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sidewalk Gossip.


o. this dreadful weather, here we are IL
November, and the Thermometer standing
at 39lfe. This thing OF turning the season,
up-side-down, in this way, doesn't suit this
old Gossip one hit, nor anyone else we have
seen.
Judge Battles charge to the Grand Jury
on Monday was tight affair on bawdy
houses. We hope that body Of conserya.
tors Of the morals OF the country will do
their duty In the premises. The open and
shameless way prostitution Is carried on In
this city, richly deserves the toughest legal
treatment allowed under the statute.
The boys who were run over by the bull
at the fair, are all getting better, though
they still hobble about the "streets" on
crutches. They make pltiful appearance,
anyhow.
And now It's Nichols & Pages where the
crowd goes to get hats. The hats are very
elegant, 10 be sure, but the effect isn't so di-
wine. IA on the other crowd which goes to
ludecus' for the same purpose. The diff
ference is natural one, however, and can
not, In any sense, be charged up against
Nichols ~ Page, because all mortal man
can do for the human form divine In the
way OF an elegant hat, they can do.
We hear Of another Waco boy who is
shortly to shuttle of the mortal lonesome
coil OF singleness Of aim and hope soon.
Wen give the dots soon, unless this old
Gossip is much mistaken, which he Is some
times, but never by more than n day or so,
., farthcst, when it is a question Of time,
merely.
There are something over thousand pu-
pills attending the different schools Of this
city, all the schools. we are glad to say, be-
Ing nearly filled.
One Of We printerlads, is, we learn. about
to take unto himself wife. He should
read that stick carefully before he puts 1t
into the galley. There can be no correc-
tions made afterwards. In this instance,
however, we are nearly certain our friend
will have "clean proof"
Arkansas has certainly contributed her
full share to the population OF Texas, this
season. Train after train of the bold Rack
ensackians pour through our city, for points
further west aud south.
We notice some brilliantly lighted up
stair-rooms here lately, and 1t boihers this
old Gossip amazingly to find out what is
going on, which requires so much light.
Can't be the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation, to be sure, as In nearly every In
stance, there is bar room in the vicinity
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ftFsouuts
Capt, T.. l.. iTeriot, the General Agent Of
The Mobile Life Insurance Company, Is one
Of the most interchangeable and accom-.
plishei agent, of life insurance In the State.
surrrSs Ia him.
John =. Moore and ]. ". Mann are hunt
lug on the Blue Bosques.
Fred Axling Is one Of the most deserving
saloon Keepers IN this city. We are glad to
know that his profits at the fair amounted
10 over six hundred dollars.
We had the pleasure of call last night
from Col. Andrew Nell, Of Galveston.
Hon. u. b. Renfro, a Delegate to the Con
vention from Montgomery county, is visit
Ing his relative, Mrs, Judge Banton, of this
city. .r'-'.
Rev. Dr. J. 8. Lane, Of Georgetown, is in
the city on his way to the Corsieana Confer
ence. af.a. H...
Mai. Bishop, of Eruth, and Mr.. Carmich,
all, OF Peoria, Hill county, are in town.
Mr.. George Gurley leaves this morning on
on visit To Austin. Joy go with We Geor
gle, and may old Alma Mater greet you kind
ly,
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Are You Baldi

Do you wish to know how to make =
new suit OF hair grow all over your headf
Young or married lady, do YOU wish to make
It grow longer and more rapidly Young
man, do do you wish to promote new
growth TO your whiskers and mustache? DO
you all wish to use the most highly pcriu-
med hair dressing you ever used In your
lifei Do you wish your scalp cleansed OF
all dandrun and eruption rendering your
brain cool and clearY DR., Newton smill's
Hair Restorative" will accomplish all of the
above, aud J. Y. DroomgoOle n Co, Louis
VILE, Ky, Will contract to do all the above,
or make no charge.
Particulars free. Price 81 per bottle, OF
six for O., expressed on receipt OF price,
| This is not hair dye TO color the hair, but
| It is a scientific combination, which produces
! a growth OF new hair ON heads that have
! been bald for twenty years. Proof III
disputable. Ladies' use large amount ol
dead hair, but now your own can be malt
! to coil beautifully around your head
!. NJ. RWEmE, Agent, Waco,
may6dSw8m l2to Oct
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In the Criminal Court.

The case Of the State VS.. j. X. Daniels
was up all day yesterday. There Is one thing
certain, and that is, the prisoner is stark
crazy ON the subject of opium. He seemed
to he greatly under the influence Of the fatal
drug, during the progress of the whole
trial, so far, and was hardly concious OF
what was going on round him. This Is a
sad case. II the jury could place him in
the Asylum, the verdict would be approved
by every one who understands the case.
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We direct the attention of our Orange
friends tn The advertisement of Col. John
NJ. Crockett, the Grange Agent at Dallas
1t will be seen that he is supplied with farm
machinery of all kinds, seed, Iye. Col. C.
has peculiar advantages as the agent Of the
Gmuge, aud the purchaser reaps the bene,
tit He is also centrally located, and has
all manner Of transportation facilities reach
ing every section Of the State accessible b,
rail. Persons needing anything in his line
should call on or write to him at onca.
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East Waco Items.

Business in all branches was excellent
yesterday,
The wagon yards were full of teams wait
ing for freight.
There were very large receipts OF lumber,
The round house is flushed at last, and is
occupied by the engines OF the Tap"
our friend Tom Moore is again vita
Messrs. Kiugsbury n Frazier.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
GENERAL REVIEW.
EXAMINER OFFICE, "WEDNESDAY,

EXAMINER OFFICE, "WEDNESDAY,
Nov. 4, 1915.
Cotton Is firm IN Liverpool; declined nc
In New York on Monday, and Is unchange'
In New Orleaun aud Galveston.
Cotton comes IN the rate OF $40 bale
daily and sells at unchanged prices, Tn
extreme range for the last three days ha
been 9A@11Ac. Twelve thousand six hun
dred bales have been shipped this season.
Hides are dun at l4c.
| Flour Is dull aud unchanged at 81 30 PC
cwt. for xxx; - for XXXX; wholcsal,
mill prices.
Wheat at 81. Louis, No. Winter, 81 rs
Bacon is in small supply and at high pr
ces. The quotation for clear sides at st
Louis are l4S<c., and at Galveston lie.
Onions and Irish potatoes are abundant
Sweet potatoes are more in demand.
The market is partially supplied with ap
piles.
Weather cloudy, wind South.
Graiu-wheat, red u On, white 81 10.
Oats, 4Oc. Corn 5Oc. Hay, 90.
Hides-tireen, bI4c. Flint, l2I<e. Dr~
Sailed. 10.
Cotton--Low Ordinary, &c. Ordinary,
, SHc. Good Ordinary 0I6c. Low Mid.
ding, 10Ac. Middling, lie.
! GALvEsToN.- Low Ordinary, sIac.
Ordinary l01ac. Good Ordinary, IKE.
Low Middling, I2ISc. Middiiug. i2ssc.
binary, II. Good Ordinary. l2T. Low
Middling, l2Ic. MiddiIng, l3c.
Woodbury., 10 to Ice. Clean, - to
26c. Galveston, ale. 1T. Louis, Gc.
New York, &c.
observation-disclosures per cwt.. $500 to
$3.50 Per bbl., $500 TO $500. Meal,
9Oc.
Grocerits-l.ard, lsc. Bacon, IKE.
Hams, 1885 Sugar cured, lsc. Molas-
ses, 90 to 9Dc. sugar, brown, IL TO 12l[c.
White,l2ls to lac. Coffee. 41 Sto21c. salt.
per sack. $2.Gj. Dried apples. Re. per
ID. Green, e. to 81 per Dbl. Eggs,
Zoe. Butter, 2Oc. Potatoes, $4.OoasI.b0
per Dbl.
Tobacco-Plug, IS to Toe. Twist, ca to
s0c. Fine cut, IS to SIC.
Whisky-Corn, western,tl.@ TO sl.40.
County, $50 &c $3.50.
gItlmbe--Lnmber, so to s2j, Shin
giles, $3.50 to a..
Beef steers-Ordinary sli Good
Ordinary, sl5 to SIS. Prime, so. llogs,
gross, 4c.: nett. &C.. st. Louis. Texas
beeves, $2.,5 to s4.25 per cwt.
Gold-Buying, ia; selling, llj
Silver-Buying. l0s; selling, 100
Bank discount, ~ per ceui.
Country Produce-Sw"et potatoes,
per bIsIel, 1jc. Peaches-diied, lie. ;
Onions per bu., s2 30. Lard, 15c Hams,
l5c. Bacon, 15c. Chickens, ~ to Doe.
Turkeys, SOC. Pecaus, per buslel, az.
Coolers, Zoe. per Id.
Bagging aud Ties-Bagging,l Ii TO lsh.
Ties, 9c.
Freights-Cotton, per bale 10 Hous-
ton, 1915; to st. Louis, sB.bO; 10 New
York, via Galveston, per ,teamer,
q so; Insurance, per cent; via ST.
Louis, all rail, sl05O Other country
produce, per cwt. to ali points per 100
miles, l3c.
! Amount OF cotton received since
August 10, 500 bales.
Under the new national classification
adopted by the Galveston Board of
Trade, Oct. Texas cotton will rate
y grade higher than under the old clas-
slflcatien.
The tax and inspection on hides has
been abolished by action of the courts.
Cotton coming in rapidly. Flour
higher. Bacon and other meat pro-
ducts higher,
Hides unchanged. Corn and meal III
demand. Wool commands exception
! ally high prices,
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bridal tour


That Fred Axling has everything drinka-
purest and choicest brands. He still stands
10y Burnhan's NNXN and q. q. Bourbon.
His genuine sazarae Coguac brandy, I'M
ported IN original packages, Is simply deli
ciOus. lie also receives continually fresh
supplies Of imported ale, porter and wines.
Free lunch every day from 10 10 ~ At
"FTrdsn saloon on the square. oct5
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Mr.. n. A. Bass, representing the New
York, houseof Bassett x Co, has arrived at
Deuison on his tour through the state; viii
bein Waco soon Also Nj. y Y. Saunders,
from the fayorite grocery house, Carhart 4
brother, Of the same city. Merchants will
do well 10 reserve their orders I'll these gen
tlemen call. AtNf ~ 90
Mr. George Coon, from the great carpet
nous" ~ Kennard h Son, st. Louis, Is also
on Il 'oi,r through the state. He brings
with him As baggage some four hundred
pound of samples, and win MI orders by
samples, either at Wholesale or retail. La
dies will thus have an opportunity to suit
their taste and get something extra for their
psrlors aud bedrooms all ON the most favor
aide terms.
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W. Me NHutFEUHs
Nj. W. NJ. Anderson has large, well Sc
lected stock Of groceries, both staple aud
fancy, which he is selling very reasonably.
A large invoice of excellent coffee Just In.
An exceptionally large stock OF glass
ware Just received, which comprises all the
later and fashionable dinneriable ware.
His stock OF crockery is also large, well
selected and cheap. Everybody goes to
Anderson's for goods In his different lines
And then, In addition, his stock OF furni
ture is very large and consists of all that |,
either rich, rare or elegant IN house furnish
ing. Everybody buys furniture Of Andcr
son. nov.i2twlt
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City Taxes.
MAroR's OFFICE. WACO oct. 30, /

MAroR's OFFICE, Waco oct. 80, 1873.
Il. ID. Compton, Esq. City Marshal;
You'will proceed to make out your list of
delmquents ia the tax roll and hand. II to
The City Attorney for collection, and give no
iiee OF the fact by publication, that all
taxes unpaid onthe l5tn Of November viii
he collected by process OF law al the cost
Of delinquents. john g. WEST,
.tl Mayor OF Waco.
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7. j. WOmack, druggist, Austin Az
enuc, under the McClelland Hotel, receives
almost daily new supplies Of pure drugs and
medicines. His stock Is complete In every
department, and being continually renewed,
is always perfectly fresh. His assortment
VI fancy articles is immense, and comprises
everything usually kept In first class drug
.Inrt nmgllnIf
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The "G,,m Tyd, B,ndE=n - DrUeirg ItNi-
G,y on No,tnLer 3Oh, OF .Mm,y H.t,Oiei.
The most Responsible hnte71ia IN ne bj"-
tei States.
The Texas Gift Concert Association,
of Denison, Texas, will distribute TO
ticket holders, November 3Oth, s290,0NO
in cash. This Association has II first
class reputation for fair and suuar"
dealing. Its managers are old and reli
able citizens of TeXaF. But II few days
now remain to the day of drawing.
But a few tickets now unsold. so tickets
should he secured ut once. This Asso-
citation assume all risk, and pay all ex-
penses for cash RENTED for tickets,
when sent per Express or by Bank
Draft Every locality should organize
club. Read their advertisement.
oct:Ntd.
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We want To know the name Of the party
who addressed a letter to r. Il, lubbock "
Son, Houston, from this place, under date
Of October -. The writer neglected TO
sign his name, and F Il l.. u Son ask us to
hunt him up. His favor will be promptly
attended To by these gentlemen II the name
II scnt them. .
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1875-11-04

A perusal OF "Tax Payers" communities
tion this morning will he found interesting
by the real tax payers of the city. Such a
system, Of water works as he suggests
wonld greatly add tn the value OF property
IN this city, to say nothing Of comfort or Sc
cuTlty eli her stf lN Nl hfIIrf
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You will find at s. b. Humphreys choice
navy beans, choice South Carolina Rice,
choice Louisiana sugar, sugar house mo
lasses, maccaroni, vernasslla, cheese, crack
ers, potatoes, teas, and all kinds II canned
goods, low for cash. nov1dti
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Tom Padgitt.

Mr.. Padgitt was very properly selected by
the fair authorities as the saIdle-artist 10
furnish the premiums In that line needed by
them The ladies saddle furnished by him
was a beauty, and was very generally adj
mired 10y all the ladies. The gcnlleman's
saddle, the tournament prize, Is one of the
finest things OF the Kind ever put up in
Waco. These two pieces Of artistic mech
anism stamp Mr.. Padgi't as a master of his
art ociIlif
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s,yeer and Iri.h Po,n,os..

Just received, at Curtis, Brown " Co,
Public Square and Austin Avenue, the
finest kind of sweet and Irish potatoes. A
full line Of choice groceries always on hand,
and sold at the lowest living prices. oct2sti
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THE DAILY EXAMINER.
Local Intelligence.


Since the last sitting Of the Grand Jury,
Justice Massey has sent up twenty-five fel.
ony cases. lie sent up twelve felony com.
plants where the parties were not arrested,
He reported thirteen misdemeanor cases
finally disposed OF during the vacation OF
the Criminal Court
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A large invoice OF Cigars, including
some OF the most celebrated brands
manufactured, came to baud. Also to
arrive during this week. Virginia
Dare" Smoking Tobact o and ''Brgley :
rivaled in the world. No BAY Rum"
favored humbng, but cali aud get
genuine goods. nvitf
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We call attention to the card OF
Messrs. BucKwalter & Co., bankers and
brokers, 10 Wall street, New York,
whom We are Informed are u most re-
liable firm, aud that any business in
trusted to them will be promptly exc
cuted. They are large dealers iu rail
road stocks, bonds, gold and stock priv
ileges and can give the best of refer
epces, and they soiicite correspondence
with any who may wish Investments
made in Wall street Send for their
pirpular
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EAST Waco EATING HousE.-I.unch at
cake, pies, fresh bread DC, always on
hand. Persons wishing lunch viii do well
Ia give me q call.
uoyJ,lIm r.. b. DoUoETT
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The Laclede still maintains It's strong hold
npon the travelling public as the fayorite no
lei In ST. Louis. sir. Malin the proprietor,
is prince Of milne Host" and his clerks
u, not OF the ''stnck up" sort Guests are
treated with the utmost ciyility, aud are
made TO feel that the laclede, for the time,
is their home. III course, under snch q
management the table aud also the rooms
and beds are of the very best. sel1dNWti
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REAT TONIC.
Hegeman's Cordial Elixir of
Calisaya Bark.

a pleasant Cordial which strengthens
aud improves the Digestion; nm excel
lent preventive of Fevers. Fever and
Ague, &c q. and n great Renovation and
Tonic for Invalids aud debilitated per
sons. HEoEMaN 4 To-, New York, sole
manufacturers. Sold by all Druggists.
oct0dS WHY.
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Kingsbury " Frazier have just received
car load of the celebrated Mitchell wagon,
and another car load ordered
octl0dlw WIN
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The Texas Express Co. calls for AMI de.
livers fret hts free Of drayagc, new and
quicker connections at lower rates, have
been made Ia all accessible points.
septlld3m
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will pay cash for good wheat delivered
to my order In East Waco.
ociGdSwtf Y.C. A. Rooms.
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Saur Kraut and Maccaroni,
Irish and Sweet Potatoes,
Ground Rio Coffee,
Tea 75c to 81 20 per pound.
Powder, Shot and Caps,
NY. Factory Cheese,
LiqOrs, 1obaccOs and Cigars
For sale at
oct3lif j, X. SMITH =,
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TOR RENT

The Mrs. Hays residence, corner Of See
ondand Clay streets. Apply Ia
aug.5Bdt, FRED QuARLEs
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IOFFlcr OF
:. ROOSEVELT u CO.,
Cotton Factors and General
Commission Merchants.
i. o. Box 1870


NEW hoWk, sept. 10, 1870.
DEAR SiR-ln connection with ON
hardware business, which will be con-
Quoted n heretofore, WE have organ
lied cotton factorage and general
! commission department, and beg leave
TO tender our services In that caDaclty
/ To shippers OF produce 10 this market
In doing 80 we can assure our friends
that orr organization IL complete, and
our facilities for handling cotton,
wool. hides, &C., &c, equal to amy
house in the trade. We are fully pr,.
pared to make MS liberal advances IN
cash, ms due regard IN safety will ius-
Try, and 10 make faithful and PROMPT
returns for all property committed TO
our care. Intending, as we positively
do, to transact Il legitimate commission
business, and, under no circumstances,
TO either buy or sell bale OF cotton
Tor our own account, enables lis to rs
sure our friends thai our best exertious
VIII he directed towards insiiriug full
market rates for all consignments
made us.
Mr.. W 4. d. Scogin. so well known TO
our friends IN Texas, La, AMI Ark,
VIII continue with us as heretofore, and
VIII spend the greater portion of his
time in those States and solicit con-
signments. We have also secured the
services of Mr.. David Ruskin, whose
long experience in handling cotton,
Sc., III this market has familiarized
him with all details Of the business. He
VIII give his entire attention to the sale
OF all shipments sent to It's, and will be
pleased 10 hear from his old friends and
correspondents in his new connection
We VIII endeavor to keep our Gus
TONERS posted on the conditi On of the
market, aud furnish them with any in
formation In our power as may be to
their interest.
Respectfully soliciting share of
your business aud trial shipment at
an early day, we remain,
Yours, most truly,
septsIdSwif =. ROOSEVELT 40.
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China and QueenSWare

Bohemian and German Glassware and
Fancy Goods, Table Cutlery, Looking
Glasses, ISc. No. 52i y. Main Street,
orhiJSwtf ST. LOUIS, Mo.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-06-30

BEILGIRR LocAIs.-TheFe Is now in
the possession Of Michael Burns, ofSouth
Bellaire, what Is one OF the most yalua-
bic relics Of Americas early history now
in existence. II is the lock that was on
the door Of Independence Hall, Philadel-
phia, at the time Of the signing Of the
Declaration Of independents. The lock
ia a massive thing, about fifteen inches
long, eight inches wide and two inches
deep. Ii is Of wood and iron, with but
two wards. Mr.. Burns brought it with
him from Philadelphia, and there can be
no doubt ofits authenticity. It's now on
exhibition in the show window Of Nelson
Bros. hardware store, and attracts uni
yersal curiosity.
Probably before the paper containing
this Is issued from the press the resigna-
tons Of Councilmen Morgan and Rode
wig, which have been rendered, will have
been accepted. In the Third Ward Mr..
Alex. Clohan, OF Gravel Hill, is promi-
pently spoken OF as candidate for sue
cessor 10 President Morgan, Mr.. Clohan
is as good a man, II not indeed the best
man, that can be selected, and the citi-
zens Of the Third Ward will show their
wisdom il he is elected.
Geo. Zweig is having his front on
Union street 0marbleized" and "grained."
The 'Phuuny Hook and Ladder Co,
held business meeting on Monday night,
The gentlemen here who contemplate
investing in a Colorado silver mine have
heard from Mr.. A. N. Sarwash, citizen
Of this place, who has gone to the region
where the mine is located for the purpose
OF investigating the matter. He reports
that from the testimony Of disinterested
experts the mine must be worth at least
100000, and that 1t may approximate
to 100000, This is offered to the COM
pany here for $4,000.
A "one.horse" runaway took place
Monday night on Union street. Our cit
liens will be lost ifsome team don't take
pity on them and dispose Of a few Of their
spare awning.posts.
The kite fever has spread to the girls.
They are not content to let the boys mon
opolizOl any sport,
The ten-penny automatic nail.feeder
lately put in position at the rolling mill
is working entirely to the satisfaction Of
the proprietOrs.
Al the meeting Of the School Board on
Monday night Miss Hamilton was re.cm-
ployed rs teacher Of the Gravel Hill
school. The school in lower Bellaire and
No. Snow remain to be supplied.
Stephen Gressinger, Esq, Of St. Glars.
vile, "smOIe in on" our little city a while
yesterday,
The photograph train Of the b. 4 o. R.
K. Co. was here yesterday and took sew
eral views Of the bridge and town and
scenery along the road hereabouts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-06-30

NEVER SAW A Observation-Disclosures
o'clock Yesterday afternoon there might
have been seen on Water street, near 18th
three ladies, well dressed, evidently from
the rural districts, who, from their con-
versatiOn and manner, had not seen much
Of the world. AcCosling a young man
passing by, one Of them inquired;
as this the place where the steamboats,
stop?"
8Ycs, ma'om," respectfully responded
the youth.
ave mean the steamboats, that run to
Cincinnati. DO they stop herep
AYES, ma'am," again responded the
young man.
as that it2' asked the lady, pointing Ia
the little steamer Market Boy, which was
then lying at the wharf.
ayes, ma'am," was the response.
"YOu're sure that's one o. them big
boats that runs way down to Cincinnati,
are your
The young man began to feel uneasy,
but again he answered respectfully, ayes,
ma'am."
Turning to her companions the spokes.
man said:
"Well, now, there Oin'tnOthin' 80 won.
derful about them at all. ! thought they
were great big things, bigger nor our
barn; but they amt. I'd be willin' to bet
my new spring hat, that II one o them
boats was in the big pond on our place
we could sail ii there" and on they passed.