, 1879-04-06


commendation; they are so limited, indeed,
that some OF my companions have not been out
| for 4 walk tor some months. The Sherff's
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INVITED Me 70 BREAKFAST
with the family, which hospitality was g1adly
occcpted. The other prisoners lu1uduusly took
their morning meal in their chambers. After
breakfast jack Allen looked over the jail-bo
and called upon Charles Wilson, q Chicago
tramp, to come down, summons which
strong-limbed, black-haired, healthy young
man obeved with an alacrity which showed that
he had some interest in the proceedings He
had completed forty-daVs' residence at the
Rostire. to which he had been consigned for
Vasrancy.
Being always on the alert to detect the cur
rent Of opinion, the newspaper man
INTERVIEWED TIE yAGRAHT.
tsWho are youl'
tCharles Wilson,"
"What do you dot"
'Nothing."
"What do you think OF the Thirty-drst Cen
erl Asscmbly:'
II think they are the worst lot Of tramps that
ever disgraced the State OF Illinois,"
"Were you ever member Of the Leg1sla-
ture?"
"No; but have been to the PenttentiarY."
"Where do you live?'
ssNowhere."
I" How long have you lived there1''
"AIways."
nWho is your candidate for Governor IN 1880s"
"Willian T. Thompson, Of Cook"
t'Where are you going to get your dinnarF
s'At Wiggins'."
t'Who is your 1aWycr1''
'Snieg."
"How did rou pay him4'
"Brass jewelrJ."
.How do you like this hote1l"
''Bad.
1r's THE WORST JAIL IN MLNo1a.n
"What's your namea"
frank Nevins."
"Wbat are you IN forl"
'sContempt."
"Contcmpt for what?''
''The Legislature.''
'tWhen are the balance Of tho people Of tho
State going to be brought herca"
'Can't say; they are all liab1e.''
Before this interesting dialogue could be con-
cluded, Gen. Smith, the Treasurer OF the State,
and Guy Macee called, and Charles Wilson
walked OF to enjoy his liberty and contemplate
the uncertainty Of sublunary things.
"Hcze, F1auk,'' said Masee.
"What's that:'
"lawrcnce g. Martins handmade pure COP
per-dtssilled sour mash, one pinr-drink."
"Shake; take cigar, Guy:''
"Where did you get thosel''
"From military headquarters; Gen. Hflliard 8,
sent them.
THE ARMY Is WITH Me-"
Gen. Smith-"So am r.
Next came Walter German, Senate oarr.
Nth bundle OF pencils, pens, and Stationery.
md the compliments Of James Il. Pad
lock- Secretary OF the Senate. "Reddy.n Of
:ie Gtobe-D1noerat, came limping In on his 1au,o
ineer. Gen. Thomas Of Cook, Mason Of Cook,
[ohn H. Oberly, Representatives McKinlay.
Judge Moses OF Jacksonville, the Hon.
'1r. Gordon Of Pinkneyville, the Hons. LIB.
2rooker. James Herrineton, Dan Ray OF the
Clarence Paul of the Springfield
ournal. Jim Higgins OF the State Reqist<r, Wal
er TanQuarry Of the State Journal, Col. Ner-
lam, Collector Of Customs, Col F1ew Of Ford.
nd number Of other gentlemen called during
he day to Inspect the Jail, comment upon the
[tuation, and condole With the reporter Then
1rs. Wharton. OF Berlin, sangamon County,
allied to sec her son, and the reporter vas an
voluntary witness OF
TOUCHING INSTANCE or MATERNAL soL1cr-
nd flial affection. Grant Wharton, Of Berlin,
lad Of 16, recently organized scheme for rob-
ing drug store, and with companion named
'ayne successfully carried It, out. The boys
'ere caught, locked up, and arc awaiting trial.