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s0UTHF0RD.

PERSONAL CHAT.
 Miss Tolles is spending flow week at the pleasant home of Mrs M. 8. Atwood. Clark Lewis is in very precarious situation, having been i'll over four weeks with typhoid fever. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. D. Greene of Southbury attends.
 U. Strong and Mrs Elida Wooster were in the Brass City, Thursday.
 Mr and Mrs s. J. Wylie were home from Bristol and passed Christmas at their parental home.
 Willie Smith, aged 15 years departed this life Saturday, December 22. He was the eldest child of William Smith. Funeral Monday afternoon at 30. Pneu. monia and acute Bright's disease were the cause of death.
 Mrs George K. Garlick visited friend out of town, last week.
 Christmas tree and exercises at thu village schoolhouse, Monday afternoon Miss Martha W. Thompson, teacher,
 M1s Gordon Crofut has moved to th' pleasant home of T. F. Wheeler.
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New Haven Go.
 SOUTH BRITAIN.

BAD BUSINESS FOR YOUNG MEN TO ENGAGE
 IN.
 Wednesday night of last week between 10 and II o'clock heard team leaving my barn. AS soon as possible I was out there and saw what they had taken. l jumped on . horse and overlook them before they got to Britain. There were a number of men with the team, but as I came up to them they all left the team and took to the fields. I concluded l would take the team home with me. But after I had got started for home leading my horse with one hand'and their horse with the other, their courage: re. turned and two or th1ee men jumped over the fence, snd began whipping both horses and myself and ono of them grat. bed their horse by the bit and WAS soor winded and they got away from me. If I had been properly prepared think there would have been one or two funer' als in town by this time. I knew the horse and I recognized some of the mer. When some of our South Britain young men are called upon to answer to . state's prison offence you may hear more about it.-[S. P. Averill.
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BETHEL.

wOLFPITS AND VICINITY.
 The prayer meeting at the schoo houee, Tuesday evening, December Il was led by gentlemen from Bethel.
 Rev MT Moody conducted the Sunday school here, Sunday. The Sunday schoo, is now held at 3 B o'clock.
 Ruesen Dicke ns has been in Brookheld on business.
 Mr Muchfield had the misfortune to have one of his COWS break it's leg. It had to be killed.
 s. F. Gilbert, who has had the measles, Is now out again.. Three of his children are now sick with them. " Miss Viola Wood, who is attending school at York state, is spending her Christmas vacation at home.
 William J. Gorham has been in Bridge. port.
 Melville Wood has moved his family to the Porter place, which was recently purchased by Howard Knowles.
 Martin Nurray's son, James, who has been at the Danbury hospital, was brought to his fathers home, last Thur day, and is improving. . Mrs Hannon has entertained company from NorWalk.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
OBITUARY.
MRS SUSAN CHAPMAN.

MRS SUSAN CHIPMAN.
 Mrs Susan Chipman, worthy and
 esteemed woman, who for 25 years had
 made her home with her nephew, Elmer
 Fairchild, died on Friday of last week
 aged s2 years. Mrs Chipman was the daughter of Richard Shepard, and is survived by one sister, Mrs Della Taylor, of Elmwood district in Bethel. There
 were two other sisters, Mrs Nancy Taylor and Mrs Phebe Fairchild. and one brother, Ambrose Shepard, all of whom are now dead. The subject of our eketch married Lyman Chipman, who was a comb-maker, 8 natter, merchant and farmer at different times during his career. At the time of his death MT and Mrs Chipman were living at the homestead on the Turnpike, now known as the Asheton farm. Mrs Chipmsn was woman of fine qualities of heart and life, and although not widely known, was loved and esteemed by all who came in contact with her. The funeral was attended on Monday afternoon from the nome of her nephew, Elmer Fairchild, Rev o. W. Barker officiating. Amopg those present from out of town were MT and Mrs E. c. Huse and MT and Mrs w. Huse of Bethel and MT and Mrs Wilbur Briscoe of Danbury. The pail bearers were Philo Nichols, D. c. Bacon, R. Fl. Peck, J. B. Wheeler, Charles s. Platt and Bennett Blackman. The burial was in the Newtown cemetery.
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RERTJTIDTNG

You would like to be as strong as an athlete. You would like to have muscles like his. You would ike to have the Strength that knows no weakness. But you are all run down, mis- erable, can't sleep, no appetite, nervous, au- bition gone, no zest for life.
 What you need is Smiths Green Fountain Renovator. Why7 Simply this: The Greeks were strong people. They believed in the curative and strengthening power of the herbs of the field, and used them. Now the Reno- vator is made of pure, wholesome herbs. and is redolent of the green fields fragrant woods and bracing air. It will give you Strength. You w ill find yourselfa a new person. This has been the experience of thousands. Tryit.
 Your Smiths Green Mountain Renovator is all it is recommended to be. It is worth it's weight in gold. It really is wonderful the way gained strength after using the. Renovator. I was completely run down, nervous and exhausted |; could not eat, sleep, or do a bit of work was de- pressed and discouraged. Alter using one bottle use, until after using few bottles, I now feel like new woman. My'appetite is splendid, and I sleep like log. l feel strong, and my nerves no longer set me on edge. cannot say enough for your wonderful medicine and shall do all in my power to help you in getting the sick and weak to use it."
 MRS. MARY J. PERRY,
 a25 Spring Street, Portland. Me.
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GRANGE BULLETIN.

PooTATUcK GRANGE ELECTS NEW oFF1-
 GERS. '+ At the regular meeting, sts'week Tuesday evening, two candidates, Mise c. M. Young and Frank A. Blackman were given the third and fourth degrees. The annual election also took place and the following were elected: Master, c. M. Beresford. Overseer, s. J. Botsford. Lecturer, Mrs s. F. 5chermerhorn. Steward, J. B. Nichols.
 Assistant Steward, H. s. Mason. Chaplain, F. A. Young. Treasurer, c. G. Peck.
 Secretary, J. J. Northrop. Gate Keeper, Byron Merwin. Ceres, Mrs F. A. Young.
 Pomona, Mrs Cora L. Northrop. Flora, Miss s. B. Minor.
 Lady Assistant Steward, Miss Hattie M. Nortbrop. Musical director, Miss c. M. Young. Member of Executive Committee three years, s. J. Botsford.
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STAMFORD.
PERSONAL TOPICS,

PERSONAL TOPICS. Rev MT Stimson preached in the Put ney chapel at the regular mid-week seH- vice. Albert Merrill, one of our we'll known townspeople, who recently went to New Jersey to engage in the restaurant busi- ness, writes to ais friends that he is well pleased with his new venture and roE- poets are fair for financial success.
 Mrs John Miller and family have TO. turned to their house at the lower end of Broad street, which they have been eblig- cd to vacate for some months, on ac- count of extensive repairs and improve ments. The house has been moved, the grounds graded, new bridge built ov- CT the creek and. the highway z really im- proved.
 Mrs William Crawford entertained the Thursday Afternoon whist club, last week, at her home on King street.
 The Diamond whist club went to Bridgeport, last week, to meet with Mrs Stillman at her home on Cottage street.
 The new Advent mission will occupy the store on Main street, in which Ar Parrott now carries on business, as soon as he moved into his location.
 MT and Mrs Bedell Benjamin have re- turned from an extended trip abroad.
 Mrs Condit of Waterbury has been . recent visitor in town.
 A large party of friends called on MT and Mrs c. D. Mills at their home at Paradise Green, ,one evening of last week, to remind them that 1t was the 10;h an- niversary of their marriage. A very pleasant time was had and an abundant supply of tin ware was brought by the visitors as memento C: :se occasion.
 Miss Carrie s. Peck will spend the re- mainder of the winter at Niddletown.
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Many persons have had the experience N. H., who says; "For years I suffered Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made a well man of me-" It digests what } ou eat and is . certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble, ItIgiyes relief at once even in the worst cases, and can't help but do you good. R. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,, NewtoWn; 8. U. Bull q o., Sandy Hook !; 4. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley c Co.,, Stepnev; A. B. FAncher, Haw1ey- vile; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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My son has been troubled for years with chre nic diarrhoea. Sometime ago persuaded him Co take some of Chamber Iain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene. 'dy. After using two bottles of the 25 cent sizs he was cured. I give this testi' smonial, hoping some one similarly If. 'fifeted may read it and be benefited.- EThohnas c. Bower, Gk ncoe. O. For sale by R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown ; Taylor, Curtis 6 Co.,, Sandy Hook ; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; W. N. Hurd. Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville.
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me until fused Chsmberlain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic with mo. Ny foot was swollen and paining me very much. but one good application of Pain Balm re- lieved me. For sale by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis G Co.,, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; |; A. B. Faneher, Hawleyville; A. B.. Blakeman, Botsford, druggists.
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BRIDGEWATER.
ROLLOF HONOR.

The grammar department of the Cen. ter school closed December IF for three weeks' vacation. Following is the list of names on the roll of honor the greatest number of times: Owen and Lena Bur gess, Clarence and Lena Greer, Howard and Mary Hatch, Antone, Thomas and Paul Kavanek, Grace Pitcher, Isabelle
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When the stomach is tired out 1t must have 8 vest, but we can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ''digests what yuu eat'' so that you can eat all the good food you want while it is restoring the digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digests all kinds of food. R. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,. Newtown; 8 c. Bull 6 Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Sterney; A. B. Fanoher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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People are speaking very much in ia vor of G. N. Clark's Vegetable Liver Pills. They consider them the safest and best remedy for regulating the stom- ach, liver and bowels. We would advise any one troubled with biliousness, con- stipation, indigestion, headache, dizzi. ness, etc., to give them trial as they certainly have a wonderful reputation for curing bilious and dyspeptic ailments. Sold by druggists.
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Asa cure for rheumatism Chamber lain's Pain Balm is gaining wide repu tation. D. B. Johnston of Richmond, Ind, has been troubled with that ailment since 1862. In speaking of it he says" never found anything that would relieve
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The most effective little liver pills made are DeWitt's Little Early Rtsers. They never gripe. R. H. Beers & Co.,, New. town; 5. c. Bull A Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley, q Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley- vile; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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Orr. Louis Livingston, Sadie Taylor, Henry Roberts, Louis Scblaterbeck, Burr Roberts, Reuben Warner.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.

IN GRANGE CIRCLES.~
 The officers elected at the annual meet ing of Bridgewater Grange ::was as fol- lows: Master, Fl. W. Treat. Overseer, A. B. Mallett.
 Lecturer, K. R. Wooster. Steward, l.. G. Northrop.
 Assistant Steward, George Northrop. Gate Keeper, F. J. Hawley.
 Chaplain, Mrs E. Frost.
 Secretary, Mrs W. W. Welton.
 Treasurer, K. Frost.
 Ceres, Miss Helen Sturdevant.
 Pomons, Mrs E. R. Wooster.
 Flora, Miss Daisy Hull.
 Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs A. B. Mallett.
 Charles Sanford andi Miss Susie San. ford of Brids eport spent Wednesday in to VII.
 J. LeRoy Buck of New Milford was in town on Tuesday.
 Miss Lizzie Bayette will spend her Christmas vacation at Long Hill, the guest of her sister, Mrs Howard Peck.
 Mrs William Manion, who has be en spending few days in Bridgeport, re- turned home on Tuesday.
 Mrs Edward Garfield and Mrs ). A. Greer spent Wednesday in New Milford the guests of Mrs Conrad J. Pulls.
 Adolph Geoppler of Sanford station
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Your best work cannot be done without good health, and you can't have good health without pure blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great pure blood maker. It gives appetite, strength ard vigor, and cures disease.
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ROxBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
 Misses Susie Pierce, Mabel Thomas, and Beulah Dickenson returned home from the Moody school, Friday night, for three weeks vacation.
 G. Fl. Buckingham and wife spent Christmas in Glastonbury.
 Burr Castle spent Friday in Water bury.
 Mrs c. K. Prindle Is quite poorly at this writing.
 Thomas O'brien has Q new horse.
 Ellie Thomas was in Ansonia, Satur- day.
 Miss Lydia Davenport is spending her vacation with her pare nts.
 Henry Smith Is the owner of a fine new Concord wsgon.
 Burr Castle and wife visited friends in Bridgewater, Sunday.
 A large number of the Roxbury peo. pte were in New Milford, Friday and Saturday of last week, purchasing Christ mas presents.
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WHAT SHALL WEAVE FOR DEssIRT2

This question arises in the family every day. LeG us answer 1t to-day. Try Jell.O, delicious dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking! Add hot water and set to cool. FlavOrs :-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At our RrOcers. 10 cte.
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W. B. Glover secured his ice supply, last week, from Johnson's Foundry pond. The ice was seven inches thick and of fine quality.
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TRUKBULL..
DANIELS FARMS.

DANIELS FARMS.
 Miss Mamie Hallock iehome for the holidays.
 E. F. Hall has bought . new horse. Mr Hienze has begun to i'll his ice house.
 D. T. Booth is building an addition to hia ham.
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Fairfield County.
GEOR0 ETOWN.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY. John W. Ferris and Mrs Ferris ate turkey with MT Ferris parents at their home in New Haven.
 Mrs Sophia Johansen is spending a fortnight with her daughter, Mrs Hof- strand, of Brooklyn.
 William Fl. Gilbert of London, Onta- rio. is enjoying holiday visit.with rela. tives in town.
 Mrs Ezra Bennett, Mrs George w.. Patterson and Mrs Frank Patterson, were among those who went to Norwalk, Saturday, to shop for Christmas.
 Misses Sarah and Bessie Miller are en- toying their holiday vacation at their home in town.
 Mai D. H. Miller and Mrs Miller enter. tained their children and grandchildren as usual, Christmas day. Twenty four happy faces gathered around the iestal board, the only absent one being c. J. Miller of Chicago.
 s. s. Jennings and family ate Christmas dinner with Mrs Jennings' parents, MT and Mrs Daniel Olmstead, of Nod.
 MT and Ms c. A. Jennings, MT and Mrs Floyd Jennings, MT and Mrs A. H Howe and son, also Charles Olmstead, enjoyed the hospitality of Clarence Olm- stead of New Haven, Christmss day.
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Bakers Ad.

For the pUTpOSe of reducing the stock of goods left by the late A. G. Baker, we have set aside large amount of Furniture and House Furnishing Goods which we will sell prior to Jan. ], 1900. at greatly reduced prices -practic lily half their actual value. These goods are arrang- Warehouse. They Comprise hundreds of articles, consisting of Book Cases, Desks, Tables, Chairs, Rockers, DiVans. China Closets, Mattresses, Springs, Folding Beds, Cribs, and quantities of other articles too numerous to mention.
 This is a rare chance for anyone needing such goods or having Christmas gifts to make and one not likely to occur again.
 Y. Y. ]. j. EQkRi W&Ffs Administrators.
 Hawleyvile, Conn.
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Litchfeld County.
BETHLEHEM.

VERY SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL ENTERTAIN.
 MENT.
 On Tuesday evening at the Kasson echoolhouse occurred . very successful entertainment. The schoolroom was very tastefully decorated with ever green and a Christmas tree we'll filled with presents had been arranged by the teacher, Miss Jennie Campbell of Water- town. The room was we'll filled with the scholars and their parents and friends. The exercises were opened by prayer by Rev F. H. Toles, and then a program of songs and recitations was given deserving much credit to both teacher and pupils. After the children had finished MT Toles gave some very interesting "reminiscences of how Christ mas was celebrated in olden times. At the close of his remarks and after the tree had been illuminated Santa Claus with 6 well-flled bag of pres- ents for the children which were dis:rib- uted together with those on the tree. The pleasant evening will long be re- membered by all present. Tho district is very fortunate in securing so compe- tent and thorough a teacher as Miss Campbell.
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John F. Nolan of St Bonuventure'a college, A]leghany, Pa., is spending the holidays with his IT o.her,> Mrs Jeremiah Nolan.
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MT and Mrs s. A. Blackman have clos ed their pleasant home in Hawley vile and have gone to Bridgeport for Ithe winter.
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M. F. Tierney of Passaic, N. J., was in town, visiting friends the first of the week.
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Banker A. T. Nettletcn passed Christ. mas with Stamford friends.
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DeWitt's Little Early RiseYs are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver, remove obstructions and ir- vigorate the system. R. H. Bee1s q Co.,, Newtown; 8. c. Bull 6 Co.,. Sandy Hook A. B. Blakeman, Botsford B. Hswley & Co.,, Stepnev; A. B. Fanch. or, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd. Long Hill.
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A good place to get your lunch when in Bridgeport is at Brennan's, A Cannon street.
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was the gueAt of Mrs B. A. Ruggles one day recently.
 Mathew Stone of New York was the guest of friends in town, this week.
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\A/HEN YOU are feeling tired and
 w out of sorts you will find Hood's Sarsaparllla will do you wonderful good. Be sure to GET HOODS.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

George J. Banks of Bridgeport recent ly tuned and repaired several pianos and organs for different parties in this vicini- tv
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ed a position with Quigley Brothers of Lee, Mass., and is to move there about January l.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Cha, les B. Cummings, formerly man. ager of the Sturdevant store, has accept.
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ENTERTAINMENT POSTPONED.

ENTERTAINMENT POSTPONED.
 The Epworth League entertainment of the Roxbury Methodist church for cer- tain specific reasons has been postponed two weeks. Remember the date, January Il, 1901 and be on hand to erjoy the treat.
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vARNIsH MAKES DEvOE's vARNIsI

VARNISH MAKES DEVOE'S VARNISH
 Floor Paint cost 5c more quart; makes it look brighter and wear fully twice as long as cheaper floor paints. Sold by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown. W. A. Leonard passed Christmas in
 Brooklyn. He was called up by tele- phone, Christmas night, and learned of
 the serious misfortune of his friend and
 neighbor, Selectman Morris, in the burn- ing of the ,latter's house.
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GRANGE NOTES.

GRANGE NOTES.
 James W. Flynn, A. c. Lake, Albert Johnson, Miss May Allen, Herbert J. and Lucy Smith attended Grange meet ing at Morris. last week Tuesday even- ing, but failed to see the worthy state master as the Morris correspondent re- ported.
 At special meeting of Bethlehem Grange on Friday evening . class of SIX were instructed in the first and second degrees.
 Mrs William Hine is spending the Christmas holidays in Hartford.
 Miss Bernice Johnson Is guest of her brother, Homer, in Waterbury for . few days.
 Herbert J. Smith spent Friday night in Waterbury, the guest of George Tracey.
 c. M. Flower has built . new ice house.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-08

ne GOT 1T 4 r LAST.

The bullying manner sometimes IS
sumed by certain bairi>ters in cross
examination, in order to confuse Il
W. tn IS, Is notorious, and mary are
the tales told of witnesses who have
turned the tables on their prosecutors.
The fol owing relates to a case of this
kind:
In Civ il action on money matters
the plaintiff had stated that his fnan-
clal position was always satisfactory.
On cross-examination he was asked if
ever he had been bankrupt.
No" was the ans yer.
Next question was, Nov be care
full; did you ever stop payment?
Yes, was the reply.
"Ah"' exclaimed the counse', 81
thought We should get at it at last.
When did that happen
"After paid all owed,' was the
answer.
This produced Il roar of laughter,
in Which the learned Judge heartily
Joined; even the usher was unable to
call ''silence," being seized with such
a fit Of merriment that he had to be
carried out. After that the Court adj
iourned for luncheon.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-08
4 PARTIALLY
OBEIED ORDER

Harmon W. Brown Of Ohio. vi to
he d a responsible pace on he staff
Of General Rawlings during the civil
war, tells the following story of tie
generals treatment of an intrusive re-
porter:
Zone day before Vicksburg the cor
respondent CT a certain paper went to
General Rawlins for news
The general pondered a moment
and took me one side.
Take this young man. he said, up
to the top Of those trenches within a
stores throw of the enemy. Take
him up there and lose him. | don't
care what happens. Understand?
Il said did, and we started through
he lines. Both of us were noanteG.
pointed out crest overlooking the
enemy and told him he could get a
good view from that point.
"'Ain't you coming with me: he
asked.
"No, replied. 4 know all l
want to know.
$50 be started alone. As soon as
the top OF his hat and the tips, Of his
mules ears showed above the cresi
there came volley OF musketry ten
Yards wide that cut the air like big
| knife blade. The crown Of his hat
was sliced off as with shears. lie
managed to drop to the ground in
safety, but tn perseveling mule was
literally filed with lead. After the
firing ceased the correspondent crawl
ed to the spot where | was.
"'Did you learn what you wanted
to know asked.
"'Eh? gasped the correspondent,
wiping bis face and looking at his
hands to see whether they were
bloody What wanted to know?
Oh, yes, Of course. The enemy are
over that lidge all right
"When We returned to headquarters.
! General Rawlins saw us and hailed
me. went inside his tent.
81 thought | told you to lose that
COMPOUNDED reporter somewhere he
said testify.
az did the best | could SIR l an
sweled Gle came bac'-, but | have
the he nor to rel ort HE mule Il total
loss"
"She Il saleslady, Isn' t sht:''
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-08

EANTED-.;ENERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trct utter Managers in This State TO represent
in their and surrounding counties. Willing
topaz yearly 500, payable weekly. Desirable en-
poyment With unusual opportunities Refer ences
exchanged Enclose seif-addresSed stamped
velore. S. A. Park 800 Caxton BudIng. Chicago.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-08
AT LAW
Attorneys=at=Law,

WILSON & CLAGETT,