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j-Fiprs & iMemoie. 99 c. Shoe Special KOK Saturday and Monday. Ladies' Hue dongolt button and ln"o shoes, patent leather tip. plain toe and common sense, regular $l..r0 grade at DDc. $2.50 Men's Calf Shoes in baM and cone, globe and French toes, Satur day and Monday at $1.98. $2.00 Boys' Shoes. makes, at same $1.48. 7IS PLEASANT TO HEAR our customers tell us that our shoes wear better than any they have ever had. We are greeted with these cheering wrda every daj A GOOD UNDERSTANDING means here tha the most ex acting can be suited in style, tit and finish. No middle men's profits, but direct from maker to wearer. Beautiful, perfect .roods, and at prices which will tickle your purse. Fipers & McLemore. THE BIO SHOW Is now centered at our store. Come and see our holiday dlwplay. Now good daily. oetSJet Do an ins fc Ewino. Ills worth your time to see our line of Lamps. Never such a handsome line shown. Then our prices are the lowest. oetAfrtt Dohkixk t Ewixo. THANKSGIVING Turkey will eat better, don't you think. In oneof our beautiful Dinner Sets. Hee them. mrl2t DouiUNS A Kwino. LAV ltOKKH le Very cheap at J. I. 8tkkkt Co.'h IIO(i-KILLIN(i Calls for Ijtrd Cans. Meat Cutters, Butcher knives. We sell them novWStt . Dohbins k Ewi.nr, GKATKH AM) (ilUTH IIANKKTS, 1'lre Brick and Clay, Fresh Cement. It J. P. 8tkekt A Co. 11 RATING STOVKS. Airtight wood and coal burners You Ret tire advantage of hard uoal and base burn ers at half the price. Hoe them. octant DoiiniNS A Kwiso. IIo-t roiiKh Iron. Meat Cu'ters. Meat. St ulTers. lillteher Knives. It for sale by J. P. htkkkt A Co. TOYS! TOYS!! The largest and best selected toys; no trash, and then our prices are the lowest, novllillt Doiiiuns A EwiN'w. j. a. titcqhb, Phhrmhcist, auglS ly COLUM IU A, TENN. HOST1CK A DINNING, Training Bl For Boys anfl Girls, School Mt. 1'leanHM, Maury County Tenn. Pall Term lit-gaii August 31, 1897. Hoard ."0 per Term. Tuition froi ' " o 5 per month. Students enter Vanderbllt University on certificate. "Howard Institute is one of the very best schools in all the patronizing territory of Vanderbllt University." J. H. K I ItKI-AND. Chancellor. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, l'enn. tf H. S. HANNER, Lawyer aud Court Steuograplicr. rrarllce in AH CuurU. Otllee with FiKiivm & Padgett. sepS ly COLUM I1IA, TKXN. Watchmaker and Jeweler, And dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Fine watch and jewelry repairing a specialty. Bethell Block, : COLUMBIA, TKND mavH Dr. m. P. Merrill, ....DENTIST.... Ollice over Dr. Williamson's office, Gar den Street. 5ITROUSOX1DB OAS FOK I'AIXLESS KX TRACTION OF TKKTH. Office IIouks 8:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. June4 0. P. RUTLEDGE, : INSURANCE. Olfictr: Room 17, Masonic Building. Specialties: Fire, Tornado, Plate Glass. Employers Liability and Steam Boiler Insurance. Janl5 NOTICE. J. R. Rryan, vs. N. llardey. ff Pursuant to an order entered in the above-styled cause, at the October term, W, of the Chancery Court, at Colum bia, Tennessee, notice is hereby given to all creditors of the lirtn of llardey it Bryan to rile their claims duly authen ticated with the Clerk it Master, on or before the Lab. of March, lSiW. . 1112 4i A.N. AKIN, C. A M. Howara ENTERTAINMENTS. German Mt the Athrnieiiin. One of the inor.t enjoyable social functions ot the season was given by Mr. F. G. Smith in the study hall or the Athenreum last Monday even ing, complimentary to Misses Ruth and Laura C. Martin, of Memphis. The dancing was continued until a late hour Mr. F. U. smith ana Miss Laura Martin leadingwhen the march was sounded, and In mar tial tread the entire party marched into the south hat!,, wliere a lung table, prettily decorated and bounti fully ladened with tempting refresh ments, awaited them. " While the refreshments were b ing served, the young ladies of the boarding department had a delight ful little dance all to themselves Those in attendance at the Ger man were: Miss Laura C. Martin, of Memphis, F. U. Hmith; Miss M. Ruth Martin, of Memphis, Isaac Hall; Miss Minnie Towler, John Gant;Miss Daisv Towler, Allison Webster; Miss Salidad, Mr. Joha net; Miss Jessie Gilchrist, of Ala bama. F. W. Evans; Miss Virginia Carpenter, Ed. Math is; Miss Mina McLemore, H. G. Evans, Jr.; Miss Virginia Webster, Will Jonos: Miss Ethel Hendley, J. Cheairs Mayes; Miss Ida Litton, of Nashville, Lee Farrell; Miss Annie Fleming, Joe Borum; Miss King, of Chattanooga, Wm. Evans: Miss Mamie Hodge, Harry Hanna; Mis- Leigh Whlt tliorne, Fred Gamble; Miss Olm stead, of Chattanooga, J. Hough Guest; Miss Eunice Lee. Will Tow ler; Miss Bessie Lee, Ernest Far rell ; Miss Florence Farrell, W. B. Wooten; Miss Hotze, Eugene Long; Miss Katherlne Wilkes, Frank Bhoup; Miss Louise Dobbins, Char ley McEnery, of Louijiana; Miss Jean Dobbins, Drake Clopton; Miss Louise Frierson, G. L. Coleman; Miss Annie Evans, W. W. Moore; Miss Katherlne Hatch, Andrew Dale; Miss Sadie Sheegog, Dr. Bled soe Brown : Miss Eva James, Con nor J. Akin; Miss Dannie Louise Smith. Frank Borum: Miss Cornelia Jones, Innes Dobbins; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Quill, and Mrs. M. u. kodid, of Mobile, Ala.; Miss Mary Johanet, and Mrs. Frank H. Smith. Rovers: Flem Sheegog, Sam Frierson, James McGruder and Rufus Jackson. Mrs. Rucker. Droved herself to be an excellent caterer, in preparing the menu for such a large assem blage. The young men gave a delightful German in the Bethell House par lors last Friday night, in honor of the youug ladies who came to at tend the Roberts Sheegog wedding, Miss Eva James led In a graceful manner, and the following couples participated: Miss Virginia Web ster, Ed. Mathis; Miss Minnie Tow ler, F. R. Gamble; Miss Eva James, H. G. Evans, Jr.; Miss Louise Dob bins, Will Jones; Miss Katherlne Hatch, Sam Frierson; Miss Ethel Hendley, Charley McEnery; Miss Virginia Carpenter. Allison Web ster; Miss Mina McLemore, E. W. Long; Miss Louise Frierson, W. A. Dale; Miss Ruth Ma tin, F. W. Evans; Miss Laura Martin, C. J. Akin; Mi Sadie Sheegog, H. B. Cochran; Miss Leigh Whitthorne, Frank Borum; Miss Daisy Towler, John Oant; Miss Katherlne Wilkes, Jo. L. Hutton; Miss Hotze, G. L. Coleman; Miss Olmstead, W. W. Evms; Miss King, J. Hough Guest; Miss Eunice Lee, Innes Dobb'ns; Miss Bessie Lee, F. G. Smith; Miss Fannie Louise Smith, Isaac Bill; Miss Litton, Ernest Farrell; Miss Gilchrist, J. Cheairs Mayes. Chap eroues: Mrs. A. 8. James, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Sparrow. An Klegant Itereptloii. Tuesday afternoon from 3 till r, Mrs. J. P. Street and Mrs. H. O. Fulton were "at home to their friends at their elegant residence on Sixth street. The house was deco rated in an elaborate manner, chrysanthemums, potted palms and ferns being the decorations Tor tne front hall, while in the parlor the rich tints of autumn mingled with midsummer roses predominated, and the soft, mellow rays from can delabra added beauty to the scene. Mrs. Street and Mr?. Fulton were assisted in receiving and entertain ing their guests by Mrs. Jos. M Towler. Mrs. Chas. Forgey, and Miss Bessie Dale. Mrs. Street wore a gown of heiliotrope brocaded satin, with diamond ornaments; Mrs. Fulton was elegantly attired in white mousseline de soir over white satin ; Mrs. Towler wore a handsome gown of pink satin and white chritfon; III a WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED The following scasona- ble goods, fresh. all new and Macaroni and New York Cream Cheese. Fresh New York Oysters. Cranberries. Old Process Buckwheat Flour. Maple Syrup. German Dill Pickles. Pettyjohn's Breakfast Food. ' Neufchatel, Fromage D'Brie aud Edam Cheese. New Raisins. Fws, Prunes. Citron. Prices lower than ever. E. W. GAMBLE GROCERY COMPANY. 1 See ALWsl 1 r . I I - ' ' ;' I TASTELESS ELIXIR OF GOD LIVER OIL. 1 f Recommended by piy- i sicians and guaran- teed to be superior to Jj any patent prepara- M Hon o f cod liver oil. Jw If you have a chronic cough or throat and lung trouble try it! j $1.00 per bottle, Six for $5.00. 1 1 GEORGE S. ALCORN, Mrs. Forgey's costume consisted o! black satin, with canary trimmings, and Miss Dale wore a pretty attire of sheer white organdie over rose satin. The dining room was decorated in an extremely lovely manner with choice flowers, the colors of yellow and white predominating. Refresh ments of a most elegant and tempt ing nature were served by ten young ladies, who also dispensed punch to the guests during the afternoon. The event was one ot the greatest successes or tne season, ana one which will long be remembered by those whose happy fortune it was to be in attendance. Miss Florence Farrell entertained the Embroidery Circle Saturday at luncheon, complimentary to ner quests, Misses Clara Howe and Ida Litton, of Nashville, and Misses Bessie and Eunice Lee, ot uupiex. An interesting feature of the even ing was the diawing of different animals on the blackboard, the voung ladies being blindfolded at the time. In this contest Miss Dan nie Louise Smith won first prize. An Informal reception will be given-in the parlors of the Institute on December (1 by the Current Topic and the Saturday Nisrht Clubs, com plimentary to Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart, the well-known authoress. The reception will follow immedi ately after Mrs. Stmrt's reading in the study hall. The Topic Club will meet with Mrs. E. S. Fowler next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and a fall meeting is desired, as business of importance is to be transacted. Miss Mary Gant delightfully en tertained the Embroidery Circle Monday afternoon, complimentary to the Misses Martin, of Memphis. Miss Katherlne Wilkeswill enter tertain the Embroidery Circle to night, complimentary to Miss Hotze, of New York. Bird Dog Lost. A black and white setter bird dog, one year old, lost in town last week. Information leading to ms recovery will be liberally rewarded by F. G. Smith. It SOUTH COLUMBIA. Mrs. VV. B. Burnett and children and Miss Mattie Ham left this week for Atlanta, Ga., their future home. Rev. and Mrs. W D. Wendel have returned from a visit to relatives in Mississippi. The little child of Mr. aud Mrs. Harvev Wilson had his leg badly scalded Tuesday by turning over a ot of hot water on hlmseir. it is ioped that the little sufferer will speedily recover. Mr. and Mrs Geo. Tullos, of Thompson Station, spent several days this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Blair and family. Mr.'Hop Dorris and family have moved to the corner ot Galloway and Thirteenth streets. Mrs. J. R. McCloud and son Ned and Mrs. Tom Martin, of Lynnville, attended the Mooney Branch nup tlals. New Goods Received Pally. See our stock before you buy. We have the goods, no trouble to show them. (no2fi-2t) James Bros. UNCALLED FOR LETTERS. The following is the list of letterb re maining In the post-oilice, for the week ending Nov. 23, 1SH7. Andrews, Nora Bishop, Martha Cannon, Mollie Davis, Jno T Duran, R Feritueson, Lizzie Frierson, J C Frierson, I-ula Hamon, J W B Holt, D HouKh, Miranda Hunter, Vinie Jones, Martha Long, Mary Rut! edge, Wm ."Stanley, Miss E Stephens, Elina Tillman, Lizzie Torian, Will Wade, Susie Webster, Ed Whitehead Llovd Williams, Mrs K Wilson, H H Wilson, WO H Witherspoon, Wm Kennedy, Jim Kay, Luly for the above letters Parties calling please say advertised. - II. F Fariss, P. M. Jill. I.ATTA ACQUITTED. He Was Charged Willi Taking l'art in the Election, Rut Mr. Marker Fallml to KiIiik In Hi. XVItiiiBN The Old Hoard Cine Out To-Nlulit. At the instance of Jake Barker, Mayor Nichols preferred charges against City Marshal Jno. Larta this week, for . taking part .and. electioneering In the recent munici pal campaign. The matter was referred to the Police Committee and came up for trial at the meeting of the Board last Tuesday night. Barker was notified to have his wit ness ready, but this he failed to do, saying that it was all hearsay with him and he could not give the names of any parties with whom Mr. Latta had electioneered. The Board thereupon proceeded to try Mr. Latta, and examined the following witnesses, whom the Mayor, for the sake of an investiga tion, causod to be subpceiaed: Moses Lazarus, Then. Green, A. H. Abbott, Maj. J. T. Williamson, Francis Nichols, Bob Harlan. Jo Towler, James Dalmwood and VV. A. Jackson. The charges could not be sus tained, and Mr. Lttta was acquitted, and thus elide tli another 'nash in the pan." The present Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to night aud turn over the reins of government to the newly elected Board, who will proceed to elect four policemen; the Recorder, City Marshal and City Attorney holding over for another year. Bank Stock For Sale. On Monday, December 13th, t 12 o'clock, at the Court House door in Columbia, we will sell at public uuctfon to the highest and best bid der for cash, $2000of Maury National Hank stock belonging to the estate of the latA Col. Ridley. This stock will be sold in $1,000 blocks. Ridley Bros. & Halliday, Ex's. nov2fl 3t ' Mil. HENDERSON'S SHORTAGE. Tim Kx-Trutea li Indebted to tlie County to the Amount of7,900 47. Some time ago E. D. Looney, Chairman of the County Court, and W. B. Greenlaw, County Attorney, were appointed a committee by the County Court to investigate the books of the former trustee, W. A. Henderson, and to settle with him and his bondsmen for any defi ciency that might be discovered. These gentlemen appointed W. C. Whitthorne, W. F. Embry and Chas. A. Bennett to make the investiga tion, and after three weeks of labor ious and painstaking work, covering every entry and transaction of Mr. Henderson's office for the years 1894 and 1895, it was discovered that Mr. Henderson was indebted to the county in the sum of $7,900.4(, and so the' committee reported. Maj. J.' T. Williamson, representing Mr. Henderson, was present with the committee during the investigation. About $4,600 of this deficiency was due the county tax fund and about $2,500 due the school fund; the amounts due the road, bridge and other accounts being small. There was some doubt as to the liability of the bondsmen for a part of this amount, and, to avoid au ex pensive and tedious lawsuit, Messrs. Looney and Greenlaw, under their authority to settle the matter, com promised with Mr. Henderson and the bondsmen for $(5,500 to be paid in cash on the 21st day of December. Mr. Henderson has transferred all of his money and property, even that not subject to execution to secure his bondsmen, and, while not quite enough to make the entire sum, will leave the amount to be divided between about thirty-five bondsmen rather inconsiderable. CIRCUIT COURT. The Telephone Case Charley Johnnon Gelt IS 'J Yearn in the l'en. In the damage suit of H. G. Evans against J. H. Lee & Co., of New York, damages to the amount of $1,231 was assessed against defend ent. John Gaines was sent to the work-house for 7 months on the charire of larceny. The cases against Mrs. Stone and Walker Btone were continued to the next term of court. German Terry was given 8 months in the work-house on the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. Argument was heard on the de- murrer filed by defendant In the case of State of Tennessee and rela tors vs. Leland Hume, Lessee, and the demurrer was overruled by Judge Williams and the defendant allowed until December 15 within which to make answer. Charley Johnson, colored, was given 32 years in the penitentiary on the charge of rape. The deed was committed several weeks ago. at the point of a pistol, on Josie Bunch, colored, near the county jail. In the case of State vs. John Fowler, ior muraer, aeienaant was found not guilty. Fowler killed a man by the name of Ingram, several miles from Columbia, more than I two years ago. He was tried in this court and sentenced to the peniten tiary, and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court.' -Tie Supreme Court reversed the decision and ordered that he be given a new trial. At this trial it was proven to the satisfaction of the jury that Fowler was justifiable in the killing. . The case of State vs. J. A. Turner, for murder in the first degree, was continued to the next term of court, and defendant was released on a $1,000 bond. Robt. Terrilt and Geo. Ricka were given three and four months respect ively in the work-house, for larceny. Joe Jones, . alias Hill Bass (col ored), was giveu 30daye in the work house for larceny. SubscribeJor-the-Herald. ..A.T THE.. You can find what you want and theprice is always right. Ladles' Jersey ribbed, fleeced lined vests, taped neck, good weight,. 15c each. Ladies' white Jersey ribbed, fleece lined vests, 23c. Ladies' ecru Jersey ribbed, fleece lined vests, 22c. Ladies' ecru Jersey ribbed, fleece lined pants, 22c. Ladies gray Jersey ribbed, fleece lined vests and pant, 24c. Ladies' extra size Jersey ribbed vests aud pants. A full line of Ladies' fleeced and Jersey ribbed wool vests and pants. Children's union suits, 25o each. A full line of children'. vests and pants, wool and cotton, from 6 cents a garment up. Infants' cotton and wool vests, all sizes. Infants' caps and hoods, large stock cheap.- - ' Ladles' black flpeced lined cash mere gloves. 14 19c. 24c to 39c pair. Ladles' and Children's wool mit tens. 8c pair, up. Infants' wool hose, 5c to 15c pair. Misses' wool hoes, 14c to 24c pair. Ladies' black and gray wool hose, 15c to 25o pair. Ladies' black fleece lined hose, 10c 14c, 20c, 24c to 39c pair. Ladies' cotton hose, 5o pair, up. Children's cotton hose, 6o pair, up. Men's undershirts, l5o each. Men's heavy gray and white un dershirts and drawers, 25o each. Men's ribbed fleece lined under shirts and drawers, 24c each. Men's heavy corded fleece lined undershirts and drawers, 75c suit. Men's heavy gray fleece lined un dershirts and drawers, 75c suit. Men's fancy wool fleece lined un dershirts and drawers, 9oo suit. Men's gray wool fleece lined un dershirts and drawers, 49c each. Men'a wool undershirts and draw ers in trrays, white and fancy goods, 09c, 74c, 85c to $1.00 each. Boys' undershirts and drawers, gray or white, 19c and 24c each. Men a cotton sox, 5c up. Men's wool sox, 10c to 24c pair. Men's cashmere sox, gray, black or tans, 20c and 25a pair. Men s sweaters, 44e, 90c to $1.75 each. Call here for your button photos free. Free. With everv 25c worth of Lenox Soap, 1 box No. 5 Bluing; FREE. Urand V s wonder Hoap 5c. 10 lbs Coffee $1.00. New Hominy, (Jrits, Rolled Oats, Evaporated and Bun-dried Fruits of all kinds, everything at the very lowest prices, at Watson & Baix's. Citizens' Phone 5. ;it OVER THE COUNTY Photo buttons, 2 for 25c at Young's. Bargains in shirts at Henry Gross'. Ho? cholera is again prevalent in the Bigbyville neighborhood. Call on W. J. Guest & Co. for pure country lard. It A.'L. Leftwlch has been appointed postmaster at Hampshire, vice T. E. Akin, removed. Buy your shoes at Henky Gross". Miss Ella Cox, of Columbia, is visiting her mother's family here Giles County Record. F. M. Dale of Columbia, Tenn., is registered at the Gayoso. Mem phis Commercial-Appeal. Bargains In clothing at Henry Gross' Mr. Albert Newman, with his wife, of Florida, is here looklmr over the phosphate fields with a view to locating. Remember that W. J. Embry & Co., always have money to loan on real estate mortgages. nov20 2t Mr. WTarren, of Nashville, after a visit to her parents, Mr! and Mrs. Hoge. left Monday to visit relatives In- Columbia. 'Franklin Review Appeal. While In attendance at the Chris tian Endeavor meeting at Lebanon, Miss Beulah McCain, of McCain's, sprained her ankle, and has since been confined to her room. Miss Loulie Loftin'and Mrs. Paul were caught In a runaway accident several days ago, in the Bear Creek neighborhood,- and considerably bruised but not dangerously hurt. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. W. (). Gordon to Geo. W. Mahon, 2 tracts land in'AHh didt., fl:i". C. B. Buchanan to Dixie L. Buchanan, lot in Spring Hill, gift. V. V. Williams to J. O. Watson, (it acres in 4th diat., $200. V. Taylor to B. F. and E. C. Taylor, 4.17 acres in fith diat., gift. Lawrence County Lumber Co., to D. . j. Aiuerson to jno. is 30 acres in 17th dist., JHi'UO. Alderson, v. j. Alderson et al., to Jno. B. Alder- son;za acres in mn aist , $..W.34. j. w. Kinder et al., to U. E. GrlmmetL 93 acres iu tlnd dist.. $t)50. Columbia and Mt. Pleasant Turn pike Co., to J. U, Carpenter A Co., right of W ft v i (!,ilo0 Mrs. I. U Hanguss et al., to Mrs. A. J Mangrem,18HiacTesin dist., $1,100. Martha L. Cathey to Elders of Church of Christ, lot in 2nd distM value received W. U. Weatherford to W. B HubbelL 4 acres in 7th dist,$Uoa- W. L. Miller to J. M. Jones lot In Columbia, $-3.43. ' , W. E. Peden to M&rv Ann Psn i In 7th dist, gift. ' " 1 - Mary E. hockhtaft to S. II. William. interaJtiaUud iaa)th.uit., $i7ov C F2HF. i 2t.oci IN dot n. OUT! 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Close connection is made with through trains on the Louisville and Nashville and (treat Southern Kail road ALL TANGLED UP. I.amentabln EffHett of a Liwuult on a Southern Community. "Moodgorning, mentlegen! Dice nay !" politely saluted a pale, Intellectual-looking man, as he passed the Ruralville tavern, on the porch of which the landlord and drummer were conversing: "Great Scott I Wha t on earth is the matter with that man I" asked the commercial traveler in astonish ment when the passerby was out of hearing. "That is the most pecu liar impediment I ever heard of a man having in his speech. Who is he, anyhow?" "That is Lawyer Broad head," re- fdied the landlord. '.'He was the eading attorney in the case of Hitchcock vs. Hotchkiss, which was tried last month, and in repeating the names of the plaintiff and de fendant over and over he got his speech all tangled up, as you no ticed, and hasn't been able to get it 8traign:enoa out yet." "Ah! And what was the nature of the case?" "Well, Hitch I mean Hotchkiss, ran a store over yonder on the corn er, where you notice that a building was burned down, and Hitchcock bought him out, paying him a sum in cash for the store, fixtures, good will and accounts, just as they stood, all in a lump, and when he exam ined the books he found that Kich tlat is, Hotchkiss, had been keep ing his accounts in such a novel fashion that he couldn't make head nor tail of thorn. "The merchant has a very short memory, and when he couldn't re call a customer's name ho just charged the goods to some peculiar ity in the appearance of the patron, and as a result he had accounts against the 'one-eyed man,' 'the lady who talks fast,' 'the queer looking fellow with the lame dog,' and so on. Naturally, there are sev eral one-eyed men and rapid-spoken ladies and queer-looking fellows in the vicinity, and Kch er er the purchaser of the accounts met with denials of the charges on all sides when he attempted to make collec tions. "Thereupon he sued Hotchkiss I mean the other fellow and lvoch er ah! the man he bought from fought back. He said he had sold everything just as it stood, and Hotchkiss er h'tn the purchaser had no rightful kick coming. Law yer Broadhead went into the cane with ill hismight and made a thrill ing and eloquent speech, in which the names of the plaintiff and de fendent were repeated so often that he got tangled up till he couldn't say 'em straight to save his life. Th" jury got all snarled up, too, and brought In a verdict for Kisscock, and then tried to change it by say ing they meant Hotchcock. The Judge endeavored to set them right and got tangled up himself, and Kitchkissftd aud Kickhosed till he got mad and threw the case out of court." "And how did Messrs. Koch that is, Kiss erer" began the drum mer. f "Why, Koshkick I should say Klshkosh," answered the landlord. "Aw, whatever their confounded names were!" growled the drum mer. "How did they finally set tle it?" Hlsh er-Koek's I mean Kick" "Pshaw I Let's change the sub ject!" "All right! I wan just going to say that the store burned: down the night after the Judge ruled the case out of court, and most of the con tents, including the accounts, were destroyed. A portion of the good were saved, though, and those Law yer Broadhead gobbled for his fees. Looks kinder like rain off in the northwest, tk8u't it?" St. Louis Dispatch.