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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-08-15
LATEST Yet.

During the summer OF 1916. corn be-
ing scarce in Ohio, aud one of the citi-
zens being hard pressed for bread. hav-
ing worn threadbare the hospitality of
his generous neighbors hy. his extreme
lnziDess. they thought il an act Of char
ity to bury him. Accordingly he was
carried to the place Of interment, and
being met by one Of the citizens. the
following conversation took place:
"IIallol what have you there"
"Poor old Mr.. S."
What arc you going to do with
him?'
"Bury him"
"What. is he deadg / hadn't heard
of his DEATH"
mo, he is not dead; but no might as
well be. for he has no corn and is TOO lazy
to work for any"
THAT Is too cruel for civilized people:
I'll give him two bushels of corn nv
self. rather than see him buried alive"
Mr.. s. raised the cover, and asked in
his usual dragging tone
els it s-h-e-l- l-e-d?"
mo, but you can soon shell it,"
"D-r-i-v-e on. boys"
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John Randolph Outdone.

OF the many amusing anecdotes of
this eccentric man of Koaroke, we do
not believe the following IVES ever in
print:
He was through part Of Virginia in
which he was unacqnainted-durin
the meantime, he stopped during the
night in al inn near the forks of the
road. The inn-keeper was fine old
gentleman, and 10 doubt one of the
first families Of the Old Dominion.
Knowing who his distinguished guest
was, he endesvored to draw him into
conversation but failed in all hi:
efforts. But in the morning when Ran
dolph was ready to start, he called for
his bill, which on being presented was
paid. The landlord, still anxious 20
have some conversation with him, Began
as follows:--
(which way are you travelling, Mr.
Randolph
"Sir = said Mr.. Randolph, with
look Of displeasure.
II asked" said the landlord, (which
way you were goingg"
Have / paid my bill Z"
Eyes"
do ] owe you anything morcs"
mo"
well. I'm going where please
you understand 2"
"Yes."
The landlord by this time got some
what excited. and Mr.. Randolph rode
of. But tn the landlords surprise the
servant returned to inquire which OF
the forks Of the road tp take. Mr.
Randolph not being out Of hearing dis
lance. the landlord spoke at the top of
bis breath: Mr.. Randolph you don't
owe me cent. just take which road
you please"
1t is said the cir turned blue with the
curses Of Randolph.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE INJECTION.

VIII we have an extra session Of Con-
gross, and If SO, will IL be before the New
Hampshire electionf In the organization
of the next House the Republicans will
need the New Hampshire representatives
to aid them in the fight for the orgsniza-
ton. There is some question, however,
as to the probability of securing triumph
IN all of the three doubtful districts OF the
State. The Democracy is straining every
nerve to secure two of these districts at
least. They realize the pressing necessity
Of strengthening their small majority in
the next House, and have determined to
sacrifice everything to secure that end.
The Democratic candidate of the Third
district is already engaged in trading off
the Dubernational ticket at all odds. He
even offers three votes for the Republican
Governor in lieu Of one vote to be given
to himself This demonstrates the neces.
sity for the Republicans of New Hamp.
shire to work with unremitting energy in
the struggle which is coming on apace. A
Republican victory in New Hampshire
may result in Republican victory in the
organization Of the next House.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
Novel Search for Missing jewels.

They have peculiar way Of treating guests
in the aristocrstic circles Of Italy. Some time
ago brilliant wedding festival occurred at
the gorgeous palace of certain rich Mar
chese, ono of the clerical aristocracy Of Rome.
When all the guests were assembled In the
magnificent rooms decorated with flowers,
the room was thrown open to the guests In
which were spread the rare wedding gifts.
Afer little while the expressions OF sdmirs-
ton, which were heard upon all sides, were
mingled with sinister whispers which clrcu-
lated rapidly around the rooms and brought
doubt and dismsy to all. A magnificent dia-
mond ring was missing. A pair OF emerald
and diamond earrings n.their case were gone.
Where could they bel Who could
have themi were the questions which
were asked, but remained un-
answered. Was 1t possible that any Of the
gay aristocratic dukes or marquises, illus
trisimi and eminentissimi could have pur-
loined the rare gems given to the lovely bride
by her fatheri At any rate the Marchese be.
came suspicious and losing control of himself
he sent for the police. "Per cdrifa." said
his most intimate friends, "don't search all
these fine people In your own house. II will
be: such an insult" But the Marchese was
iDoxorable, and one after the other OF that
elegant society, beautiful ladies and nne caya.
liers WAS searched by the minnion Of the law
in the house of their entertainer. Fear and
dismay seized upon them all, and they began
to doubt even OF themselves. What If by
chance the miserable trinkets had attached
themselves In some mysterious way to . was-
dering knot of lace or too ample foId, or
what II the true thief had hidden them in the
pockets OF the Innocent The Last person Of
| the company, however, was searched without
| discovering the missing articles, and the
justly offended company left the house. The
unfortunate Marchese, who returned to his
better self the next day, is now greatly
| distressed at his indiscretion, and has sent q
note asking pardon to each Of his guests.
Not tho loss Of one hundred thousand dol
lars, instead Of thousand, as II was, would
have been worth . similar modification. The
custom of displaying wedding presents 10 one
not without = ti.gs of vulgarity, and this
striking example Of Its possible consequences
should have an influence In abollshing II. How
much better to display, If there must be an
exhibition, ouiy the floral gins, a. was done
at the wedding In Cincinnati OF the son OF
| Attorney General TAFT.