Boulder. Colo, on the Ist day of March
1899. at 1880 p. m, for the purpose of
electing board of directors and trans
acting such other business as may prop
erly come before the meeting.
M. V. INGRAM, Sec'y.
Boulder. Colo., Jan. 20. 1899.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16

Mr.. Byron deserves the helpful hand
of every citizen of Boulder county in
pushing his Buchanan pass road bill to.a
successful conclusion. Anyone knowing
a member from another county should
drop that member a letter urging his co.
operation.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
AN ORDINANCE

To Establish "Elbridge" Addition to The
City of Boulder.
Be it Ordained by the City Council of
the City of Boulder:
Section 1. 1t is hereby declared that
petition of the owners of more than two
thirds of the area of the territory herein.
after described as the "Elbridge' ad
diuon to the City of Boulder. has been
presented and submitted to this council
duly convened at an adjourned regular
session thereof on the nth day of Febru.
ary. A. D. 1899. whereby it is requested
on the part of the petitioners, that the
following described territory and piece
and parcel of land lying, being and situ'
ate in the County of Boulder in the State
of Colorado, may become part of the
City of Boulder and be included within
the corporate limits and jurisdiction
thereof. That said territory and piece
and parcel of land is more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the N. E. corner of
Green's addition to Boulder: thence west
49, feet; thence north $50 teet; thence
east 6o3.5 feet; thence south 3o3S feet;
thence west 40 feet; thence south $50
feet; thence west 100 feet to place of
beginning.
Section 2. 1t is further declared that
there has been submitted and presented
by said petitioners to this City Council
at the same time with said petition, two
accurate plats and maps of said territory
and piece and parcel of land. That
more than two. thirds of the area OF said
territory and piece and parcel of land is
held and owned by said petitioners.
That said territory and piece and parcel
of land as laid out on said plats and
maps is in conformity as tar as may be
as to course and angles with the streets
and alleys and angles OF the adjoining
portions of said City of Boulder, and
that said maps and plats show the topo
graphy of said territory and piece and
parcel Of land as required ny law, aud
that the streets and alleys as shown
thereon have been properly dedicated to
the public uses Of the City of Boulder.
Section 3. That said maps and plats
have been and are hereby approved,
FIVE members of the council voting and
having voted therefor.
The Mayor OF the City, c. Ricketts,, is
hereby authorized and directed to exc
cute and acknowledge an assent thereto
and approval thereof on behalf of the
City of Boulder upon each of said maps
and plats.
1t is hereby further directed that said
maps and plats shall be filed, one in the
office of the City Clerk of said City, and
one to be filed and recorded in the office
| of the Clerk and Recorder of Boulder
County, Colorado.
Section 4. Said territory and piece
and parcel of land SO laid out and sur
veyed and designated as "Elbridge" ad
diton to the City of Boulder. shall, upon
the Sling and recording of said maps
and plats as aforesaid, become part of
the corporate area OF the City of Boul.
der. and be included within the limits
and jurisdiction thereof.
Passed this nth day of February, A..
D, 1890
SEAL c. RICKETTS,.
Attest-E. X. STAFFORD. Mayor.
City Clerk.
Any one wishing coal will please leave
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
A Field Day for Both Parties.

She-People talk of Sunday being a
day of rest. and yet look at the way
the poor women have TO work to get
their husbands to 60 to church.
He-Yes, and yet look at the way the
poor husbands have to work to get out
of going-Brooklyn Life.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
Bargains for Home Seekers.

We have a fine list of attractive offers
in this line and are continually listing
new ones. Call and see US if you need
Home Property, Farm Property or con-
template investments of any character.
Give US your properties tor rent.
WARREN c. OVERS
Real Estate Agency.
Camera Building, Boulder.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
4 Way of Escape.

Flooding Paul-Say, Weary, what's
yer reasons fer wantin' ter be cremate
when yez die?
Weary Walker-Yer know that Satan
alters finds some work fer idle hands
ter do.-N. Y. journal.
Daily camera., 1899-02-16
The Cumminsville Sage.

THE average politician" said the
Cumminsville Sage, regards cam
paign somewhat after the way of a bot
tie. He won't open it unless he thinks
there is something in t.''-Cincinnati
Enquirer.