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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
Cadets to West Point.

Washington. May 10.--The War De- partment announces the appointment of the following cadets to West Point: Leonard s. Arnold, Newark, Ark. ; James s. Duzenbury, Post Harrielson, S C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11

Summary
 Bases on balls-Of Sanders' $; OH paiIev 9 Struck out-Bailey 3. Two hasa hits-Kennedy. Three-base hits Wiseman. Home runs-Langley. Dou' ble plays--wiseman to Fisher. Glenn to Stouch to bender. Time of game 1:sO. Umpire. Ebright. Scorer Mc- Fadden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
p;rr,,nebam,s Amateur Work.

Chattanooga, May 1O.-Cnat{anooga scored a second victory over birming- ham today by superior all-rouno piay- ing. Giffold's sensational eaten HI rish' field was the feature. rhot,.nooaa ..105 010 020-9 g l I,;r,,,;,,,hau ..11O O30 U00--5 8
 Ratteries-Morris, Dolan and Wood; wilhem and Culver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
Southern League Standing.
Games Yesterday.

At Nashville-Selma, q; Nashville, 6. < At Chattanooga-Birm 5; Ehattanooga, 9.
 At hreveport-Memphis, 5; Shreve- ocrt, g.
 1At New orleans-Little Rock. s; New <<1ao y.a a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11

Buffalo a village until 1892 and at the date of it's incorporation aS a city having a population of only 5000, Is now the sec ond city Of New York. It's population. now 352,00O was only 42.0O0 in 1S50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11


 for unless properly treated premature decline complete loss of manhood will surely follow. Spots before the dizziness bashfuness, weak back, of aversion to society, etc, symptoms which you cannot overlook. These conditions be promptly if the right treatment given, etc, will only aggravate your troubles and make a difficult.
 It is no exaggeration to say that have restored more weak to the full strength and vgor their hood than any other physician in the United States have performed these strictly by my skill in science treating each its individual it's after carefully studying all of it's details want who needs such treatment to give this intelligent thought The most delicate organs of body Involved. and careful. individual treatment by specialist who is competent is absolutely necessary Before jeopar dizng future happiness by expert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
0I1S
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends and acquaint- < ances of J. T. Chambliss and MT. J. & e Chambliss are invited to attend the funAral of the former from his resi-
 denoe, Nc. AIS Columbus, at o'clock tbb Afternoon. Mobile and Birming-
 ~nam papers please copy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
n p,..Ihurn wins His Game.

New Orleans, May 1o.-Littie ROCK bunched hits and New Orleans punched errors in the first three innings ana the game was then over. From set, tied down after that and pitched great game. giving fine promise: so that there is consolation in the defeat Now orleans. ..oO1 900 2o0-3 Il 3
 Ratteries-From and Abbott; Black burn and Lynch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
Finished shieldd in Second Inning

Shreveport, May 1o-Memphis was not in the contest with the locals to- dav. Fisher was in excellent trim ana s.r,,ck ont ten men. Shields. the visit or's pitcher, was knocked out or the hox in the second, when seven nits TOT total of eleven bases were made OH his delivery. scoring six runs. shrevenort :. .. ..061 100 001-9 IF ! ,lnt;s 900 PIP 00e-5 ' '
 Ratteries-Fisher and Mctulre' Shields and Swacina; Waine ana ha'- hoff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
Games Today.

At Nashville--Seima and Nashville, At Chattanooga-Birm and 
 At New Orleans-Little Rock and New Orleans.
 At hreveport-Memphis and Shreve-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11

I to ring can and why  Is
  home haV f
 all in tifc Eachca tention
 J. NEWTON HATHAWAY, D. Suite A Building 2215 S. Broad Street Atlanta,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
To Men Only.

talk every who feels indication of vgor matter how slight You cannot afford to ignore even
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
Selma--
Score by innings:
Summary

Nasbvil,e .. ..00f 900 011-S Selma. .. ...'..'.ivo Voi wv
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
A HUNGRY SILVER TIP

Bear stories are rather uncommon
in this neck o. the woods, but when
they do arrive in town they are usu-
ally good ones. Today one of the Tet-
rault Brothers told of a nice little
experience Ed Forbes had on his
ranch about ten miles north, near the
mountains. The cows did not come
up last night and Forbes concluded
that something was OBTAINING them.
And there was. When he located
them on. the meadow they were
standing in half circle, head down
and horns up, while great big silver
tip bear was chewing the life out of a
yearling. The bear was a monster,
but beat a hasty retreat when Forbes
came back with horse and rifle. He
chased the bear as long as he could
follow, then returned, breathing ven
geance. One of the Tetrault boys and
Forbes are going to lay for that bear
tonight and expect to get him. They
have selected good camp trees in
which to hide, near the carcass Of the
yearling, and are prepared to extend a
reception of warmth and depth to that
silver tip when he comes back tonight
to finish his meal.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
A METROPOLITAN RESORT.

Ed HIATT, late of Missoula, the new
proprietor of Powell's place, has
stocked up that popular resort with an
excellent line of wet goods and cigars.
Old patrons of the place will be well
coined and new customers made to
feel at home. Monsieur Poirer will be
on hand during the day shift to at
tend to all demands, and at night,
Billy Shaw, one of the most skillful
mixers in the saloon business any
where will hand you smile which
will win trade. Mr.. HIATT will com
pletely remodel and renovate the old
place, up stairs and down.-Adv.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
HE TOOK WATER.

Fred Shattuck, who was up on
Whitefish lake the other day, doing a
little fishing and prospecting, ran
across game slightly larger than he
expected. A Dig grizzly, with stripe
in her face and two cubs, jumped up
from behind rock on HellRoaring
creek and Fred took to the water. The
old she-bear pranced around for a
few minutes and after taking possess
ion internally of the fine trout which
Fred had cached in his basket, walked
away with her head in air. Fred did
not kick so much against the loss OF
the trout as he did for being stood up
in ice cold water for half an hour.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

DR.. J. Arthur Lamb, the newly ar
rived medical practitioner, arrived in
Kalispell last night to permanently To-
cate. DR.. Lamb has been at Sand COu-
lee for some years and enjoys splen-
did reputation.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

The directors of the First National
bank of Kalispell met last night in
regular meeting and declared a divi-
dend of per cent on the capital
stock for the six months ending June
"a. They also ordered $1,000 carried
over to the surplus fund.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

DR.. Houston, who takes DR.. Reeds
place as Great Northern physician
and surgeon at this point, assumes the
duties of his position next Monday.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
KALISPELL BRIEFS.

Mrs. d. R. Peeler and children leave
tonight for visit with Mrs. Peeler's
sister, who resides at Cripple Creek,
Colorado.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

When buying clothing or furnishings
it always pays to go where they have
the largest stock. Cannon's is the
place.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

A large assortment of ladies pocket
books, chatelaines and shopping bags
at the New York store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Get your grain, hay and wood at tn
Cash Grocery. Robert McFadden
Co., Fifth avenue west.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Those wishing a new suit for the
Fourth of July will find big selection
at lowest prices at the New York
Store
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
Dill WANT ADS.

Advertisements under this head.
WANTED" "For Rent" "For Sale" and
miscellaneous" to occupy three lines
or less will be inserted In this G 81.
umn two times for Is cents. No
ad. taken for less than Is cents. Spec.
iaI rates for classified ads to run =
month.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Taffeta silk underskirts with the
MCGEE adjustable yoke at the New
York store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Gents, for a cool summer suit, ha
or cap, we have lots of them. Thu
New York Store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

The Flathead Nurseries will have
full line of fruit trees for next sea-
son. For further particulars write
J. A. Fossum, proprietor. Bigfork,
Mont.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Now open for guests. The hotel has beer. en-
larged and refurnished throughout. More and
better accommodations than ever before. Lo-
gated at the best, fishing grounds on Lake Nc.
Donald, and is also the starting point for all
Including the glaciers, Avalanche basin, Camas
lakes, etc. Saddle and pack horses for side
leaves the foot of the lake daily at 8 a. M and
returns in the evening, making connections
with Nos. 8 and on the Great Northern. For
further information address GEO. E. SNYDER,
Bolton. Montana
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Twenty-Five per cent discount on
ladies sailor suits this month. Lyons
Mercantile Co.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

1t is always a pleasure with us to
please our patrons. American Steam
Laundry. Phone 81.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

The new Starcher at the Kalispell
Steam Laundry is doing good work on
starched goods. Give it trial.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Strawberries, cherries, radishes,
onions, asparagus, new potatoes, at
the Pantry.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Wall Paper-The largest and fines
patterns from &c per roll up. Come
and see them. Halls, III Main st
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Iron Age garden tools are the best;
for sale at Mcintosh Hardware com
pany.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that aftel
this date will not be responsible fol
any debts contracted by my wife
Mary Colairi. GEO. COLAIRI
Kalispell, June 20.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Our Gloves cannot be surpassed il
quality and our prices are low. Meri
gold.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
Subscribe For the Bee

A nice assortment of baby shoes
and hose in cOlors. black, red and
white, pink and blue, at the New
York Store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

The latest styles and colors in the
Lanpher Hat. Cannon guarantees
them,
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Ladies have you seen the nice line
of silk parasols in black and colors
at the New York store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Meals Enamels. the genuine, 3,
Halls, lit Main street.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Any glove you may need can be
found at Merigold's and the price is
reasonable.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

We have the most complete line of
belts that are handled in the city.
MerigOld.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Material for Battenburg work at the
Notion Store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

We invite comparison in our line of
work and dress gloves. THE Eastern"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Great Falls Lime so cents per bu.
shell. Northwestern Lumber company
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

Every pair of Merigold's $3.50 gloves
are guaranteed to give good service or
a new pair will be given free of cost.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.

We Hong Junk and Foo Hong, here
by notify the public that we have
bought Wing Gays interest in the
ranches, and the furniture and &C.
counts belong to us alone. We owe
nothing to Wing Gay and will not be
responsible for any debts he may coll
tract
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29

A new and very pretty assortment
of parasols at Lyons Mercantile Co.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-06-29
WANTED.

WANTED-AN EIGHT ROOM HOUSE WITH
bath room and modern conveniences, we'll Ia
Gated. Address all communications to A car,
Bee Office
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11
KINGwOOD vs.. TUNNELTON.
The Hundred Dollar Game on the
Fourth OF July.

One OF the best bali games ever played in
the county came off At Tunnelton on the
afternoon of the glorious 4th between the
Iunnel,on Singers and the Kid Nine from
kmgwood 4 special train left here at
o'clock with our club and a big crowd of
rooiers, as half rate was given by the
railroad. The game was called at O'Clock
and was red hot from start to finish.
If there was any outside advantage in the
game Tunnelton had 1t, because We were
playing on their own ground and the stake
holder was the father Of the captain of their
club and their umpire had said himself that
he had S. bet on the game. but as he and
the stakeholder are honest aud square, we
were satisfied and made no kick. About
the only kicking was by Tunnelton.
Harvey DUR Is the manager for Tunnelon
and J. 5. Brown vas manager for Kingwood.
Col. Bill Lavelle was agreed on for stake
holder and Miles Cobun and Ben Bower.
master were the umpires. The Kingwood
line up was as follows:
Maurice Juckson, pitcher; Alton Jackson,
N"tNhcif Jesse JACKSON, ISL base; Clarence
Orr, end base; Arthur Eyick, 3rd base
James Murdoch, short stop; Elmer Fiser,
right field; Charles Menear, center field:
Ross Jackson, left held.- The Function
players were "Butternut" Messenger.
pitcher; Bankirk, catcher, and I'd DUR,
Ike Miuer, w. g. Lavellc, Tim Walker,
Reese Cummings, Bertus Miller and Hat
field
In the first inning Maurice Jackson and
Arthur Eyick scored and Alton Jackson and
Ross Jackson in the 4th. Then Arthur
Evick again in the eighth and Jess Jackson
and Charley Menear in the 9th and the
game was won. Function failed to connect
with home till the eighth inning when Nit
ter and Cummings scored. The game was
won by Kingwood, 7 10 and likewise the
500.
The Tunnelton players ere all larger and
older than our boys, but if our kids had a
ground to play and practice on, they could
tackle anything in the country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11

the death was not received by Aurora
relatives until Friday noon. too late for any
o. them to sc, to BALTIMORE 10 attend the
funeral The deceased gentlemen was 6S
years Of age and had been an invalid for
several years past.
Col. Ma, Ward Ftt.Gerald. pension
attorney, lecturer and poet Of the Alleghen.
les arrived in town the morning Of the Ath
aud will remain a week OF 50 renewing old
aequaintances The Col. read ono of his
poems at the Soldiers Reunion at Lake
Terra Alta, the morning of the 4th. and was
roundly applauded. On Saturday evening
he delivered free lecture in Oauu \
lakin's hall and was a,leuuvely listened to
by an audience of about an hundred per.
sons.
Alexander Chambers departed Monday of
this week for Chicago, ILL.,, and from there
will so 10y the shortest route To- Zion CITY 10
Join forces with Prophet Elijah John AleNan.
der Dowie. Mr.. Chambers has been an
adherent of "Dr" Dowie for some years
past and is the same gentleman who. when
powie placed the ban upon pork. went into
the woods and shot several fine hogs. bury.
'ng their earcaSses in swamp, and at
time when many Of his neighbors would
have been glad to receive the prohibited
property as a gift or purchase This action
on the part Of Mr.. Chambers has gained for
Dowie's belief the name in this community
of s'Dowie's Hog Religion"
The eighteenth Annual Reunion of the
Soldiers of Preston county, held a, Lake
Terra Alta, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of last week. was the success pre-.
dioted and was an enjoyable and beneficial
gathering throughout. While the attend
ance the first Two days was not large,
speakers were plentiful, the audiences at.
ten,ive, the music good and the program
arranged went through with few changes.
The glorious 4th--jhe last day OF Reunion
made mp what the two previous days lacked
in attendance, and fair estimate placed
the crowd present ON that day at between
four and five thousand. The feature of the
day was the address made 10y L. :. G..
' - '"'""'"u'S ~ NV ullloht young
orator OF the Eastern pan handle, who for
an hour and a half held his vast audience
attentive TO his every word and gesture.
At the close of his address Mr.. Pi,zer was
the recipient Of many hearty haud-shakes
and earnest words of oongraulatiou from
the boys in blue. The day was a perfect
one, the large crowd orderly and well.
behaved, and at the close of the day all felt
that more enjoyable 4lh of July had never
been known in Terra Alta.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11
Hayden
Of The Arnma

Correspondence Of The Argus
Hot weather
Crops arc looking fine in this section at
this writing
Mr.. Oval Cuppeli has a fine boy, ms
name is Grover.
Josie Feather is visiting her uncle, !. w.
Jackson at Terra Alta this week.
Walter Forman and wife were visiting
friends at GAINESVILLE, Saturday and Sunday.
II VI. Hayden and wife Of Kingwood.
spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at
this place.
Mrs. Maude Medsger and two little sons,
who have been visiting friends at this place,
returned 10 their home in Scottdale, Pa.
Quarterly meeting passed of nicely at
Wesley chapel Saturday and Sunday. Rev.
Roberts preached some excellent sermons.
Ross Leonard is attending the normal at
Terra Alta. lie is preparing TO give some
one hustle this winter Tie is boarding at
home, a distance Of twelve miles ard back
every day.
OLD UARry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11

haugin' on his arm and smile wider than
the side Of the poStotiice. Rev. Wingcr. Of
Elk Garden, married Tony to Miss Pansv
Garner Tuesday evening, July end We
wish them a bright happy and usc;ul life.
Goodwin y Nounge's Pavilion Theatre
Company have pitched their big tent ON the
hill near the school house. aud will present
new repertoire plays for the beue6, of this
''eonaiNious community" for the entire
week. The play Monday night was fully
up 70 what one might expect for the small
admiuauce charged. The only person
eri,icising it being a lad Of exceedingly wise
demeauor from somewhere near solomon
Corners, aud who, doubtless, never saw a
drama before in his life. The large audiences
attest the popularity OF this company in
Function.
SWApF X NiVEctNS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11
Annual Election and Installation Of
Officers Of GAINESVILLE Lodge, No. 1874,
l. d. d. D.

The annual election Of officers OF Cranes
Vile Lodge No. I34 l. o. o. T., was held
this week. and the installation OF those
elected followed. The list Of chosen ones
is as follows
Noble Grand-Union Ringer
Vice Grand-C. g. BISHOP.
Secrctary-Ira NJ. Cupp
Joseph G. Feather
Chaplain--W. a. Guseman
K. S. to Noble Grand-O d. Feather.
Is. Geo tpmborso,
Warden--F. c. Hayden
Conductor-C W. Cramcr.
X. s. S.-fIiram Humberson.
l.. S. S.-Asariah HENDERSON.
Outside Guards. a. Strawser.
Inside Guard-W. D. Collier,
K. S. to Vice Grand Jos {, Bea her.
J.. s. TO w. a. Cuseman
Janltor-Union Ringer
Trustee for short terms. a. strawser
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11

w = Hirst, who returned Tuesday eve.
ming from his home at Scottdalc. pa
brought back bis sister Mrs. Owens and
her son and bis ncIcc Miss Gates. OF
kittaning who will remain here Tor the
heated term and occupy the home Of Mr..
and Mrs y. q. Todd. on the hill
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11

Benjamin Franklin Stewart. an officer in
Co T.. lIst Regiment q S. v. arrived in
Kingwood yesterday from san Francisco.
where he was mustered out Of service on
July 3rd after two years In the Philippines.
He Is looking well and had good health all
the time. except some malaria when be first
went over there and some sea sickness on
the return voyage from severe storm
lasting twelve days on the Pacific Ocean
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11
ORDER or PUBLICATION


STATE OF WEsT VIRGINIA.
AZ rules held boz The clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Tor thc county OF Preston. ON
the first Monday OF July fgof.
German Coal e Coke Go.
IA corporation
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11
Jas Miller aud FAX Miller.

jos. .N'ii't "NA az tiIIINIs.
The object Of this suit is q. partition Che
lands in tho Bill and proceed ines mentioned
between the plaintiff and tho defendants.
the said real estate consisting Of ono
hundred and ono and fourteen one hundred
and sixiicth acres Of coal under the land
formerly owned by Hczckiah Miller bob
Lyon district Preston county West
Virginia.
And 30 appearing from an AFFIDAVIT Glcd
in said cause THAT che defendants lanes
Miller and Fax Miller arc not residents Of
This state on motion Of thc piaiuun it ie
ordered that tie said defendants bc re.
CURED To- appear within one month after
the date OF the FIRST publication Of this
order and do what is necessary 90 protect
their Interest.
70 is further ordered that this order be-
published and posted as required bv law
a copy Icstc I.W. WATSON. Clerk.
published FIRST time Iuly 1901
Attest / W WArsov clerk
=. ]. CROCAN. Counsel for plaintiff.
G4'orf tSS7S)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-01
Thumbs in History and Literature.

The disparaeement to the usefulness and
importance of the thumb implied in the ex-
preston, His fingers are all thumbs
seems undeserved in view Of the important
part the thumb formerly played in the social
customs of the people and the prominent
place 1t has in literature. II our thumbs
could speak-and Delsarte and physiogno-
mists say they do, If you know how to read
them-we would learn how many lives were
saved or lost through the fundamentally of
the thumb-how they help the dramatist TO
express his emotions the physiognomist to
tell character the antiquary and historian
to deduce the customs of various peoples,
and the very important part they play in
our own lives.
From the remotest days of antiquity the
practice of licking the thumb has always
been regarded as a solemn pledge or promise,
existing, according to Tacitus and other au-
thorites among the Goths. the Iberians and
the Moors, and it may also be traced through
successive periods down to our own times.
Lord Erskine, in his institutes" tells US
that among certain of the lower ranks in
Scotland the final settlement of a bargain
was always signalized by the licking and
joining of thumbs. There are cases, too. in
the books in which evidence was introduced
to testify to the legality of bargain and
sale, and where the said parties thereupon
licked their thumbs. There is saying in
Ulster: 1--WE may lick thumbs upo' that
Sir Walter Scott, in a note to the Lay Of
the Last Minstrel" aludes to the custom
thus, giving it, however, different sign'f-
canoe: ITO bite the thumb or the glove
seems not to have been considered upon the
border as a gesture of contempt, though so