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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
SALOON ENTERED AND WIS
KEY STOLEN.
Inability to Purchase Intoxicants
on the Sabbath Leads to Burg
laries-Mortgage for $780,
900 is Filed in Selma.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
Selma, Aug. II.
mortgage has been filed in the Pro-
bate Court Of Dallas County to the West
End Trust Company of Philadelphia. Pa,
given by the Selma Lighting Company
to secure an issue of $25o,0O0 worth Of
bonds which this latter company has is
sued The mortgage states that at a
meeting of the stockholders of the Selma
Lighting Company. held In Philadelphia
on the 10th of June, 1902 it was unani-
mously decided upon the issue of 20)
sl,o0c bonds and 100 $500 bonds. all of
which were taken by the West End Trust
Con rany CT Philadelphia. and which are
to draw per cent interest for a period
of thirty years. The mortgage is signed
by ]. w. Perry. President. and H. Bayard
HcGge, Secretary, of the Selma Lighting
Company, and is witnessed by e. Ireland
and w. d. Fender. The mortgage is
printed in book form and was simply
filed to secure the bondholders and turn
over the plant franchises, ETC.. in case Of
the default of the payment of the mort
gage at its maturity.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
HALE sHRIEVALTY TODAY.
Governor Will Consider It and May
Make Appointment.

Governor Jelks will today take UP the
question of the vacancy in the office of
Sheriff of Hale County which was created
a week ago by the death of Sheriff G. h.
Webster.
Five applications for the vacancy were
filed last week in the Executive Depart
ment. One of the applicants came to
Montgomery and had a personal inter-
view with the Governor last week. while
the others applied by letter. 1t was an
nounced then that consideration of the
applications would be postponed until to-
day.
The applicants are w. N. Knight. G..
w. Duggar. Thomas G.. Moore. William
Wedgeworth and W. S. Torbett
A number of endorsements of the diff
ferent candidates have been filed with
the Governor and it is possible that he
may fill the vacancy today.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
BANKHEAD AT sCoTTsBoRo.
Jelks Clubs are Being Organized in
Jackson.

Scottsboro, D.. Aug. n-jSpecal)-Co
gresham John II. Bankhead spoke here
Saturday to a large sized audience, and
made 4 splendid impress, ion on his hear
ers. He also spoke at Hollywood and
Bridgeport to good crowds and made
many Jelks votes.
A Jelks club was organized at Bridge
port after the speaking with a member
ship of sixt r-seven.
Hon. j. e Brown spoke Saturday at
Stevenson and aadre ssed the jerks Club
1T night.
The following well-known citizens went
to Bridgeport to witness the organization
of the first Jelks club in Jackson County:
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Painfully Injured.

J. B. Parker fireman on the South
ern Railroad. was painfully injured while
on his run Saturday night at Fremont, a
few miles north of this city. At Fremont
Mr.. Parker started back to the rear of
the tender of his engine to shovel the
coal up towards the front of the tender
so that it would be handler for him, and
while he was going back he fell into the
manhole and severely wrenched his back.
Mr.. Parker was brought to his home in
this city and today he is resting well.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
Death of Mrs. Searcy.

Fort Deposit. August 11.-(SpeciaD-
Mrs. T. NJ. Searcy died at her home at
this place OF II o'clock today. Mrs.
Searcy has been sick only few days and
her death is a surprise to all Mrs.
Searcy was married to Mr.. Searcy In
South Carolina in July, 1866. and have
been residents of this town since De-
cember, 1875 Mrs. Searcy has been pro-
prietress of a hotel here for number OF
years and has many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
Crackshots Gather.

A number of crack shots have arrived
in the city to participate in the shooting
tournament to be conducted under the
auspices of the Birmingham Gun Club.
The shoot will begin at o'clock to-
morrow morning at North Birmingham
and will last two days. There will be
large number of events with a total of
about $500 added money. Among the shoot
ers who have arrived in the city are Hood
Waters of Baltimore George H. Hillman
of Nashville. r. L. Pearce of Wythville,
Va; R. E Sancier of New Orleans o. F.
Chichester of Chattanooga. Charles Feif
of Chattanooga, J. w Erwin of Green
Vile, Miss Capt. Ben Eick Of New York.
Abe Frank of Memphis. Wallace Miller OF
Austin Tex; E. P. Coe of Memphis; Har-
old Money of st. Louis, Rollo o. Heiks
of DAYTON. A large attendance is indicat-
ed and the tournament will be big sue
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
INJURED BY DROUGHT.
Corn and Cotton Cut on by the Dry
Weather.


ton has been greatly injured by the
drought There will not be more than
fourth OF q cotton crop. and the corn crop
is almost an entire failure. Several show
ers have fallen during the last few days.
but uotlasag like q good season. The fan
cneps,, such as potatoes, Ieas, cane AND
,rkant,ss arc O failure and everybody ia
feeling rather blue over the situation.
The young people are enjoying them
selves spfendidly during vacation. Every
few days there 10 fish-fry. Toe cream en-
tertainnient, or base ball game. An
ice cream entertainment and lawn party
waa given at the summer residence of
Judge Christian in honor Of Prof. c. A.
Peavy, who VIII leave in a few days for
r.otasuIga to take charge Of the high
school>at that place.
Professor Peavy has taught the Ha-
vapa high school for the past twelve
or thirteen years. always giving perfect
satisfaction and every one regrets very
much to see him leave. He is a splendid
teacher and a noble Christian gentleman
1t is not known yet who will teach the
school here. The school board Is in COM
munication with Prof. r. e. Sessions
an A B. graduate of the Southern Uni
versity. Professor Sessions recently won
the meQal TOT OFdpOTy III tHo 0ldle CoH-
test at the Chatauqua.
Rev. A. L. Sellers. pastor of the NJ. E.
Church, has just closed three very sue
cessful meetings. During these meetings
quite a number were added to the church
and we believe much good has been &C
complished. He breaches the gospel with
great power and there are but few men
who equal him for plain, pointed, pure
gospel preaching.
Politics Is talked very much just now
This County appears to be about equally
divided between Johnston and Jelks. 1t
is believed few strong Jelks speeches
could carry this County for the present
incumbent.
1t is reported that w. w. Moreland. i
prosperous merchant of this place. has
sold his residence to NJ. NJ. Kynard of
Pleasant Valley community.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
POLITICS IS QUIET.
Little Interest in the County Cam
paign in Conecuh.

Evergreen, Aug. n.-(Special.)-Up to
the present time not much interest is
shown in politics in this county. So far
only two candidates have announced
one for the legislature. Hon. j. r. Jones,
who is making a vigorous canvass of the
county in his interest. and g. A. 1-owrey,
who is securing Conecuh, wanting to be
Superintendent of Education Of this coun-
ty
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pelvic organs. the discharge q mucous
is sure to occur.
This discharge Of mucus constitutes
weakening drain: the system cannot long
withstand the loss of mucous, hence 1t 10
that women afflicted with catarrhal at
fections of the pelvic organs feel tired
and languid, with q weak back and throb-s
bling brain. A course of Peruna IL suro
to restore health by cutting on the
weakening drain of the daily loss Of mu-
Gus.
An Admirable Tonic.
CONGRESSMAN Mark H. Dunnell. Nation
al Hotel, Washington, d. c.. writes:
your Peruna being used by myself
and many of my friends and acquaint-
ances not onfy as a cure for catarrh. but
also as an admirable tonic for physical
recuperation, I gladly recommend II to
all persons requiring such remedies. -
Mtrk II. Dupnell.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF Tho
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. o.
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embalmed and shipped to his home yes
terday evening where 1t will be inferred.
Saturday night after Mr. Dukes's death
and yesterday a crowd of big-hearted
drummers who were stopping at the Ho-
tel Albert. took up a collection among
themselves which amounted to $685. and
today forwarded 1t to the bereaved wife
at her home in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Any importer may take his goods out
of bond and remove them to his own
premises. There he can deal with them.
sell them, blend them or re-export them.
and only at the end of every quarter il
he called upon to pay the duty on what
he has sold.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. West Thomas left yes
terday for Admission, where in the future
they will make their home, Mr.. Thomas
having been rendered veE lucrative po-
sition in one of the leading machine shops
of that city.
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Police Court.

There was a small number of cases be-
fore Mayor Mcleod in Police Court this
morning, and only $3.50 in fines were as
sessed against the guilty ones. James
Nixon, who was arrested for having muir
derously assaulted Dan Donovan on the
bridge over the Alabama River last Mon
day night. was discharged as sufficient
evidence was not introduced to convict
him. Mr. Isadore Herman, for assault
and battery, was fined so. Walter Bal
ley, for dsorderly conduct. was also fined
SO Sem Craig, for disorderly conduct,
was fined SIS. Harvey Echols, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
Annie Grant was also up on the same
charge and was assessed IS. William Gil
liam was also tried for disorderly con-
duct and was dismissed.
Died from an Overdose of Morphine.
E. S. Dukes, the travelling salesman
for the F. r. Penn Tobacco Company of
Riedsville, N. c.. died at his room in the
Hotel Albert at o'clock last Saturday
evening from the effect of an overdose Of
morphine Mr.. Dukes has been travelling
this State for number of years and was
well known in this city.
Last Thursday evening he reached Sell
ma and had apparently been drinking
very heavily. All day FRIDAY ne contln-
ued drinking and was very nervous, and
all that night he walked one of the halls
in the upper part of the hotel. Early Fri
day morning Mr.. Dukes rang for a pitch
err of ice water which. when 1t was car
ried to him. he swallowed just after talk
ing the contents Of small bottle of med
icine that he took from his pocket. The
bell boy who took Mr.. Dukes the water
became alarmed at the latter's action and
picked up the bottle and took it down
stairs and gave it to night clerk Swan
who when he saw that it was labeled
morphine, sent for DR. Mclean Pitts.
Dr. Pitts, after examining Mr.. Dukes
said that there was no danger as he had
not taken enough of the deadly drug to
kill him but he advised Mr.. Dukes to
stay in bed all day and keep quiet. Late
Saturday evening in some manner Mr..
Dukes got hold of another and much larg-
er bottle of morphine and swallowed its
contents When he was found near 6
o'clock he was in a dying condition and
was beyond the reach OF medical science,
Mr.. Dukes was born and reared at Quit
man, Ga. and has a father living at that
place who was telegraphed of his sons
death. The body of the young man was
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
TUSCALOOSA TOPICS.
An Examination for Mail Carriers
is Held.

is Held.
Tuscaloosa, Aug l.)-Satur-
day an examination for mail carriers was
held in the city hall. The examination
was conducted by John F. Beaufort and
John Norton. The questions were very
simple as to those asked in the examina-
ton held some weeks ago, but it Is
thought that those who stood the exami-
nations will make much higher average
than was made before. There were elev-
en- who stood the examination. two be-
ing negroes.
The r. E. Rodes Chapter United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, have appointed
a large number of ladies who will have
charge of the picnic to be given at River
view August Is for the Confederate vet
Grams They will be on the grounds by 10
a m. and will be assisted by large num-
Der of veterans
Miss Nome Jim Ogburn has gone 10
Montgomery where she will be the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Lee Holloway Miss
Ogburn has been at the summer school
at Knoxville for some time. She will be in
Montgomery for a month after which
time she will teach school the coming
year.
Judge James j. Mayfeld is at home
again after an extended trip through
Mexico. Texas. Louisiana and Kansas.
Mrs. Mayficld who was with him, is stop
ping in Little Rock where she will be
with her relatives until early fall.
Mrs. F. w. Meads has gone to Indian
apoHs, where she was called on &C.
count of the death of her sister.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Allen of Jefferson.
Ala. passed through Selma Sunday on
their way to New York and other East
ern cities where they will spend the bal
ance of the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
REVIVAL AT GREENvILLE.
Meetings to Be Conducted In the
Methodist Church.

Greenville. August 11.-(SpeciaD-A Sc
ries OF meetings will begin at the Metho-
dist Church wednesday evening. conduct
ed by the pastor. Rev. L. II. s. Chappelle.
The presiding elder of the district. Rev.
w s. Wade. will arrive Friday and as
sist several days.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Will Walters of Memphis, Tenn. who
has been visiting his brother Chief Of
Police E. T. Walters for the past week,
left this evening for his home.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

The Populist Executive Committee met
here TODAY and called a mass meeting for
August 30 to nominate candidates for
County offices. They passed a resolution
calling on all Populists to stay out of
the Democratic party and remain in the
middle of the road.
Colonel w H benson did not fill his
appointment at Newton and Midland City
Saturday. He went home sick.
Dale County is absolutely certain to give
a substantial majority for Governor jerks
on August o. This is not denied by any
body.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

The first bale of this years cotton was
brought here Saturday by D. M. Lucas.
1t was classed as middling and was
bought by the Evergreen Mercantile and
Banking Company at sos This is the
earliest that cotton has ever been brought
to this market The bale weighed $50
pounds.
Hon. E. NJ. Robinson of Mobile will
speak here Thursday in the interest Of
Ex-Governor Johnston.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12
SHORTER AT OZARK.
Addresses a Fine Audience in Ad-
vocacy Of Jelks.

Ozark. Aug 11.-(speciaL)-Hon. Ell
Shorter Of Eufaula. addressed fine au-
dience here Saturday in the interest of
the candidacy of Governor Jelks. His
speech was we'll received and beneficial to
the cause he represents.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stollenwerck of
Durham and Misses Nettie and Mary
StolIenwerck of Birmingham were guests
of Mrs. Kate Herbert Judge Saturday
and Sunday. The Misses Stollenwerck
were guests of honor Friday evening at a
delightful german given at the city hall.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Misses Kate and Julia Ballard Of Ma
rion, Ala. are in the city the guests of
Miss Lena Brislin.
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A Eufaula Couple are Married in
Georgetown, GA.

Eufaula, August 11.-tSpeciaD-E. Braz-
we'll and Miss Ollie Barnes of this city.
accompanied by number OF friends
went to Georgetown. Ga. yesterday morn
ing where they were united in marriage.
The parties to the contract have many
warm frienls here who will wish them
much JOY.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Rev. w. A. Taliaferro preached yester-
day at Andalusia, his pulpit here being
occupied by Rev. r. H. Lawrence.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

ISOLATION, will deliver the opening address
and some Of the most prominent educa-
tors Of the State will be present and as
sist in the program each day. President
Thach of the Polytechnic Institute. Pres
ident John w. Abercrombie of the State
University and other distinguished teach
ers are expected
Commissioners Court which met here
today gave a contract for the building
of an iron bridge cross Persimmon
Creek at Garland, the cost to be $1,4e5.
This will make three iron bridges In the
county and the Commissioners expect to
replace all the wooden bridges over the
principal streams by iron structures as
fast as the county Is able to build them.
Rev. w. A. Taliaferro preached yester-
day at Andalusia, his pulpit here being
occupied by Rev. r. H. Lawrence.
Colonel ]. l.. Long left yesterday for
New York from whence he will make
trip to Liverpool. England.
G. H.. Scott and family will go to Lithia
Springs, Ca, tomorrow for a months
stay. ..'
Misses Kate and Helen Steiner of Mont
gomery are visiting Greenville relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Col. Ell 8. Shorter is at home from
Ozark where he made a speech in the
interest of Governor Jelks last week. Mr..
Shorter said that he made a Jelks speech
to a Jelks audience of about 200 people.
and he did not think that he was needed
there, as it was all practically one way
for Jelks. Mr.. Shorter will speak in Mo-
bile Thursday evening netx.
1t Is believed that the Ex-Governor Is
losing ground in this section every day.
The little opposition that at first sprang
up is dying out and the Jelks forces are
sure to secure a glorious victory here.
Fodder pulling is engaging the atten-
ton of farmers and cotton is opening
rapidIy New cotton will be rolling in
before many days.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

NJ. ]. Never has returned from a two
weeks trip through the mountains Of
North Carolina.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

F. L. Ezzell and r. 8. Peace of this
city has returned from short trip to
Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

The South Alabama Educational Asso-
citation will meet at this place on the
10Th, continuing three days. DR.. 8. NJ.
Hosmer, President of the Southern Uni
yersitl, who is also President of the as
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Colonel ]. l.. Long left yesterday Tor
New York from whence he viii make
trip to Liverpool. England.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-12

Jack Holman has returned from a trip
to Blount Springs. where he went for his
health.
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]. c. Townsend and Charlie w. Craw-
ford are spending few days in the city.
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X. A. Meyer Of Lower Peach Tree, was
pleasant visitor to Selma today.
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BRAZwELL-BARNES.

Iisses Kate and Helen Steiner of Mont
merry are visiting Greenville relatives.
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G. H.. Scott and family will go to Lithia
Springs, Ga, tomorrow for months
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1t is reported that w. w. Moreland, i
prosperous merchant of this place, has
sold his residence to NJ. NJ. Kynard of
Pleasant Valley community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Weekend tickets. Season 1902

Commencing Saturday, June 7th. and
unless Otherwise ordered, continuing
until September 9th. inclusive, round
trip tickets will be sold to Richmond
and intermediate stations, SATURDAYS
only. good TO return until the following
Monday, inclusive at one fare rate.
G G. Cox. Agent.
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Moved HI. Admiration.

Undergraduate Ito chum)-That Miss
ever met. She knows all the track rec
ords for three years back.-Chicago
News.
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18th
80 g. AK

This has been our banner vear ana -.
have done more business than ever before n,
nave the confidence Of the people. and a proof
oi ~ - the increase OF our trade. Pun
cause OF it Our stock l. the largest pur,si
and best selected IN the state. aud We ear
satisfy the wants Of everybody
our Canada Rye at 80. 90 T. the fines,
medlcd whisky on the market. Farmer,
delight, reuderiOin Rye, Kentucky Club Rye
hing 81 Kentucky Rye, white Rye and Col
onel Rye. All 40 $500 per gallon, have ne
equal Blue Ribbon. <i.9c. Apple Blossom
SO. thoice Rye. 81 30. and Golden star
20 per gal Apple Brandies. $500 and
-. 90. Peach. blackberry, California. French
AMI finger Brandier. Kidney Gin, New Eng.
'anu anu jamaica Ruins. Wines and Beers
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE xnrr
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p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
eRocERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.

Offer Ten thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BOURBON WHISTLES, from the following
well known distillerics, Graft 4 Co., OF Ohio:
Boone County Distiling. Co, of Kentucky.
Gray, of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner 4 Engle's Lager Beer
They also ofier Staple and Fancy Groceries
Agricultural implements. Seeds, Guano. and
Cement
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LIQUORS. CIGARS. eRooERrEs

LIQUORS, CIGARS. GROCERIES.
Mrs. j. II. Monroe
Commerce ST., fredericksburg, Va, keep
the largest and most varied stock oI
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey at prices from 81 40
to 81 per gallon. 1t includes Star A,
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, Jefferson Co. Rye, Wig
wan Indian Hill and many others.
Wines OF every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to 81 per gallon. A full
line ofCigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. j. +. MONROE,
313 Commerce St.. fredericksburg. Va
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Life is only brief lesson. and
schools out fore we know it.-Atlanta
Constitution.
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GLASS FOR WINDOWS
The METHOD AND The MATERIALS
OF IT'S MANUFACTURE.

Enough Arsenic Tn the window. of
an Ordinary House 10 I>iIl IA Resi-
b ment OF Mcu-Proccs~ o. the tank
house and the Pothou~c
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-25
A Careful Old Lady.

An old lady applied at a registry Of
fee for maid.
81 want a little girl. between eight
cen and twenty-five years of age. who
Is fond of mushrooms"
"Fond of mushrooms?" inquired the
agent. '"That is something l never
inquire about from my applicants. /
don't understand"
We'll, | am very fond of mushrooms
myself. and there are so many mis-
takes made. The idea came to me sew
eral years ago, and it was dispensa-
ton of Providence that it did or
should have been killed. | make my
maid eat portion of all mushrooms
brought to my house before any are
served to me. l always require it,"
replied the old lady. Il have lost two
excellent maids from toadstools dur
ing the last five years, and, of course,
could not think of taking the risk of
eating mushrooms unless had maid
to test them. London Globe.