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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17
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is this the way you would thTy to desave an
innocent man to his destruetiOng Faith, aud
there's not dozen beans left in the pot, and
I'll not draw them at all. .
He was peremptorily ordered to take one
out at once.
"0h, its for murtherin' me ye are. ye
bloody spalpeens," said Pat, ''wid out judge
or jury. see that as plain as the nose on
my face. Yees let tho ither-men pick and
choose rs it suited 'em, out of scores of beans,
and now there isn't dozen left In the pot,
and I've no choice scarcely at all. Diyil take
such a lot;hery, say 1. Bat suppose there's
no help for it, SO here gOes"
And Pat drew forth his bean, aud eyery>
body, even the Mexican officers themselves,
believe, were rejoiced when it proved to be
q white one.
"There. you bloody nagurs," said Pat.
handing the bean to the officer, ait ,cds a
black one. but offered up a short prayer to
Saint Pathrick, you see, aud in the twinkhng
of an eve he convarted ii into n white one :
Hooray for Saint Pathrick aud Old Ireland
forever"
When the drawing was completed, the
white and black beans were carefully counted
over again, and the number found to tally
withthat of our men,. These that had drawn
black beans were kept separate from the rest
of us, and in few moments after the draw
ing was concluded. they were marched off in
two squads, and shortly afterwards repeated
volleys of musketry were heard, aud We knew
that their cares aud troubles were forever
ended in this world.
One of them, however, n man by the name
of Shepperd, as we learned subsequently,
made most miraculous escape for the time
being. When they were fred upon by ths
guard, Shepperd fell and pretended to be dead,
though, in fact, he was only slightly wounded.
lie was left on the ground with the dead
bodies of his companions, and when night
came he got up aud went of without being
observed The next morning when the Mex
leans examined the bodies again, they were
greatly astonishcd to fud that one was missing,
and could not be accounted for satisfactorily
in any way. Shepherd wandered around for
several weeks without being recuptured, but
at length he was discovered, taken back to
saltillo, and si.Ot to death in the public squire,
and his body carried out and left uuburied on
the commons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17

when he got them He would not answer
the question, but replied that "they were SO
blotted he could not make anything out of
them" He further stated that 1.-THE books he
sent out to the respective townships were the
books that he received" The question was
also asked whether Mr.. Washin gton Moler's
name was on the book when he received it,
He answered, sit was not that neither Mr..
Moler's nor Mr.. Dukes never should be-
81 am member of the Board, and intend to
remain one."
The testimony of Mr.. Hawn was that ''he
was a member of the Board Of Registration,
and still remained So" The question was
asked of MIR. Hawu, "What do you know
about the books 2" He answered that ''they
were signed and sealed, aud ready to be sent
out to tue respective townships the next
morning" The question was asked, ''Was
Mr.. Washington Moler's name on the Regis
tration Books 2" He answered, "Yes, put
it on" He was asked the question, "Did
you see the books at the electionW He au-
swered, 81 only saw two" sWere they the
same books that you helped to sign aud seal Z"
He answered, "They we're not" The ques-
ton was asked, "Were you drunk When the
books were signed and seaed?" He an
swered, II was as drunk as anl now Inever
was drunk but once in my life"
We, the undersigned, do certify that the
above is the evidence given In before the
grand jury, to the best of our knowledge, we
being members of that body.
JOS d. HOLMES,
A. NJ. SPoNsELLER,
WASHINGTON SPANGLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17

Death Of AdoIphe Buisiay-He Falls from a
7fape=e Bar Fyy Feet High.
The news of the fatal accident to Adolphe
RuisIny. the young and accomplished eymnast
so well known and highly respected here, has
already been referred to in these columns. AS
most of the reports heretofore published have
been incorrect in many particulars. we have
taken the trouble to translate from the various
Journals of the City of Mexico the following
detailed accounts OF the sad affair:
A frightful accident occurred ON February
9th at the equestrian aud aerObatic enter
tainment given at Plaza de TorOs. Ithad been
announced in the programme that NJ. Montana
would 20 up with balloon, performing on
the trapeze bar. For some unknown cause
the Mexican cquilibrist did not make his ap-
pearance, and it was decided. in consequence,
that the youngest son of NJ. Buislayi aged
about twelve years, should execute the ascen-
sion.
+ NJ. Adolph Buislay.happened to.bc present
simply as "A spectator At the moment when
his Young brother was about to ascend,
Adolph jumped into the arena and:ohered to
take his place, remarking that he did not wish
an accident to happen. He took off his coat,
and Keeping on the leather buskins- he was
wearing at the time, he caught the balloon as
it ascended, hanging by his feet from the
trapeze. On the sides Of the arena were large
posts ,;the extTemities Of which we're connect
edIby transverse bars OnTisiug, the ballOOn
was tossed by II violent wind against one, Of
thesesposts At the same moment the head
Of the saeronaut struck violently against 1t, aud
before he had time to recover himself the
trapeze became eutGDgled in the traverse far
above and the force of the wind caused the
ropes attaching it to the balloon 10 break
The trapeze. .bar being thus detached, the un-
fortunate acrobat, after several unsuccessful eff
forts to lisentangle himself and to cling to the
post, was precipitated head foremost to the
ground, about fifty feet. During his fall he
was noticed to describe several somersauits
before reaching. the ground. Many persons
hastened into the arena to the assistance of
the unfortunate man, the victim Of his frater-
nal devotion. His fall was so terrible that he
was at first thought to be killed. He lay,
bruised and inanimate upon the ground, and
the blood gushed from his nose and mouth.
The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed among
the spectators many ladies tainted, and gem
tlemen rushed to his rescue. He was found
not to be killed outright, and, notwithstanding
his severe injuries, the physicians for a while
entertained hopes of his recovery. He how
ever expired on the 10Th Of March, after ten
days of The most cruel suffering, deep ply regret
ted by all who knew him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17
POEFIOAL.
rHEsTRuNDLE BED.

As rummaged through the garret,
List'ning TO the falling rain
As it battered on the shingles,
And against the window-paue,
Peeping over chests and boxes.
Which with dust were thickly SPREAD
Saw in the farthest corner
What was once my trundle bed
And drew it from the recess
Where il had remained so long,
Hearing all the while the music
OF my mothers voice in song,
As she sung in sweetest accents,
What since have often read.
EHush, my dear, lie still and slumber,
Holy angels guard thy bed.''
Az I listened, recollectious
That though. had been forgot,
Come. with allthe gush of memory,
Rushing, thronging to the tpOt,
AsI wandered back 10 childhood,
To those merry days of yore,
When knelt beside my mother,
By this bed upon the floor.
Thrn it was, with hends 60 gently
Placed upon my infant head,
That che taught my lips to utter
Carefully the words sue said.
Never can they be forgotten,
Deep are they in memory craven
"Hallowed he Thy name, q Fatheri
Father Thou who art in Heaven"
This she taught me, then she told me
Ofits import great and do ep,
After which learned to utter
.'Now lay me down to sleep"
Then it was with hands uplifted,
And in accents soft and mild,
That my mother asked "Our Father!"
s.Father, do Thou bless my cbiid.''
Years have passed, and that dear mother
Long has InouIdered meath the sod,
And thrust her sainted spirit
Revels IN the house OF God.
But that scene at summer twilight
Never has from memery fed,
And it comes in all its freshness
When see my trundle bed,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17

GRAMMEn IN THE BACK -WooDs.-"Class
in Grammor may come on the floor now, John
you commence 'All the world is in debt
Parse world"
"World is general noun, common metre,
objective case, and governed Miller"
Very we'll. Sam, parse debt"
"Debt is a common noun, oppressive mood,
and dreadful case"
"That'll do Read the next sentence"
"Boys and girls must have their play"
"Phillips, parse boys"
"Boys am particular noun, single number,
uncertain mood, laughable case, and agrees
with girls"
THE next"
"Boys is musical noun, inferior number,
conjunctive mood, and belongs to the girls,
with which it agrees"
School is dismissed"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17

A clergyman, coming out of the water
with woman he had baptized, asked her
how she felt in her mind He was not a lit
tie surprised to hear her answer, 'Bully."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17

- Pulpit eloquence in the Quaker district
in Philadelphia is considered to be dead ST,
lencc aggravated by an occasional groan."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17
VIM. Knabe & Co.,
Manufacturers of
GRAND, SQUARE And UPRIGHT


Riano EoEtS9.
wARERooMs,
No. $50 W.. Baltimore ST, near Eutaw,
s BALTIMORE, MD.
HShese Instruments have been before the Public for
i nearly Thirty years, ard upon their excellency
aione attained AN USPUEcHAsED PRE- -EhISEScE,
which pronounces them unequaled. Their
TONE
com bines great power sweetness and fine singing
quality, we'll great purity OF information, and
evenness throug hont the entire scale, Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic, and entirely free from the
stiffness found in SO many Pianos. lu
WORKMANSHIP
they uaexcellcd, using none bot the very best
SEASONED aATERIAL. the large capital employed in
business enabling to keep continually an i'm
nense stock of lumber, &c, on band
O. All our Square Pianos have our New Improved
Overstrung scale and the Agratfe Treble.
We would call special attention to our late i'm
proyements in
GRAN8 PIANaS AND SQUARE GR4NDS,
PATESrED AUGUST II, 1866,
Which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet been attained.
Every PiaaS Fully Warranted for 3 Years.
Sole Wholesa lie gcncy for CARIART & NEED
HAMS Celebrated PAELoR ORGA ANS and CHURCH
ii uARHoSIuN5.
wSI. KNABE K CO.,
Ne. $50 West Baltimore St., ncar Eutaw.
April IS, IS7O-Iy. BALTIMORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17
Howard House.

Howard Street, near Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, ND.
DANIEL VILE tS SON, Proprietsrs.
BoARD---s2. so PER DAY.
April 90, lS10-6in.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-17
From the San Francisco FigASO,I
Terrible fall from Balloon.

Death Of AdoIpAe Baistay-He Fails from a
7rope=e Bar Fytty Feet High.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Since Beecher wrote that unfortunate
letter to Hoosier boy, acknowledging the
receipt of cat, he has received so many
similar favors from western urchips tthey
took this occasion to express their felines to
him that he thinks seriously of establishing
a fddIe.string factory.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
versy.

A $4,000 statue OF Psyche, nearly fin
ished, stolen from Thorwaldsen's studio. in
Rome, in l840, was discovered last month
by a German, who found it uninjured under
the roof of house he had rented.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
C 0 M N { R Clkl.


1slssRaphsd TO the Argus.
oHcAso, June l3.
Flour-Medium brands in geod demand but
holders generally rather above buyers views.
Wheat-Unsettled but moderately active, and
closed at yesterdays prices; 81 1l@1 lit cash
81 I24 seller last half, with sales on open Board
this afternoon at 81 ll@2 liz for last half. No
| quiet at 81 19@1 19a; No. 8 steady at 81 ole
| OF; rejected frmer at s9@92c.
Corn-DulI and unsettled; No. : closed lower
at s33Ms4c cash and seller month; s6a@s7 sell
er July; this afternoon sales of the latter option
at s64; rejected closed firm at &c; no grade quie
and steady at roc.
Oau-More active, and closed strong at 9o5'
cash.
Rye-DulI; etYictly fresh No. selling at ea(a
S5&c. closing at inside rate.
Barley-Nominal. =,
Provisions-Quict, and steady and nominally
unchanged.
Butter-Quist.
1ggs-EssisE ct 10.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

President Grant, with his family, fshed
for trout at Westport, Pa, Friday. The
weather was incement and the sport had
Towards night the President was seizsd with
q longing for home and departed on the
first freight train.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Samuel Kinds, of Baltimore, died Oh
Tuesday evening, aged 60. He was formerly
sheriff of this county, and had been PresI.
dent of the Board of Police Commissioners
He was prominently connected with the
Methodist Episcopal 4 Church here.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

A Californian Is making special dozen of
wine as present to Mr.. Grant. There Is
another sort of California quartz which
would be more acceptable but in any even,
we fear the places are ell filled. 1t isn't
every day that new mission can be created
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

A young shoddyite in New York makes a
great display in hotels and public places by
lighting his cigars and cigarettes with
green backs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The upper class of Amherst College will
have their class supper in Boston on the
18th proximo.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Gar Alexander and King William OF
Prussia are together at the baths of Ems,
and, according to the Paris Constitutional
have been discussing the Schlesvig contro
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
1t. Louis Market.

1t. louis Market.
Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
ST. LOUIS, June l3.
Flour-Firm and quiet; holders asked an sd-
vance but buyers held back fall supers ~ 4Os
1 90; y &475 XX 81 95sb so.
Wheat-Firm, closing higher; No 2spring 92c;
No; 2 fall 81 l5sl liz No 81 22!al IS; choice
81 30al ~.
Confirm and better; mixed Sec yellow
92a95c; white 9Scasl 90.
0ats-Firm at 57a5Sic.
Rye-Stesdy at 77s7sc.
Wbisky-Dull at 81 o..
Cattle-Active at s. 75aT rs.
Hogs-Stesdy at 81 75aS 90.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Gsn. B. F Butler is said TO be dramstized
in the title role of French play called
"The Fiend of New Orleans"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Archduchess Sophia is sbou. to erec, in
the suburbs of Vienna a chapel TO the memo
~ of her illfated son Maximilian.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

SN0S = OIk B2A8Ik0t-
Tslsgraphed to the Ansus.
Nav YoRK, June Is.
Cotton-Quiet; middling upla.ds %.
Flour-5alOc better and in good demand; supers
IS 25a5 SO.
: hi.ky-Dull at 81 O5.I o5i, chiefly the in
side prices.
Wheat-2asc better, closed heavy and lower
No 2 Milwaukee 81 80, winter red 81 4fal45.
ftCorn-0pened a shade frmer and closed steady
new mixed 81 O7ai Os.
Oate-Firm at 62tc in store.
Mess Pork-Dull.
Mess Beef-Firm and active but unclaimed.
Lard Unchanged.
Wool-Quiet; 40s50o for domestic feeces; 2ss
40e for pulled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The Courier. Journal observes that Sens.
tor Sprague is much esteemed for his purse.
nal worth
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The shovelers in the grain elevators a,
Buffalo are on a strike, and the propretors
have been anticipating a riot.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Decoration day was cele ebrated in Canton
Ohio, BY burying soldier Whether he
was especially killed for the occasion is left
in doubt by the local dispatches.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Swinburne has issued collectio on called
Songs before Sunrise" A wit suggests tha,
"We won't 60 home till morning" should be
among them
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Bsbaud Laribiere has been ected Grand
Master of the Masonic order IN Franco, in
place of General Mellinet. declined.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Miss Ann Cary, niece of Gen. Samuel
Cary, of Ohio, is preparing to carry On the
practice of law.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Red Cloud departed for the west Saturday,
via New York. Before leaving Washington
he visited the Indian office and made q
farewell speech.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Toombs was appropriately selected as or,
ator at the graves of the Confederate dead
at Knoxville Yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

John Fisk, American Consul at Lei,h
Scotland, has been arrested for some cause
not announced, and taken to London, -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The principal occupation of the ''girl of
the period" is said to be TO sit at the win
dow aud watch for "the coming man"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

telegram from Constantinople SAWS that
the number of lives lost in the great confla
grafton may be safely set down at 900.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

stocks and Money.
rslegr.phsd 70 the Ansus.
NsW YonK, June 10.
The bank statement shows heavy decrease in
every item. Some money has gone west. Dur
ing the week the general trade of the city Is
dull.
Money-Easy at 4@5 per cent. on call.
Gold-Dull but steady; closing at 81 l2s.
Govsrments-Higher and firm.
Coupons-6s of 81, l.ls4: 5-20's, '62, liz;
"a, Lila; 'o5, Lila; new, l.l3s; 81, LA; 'es
LA; l0-40's, l,0s4-
Currency sixes-Ll4.
Stocks-Slightly lower but closed heavy.
Western Union Telegraph, 3ss.
L. S. Express, 4S4.
Pacific Mail, 45s.
N. Y. Central-l00.
Erie-22.
Northwestern-74i. Preferred s0a.
Rock Island, l.2ls.
st. Paul, 6Ti. Preferred SO.
Toledo 4 Wabash, COZ. Preferred -.
Fort Wayne, got.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

). Howard Livingston, recently reported
murdered at Oswego, New York, is now in
ChicRoo
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Chinese lawyer finds numerous ellen Is
among his countrymen in San Jose, Cali
fornia
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
YAST1LE8,
ASTHMA.

Il TDDER'S PASTTLES. Sare Relief for
~ Asthma. Price 40 cents by mail.
STOWELL CO.,
Je6-ddwiy Chsrlestown, Mass.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
Hollands s German Hitters

f. entirely vsaiar- ssII contains no liquor. II 10
q compound oF = 'gii EE'urts lh' Roots. Herbs,
aud Bark nom winch '--. ANtrsci- arr made, are
gathered rr,,m G.r.ua.s Nj tie Medical virtues
extracted from 'IrT IS syri Z. 8" chemist. These
ertrEG- are Then h-yArgi 20 ti- country io be used
expressly Tor the u' ,e-e Ritterr. There
t. alcoholic -uhstAuyc n any kind used In com
pounding the BitOr- hence i II the only Btters that
can be used Nurro sicnh"iic stimulauts are
not advisable
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

EON. GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
Ju.tice Of the Supreme Court o. Pennsylvania.
Pun AnEI PBiA. June I. ISIS.
1 have found hy experience that lloufand's Ger
man Biers l. a very good tonic, relieving dyriepuc
symptoms almost directly
GEORGE SHARswOOD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
HON. WN. 7 ROGERS,
Nayor NJ the city o' Buffalo. y. !

M.YOR'- OrFJrE. BUFFkLo, June - lss.
I have used - Huufauds German Bitters and Tonic"
An NV family during, the psst year and can recon-
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yipor 10 She system Their use has been productive
oSnecidedly beneficial effects. WM r. ROGERS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

An Indian female preacher has been mar
rying couple and kissing the bridegroom
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania,
writc-
Pu1-AnELFHIA. March 16 1851
find " "Hooh1ni's Gr-nsn Biiiers'' l. good tonic,
uscfl IN diseases uf the digestive organs, and Of pcat
benefit IN o, debility and o nervous acaon
GEO W WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The National Photographers Association
at Cleveland adjourned yesterday afternoon
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

Ben. Wade has gone to Eaton for the
purpose of drinkin mineral water.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
HON. LANES THOMPSON.

HON. JAMES THOMPSON,
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
FIfiIaDEiIIIA. April IS. IsN-
i consider " HoOiaud's German Ritters" valuable
medicine In ul attack " Indigestion or Dys
pepsia. csn certify this from eNperieucr of 4
Your, with Tespeci, JAMES THOMSON
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13
HON. JAMES n. WOOD.

Ex-Mayor Of Williamspor', frHn-yl'sn'A
take great pleasure in recommending = HoohAnd .
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-13

The Presidents late trip is said to have
been on off fshal business.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1870-03-03
Meeting of the Authors.

Mr.. C-,a gentleman who haC
just published his first attempt at au-
thorship, which met with remarkable
success, was shortly after met by q
seedy-loOking individual in the Queen S
Hotel. Toronto. The latter extended
his hand. and, in tragic manner, ex-
claimed:
"Allow me, sir, to welcome YOU to
our ranks, the noble ranks of author
ship"
The peculiar appearance of the indi-
vidual rather amused c., and he
replied:
"Thank you, sir; but may | venture
to ask who you are, and what work
bears your name?"
Certainly, sir. Have you ever
beard of Tennyson, the poet laureate?"
"Yes," said Mr..
"Well, I'm not he. But have you
heard of Longfellow?"
"Yes, but l have never seen him" !"
"Well, l am not he
"Then who the dickens are you?"
"Ah! there. Have you ever heard
of Charles Dickens?"
"Yes; but l know you are not Char
les Dickens"
"No, sir, 1 am neither Tennyson,
Longfellow nor Dickens; but, sir, 1.
the individual who stands prominently
before you, in the noble person of a
mani, sir, am"
"Well, sir, who are you, and of what
are you the author?"
81, sir, am Jonathan Ezekiah Wash
ington Jefferson Piggleton, and l am
the celebrated author of recipe for
taking grease-spots, tar, oil and all
stains out of cloth, wood, marble, car
pets, etc., and of which 1 will be most
happy to sell you, or any other man
who looks upon me, for the small sum
Of twenty cents"
Mr.. c. collapsed.