Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-02-02
THE REPUBLICAN.
THE RIVAL WAREHOUSES;.

Of passengers; but for some unexplainable
cause. On unusual degree Of monotony pre-
vailed. IT'S true. the card players were
ct work. with their accustomed energy, and
lite groups of passengers were earnestly
engaged over the quiet game of checkers.
or 'draughts.' while one little circle only
were absorbed in that old, but popular
game-'chess.' A large number of pas
sengers were sitting in the forward saloon,
gazing listlessly at each other, apparently,
in . state of stupefaction.
Being of an active temperament. and
fond OF excitement, we could not suffer
ennni upon such an occasion TO get the
upper hand OF rs, so, with view to kick
ing mp some kind of rumpus, for our
own sake and the relief of the passengers
generally, we walked boldly into the ca p
tain's Office. and laid the whole matter be-
fore the distinguished commander
1--WE have no music on board" the cap
tain remarked, cor we might wake the
passengers up with little hop on the light
fantastic
"Well." we replied, looking carelessly
over the list on the passenger roll, 1--WE
n.ust have some excitement, for the pas
sage is really wearysome"
Just a. that moment orr eyes fell upon
q name distinguished in the annals Of dab
isrs-no less parsonage than the cclebra
ted wizard and ventrilo1uist. Signor Dlitz.
Here was indeed a reason for crying
Eureka" and forthwith we proceeded in
search Of the mysteries wizard. In few
moments the Signor was found, quietly re-
posing in his state room. and the whole
difficulty 1.-THE occasion for eloquence) ell
oquently laid before him. Bitz consented
20 create little "harmless fun." as he
termed it; but the sequel proved it more
Jimmy than harmless. Bat, without an
ticipafing the wizard entered the stewards
and providing himself with few huge
hinge slices of bread. and obtaining some Of
his little animate assistants. he announced
himself prepared. but remarked that we
must select good subject, for on that sell
ection depends the fun. We entered the
forward saloon noiselessly, arm in arm,
and advanced toward the quiet, sleepy
looking passengers, who were collected
together without air or object. While
running our eyes rapidly around the saloon
in search of victim, our attention was
directed toward young man dressed in a
deep suit of black. who was seemingly alb
sorbed in a book which he was attentively
pe.nsing. We "nudged" the Signor,
pointed significantly at the young man,
and received from the former an affirmative
answer by q quiet movement of the head.
The Signor picked up stool, seated him.
self unceremoniously between the young
stranger and the end of the table near
by This movement arrested the at
tention of the stranger, who looked up in
quiringly
"You seem to be much interested In
.yonr book. sir" the Signor remarked.
"Yes, sir" he replied, "a good book is
to me preferable to good dinner"
Signor-"That depends upon the length
of time you have tasted. BY the way. i
did not see you at the dinner tablet"
Stranger-"No, si-, / preferred my
book
I signor-"one dollar is too high for
single meal; commend your economy"
Stranger Indignantly. ~ eat uhen
hungry. whatever the pricel''' fs-00 -
Signor-I spoke of economy because
observed some provisions in your hat"
Stranger Tin an offended tone )-'.Pro-
visions, sir? l carry no provisions with
me. / always eat at the public table, and
pay for it toop'
The whole attention of the passengers
considerable interest manifested by the
company in the peculiar subject under dis
cussion.
Signor lifting up the gents hat from
his side. and passing it under the eyes OF
theentire group.)-1 do not wish to Of
fend you, sir, but see here is quite sup
ply Of provisionsl"
This created not little niarriment at the
expense Of the stranger, which soon In
creased to a laugh, as the wizard drew forth
slice after slice of stale bread from the
young mans hat. The stranger bit his
lips in confusion, and fixed his gaze upon
thu ssignor, then, withaa smile, got up
from his seat, and moved toward his state
room. -. 1870 49, s.- 49, IN
"Frightened!'' says one of the lockers
on smiling at the sudden disappearance Of
che stranger. fsssa
SCI Stranger emerging from his state
room) No, not frightened, exactly ]
merely put away my book. because find
there is going to be fun aboard. and when
there sfun about. / want to be counted in,
for that is my forte"
Lockers on. Enthusiastically GOOD
bravo. bravol Go it, little 'un-you'rc o
match for him.
The stranger had barely finished his re-
marks when alcud yelping and swapping
was beard at his heels. and the passenger.
began to scatter, thinking rabid dog was
iuthsif midst; but few minutes served tc
prove the barking and yelping anothe'
trick of the ventriloquist.
During the excitement about the dog
tbe signor seemed constantly brushing
sorcthing from behind his ear. and, be
coming much annoyed by continual buz
ziHg at his head, requested one Of the pas
sengers to examine his neck, for he was
fearful wasp had taken passage upon the
boat. and was engaged in the exclusive
business of annoy ing him. But an cx
animation proved the signor's fears ground
less. and the fun with the stranger contin
ued- Now came the squealing OF a pig
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