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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1897)
NEWS OF THE CITY. The doggeral that there are more "ways than one to strangle a cat is only too" true in this highly artificial age of the world, and the same was very forcibly exemplified in Jacksonville last week in the case of VV. Kahler against Chas. Nickel. Mr. Kahler had brought suit against Mr. Nickel and had ob tained judgment against him for $2250 and the Times printing house and all .presses, type, in fact everything belong jng thereto, was advertised for sale to satisfy the judgment. Everything was progressing serenely until Christinas morning me aay oeiore ine saie was n lake place, when Mr. Nickel, with a force of men and teams commenced the work at three o'clock in he morning of moving all the material out of the build ing and it being a holiday, nothing could be done to prevent the rather queer proceedings. The matter was fur ther complicated by Mr. Nickel giving a bill of sale to three separate parties of the printing presses, etc. Injunction proceedings have been ' commenced against him to prevent any further com plications of the case, and bonds amount ins to 3400 have been demanded bv the court. The final outcome of this case is on.lv a mere conjecture, but that there will be a bitterly contested case there seems to be no doubt. A great deal of hard feelings among friends of the parties is said to exist. The Times did not appear Monday, but it is reported it will be out today. ' . The underlying principles which -govern feminine fashions are some times hari for the masculine mind to comprehend, but even the moat unob- serving will readily perceive mat in the laree and complete stock of millin ery at Mrs. Sears' there is nothing but the latest and most up-to-date goods displayed The people of Sams Valley and sur- rouiMing country wm rememoer wen Miss Ella Sydenstricker, who formerly -maided there with her Daren ts. Mr. and Mrs, C. L. Sydenstricker, who left there three years ago for Ohio, where the parents still reside. These same acauaintances will regret sorely to learn of the younsr lady's death, which occurred at Wevniouth, Ohio, on No vember IS. 1S96. after an illness of sev- eral months' duration. The young lady was twenty-four years of age, a devout christian, and, as a friend writes from Sams Valley, "She was one whose cheerful disposition and winning ways " won the love and respect of all who knew her. and when the news of her untimely death reached here it cast gloom of sorrow over all and saddened yery heart. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire com munity By purchasing your milliuery of Mrs. Sears, you can fearlessly march tip to the boundaries of the latest styles and elegance in matters pertaining to vour millinerv without fear of trans- irressinff the border line ' of refined taste in selection, or the dictates of the strictest economy. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. White enter tained the Medford whist club at their beautiful home in East Medford last (sdiw-ewing'. It wm the first he club had met since they dis- ned last spring and it being their heetins of the year, it wi a very Jbne. The old players seemed to lost none or their vim ana some lent games were played during vening. These pleasant little les are productive of much' pleas o those concerned and they are hrs looked forward to with unusual 1 L . W F n!..Vi always heartily emoyea. mose t were Mr. and Mrs. W. v ncoit. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Theiss Mn H. TT. Lumsden. Mr. and W. B. Stevens. Misses Bessie t and Lillian ttninenart ana rs. J. A. Whitman and . J. E. rt. ------ y your groceries, can vu huucu d see wnat ne can ao tor you ne has a larere stock 01- staple and fancy groceries at pricestnat can t be beaten Wblters is ail right on cookery, too, Sav. mister, he is selling lots of this sort 'o ware. In the matter of the sale of the Medford Distilline and. Refining com Danv's oroperty by Receiver Muller, Judge Hanna, last week, revoked the sale and ordered the property or the greater portion, thereof re-advertised and re-sold. The new order provides for the re-sale of all the whiskey which sold for two cents per gallon, and all of sold lor ittu ceuis yci utt,lulJi n i the real estate and appertences belong- ing thereto. . The order states that all the property exsepung ma;, on wuicu the distillery is' located be sold sepa rately and apart from the distilling property proper and that the machin ery be sold separately and apart from the building and' real estate.' The sale was revoked on the ground that the prices paid for the property were too low. The time for re-selling has not yet been decided upon. Why suffer with coughs, colds and la grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine will cure you in one day. Put up in tablets cenvenient for taking. Guaranteed fo cure, or money re funded. Price 25 cents. For sale by Chas. Strang.. . . Mr. Halla Anderson and Miss Minnie Ehlhart, both residing a few miles east of Medford, were married Christmas eve at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. C. H. Hoxie officiating. There were present Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, of Siskiyou county, " Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Anderson and their three daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Ehlhart. After the ceremony had been per formed the guests were invited to par take of a splendid supper alter which a few hours were spent in social con vpraft. The Ma it, extends its congratu lations and hopes the wedded life of these two worthy and highfy respected young people will be one of prosperity and happiness. It is not worth your while bother in" with the baking of pies aud cakes . - - 1 TVTm A.',.- .1 ; when Frank Wilson, the baker, can furnish them so cheap. Leave your or ders. . The band boys' dance last Thurs day Christmas eve passed off very ; quietly. While not a crowning success in noint of attendance and financially, it was, nevertheless, a very pleasant . affair and was thoroughly enjoyed by h dAncera. Th3re were about fifteen Annnle present who, in lieu of the larger number that had been expected, seemingly resolved to make the auair worthy of the event they were to celebrate and that they succeeded admirably was evidenced by the general good cheer and highly gratify ing sociability that predominated out ing the evening. A splendid supper was served for the dancers at the Star restaurant, whioh was in keeping with the rest of the evening's pleas- entries. . Soothing, and not irritating, strengthening. and. not weakening, small, but effective such are the qualities of De Witt's Little Early Early Risers, the famous little pill. Geo. H. Haskins, druggist. Mr. Palmer, of Chicairo. has defi- nitelv decided to produce that interest ing drama, ''The Waifs of New York," at the Medford opera house on January 14th . The cast, aside irom Air. and Mrs. Palmer, will be composed of home talent of which Medford has some that is ca pable of doing meritorious work. The plav is an interesting one, abounding in comedy throughout and entirely realistic so ninch so that the audience will not be compelled to draw on their imagina tion as in a great many plays. Besides the drama, there are numerous spec ialties quartetts, solos, the great safe blowing scene and the La Loie Fuller serpentine dance, with stereoptician and calcium effects. Mr. Palmer is paint ing new scenes for each act-and every thing that can possibly aid in making the play the event ot the season is being done. Mrs. Mills' Cream baking powder at G. L. Davis' grocery store, You get a prize with each package either siverwara or a watch. The powder is pronounced all right. Some Medford hoodlums, with whom principle to them is a quality entirely unknown, one night last week, shamefully defaced the fine, new fence In front 01 Merchant Hoyden's resi dence, on C street, oy breaking off the turned caps on the posts and otherwise injuring the fence. These parties are a type of humanity that are a curse to any community. They are the para sites of decent society and should they be apprehended they are likely to con' tract a vigorous case oi unavailing re gret that will be to them a lessen that will be forgotten only when they have ceased to be among the world's popula tion The length of life mav be increased by lessening its danger. The majority of people die from lung trouble. These may be averted by promptly using une Minute Cough Cure. Geo. U.. Maskins. The Christmas Souvenir edition of the Oregon Observer, of Grants Pass, was a very credible and interesting paper. It was in book form, contain ing forty pages of illustrated and de scriptive matter advertising the re sources of Grants Pass and Josephine county, and will reflect no little credit on the management or the paper ana the citizens and business men of that place, whose co-operation aided in mat ing it the success that rewarded the efforts of the editor. Don t buy your millinery until you have seen those elegant hats at Mrs Sears. New ones are being received everv few days and the stock is al ways complete. ' There was a good 'sized assemblage of tax pa.vars at the school meeting last Saturday. A tax of ten mills was voted for school purposes, and a re sol u tion passed, ordering the school clerk to notily every family in the district, having children of school age, who are not attending school, that they must send them to some educational institu tion, or that they would be proceeded against under the compulsory school law. . Bee Hive baking powder Is all right and with it goes a good bit of crockery. Davis, the grocer, sells it also sells the very freshest and best of groceries. Mrs. W. oweIs, or this city, en tertained a number of her friends at her home on Seventh street last Friday evening. The features of the evening pastime was the excellent musical pro gram which had been preparea and which was rendered In a very pleasing manner. There were organs, pianos violins, etc., and each manipulated by a master and the event could not be otherwise than entertaining. De Witt's Sarsnpariila is prepared for cleansing the blood. It builds uo and strengthens constitutions im pared by disease. Geo. H. Haskins G. A Hover, living on Dr. Geary's place, on Griffin creek, met with quite a serious accident last Saturday even ing while returning home from Med " - " , . r j ford; His horses took frigh. and ran and about the first thing the bug did was to go kerslap into a large stump, when it stopped suddenly and there remained. Mr. H. was thrown to the ground and his shoulder was badly wrenched. All kinds of wood for sale. Long wood, short wood, hard wood, soft wood and just plain wood. Bollinge & Hill, dravraen. Some miscreant la3t Thursday night perloined from Geo. Anderson i barn two new horse collars, but 'tis supposed that they were found to be too large or two Small or that the thief's conscience was sorely troubled over the deed lor bunday morning they were fnuud banging on the hedge fence in iront or Mr. Anderson s house they having been returned with thanks. Try one of those five cent Multno- mah Club cigars at the Palace smoke them once smoke them always. Died On Wednesday last, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wiley, of this Elace, of pneumonia. The funeral was eld the following day from their home on Sixth street, interment being made in the Medford burying grounds. The saddened parents whom death has robbed of their beloved little one. will have the symyathy of a host of friends in nieir sau anucuoii. Excelsior Dye works, Modford clothes cleaned, and repaired. The vacation of the Medford pub lic school is now on and a large number of the pupils from the country are now at home enjoying a brief respite from work. Tho term iust closed has boon very promising and the future is looked to as being very bright. Modford is proud of tho advantages she can offer to the seekers after knowledge for ac quiring the same. Watches'cleaned and warranted (or one year for $1 Pritchard, the jeweler, Mr. Bates, a representative of the Standard Cu oo.,says the Oregon Mln ing Journal, is inspecting the nickel mines at Riddle. It appears that this company is about to erect extensive steel works at Chicago and that the nickel is required for the manufacture of steel. Unfortunately, the title to the mines is involved in almost 'hope less confusion. By using Hall's Hair Renewer, gray. faded, or discolored hair assumes the natural color of youth, and grows luxu riant and strong, pleasing everybody. Tuesday evening the ladies of the Baptist church gave an oyster supper at le parsonage lor the uenent oi the lurch, and notwithstanding the in clemency of the weather, the affair was great success both socially and finan cially fourteen dollars having been added to the church treasury as a result of the good ladies' efforts in behalf of their church. At G. L. Davis' grocery store will always be found a fine assortment of fruits of all varieties. A shipment of 103 head of cattle from Ashland was made last week by S. Mitchell, the representative of the Oakland Meat company. Mr. Mitchell has purchased and shipped a large number of cattle from this valley during the season, several carloads having been shipped from Medford by the same firm. For all kinds of fruit trees enquire of Wallace Woods, Medford, or F. W. Know les, Jacksonville. E. A. Johnson, the miller, has asked us to state positively that he is not the hi. A. Johnson whose name ap pears on the subscription list or the Medford fair ground association, but that it is another party having the same name, and that he has sot sub scribed for any stock nor does he in tend to do so. Cakes and pies for Christmas 2nd New Years dinners Wilson, the baker leave your orders. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Halley were last Tuesday even ing tendered a sur prise party by thirty or their Medrord friends at their home on C street. The evening was spent la jolly games and social chat and at a late hour the party adjourned, voting their impromptu hostess an ideal entertainer. The best five cent cigar made is tho Multnomah Club you get them at the Palace. Mr. W. J. Smith and Miss Nellie Vrooman. both of Gold Hill, were united in marriage at the Christian church par sonage last week, bv Kev. fcu Fisher, The best wishes of their many friends are extended. After remaining a few davs at Hotel Xash thev left for their new home at Gold Hill. Married At the residence of Rev Eli' Fisher, the officiating clergyman E. W. Tryer, of Medford, and Miss Lou Chapman, of Jacksonville. THE Mail is joining with their many friends in wishing them all the sunshine and happiness tts possible to gather as the days roll by. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Surran gave little Christmas party to a number of their relatives last Friday. There were a dozen or thereabouts of tho relatives present and all bad a time most happy. The dinner prepared bv Mrs. o. was pronounced a most de Iicious one. -J. S. Jennings, "recently from Port land, has rented the Di. T. H. West ranch, near Phoenix, and himself ami family have moved thereto. Messrs York A Jones had the nroiertv for rent and by placing a line, so suiting, in The Mail a renter was easily lound. -The Yreka Journal says H. Kes- sler, be who former I v resided In Med ford and who was proprietor ot the Western hotel, has had the good for tune to. sell a mine of his, located in Southern Oregon, to San Francisco parlies for $15,000. The valuation of merchandise in Jackson county, as assessed by the county assessor, was raised twenty per cent by the state equalization board. No change had been made in the railroad assessment up to Wednes day. The manv friends of Miss Eva Wil son will be pleased to learn that she is recovering from her recent illness, and that should no unforseen contingencies arise, will be able to be about in a few days. Dr. Jones is in attendance. W. H. Meeker & Co., are out with a new ad this week, wishing-all a happy ew tear and are giving some inter esting ' information about their goods and what they are going to uo with them. The Southern Oregon Pork Pack ing company has slaughtered nearly two thousand bead of hogs thus far, and will probably kill three or four hun dred more before the season is out. A. C. ,Tayler. the foot filter,- and his family were billed to leave England for Medford on Wednesday of this week. About three weeks' time will be consumed in making the trip. -The Sterling-Medford wagon road viewers met Wednesday at the com mencement of the road, but owing to the heavy fall of snow on the mountains they adjourned until Monday. -Win. Middloton, packer for the Southern Oregon Pork Packing com pany, is conlinod to his homo with rheumatism and his place is being filled bv Manager Ulrich. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chausse, of the Grants Pass Observer, are the happy parents to a big boy baby since the 21st. The Mail extends its heartiest congratulations. Mrs. Umfleet and Miss Gregory, of San Francisco, arrived in Medford this week and have fitted up a ladles' hair dressing parlor oyer W. H.Meeker & Co'8. store. , J. A. Whitman, last Monday, sued W. T. Crane in Judge Jones' court to recover money due. The case was de cided in favor of tbe plaintiff, and judg ment taken. The little three-year-old son of Mr and Mrs. John Edsall, who reside east of Medford. has been quite 111 this week. Dr. I'ickcl is the attending physician. About a dozen of Medford's young people wont to Ashland last Friday eveninsr to attend tho dance at that place and till report having had a good time. - It has boon decided by the school board to not drill the well at the school house deeper, and this week it is being cemented and made ready lor use. Charlie Tice. formerly of this city. but now of Klamath Falls, was married at that place on Christmas eve, to Miss Belle Arnet, also of Klamath Falls. -Macabeee will meet Mondav night important business. All members requested to be present. -Merchant Parker, of the firm of Parker & Higgins, has moved into the rryee residence on U street. Born On Wednesday of this week. to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lever, of Central Point, a girl. Down at Yreka. Calif., hen eggs are selling at forty-five cents a dozen. Appropriate Christmas Exercises. Christmas was selebrated in Med- ford last Friday by many people ia many ways. lne day was a beautiful one a typi cal spring day: the sun shining brightly and giving everything the appearanoe of a galla day, which brought the people out ol doors, to take advantage of the ideal day for promenading. Business was generally suspended for the day and the business men joined in the effort to make the event a merry oue. On Christmas eve nearly all the churches had pre pared a Christmas tree and appro priate exercises. At the appointed time the people began to gather at the different churches to witness the fes tivities of the evening and to give a helping hand in the work, and by seven o'clock they were all filled to overflowing with interested spectators. ine trees were all beautifully decorated and laden with presents for oia ana young. The following is a brief synopsis of the event at each of the churches: AT THE PRESBYTERIAN There were two trees artistically de corated as was also the church. On entering you beheld the suspended star in the center of the rostrum, symbolical of the star of Bethlehem of old. This was about four feet in diameter and was a fit representaion of tne star which guided the wise men of the east to the lowly place where the bavior lay in a manger. The pro gram was well arranged, well rendered and thoroughly enjoyable. AT THE M. E. CHUKCH, SOCTH, There were also two large trees not lees handsomely decorated and a pro gram not less interesting than at the chu-ch just mentioned. The program was worthy the attention of the large audience that greeted the participants ine room was decorated with ever greens suspended above the congrega tion, making a very pleasing sight. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Had an excellent program for the audience's edification and the various numbers were given with admiral effect. The singing by the little ones was very meritorious and added materially in making the exercises of very high merit. The program was harmonious throughout and was an en tertainment of rare interest. AT THE BAPTIST CHTKCH The program was short, but in point of excellence was not to be surpassed. After the opening prayer, a song by the Sunday school was rendered by a chorus of well trained voices, after which recitations were given bv a number of the little ones. Miss May Merriman delighted the audience with oae-of her pleasing recitations. There were over four hundred presents hung promiscuously on the tree. The church ' I was crowded to its greatest capacity 1 j and all enjoyed themselves. THE M. E. CHCRCn. The spacious auditorum was filled to an extent that would permit of no more entrances. The program had been arranged with great care and th'e rendition was perfect throughout. Their songs, recitations, speeches, etc. were all selected with a view to please and rendered with great precision. Nominations Filed for City Offices. The annual city election to le held in this city on January 12. gfves promise of being an unusually iUiet one. The usual open noiuiuatingconveiitionshave leen-eiitirvlv dispensed with, the expira tion of the date tor holding, them having expired last Monday. There are, how ever, two tickets in the field for most of the offices the Citizens' ami the Tax payers which tickets have leen hied by petition. There will probably )e a con test for the marshalshtp, there U'iiig three candidates in the field as follows: F. M. Poe, T. W. Johnson and Win. Churchman. TheCituens' ticket is composed of the following gentlemen : Mavor V. W . Woiters. Trustees F. M. Plynuile, W. II. Sim- mons, Jr. Hubbard. C. L. I 'avis. .Recorder W. W. SUuilicld. Marshal F. M. Poe. . Treasurer Chas. Strang. The Taxpayers' ticket is made up as follows: Mavor G. H. Huskins. Trustee!" F. M. PI vmale. A. M. Wood ford. F. Hubbard. J. K. Wilson. lleeorder G. T. Jones. Marsifal Wm. Churchman. Trsnsurer W. 11. Meeker. T. V. Johnson' nomination has Ih'OH filed as an independent candidate foe marshal. My I'odv was Covered With boils. I saw Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier and thought I would trv a bottle. Ioon-i tinued the use of this medicine until T was entirely well. S. M. Hoals, May ger, Oregon. Hood's Pills are the oniy pills to take with Hood's Sarsadarilia. Notice. I have opened up an office in ihe Adkins block and am now prepared to do all kinds of civil engineering and all work In that line. I will also be prepared to do a general business in real estate. I have had fifteen years' experience in olvil engineering. and can guarantee satisfaction. ' ' S. Z. Earle. The Falkland islands and other re gions of the south temperate zone are. remarkable for the high and violent winds that. Mow across them. A recent visitor to . the Falklaml-s has noted the- fact that the inhabitants of these islands. in consequence of being habitually com piled to brace themselves against the wind in walking, have acquired a peculiar gait, so remarkable that a na tive Fnlklander can be readily distin guished by bis manner of walking. On account of tJiis ait they are called "kelpers." Youth's Companion. ' UBDaDaDaGiaDaoaBBSiaBaHnBBDBBnBaDBBaDaDaBaBaDaBBi.. RffiiMRnHannHJiEaBHBCinrinciHaB5nciBnHnritir)oirsBB5ir3noiafia.Ai. The Holidays are Now B3nn CUli'J nana B1B1 HBtrj nana caaHti cans BHf!1 taaca oacu nana uyuj nana nana nana And we hope all have been remembered with something nice. We have done our best to :make all have a ''Merry Christmas," and hope you may ' also have a "Happy New Year." We will now turn our attention to staple goods, and those wishing anything in our line will find equally as good, or better, values during the New Year than they have in the year that is just closing. We are even now preparing for the spring trade. We also give our customers prizes to show them that we appreciate their trade. Don't forget us .... ' AT THE "RACKET" Among the Churches. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Sunday school at 10 a. m. the new officers will take charge of the work and reorganize the school after their own methods of work; 11 a. m., com munion service, and the official board will report on the work of the church for 1897; 3 p. m., the Junior Endeavor will be reorganized under the new superintendent. Miss Elsie Roof. At 6 p. m. the i . r. t. u. z.. omcers eiect will be installed and the executive com mittee give its report on new commit tees and their work for the ensuing term. The Endeavor will have an interesting serviee for the evening. The people welcome. M. E. CHURCH SOUTH. There will be services at the M. E. church south, next Sunday morning and evening; Sunday school and Ep worth League at the usual hours. A general invitation is extended to all The Union Watch night services will be held at the Christian church and the Union Holiness prayer meeting at the M. E. church, south, this week. Have Really Accomplished Something From tbe Portland Sunday Welcome. "The Jackson county judge has dis covered something to the credit of tbe state railroad commission; he says it cut down one bull pine lo that county. He does not state whether the act was beneficial or not, but it is to be pre - guuieu turn i b no?, aim, tuair i. n-1 ,v no other bull pines that are a menace to the public weal. Having, therefore, at an expense of some t7o,000 during the past ten years, gotten rid of that tree, might it not be well to relieve the state of the expense of the commission for the future';? ' There are very few people in South ern Oregou but who will agree with the Welcome, that the usefulness?) of the railroad commissioners should ter minate and that said termination can not go into effect too soon for the good of the people and the well-being of the stale's exchequer. Many merchants are now well aware that their customers are their best friends and take pleasure in supplying them with the best goods obtainable. As an instance we mention Perry & Cameron, promlnentdruggists of Flush ing, Michigan. They say: "We have no hesitation in recommending Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to our cus tomers, as it is the best cough remedy we have ever sold, and always gives satisfaction. For sale at 25 and 5i cts. per bottle by Geo. H. Haskins. Advertised Letter List. Following 1 a list of letters remaining un called tor In the Medford postoatce on November I. . Baker. John B Jackson. Mrs Anna L. Tegate, W M Vanina. Frank Watson, John Weinberger. Whltscll. John. A charge of one cent will be made upon de li verv of each of the above letters. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please ay " Advertised.'. M. PUKniS. Postmaster. Superior job printing Mail office. ST" -? ? V ? ! ! J ! -4 J 4 ! J '1 l. PANSY. ' ' a : I WOLTERS, HE WHO SELLS AND Now has in stock a Dinner sets. This well known brand of crockery has no equal in quality and finish it's the best tableware on the market.,... My stock of Groceries was never more com- plete than right now likewise my line oi confectionery, cigars and tobacco .... Seventh Street, MEDFORD, OREGON m llyon Ds i FORGOT HIS MARRIAGE. BulaeH Engagement Delayed to Allow 6un Johnson to Wed. A colored man, about 30 years of age. drove up to the depot in Cincinnati with a load of baled cotton, and he had just began to unload when an old, gray haired negro with & bad limp came down the street and shouted out to him: "Say, yo' pusson there!" "Now, den, what sorter man be yo? demanded the old man, as he reached - the wagon. "Hello. Uncle Joe," saluted the other. "Hu! What do yo mean by dat T "Of co'se I ar. Why, ole man, yous all excited dis mawnin. What's de ma t- tah?" "Sam Johnson, I'ze got a darter Lin da!" replied Uncle Joe, and he straight ened up and wared his arms about. "Yes. of co'se. Yes, Rah, you's get a darter Linda, an' she's a powerful fine gaL" "Last Sunday night, Sam Johnson, yo' axed dat gal Linda to marry yo! "Hu! Hu! Sunday night. Lemme see? Say, I reckon I did!" "Of co'se yo did! She said she'd do it.an'de marriage was sotfurdis maw n- j in,' "Why, I reckon it was. Uncle Joe. Yes, I we was to be married dis mawnin." I -But JO aj-t gah!" j -j?; a fack. Jist. cjean siipt jjy i . "But what yo gwine ter do. sab what yo gwine ter do?" shouted the old man, as he danced around. "What I gwine ter do? Am Linda all ready an de preacher dar?" "Yes. ah. "Den yo come around heah an hang on to dal oft mewl an hold him stiddy nn I'll run ober an' marry Linda an" be back heah in ten minnits. If Majah. Jones emus 'long an wants to know why dis cot:on hain't dun unloaded yo tell him dat owin" to a disreckoleckshun of a matrimonial disrf-menibrance 1'sr had to procrastinate fur a few minnits. Chicago Journal. , Slanc of Long Ago. "By the way, Caesar." asked Lu cretia Borgia, fanning herself languid ly, "is tbe count- disposed of satisfactor ily?" "I rather think so." replied her broth er, significantly displaying a small but exquisitely-chased pbial. which tbe druggist had 'carelessly neglected to label; "I got the drop on him. so to siik. at luncheon." "Tis well but I do wish. Caesar. vou would cure yourself of the habit of using slang. It is positively demoral izing." X.Y.Mercury. Cnder Another Head. Old Oliver (at the library) Where will I find that great anthropological work 4-alled "Man,- the Ruler of tbe World?" Bluestocking Librarian (scornfully) Under the head of "fiction." sir.- GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE full line of the beautiful . "PANSy'