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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Boy Wanted-Bright and ingenious. to
learn the trade of matchmaker and jeweler
No application considered unless references
named. Address WATCH, Journal.
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Kem0Yai,
Gupther'S TTu1hrella

Gunther's Umbrella Store and Factory,
formerly of Pembroke Arcade, is now To-
Gated at 13 North Pennsylvania street, Odd
Fellows Building.
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Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General Offices 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
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progress rapidly. as the Hebrew congrega-
ton expects the building TO be completed in
readiness for dedication during the Septem-
Der HOLIDAYS
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And then one dollar a week.

We have square pianos from SIS TO So
We have upright pianos from 500 10 SlIs-
We have organs from $40 TO $50.
We sell square pianos for s. cash and one
dollar week.
CARLIN & LENNON. s to z. Market St
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Pianos for $500 Cash,

Insure with Indiana Insurance Co., 143 r.
Market street Fire, Tornado and Explosion.
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keystone Farm.

William S. Budd desires to inform HIS friends
that meals will be served at Keystone Farm
AIilersville). but only upon previous notification.
Telephone No. l on 2446. Ice cream and cake at
ALL fines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Make home place of pleasure. Keep therein
your greatest treasure Cooks Imperial Cham
payne. Extra Dry. 1t is superior.
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Fire Escapes. Ellis & Helfenberger,
South Senate avenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Feed your horse JANEs's pusties, Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Pease Pianos. carlin & LennOx. E. Mark.. s
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that these are four inches wider
than the kinds usually SOC, and
then there are six new and
stylish color mixtures. They
will make frst-class bicycle or
rainy day skirts, and you run a
poor chance of duplicating them
under 60c yard.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thous-
ands, who think themselves i'll, that
they are not afflicted with any dis
ease, but that the system simply
needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as "A costive
condition is easily cured by using
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only,
and sold by all druggists.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
A Bargain

$50 acres on K, c., p, q G. Ry, 8
miles south Of CITY, Railroad runs
through land and station on prem
ises, over J dozen good springs,
Large lake full of game fish, Plenty
of timber for improvements, Soil
very fertile. A SNAP If taken at once,
Terms easy, See w, h. Kelley over
Water Co.. S Office. lilo
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
Weather Probabilities

Says cold weather.
Wool Underwear is going to be in
big demand about that time. Been
looking over the carried overs?
Show signs of wear, Ell? Better
come in and let us help you along.
New arrivals Just in. We can tit
those that always get miSfits
elsewhere.
Mems heavy ribbed suits, natural
and tan per suit, $1,00 & $500
Better kinds to suit the better
want.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Going visiting soon -?
Need a new grip per-
hapS, or a new trunk.
Many here for your
choosing. See our
prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
'Tis Said That

Some men never wear
socks except during the winter.
We don't know about that, but
we do know that we have the best
ever offered in these parts in Tan
and Black at 2 pair for 25e.
The new thing in hosiery just
now is the 7Mercerized--feels like
silk, looks like silk, wears better
Ok blood and black, per pair, 25c
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Mr. W, ]. Hooper, Bright Star, is
here today on his way to Little
Rock to attend the Masonic Chap
ter which convenes there to-mor-
row, as a delegate, from South
Western Chapter. Mr.. Hooper is
one of Bright Stars leading citi,
zens and a good farmer. We &C,
knowledge a pleasant call.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
West Side School Board Meeting,

Mayor Hardin has called the
West side school board to meet to-
morrow evening at 6 o'clock, for
the purpose of electing a teacher to
take the place of Prof Thomas
Perry, who was selected as county
superintendent of schools, by the
county commissioners.
Mr.. Perry Office will hold good un-
til the general election next fall and
his salary is fixed at $1,000 a year,
This office is a good one and the
pedagogrees will have showing to
work for the Office in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
SHOES-PEOPLE-All sorts c

SHOES-PEOPLE-All sorts Of
shoes for all sorts of people except
bad shoes for foolish people and
freak shoes for fadish people. Peo.
pie of moderate means require good
honest shoes, and people OF wealth
as a rule want a dollars worth for
every dollar expended, ] sell shoes
on business principles, buy intelli-
gently, exact only a moderate pro-
fit give quick service, good goods
and moderate prices, When in
need of shoes and hose come to see
me.
1929 A. S. DELAMAR,
2l0 n. Broad Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
We Don't Know

How many presidents,
admirals and generals we are
eIotheing when we sell goods for
the boys, but we take the same
pains with the juvenile clothing
as if our boy customers had al
ready made their mark: While
our stock is large we wouldn't ad-
wise the careful mother to wait
too long to fit the youngster out
in his new suit. In fact better
come in this week. Going to
make some special efforts.
60 Or amt much, but see what
VA'OU a good suit either will buy
this week Take either
Q9 An price and they're crowded
VO'TV full Of good values.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Our odd Pants Sale
was a hummer. A
few remain. Get
yours this week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

We can't describe
them, but we can in
vite you to come in
and see our Boys
White and Colored
Shirts at SO and 75e
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The Commissioners of Internal
Revenue have given a decision that
banks must pay special tax, even
though no capital is employed in
its business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
Notice.

Commencing Nov, 18th, the Tex
arkaua, Shreveport & Natchez road
"Gate City Route" will receive and
deliver all freight for their line at
the Iron Mountain depot,
G. w. FoUKE, Pres.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

They are preparing for a war of
determination in Kentucky. Arms
are being accumulated both by the
Democrats and Republicans, but we
don't hear a thing from the Gold
bugs. They stirred up the fuss and
then retired.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

A skunk once challenged lion to
single combat, The lion promptly
declined the honor. "How," said
the skunk, "are you afraid?" "Ve-
ry much 50, " said the lion, for you
would only gain fame for having
the honor to fight with lion, while
every one who met me for month
would know had been in company
with a skunk"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

We would state to those female
star gazers, that several pecks of
good sized meteors still remain over
head, and may shower down at any
old unexpected moment.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
Shot at "a Times

At 2O4 east Broad street, by the
Gem Photo Co., for % cents.
Remember Nov Gath is our last
day to take little Gem Photos.
204 u, Broad. GEM PHoTo Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

One hundred one gallon cans and
two hundred half gallon cans "RED
BIRD" New Orleans molasses re.
ceiyed Saturday. We will order
again in few days. LAMBETH &
YARBROUGH. S.l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Improved and unimproved city
property, farms and timbered lands
for sale, exchange and rent. Gen.
eral rental and commission business.
w. R Kelley, State Line, over Wa
ter Cos. office. 1923
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Prof. ]. F. Draughon of Nash
vile, Tenn, who operates practical
business colleges in six cities, is in
the city making arrangements to
open a college here January l, 1900.
He at present has colleges in Nashs
Vile, Tenn, Ft. Worth, Tex, Gal
weston, Tex, Texarkana, Tex, St.
Louis, Mo-, and Savannah, Ca, the
total enrolment being 1900 stud
ents. He is also proprietor of a
youths paper published in Nash
vile. He will be in the city several
days.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
New Arrivals

This week in Ladies Fine
Shoes. Thought you'd appreciate
this bit of news. All the shapes
that have been sanctioned by
MADAM ELITE. Going to have
big selling in ladies shoes this
week. These prices to Judge by.
Our $3.50 Ladies fine shoes, 81 10
Our S1.75 Ladies fine shoes, 1925
Our 1925 Ladies fine shoes, 1.5O
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

SEE HERE.-It has been the
rule Ofthis paper to collect in
advance, for all local reading
ads-printed notifications to this
effect time and again. Positive
ly payments for all transient ads
of this kind must be paid i'm adj
vance, Rate sc. line. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

A Character Mask Party" will
be given on Tuesday evening, Nov.
81, at the home of c. W. Webb, cor
ner 7th and Beech streets, by the
Young Peoples Union of the First
Baptist Church. A free will offer
ing will be expected for the benefit
of the church. 11-17.4t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Jack Semlear, while engaged in
work yesterday, on the George W.
Fouke building, stepped on brick
that turned with him, and wrench
ed his ankle considerably. He went
home on a stick and has not come
downtoday We hope the ankle is
notsprained and that Jack will be
back in a day or two, yelling for
mort" like a Commanche Indian
would yell for a pale faces scalp.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Rev. Cadesman Pope of Mena, is
here today, en- route to the confer
ence, which convenes at Magnolia,
tomorrow,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Knights of Maccabees have an
important meeting tonight-quite
number of new members to be initi-
ated.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Eupion oil makes the best light
ask your dealer for it and take no
other kind, 1t makes a white
strong light. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

| have cash purchasers for desir-
able city property, W. R. Kelley.
State Line Ave, over Water Co.'S.
Office. 1923
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
A chnnOn for a Good Homo

Two desirable lots on College Hill
for sale at $25. Apply to DR.. W. G..
Spearman, ll-l4-tt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

If Erber tells you a thing is gold
you can bet it is as he says. He has
built up his enormous trade in the
iewelry business by being honest
with his customers. ll-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Mayor Hardin has let the con-
tract for the removal of dirt for the
pit in his natatorium, on 3rd street.
He expects to build the uatatorium
right away, and as soon as the pit
is dug and the walls are bricked the
masous will be put to work to en-
close It with brick walls.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Booths holiday line of fancy fur
niture will be unequaled in the
state. ll-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Sheriff Edwards will leave here to-
day for Little River county, in
search of couple of hog thieves,
who were arrested in the above
county, but whS were liberated be-
fore the officers from here could
reach the county site, The sheriff
will locate them if possible and
bring them back.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

And the rain made sneak on us
after barely laying the dust and
went elsewhere. We did not think
it was in the rain to play our fast
growing city such a scurvy trick,
and it needing a rain SO badly too.
1t is said all thing come to those
who wait, and we guess we will wait
= while longerye before we get the
most needed ground sooker
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
ODVYER & AHILIERIu.
/!

Do you ever go home at
night tired and all worn out. Feet
giving pain, etc? Know the rea-
son. Your shoe don't give com.
fort, and all day your feet keen
telegraphing your brain of the
fact. Come in and try a pair Of
our comfort-giving ones. Costn no
more than others. Special induce
ments this week.
See our Box Calf in tan and black
at SITS, 1925, and $3.50.
The best shoe on earth "a Or
this week for ,...... Wl,lU
Jno. Meier's Railroad shoe, box
and plain toe.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Booth will open up his fine assort-
ment of pictures the last of the
week. Ills
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Miss Mollie Humphry accom-
panied the remains of her step
mother here, in company with her
father. They both returned to their
West Texas home this afternoon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

For Rent--Four nice office rooms
on east Broad street. Apply to
Long Bell Lumber Co. ll-i9-1w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Still the White Cliffs big suit in
the Federal court was unfinished at
noon. Attorneys will finish argu-
ment some time this afternoon.
Then the court will take up some
thing else.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The largest assortment of bril-
liant cut glass at Erber's. Ills
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The choicest steaks, roasts and all
kinds of fresh meats at Huddleston
Brothers, ~
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The latest things out are Russian
gold plated and enameled ware.
Chas. S. Erber has a beautiful line
displayed. Call and see these goods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

]. S. Ragland has received his fall
stock of Holiday goods-wedding
gifts, club prizes, etc. Brio a-brac
of all kinds. The finest line of dolls
ever shown in the city-prices rang
ing from &c to So each. Toys of
every description. Don't put of
too late, Go early and inspect the
stock. l1-l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Fine line OF new gold and gold
plated cuff and collar buttons,
diamond studs etc. at Schuster's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Ten teams we're put to hauling
dirt and grading the Hardin's lots
this morning for the natatorium.
Mr.. Hardin has received a car load
of cement to be used in the con.
struction of the same. Now let us
help him build the opera house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Yesterday being cool cloudy
day offered many indncement to our
people to take buggy rides in the
country. We counted quite a string
of vehicles going out the Boulevard,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Log wagons-Texarkana Carriage
Co. 10 29 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

LosT-One sorrel pony horse ID
hands high, foretop cut off, shod in
front, about 8 years old. Reward
to finder.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Old newspapers tor sale at the
TeX2rkanian Office. ALP.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Up-to-date tailor-made clothing
at the Globe. 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Don't have any oil'in your lamps
but Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Hardin Brothers have what you
want and what others cannot fur
nish you. They keep everything
from a frying pan to a grand piano.
See them for bargains.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

If you contemplate making
wedding present see Charles Erber.
He has a splendid stock to select
from. lib
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Visit Booth for bargains in furni-
ture. 1l-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Buggies-Texarkana Carriage Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Fine bisque ornaments vases and
Dresden China at Erber's. Ills
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
The Particular Mother

Will hail with delight
this bit Of store news. This week
brought us many new things in
infants children's and misses
footwear. Among the collection
was a lot of infants soft sole
shoes, all colorS.
ChiIdren's strictly all leather
shoes, 5-8.
Misses kid skin flexible sole shoes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

If you wish to sell or buy anything
in the real estate line, it will pay
you to consult W. R. Kelley, State
Line Ave, over Water Cos. Office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

One hundred trunks at Hardin
Bros. 81 per week. 1922
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Hundreds of beautiful pieces in
sterling silver novelties at Erber's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21
All Kinds of Service
For All Classes Of People.

The Southwestern Telegraph and Telo-
phone Company Is progressive lnstitu.
tion, and Its growing popularity is the re-
suit Of fits endeavor to adapt It's sereicd to
the varying necessities Of It's patrons.
The man Of very moderate means may en-
Joy It's use, In one Of It's many forms, as
well as his more affluent neighbor.
Southwestern Telegraph & TelephoneCo.
J.. r. FARNswoRTH, General Mgr.
A. r. BROWN, Local Mgr.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

NOVEMBER oath, will be our last
day here
204 E. Broad. GEM PHoTo Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Call on the Artist Supply Compa-
ny for your Kodak supplies.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

See Erber for diamonds.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

See those warm pictures in the
Artist Supply Company's window.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Get your money worth by buy
ing groceries at ]. T. Hobgood's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Buy your shirt waists and dry
goods at the Globe. 43l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Four new Offices with water, in
Lester building, for rent. 1910
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

A bran new line of parlor goods
OF all descriptions, at Booths. il Is
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Two dozen pictures free with our
photo buttons. 204 E. Broad St
Gem Photo Co. 109
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Cotton, middling, Gle.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Prof. ]. H. Hutsell Of Buchanan,
is up today, He making quite a
success as a market gardener and
dairyman. Early in the spring he
bought -fourths of an acre of
sweet potatoes already planted,
from which he has realized a net
profit of $3.50. He has a Jersey
dairy which brings him a nice rev.
enue.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The grandest line of fine clocks in
the city at Erber's. ll-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Four cans ot Standard brand to-
matoes for 30c, at j. 7. Hobgood's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Several Lewisvillians were in the
city today trading.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Rocking chairs from 81 up, at
Booths. 1I-l5|
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Iron and brass beds at Booths.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Eupien oil is the best on the
market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Delivery wagons, Texarkana Car
riage Co. 1929 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

For fine Turkish chairs and leath-
er couches, see Booth. ll-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Wagons and harness. Texarkana
Carriage Co. ii 20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Haruess-Texarkana Carriage Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Go to W. L. Franks for fat
Thanksgiving turkeys, ll-l6-tt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Lap robes. Texarkaua Carriage
Co. l120
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

See Artist Supply Co. for glass.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Buggies, surries and phaetons.
Texarkana Carriage Co. l12O
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

For a good white light, get the
Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

S. NJ. Ragland handles the
Artie cigar in 10000 quantities.
See him for prices. 8 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Fresh country butter at Is cents.
1l-l6.tf W. L. FRANKS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

The most complete line of fine
diamonds, watches and jewelry at
Erber's. 11-1t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Cold weather is
due most any time
now. Better pre-
pare for it. Heavy
ribbed underwear far
boys will keep the
cold out. Per gar
ment. 70 and soc
Boys All Wool
SWEAT ERS,
The hottest things in
Town.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

See the beautiful statuarJ at.
Erbers. lib
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Col. W. W. Carloss, who has been
on the petit jury in the Federal
court here, since it has been in ses-
sion, is still here though his services
have not been required, He is TAX
ing it as easily as he can at the job
of doing nothing. He tells US he
has not set on single case yet.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

You will get your moneys worth
by trading at the Globe Dry Goods
store. 4 3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Our farmer friend, f. M. Coe, of
Motz, was up this morning, and
made us an appreciated call. He
tells MS that most farmers are
about through gathering cotton-a
little over a half crop. Mr. Coe is
one of Miller county's best citizens.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Booth will receive this week a big
line of library furniture both in
Golden Oak and Mahogany. 1l-l5
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-21

Go look through Hardin Bros.
storey you will find something you
want. 10 ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-15

On Sunday, June 1s, the Chicago.
Milwaukee aud st. Paul railway will run
a special excursion train to Riverside
Park and Sioux City, leaving Madison
at 6:1O q. N. arriving at Sioux City at
11:3O q. m. Returning. leave Sioux City
Ut $50 p. N. Fare for the round trip,
$2.25.
Program
/. A carload OF the finest Florida
wstermelons will be distributed free.
9. Concert. Edison concert phono-
graph, the Rrandest achievement OF the
talking machine art.
3. Pictures. Edieon's latest moving
picture machine and stereopticon.
4. Music. Santee ILdisn bandit
pieces-from the Santee agency, also
other first-claes bands.
The above program will ba given in q
large pavilion tent, seating 1900 people,
and will be free to all holders OF excur.
sion tickets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-15
A Modern MIRA. Malanenn.

An interesting volume. with a Pal.
cite In Eastern Palaces" by f. NJ.
Merrick. tells amusing stories Of many
Chimes. OF the western world was a
modern Mrs. Malaprop. pretty. amiable
and rich, who sat to the author for her
portrait. "She told me-" he says.
THAT her husband 'hobnobbed' with
everybody and told such cotton wool
(cock and bully stories; that a girl she
knew was training to be an 'archdea-
con (deaconess); that she was obliged
to part with her coachman because he
was such a gay Othello;' that she had
india rubber tiles put on the wheels
OF her carriage; that a man she knew
was a regular 'marmoset' (martinet)
in his own house. and a certain title
always descended from uncle to nephew,
as they invariably died Childish.
Among the numerous celebrities
whom Miss Merrick met in India was
Lord Roberts. whose antipathy to cats
gave rise to a little story Of metempsy-
chests. On n Of his homeward voyages
Lord Roberts asked to have the cat re-
moved when he came on board ship,
and a stranger, not knowing who he
was. said to Lady Roberts. Don't you
think that little gentleman over there
must have been a mouse in a former
state!' '-Household Words.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-15
What He Did Object To.

The author Of kings of the Hunt
ing Field says that at a certain Eng.
lish church many years ago. while the
clergyman was reading prayers, a man
walked in. shouted i've got I'M" and
Immediately withdrew. He had sounded
a we'll known call. Every farmer and
iaborer who possessed a gun soon fol-
lowed him and in an hour or two
brought to the village inn the fox they
had shot.
Spirituality was in those days at a
very low ebb, and some clergymen
cared more for sport than for the exam
pie they set to their tocks. Bishops
tried TO discountenance hunting as a
clerical pastime, but the law did not
enable them to remove the offenders
from their livings. DR.. Phillpotts,
bishop Of Exeter, who called to account
several sporting clergymen in his do
cese, met one Of them at a friend :
house.
II am told, my lord, that you object
TO my hunting said the clergyman.
Dear me. who could have told you
sot' answered the bishop. what !
object to is that You should ever dc
anything else.