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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
THE DAILY
Report of the Commercial Fluctuations of
Interest to Montanans.

the wool auction sales today num-
bered ID, 740 bales. The attendance
was good and operators were free buy
ers. Americans competed energe+ical-
ly for suitable parcels and paid full
rates for medium greasy. Superior
scoureds and cross BREEDS were firm.
Merinos were generally 10 per cent
higher. A small selection of the new
clip met with a ready sale. Following
are the sales.
New South Wales $500 bales;
secured 81 to Is sd; greasy 8 to SID.
Queensland 2,200 bales; secured ~
to Is SD; greasy 81 to 10d.
Victoria 5, 800 bales; secured Cd to
Is sgd; greasy 81 to 11kd.
South Australia 800 bales; secured
7ld to Is Sgd; greasy 4 to 91d.
West Australia 40 bales; greasy AID.
New Zealand 600 bales; secured
SID to Is Sid; greasy 81 to 61ad.
Cape of Good Hope and Natal 800
bales; secured Is to Is Sd; greasy "a
to 7Hd.
Montevideo Sc bales; greasy 81 to
|7hd.
London, March 25-The offerings at
the wool auction sales today numbered
IL: 745 bales. The quality was good
and free buying resulted. South Aus
t~ralian and West Australian realized
good rates. American representatives
purchased light merinos and cross
BREEDS freely at top prices. The CONT
nent was active and secured the ma
jority of looks and pieces, secured
lines Of which were taken for
America. A good supply of greasy
Cape Of Good Hope and Natal sold
readily to the home trade, the CONT
nent and America. Following are the
sales.
New South Wales $500 bales
secured 6hd to Is; greasy ~ to
1Ohd.
Queensland l, 800 bales; secured IL
to Is I'D; greasy 6h to Sd.
Victoria 1,1O0 bales; secured Is
sgd; greasy 81 to lid.
South Australia 2, 800 bales; secured
sgd to Is AID; greasy az to Sd.
West Australia 700 bales; secured
nil; greasy 81 to SID.
New Zealand s, 800 bales; secured
sgd to Is ED; greasy X to 1od.
i, Cape of Good Hope and Natal 1,2OO
bales; secured nil; greasy 81 to I'd.
Live Stock.
Chicago, March 25-Cattle: Steers
active and firm. Butchers stock ao-
tive, except Gamers. Texans steady.
Good to prime steers $50 10 to So. 90;
poor to medium $3.8 0 to $4.25; stock
ers and feeders $2.75 to 81. IS; COWS
and heifers 81. 70 to 81. 65; canners 81
to -. 65; bulls 81 to 81. 35; calves
81. SO to So; Texas steers So. 40 TO S.
Sheep steady. Good to choice
wethers $4.7 rs to IS; fair to choice
mixed $5.O 5 to So. 80; western sheep
$3.7 5 to So; western lambs $5.2 30 to
s.. 40.
New York Money.
New York, March 25-Money on
call steady at 2 ~ per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 81 to AZ
per cent
Silver certificates 81 u to 63 cents.
Bar silver 6O8 cents.
Mexican dollars 40 cents.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
A RoER LOSSES.

Capetown, March 25-It is said the
Beers lost very heavily in attacking
the garrison at Lychtenburg last
week. Upwards of 70 burghers are
reported to have been shot at one spot
among the wire entanglements.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
PLAGUE GROWING WORSE.
Situation at Capetown Causes Serious
Alarm to Authorities.

Capetown, March 25-The threaten
ing attitude of the Malays concerning
the bubonic plague regulations is
causing much un%easiness. Two Malays
died of the disease today and three
new Malay cases were officially re-
ported. In addition to these there are
six European cases. A soldier Of the
garrison has been isolated under sus-
picious circumstances. Two officers
succumbed to the plague today.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
From Tuesday : Daily Gazette.

From Tuesday . Daily Gazette.
IT. j. Bouton made a business trip
to Laurel Yesterday.
DIR. E. E. Doty of Red Lodge was
a Sunday visitor in Billings.
w. M. Johnston made q profess
sional trip to Columbus yesterday.
james Buchanan has just re-
turned from a trip to his old home in
England.
/. Deputy United States Marshal G.
F. Gage of Helena is in the city to at
tend the preliminary hearing of Robert
Lee.
-Thos. R. Kinds, who is we'll
known in these parts, has been nomi-
mated as mayor of Butte by the popu-
lists.
Rev. Father Miller of Custer
county is spending a few days in the
city, the guest of Rev. Father Van
Clarenbeck.
Miss Gertrude Miner, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jean
Decker, returned this morning to Miles
City, her home.
Mrs. W. H. Merriam and little
daughter of Butte were in the city
over Sunday, the guests Of James But
terfield and wife.
IF. H. Benjamin, late oi~rculator
for the Helena Independent, has as
sumed charge of The Gazette's sub
scription department.
Stock Detective W. D. Smith
came up from Miles City yesterday to
attend the hearing Of Robt. Lee on a
charge of stealing cattle.
Mrs. G. M. Hays and little daugh-
ter havo returned to their home in
Helena, after a weeks visit in the city
as the guests of the family of P. B.
Moss in this city.
The quarantine was raised from
the Murphy lodging house yesterday,
and H. F. Bodine, who has been hav-
ing a siege with the smallpox, is once
more breathing free air.
County Attorney W. S. Collins Of
Big Horn county, Wyoming, was in
Billings Sunday on his way to Sheri-
dan with a predetermined man, who
was being taken to his home in Kan
sas. &
Mrs. Rev. A. S. N. Barnes Of
Castle spoke in the Congregational
church Sunday morning to a large and
interested congregation, and in the
afternoon held a service at the county
Jail.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26

All the time bearing in mind that
unless you are registered you cannot
vote, and that now is the time to APP
ply and avoid the rush.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26

this city about seven years ago, but
his last visit to Billings was made
two years ago when he was called
here to see DR.. Henry Chapple, now
deceased. Drs. Mcdowell, Chapple
and Armstrong were graduates from
the same class in 1892 of the Trinity
Medical college of Toronto.
From Sunda VS. Daily Gazette. Il
County Attorney F. H HathlIorn
made a professional trip to the state
capital Friday, returning yesterday.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to James M. Hindman and
Miss Alice Moon, both Of Fort Custer.
A. J. Allen will have 200 head of
good Iowa cattle on Thursday, March
20, at the Northern Pacific stock yards
in this city 96-2 y
Del Latin of Pawnee City arrived
in Billings yesterday for a visit to his
friend, G. G. Bever, and other old 1ac-
quaintances. Mr.. Latin may decide
to locate here and engage in business.
B. W. Toole, democratic nomi-
nee for alderman from the Third
ward, has declined and the city GEN.
trail committee has decided to fill the
vacancy by endorsing Henry Thorsen,
the citizens nominee.
Mrs. Cora Green and daughter,
Bernice, Of Keosauqua, Ia, are visit
ing for a time in the city with Mrs.
Green's cousin, Mrs. Mary Steele.
Mrs. Green may conclude to make this
her home if the climate is agreeable.
M. T.. .Trask, one Of the prominent
i'll the city yesterday, OH his way from
a trip to the. east. He reports big
snow storms through Nebraska and
Wyoming, which have caused con
siderable trouble to the railroads.
Invitations have, been issued for
the marriage of Mr.. Seth Henry Has
tings and Miss Francis Sansome at the
home of the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Hastings, Wednesday even
ing, April 3. The couple are among
the prominent young people OF the
valley.
&C. H. Sharp, the contractor on the
Burlington's Toluca-Cody branch,
came in yesterday from Frannie,
Wyo., near where he has a gang Of
men working. He has decided to close
his Office in this city, as all his bust
ness can now be transacted from the
camp.
A steady snow has been falling in
this vicinity for the past day and a
half and from all reports it is quite
general through the northwest. The
snow has melted nearly as fast as it
fell, thus supplying moisture for the
range and stock, causing the stockmen
to feel jubilant.
Herbert A. VanHorne of Helena
and Miss Nannette Tawney of Raven
ma, Neb., will be united in marriage
at 9 O'Clock this morning at the homo
of the formers mother in this city,
Rev. G.. G. Stull officiating. Mr..
VanHorne came down from the capital
city yesterday morning and was Joined
here by his bride-elect. Immediately
after the ceremony the couple will
leave for Helena, their future home,
where Mr.. VanHorne has a position as
stenographer in the Office of the score
tary of state. They will have a suite
of rooms in the Homer block in Hell
ena for the present: Both parties
have many warm friends in this city
who will extend them congratulations.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26

friend. DR.. H. E. Armstrong. The
doctor las just returned from II trip
abroad and is en- route to the coast,
where he may decide to locate. DR..
Mcdowell practiced his profession in
this city about seven years ago, but
his last visit to Billings was made
two years ago when he was called
here to see DR.. Henry Chapple, now
deceased. Drs. Mcdowell, Chapple
and Armstrong were graduates from
the same class in 1892 of the Trinity
Medical college of Toronto.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

Smoke G. +. :. Favorite.
10 LFT.-rhe rooms over Spooner
q Ivey's store. Enquire of I. Coad.
-Chas Hendra appreciates the
public favor he has enjoyed, and is
determined 20 merit its continuance
by providing always the freshest and
best groceries to be procured. If
C, G. Cox spent the ith at home
aud remained till Tuesday of this
week. Improvements on the state
fair grounds under his direction are
progressing satisfactorily, and pros
poets Of the fair good. Saturday Mr..
Cox devoted some time to the inter-
csts Of the Mineral Point fair aud is
hopeful of getting Governor La Fol
lptte 10 he ere one day during The
fair aud address the people.
-Thuse famous little pills, Do
Wits Witch Hazel salve should be
promptly applied to cuts, burns, and
scalds II ~oothes and quickly aeals
the injured part. There are worth
less coutprfeits, be sure to get De-
Wits w II, prideauN.
The Dodgeyille Chronicle has
heretofore iunocenly believed the
stories of hig eat fish in the Pecatou-
lea at Argyle. but when citizen Of
that place imposes upon human
credulity 90 the extent of asserting
that uyighbor Of his in that town
has one OF the original Sradiyarius
tiddles which is at least l5e years
old, then it cannot resist the impress
sion that the catfish there are little
scally'
Cards announcing the marriage
of Mr.. Herbert L. Burnell and Miss
Mary 4. onowd At Fan Claire, Wis.
ON July "a have been received at
his Office The bride. is one of the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Heartburn.

When the quantity OF food taken Is
too large or the quality too rich
heartburn is likely to follow, and es-
pecially so if the digestion has been
weakened by constipation. Eat
slowly and not to freely Of easily di-
ges,ed food. Masticate the food
thoroughly. Let six hours elapse
between meals and when you feel a
fullness and weight in the region of
the stomach after eating, indicating
that YOU have eaten to much take
one OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and the heartburn
may be avoided. For sale at Nivian's
Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
IN. e,e,,ou! Fourth.

Although no general celebration
was held In Mineral Point, the
people OF this city generally cele-
brated the first Goth century 4th Of
July in manner showing that they
appreciate the great country secured
to them through the famous declar-
alton OF IT'S. Business was suspen-
did except in such lines as are sup
posed to be necessary for properly
observing the day. candles, fruits,
flags. fireworks and firewater, all Of
which were generously patronized.
AS many of the city's population as
could obtain transportation went out
of town, joining their neighbors at
Dodgeville, Rewey, Waldwick, Will
low Springs and other places, in pic
MICS, grove celebrations. games, etc.
Many were caught in the storm in
the evening, but all returned safely,
and happy. The baseball game at
Dodgeville drew most of tie sport
| ing element, there was much inter-
| est in the contest between Linden
and Highland clubs. 1t is reported
as good game, resulting in vic
tory for Linden by score of 8 to- 7.
Good delegations represented the
city at Willow Springs, Waldwick
and Rewey, and yet, when the band
played through our streets on the af-
terDoon, there appeared more than
our normal city population to hear
farmers and their families Joined
with city residents, making large
crowd bent on enjoying the day as
| best they could.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE
THU RSDAY, JULY II, 1901.
LINDEN.
From the Sonthwest.

From the Southwest.
Rev. Croft Of Mineral Point deliv-
cred two very acceptable sermons at
the p. NJ. church last Sunday,
Quite number of Linden Rebek-
abs visited the Mineral Point lodge
last week. They report IA pleasant
time.
The death of Mrs. Il. Kelly at Mont
fort, a sister Of editor Taylor, Will eN-
plain any unusual delay of this paper
this week
Master Joe Treglown is said to
have had the typhoid fever recently.
1t did not, however, spoil his appe-
tlte for chicken pie.
Mrs. &. w. Smith started for De-
troit, Mich last Saturday. She was
called there by the serious illness OF
her daughter, Mrs. Kingston.
Miss Minnie Jacobs arrived home
last Thursday from Escanaba, Mich.
Mt which place she was engaged III
teaching during the past year.
Wisconsin got left Mt Poughkeep-
sic. Anyway we can beat the world
with our University Night Shirt Bri-
rade. 1t costs 100000 to 100000 per
year, but then that's nothing.
Mr.. John Dixon died of typhoid
fever and other complications June
% Deceased was about 81 years OF
age. He leaves Il wife and three
young children.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
BENEFIT OF AT. DRESDEN

The Mineral Point Band will
give an Open-air Concert and Ice
cream Social for the benefit Of the
popular leader, whose protracted
illness is sorrow to this entire
community, TUESDAY evening,
JULY 10th, at the City Park. No
citizen should fail to attend who
possibly can.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Citizens Purse For Base 6sIi.

The Fair Society, in view of the
losses sustained by the wrecking of
some 30 horse stalls, TO replace which
will cost considerable sum, ask the
people of Mineral Point to extend
aid toward expenses of the approach
ing fair in the way of a guarantee
fund of $500 for baseball purses. A
committee has been appointed to
solicit subscriptions to such fund'
and Il ought 70 be easily raised. The
people of Darlington and Plattevllle
have subscribed literally for similar
purposes in aid of their respective
fairs, and this people have never peeh
second TO any Others in support OF
local enterprises. If they are so now
the committee will be disappointed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Buggies, Road Wagons, Surries,

u8BEe0, 1N0"0 ""S0Hol Ouff1 eoi
Samples of the best makes, includ-
ing Racine Carriage Company goods,
have arrived and are now on sale.
Call and examine them.
24w6 n. II. MARTIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

When you want a modern, up-to-
date physic, try Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Price % cents. Samples free WV
ian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Dated July 2, 1901.

Fat lady-Don't sleep too much;
exercise; don't eat fats and sweets.
TO reduce flesh rapidly take Rocky
Mountain Tea. Acts directly on the
fatty tissues. 35c. Eastman ana
Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Bids For School Coal Invited.

The Mineral Point City School
Board will receive up to 1880 p. m. OF
Aug. 5, 1901, proposals to furnish 100
tons of anthracite coal-Crosscreek
or Lackawana-65 tons "egg" and 30
tons "stove" size. The right to reject
any or all bids reserved.
EDWARD BROWN,
Secretary Of Board.
Dated July 2. 1901. til.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

1t is easier to keep well than get
cured. DeWitt's Little Early Kisers
taken now and then. will always
keep your bowels in perfect order.
They never grippe but promote an
easy gentle action. W. II. Prideaux
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Summer Dre.. Goods.

A new assortment to complete those
lines which we sold so low during the
early spring trade-Dimities, Lawns
etc, in all colors and shades.
2W GUNDRX d GRAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Regular Meeting held Tuesday
Evening, July 2. 1901.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, July L.
A regular meeting OF the Common
Council was this day held in the
council chamber. Present, Mayor
Prideaux, and aldermen Crowley,
Dresser, Kane, Ellery, Sims, Penhal-
Logon and Weidenfeller. Absent, al
derman Guttenstein.
Meeting called to order by the
Mayor. Minutes OF last regular and
special meetings read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee, and on motion
were allowed:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

The reports of City Marshal Ovitz
and Treasurer Jeuck accepted and
ordered filed.
Council addressed by school Com.
Martin, President Hutchinson and
Com Vivian, and Robert NJ. Craw
ford, representing Business Mems or
ganization, pertaining to ordinance
introduced June Is, 1901. A vote
being taken on passage of said ordin-
ance the alderman voted as follows,
Crowley, Dresen, Kane, Sims, 20:
Ellery, Weidenfeller and Penhallegon,
aye.
The following persons were granted
saloon license: VIM. Stude, John
Stephenson, Carrot Graham, j. b.
Linden, Young & Cushman, Peter
KiefTer, Gilman & Schiller, Kiefler
Broo., ohm Kaufman, Fielder Bros. f,
John Peters, Joseph Schaumberg, s..
b. Winter.
George Brown given 80 days in
which to move hydrant now situated
on Main street opposite his barn to
his barn property.
The sidewalks on north side of lot
293 Harrisou's survey and on the east
side of lot POI Harrison's survey ac-
copied.
The bill of Fred. l.. Cork referred
| to committee on claims.
The following petition was presented
to the council by the Business Mems
Association and Alderman Sims was
| instructed to have suitable ordinance
framed and presented at next meeting
To the Common council of the city
of Mineral Point:
We. the undersigned citizens of the
city of Mineral Point, do respectfully
petition and urge your honorable
| body to create the Office of night
Waterman in this city, and that you
pass and ordinance for that purpose
which shall define the duties and pow
ers of the officer who shall hold such
office We further earnestly request
that the Office be made appointive and
not elective, and that such officer be
chosen by a majority vote of the
council, and that his appointment and
removal may be controlled by the
council.
We earnestly believe that the en-
ployment of night Waterman is one
Of the most urgent needs of our city
and that it should be attended to as
speedily as possible.
Council adjourned to Tuesday, July
9th. V. I. Prideaux, Mayor.
Attest, Edward Brown, Clerk,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

- Fruits and vegetables. fresh,
canned and dried. There's none
better than Hendra's, say they
who've tried. Aft
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
R.R.TIME TABLEo|
The Milwaukee, Mineral POlDl-

Through coach to Chicago, leaving ~
Point 7.ij q. u. arrive at Chicago J j. "' 4
turning. leave Chicago p. m, arIi''N .
eral Point $40 p. m. ,csus
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
BalIentine News.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Plenty rain just now.
Fodder pulling and wood hauling
are the order of the day.
Cotton promises fair yield in this
section.
Mrs. Laura Shealy and her little
son Heb r ire on visit in Newber1y
for few days.
Miss G. rtrude B B,bb, OF Prosperity,
visited MISS Bette Lee Shealy last
Friday and Saturday.
Misses jessie and Inez R.d lie have
gone to Lexington to attend the
Summer School for Teachers.
Miss Willie Harman and Miss
Rosa Seay, from Lear Lexington,
spent several days last week visiting
relatives and friends in B4llentine.
"CJme again, glrls, you are always
welcome"
The Culldreu's day and picnic at
Salem was an erio able affair.
The sore eyes Is giving our scnooi
a great deal of trouble.
Mr.. Rob Haltiwsnger has accepted
position at the new rock quarry
near Columbia and left this oln;Dg
to begin work
Best wishes to the Dispatch, 1 am
A Parvis Avis.
August 10, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21

pie went to the tables to supply the
wants CT the inner an.
After dinner Msjor Howell, Of C'l-
Teton, was presented to the audience.
He gave q bri.f outline Of his ser
vices to the Democrstic party Stree
the troublous and dangerous days of
the Red Shirts" up to the present
time He had been the C,unty
Chairman Of the Democratic party
of Colleton county ever since 1876.
He then turned his attention to the
discussion of National issues, occu-
pJing the sam9 position as that
stated at the opening meeting at
Sumter He opposed the ship sub
sidy bill, a system Of protective
t.uff, expansion and imperialism as
practiced by. McKiuIey's admlnlstra,
ton. He favored the free rural mail
delivery and should he be sent to
Congress it would find in him warm
friend and q JEALOUS supporter; be
favored the government digging the
Niearaguan canal and claimed that 1t
would be Of vast benefit 10 the
South in building up and maintain
ing her commercial interests, 1t
would also be the means OF Develop
ing the ports of the South. lie
then closed amid applause.
The last speaker was Mr.. E. D.
Smith, of Sumter, who opened by
claiming that he was the only farmer
among the capdidates-tbe Judge
could 90 back on the bench AID
draw his salary; Mr.. Brsntley could
resume his lucrative practice; that
Major Howell was fine lawyer Of
the Colleton bar, and enjoyed a large
practice; his little f.iend Lever
could go back to his home in the
Dutch Fork and erjoy the sweets OF
private life; while be, if he we've de-
feated, would have to 60 to the poor
house. He gave the conntry north
of the Mason and Dixon line hail
Columbia, happy land. He then
discussed National issues. His posi-
tion on these questions has already
been stated in these columns. His
speech was interspered with wit aid
humor and his lsughable anecdotes
took we'll with the crowd. He per-
haps received more applause than
any of the other candidates.
The Palmetto State Brass Band
furnished the music for the occasion
and it was good music too, which
was enjoyed by all.
The exercises Of the day were
brought to close by short addresses
from Mr.. John Bell Towill and L. Q.
Sturkie, Esq, candidates for the
House of Representatives. DIR.
Shuler, the other candidate, was not
present.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
Oak Grove items.
o the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Hot weather.
The farmers of this section are
busy pulling fodder.
Miss Generva Roof, of Columbis,
is visiting relatives and friends in
this section.
am sorry to learn that Nj. G /.
Cromer is very i'll with fever, but
hope'he will soon recover.
Miss Ella Addy, of this section, is
attending the Summer school at Lex
ington, and is boarding with Hon. S.
P. Wingard.
Mr.. A. L Cromer, who has been
ill with fever, has returned to his
work in Columbia.
Mr.. Carl Sox has entered busi-
ness college in Columbia.
We are all expecting to have hot
time at the Corley & Matthias cue the
4'h Saturday in this month.
If this should happen not to be
thrown in the waste basket, perhaps
I will come sgain.
With best wishes for the dear
old Lexington Dispatch and its read
ers from A Little Bird.