Albany weekly herald. (Albany, Ga.) 1892-19??, June 11, 1892, Image 6

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o' I received a most ugh the mail, of i the following is an extract; •'Hex hov fetch homo Peggie, and r a-livin with her nt the Fork. I think he is gittiu kured of his bash- j fulness." Those linos, crudely written and with words misspelled, are the sequel to n Uttlo drama from real lifo which fell under my immediate observation, and with this preface I will relate it here. Several months ago there was a curious pair of moonshiners confined in the Atlanta jail, sorving out a sen tence. In my daily visits to tho jnil I used to tqiend a great deal of time watching them. They were not or dinary moonshiners, in actions at toast. The other moonshiners refer red to thqmas "Hezokiah Sulgglotrco and Iris pap," and that's who I found them to bo later on. This odd couple did not mingle with the crowd of prisoners who wore continually gossiping away the hours. They always sat apart, talk ing together and apparently enjoy ing each other's companionship greatly. The elder of the two men was a heavy fellow of about fifty years—a typical mountaineer, with flowing red beard and hair of a dark er shade. The other was some thirty years bjs junior, but he had the same features and the same build. The only difference between them was that one wns younger and his faco was free from tho heavy board which covered the face of the other. Day by day 1 watched this strango- ty assorted pair with interest. One day the older one, who had noticed me watching them, beckoned mo to come over to whoro the two were sitting alone. .1 went over. “Don't you write for the iwpers?" asked, with a merry- twinkle in eyo. “A little,'' I replied. “Well," said he, tho twinkle bo- oiling more pronounced and com- lUnicatlng itself to his features, “I ■tint yer ter wrlto tip Hoz," “What ulmut Heat" I asked. He jerked his thumb over his shoul- dor in the direction of his juvenile ompanion. "Doyorsoe that boyi”be asked, iw the boy, "Well,"ho continued, “that’s the boshfulest cuss in crea- 1" He brought his open palm on his big fat leg to give em phasis to the assertion. Hex sir Hex shuffled about uneasily, his face was red as a beet, and he seemed to be hunting a place to roposo his big, awkward lmndB, Hu uttored no protest to his father’s stateraout, “Hex," his father wont dn, speak ing to the sadly discomfited youth, ■"I’m ngoiu to tell.” The boy's, embarrassment in creased. “No.don’t pap,"ho pleaded foebly. “1 am." the senior Hnigglotroe con- , with firmness. “I’m n-gwlne out the hull bizuess tor this ho'U put you in titer pa- ' Anil ho chuckled gleofully at > prospect of getting Hez into the I-Iez only groaned. “Go ahead." 1 urged, “and lot’s t it." Sniggletree senior, by way of on- r, dived into his capacious pocket 1 drew forth a big plug of tobacco, 1 after biting off several ounces l expootorating several times v6ry opinnsly. be told mo his story, or her the story of Hez. To tell it in his language would i too much spoco, and then I do justice to UIb peculiar ylo of expressing things. I give it t my own. Hump Suiggletroe was a ■ rnoon- nor by profession, and from his liest boyhood he hud trained his r son, Hez, to lead a moonshiner’s Hez wns an npt pupil, and, ns ) senior Mr. Bnigglotree expressed with pride, “was as spry us a 'round the still," The only ublo with Hez was ids busltful- He had n reputation for baslt- i all over tho soction where lie He was called "Bashful Hez" rig Ids intimate friomls. As Hez into manhood tills failing bo- no more pronounced, but it did ; interfere with his work. In the distillery business Mr. Snig- reo had u partner who shaved in expenses, the labors and tho fltH of the establishment. This ner was Ruff Buskins, and ho his two atglwart sons aided p and Mr. Sniggletree in tho ement of the distillery. Their Uttlo distillery wns located in i picturesque ravine, which would ave delighted an artist. In this utiful and secluded spot no rev- officer ever set foot, and for lihe Sniggletrees and Baskins untain dew without ever overed. They stored away ) results of their labors and smiled t cool defiance at the internal rev- ! laws. Jow they might have gone on for r of a century in this way, L their coffers might have swelled T nenness, but tor one uuug uuit to pass. And but for that this story would never have i written. Baskins was the prettiest all the vicinity of Hawkins She was a healthy, weU de- , rosy cheeked mountain girl, > In' lif*> .mil Qtnude in hstdt. who came know tier. In her simple homespun frock, with her wealth of golden locks caught lightly together by a ribbon, and allowed to faU in luxuri ant masses over her shapely shoul ders. she made a pretty picture to look upon. It was a long way up the ravins from where the Baskins lived to the distiUery, mid every day Peggie would carry the noonday meal to her father and brotliers at their work. Hez would stool sly glances at hdr, but he novor ventured to speak to her moro than saying, “Howdy’e, Peggie 1” The heart of a youth like Hoz Sniggletree is very susceptible to feminino charms, and it was only in the natural course of things that Hie bashful youth should completely lose Ids heart to the fair Peggie. When Hoz's love for Peggie began he could ttover toll. It “jes' grow’d on him," he said, and ho awoke to the consciousness that he was in love one fino morning. How many hum dred times did ho plan to speak to her, and how many hundred times did his resolution full in her match less presonco. But finally his consuming love .made him bold. One day at the dis tillery, while Peggie was waiting for her father and brotliers to finish their dinners, Hez ventured up to Peggio and said in a trembling voice: “Peggie, you air purty as pinks.” "Oh, Hez, you teasel" sho ex claimed, and Hez was frightened out of his wits. To odd to his confusion Jeems Baskins caught sight of him and bawled out; “Ha, ha, ha, lookoo yonder. Hez is makin love tor sis,' That do heat me." Covered with confusion Hoz rushed back to his work, and for three whole weeks he would not even look at Peggie on her visits to the BtiUhouse. But all tho time bis love was grow ing Warmer, and one day he grew bold again, when all eyes were turned away. “Peggie," ho said, in a pleading tone, "I'm ogoin tor walk down the ravino with you.” She blushed prettily and laughed moderately. “Weil, you nir a stunner, "Bhe de clared. Ho was doubtful what was meant by that, and he debated mentally for a moment whether it was wise to go with a young lady aftor having re ceived such a criticism as that, but ho determined to go, Ho walked along lieside Peggie for quite a distance in silence. He want- od to Bay somotliing. The words choked in his mouth. "Peggio," he said finally, hiB breath very rapidly, "when told you yon wur purty os pinks moant'lt!" "Oh. Mr. Hez I" bIio oxclaimed, in a shocked toiio, and then she burst out laughing. Hoz stopped stock still in the path way before lior. There wns n hurt look on his face, and ho tuinblod nervously with liis hands. “See liore, Peggio," ho said reprov ingly, "yer orton’t ter laugh nt a fel ler like that. I meant it—I—I—Peg gie, you know what I mean I" He stammered hopelossly; she laughed more and more. "Peggio," Hez continued solemnly, and placing liis big hands across his ■tomacli, “f about you. of you. I—I—want—you—say, Peg gie, will you have me?" Ho broke off in a most npjiealing tone and Peggie stopped laughing. “Mr. Hoz," sho said seriously, “ain't you ’shamed?” Hez looked crestfallen indeed. “1 mean it, Peggio," ho said apolo getically. "1 want you ter marry me. Will you have me?" “Oh!” Peggio ejaculated. She seemed to be deeply interested in un fastening a knot she had tied in tho strings of her bonnet. She did not reply. “Say, Peggie," IIcz pleaded des perately, “will you?" Sho looked up quickly nt the love sick you tli. "Do you meun it slum) 'uuff ?” she asked. “ 'Fore God I do," affirmed Hez. “Well,” said Peggie. “I—I—yes.” What anxious young suitors do when accepted of the maidens they love 1b a matter irrelevant Vo this story. But for a long time after Hez had been accepted lie stood gazing at Peggie without saying a word. “Hez,"'she finally asked, “are you sorry?" "Naw," ho said, “I ain't sorry. I wuz jes’ a-tliinking.” This mental process seemed to be very agonizing to tho young suitor. As lie continued to think bis manner grow very disturbed. He fumbled with liis bunds; his mouth twitched. miuKuig seemed to no a pamtul operation to him. “Peggie,” said he, after a long pause, “what’ll they say?" Peggie thought for a moment. “Oh, they'll kid you,” she said. This confirmed the terrible apprehen sions which had been flitting through Hez’s mind during the few moments that he hod enjoyed the distraction of being the accepted lover of Peggie Baskins. “AU the boys’ll guy me,” he said mournfully. “Yes,” said Peggie, “they wiU.” Hez thought again for a long while. Peggie was horrified. “■Wliat, run a%vay ?” she asked. “We'U elope ter Gilmer county," Hez continued, "an git married, whar they don't know us. 1 know Tom Guldens ovor thar. an we'll elopo ter liis house nnd many." Every woman has a spark of ro mance in her composition. Every woman likes to do thi-igs that smack of romance, and this mountain beauty was no exception. She finally yield ed to Hoz’s plans for an elopemont. On the foUowing Sunday afternoon they would elope. Together they would go over into Gilmore county and get married among people where there was no danger of boing teased. There was no reason on earth why Hez Sniggletree and Peggie Baskins should run away to get married. Their parents looked upon their union with favor. They regarded it as probable, although they had never evon observed the first evidences of courtship. They would have accept ed tho announcement of their mar riage with delight. But in tho face of those foots Hez deUberatoly plan ned an elopement. He walked over into Gilmer county to prepare his friend, Tom Glddens, for his arrival on the following Sun day and to mako tho necessary ar rangements. He wns desporately in earnest and lie considered this elope ment absolutely necessary. Tlio Sunday afternoon which IIcz had elected for his elopemont was as pretty as a poom, and Peggio wan at the trystlng place promptly, looking as “pretty ns poaches" in a new frock. Hez. like McGinty on his noted descent to tho bottom of tho sea, was dressed in liis best suit of clothes. Side by sido, thin pair turned into the rocky country road, leading across tho mountains to Gilmer county—eloping. AU through the afternoon they trudged over tho rough road, nntl just us tho sun was setting gloriously behind Lost moun tain thoy came in sight of Tom Gul dens' home. Tom Giddens and his wife had ar ranged a warm welcomo for tho bridal couple, A number of their neighbors had boon invited in, and tho Hardshell minister was on hand to say tho coromony. Tho reception was a little moro than Hez had burgoined or hoped for, and ho secretly wished that he had instructed Tom not to have any one around. He and Peggio .sat down in the corner together, and all eyes were turned upon them, and all qties- tions directed to them. Tlio'minister had to talk to them, and everybody else plied them with questions, Hez began to think that eloping’Wns not what it was represented to be. " As long os ho lives Hez will re member file marriage ceremony. Ho will remember how he stood in stupor in the middle of the floor, be- sido Peggie, feeling the keenust mis er}’ and hoping that the earth would open und swallow him up. It was agony to the poor follow. But when the ceremony was over matters become worse. Everybody pressed upon them. “Kiss the bride 1" yelled a half dozen youngsters. “He’s 'shamed to kiss 'or!" they yelled derisively. Everybody was , laughing. Hez felt like murder. Ho am all broke up in here t did not know what to do or say, and I can’t sleep fer thinking the youthful humorists, bont on fun, grew louder and more boisterous that ho kiss the brido. Confused, crestfallen, miserable, agonized. Ho:; pushed aside tlio crowd. ‘•fLotino git out I" ho said, and in ono bound lie readied tho door. Once outside, his ono idea was to got away. Ho never thought of re turning to bo tortured by that crowd. Ho found his way to Uio big, open road and fortunately struck out in tho direction of liis home. Ho hit tho road in a trot, nnd once in it, he increased hiB Sliced amazing ly. Down the road with streaming coat tails nnd open mouth this groom flew like tho wind. Down hills, up hills, over level places, through for ests, over brandies, this discomfited and dismayed husband dashed at dipping pace. Ho never stopped to think'; tho idea predominant in liis mind was to get away. How far ho would have run if ho had not been stopped will never bo known. For iivo miles he flow like mad over tlio mountains, when, lie fore he knew, ho rushed into the arms of three men. “Haiti" tliev veiled, and Hez fell, pnutmg, at tneir teet. From this point tho story is told by Mr. Ilainp Snigglotree. “Them there fellers wuz revyner officers, an they wur a-prospectin around fer a still. They wur offen tho road alx>ut a mile an heard Hez a-runnin. They cut acrost the field an mado a kind of flank movement an headed him off. Ho wuz skeerod ter death, an when they told him they wur revyneiis lie giv the whole thing away. I wuz 'rested the nex’ mornin, and two morn in's attenvard we wuz here in jail.” And there I found them. Their sentences expired some weeks ago, and they returned home. The extract from a letter from the hand of Hamp Sniggletree himself, printed at the top of this column, gives the sequel to the story.—Rob ert L. Adamson in Atlanta Constitu tion. who nia la the flays when our 'grandmothers were girls there camo occasionally into the family of a good deacon with nine children a village dressmaker. She had absorbing interest in other people's affairs, und always looked forward with particular pleasure to the week during which sho out and fitted for the deacon’s girls, knowing that his house was in some sort a social center, where sho w^s likely to hear plenty of fresh news nnd entertaining anecdotes. One day she arrived late for her work, and as she entered the house caught a glimpse of the six daughters alrendy as sembled in tho family Bitting room with their gowns and patterns, their work- boxes and their new roll of "Injy mus lin." But none of them were at work, for one was telling the other a story of such absorbing luterest that they sat breath less and spellbound, with hands fallen in their laps or needles suspended in the air. The sight was too much for tlio new comer. With one mitt on and one off, her unfastened pelisse dragging from her shoulders, her bonnet askew and its loosened Blrings streaming, she ap peared suddenly among tho astonished girls, orylng as she came: “What? What? Whut is it? Who did what?" Bhe wns answered, although giving a fall answer involved the retelling of tlio whole story, but her comprehensive in quiry became thereafter a family by word. Among the deacon's descendants to this day if .ono shows signs of too great inquisitiveness, it Is sufficient for any other member of the fuinily to ask, with lift of the eyebrow: Who did wlmtV"—Youth's Compan ion. ’ Takthf Tlmnkrniy Scrlnimly, The obscurity in which Thackoruy has left the beginning of Newcimie, Bart., is an instance of liis forgetfulness about his people which, glaring as it Is, bus hitherto escaped comment. Thomas Newcomo, the older, is said to huve been "the founder” of the Newcomo fnmily. Wo are given to nmlerstan-1 that ho, was a foundling. Up to the time of Ills ilomise there was no New- come, Burt. Mr, Newcomo "might have been made” one, hut "he eschewed blond red lmmls." As he said, “It -ouldn't do: tlio Quuker connection wouldn't like it.” But Ills twin sons by his second wife, Sophia Aluthou Hobson, are stated to have been called Ilohson and Brian, re spoctlvely, "after tlielr uncle and late grandfather, whoso name and rank they wevu destined to perpetuute.” The rani:" is clearly the Newcomo baron etcy, hut equally clearly tho undo and grumlfuther must have been Hobsons the founder of tho Nowcome fnmily lie- ing "himself uloue." The twins nt firs- take order as above. Then Brian is de clared to be tlin elder “by a quarter of an hour." He is refereed to ns "Sir. Brian.” All ut once he becomes "Sir Brian," and "perpetuates” a "rank" to Which, for all tliut appears, he had no right whatever.—Notes und Queries. Colil rilling* for False Teeth. “Funny biptineiw, tfiW foumrkod a | dentiht, turning from bis workboncli ! ami addressing the reporter. “WlmtV” I “Filling faUo teeth. Every now r.n 1 : then, when we make n set of false teeth, j wo nre tnikfld to till two or three of the | front onon, so that the golrl when the j wearer smiles will shine like a itarkoy'g ! heel. This takes away the counterfeit; appearance of tho teeth to some extent. It’s a counterfeit upon a counterfeit. 'Persons who have this kind of work lone are willing to pay for it, and »i ;hey always want a good showing of gold, nnd nre very particular as to the apponrnneo of the work, we have to charge well tor it. Somehow 1 don’, like to do it. When wo lmvo made the counterfeit teeth it always seems to un* that the deception has gone far enough.”—Indianapolis Journal. . mt P. KNTEBTAINnfiNT - Delightful Pregramwe Mi Art.fi. I.An Night. The entertainment given by the Knfglits of PythlaB at Arcadia Thurs day night waa such aa to attract- peo ple of grace and culture. Arcadia has never been graced by a larger showing of the elite of the city than was present, last night, in be coming attire and good huffin', to en joy the programme that lmd been pre pared for their delectation. Mr. W. M. Blitoh opened the meet ing by stating, In a happy manner, the object of the special meetings given by the Knights. An instrumental solo by Miss Mary Muse was the first number on the pro gramme. Miss Muse played the “Cas cade,” by Kpller, a brilliant, rippling piece of music, full of runs nnd trills. Miss Muse’s playing of It was a sur prise to many who have not heard her before. She has uu easy, sympathetic touch tlmt is very pleasing. The vocal duct, “Love Shall Guide Thee,” by Mesdnmes Burks nnd Jones was one of tlip pleasantest features of the evening. It wns sung ill the clear, expressive way needed to give just the proper interpretation to that benutiful song. Miss Hattie Hall ren dered “Judith,” the same vocal solo by .which she so much pleased a Chautau qua audience. The recitation, given in so charming a manner by Miss Ella Pope, wns much enjoyed by the audience, and all were sorry that a lapse or memory on the part of the fair elocutionist forced them to forego the pleasure ,of hearing n portion of It. “What Are tlio Wild Waves Say ing?” a duet by Miss Neltn Cutllff nnd Mr. Julian Price, was heartily en cored, and the t wo harmonica solos by Mr. llenry Lousberg were listened to with niuoli pleasure Mr. S. J. Jones was the speaker of the evening, nnd his leoture on the “Lodge and the Ladies," was a must lmppy effort. A short time ago circulars, pro pounding various questions to eliett Indies’ opinions of secret orders, were issued hv the lodire with a request that they be answered nnd returned to the lodge. Taking the nnswers to these questions ns n foundation for tho first of his lecture, Mr. Jones noted the va rious erroneous Ideas of lodges that are generally entertained -by ladles, Then he went on to show that in join ing any one of the best known secret orders a mint becomes a beneficiary, and that, either directly or indirectly, the’ Indies nre the benefited ones. lie closed his address with some very pleasing advice to married ladles on the subject of lodges, Mr. Jones’ leoture was couched in well-chosen language, and wns an ex ceedingly intcreet'ng, straightforward talk, rather than a flowery or eloquent address, lie was heartily applauded by a much-pleased audience.' Miss Kettle Sterne then played an instrumental solo with her usunlly smooth tsblinlque nnd excellent ex pression. She was called to the piano a second time. This wns followed by a vocal duett, “1 Live und Love Thee,” by The Cincinnati Tlmes-Star tlifi that New York will present u iij sight at the Chicago convention.' New York Democracy Is in a bail plight, and It is to be feared that it will furnish a parrot and monkey time nt the Chicago convention that | will be disgraceful. Seventy-two of its delegates will have seats in the body of the hall and otc solidly against Cleveland. Seveuty-tivo delegates from the Syr acuse convention will watch the wo- ceedings from the gallery, maintani- ing profound silence when New lock votes, and waving fans nnd bandanas when some orotund chairman caBts a block for Grover Cleveland, with u hyphen between each letter and a vocal crescendo on the whole name,, The trouble Is, New York Democ racy has got to he too big for Its breeches, and it now takes two pairs, with a threatened third for Tammany, NOTICE OF INCORPORATE) > To tho Superior Court ' ilrt -* of Hiild county STATIC OF OKOHOIAi Dot'll It KttTY COUNTY. Thu petition of F. F. Putney, C. W. Arnold, H,, K. Weston, D. Green field nnd A. W. Tucker, of fluid county nnd state, nnd I. V. Duke, of It an* dolph county alul said State, respectfully 1 i flhmvelh that they, and those who may associate • with them, have associated themselves together for tho purpose of tiny ing phosphate lands, nnd mining phosphides on the same, in this and other States, nnd to manufacture and sell the ' Phosphide ltock which they may mine or pur«* chase in this or other States, and to receive in payment thereof cash, notes, ImuuIh nnd mort gages on other property real, personal or tnixdttL* and to hold, negotiate, sell nnd convey tho saute^ for tho benefit nnd profit of said corporation, iiml to deal in all kinds of fertilixurs nml forth lizing materials, either by purchase or manu facture, That the corporate name of said association is Tiie Albany Phosphate and Milting Company, witli u capital stock of Fifty Thousand Dollars, with the right to increase the flame to Two Hun-/ dred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. That the principal ofilce of wild company or corporation, is at Albany, ill Dougherty county, nnd State of Georgia, and that they desire to lie incorpor ated for the term of twenty yearn, that 10 per cent, of pho said capital stock is actually paid _ Wherefore your petitioners pray that they may he incorporated under the lawn pf the . State under the said iinino of The Albany Phos phate nnd Mining Company, to siio and bo sued to plead and be impleaded, and to do nil such • other matters und tliingM us may lie right and. , proper for the carrying ou the business of mi hi corporation, to miike by-lawn for the gov ernment of t lie same, and to have a corporate seal. And as in duty Imnnd your petitioners will ever pray. K. HOBBS, Petitioners Attorney. STATIC OF GKO KG I A, DOI'OIIKHTY COUNTY. Clerk’s Ofilce, Superior Court. 1 certify that the foregoing in a true copy of an application for charter for the purpose ex. pressed therein. Witness my o file ml signature tho date above written. W. P. Burkh, Clerk. j DOVISHERTY COUNTY MAI, EM. Nil KillFF Yankee Thrift. Tho Moino man who cannot turn his hand to another source of profit when ono fails him is a scarce article. An en graver and carver of old timo repute, in tho palmy days of Muino shipbuilding, now a resident of Kittery, finding his occupation gone us u sculptor of figuro- heads for vessels, is engaged in making idols nnd graven images for tho heathen! He 1ms a large ordor that will employ most of his time for over two years, from a missionary just returned from Central Asia to this country. This mis sionary, by tho way, is evidently some thing of u Yankee himself.—Kennebec Journal. Johnson's Peculiarities. Johnson wns a eulogist of the metropo lis, uml it was down Fleet street that he took his daily walk, which, owing to tlio series of tasks he made compulsory ou himself, was n really curious perform- :e. First, overy post required to he touched ns he passed it; next it was a point of honor to step exactly in the middle of each paving slab, and lastly, as he approached his destination, .v series of graduated strides had to be employed in order to reach the door with oue par ticular foot.—Hygiene. A Novel Watch. One of the most ingenious and inex pensive novelties of the day is a gun metal watch, keyless, and showing npon its face, through small apertures, the day, date, month and state of the moon. The watch requires only to he wonnd in the usual way, and when the lionr of 12 o'clock—midnight—arrives, with a slight click the day and date change in a magic, nlthongh automatic, manner. — New York Journal. ufitfiV| » him reuic • ucc, Miss Hattie Hall and Mr. Julian Price. It wns beautifully sung and enthusi astically encored, as was, nlso, the closing quartet, ‘‘Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming,” by Misses Cut- liif and Hall, Messrs. Price and Wes ton. | I’he whole entertainment was a | pleasing success and served to bring | the lodge and the public, ns well as the J lodge and the ladies, into more sympa thetic toucln GEOUGIA, Douuiikuty Countv. Will lie sold before tho Court Houho door be tween the legal bourn of sale on the firwt Tucs- ritiy in duty next, lots of hind Nos. hh mid IIK, In tiie Flint district of Dougherty county, Gh.. contniniiiK 250 acres each, more or less. Levied on mill sold na tiie property of Jordnn Merritt, administrator on tiie estate of Marahitll Merritt, deceased, by virtue of two Justice Court fl. fas* one from tlio With District G. M* the other from tho IOiirth District G. M„ Justice Courts of saiil county, lHitli in favor of Mrs. M. M. Wight vs, Jordan Merritt, administrator of Marshall Merritt, deceased, tenant in possession notified In writing, F. G. KDWAHD.H, JyMt. Sheriff Dougherty County, Ga. A “Society for Physical Culture on Correct Dress” numbers, in Chicago, 150 members, all of whom are women of more than ordinary grace, intelli gence, and culture, and more or less prominent in Chicago society. Pennsylvania is a fated .State. The fearful disaster of June 5th, nt Titus ville, Oil City and other towns in the Oil Creek region, resulHngin a loss of nearly $4,000,000 nnd not less than one hundred and fifty lives, has been equaled in horror only by the Johns town flood. From Titusville an appeal has been made to the public for assist ance. i RELIEVES all Stomach Distress. REMOVES Nausea, Sense of trntliwan Cokoestiox, Pxm. REVIVES Paiuho ENERGY. RESTORES Normal Circulation, and Warms to To* Tits. . DR. HARTER MEDICINE CO.. SI. Louis, Mo. HARDWARE! Huge English Bedstead*. The English fonr posted bedstead was a huge affair. There is one at one of the inns at Ware, a small market town near* Hertford, which is large enough to hold a dozen peopie, and it is one of the curiosities of England. It is referred to In Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night.”—Ta ble Talk. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLOW ON EARTH! W. S. BELL. s|Andstinct print! cr 3-e-S-eTi