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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

WE OFFER three choice lots on Main street
pavement corner Of Anita; also half block
on Fannin street, easy terms: great bar
gains. Call early. Geo. L. Porter & son,
ei2ik Congress avenue Ella
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SITUATION wANTED--By licensed engi.
neer, inaehinsi and electrician. Addres!
6IQa this office. ~
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BOOKKEEPER - Three years exp ;rlence
man also. Address Box 6i2 DeAton. Tax.2s
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SITUATION wANTED--Dy an experienced
grocery clerk. salary no obigot DESTROYS
o: position OF any kind. 6SSi, this Office. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

WE ARE prepared 10 build on the rent plan
several houses in the Third ward only a
anc Crawford streets can not be exeelled:
get our prices: a pretty home on an asphalt
pavement on easy t6) monthly payments.
,lntre was never better time to invest in
Houston property than now and we can
convince you that we can offer better bsr.
gains than any one for we keep abreast Of
the times, 1t NAV pay you to do bus ness
building ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

;-,erfart Information for +.
Melton and Geo. II. Lally or
> .hso and where | can see you
o. J, VIZ osxt Six lays. Address p. c,
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE. Galveston. TEXAS
August u, 1899 Sealed bids. In TRIP ae.
for Improving mouth of Brazos river ! xas,
by repairing iettles, and otherwise, VII D o.
received until y. m. September ~ 1879
and then publicly opened. For intorma !,
" ton apply to G. S. Richie. captain. engrs "A
CoNTRACToRS-Tak notice, that bids Will
be received by the commissioners court OF
Grimes county, Texas, for boring ana com
pletion Of an artesian well at Anderson,
the county seat of Grimes county. Iehas.
lTFor a well five hundred feet deem. un-
less water is sooner obtain
9. For well seven hundred ana nity ieet
deep unless water is sooner obtained
g. well one thousand feet aeep' unie9s
water is sooner obtained. -
A. well fifteen hundred feet Deep uh-
less water is sooner obtained.
g. well two thousand feet deep, unless
water is sooner obtained.
G, An arteslan we'll water guarantssed
any depth Bids to be received up 10 ssp
TENDER /, 1899, county reserves the rlsht
TO reject any and all bids, ,,aaa
]. II. Tenyin. County jung DC
Anderson. Texas, August ls. 1879 %
s-0TIcE TO coNTRAcToRs-Bd viii be
received until Tuesday noon, Angus, * lol
frame residence at splllman Island mar
ris county Apply AT the ofh,e o. rue o. o.
Dunbar. architects. 2Os-S Levy oullolns- =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

lNTFRNA TIGNAL STOCK room COW m
gale at KIeslinR's Drug Store. 5O2 Main s.
corner Prairie Ave. s-2i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

SEEDS for fall planting: just received new
crop turnip seed. winter barley, turf oats,
oeardiess. wheat. Fultzs Imp. wheat, Mica
ragua wheat. new rye, new crop alfalfa,
onion sets. Bermuda onion sets, fall garden
seed of every description. Holloway Seed
Grain and Com. Co., Dallas. Texas II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

SITUATION WANTED-By ilrst-closs cook
and baker; white man; in hotel, restaurant
or boarding car or camp; twenty years
Office p
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sPECrAL NorrCEs.

NOT1CE-Noticc is hereby given thar a spe-
csal meeting OF the stocknoiders OF the Lou
isiana Western Extension Railroad COM
fany has been called by the board Of d.
the company, In the town OF Orange, at 10
o'clock a. m. on the 23d day OF September,
lsss for the purpose OF authorizing and pro-
viding for the sale OF the railroad OF this
company. known as the Louisiana Western
Extension Railroad, extending from con-
rection wnn the line of the Texas and New
u leans Railroad company. at a point In or
In Orange county, Texas. with its franchises
aud ap9diienanees. John N. ODDS. secre-
tary. -
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FOR sALE-one large young mastln dog,
year old, weight l25 pounds; also one pointer
dog, we'll broke on quail and chickens.
Douglas McGregor, Weimar, Texas. 20
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Sk SALE-Loyelv building site overlooking
agent. n.
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ny pr, LE-rour.room house, two lots. in
bruhhner price $1,000; easy terms. r. L.
Archer. Drummer p, o. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

fUR sALE-,A desirable cottage OF seven
s so.,n, path room and closets built on lot
SS91n nav IN the Fifth ward: about e!gat
dress 6ss2 this office "a
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>. ADDRESS OF partv that adver-
L- 4. ~ last year in Houston Pos
r,issu;son and Alpha Edmend-
!ssr & has been found. ADD ess
, J., : Lehmai,s La. SGD
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FOR sALE-Large iron safe cheap T. o. b.
o. p. Basford Flatonia, Texas q
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sw Dr. Lees Preventive for de-
,atsly periods; longest and most
:, tsses relieved in two days without
I a ,uie aud effective under any and
|r,ssns; 50 powerful 1t never falls to
hr.d results; one box always suf-
,,ics 500. For particulars ad-
IA Remedy Co.. 800 Langley avenue,
4 g.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

SITUATION WANTBD--By a competent and
reliable young man to perform auxiliary
ofnoe work or clerk In store can give ref.
erences. eS0S this office p
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

NEGLIGEE shirts, finest French material,
silk stripes. wash silk bosoms, purchased to
moving stock; closing price 10 cents. Frank
Inns 1910 Texas avenue. II
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WELL, HARDLY.
LIVESTOCK. POULTRY AMI EGGS

FOR SALE-Wel-bred brood sows: call at
my pens near packing house, L. r, Brown,si
FOR SALE-Saven- eighths Jersey 2-year-old
heifer; beauty. Call Monday, SOC Web.
ster. 20
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! :. M and want a quiet, comfort
n. 20 10 the Thornton & Dickcy
", Houston Heights. 70
4 rd.lpating confinement can fird
IN private apartments and every
a attention at very reasonable eA-
Et,idrssslng P. o. Box Sg2, Houston,
70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

HOUSTON HEIGHTS lots for sale at loves,
prices on installment plan. Office 22O Ma,o
street. John A. Milroy. agent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

residence property; II you are iootins FOR
90 investment In real estate. it will pay you
70 see us before buying, as we control the
yes, pargains 10 the city. Harral & Harral,
real estate and rental agents. *
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

WANTED-PositIon as a cook and bnk r,
railroad gang or some camp preIe. red.
Address j. l.. Nelsoni general delivery,
Houston. Texas. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Chcap. splendid new your-,oon,
sssouase. on easy terms; on car line: would
axe sshe vacant lot or acreage as nrst pay
ment. Harral a. Harral, 317is Main street y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

|kii Il trees trimmed and dootored
EMtr and insects; roses and shrub
i;-a from blight and disease; first
6Jit guaranteed. address Cnas. AL
Z G ". D, Humes drug store, city.
81
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FINANCIAL.

MONEY 10 LOAN On s 10 / yea Ine N cit,
real estate security: loan can be Cancelled
al or any part. at any time. Fidelity say
legs Association. Wilson building. corner
Ms.n and Congress. 3-6l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

FOR SALE-one engine, so horse power; also
shafting and pulleys. E. L. Dennis, Hous-
ton. Texas, "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

ENGINEER wants position; cotton press. ma
rine. stationery. thorough mechanic: make
repairs: five years in present place.. wish
change; make offer; state salary Address
6SS4, this office. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

FIRST CLASS bookkeoper would like to keep
set OF books in the evenings: very best ref
erences given Address $685. this Office, :!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

STATE OF TEXAS--
County OF Hafris--1hs is TO certify tha'
the following named persons do hereby AZ
fociate themselves In limited partnership,
under and In accordance with the Title
LXNvI Revised Statutes OF 1895. OF the
State OF Texas, with all of the powers. ohli'
cations and duties named In said chapter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

YOUNG MAN---Iiolding diploma wants posi-
ton as bookkeeper or accountant can fur
nish references. Address 6Slo. this office q
SITUATION wANTED--Bv an experlenc ed.
sober horseman; gentleman's roadsters pre-
fsrred. References furnished. Address $685.
this office. q
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WILLIAMS STANDARD TYPEWKITBR-
Most durable. speedieat. best, second nand
machines. all makes. l.. Aluan Wrlghl
Genera! Agent, No 29l Main. Dallas. If
YOU WILL find a complete line of pictures
picture frames, mculdngs, ETC., at Kopt's,
l014 Prairie avenue. u
FOR SALE-Ten R-I-P-A- Ms FOR cento az
druggists. One gives reJst. $50 9Oo
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HORSE. wagon and harness cheap, esis TIL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

WORTHY BOY OF l6 wishes a post on IN
office, store or shop; can give ref renee and
will try 10 please. Address lSSe this otAce2l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

POSITION wanted by experienced engineer,
either marine, compress or electric lights;
competent TO do own repairing. AddrcSs
bS6g, this office u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

FOR RELIABLE quick and honest ssrSieec'
In civil and criminal cases apply 10 T. >: ,
Bureau. S05h Main street e-.o-s.
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s. o. COTTON BRO, Fire InsuraDrss
Agents and Adjusters. u MAIL street,
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FOR SALE-A neat, nearly new printing
rlant, for seven column paper and job office,
at bargain. W. A. Leonard, Angleton,
TeXnS
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SITUATION WANTED FEMALE.

SITUATION wanted by reliable German girl
as good cook or house girl. city only; Sl2 to
SIS per month. Address 6S0i this office 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

READY MADE mosquito bars, single, ACC
double GO cents; dozen lets, single, $3.50:
double, $3.50. Franklins. "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-21

WANTED--Position by boy 10 years old, in
office or store: willing to work address
20lS Common street. IS II
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FOR RENT-one two story residence, one cot.
tage, with large yards and outbuildings
Fifth ward Z. L. Dennis. 2
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FOR sALE-A complete telery, with horse
.- ana wegon. CAL at 1872 consress avenue. p
JUST RECEIVED--Car leather trimmed top
buggies. with curtains and storm apron
wide or standard tread: yoir choice. Si4 .OO'
Edw. clarendon. dealer in all kinds OF We.
icles, harness and rubber tired puggies.
Franklin and Caroline streets rs
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/ i.a Owens, Engraver. for Cuts.
Ifr,rfess avenue. 20
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FOR SALE-one full blooded Newfoundland
male pup, 2 months old; perfect beauty; will
sell cheap, s. If bought at once. Apply 10
VIII y. ThrOop. anderson. Texas. e
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FOR SALE

COTTON CALCULAToRs--CaIcul from,
&c to l2c. Price $500, from
~. y. Pastoriza Printing and Litbosrenh.
ing Co. SOi Main Street. Houston. n
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
Using New Files.

An expert in files has given some d.
rections as to the best ways to use these
necessary implements. He says that a
new file Of very high temper should
first be used on brass or cast iron. After
the first sharpness is gone from it it
answers quite as we'll for wrought iron
and steel. Sometimes new files will tear
the surface of wrought iron and steel to
such an extent as to become very an
noying and cause additional work. Very
few mechanics thoroughly understand
the use of files and the methods by
which they are utilized to the greatest
advantage. Files bite rolled metal much
more quickly and easily than cast, there
fore it requires sharper file for brass
and cast iron than for the wrought ar
ticles or for steel. If files are gradually
adapted to their best uses, they will
give much longer service than when
they are indiscriminately employed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
D,ynrfs and poi.on.

Henry M. Stanley, in describing his
journey though the forests of Africa,
says that the most formidable foes he
encountered, those that caused the
greatest loss of life to his caravan and
came nearest to defeating his expedi-
ton, were the Wambutti dwarfs.
These diminutive men had only bows
and arrows for weapons, so small that
they looked like children's playthings,
but upon the tipof each tiny arrow was
drop of poison which would kill an
elephant or man as surely and quickly
as rifle. Their defense was by means
of poison and traps.
They would steal through the dense
forest, and waiting in ambush let fly
their arrows before they could be dis
covered They dug bitches and carefully
covered them over with sticks and
leaves. They fixed spikes in the ground
and tipped them with poison. Into these
bitches and OH these spikes man and
beast would fall or step to their death
One of the strangest things about it was
that their poison was mixed with honey.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
Gratitude.

When Lord Charles Beresford was a
midshipman, he performed gallant act
for which lie subsequently received a
medal His vessel lay in the Mersey
and numerous visitors came on board
i'll order to look over the ship. AS a
boat containing a man weighing $50
pounds was getting alongside it was
suddenly swalnped, when Lord Charles
jumped overheard and seized the occu-
pant just as he was sinking. The gal
liant rescuer kept the man ahoat until
help arrived and both rescuer and res
cued wero taken on board the man of
war
The man whose life had been saved
maintaining a glum countenance and
showing no great enthusiasm for his
preserver, some one remarked to him,
"You don't appear very pleased at hay.
ing been rescued from drowning"
ugh" he exclaimed in tone of
disgust, glancing first at his own portly
proportions and then at his rescuer.
"He was such little un!'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
Notice for Bids for PeMbina County
Draiuayt. ROntlS

N compliance with a resolution passed bv
- the board of county commissioners C. 2i
for tenders for dra mage bonds i'm the gross
amount OF twelve thousand tour hundred dol
lars. (Sl2io0). under and by virtue of the pro-
codes of North Dakota.
Notice IL hereby given that sud bonds are re-
CURED TO be issued in denominations of five
hundred dollars (S5eO) each. or of such lesser
and every separate drain according to the estim.
ates filed by the board of county drain commits
sl0ners, and That said bonds shall run fora per-
not TO exceed seven per centG) per annum. In.
lerest to be paiG semi annually and The speciii-
cation OF bonds for each separate drain TO be az
follows, viz
Commencing al the boundary line between
Pembina and Walsh counties on the section line
forming the boundary line between Midland and
iray'on townships, running north miles to the
north line OF Sec. 80. Twp. $50 Il. 81 west. ST.
SEQ.
DRAIN mob.
Commencing at the quarter line at the west
line of sec. 3, twp 100. X. 81, running east about
three and one half miles go and terminating
al the couiee III sec. g. twp. lGc. R. so g. leg. 40.
DRAIN 40. 5.
Commencing ON the quarter line at the west
end of sec. "a, Twp. 1Gl, r. 81 running east about
four miles G), and terminating. at sec. 81, twp.
l61. K. 50, where said drain Will empty into the
Red river. S206Gi0
U.
Commencing Oh the quarter line Mt the west
end OF sec. q. Twp. 161 II. 81 running east about
four miles az, and emptying into the Red river
near the center of sec. 30, twp. 161, K. SO. ST.
1S0l0.
DRAIN NO. Z.
Commencing at the quarter line at the west
end of sec. II, twp 161. r. 81. running east ubou,
five miles 90, and cmptying into the Red river
at about the center of sec. 49, twp l61, K. so.
81 .9O99O.
DRAIN no. 8.
m lint nhNu
due west from the north east corner of the north
west quarter of sec. 80. twp. 1863. r. So, and run.
ming west between sec. 10 and 80. twp. 163, r. 50.
and secs. II and p, twp 1853, X. SO. to point at
the west crossing of SAID section into what Is now
known as Joseph Norm Slough, thence follow
ing the course OF said slough TO the north east
quarter of section 3D. twp lG3, II 50, sl,635.
Now therefore i'll pursuance of instructions
mentioned above, bids will be received by the
county auditor nnll. O'Clock p. IN, Wednesday.
Feb. 5, 1893. Bids To he enclosed in sealed en-
,elopes addres sed to the county uudtor and
marked Bids for Drainage Bonds.
The board of county commissioners reserve
the right 10 reject any or all bids.
Given under my hand and sea! this 9Th dav of
december, 1888. DONALD Thomson,
County Auditor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20

Two funny telegraph stories are print.
eel Ivy the Pit;sbarg Dis mtch on the
authority of . fcI:." 81: :.layee OF the
Western Union company,
H. "as l"aei, il. :: ,.,s..n,ch from,
ALBANY, in which the sender as mo:
overcnref0l in the matter Of sp.aing hi.
Letters l.awtun took tie address e, fol.
lows: IL y Wing rcom car !, cent,
Central depot, New York. -
The dispatch came back with the
marginal report that there was no sucl,
person at the address named The opcr-
ator at Albany was called up, and ex-
plantations followed, in consequence of
which the address was changed to
drawing room car agent, Central de.
pot. >"
A still more absurd mistake was once
made in the same offices when a tele-
gram was received for "James w.
Giles, pie clerk, Brooklyn nasty yard. "
This was afterward amended to read.
flames w. Gillespie. clerk. Brooklyn
navy yard
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
Did You Ever.

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure
of all female complaints, exerting won
derful direct influence in giving strength
to the organs. If you nave Loss of APP
petite, Constipa,io ion, Headache, Faint
ing Spells, or are Nervous, Seepess,
Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medi-
cine you need. Health and Strength are
guaranteed by its use Fifty cents and
81. 90 at T.. r. Shaw g. Co.'S. Drug Store.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
willing to Oblixe.

Smoking cigarette the other night
in the north heard story which, so
far as I know, is new. A proud old lady
swept Indignantly up to the door of a
railway carriage at York station. A
schoolboy was leaning half way out of
the compartment. reflectively making a
cigarette, and, after the fashion of the
English sohoolboy. not caring for any
body. lis this smoking compartment"
asked the dame, with scathing voice.
mo. madam, replied the boy polite.
~. raising his cap "If you want a
moking compartment, you will find
one q little lower down. London FL
CARO-.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
Bowesnont.

Miss Bena Halcrow is visiting relatives
in Pembina this week.
Born-On Sunday, Jan. 18th, 1899, to
Mr.. and Mrs. D. McCardia, son.
MIR. Huffman returned to his home
at Bolder, Manitoba after two weeks
visit with his daughter Mrs. W S. Waldo.
Miss Mary Willis Of St. Thomas has
been engaged to teach Il nine months
term in the Torrey school, term to begin
in February.
"A sleigh load Of young people spent a
very pleasant evening last Wednesday at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Nicholson
east OF town.
The pupils OF the Bowesmont school
will give musical and literary program
III Waldo hall next Thursday evening,
January .6th. Don't forget the date.
The members of the M. w. A. gave an
oyster supper and entertainment to
about one hundred and fifty guests last
Friday evening. The members of the
order presented very handsome chair
to the.r retiring; venerable consul, MIR. C.
II. Musford at the close Of the program.
The following officers Of the Bowes-
mont camp M. w. A. were installed last
Friday evening: H. c. Thomson, V. c.;
R. G. Whyte, w. A.; w. Nlugford,
Banker; Chas. Alugford, Clerk; Thomas
Ferguson, Escort; Albert Mcconnell,
Watchman; NJ. Tisdale. Secretary; A. S.
McKibbin, Manager.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
There is Nothing 50 Good

There is nothing Just as GOOD as DR..
Kins's New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do
not permit the dealer to Sell you some
substitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DIR. Kings
New Discovery because you know it to
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed to
40 good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds, Consumption and for any
affections of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
there is nothing SO good as is DIR. Kings
New Discovery. Trial bottle free at r.
r. Shaw & Cos. Drug Store.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-20
spurgcon's Blunt Critic.

When Mr.. Spurgeon first began his
ministry, an anonymous critic used to
write to him constantly about his mis-
takes in grammar and pronunciation
Mr.. Spurgeon at first resented these
criticisms, but he soon learned to profit
by them. "After awhile" he said in
telling the story, 81 looked for his week
~ memoranda with much interest. If |
repeated sentence which 1 had used
two or three Sundays before, he would
write, See the same expression in such
and such a sermon
Mr.. Sturgeon, like everybody else,
had his pet quotation, and he used this
line, Nothing in my hand to bring, 4"
rather frequently: So his commentator
wrote him, "We are sufficiently in
formed of the vacuity of your hand"