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THE SOUTHERN WORLD. VOVEMBER 1, 1882. IB Stealing Ills Own Turkeys, Buck Taggart waa one of the “ substantial citizens" of Wheat county, Ky.; owned a nice bluegrass farm near Stackville, the county seat—in fact, in sight of the town— and had accumulated a sufficiency of this world’s goods to enable him to escape hard labor and devote himself to the reasonable enjoyment of the creature comforts of life. Buck had but two serious faults. One was fondness for strong drink and the other a fondness for other people's turkeys. What jyns surprising about his latter failing was the fac^that Mrs. Taggart, his excellent wife, was one of the most famous turkey raisers in all that region of country. And more fcurioua still, everybody knew of Buck’s fail ing, and Buck himself was aware that it was generally known, yet those who suffered through his singular mania made no outcry, while he exhibited no sign of shame. I sup pose it was “ born ” in him, and was a part of his nature. It was the fashion with Buck's neighbors, when they missed any of their turkeys, to count their flocks and then send in bills for the missing ones to Mrs. Taggart, who always paid such demands without protest or asking •ny questions. It happened that one of Buck’s neighbors living on the adjoining place, had caught the bronze tnrkey infection, and was begin ning to breed successfully. By some lucky accident their roost had not been invaded ^''bfBuck. But one night—the old fellow having spent the afternoon in town—Buck started home, so full of “ the 0 be joyful" that he could barely manage to navigate. Clear of the town, and well on his way, he happened to think of his neighbor Beck ham’s bronze .turkeys. “They isquarlookin’ birds," he muttered to himself, !‘an’ mons'ous fat. Look like they’d be good eatin’. Think I’ll try one.” No sooner did the ideaenter his head than he sat about putting it in execution. L Climbing over the fence into bis own clover-field, he made a wide circuit, and came up in the rear of Beckham’s house, as he supposed, and there by the barn he found the birds roosting in a wild plum tree. He examined them until he came to a fine old gobbler that looked like it would make a ^ generous potfull. He opened his knife, j^Lrfeized the unsuspecting bird by the throat, dragged it front its perch, and in a trice its head and body had parted company. When the slaughtered fowl ceased fluttering, he picked it u]j» and retraced his steps to the road, and boldly took up his line of march for home. Arrived there he went around the house until he reached the kitchen, which he en tered, and, flinging the turkey on the table in front of old Aunt Milly, the black cook, said: “ Hilly, cook that fellow up for dinner to morrow." Then turning on his heels went off to bed. Aunt Milly picked up the turkey to ex amine it, and immediately began laughing. “ Po’e do Lo’d I” she exclaimed, “If Marse Buck hai'nt done gone an' stole from hese'f. Dis is de gobbler ole miss was a fattenin’ fo' . Miss Roberts’’—Miss was always the syno nym for Mrs. with the old style darkeys— “ an’ heah he has gone and stold it. Mercy on us, but dar'll be fun in dis house in de mo’nin’ I”. Gariy next morning Mrs. Taggart went out to feed her fowls, a task she would not on trust to any one else, and missed the gobbler. Going out by the barn to the plum tree on which her turkeys roosted, she found its head on the ground, and brief examination disclosed that it had been dissevered by a knife, or other sharp instrument. Returning to the house with the head in her hand, she entered the kitchen, intend' ing to ask old Milly if she had heard any noise out at the turkey roost the previous night, when her eyes fell on the gobbler, already picked and ready for the finishing touches before being consigned to the bake- pan. •’ Why, Milly, where did you get that tur key 7" she exclaimed. “ Mas Buck fotch him home from town las' night," was the smiling reply. “ Was it dressed 7” “No, ma’am. I picked it an’ burnt de tedders las’ night, as I alius," the smile spreading all over her broad, shiny face. "Milly, is that my gobbler?" in a stern voice. “Laws, ma'amt how'd I know?” the smile broadening to a grin. “ You’d know, well eno lgh," was the an swer. "Well, ma’am, widout knowin,’ I mus’ say dat it was moqs’oqs like do fut’nin’ gob bler,” Mrs. Taggart immediately-repaired to the; family room, where Buck was giving his feet a thorough warming .before putting on ki» boots. “ Mr. Taggart," she exclaimed, holding the gobbler's head before his eyes, “do you know this?" “It looks to me like a turkey’s head," re plied Buck. " Yes," said Mrs. T., “and do you know where I got it?” “ I s’pose you chopped hit from a turkey," was his response. “You s’pose nothing of the kind,"she cried. " You know that I found it under the plum tree by the bam, and you know you cut it off the gobbler I was fat'nin’ for sister Becky, and you know that you then brought the gobbler to the house and gave it to Milly to dress and cook to-day.” Wh-h-a-t!” drawled the astonished Buck. " I gave Milly a bronze turkey !" “So!” said the angry woman. “You thought you was stealing one of Mr. Beck ham’s turkey’s eh? But you’ve robbed yourself—no, you’ve robbed me—this time. Mr. Taggart, this stealing must be stopped. I declare to goodness that I'll not pay for an other turkey that yon have stolen. They can take you up and send you to the peni tentiary for your wickedness, for all I care.” And, woman-like, she dropped into a chair, and began crying. “There, there, Sally,” said Buck soothing ly, “cryin’ won't bring back the gobbler; an' then, its some consolation to know that yon won’t have to pay for this turkey!”— Bi tckenridge Newt. MANUFACTURERS OF Weeks’ Patent Combination Beam U. 8, STANDARD SCALES, . No Weight» to be Lott or Stolen. ACCURACY AND DU HA HI LI IT Y GUARANTIED. WEEK* A RAY. Proprietor*. PITS 1110 IA Leading London Vhjv lclon establishes am OlUeoln New York for tho Cure of j EPILEPTIC FITS. _ From Am Journal Dr. Ab. Heaerolo (lato of London), who mskea aspeelnlt j of Epilepsy, has without doubt treatod and cured more casee than any other living physician. HU success has simply been astonishing: we have heard ofeesea of over «o years’ stand ing successfully cured by him. lie has published a work or this disease, which he sends with a large bottle of his won derfhl cure free to any sufferer who may send their exprew and P. O, Address. We advise any one wishing a cure to ad dress Dr. AB. MEakROLB, Wo. H John Bl, New York. THE MILLER CO. Manufacturers ot THBTORRKNT AND UNIQUE IN DEFKNDXNT BOILER FEED STEAM PUMPS, CANTON, OHIO. j ., nun imm, ui a»iiileui i smaller sizes! Price |30 and up* wards. 8mall sizes Indlspenable for Farm and Traction Engines. Also make a specialty of all kinds of castings. Bend for new 1882 Catalogue. VIOLIN BOf, BOOK OF INSTRUCTION AND MJN CASE. GOOD TIME-XEEPER FOR S3.50 YEAR’S SUB- A HANDSOME STEM WINDING WATCH, FINELY FINISHED. -B* rtfiOT_H!f fiS.'Wrt*. Shdnjr tho exact also and, to toward those who send subscribers’ names to us, we have Just made arrangements for a valuable arti cle that will Induce many new workera to become our agents. This desirable premium consists ot a Violin, a Bow, a Book of Instructions, and a case to hold the violin. The violin Is handsome, finely finished, ot excellent tone, and Imitation ebony trimmings. The top and back of these violins are worked out Just the same as the best that are made, and are also of the same model. They produce a splendid tone, full, rich, and brilliant. Tune one of these Violins up to concert B itch and keep It there for one week, and we are ready > compare the tone with that ot any violin made. Vbtle examining this low-priced Instrument please otlce the manner In which they are trimmed and be tuned up and played upon any occasion. This las great bargain. GIVEN AN A PREMIUM FOR 12 SUB- NCRIBEKM. Wo Offer It for Sale for $3.50. PRICE, Including one rear’s subscription to South, kbn World, $3.75. Mutt bo sent by express, receive to pay charges, MANY ADVERTISERS HAVE .DIF FERENT ARTICLES ADVERTISED IN DIFFERENT PAPERS, AND TO GET A PROPER ANSWER TO VOUR LETTERS. IN WRITING RE SURE TO SAY THAT YOU SAW THE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN WORLD. BY SO DO ING, YOU FREQUENTLY BENEFIT YOURSELVES AND OUR PAPER. Wo know this Stem-winding Watch .dll meet with and grow In favor aa Its peculiar merits and good Qualities become known. There Is now a growing demand for Just such a Watch, and we believe that the vast army ot professional men, clerks, mechanics, farmer* and laborers, win appreciate a good Watch at a low price which they can rely upon for accurate time. r THE WATCH IS A GOOD TIME-KEEPER. We are now, for the lint time In the world* history, able to famish slow-priced, reliable watch,suitable for use on rail roads, steanten, by the farmer In the field, the mechanic at the bench, the boy attending school or working on tho farm, ladles and othen who make appointments and keep them. HOW THEY ARE MADE AND WHY THEY ARE SO CHEAP. her watch) rdlnary wi made ky i . re these watchee the Kis^a‘orr^ s ^^i C . th * to,AccuRAT * THE WATCHES ARE TESTED BY THE MANUFACTURERS, Who have one of the largest and best watch factories In the world. Among the many rooms of the Immense Watch Factor Is a ‘‘Testing Room." where the watches are taken when finished, and where the Inspector keeps them for ona week, winding them night and morning, and causing them to be run In different positions, Inspecting and regulating them each day; and only those coming up to the Inspector* stan dard are sent out. THE WATCH IS GIVEN AS A PREMIUM FOR TEN SUBSCRIBERS AT REGULAR RATES. We Guarantee the Safe Delivery of the Watch to any Addresses, Postage Paid hy n». Address, SOUTHERN WORLD, Atlanta, Georgia. parts are operated by akllled artlslans, which give .. ^ itlj 41 A SPLENDID BARGAIN. Elegant Pour Blade knife. Just tho THING FOR LADIES OB GENTLEMEN. This beautiful pocket knife we offer as a special Inducement for subscribers. We will send It as a premium for S subscribers, it is an extra fine knife, made of the best steel, ornamented with German silver and highly polished. It usually costs in stores (lA yet we furnish THIS HANDSOME KNIFE AND THE BOUTHERN WORLD FOR ONE YEAR FOR #1.2S. Give the Knife a* n Premium for 3 Subscribers. Offer It for Sale at 70 cents. S£0"F»stage prepaid by us. DIiDGAKTT FDAUXi HANT33IjEr) KNIFE. Given as a Premium for 3 Subscribers. Wo offer It for solo for 75 cents* This elegant knife Is a perfect gem. It Is made of the finest steel, has two blades and an exquisite pearl han dle, and will meet the wants of those who have been Inquiring for the prettiest and handsomest knife for ladles’ use. It Is the very nicest ladles’ knife In the market, and we assure you It will please all who may obtain It. Equal to those sold In stores at $1.50 and $2.00. PRICE, Including 1 year’s subscription to South kbn Wotu>, $!.». Postage prepaid In each caaa by us. “THE WATERBURY.” Tg*"¥*m*ii»T* SFWOT. 1i known as reliable time-keepers, have these watches become, that thousands are buying them In pref erence to higher-priced watches. In Nickel-Silver Case 8 IB Per Dtir.cn. A liberal discount to the trado. Kept by Watch Dealers generally. New York Office, 4 Mnftlen Lnuc, GKO. MKRRITT. Agent. Fncfnr—-Wntcrlntry. Unnnoctlcnf - JltNISHES unequaled (aciUtles (or the economical aud , satisfactory outfitting ot Children. VS Boys* Clothing, Girls’ Clothing, Babies* Clothing. Everything for Children 1 * tcear (or all ages up to lllyearsaiBpecIalty. In cluding Hats and Furmthing Goods, MiUlnery, Hotiery, and Underwear, Shoet, etc. BetiaUo goods. Best styles. Low prices. Mall orders have careful attention. Catalogue free. BEST&C°®H1tei(!K “THE GOLDEN POCKLINQTON GRAPE.” The Pockllngton Is the best hardy white grape In the United Stales. Will keep perfectly Three Months OfT tho Vines. Fifty four-year old vines produced 1,200 pounds of Grapes this season. For terms and description, address D. C. WILDLY, Albany, N. V, Mention Southern World. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. A large stock of Urit-claa* plant*. 20 Varieties of the Rest. Also, Rasp, berries, Concord Grapevines, etc. Address for price list R. H. COLE, Cedar Hill'Nitrscrlcs, Uurinuiia. MU. Woyttao Bwitbent Worm. 50th: POPULAR DRAWING OF THI Commonwealth Distribution Co. In the City of Louisville, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1882. These drawings occur monthly (Hunday excepted) under provisions of an Act of theUeneral Assembly of 1st. That thb Commonwkalth Distribution Company is Lkoal. 2d. Its Drawings abb Faib. N.B. This Company lias nowon hand a large re serve fund. Read carefully the list of prises for tho NOVEMBER DRAWING. 1 Prise 4*1,(1001100 Prises (loo each,(10,coo 1 Prise „ 10,0001 aoo I’rlses so each, 10.000 1 Prise 6,000 soo prises ao each. ia,om 10 Prises (1,000 each, 10,000 1000 Prisea 10 each, KUno ao Prisea 600each, 10,000 | (Prises am each. Approximating Prises,... a,7m • Prisea am each, " iSoo S Prisea 100 each, •• “ too (112,WO $2 Half Tickets, $1 50 55 Tickets, . 100 1,900 Prises. Whole Tickets, 27 Tickets, Remit money or bank draft In letter, or send by x press. Don't tend by Reotdered Utter or Pott-Office Order. Orders of live dollars and upwards by ex- S eas, can be sent at our expense. Address alt or- rs to R. M. BOARDMAN, Courier-Journal Building, Louisville, Ky. ATTENTION POULTRY MEN. % *• Bachmann* tVrmfn Halt, the only reliable antidote to Vermin on Poultry, of every description, nowejtant.vlxi Uceon Fowlsand Fleas on Dogs. All otherdomostlc animals are beneflttcd by Its use This being an Internal remedy, to bo given mixed with the food, because all external remedies have been a fall- ure. It la put up In packages of 60c. andfl. sold at Groceriesanil Heed stores-Tbe beat of reference given on application to the proprietor. B. BACHMANN, M.D.. ttajwt N Wejt Ray 86. JackwnrlUr, R*.