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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-08

UNION STOCK YARDS. PITTS
81 kGH, April .--'attle-Steady supply
light. Choice ss.15Hs.0O. prime $3.50 a.
$50
Sheep-Steady. SUPPLY light: prime
wethers f5.S0M 500: cuIls and commons
$500 n o.. lambs S5.O0M 1.25: veal
calves <O cN1I.5O.
Hog Higher: receipts light. Prime
beavies AA.lsn q. 20. mediums and heavy
ana light workers. f9.3se4 . 40. nigs So on
n 9.25. rouEhs SN.0OQS35
CHICAGO. April --HogS-Recefpts
10000, weak bulk OF sales SE7EmRSs.
ight. aets ~ sss. mixed s. sou gsb.
heavy. ss.35 $50, rough sS3bnSsO.
Cattlc-E Receipts. Q 600: slow. bceves
%n-HW p '.Hus Toxins steers f1sSfi q 20.
stpckers and feeders 85.G0I 500. cow
aud helfers. fg.701 so. calves Sc aOff
10 90.
sheep Receipts 5000. slow. naf,ves
$50 -. yearliug- $3.50 s.ss. lambs.
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, tlD-A S20 per share second distribut-
Ion ON account LIQUIDATION made March
go Transfer books close April 20 for
y OF l . cash dividend payable April 80.
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Baron Local Stock.

WHEELING. ". We April O.. 'If.
The following quotation 90 tue more
actiNe stocks " the Nhcellus market
are corrected daily Tor the Iufaffioef.rgr
~ geo. w. Baron. local broker. and a.
X Marshall. manager bond aerartfuent.
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Petroleum

aureH 900. Rune INs.Ht1. HrrInee .r
$50. shipments 1896 average IsIll.
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WHEELING TRACTION COMPANY
EXPRESS CAR sch3DULE
Taking Enect June ~. lsos.


PANHANDLE LINE
WHEELING AND WELLSBURG
Daily Except Sunday.
Wheeling weIlsburg
22nd Street Leave
wheeling Wellsburg
1880 a M. 500 a m
600 D m 1900 noon
MOUNDsvILLE LINE
WHEELING AND MOUNDSVILLE
Daily Except Sunday.
10th Street Ieaye
Wheelng Moundeville
1900 a m. I:3O o. M
3:SO p. m.
On lines having regular express SER
vice. shipments weighing in excess OF
nifty pounds or large bulk will not be
carried On passenger cars.
ALL IINES-Daily Except Sunday.
NO shipments. except emergency ship
ments OF medicines. will be carried on
passenger cars between 400 and Sis
p. m.
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WHEELING. W. We NrrH g. .rf
The fnIuwiug uuofu-iuuH or me more
1ctlFe stocks 20 TIE wheeling market ars
cprrecte1 daily f0r The fufelIirenrer ~
building.
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MITCHELL & STEVENSON. Inc.
LOCAL STOCKS.

WHEELING. w Va. April III.
lhe Following quotations on the more
actlNe stocks OF the Wheeling market
~ sfis corrected Tor the Intelligencer by
Mitchell a Stevenson. Inc. local brokers.
STOCKS Par. Bid T ASH
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New York Stock Exchange

WHEELING. w. Va. April Z. IL.
RanEs OF active stocks on the Nsv
York stock ExchsnEa corrected daily ~
- 4. hastsn a Co. brokers'
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PITTSBURGH Stocks

WHEELING. W.. We. huru e. 10
Toe sctits rfUHuufsH rttstss. corr.rtsa
aAiH ~ a a. Mastea & Co. bantsfs
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Fidelity Local Stocks.
WHEELING, ". Va. April Z. ~.
Corrected daily for the Intelligcncsr
the Fidelity Investment AssociatiSn
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tSl-TranEfer hroka close April 90
Tor or 10 cash dividend. payable
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Stocks Par. Bid. Ask L. .

tS)-Transfcr books close April eotn
t n q iss cash dividend payable
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BY BUD" FISHER

btrinE beanH ........s....... $50 -
corn ssssss .ss-sssss....s... sk01 -
TOMATOES ss.sssssssssss.s.. g0n1 90
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STOCKS lop.nIilishl Low clos.
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building.
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b 9l5 f 'Si 10 10 e
NrnrIHlrN.H Shredded Jewel COD
Aumhirre. O. dor. per Inr. ....... %
5s sa Ssa Ss i- 5Sl, is5.ib bon.
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Bank of Ohio Valley
WHEELING. W. VA.
Resources Over One Million
Dollars.
PAYS ~ ON TINE DEPOSITS.


Dairy Prints .............. 90
swe. tier. biz. wis. 1875 ID. L.
sWclIHcr. wheel ............ 20
Long Horn ................ 90
keysrr ". brick. Wis. about
go. % PACK ..-....... 1871
Llmhurger. about ibs....... 16
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corrsstsd By PARKER q CO.


ohio aud Pennsylyania 80. %
NophluE s.sssss..s- 20
select eggs ................ 10
Fresh 10 mark ............. II
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NIA iaN.t NeaN 90 ~.
90. cor NN..H aa.. aasassa
HrolIUl head. extra fancy
'aruIIua head. fancy .......
.HrOlIna head. choice .......
nrullfn. MEDIUM ..........
Japan fancy ...........s...
'HuHu choice ...............
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g do ST u ~ ~ ~ 55iis 5iss 55f j j
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
The BATTLE
OF THE PEPPERS.
President Takes Notice Of Sc
rious Charges Filed by
Mrs. G.. p. Moss.
President Wilson Calls on
John A. McIlhenny for
Explanation.

President Wilson has taken cogni-
zance of serious charges filed with
him against Civil Service Commis-
sioner, John A. McIlhenny, by Mrs. {.
p. Moss Of this city, and calls on Civil
Service official for explanation. Mr..
McIlhenny pleads his action was
prompted by the assurances OF his
counsel Mrs Moss has shown Presi-
dent Wilson that this same plea was
pleaded by Mr.. Mcllhenny before the
Louisiana State Supreme Court, and
that the Supreme Court in its decree
of the suit instituted against the Nell
benny Company of Avery Island by
the New Iberia Tab3sco Pepper Com
pany of this city, awarded the New
iberia Extract of Tabasco Pepper
Company damages and cost OF court
and stated that its conclusions were:
.'the registration of the word "Tahas
COZ in the United States Patent Office
was secured by misrepresentation of
facts and that no Counsels advice
could shield his client from making
statement that were not true The
case Of Mrs. Moss against Civil Service
Commissioner, Mcllhenny has created
much Of stir in Washington Mrs
Moss has heard from numerous United
States Senators and Representatives
relative her case now having the Pres
ident's attention, and further decisive
developments are expected soon.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

The Coroner's Jury was conven-
ed to determine the cause of the
death of Louis Y. Melaucon and to de-
termine the degree of responsibility
that may attach to anyone. The jury
was composed of Meesrs. M. Gallland,
p. II. Segura, K. Z. Delahoussaye, w.
.. Hugonin, and K. A. Jacobs.
After the examination of the follow
ing witnesses: Alclde BENEFIT, salt
holster at the mines; J Clark, rail.
road engineer in charge OF engine ct
the train involved In the accident;
Ben. Saintes, brakesman l. Q. Vi
drine, conductor; and Leon Carablni,
an employee at the salt mines; after
visiting the Island and viewing the
cars involved and the scene OF the ac.
c:dent; and after a two-days session,
the Jury brought in the following YER
dict:
l.. Y. Melancon came to his death
on August 18th, 1914, between the
hours of and 10 a. M, at Avery's Is
land, Iberia Parish, on the Salt Mine
r. h. track, main line. by being
crush d between two cars. This was
caused By the cars iamming together
Straps holding drawhead, draft bolts
dead wood, drawhead bolts, leve
chains-alI OF these various parts o
the car being defective. The entire
ear being in generally bad condition
allowing ears to come together on
curve. This Jury. with the Coroner
made careful and thorough examl
nation of the car in question.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

On Tuesday forenoon, while switch
ing at Ayery's Island, Mr.. l.. Y Me
laneOD, trainman, was caught between
two freight cars, while in the dis
charge of his duty, and crushed. Life
was extinct within ten minutes after
the horrible happening. He was, as
quickly ) possible, placed IN the eX-
pressed car and the train started for
New Iberia. Life passed out of his
body-it is thought as the train was
passing through the marsh north of
the island Upon arrival here his re
remains were taken to the undertak-
ing establishment Of Aristide Boutte
and the Coroner notified.
Mr.. Melaacon was a member Of the
regular crew on the Salt Mine branch
and in such capacity he had been en-
p,oyed for number of years. lie
was the soul of punctuality at the post
of every duty. He was always ac-
credited by his fellow employees as
being quick, alerl and cautious, and
never inconsiderate of the safety of
others. He was total abStalner from
the use of ardent liquors and was al
WAYS of an amiable disposition. He
was great lover of his home and sell
dom spent any part of his leisure
hours elsewhere. He was a kind hus-
band. a generous father and loyal
friend. He was one of Gods noble
men,
When the news OF his death reached
here it produced a veritable shock to
the entire community, because of the
suddenness of the accident and TIE
general high esteem III which the VIC
tim and the family are held.
The funeral took place from st. Pc
ters Catholic Church on Wednesday
afternoon at i:30 O'Clock and it was
very largely attended Rev. j. NJ.
I.anqlois officiated and delivered a
very touching tribute to the memory
of the deceased in French. After the
conclusion of the services Of the
church at the grave, the Order of
Railway Trainmen took charge and
read their ritualistic service, bidding
a last farewell to their comrade.
Mr., Melancon is survived by his
widow. four sons and seven daughters
j Rene. who is employed ia the rail
way mail service; Golden, a railroad
employ ee; Samuel, a student at the
Louisiana state University; aud Rob
ert, a lad in his teens. Mrs. Roy
Dean; sister Angela, a nun; Miss Go'
lande and Lilly, teachers engaged in
the Public Schools of this city; Miss
Min and two little girls yet OF tender
age.
Many relatives of the family from
Breaux Bridge, Lafayette and New
Orleans came, upon notice, to assist in
consoling those who had lost so much.
Among those from elsewhere, who
came to attend the funeral, were Mrs.
NJ. Billeaud, Jr., of Broussardville;
Mrs. Thibodeaux and daughter, Able
vile; Mrs j. w. Begnaud, Mrs. N.
Broussard, and Mr.. Pane Webb, of
Breaux Bridge; Mr.. and Mrs. jean
mard and son, Lucien, Mrs. Luke
Martin, Mrs. i. Domingeaux, Miss
Anna Bernard, Mr.. Raoul Dugas.
Treasurer of B. X. F.. MIR. Frank
Jeanmard, Mr.. Webb. all of Lafay
DR.. J. i. Lescale, New Orleans; and
A. Melanson, of Gibson.
Many and beautiful were the floral
~ 20 81
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
SOCIETE FRANCA|SE

The first meeting of the Board
/! Of Directors of the SOCIETE
FRANCHISE DES ATTAKA.
PAS took place at the Office of
the President, DR.. FL. l.. Ducrocq,
10 the Levy Bldg, Lafayette, at
1890 A. NJ, on Sunday last, the
2nd instant. The following par
ishes were represented as follows:
Lafayette-Dr. FL. l.. Ducrocq,
P. Krauss, J. r. Colomb.
Iberia-P. JubiD, A. J. Mau
mus, E. Z Delhommer.
VermilliOn-E. Eleazar.
ST. Martins-J. B. Ferran.
Secretary-Chas. de la Vase
lais.
The committee on charter,
Messrs. p. Jubin and A. j. Man
mus, reported draft, and, after
its careful consideration, article
by article, it was adopted.
The Directors next gave their
attention to the question of ways
and means for arrying ont the
aims of the Society. which has for
its purpose the perpetuation of
the French language in this dis
trict. 1t was recognized that 1t
vas too late to undertake plans
looking to the co operation of the
Public Schools for the coming
session, as the school plans in all
probability have been matured
for the coming session. There
fore, it was decided to give, dur
ing the next twelve months, a Sc
ries Of public conferences and
musicales in the several parishes.
The first of these, it was decided,
shall be given at Lafayette dur
ing the early part of September
next. A committee of Arrange
ments was appointed, composed
Of Messrs. III. l.. pucrocq, z
Krauss, j. P. Colomb, and r. DO.
mingeaux. This committee was
vested with full authority to
make all necessary arrangements
aud to see them carried out. The
committee is agreed that the pro
gram shall feature couple of lee
lures, one by local talent and the
other by someone, to be decided
upon, OF recognized ability. 1u-
vitations IN the name OF the Soci
ETY. will be issued and sent to in
terested families throughout the
district.
After the meeting the members
from Lafayette took their COL
leagues to the Marion restaurant
where a most delicious lunch was
enjoyed by everybody.
The ont of town members left
with the impression that every
body was in earnest and that the
new society will prove in the near
future one of the most prosperous
ln Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
e. A. Pharr, Treasurer.
Wilbur II. Kramer, Director,
w. Il. Peterman, Director,
Inn u npoaEaff niPaafnr

Wilbur Ill. Kramer, Director,
W. T. Peterman, Director,
Jno. r. Drackett, Director,
st. Mary Parish, S. l. ID. b,
Gentlemen: Following our recent
Tick Campaign we have secured
the appointment Of an agent from
the u. 8 Bureau of Animal In.
dustry to locate in Jefferson Da.
Wis Parish and open up this work
Immediately. We are further as.
sured that another man will be
available within the next sixty
days if any of our parishes are
ready for him.
Our Mr.. Chevis is to appear be.
fore your Ph Jury at It's August
meeting, by invitation Of Messrs
Peterman and Kramer, in the IN
terest Of the Bureau and will, at
that time if you desire, urge upon
it the appropriation of money for
the building of dipping watts in
the various wards of your Parish.
1t would appear peculiarly appro
pirate if st Mary, which next to
jefferson Davis has been most
consistent in its support OF this
Bureau, could be lined up for the
securing Of this second appoint
ment.
With best wishes, we are,
Yours very truly,
SOUTHN EST LOUISIANA DE
VELOPMENT BUREAU.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
A MAN NEEDS
ST. Complete Shaving Outfit ST.
10 ARTICLES 10

To advertise our Universal SHAY
ing Outfit and Universal Products
We will for a limited time only,
send this well worth $500 Shaving
Outfit for S1.O0. We sell our pro-
ducts to the customer direct and
therefore you save all agents pro-
fits which as you know are very
large.
1 Hollow Ground Razor.
/ 5-inch Lather Brush.
/ RazorStrop, Canvas Back.
/ Nickel Easel Back Mirror.
i 33-inch Barber Towel.
Bar Shaving Soap.
1 Box Talcum Powder.
1 Decorated China Mug.
/ Aluminium Barber Comb.
1 Bristle Hair Brush.
Each outfit packed in neat box
81. 90. Coin or Money Order, post
age 10c extra.
UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS co.
Dayton, Ohio.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

Speaking of dry weather the
other day, some one asked an old
farmer out in the arid Western
state: "How would you like TO see
it rain, Hlram!' Don't care
anything about it myself be an
swered, "but I've got boy six
years old that would like TO see
it rain.r Northwestern Stockman
aud Farmer.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

Parties in south Louisiana who
are demanding 4 reduction of the
assessment on Their lands and
claiming that their lands are de-
terjoratiDg in value are not only
injuring their own section but the
entire State by this ridiculous
statement The land il IS vaIua
Bile now as 1t ever was Ruston
Leader.
Our esteemed confrere, we are
quite sure, does not wish to mis-
represent the facts III the case of
the appeal made by reading fam
ers OF this section for a reduction
of the long standing assessment
rate on the sugar lands of south
ern and southwestern Louisiana
Our farmers and cane growers do
not base their demands for an as
seSsment reduction upon any
claim OF deterioration Of the land
itself, uOr its value, bnt upon the
faet that free sugar" destroys an
Old and well established industry,
wipipe out millions of Investment
and leaving them no other alter
native than the planting Of corn,
cotton and rice. The lands of
this section, as sugar lands, bore
the higher assessments without
mnlmGt OF The owners; but when
these owners are forced to the
growing OF lie same staples as
are grown to equal, II not better,
advantage in the northern part of
the state, then an assessment, on
parity with the assessment of
the lalds IN the northern part of
the state, does not appear so uu-
reasonable.
Not only is the above true bnt
because of the better opportuni-
ties for alternating the boil wee
vii in this section, the cotton plan
ter has a more desperate battle in
his undertaking 10 raise cotton
crop here. Our rain fall is possi
bly greater than that of The
northern parishes. This excess
moisture frequently initiates
against the success of the cotton
planter.
Tho silo ie oomino IA tba rascue
of the corn nlantar-nnforfnnate-
~ tharo i NOT . ,bousand more Of
tbam in his nar,sh Iast wear
thousands of value IN corr was
destroyed by excessive rams
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
Majority Of Friends Thought Mr.,
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.-ln interesting Jad-
vices from this place, MIR. A. ]. Hughes
writes as follows 81 way down with
stomach trouble for five (T'years, and
would have sick headache so bad, al
lines, that thought surely would die.
tried different treatmylts, but they
lid not seem to do me any g2od.
got SO bad, could not eat or sleep,
ind all my friends, except one, thought !
would die. He advised me TO try
rhedford's Black -Draught, and quit
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

SalloN complexion comes from
Liious impurities in the blood and
tho fault lies with the liver and
bowels they are torpid. The
medicine that gives results in such
cases is HERBINE. Il is fine liv-
er stimulanl and bowel regulator
Price soc.
Sold BY ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

Stepping on a rusty nail has been
the cause of many cases of lock-
law. The nail was not so much the
FAULT as negiect Ofthe wound. II
such wounds were promptly clean
ed and BALLARD'S SNOW LlNl-
MENT applied there would be no
lockiaw, as the antiseptic proper
ties of the liniment would counte"-
act the poison and the wound
would heal quickly. Price 25c, soc
and $1.O0 per bottle.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

On Monday, at the regular meeting
Of the City Council, Commissioners OF
Finance j. P. Suberbielle presented a
written report, setting forth the fact
that by advice OF his physician he will
have to abstain from all clerical work
for period of six months. due to de-
veloping troubles in his eyesight.
He also stated that he had arranged
with Mr.. Leopold DeBlanc to assume
the discharge of the duties Of his office
during his enforced absence.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR FIVE YEARS

taking other medicines. decided to
take his advice, although did not have
any confidence in it.
| have now been taking Black-Draught
for three months, and it has cured me
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
| am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thedford's -Draught has been
found a very valuable medicine for de-
rangements OF the stomach and liver. 1t
is composed of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get package today.
Only quarter. t0
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

AT the beginning of tais week
there was some talk in Washing
ton, d. c., of a cotton yaloriza-
ton scheme TO protect the south
ern planter.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

It was announced this week
that Mr.. Eugene Pharr will estab-
lished a condensed milk factory
and packing plant at Morgan
City.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-08

CISTERNS REBUILT OR NEW,
brick, Cement, Lime, Gravel,
Sand, Drainage Tiles, etc.
BERTRAND LUMBER co
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-01-22
NAMES THAT DICKENS USED
Carved on English Tombstones, They
Recall the Works of Great
Author.

The happy discovery In Chalk
churchyard of "the immortal names"
of Twist, Flight and Guppy reminds
me that some years ago in Bunhill
Fields cemetery l noticed on some
tombstones not far apart from one
another the following names: Sarah
Brass, Garland and Sophronia, all of
which appear in "The Old Curiosity
Shop" Dram, the name of the under
taker in David Copperf1eld; and
Blight and George Sampson, names
occurring in "Our Mutual Friend"
George Sampson is the much snub-
bed suitor Of Bella Wilfer's sister La
vinia. Young Plight" whose wages
were los a week is deliberately de-
scribed as being managing clerk,
junior clerk. common law clerk, con-
veying clerk, chancery clerk, every re-
finement and department of clerk, OF
Mr.. Mortimer Lightwood. Solicitor"
Dick Swiveller's ''The Marchioness."
whom he named "Sophronia Sphinx"
as being "a name euphonious and gen.
teel, and furthermore indicative OF
mystery" is known to everybody. In
"Our Mutual Friend" however. there
figures q much less distinguished anc
we'll known Sophronia, the wife, name
". OF the ginger whisksred" and dis
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-01-22
SCALP TROUBLE FOR YEARS

26S Harrison St., Elyria, Ohio.-"My
case was a scalp trouble. first mo-
ticed small punches on my scalp which
commenced to itch and l would
scratch them and in time they got
larger, forming a scale or scab with a
little pus, and chunks Of hair would
come out when would scratch them
off. 1t caused me to lose most OF my
hair 1t became thin and dry and life
less. l was troubled for over ten
years with it until it got so bad was
ashamed to go to a barber to get my
hair cut.
Il tried everything could get hold
of, - and -, but received no
cure until l commenced using Cuticu-
ra Soap and Ointment when the scale
commenced to disappear. The way l
used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
was to wash my scalp twice day
with warm water and Cuticura Soap
and rub on the Cuticura Ointment. l
received benefit in couple of weeks
antO was cured in two months"
(Sigped) F. ]. Busher, Jan. %, 1913.
Euticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-01-22
AND WANTED IT UNDERSTOOD
Newly Arrived Choir Singer Emphatic
in Declaration That He Was
Single Man.

"Bruddern and sistahs," began q
skimp-sized, nattily-attired new ar
rival in the choir, "as | has but lately
come amongst yo,all. I'm glad to take
disadvantage O. de Pastah's kind pun
mission to set muhsef right in yo' eyes
and once and for all squinch de repot
dat has raised its hydrant head 10 10
effect dat Use posin' as a widderer
when in reality rs a nefarious mar
man. If yo'-all will 'vestigate over a.
Tumlinville, whuh / comes fun, you IL
find dat muh late lamented he'pmeet
not only died mighty nigh three
months ago, but has done stayed dead
twell plumb yit. And dem dat KNOWS
will infawm yo' dat de lady weigheu
clost to fou' hund'ed pounds anu
wasn't none o. dem dar. clingin' vines
dey tells about in stories, stldder
which, if she was alive right now
wouldn't be wearin' desc fine clothes
and singin tanner in dis choir-she'd d
be splayin' de gaudy raimunt and do
in all de rejoicin' in de family. NO.
bruddern and sistahs, Use a single
man at de present, and wild all de COM
permunts in de world for de beauty
an shivery sees round me yuh, dag
gawned if don't stay SO! Ladies and
gentlemen, and .Pahson Bagster,
thank yoI"--Kansas City Star,