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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
IfIenranh Pole i26 Feet Hioh,

What Is believed to be the highest
telegraph pole i'll the world was set
up the other day near Aberdeen,
Wash. 1t was fir, eighteen inches at
the butt and inches at the top, 12G
feet high and without knot flaw or
hlemish.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
HANSON & EMERSON
The Corner Drug Store
EminentIy EliQible,

But" added the proprietor of the
Bongtong apartments, do you think
this man is the best one you can get
for janitor?"
The best ever!" reulied the man.
ager ''He has been at various times
an iceman, a goldman, and a street
car conductor. He's sassy and indie
pendent as he can be-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
The Fools ADVANTAGE,

A fool tricked out in Motley, smiled
on his lord and said to him, "Sir what
is the difference between my foolish
ness and thine?''
Say on" quoth the lord.
well, of mine,'' quoth the fool II
make profession T. o.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
Albert Dahlen,
Grocery Department

We have secured the exclusive
agency in this city for Washburn,
Crosby Co.'S, "Gold Medal" brand
flour.
We will carry this excellent flour
in stock right along.
Reduction in price on sack lots.
All house keepers desirious of a
batch OF good bread should try this
flour. You will only use "Gold
Medal" thereafter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
1t Does The Business

Mr.. f. z. Chamberlain, OF Clinton,
Maine, saws of Bnckien's Arnica Salve.
at does the business; ! have used it
for piles and it cured them. Used it
for chapped hands and it cured them.
Applied it to an old sore and it healed
it without leaving a scar behind" 25c.
Hanson & Emerson's drug store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
Not Such Fool After All.

A we'll known surgeon was some
what quicktempered if he found a
student exceptionally dull, and on one
occasion when he had been more than
usually irritated by students density
asked him how many times he
thought fool could hear a name men
toned without remembering it. 81
don't know" replied the student !;
chow many times could YOU YOURSELF"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-01-16
Prediction.

knicker-Going to call the baby for
the president?
Bocker-No, he will probably call It
q liar as soon is it can talk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
Why Colds are Dangerous.

Because you have contracted ordina-
ry colds and recovered from them with
out treatment of any kind, do not for a
moment imagine that colds are not
dangerous. Every one knows that
pneumonia and chronic catarrh have
their origin in q common cold. Con-
sumption is not caused by cold, but
the cold prepares the system for the re-
ception and development of the germs
that would not otherwise have found
Judgment. 1t is the same with all in
fectious diseases. Diphtheria, scarlet
fever, measles and whooping cough are
much more likely to be contracted when
the child has cold. You will see from
this that more real danger turks in q
cold than in any other of the common
ailments. The easiest and quickest
way to cure a cold is to take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The many re-
markable cures effected by this prepa.
ration have made it a staple article Of
trade over a large part of the world.
For sale by H.1C. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
DANGER in DELAY
Kidney Diseases Are Toe
Dangerous for Johnson
City People to
Neglect.

The great danger of kidney troubles
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health is
gradually undermined. Backache,
headache, nervousness, lameness, sore
ness, lumbago, urinary troubles, drop
sy, diabetes and Bright's disease follow
in merciless succession. Don't neglect
your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with
the certain and safe remedy, Doan's
Kidney Pills, which has cured people
right here in johnson City.
E. S. Wolfe, living corner Spring and
Maple streets, johnson City, Tenn,
says "Since recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills some four years ago I had
occasion to use them a few times and
they never failed to give me relief. Pre-
vious to using them I suffered severe
attacks of kidney trouble and was laid
up with a stiff back and a lameness
across the kidney regions. The kidneys
were very irregular in action, and the
secretions of a heavy color and often
sive odor. After taking Doan's Kidney
Pills, which i procured at the Patton
Drug Co., I was completely cured.
They have always acted in just as sat
isfactory manner since that time and
am just as strong in praise of them to-
day as when l gave statement some
time ago endorsing them. I have rec
commended them to many people and
will continue to do So"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
Some Good Medical Advice.

Throw away pills and strong cathar-
tics which are violent in action and al
ways have on hand DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which cures constipation and
all diseases arising from stomach, liver
and bowel troubles 1t will cure old or
young, and is the greatest family rem
edy that home can have. Keep bot.
tie always at hand. You may need it
any moment.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to dc
what we claim, and if you want to try
it before buying, send your address fol
free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup
Co, 1l9 Caldwell Bldg Monticello,
Ill. 1t is sold by all druggists at SOC
and 81 a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
Where Bullets Flew

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y, a
veteran of the civil war, who lost q foot
at Gettysburg, says: "The good Elec-
trio Bitters have done is worth more
than five hundred dollars to me. spent
much money doctoring for bad case
of stomach trouble, to little purpose. /
then tried Electric Bitters, and they
cured me, | now take them as a tonic,
and they keep me strong and we'll. SOC
at Fl. G. Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
can't Learn in school.

When the stomach is out of order or
the bowels constipated, feeling of
drowsiness and inactivity comes over
the body. The brain won't think, and
the body won't work. If it is a child
who suffers in this way, it naturally
can't learn we'll in school, as it has nc
inclination for study. Give the child q
dose of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
and you will soon find it wonderfully
improved and ultimately cured.
1t will do all that is claimed, and il
you want to try it before buying, send
your address for free sample bottle tC
Pepsin Syrup Co., 119~Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all drug
gists at SOC and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Thousands Of people have stomach
trouble, constipation, Indigestion, sick
headache, etc, and don't know what to
do for it Perhaps the experience of
Mr.. Ridgill, postmaster at Bruceville,
Tex, and Mr.. Burns, Wabash Ry. en-
gineer, Bement, ILL.,, will suggest a
method. Both of these men take pleas.
ure in saying that they cured themselvs
with DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsln.
1t will do all that is claimed, and il
you want to try it before buying, send
your address for free sample bottle tC
Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, Ill 1t is sold by all drug
gists at SOC and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Mrs. Ada L. Groom, the widelvknown
proprietor of the Groom Hotel, Vaughn,
Miss, says: "For several months /
suffered with severe cough, and con-
sumption seemed to have a grip on me,
when a friend recommended DR.. King e
New Discovery. l began taking it, and
three bottles affected a complete cure u
The fame of this life saving cough and
cold remedy, and lung and throat heal
er is world wide. Sold ut Fl. @. Miller's
drug store, SOC and 81. Trial bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
For Chronic DiarrhOea +,

"While in the army in 1863 I was
taken with chronic diarrhoea," says G..
M. FELTON,, of South Gibson, Pa. 81
have since tried many remedies, but
without any permanent relief, until A.
W. Miles, of this place, persuaded me
to try Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle of which
stopped it at once" For sale by H. @.
Millar
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ga, W. A. Floyd by name, says:
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two
worst sores I ever saw-one on my
hand and one on my leg. 1t is worth
more than its weight in gold. 1 would
not be without it if / had to mortgage
the farm to get it," Only 25c at Il. @.
Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Teacher Gin Sunday.school CLASP
Who can tell me anything about Abra-
ham?
First Small Boy Used to know, but
can't remember now.
Teacher Perhaps some one can tell
me the name of Abraham's wife.
Second Small Boy (promptly)-Mis
Lincoln. Life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Tourist-Looks like pretty good soil
around here. What crops do farmers
grow in this section?
Native-That all depends, stranger.
ist-Depends on whatp
Native-On what sort NV seed they
puts in an the weather-Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

A country woman, residing near the
town of Sligo, thinking her husband
was rather late in coming home on Sat
urday night with his pay, went to the
police station to inquire if he was there.
SIS Pat in?" she asked. "No, "repled
the constable; "but sit down; we're ex-
pecting him every minute. London
Opinion,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"Say, Mike, "queried Flooding Pete,
who was looking at the piece of Sun
day.school paper that had come with 9
hand out, "wot does it mean bout bein
between de devil an de deep sea?'
"It's de same as bein' told t. take yel
choice between goin' t. work an takin'
a bath, explained Meandering Mike
Chicago Daily News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Teacher-And what do you suppose
all the animals did during those forty
days in the ark?
"Smarty" Williams-They just loaf.
ed around and scratched themselves.
"Sandy"Toole( disdainfully)-Chuck
it, Smarty! What'd they scratch for,
when there was only two feas?-Ex.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Among the oldest personals ever
inserted in the society column was
one that appeared in q paper published
in an Iowa town. 1t read as follows:
"Mrs. Coulter, being confined to her
bed by illness, will not be at home next
Thursday as usual. "-Harpers Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism Of the muscles of the small
of the back, and is quickly cured by
applying Ohamberlain's Liniment two
or three times day and massaging the
parts at each application. For sale by
Il. O. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"Good gracious, old mani" exclaimed
Ascum, "what sort of suit is that?"
"This, replied Dingley, who was at
tired in a combination of football, golf
and riding clothes, sis what you might
call suit for damages. I'm going to
ask old Roxey for his daughter. Phil
adelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty d.
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens
stomach, bowels and liver, and purities
the blood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
A Healthy Family

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills three years ago." says
L. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route /, Gull
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in a gentle way that does
you good. 25c cents at Fl. @. Miller
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"What's all this clamor?" asked the
traveller approaching Manhattan. THAT
subj" replied the porter, 'is the people
of New York braggin' that they have
abated useless noises, sub. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Jimmie, your face is dirty again
this morning." exclaimed the teacher,
"What would you say if came to
school every day with dirty faceP'
"Huhl" grunted Jimmie; I'D be too
perlite to say anything. The Circle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

The calcium was out of order. 81
can't do my best without glare, aver
red the star 81 can fix that, respond.
ed the impresario. "I'll station one OF
the other prima donnas in the wings. "
Washington Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"Barney's wooden leg has been pain
ing him of late," said Scholes to his
wife. chow can that be?" said Mrs.
Scholes iritably. "Mrs. Barney has
been thrashing him with it, was the
explanation.-Judge's Library.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

After heavy meal, take a couple of
Doan's Regulets, and give your stom-
ach, liver and bowels the help they will
need. Regulets bring easy, regular
passages of the bowels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

In Cheyenne the other day a woman
asked her husband if Bryan's daughter
Grace was a debutante. 81 have never
heard what church the organs belong
to, he replied. Denver Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"He didn't care to write her when he
wanted her to arrange for a secret mar
riage, so he sent her a running vine.
"What did she do?" Sent him a can
teloupe. Baltimore American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Itching, torturing skin eruptions dis
figure, annoy, drive one wild. Doan's
Ointment brings quick relief and last
ing cures. so cents at any drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric OIL. Cures toothach, earache,
sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises, Scalds.
Stops any pain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08
Admit Your Error.

II you have made an error and rec
ognize it, submit graciously. Don't
try to convince your listeners In spite
of the error.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Leaves are falling. Babies don't fall
away while taking DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup. 1t makes sap-blood. $50
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

"What is your husbands income?
Twice day. p. m. and 2 a. NJ
Puck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Watch babies bowels till the frosts
come DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup
keeps the m in good shape. Sample free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-08

Finnegan-An' was you tn best mon
at Muldoon's wedding, Casey?
Casey with both eyes blacked)-N
| only fought was. -Lippincott's.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08

hacia ell terreno f6rtil donde crecian las verdu-
ras aqui yalla, sobre los arrOyuelos relucien
tes y murmurantes algunas plantas de lindas
flores violaceas Sc nclinaban con graca
ligera. Todas aquellas cosas humildes pare
clan dotadas de una vida profunda.
Ell aqua sobrante bajaba desbordada por
la pendiente hacia la playa arenosa; pasaba
por debao de TN puentecito A la sombra del
arco algunas muieres lavaban las ropas sus
ademanes Sc refejaban en- Ell aqua como EN- IN
espejo movil. Sobre la arena las ropas esta-
ban desplegadas al SOL banquisimas A 10
largo de los riees de la via ferrea camlnaba
I'm hombre descalzo llevando colgantes della
mano sus zapatos. Una mujer salia de la casa
del guarda echaba con movimiento apido
algunos restos de la costa. Dos mnchachas
cargadas de ropa corr(an, riendo. rorfia.
Una vieja suspend1a de una cana una madeja
tenida de azul turqui.
Andando en- el terraplen que hacia de d-
que al sendero, menudas conchas banquea
ban delicadas raices agitadas por Il aura pal
pitaban Era visible aun La seilal de l. azada
que habia cortado Ia terra roja del terrapen.
En- TN punto escarpado colgaba I'm haz de raj
ces muertas COZ una belleza de pieles ser
pentinas.
Mas ALA s. aAzaba una gran casa de labor
con una flor da arclla en- IA sumidad. Una
escalera exterior conanciaa una galeria cubier-
ia. Dos mu jeres llIaban en- 10 alto de la esca,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08
llATENCION!! |!

Llamamos la atencim a nues-
ira numerosa clientela, de que
Ell csta IMPREMTA Sc acaban
de recibir infnidad de artfcul9s
para regalos; entire ellos: ELE-
GANTEs Y cAPRIcHosAs Eseribanias
para los gustos mas exigentes.
En- arttculos para Escritorio un
gran surtido. PAPELEs de todas
clases. So BREs, LAPIcEs, T1NTAs
Y PLUzAs. Prensas para copfar
SoBREs blancos y de colores.
CoPIADoREs para cartas. LIBRE-
TAs de todos tamalos. FacturerOs
nhevo modelo, { inflnidad de
|objetos.
Desafiamos la competencia,
no tan solo de la Isla, sino de
los mercados de procedencia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08
ManualeS ROmO
ENCUADERNADOS EN- rELA FLEXMa z

ENCUADERNADOS EN- TELA FLEXIBLE
Manual del Licorista, con I 27o
recetas practicas. por A. Rossi.
Manual de Resistencia de Ma
teriales y Estabilidad de las
construcciones, por c ingen1e
70 DR.. Gindo Sandrinell
Manual de las Construcciones
de Hormigon y de Cemento
armada, por el ingeniero Jose
Vacchelli.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08

Hip6lita anuncio que llegaria San Vito,
segnn 10 prometido, el 20, martes, en- el tren di-
recto, a la una de la tarde
Faltaban dos das. Ell amante le escribio
1Ven, ven! Estoy aqui esperandote,
jamas espera alguna ha sido mas violenta.
Cada minute que pasa Sc pierde irremisible
mente para la felicidad Ven Todo esta pre-.
parade o mejor, NADIA hay preparado mas
que mi deseo Es precise que te proveas de
paciencia de indulgencia inagotables, ioh
amiga mia! porque te faltaran todas las como
didades de la vida en- esta soledad salvaje y
sin salida; oh tan "sin saida Figurate,
amiga mia que desde la estacion de San Vito
al Retro hay que andar cerca de tres cuartos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08
ESTUDIO DE ABOCADOS
NOTARfA
Antonio Alvarez Nava, Emilio
Garcia Guervo y Francisco
de la Tore
p. O. BOX 818. - TELEFoNo 222
SAN JUANAP X. SAN JUsTo x2
% PISO
A 8 1.5O

Es de mucha utilidad, no solo pa.
ra los Abogados, Cortes judiciales,
Ayuntamientos, Corporaciones y en-
pleados de todos los ramos, sino tam
bien para los comerciantes, industria.
les y personals de negocios, e1 como
cimiento de las Leyes de Puerto Rico
aprobadas por las Camaras y ell Con
sejo Executive en- Ell corriente af1o de
Ioo7.--Se venden $3.50 en- la Ii
breria del
BOLETIN MERCANTIL.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08
1oyeria, Relojerla y Optica
" HU5TH g o.
sUcEsoREs De q. TlNAuD
sUcEsoREs DE q. TlNAuD

Gran surtido de efec-
tos de plata y platea-
dos, prOpiOs para re-
galOs.
Especialidad en- Gu
biertos de plata de ley
Y plateados de ca1idad
superior.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-08

PARA CURAR UN RESFRlADO
I'm UN Ola tome LAXATIVE BRO
MO QUININA. Ell boticario devovera
Ell dinero 81 10 IL cura. La afirma dc e
Nv Grove Sc halla en- cada cajita,
The Adair County news., 1908-11-18

the meantime whirled, came hurridly
back and entered the stable from the
front. just as Long entered from the
rear. Long turned and came back to
the fence and in jumping over it, Curry
fired at him twice. Long ran on to
the square and hallooed: For God
sake; some body bring me revolver. :"
DR.. S. K. Rhorer was selling drugs in
room just above where Triplett &
Eubank are doing business, and hearing
Longs cry, he ran out of his store,
handed him revolver, telling him to
defend himself. Long turned, and as
he did, Curry had reached the fence.
Long fired twice, and evidently Curry
received his death wound at this place
for he ceased to fire, turned, went back
through the livery stable, and at the
same time Long walked down the pave
ment and took his stand on the pike
half way between the hotel and the
building which stood where the post
office now is kept. Curry came on
through the stable, and reaching the
front, he fired at Long twice, the shots
being returned by Long. When the
firing ceased Long had yet one load re-
naming in his revolver. He cooked it.,
walked into the livery stable, and see
ing Curry lying in stall, stepped out
and returned to the store.
Hon. George Alfred Caldwell YVES
here at that time to see his sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Trabue, and while the shoot.
ing was going on he was in his buggy
and upon the square. After it was over
he remarked that he had seen a great
many brave men, but that Long dis
played more courage than he ever be-
fore witnessed IN any man.
1t was war time, and Curry had at
his back hundred soldiers.
Curry lived day, but before he died
he sent for Mr.. Long, told him that he
was to blame for the trouble; that he
was going to die and asked that he for
give him. Long readily consented to
the request, and in short time Curry
was dead.
In three or four days the civil au-
thorities arraigned Mr.. Long and he
was tried and acquitted.
Mr.. Long now lives in Paris, Texas
When this killing occurred the write,
was but small boy, but he witnessed
the affair from the beginning to the
ending. and is satisfied that the nara
tive is told correctly.
The Adair County news., 1908-11-18

does not to such degree come in con-
fiict with the public school course.
Our school occupies definite field but
not just that one. The time is rapidly
approaching in Kentucky, as it has
already come in Tennessee, when all
colleges, WORTHY of the name, will
have an unalterable enterance require
ment and when the requirments for
the study of any profession will be so
raised and so strictly adhered to that
just the course we offer will be much
in demand.
Just one other statement in the form
of question and this article will come
to close with the hope that all will
be settled for the best interests of
Columbia Did anybody ever hear of
a Graded School in a town this size
having boarding department and is
that not what helps town?
Nelson & Moss
The Adair County news., 1908-11-18
THE GRADED SCHOOL QUESTION.
A Question of Much importance To Each and Every
Citizen of The Two Columbia Districts.

Chicago We employ principal and
six other teachers and they have their
hands full as the attendance has been
large. The principal this year will be
a new man at salary of 81, 900 for the
nine months, three of the other teach
ers will get $50 per month and three
$35. When we started we had to en-
ploy teachers from distance but this
year we will have some home teachers
and they can afford to work for less
than the others.
/ think our collections for tuition out
side the district amounted to a little
over $500 last year. We received from
the State 81, 456 A and our tax collec-
lions were about $4,000. l hope this
information will be of service to you
and will cover the ground. We also
employ janitor at $40 per month. Our
building is heated by furnaces and
fuel costs about $3.50 per year. I am,
Yours very truely,
w. l.. Baker.
The Adair County news., 1908-11-18

The old time corn husking is thing
of the past. Many years ago when a
farmer would announce that he was go
ing to have corn shocking the darkies
in all the neighborhood would gather
and march to the crib, and in their
travel they would sing something like
this: "Hae, Marse Billy, we have come
to shuck your corn, etc." They would
all enter the crib, and after they would
work an hour MARS Billy" would pass
the decanter, all drinking. Then the
work and singing would again COM
mence, and would be kept up unceas-
ingly. occasionally stopping for nip"
and by two or three o'clock in the
morning MARS Billy's" corn crop was
all husked, it matter not how many
barrels.