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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
PERSONAL BUT POLITE,

Misses Sarah ToWles and Minnie
Ringgold are Christmas guests at
OuiGa.
Cadets Boyd, Pipes and MeeEer
spent the week with their friends
r. and &. Howell at Alton Villa.
a. II. Moses made a holiday visit
to Clinton during the week.
. II. II. Forester and family of
Clinton spent part of Christmas
week here.
Miss JIulie Catlett of the Sophie
Newcomb is at Alton Villa for the
Holidays.
~ August Pi'Ict was at home this
week.
Wilsy and Grin Burton came
home from Jefferson College for
the holidays. -
Miss CeeiIe Muse spent the
week with friends at Laurel Hill.
- & 49,. g.,
Charlie Armstrong of New Or
leans came up Wednesday night to
remain until. Monday.
Ralph Michel passed the holidays here
with his mother, Ell route up tlI" river to
accept a position with Haber y Bloom.
Mrs. l. p. KiIbonrne went to New Or
leans Monday.
DR. aid Mrs. J. w. Brandon have our
hearty congratulations OH the birth of Il
daughter, Dec DIST.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Agents wanted for the "Life of Booker
7. Washington" written by himself. A
thrilling story of the life of u great man.
Ercryb"dy buys; agents now making
ever 800 per msnth; best hook to sell
to colo'cd people ever published. $4,000
colorel people listened to his recent ad-
dress in Dallas. Write for terms, or
send "A cts. for outfit and begin at orcc.
Address Department b.,
J. l.. Nichols g. Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
BE rROrHAL,

The bctrOthal of Mr.. Chas. Calm of ST..
I ancisyillc, and Miss Alnc Wolf of New
Orleans, is announced, the wedding to
place in March. We extend congratulate
tons and take the more satisfaction in it..
as it is an event We predicted some years
ago, when Miss Alne was quite a child.
She is til" only daughter of Mr.. Morris
Wolf, of the firm Of J. Freyhan Il Co.,
young. beautiful and rich, she is II bride
to We desired indeed. Mr. Calm is
prominent in the immense business of the
aforementioned firm, and has So many
genial traits shat he E"Snuimerous friends,
who clasp his hand with best wishes over
lbs present good fortune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

As n cure for Rheumatism CllamhcIlain''
Pain Balm is gaining a wide reputation
y. i. Johnston of hichmond, Ind, has
been tronbled with that ailmcnt since
1852. In speaking of it he says: 81!
never found any thing that wonld re-
leye ne until used Chahherlain's Pain
Baim. 1t acts like magic with me- Ny
foot was swollen and paining me yer,
much, brit tie good application of Pair
Balm relieved me. For sale by KiiDeurn.
and Forester, st. Erancisville; Vil'ere'
and Allain, Bayou Sara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

A wedding took place in respect
able coIored circles. Dec. :2G. The
couple was r. II. Miller, 4 worthy
teacher from Carpenter, Miss, ard
LI'cy ]. Em'les, daughter of Step!l--
EN- Ear1e> on Hickory Ridge plan
talion. They have our best wishes.
We like to see tile coIored people
try to keep up moral tone and
worth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
A Christmas Tragedy.
Joe D. Smith Killed by Chas. Bell.


The day following Christmas was
clouded by an event of which the
PUBLIC generally felt the shadow,
coming as it did SO soon after the
peace and good will, which seemed
more than usually prevalent, This
yeaf. The event referred to was
the killing ofJoc ID. Smith by Chas.
Bell, both well known residents of
this parish. The trouble which
was the cause of the affair, dated
from Saturday last, and ON account
Of which Mr.. Smith had threatened
Bells life. The latter heard thnt
Smith and his brother, JEFF d.
Smith were i'll town, and is report
cd to have sent home for his rife.
The men met at Stcrti's saloon il
lower st. Francisriie, Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Bell REMARKED To
Mr.. Smith, that lie was ready TO
shoot it out. ;. Smith, who was on
the gallery, backed into the saloon.
pulling his pistol. Before he could
fire, Mr.. Bell fred through,
the window, the shot taking
effect, penetrating the tllroat,
and causing instant death. Mr..
Bell then covered with his rifle Mr..
Jeff Smith who was however un-
armed, The surviving principal
was at once arrested and lodged in
Jail. ..
The coroner's inquest found
verdict to the effect that deceased
came to his death by hemowhage
due to - rifle wound in the throat
from weapon in the hands ofClas.
Bell.
Judge Kilhourne held a prelimi
nary examination, Thursday, and
the facts of the case were brought
to light. Witnesses were adduced
in behalf Of the defendant to prove
that Mr.. Smith had threatened
Bells life, due to the |atier's action
on Saturday last. while acting aS
deputy constable. 1t seems that
there was such a crowd in town on
that day, that MIR. Bell was sworn
in as deputy, In pursuance of
his duty, he arrested Becky Bruce
a negro woman, when another WON
an Francis Rhodes by name, pul
i'll q word also, resisting the arrest,
and Mr. Bell TAPPED her on the
head with his pistol. This WAS
taken AZ grievance by M Smith
aud began the trouble between the
two men. 1t is related that Mr..
Smith sought Mr.. Bell ut his home
armed with pistol and stick, but
though the latter was armed, 1t was
agreed to shoot it ont later-wilh
the above hideous tragedy resulting.
After hearing the evidence, Mr..
Bell was indicted for murder and
allowed bond of $1,000. This was
given by A'essre. Chas. Weyder',
II. n. Harrison, and A. SchleSinger
and the prisoner was released.
The remains of Joe ID. Smith
were taken to the residence of his
sister, Mrs. S. G. Stirling, whence
the funeral took place Thursday at
pm. with interment in Locust
Grove cemetery. He leaves two
brothers, W. B. and J. ID. Smith
and two sisters, Mrs. Stirling, amt
Mrs. Ba,four If New Orleans. The
family is closely related to defer.
ssh Davis, a fact in which they take
pardonable pride. Mr.. Smith
was planter and magistrate Of the
t nth ward for many years. His
death occurred at the age of so
years and s months. His relatives
have or sympathy in the severe
shock they have received i'll his un-
timely end.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The dance given on Wednesday, oath
INST. at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
W. Jones at Row Landing, 10y the Young
men, was a most enjoyable affair. Those
present were: Misses Jones, Lucille
jackson, Cscile Muse Matilda Reed,
Sarah Tow!es of New Orleans, Rnggold
of Alexandria, McGehcc, Mock, Hays,
Percy, Wood, Walker Messrs. Butler.
EawrasOn, Howell, Mceker of Baton Rouge
Muse, S Reed, Mayer, Percy, b F Babers,
y + Merwin, John Mock, W W Bahers Jr
+ NJ BaberS, Towlns LeSassier, W lie
Sasser, Al Reed, Mr. and Mrs J LcSaSslcr,
Mr. and Mrs Roht Stewart, Mr. and Mrs y
NJ McGchee, Mrs j S Johnson, Mrs w N
Stewart.
The dresses of the ladies were particu-
larly effective.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

There arc few ailments 80 ltncomf0rta
bic rs piles, hat they can easily bo cured
Ivy nsing Tabler'S Buckeye Pile Ointment
Relief follows it4 use. aud any one suffer
lering from piles cannot afford to neg lect
to give it u trial. Price b0c in bsttIes,
tubes 75c. For sale by KHbourhe aid
Forester 's?s
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
Buy o Confederate Calendar.

TIE United Daughters of tle
Confeleracy are selling a beautiful
Calendar for the benefit of the
Jefferson Davis Mnnument Fund.
The Calendar is y fine work OF art,
and a souvenir that should he in
every Southern Home, price only
2jcls. a sample copy can be seen
at Mumfoul's Dug Store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Fluker Lcake and bride arrived
Saturday to make II visit to his
boyhood's home, 'Bel!e Monte
Thither have flocked friends by the
score to present their congratula-
tons and to make acquaintance
with the handsome and accomplish,
ell bride.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The disposition of children largely de.
pends nron health, if they are troubled
With WORMS, they will he Irritable, cross
feverisl, aud perhaps seriously 81 h.
White Cream Vclmiiifse; awarm ex
pc toni 80 make Them healthy
and cheerful. Price 25e. For sale ly
Kilh0urne andForrester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Subscriptions taken for Daily
papers by the week, month or year,
delivered by carrier or through the
mail as preferred. Also agent for
any periodical published.
Daily papers may be found on
sale at Frank Spohn's barber shop.
Geo. Rettig.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The public Is hereby warned against
buying Wood, Timber or Stoek fron tcn-
ants on Okiey. Ogden and Downs pll ia-
tions or driving therefr0m AMY stock
without special permission.
Miss L.. l.. Matthew'S.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The progressive enchre PARTY
<iven by Mrs. A. L. Barrow, Fri
lay evening, complimentary 10 her
.icce. Miss Belle Barrow was much
,hjoyed by the guests of the rose
ud set. Owing to bad weather
md other causes, the only ones
resent from ont of town were
Misses Hattie Howell and Nellie
lemon, Sam Butler and John
Borg. The prizes were pretty and
he refreshments delicious.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The weapon with which Mr.. Jo'
y. Smith was killed, had previ>
ously tragic history. 1t was The
same rifle with which Mr.. Clin
Briggs was killed in 1898 by Robt.
Brannon. Formerly the property
of Mr.. G. Bockel, it was given b!
him 10 Mr. Chas. Tooreau, after
the Briggs tragedy. Mr.. Toorcan
in turn, gave it to Chas. Bell. w,
pray that its fatal mission is ender
with this last chapter. Tie weap
on is now III possession of j. W.
Ard.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

We arc told that tile frettiest
tree of the season was the one dec
Grated by Mrs. 7. w. Rayn>
ham, for her fonr children. 1t
was a fac-simile of tic one pic
tured on the cover page Of the De-
rcmber number of the Ladies Home
Journal. There were forty yards
Of popcorn on it, numerous candles,
and a doll dressed as q fairy at the
top. Mrs. lIaynl'am il known to
have a great deal oftaste, ingellui-
ty and perseverance, 80
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

DO not wait until you have used
your last envelope or last letter
heading if yog would have salts
factory work done in the printing
line. Give us your job in time to
give it full justice, and we guaran--
tee satisfactory work and reasons
able rates.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

In sluggish liver, HeIhirr,,hy its benc-
fetal action upon the hillary tracts, rem
dcrs The bic more fluid, and brings the
liver into Il sound, healthy condition,
thereby brushing the SENSE of nrowriness
Ieihargy and the general feeling of APP
ahy which arise from disorder OF he
liver. Pllcc sic. For sale by Kilbourne
and FORESTER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

December 2Sth seemed TO be a
favOrite date for social entertain
ment, for in addition to other func.
tons mentioned elsewhere, the
Misses Stewart of Laurel Hill en-
tertained with Il delightful dance,
on that evening, which made their
home the centre Of attraction in
that neighborhood.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diaIrhoea Svme time ago
l persr aided him to take some of Cham.
brrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy. After using two bottLs of the
% cent size he WAS cured. l give this
testimonial, hoping some Que similarly
afflicted may read 1t and be hcnefted.-
Thom"s {. Eover, Glencoe, o. For sale
by ilhourne and Forester, st. Francis
Vile; VilIcrct and Allan, Bayon Sara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

From and after This date all hunting
and fishing ofanykind ARA positively pro-
mbited on Forest plantation, under pen
atty CT the law. j. ". McQhs en-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

From and after this date. all huniing
Of any kind on Rnse(lown plantation
g positively prohibited under lrnal;y
of trespassing.
jas. Z. bow
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
Tresspass Notices.

The public is hereby warned that Tho
Alton Villa, Lsyson and Maxwell p'sntas
tions are posted against all intrttticis aud
agents Of any description.
Mrs. V. z. Hnwrll.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Mrs. E. j.. Newsham entertained
the circle Of her most intimate
friends at dinner Oh Friday,''by way
of celebration of her wedding ami
versary. The evening was rounded
off by six handed euelrc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

For broken limbs, ehIIb!ains, bnrns,
&c bruiicl s,,ins, SIRE throat an ii
sores of every Kind. Apply i'a'lar'rs Snow
Liniment. 1t viii give Immediate relief
and heal any wonnd. Price 2Jc aud 5Gc.
For sale ny Kilhnurne anil Forester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01
Ginger WATERS
Milk Biscuits
Lady Fingers
Mic Macs
Fancy Oak as
- n
at Mrs Fal'relly's.
Twenty. five Yeas Constant Use Withou
A Failure.

Twenty five Yeas Constant Use Withou
A Failure.
The first indication of croup is hoarsc-
iess, and in q child snljcctto that disease
t may be taken as % sure sign of tho APP
,roach Of an attack. Following this
loarscness is a peculiar rough cough. II.
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy is given rs
DON as the child becomes hDarse, OF e?en
lfter tic c,oupy cong1 appears, il will
nrevrnt the attack 1t is used in many
thousands of homes in this broad land
md never disappoins the anxious motl:-
.rs. We have yet to learn of n single IN
stance in which it has not proved e!fec-
nal. No ether prrparati-n can show
uch IL recoul-twcnty fys years con-
,tant Use without failure. For sale Ivy
,ilbourno and FORESTER, st. Francisville;
Tilleret and Allaiir, Bayou Sirt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Mrs. Leopold gave the club true
Christmas cheer at their meeting at
her home on Thursday. Mines
Matthews, i. Wolf, Forester and
Miss N. Montgomery won the
prizes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

And now the boys and girls lEv
ing enjoyed their ''homineo". must
away like SO many carrier pigeons,
10 bring back after many months
'he tiIings Of higher adncation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

BUSINESS, lIcrbinc, by cxrelling
body the excess Of bile and acid
lIlr assimllativc process, purilies
anl tones mp and Strengthens
Nv stem. Price h0r. For sale
Aruc and ForIcGter.,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Wicker had a cannon
EXPLODE in his hand, Christ
was burnt painfully.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

were Il number of home
BIS trees, this year, a pretty
and which need not cost
fOIIoW:'r 49,. d..
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

4 ingS and canvas, just in
Nm. i. Towns.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

lille Fay Hitler was treat
tree by her fond
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

lure A Cold In One Day
kativo BrOmO Quinine Tablets.
gists refund the money if it
lire. Z. W. Groves signature is
px. 25c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The called meeting of the Reading
Room Club, postponed by rain, will be
held, Jan. 3, ut $50 +. M, at the Recto
Nv. Members please attend.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

h suffer from rheumatic
Imbago, govt, Or pains of
|ractcr, try Relief Linimcnt
| Iinimcnt in the world. II
kou good. For sale by Vii
|AlIain Bayou Sara Xii
\ Forester st. Fran cisviile
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

The girl is the mother Of tito woman
just as "tho boy is the father Of lie iiian.n
The period wheiI tie womanly functions
begin is one to be carefully watched and
considered. lrregularity or Arrangement
at this time may lie promptly t,fet and
cured by the Use of DR.. Picrce's Favorite
Prescription. But neglect, at this
critical period may entail years.cf future
suffering. Favorite Prescription sets
directly upon the womanly organs Civ
ing them perfect visor and abundant vi.
tality. 1t removes tho, elsiruc.iGns 10
health and happiness, and delivers wem-
anl,ood from the cruel bohlags Of "tfe-
male weakness"
You pay the postage. Dr. Fierce gives
you the book. The Peoples Common
ScrSe Medical Adviser, 1908 pages, 700
Illustrations is sent free on receipt of
stamps to tlciray cost of mailing only:
Send 81 one-cent stamps for rhe paper
b"nnd book, or 81 stamps for cloth bonnd,
Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
We sympathize deeply with Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Mann in the loss of
their beautiful little daughter,
Lolita, aged two years, on Dec. 90,
from scarlet fever The elder
children had the disease. but mild
ly. The blow therefore was all
the more poignant when the little
girl fell 3 victim to it in a more
malignant form. May God, the
healer of wounded hearts, give
them consolation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

Cough and Works off the Cold
0 Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
one day. No cure, no pay.
bits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

We can order anything you need
in the jeweiry line. Sen'l your or
Gers ~ at once for Christmas pres
ents to Mumfor,E's drug store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

irics exceeding five lines
will not be inserted unless
lcd by one dollar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-01-01

On Christmas day, as the chil>
dren of Mr.. Chas. Weydcrt were
enjoying drive in their new turn
ont, which the happy dry had
brought them, their pony Erecame
frightened at the explosion of some
fireworks and ran away. At the
foot Of hill, II young mall from
Smlthland rushed out to- stop tho
horse. turning it to one side. when
one of the shafts of the dogAcar,
struck him in the breast, and
penetrated The ftsI. but was stop,
ped by the breast bone. DR.. Kill
bourne, WAS summoned 10 ate: Il
he young Dian,
On leaving for home, the heroic
sufferer was bet,ef His tame vas
John. 81,
The isllif;,s tree at Pythiat
Hall, for Grace Cft'.feh sunday
School and outside friends, was Ell
-tircly st'ccessfIil,. though gotten up
on s"eh short i!0t}ce. Two long
tables TN either side of the tree
were required 10 hold Tic gifts.
Rev. Lofts Tucker conducted the
religious exercises l'y appropriate
Scriptural reading and prayer
WEl'e the tree WAS being lighted,
the rector entertained the children
10y the stony Of St. Nicholas, and
that other Old sweet story of the
babe in the mangtr. Them Santa
Claus, bluff and hearty, appeared
to tire delight of the children and
helped to Distribute the presents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-14
Wireless Telegraph Station.

Work upon the 16O-foot mast at Bun
ker Hill," Siasconset, for the wireless
telegraph system was completed at SUM-
set August 6 The so foot mainmast
was raised on Saturday, Aug. 3, with
out mishap and is strongly guyed with
pa wire rope attached to heavy sand
anchors. The topmast is also guyed to
the sand anchors, but by 11a wire rope.
The guys from the top-gallant mast, for
electrical TT asons, are of tarred rope.
The pole will be painted white. The
ground" connections were made by
placing eight heavy metallic plates,
212xS eet, in the ground at the rear OF
the operators house. Over 100 cells will
furnish electrical power and four accum-
ulators are placed in the OPERATOR
room. Messrs. Bradfeld and Lockyer
left last Wednesday for the South Shoal
Lightship to install the plant upon that
vessel. Commander J. D. Kelley, U. S.
N, int DIS to have the service open to
the pubic if desired.
The first station ofNikola Teslas wire
less telegraph system will be built at
Wardenclyffe, nine miles east of Port
Jefferson, l.. l. The perchase of 200
acres OF land on the shore Of Long Island
Sound has just been complied. The
work of putting up the necessary build
ings will begin in short time. The
main building is to be 100 feet square
and it will be occupied by an electric
plant of $50 horse power The estimated
cost OF this part OF the plant will b,
nearly $3.50 0C0 The Wardenclyffe sta
ton will be the main one OF the system
and it is stated that Mr.. Tesla expects tt
be able to communicate with all coun
tries of the world from that point.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-14
Quaint Coronation Rights.

The members Of the Privy Council sat
as a Court of Claims recently to consider
various hereditary traditional rights
and privileges claimedin connection with
the Forthcoming coronation of King
Edward VII. A long list of quaint de-
mands were presented.
After the Registrar had commanded all
persons to keep silence on penalty of inn
prisonment, he read thirty or forty de-
mands, including the following:
The Duke of Norfolk-To act as chief
Butler of England
The Duke OF New castle-To provide
glove and to support the Kings arm.
The Bishop of Durham-To support
the King and Queen.
The Duke OF Somerset-To carry the
orb.
The Earl of Erroll-To have the silver
baton tipped with gold.
The Dean of Westminster-To instruct
the King and Queen in the rites and cere.
monies and to have the cloth, &c., for
lees.
Lord Grey De Ruthyn-To carry the
golden spurs.
Col. Brown-To bear the canopy over
the King and Queen.
The Earl OF Shrewsbury-To provide
the glove for the Kings right hand and
support the hand while holding the
sceptre.
Sir Wyndham Anstruther-To be
Grand Carver for Scotland.
The Duke of Buccleuch-To ride by his
Majesty's carriage.
The Marquis of Winchester-To carry
the cap of maintenance.
The Lord Chancellor announced that
all claims must tie presented by Oct 81
and the court then adjourned.
One of the most curious perquisites in
connection with the coronation is the
right of one of the peers to claim the
bed and bedding used by the Heir-Ap.
parent on the night preceding the coro.
nation! In olden times this was a per.
quisite of considerable value, as the
bedding" usually consisted Of richly EN-
brUidered coverlids of velvet or silk, with
priceless hangings of cloth OF silver anc
gold. Nowadays it is, of course, of les,
value, excepting from the point of view
of quaintness of the privilege.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-14
OueAtiOn No. 2.

The sexton OF a certain country church
usually makes the most oil an opportun-
ity, and is not above giving what he
describes as "a gentle int" to the sight
seer.
The other afternoon he had conducted
a party round the church, and despite
the casual dropping of more than one
gentle int" it appeared as if the sexton
was to go unrewarded.
In the porch the leader Of the party
paused a moment, thanked the old sex
ton protusely, and wished him good
afternoon"
81 suppose" he added, you've been
here MANY years?'
"Forty," replied the old man, "an it's
a VERY strange thing, as whenever I'm
a-showing party out O the porch they
alus asks we that question, or" with
emphass) "the other !"
Indeed" replied the visitor; and
what may the other question be?"
What | calls question No. 2" replied
the SEXTON calmly, lis Jest this SAM
well, is tips allowed ?" And Samiwel
allus answers, Tips is allowed!'"
"SamiweIr' watched the PAL ty leave
with a lighter heart and heavier
pocket Tit-Bits.