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.-BUSINESS CARDS.
'rCHARLES HELLMEU,
Baal md Mm
JSJI. S. 223 22. , .. '
llfcin St 2 door 8" below Brownville House,
BHO WKVILLE II.' T
llaon hand a superior stock f Tooli and Sbcca
and tbe beet material and ability for doing
Torxao Orv?la.. , , I n.nn
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OPPOSITE DEUSER'S TIN-SHOP,;
BUOT5TILI.C, XERASrA. ;
"WAGONS, I3UQOIES. PI.OW3. CTJLTI
V1TOKS. kc.f RppairJ ou short ultte, at low rates,
ind warranted ti give aiWactin. n-13-fii nn.
; C. P. STEWRT. M- D.
orir"ioT3
Sonth East corner of Main and First Streets
IVCIIRASKA.
Orncs Uocbs 7 to 9 a. m. and I to 2 and to
li v. m. ?
Prowcrille, Nebra-ka, May 5tb, 1SC5- No 34, ly.
EDVARD W. THOMAS,
.1 ATTORNEY AT HAW;
SOLICITOR INDCIIANCERY,
OfUce c-.rner ef Main, and Firt Streets.
BROWNVJLLE. NEBRASKA:
mv5.1H.itl;i)cmctt,
Millinery & Fancy Goods
QTOrtE.
Main Street one door west of the Post Office
ISROWX VILLI:, KEI1RASKA.
k enperior ftcck of Fall ann Wiater Goods
jnst received; Everything in the Millinery line
keft constantly on band. Dress-Making, Bonnet
Reaching and Trimming dene t'J order.
0:t,.ber,2S 1865. v9-n--28ly
cTi ircuiiscx,
CE1CEBAL DEALER I
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
BOOT.S & SHOES
G-O OSRIE3S
Main Street bctweeapirst and Second,
,fTl3. JOHNSOISr,
OFFICE WITH L. IIOADLEY,
. Corner Main and First Streets, -
BROTTSVILL12, NEBRASKA.
v9-4l-pt-54
MARSH & CO.,
SCCCESSOH3 TO MAR'II & ZOOK,
General Xews Agents anO Stationery
Post Office Ruiitlinpr,
BROWNVILLE. NEBRASKA-J
He hava on hand and are constantly receiving
fresh supplies of BooHa, Periodicald, Stationary,
Photograph Album?, School Books; also Confec
tionary, Cignr 3, Tobacco, and a choice selection of
Fancj (Irocerics generally, to "vliich they ir.rite the
attention f tbe citizens of Nemaha couDty, and
they hope by 6triot attention t.i business, and fair
iea'iing, to merit a share of the public patronnge.
A. i). MARSH. Dl5-ly J. W. BLISS.
C7SV. WUEELKR,
CABIN ET -MAKER
. AXD
CARPENTER..
Hating opened up permanently on
IWX.ixx Street, ,
One docrabove the Baltimore Clothing Store, is
prepared to do all kinds f work in his line in the
ery best imd style. Particular attcntione given to
Contracts. r-n m p'd
BROWNVILLE HOTISE;
COR. MAIN AND 2ND STS., t
RroivnTlIIc, Xcbraslta.
a- V7. PEDICORD, Propxietor.
This Douse has been refurnished and newly fitted
P and refurnUhed under its present enterprising
' roprietor, who gaarraDtces satisfaction to all ho
ubj patronise bis Mouse. - - c-a-iy
G RAN T1 S"
. CAEAP CASH STORE.
.Vam Street between First and Second.
BROWNVILLE, N. T.
hareln store a large and well selected stock of
Boots arid Shoes, '
Finest Quality of Spring Stock,
WHICH TJK OFFER8 FOR SALE
cheap for cash
Groceries of Every Kind
Coflee
. , Soda,
Allspice, Pepper,
. Candles, Tobacco,
Matches, Starch,
fir fi'n Jt-
tUned M',cb be offer l lt loweri prices, deter
Er GRANT.
4
Wit
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LGDIS WflLDTBH,
nonsc-SIn & Ornamental"
r - r
'Glazier, Gilder, Graincr, : '
J PApER - ANGER etc. V
- . k. '..
. All work done in a r-orkinan- ,
like manner, and on etrickly
O j&u BS IESl "
TERMS.
osz ooa west e caavrstnxi bosi rr.
KICRAKD F. BARUET,
illBSL Lfil MIT.
AND DEA LEU 15
LAND WARBANTS & LAND SCRIPT,
Pergonal attention given to moling Locatitns,
"Office In J. L. Carton's Banking House.
BROWNVILLE, NEBRASKA.
" i i-U ly fr-nn
JAMES MEDFORD, -
CABINET - MAKER
AND
Corner 2nd and Main Sireeis,
BROWNVIIiLE, N. T
Is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line on
hort notice and reasonable terms. l-6m ' .
RESTAURANT
OYSTEif SALOON.
WILLIAM ROSSELL
takes this method of informing the public that he
has just oponcd,on Main street, between 1st and 2nd,
BROWKVILLE, NEBRASKA.
a Regtaurr-t cad Oyster Saloon.
Also. Confectionaries, Canned Fruit, Dried
Fruit. Spices of all kind. Tea 'Coffee, Sugar
Tobncco, Potatoes,. sweet Potatoes and everything
usually kept in a retain giocery store.
J3?"MEALS SERVED AT ALL HODRS.I
FRESH OYSTERS
x 15-ly -
IHCiaWIICIB.
AND
J" ES VV' ZED
t f
JOSEPH SHUTZ
Has iuit received and will constantly keep on
hand a large and well selected stock of genuine ar
ticles in is line.
One Door west of Grant's Store, Brown-
vtlle, Nebraska-
Of Clocas; Watches and Jewelry done on the short
est Notice.
WORK. WARRANTED.
Brownville, Neb.. March 15th. 1866. 70-25 ly
CHOICE LIQUOES.
Wholesale and Retail
A ' . - - v. . , .
Evan Worthing:,
OF THE
IS
BROWNVILLE,
t . . i "
tt Just Tipcpived the lareefl and best stock ot
Liquors and Cigars ever offered in this market, and
will sell them as low as any House in the Territory.
wniTOEY'S BLOCK,
V ..... .
- Main Street, Brownville
Feb.4,'64yly.
The undersigned keep on hand a lar&e assortment t
SATTIIiET & CASSIf.'IERE SUITS
For Men and Boy'a wear. Also, a larje stock cf
HATS AND CAPS
MJMWlLESHIfil
BOOTS, AND, SHOES.
V )
Rubbe r Cots, Levins & Blankets,
1XOXIXlX.I3 fVXl.Ci "Dra.l3IOSf
UMBRELLAS AND CARPET B'AGS,
Gent's Fnrnis&ing Goods,
Of all kinds which we will sell
CHEAP FOR CASH
We purchased our goods since the dt
cline in tbe Markets and will sell at W
figures. ATKINSON & CO.
April 13th, 1SC5, .9-30-ly
Ayer's Sarsaparilla
lafltlttg Iff at
A.ROBISON, i
IKI;;IOHffli;
Main Between 1st &. 21 Street
33rowaivillo Toloarjslx-o.
Takes this method of informing the public thft
he har on hand a splendid assortnJnt of Gent's and
Ladle's ilijscs'and Chlldrens's " " '
? ;:.' BQOTS AND aQES.
3CtUtoU work done with neatness" and diFpaicb 3
impairing done on short notice, 10-30 tnnn
TIPTON ' & 'HEWETT,
v: BROWNVILLE, NEBRASKA., f 1
March 1st, '68. ly.'
Mcetlnsr of School Examiners.
Notice is herebv sriven that the Board of Schoo
Examiners of Nemaha County, Nebraska, will hold
meetings for the Examination of Teachers for
iaid Couiity, at' the office of E,v W.Themas,
til BrownviHe. en the 1st Saturday in every montn,
between the hours of one and 3 r. 31, Applicant
for certifleates are required to be present at one
o'clock, precisely, or tney will not be examined.
No person teed apply at any other time;
Uy order of the Hoard,
E. V. THOMAS, Clerk.
I April U,- VI A-Jlr T; SI rr T T T :
RARE CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN
Town Property !;!
T EE undersigned is d esirons of selling
his Block of -Buildings on Main street in
Brownv ille, N. T.
known as ' Whitney's Block," containing
2 Store Booms, respectively 18x60
and 18x80. One Saloon 24x60, One
Tenpin Alley, 12x80. . ifonr large
Booms jnd Four Bed-rooms on tee
second floor. Also, one good Dwell
ing and Ice House on the Premises.
Terms to suit purchasers. Enquire of
. . U.J. WHITNEY, or
27.tf '".i-i : r: FBARRET.: '-i , , "
HOLLADAY & CO.,
S ucc es sors to J. F . Morris. J "
Would resnectfuUv announrfe to the Citizens of
Brownville and vicinity.that they "have purchased
he l irgo and well-sslected stoek of
3 fo3
re)
AND
lTciJtduc0, paints;.';
And the entire stock froracrly kept by F. Morris.
And they will keep constantly on hand everything
usually kept in a
FIRST CLJSS DRUG STORE.
and are determined not to be underssold for cash
DR. HOLLIDAY will give his personal and un
divided attention to the business.
Prescriptions and orders carefully filled at all hours.
WHITNEYS BLOCK, MAIN STREET
BROWNVILLE NEBRASKA'
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CASH BAKGAINS !! !
r.l Y E R S & JOH ES,
') J' Dealers in
2j ' u jHLrrz'gxjELgs
JIMTRJSSES, STOVES,
Queensware Glassware,
207 Ularlietbet. SUi &9tli Streets,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
53-CAIiti AKDBEETJSE1" x-19-bnn-p
A STITCHIWTRIE SAVES NIKE!'9
LOUIS 1TALDTEB,
I at his post yet, ready to perforin all work, par
t&ininz to his business.
House and si-n painting, glaiing.and paper harg
inz. etc- at short notice, and the most approved
style. Terms cash. . Give him a call.
Shop on Main Street, east of Atkinson's Cloth
ing Store. ' i
He is prepared to do al 1 '
"w" hit o ' Teu 13 3x 1 s
W A L I, uOL O R I N G
' In the neatest and cheapest style for cas
Brownville, April 7, ly.
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An Interesting Farmer'sr Stoi J
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ALL IS WELL THAT &NDS WELL.
PART 1. . . .
Continued. - ' ' '
4 J,
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'I'm just where I want to be, of all
places in this woald, or, the next world
ei'tner, I may eay ; for 1 can't . conceive
of any greater heaven than I'm' in now.
Fin going to get well, too, spite thence
tors. . Coming home is the best medi
cine for a fellow in my condition. Not
bad to take either ? Stand here, Ruby,
my toy, ahd. let daddy look at 3. again !
,Te think thara my Ruby, Pa - Ducklow !
Why, he was a mere baby when I went
away ! '. ' : ' ' ' ;v ! '
'Reuben !' -Reuben !' ' exclaimed the
young wife, leaning over him, you are
talking too much. You promised me you
wouldn't you know.' ' r : .
Well, well, I won't But when a fel.
low's heart is chuckfull, it's har4 too shut
down on it sometimes. Don't look so,
friends as if ya .pitted me I ain't to
be pitted. I'll bet there; isn't one of ye
half as happy as I am at this minute !'
' -Here's Miss Berwick. Mother Duck
low.' said Sophronia, 'Haven't you no
ticed her V
'Ohl how do you do, Mis3 Besw'ck ?'
said Mrs. Ducklovy, appearing surprised.
Tryin' la keep out of. the way., and
make myself useful jeplisd Miss" Ber
wick, stiffly . -ii
4I don't know what I should '; do: witL
out her,' said . Sophronia, "as, 'the. tall
spinster disappear. She took bright
hold and helped me last night ; then she
anie- in again the first thirg this morn
jr. ' iQo to. jourhusbar,?,' tay3 she -to
me ; don't leave him a minute. I know
he don't want ye . out ol his sight, and
you don't want to be out of his sight, ei
ther ; soyou -'tend right to him, and I'll
do the work. There'll be enough folks
co.nin' in to hinder, but I've come in to
help,' says she. And here she's- been
ever since, h;trd at work ; for when
Miss Besvvfck says a thing.there's no u e
opposing her. that you know, Mother
Duck-low.'
Yes, she likes to have her own was,'
said Mrs. Ducklow, with a peculiar puck
er. It seeais die called at the door last
night to tell you Iteuben had come'
Called at the door! Didn't she tell
you she came in and mida us a visit ?'
No, indeed I Did she ?' ,
Mrs. Ducklow concluded, that if noth
ing had been said on that subject, she
might as weir remain silent; so she
merely remarked :
Oh, yes, a visit, for her. She a'n't
no great hand to make long stops, ye
know.' . . '
Only when she's needed,' said So
phronia; 'then she never thinks of go
ing as long as she sees anything to do.
Reuben ! you musn't talk,' Reuben !'
'I was saying,' remarked Neighbor J
Jepworth, 'it'll be too bad novv.if you
have to give up this place ; but he' -
Sophronia, unseen by her husband,
made anxious signs to- the speaker to
avoid so distressing a topic in, the inva
lid's presence.
'We are not going to worry about
that,' she hastened to say 'After we
have been favored by providence so far,
and in such extraordinary ways, we
think we can afford to trust still further.
We have ail we can think jof and attend
to to-day.; and the future will take care
of itself'", . .... &
That's right ; thai's the way to talk !
said iVIrs.Ducklow. " 'Providnnce will
take care of ye, you may be sure !' '
I should think you might get Ditson
to renew the mortgage,' observed Neigh
bor Ferring. -He can't be hard on you
under such circumstances. ; And he
can't be so foolish as to want the money.
There s no security like real estate. If
I had money to invest, I wouldn't put it
into anything else.'
'Nor I,' said Mr. Ducklow; 'nothin'
like real estate !' with on expression
of profound conviction.
...What do you think of Gov'ment
bonds?' asked Neighbor Jepworth.
I don't know.' - Mr. Ducklow scratch
ed his cheek and wrinkled his brow with
an expression of thoughlfulness and can
dor. 'I havn't given much attention to
the subject. It may be patriotic duty to
lsnd to Gov'ment, if one Has the funds
to spare.'
: ij-.L.'f.rsi '. ..' ;
Yes,', ; ?aid; Jepwor.titj warming'
When we consider that every dollar we
lend to Governmect goes to carry on the
war; and put down this cursed rebellion.'
'And to pay off the soldiers1, .put in
Reuben, raising himself on his elbows.
Nobody knows the.' suffering of soldiefs
and soldiers; families da accpunt,of Gov
ernment's inability to pay them ; off., , If
that subject ;was felt and understood as
some I know feel and understand it, Fm
sure every right-minded rnap ; with fifty
dollars to spare-would make-haste to lend
it to Uncle Sam. I tell you, I got a lit.
tie excited on this subject, coming on; in
the cars. I heard, a gentleman complaining-cf
the G overnment for not pay
ing oF its' creditors ; . he' didn't say so
much aboutthe soldiers, but he thought
contractors pught to have their claims
settled at once. At the .same time he
said lie had had twenty thousand lying
idle for two months, not knowing what
to do with it, but had finally concluded
to invest it in railroad stock. ; -Have ye
any Government stock ?' said his. friend.
Not a dollar's-' worth,' said he ; 'I'm
afraid of it.' , Sick as I was; I couldn't
lie and hear ihat.; A'nd do you know
the -reason,' said. 1, -why Government
cannot pay off its creditors ? - I'll tell ye,'
said I.' 'It is because it hasn't the mon
ey. ..And it hasn't becausesuch men as
you, who have your thousands lyicg idle
refuse to lend to ycur . country, because
you are afraid. That's ' the extent of
your patriotism : you are afraid ! What
do you think of us whohave gone into
the war, and been willing to risk,every
thing, uot only our . business . and , our
property, but life and limb? I have
ruined rhy.elf personally said I. 'lost
my propepty and my health,, to be of ser
vice ta my country. I don't regret it,
though I should never recover, I shall
qot regret it.. I'm a tolerably patient,
philosophical sort of .fellow, but I havn't
patience npr,t philosophy enougn 'o .hear
such men as you abuse the Government
for not doing what it's your business to
assist in doing.' .
Good for you, Reuben !' exclaimed
Mr. Ducklow, who really f el t obliged to
the yonng soldier for placing the previ
ous day's investment in such a strong
pitriotic light. ( I've oily done my du
ty to Gov'ment, let Miss Beswick say
what she will thought he.) You
wound him up, I guess. Fact, you state
the case so well, Reuben, I believe, if I
had any funds to spare, I shouldn't hes
ilate a minute, but go right off and in
vest in Gov'ment bonds.'
That might be well, enough, if you did
it from a sense of duty said Neighbor
Ferring, who was somithing of a croak
er, and not much of a patriot. 'But as
an investment, it would be the wust ye
could make.'
: ;Ye think so?' said Mr Ducklow,with
quick alarm.
Certainly-; said Ferring. 'Gov'ment
will repudiate. It will have to repudi
ate. The enormous debt never can be
paid. Your interest in gold is a tempt
ation jest now ; but that won't be paid
much longer, and then your bonds won't
be wuth any more 'n so much brown ; pa
per.' 'I I don't think so said Mr. Duck
low, who nevertheless .turned pale,
Fei ring gave his opinion in such a pos
itive, oracular way. 'I don't believe I
should be frightened, even if I had Gov"
ment securities in : my-, hands ! Don't
you, Jepworth ?' , ;
'They're mighty resky things to have
in the house that's one objection to era,
replied Jepworth, thu adding breath to
Ducklow's Already kindled alarm.
'That's so I' said Ferring, emphatic
ally. I read in the papers almont .eve
ry day about somebody's haying cowpon
bonds stold.?.- . ,r- ,
I should, be more afraid jf fires ob
served Jppworth.
But they're this to be considered in fa
vor ot fires said Reuben : 'If the bonds
burn up, they won't have to be paid.
So what is, your loss is the country's
gain.'. ; i..
Bu isn't there any isn't there any
remedy ?' inquired Ducklow, scarace
able to sit in his chairs ;
There'a iio risk at all; if a man sub
scribes for registered bonds said Reu
ben. 'They're like railroad stock. But
if you have the coupons, you must look
out for them
Why didn't I buy registered bonds ?"
said Ducklow to himself. His chair was
becoming like a keg of gunpowder with
a lighted fuse inserted. The familiar
style or expression -x our -bonds 'you
must look out used' by Ferring and
Reuben, was not calculated to relieve
his embarrassment. He fancied that he
. i 'u 15(1 v ,i' 1 , ' -. - r
was suspected cf owning Government
securities, and thai these careless phra
ses were based upon that surmise'. He
could keep his seat nomor.e.
Watt, 'Reuben! I must be drivin'
home, I VposeV Left everything' at
loose ends. ' ! ''was ' In' Such' a hurry to
see ye, and find but if there's anything
I can do for you.'
As tor that said'Reuben, 'I've got a
trunk over in town which couldnl be
ought last night. If . you will have
that sent for I'll .I'll be obliged to ye.1
Sartin V sartin !' And Mr, ' Duck
low drove away, greatly to the relief of
Mrs. Ducklow, who listening to the
alarming conversation and remembering
the bonds under the carpet, and ' the
matches in the pantry, and Taddy's pro
pensity to mischief, felt herself (as" she
afterwards confessed) 'jest ready to fiy.'
PART II.,
Mr. Ducklow had scarcely turned the
corner of the street, when, looking anx
iously ia the direction of hi3 homestead,
he saw a column of smoke.. It was di
rectly over the spot where he knew his
house to be satisfied. He guassed at
, glance , what had happened. The
frightful catastrophe foreboded had be
fallen. . Taddy had set the house afire. '
Thern bonds! them bonds! he ex
claimed, distractedly. He did not think
so much of the house: house and furni
ture were insured ; if they were burned
the inconvenience would be great indeed,
and at any other time . the thought cf
such an' event would have been a sufH-
. ....
cient cause for trep idation. but pow his
chief, his onlyaaxiety was the bonds.
They were not insured. .They would be
a dead loss. ,Acd what added sharpness
to his pangs, they would be a loss which
he must keep a secretnas .he , had kept
their existence a secret, a loss which be
could hot confess, and of which he could
not complain. Had he not just givn his
neighbors tounderstand tha. he had no
such property 1 , And his wife, was she
not at that very moment, if not- serving
up a lie on the subject, at last paring the
truth very thinindeed ?
A man would think observed Fer-
v. w m m .
ring, 'that Uucklow naa some o tnem
bunds on hihands, and got scare t he
took such a sudden start. He has, has
n't he, Mrs. Ducklow ?'
'Has what v said Mrs. Ducklow, pre
tending ignorance.
'Some o' them cowpon bonds. I rath
er guess he's got some.
'You mean Gov'ment bonds ? Duck
low some ? 'That ain't at all hkely he'd
spee'late in them, withoutsaying some
thing to me about it ! No, he could n't
have any without my knowing, it, I'm
sure !'
How demure, how innocent she look
ed, plying her knitting needles, and
stooping to take up a stitch ! How lit
tle at that moment she knew of Duck-
low's trouble, and its terrible cause !
Ducklow's first impulse was to drive
on and endeavor at all hazards to snatch
the bonds from the flames. His next
was, to return and al.trm his neighbors,
and obtain their assistance. But a min
ute's delay might be fatal so he drove
on,, screaming 'Fire! fire! at the top cf
his voice.
But the old mare was a slow-footed
animal ; and Ducklow had . no whip.
He reached forward and struck her
with the rain.
Git up! git up! Fire! Fire!'. scream
ed Ducklow. 'Oh, them bonds ! them
bonds ! Why didn't I give the money
to Reuben ? Fire ! fire !'
But dint of screaming and slapping
urged herefrom a trot into a gallop,
which was scarcely an improvement as
to speed, and certainly not as to grace.
It was like tbe gallop of andd 'eow!
Why do n't ye go along !' he cried de
spairingly. Slap, slap ! He knocked his own hat
on with the loose end of the rein. It
fell under the wheels. He cast one look
behind, to satisfy himself that it had
been very thoroughly .run over and
crushed into the dirt, and left it to its
fate... .
-Slap, slap! 'Fire' fire !' Canter, can
ter ! Neighbors looked out of their win
dows, and, recognizing Ducklow's. wag
on and old mare in such an astonishing
plight, and Ducklow without his hat-
rising from his seat, and reaching for
ward in wild attitudes, brandishing the
reins, at the same time ; rend jng the az
ure with pells, thought he must be in
sane. ....
He drove to the top of tho bill, and
looking beyond; in expectation of S2einnr
his house" wrappecl'fn Ilames, disoverfd
that the smoke proceeded from a brush
heap which, hjs. neighbor Atkins was bur
ning in the field near by.
The revulsion of feeling that ensued
was almost - to; much-for the excitable
Ducklow. His strength-wept out cf him.
For a little whila there-sccned to be
nothing left of nim-but tremor aLd cold
sweat. Difficult as it had been to get
the old mare in motion, il was now even
more difficult to stop, her. f
WThy ! what has got into. Bucklow'a
eld mare ? She's., running away with
him ! WTho ever heard of such a tiling!'
And Atkinswatching thfUudkrus spec
tacle from his. field became almost as
weak as Ducklow was from the effects of
car. " ' j ( ;"
At lengthy Ducklow succcededjn stop
ping the old mares speed, and in turning
her, about- It was necessary to drive
back for his hat.' By this time 'ho cculd
hear. a chorus of shout3. 'Fire ! firs
over the hi'l.' Ho had aroused all the
neighbors a3 be passed, and, now they
were flocking to extinguish the'ffames.
'A false alarm; ' said Ducklow? look
ing marvellously sheepish,", as he. met
them. 'Nothingt bu Atkin's brush-hfap !
Pl'Seems to trie ycu ought tojhave found
that out before you raised all crcificn
with your yells I' 'said one hyperbolical
fellow. You looked - like tho flying
Dutchman ! This ycur hat ? : I thought
it was a dead cat in the road. No fire,
no fire?' turning back to. his comrads
only one of Ducklow's jokes.', ,
Nevertheless, two or threo boys wre
there who would not be-convinced, but
continued to leap' up, swing their capi
and scream 'Fire !' againt"all reincs
staance.,; Ducklcw did not wait to enter
into explanation, but, turning : the old
mare about again, drove home amid the
laughter of the bystanders '' and the
screams of the ' misguided youngsters.-
As he approached the house, he.met
raddy rushing wildly up the street.
Thaddeus ! where ye goin Thad
deus ?' ' ' ; ; - ;
. .'Goin' to tho fire V cred TadJy. '
There is n't any fire, boy !'..:
'Yes' there is ! Did n't ye hear 'em?
They've been yelpinilike fury v '
It's nothin but Atkin's brush. '
'That 'all ?' And Taddy appeared
very much disappointed. 'I thought
there was goin' to be sum fun. I won
der who was such a fool a3 to yell ju3t
for a darned old brushrheap !, '
Ducklow did not inform him. .
I've got to drive over to town and git
Reuben's trunk. You'stand by the
marewhile I step in and brush my hat.
Instead of applying himself at once to
the restoration cf his bcavsr, he histen-
ed to the sitting room, to sqj that the
bonds were sae ' ' "
Heavens and earth!' said Du;klow.
The chair irhich had been carefully
planted in the spot where they were con
cealed, had been removed. Three or
four tacks had been taken -out and the
pushed from the "wall. There was-'ttraw
scattered about. Evidently Taddy had
been interrupted, in the middle if the
ransarking, by the alarm of fire. ''Indeed
he was even now creeping into the house
to see what notoce'- Ducklow would take
to these evidences of his mischief.'
In great trepidation the farmer thrust
in TktaPinnsff tnn mm4 lt..n .1
untill he found the' envelap3- 'pre3icely
where it had been placed the night be
fore, with the tape tied around it, which
his wife had put on 10 prevent ' its con
tents. Great was the joy of Ducklow.
Great also was the wrath of him, when
he turned and discovered Taddy.' r.
Did n't I tell you to stand ly the old
mare?' J " -"
She won't stir,rsaid Taddy, shrinking
away again.
Come here ! And Ducklow grasped
him by the collar !'
It wasn't me ! beginning to, whisper,
and ram his fit3 into his eyes.
Dont tell me it was'nt you ?' Ducklow
sook him until his teeth " chattered
What was you pullin' up the carpet for?'
Lost a rnaoble ?' snivelled Taddy.
Lost amarble ! Ye did n't lose it
under the carpet, did ye ?' shaking him
again. -
Didn't know but it might p. got under
the carpet, marbels roll so explained
Taddy, as soon as he, could get his
breath.
'Well,' sir !'. Ducklow administered a
resounding box on his ear. .'Don't you dj
such a thing again, if you loso a million
marbles !
Han't got a m;I!ion !' Tddy wept,
rubbing his cheek. 'Han't got but f cull
9WT . i ""''. I m
Y on t ye Duy me some to-cay '
To be continued.
