Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 March 1890 — Jem Browne’s Stratagem. [ARTICLE]

Jem Browne’s Stratagem.

For several years before his death frequent draughts of sherry became a necessity with Jem Browne. OAving to poverty, however, he was ill able to provide it. Attracted by the announcement “Funerals supplied.” BroAvneone day, Avhen fatigued in his rambles, waited upon an undertaker, his face buried in a handkerchief, his voice inaudible from emotion. The man ran for a decanter of wine; BroAvne di-ank and was relieved. He asked several questions about scarfs and hat bands, coffins, hearses, mutes and coaches. The undertaker assured him that he would provide all. BroAvne at last stood up to leave. “But you have not told me where I am to find the remains,” remarked the undertaker. “You said you would find everything —find the body,” exclaimed Browne, as he left the house and rapidly turned the corner.