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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-12-12
The President and the Green
backs.

Neither the Republicans in Con-
gress or out, take kindly to the Presi-
dents recommendation in his mess
age to retire the greenbacks now in
circulation. We do not desire to en-
ter the presidential contest on that
issue. The country is tired of financi-
al agitatiOns, and desires rest. and
the Pesident should have been the
last man in the nation to attempt t"
disturb the existing financial condi-
ton, which has brought us safely
through resumption, and restored
prosperity to the country. Just as
the party is united and strong, the
President filings in a fire-brand. We
trust that Congress will sit down
heavily upon Mr.. Hayse's new financi-
al policy, and let well enough alone.
Mr.. Hayse's financial theories are
aired at an exceedingly inoppOrtune
time. He might at least have await
ed the decision of the Supreme court
in the case made up and now before
it, known as the Gen. Butler case.
No emergency required this action at
the hands Of the President. Nor was
there any public demand for such IA
call. COntentment and safety reigns
throughout the Republic, financially.
But the South has, and will continue
to force grave questions upon US for
settlement which will require all the
strength of united party. The peo-
pie are satisfied with the money.
therefore let them alone.
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KIND WORDS.

KIND WORDS.
We have room but for q few of tho
kind words with which the press of
the State have cordially greeted the
FREE PRESS.
Martin County SeLtiRel.I
Gen. James H. Baker has purchaS-
ed the two Republican papers of Man-
katO, the Record and the Union. and
will consolidate them under the name
of the FREE PRESS. Gen. Baker is
an able and brilliant writer, and will
furnish MankatO a tirst-class paper in
every respect, thing she has long
felt the need of. He is an old and
experienced journalist, and his az
QUESTION to the newspaper fraternity
will he fraught with advantage to the
party, of which he is a gallant cham
piOn, and to the State at large.
[NaHorville Express.l
Gen. James H. Baker has purchas-
ed the Record and Union of Mankato.
and the two papers have been consol-
idated under his control to become.
undoubtedly. one of the most infiuen-
tial journals in the State.
dodge Comfy Republican,
Geo. W. Neff has sold the Mankat"
Union to Gen. James H. Baker, who
will at once assume editorial charge.
Gen. Bakers reputation as a man of
profound thought, an elegant writer
and eloquent speaker. is very wide,
and we shall look for an improvement
in that already well conducted paper.
[Pioncsr-Press
Gen. James H. Baker has purchas-
ed the Mankato Union and Record.
and in two weeks will assume the
editorial chair of the new Republican
journal which will result from this
consolidation. There are few more
brilliant writer's in Minnesota than
Gen. Baker, few who have had u
wider knowledge of public affairs and
are better qualified by their range of
information and public experience to
preside over the columns Of public
| journal. He will advance the new
paper at one stride to leading posi-
ton among the newspapers of Min
nesota, and he is cordially welcomed
20 the ranks or PROFESSION ne Is quite
capable of adjoining.
fst. James Journal
The two Republican papers at Man
kato, the Union and the Reriev, have
been purchased by Gen. j. H. Baker.
and consolidated. As Gen. Baker is
somewhat of a newspaper man, and
being of a literary turn of mind, we
shall expect big things of him after
he gets settled down. His paper will
undoubtedly be power in Southern
Minnesota.
Hastings Gazettel
The Record and The Union at
Mankato are to be consolidated. with
Gen. ]. II. Baker as editor and pro-
prietor, which is a very sensible
movement.
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&C. q. 1872 "" ~" 81 s FRONT STREET

The following bills were allowed.
Laird Norton &C.,, Lumber for
streets $1,000
s. Lamm Wood for City Hail $40
Williams & Beach Repairing Hose 900
J. Ii. Chapman Stationery 1880
North Star Plow Works repair of
street tools 800
G. c. Brown printing 81 So
Weis Gerhard &C., Hardware
City Hall. $50
Anton May refunding money of
sale of bull 1855
Thoms Haysett work on bridge 1915
Walter 8. Booth Justice Docket lO.45
s. Lamm to pay election bills 1O5.OO
J. F. Meagher Hardware City
Hall 800
J. C. Wise Printing City Bridge
Bond 100
Jas. Schlingerman expense upon
streets Nov. 67.O0
john Glavin oil and matches City
Hall 2.l0
r. w. Beebe Wood City Hall 21.75
F. Boegen Mdse for City Hall 245
SALARIES OF CITY OFFICERS.
J. o. Robson Chief Police 1000
Geo. COnstans Police Constable 1900
Alex Mcdonald Nightwatchman $500
W. K. Young Do $500
Geo. z. Blake Do $500
Jos. Schlingerman Street Com. $500
Daniel Buck City Atty. 41.66
N. B. Haynes City Engineer 1900
]. E. Diamond City Recorder 5000
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER
Gents, / herewith present my sixth
estimate of bridge work done by the
subcontractors Messrs FARRELL & White
up to this Thursday night Dec. 4 1879.
237 yds. Mssonery a IS. pr I'd l422.0O
Approaches one fourth done 10000
Rip Rap 10000
Deduct Is ercent as per contract 1880
Leaving amount to be paid $4,000
Iwould further report that tins estimate
includes the last Of the MasOnery and
that the peirs are now ready for the
superstructure.
Aid. Ulman moved: That the coun-
Gil adjourn. Carried adjourned.
Attest
JOHN E. DIAMOND
City Recorder
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MINNESOTA THE CENTER OF FUTURE
POWER AND GREATNESS.


POWER AND GREATNESS.
If prosperity can be evoked out of
the very prodigality of nature, then
Minnesota has an assured future of
marvellous grandeur. Place one heel
of your compass in the center of our
State, and describe circle in the
wide alluvial savannas, which are the
seat of the greatest average wheat
product in the world, and where will
you find its equal in soil, productive
ness, natural advantages, health and
beauty? It is the center of the seat
of future empire. 1t is in that zone
most prolific Of vigor of thought and
action. Endless possibilities lie coil
ed, but not concealed, in its ample
plains. Reasoning from what has
been done, if the inhOspitable soil of
New England has given cities and
empire to civilization, what will this
vast region Of luxuriant prairies be-
come, under the forming hand Of New
England's best sons and daughters!
If twenty years has given US such q
State as we now have, cast your eye
twenty years to the future. As your
vision sweeps the great savannas OF
Dakota apd Manitoba, those mighty
reservoirs more fruitful than the
Nile, and the rich empire of Iowa to
the south, we find ourselves in the
zone of highest productiveness, and
the center of political power. The
census is the ledger where truth is
kept in honest books, and it is hard to
tell whether our wheat or our votes,
will weigh highest in the scale of
coming power. We fling one into the
lap of England, and the other into the
halls of Congress and either will
weigh more than the sword of Bren.
nus in the scale of destiny. The de.
cades as they come and 60, may bow
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PROCEEDINGs OF CITY COUS
GIL.

DEcEMBER 4, 1s79.-Meeting called
to order by President Lsmm.
Present AID. Beebe, Boegen, Brag-
don, Burt, Carney, Hillesheim, Ulman,
Weis and Pres. Lamm-9.
Absent AID. LidgerwOod, Meagher,
and Pitcher.
Communication from Geo. w. Warner
tending his resignation as First assist
ant engineer of the Fire Department
was read.
Aid. Carney moved: That the council
accept of Geo. W. Warmers resignation
Declared Carried
Aid. Beebe moved: That the city en-
gineer be authorized to put the Water
Hydrants In proper shape. Declared
Carried.
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Hastings 9azette.l

The Record and The Union ut
Mankato are to be consolidated. with
Gen. J. III. Baker as editor and pro-
prietor, which is a very sensible
movement.
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KIND WORDS.
We have room but for q few of tho
kind words with which the press of
the State have cordially greeted the
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

The National Academy Of Science, IL
session at Washing :on, yesterday, cleo
ted Professor W. B. Rogers, Of Boston
president; to fill the vacancy caused by
the death Of Professor Henry.
The Governor of Kansas returned tc
Topeka, yesterday, from Wichita where
he has spent several days organizing a
patrol guard, as authorized by the last
Legislature, for protection against the
Indians. He does not apprshend any
trouble from them however.
The local election in Newport, r. L.,
yesterday, resulted in the choice Of J..
Truman Bundiok, Republican, for
Mayor, by so majority. There was no
choice Of City Marshal. It was decided
by lOs majority to authorise tho grant
ing Of liquor licenses.
DR.. Chalfant, whs killed Josiah Ba.
con, in San Francisco, gave himself mp
to the police yesterday morning. He
oonfpsses the murder, saying it was
done without prsmeditation.
There was 4 violent hail storm Of A.
teen minutes duration in New Orleans
last evening. Ono Of the hail stones,
picked up in front Of the Associated
Press Office, measured 81 inches in cir
eumfsrsnss.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
To be rAuI ng.

The coming Spriug, 10000 pieces Of
wall paper and 2,09o pairs of window
shades, all from the reliable Wall
Paper House of J. f. Holt, 223 Market
street. Mr. Holt is selling I5c. paper
for'l2tc., l29c. for loc.-; loc., for &c.,
and Sc. for g., per piece. These goods
are Of the very best make, and guar
rant--a at full length. Mr.. Holt will
sell you -nongh paper and border to
paper room l2n. by 1ctt. for.he small
sum 0f1 cents. So, vou s-s, papering
is cheaper that wlisewa ashinS. The
epring designs are sty,.r'i, and b"auti.
fai. Good oil shading 1Sc. PER yard
Window shades and fxtur-s. hung com
plete, r$l.75 per pair. 'Gslt ,psfers and
Dado work 80 per cent iower than ever.
Give US call and he convinced that
the above is no humbugsing ADVERT 2.
men, hut facts. JoHu q. 'HsaT, 2&'
Ma, street.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

the prince, III I cannot win you, I may
at least, have the pleasure Of seeing
you."
ION the other hand have no similar
qualification, +" said she.
So the princes remained at the paiace,
and he pleased her more and more, but
when the humor seized her, she tried
in every msuner tn persuade him 10
take his hands from his eirdle, and re-
6eivs something from her. She also
entertained him ohsrmingly, and fire.
quently offered him flowers, b0nbons
krd tickets, and finally her bracelets
but not ence did he forget and stretch
out his hand and take them for the
pressure Of the girdle reminded him In
time. 30 be would nod to his marshal,
and he receiving them saying:
1--WE remember"
Then the princess would become i'm
patient and would exclaim: "My hand
kershist has fallen Can your lord
ship pick it up for ms!" Whereupon
the prince would fasten his spur into
it and wave it carelessly, while the
princess would have to bend and re-
move 1t from his foot, ansrily saying,
III remember"
Thus year passed away, and the
princess said to herself:
"This cannot remain SO. II must be
settled in one way or the other"
She said to the prince:
~ have one Of the finest gardens IN
the world. will show your lordship
over it to-day"
The prince snelt his apple, and as
they entered the gar'len said:
at is very xeedful here, and in order
that We may walk near each other in
peace, and not be disturbed by the de-
sire to try our game, l beg you, my lady,
that for this one hour, you take upon
you the custom Of my coarts and let
your hands also be fastened. Then We
will be safe from each other's art, and
there will be nothing to annoy us.
The princess did not feel very safe
ab'ut this arrangement, bat he begged
so strongly that she could not refuse him
this small favor. So they went on
alone together, with their hands fasten-
I'd in their girdles. The birds sang, the
san shown warmly, and from the trees
the red cherries hung so low talat they
brushed their cheeks as they passed.
The PRICES saw them and exclaimed:
"What pity your lordship is net
able to pick few for ,ne9"
Necessity knows no law," said
the prince, and he broke ~ne OF the
cherries with his teeth frorn a bran.h,
and JFe ed it to the pri7ccss from his
mouth.
The princess could not do otherwise
than receive it from his meath, and so
her face was brought close to his. So
when she had the cherry between her
lips, end kiss from hila besides, she
was not able to say that instant, ~ re-
m.mber."
Then he cried joyfulIy, 4" Good morn
ing mach loved one," end drew his
hands from ais girdle aad embraced
her. And they speat the remainder of
their dives together in perfect peace and
quiet2ass.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
LN)kSALL.

j euse No. 0l3 Chestnut street.
HoIse No. 1915 Delaware Avenue.
House NO. @2 Delaware Avenue
House No. 1909 Jefferson street
Hnlee on VanBuren street, between B'ghtI
a1d Ninth.
HOME No. 31G East Second street.
Home No. e. Jefferson street.
House NO. 222 Maryland Avenue.
Houses Nos. iloo, l1a0, iaS2, llS4 and llae
Walnut street.
House, NOS 1872 and 1919 W. Front stroet'
House No. l.28 West Thttd street
A Far. VI JOG acres, near 6reebWood SSa-
ton, on tAe delaware X. X. Sussex co Iel.
House cottage style)with lnshsrn Improve
ments and about u acre of land. suitab!o ioi
q physician ar as a tummer resid ence. Nea
Holly Oak Station, p, W. & b. X. X.
FOR RENT.
A truck farm Of % acres within the limits
OF wilmington with good house and barn
One house. NO. III West Ninth street.
One house, No. 0Ol Delaware Avenue.
Ono h0use, No. 8O4 Spruce street.
One house, No. IA Spruce street
One house, No. 2l5 West Fourth atrsot.
(ne house, No. 81 East Fl tn street
Also number OF small houses in different
parts OF the city.
Apply to W. McCAUL..EY K CO.,
608 Market street.
feb8 83nl, Wilmington, Dol.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
.CONQUERED At LAST"

The Plane that Melted the Seuth
ePn Mssrt-Kipdness MiKhaie
Than she sword.
Some time since, Tho Mobile "News'
offered prise for the poem which, b.
. Southern writer, should be judge
most msritorious, expressive Of tn
gratitude which existed In the South
ern heart toward the people Of tn
North for the philanthropy and mag
nanimity 30 freely and nobly display-t
In the time of the dire afliction Of thu
South by pestilsncs. This offer on tn
part Of the News" called forth seventy
seven competitive compositions frou
various parts Of the county. TIE com
mittes to whom the manuscripts wer'
submitted decided in favor Of the poem
entitled "Conq quered at Last" by Misi
Maria l.. Eve, Of Augusta, Ca, which II
here given:
And rude desOlatiOn followed your path.
You conquered us then, but only In part,
For stubborn thing is the human h art.
So tho mad wind blows In bis might and
main,
And tn forests bend to his breath like grain
Their hesds in the dust and their brsnchel
broke.
But how shall he soften their hearts Of oss7
You swept DER our land like the whrlwisd'i
wing,
But the humen heart is stubborn thing.
We lSd down our arm 9, we yielded our will
But cur heart q hearts was uncOnQuered still
"Weare vanquished, !" we said, but ourwsunti
must b.a.;
wexavs you our swords, but our hearts were
steel.
We ore conquered" we saad, but our heart.
were s0re,
i.nd "woe to the conquered" on ever. door.
Bnt the spoiler came and 10 would nat spare,
'lh angel thatwa!keth Va ndarknsss vas there
iie walked thrs' the alley, walked thro' the
street,
and he lott the print ofhlp fiery feet
sn the dead. dead, dead, that we:e'svery-
And buried away with never PRAYER.
From the desolste land from itsyery heart,
There went forth cry to the utter Ost part.
You heard it o brothers With never q
You opened yoar hearts and poured out your
treasure.
0! Sister of Mercy. you gave above these
For you helped, wo know, on your bended
knees.
Your pity was humsn but oh 1t was more,
When you shared our cross and our burden
bore
Your livcs In your hands yec stood by our
Your lives for our lives you laid down and
died.
And no greater love hath Uan to give
Than lay down his HE that Lis friends may
live.
You poured In our wounds the oil and tho
wine
That you broughuto US froBna Hand Divine.
You conquered VI, brothers! our swords We
81 g,
We yl,ld now onr hea.ts--they are ali we
have.
Our last ditch was there, and 1t held ou,
long;
1t is yours, o friends, and you'll tind 1t rong
Your love had u '-agic, d,yiner than art,
And 'conquerei,by kindness" we'll write or
our Aeart.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
Uaah ThA~

This ste notify the pal,licr.kat Ros-
in ~ Bro. .s,20 w. End sre,et, 'uhe w:ll
decorators will sell ws'l paper lower
and do wSKi cheaper THAN any other
paper frmin this city. srt thsir prices
be what they may. Rosin T. Bss. has a
splendid assortment Of aN the latest
patterns, everything guaranteed salts
factory and estimates given cheerfully.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
Great eEeGursssss II Neat.

Econsmizr by buying COED ste~vinl
be+f at 6 tosS Cents = pound; gooG
roast at to 10; hest roast, l2 to IA
round steak, il93 ; rump steak, ID; sir
Lola, IL, of R. r. Geary, stalls 10 and
ii Third street. market, and A. T.
Ge2ry, stall 79Second street asarket.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

TOR SALE.-Desirahle and elegant cdr a
try seat, with productive farm ATTACHED
on elevated tolling la1d. Well known IN
.WOODSlDE,- ChristiHna Hundred New
Castle Co, Delaware, N miles from WE
m ngton, ~ minutes walk 10 ation. W
mington Il NoKtaern X. H., near Lancaster
pike, on old road to Brapdywipe Sprin S,con,
tanning 100 acres; including acres apple, Or
chards, 61% acresesi lawn, tLll OF rare asd or.
nameltal treeP; elso gnr'ieE, 2sl nc es M1ood
timber land, com tOrtable farm house, canine,
dious barn cattle sheds. Two living strains
pass through tbeentire ieasth; with rtght 70
erect dam (lhat will be sold with prorerty' OF
mi or manufacturing purposes. Ram, wind
quality at every point. The leaIity ls KNOW,
to he healthy, mansion cOt1modious. ell
househol conveniences. hot and cold water, a,t1
stable, coach, and lee houses end work sheI'
in vrouuss attached to manaoD. I'm, rove
ment. irrespe, tire,e Of value Of land have cont
5000.
iurnItu G. stock and implements sold to
purchaser i; desirsI at a valua' hn.
Terms easy, and fuE particulars made knows
to bsna fidc purchasers by addressing
aIig.wei u y. ". BDX llS Wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
,NOWsf3 (sle TfNoN,

Toseleot paper to decorate yoar walls
We havesa fine stock of the latest pat
terms, which we invite you to call and
inspect, tuliy confident We can please
you with designs, workmanship and
price at the.ol stand No. 6l8 MARKET
street. "A. B. yaSEs.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
Oviyane Dar's Notice.

enly one days notice is required by
J. R. Holt tohave ycEr pap-rlng done.
lie has increased his force of good aud
skilled workmen and ean serve you at
one day 4 notice. J. R. Holr, 223 Mar
ket street.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
Hats I Fats J!

Spring style silk hats, fne Derby
hats, nobby soft hats, boys soft and
stiff hats, chiidren's spring style hats,
silk and cashmere caps, umbrellas, &c.
New goods. Low prices. RUMPoRD
Bios, 404 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

TNOR SAFE OR HEN "A new store In a
n Hood a0catioD, with all modern I'M
provements, but small amount OF cash warfeh;
Also two other new dwellings, same te,ms'
would take shares in good loan association f0r
pay Several other houses Tor sac: kuianns
and iobbIng done prsmptly Apply to
T1NDALL j SONS,
nh2Otf 79,French and $40 f. Ninth Stj.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
d EMOvAL.

r E"0VAh' ~
William H. Backiston would inform his
friends and customers, in general, tbs, ho has
removed his grocery store from
Nc. zoos TO T 4 s. w. CORNER OF
TENTH AND MARKET SITS.
where ho intsrds to keep frst.class groceries
ns cheap AZ they can be bought In the city.
Gall and bc convinced. sp Lot
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
Shoe Store Removal.

III. Nicholson has removed to Third
and Washington streets. All In want
Of boots and shoes will please call. I
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18
REMOVALS.
RI R'"o'h" TO
No 4N3 ShipIey Street.

Y. FICKEl.S, agent for thesIle OF heat
ers runups and stoves of the latest styles
Houseiurnishing Goods, tin and sheet on
ware. and all kinda OF heater and range work
roofing, spouting and repairing done at short
n tlce. Satis action guaranteed. shall be
pleased to see any OF my patrt " at my new
sIard at any time,
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

TNOn RENT. House corner Of Ninth and
II Spruce etreet., SIX rooms, ana Ao. VIZ
Spruce street, five rosns.
l.. Il. \ AN KLEEJE,
apls-U 9i3 Marketttfeet.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

NOR kENT.-A large Market street store
Il and dwell ing. Apply {
EVANS PEN ~ NOTION.
ap4-3t No. H. Eighth STREET
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

NHOHTEAGES negotiated, Rents
MI collected. Properties care efIi.
ly managed. IHsuTanUe placed IA
reliable companies. ANA convey.
ancine nceurHieiy exccu'ed.
ami w.stf HEALD a. CO.,
Han X ers and E0VestlYsent BrOkcrg.
liRytO., House budding
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

TNOR RENT,--All that largo wharf proper
ty. storehouse and two dwellings, in the
town OF Newport. ~ tn BILE tor the coal, LUMBER
grain or other business. Apply to
JOSEPH ThTNALL,
uhkeod II Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

VSOR SALr on REN1.--Lar9e 'm,ldlnS
~ on seventh siYoct near Walnut, suitable
for church. societies. or manufacturing pur-
po.es. Price very lcw. Terms a"coitmoda-
tim, J Il. BOND co.
apl7-lot oOl Shipiey stfeet.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

T1OR RENT. Two Of those handsome new
n stores, on Second street ncsr Tatnall.
Lowe-t rents In the city. Apply from 10 to II
and from to g. second sfory, mh6tf
S, II. cox. WATER AND ORANGE STS
TNOK RENT.-Two three st0I! brick houses
n in perfect orler slieh kitchen and lurge
ward. Nos e2S and 93s West Sixth street.
HENRY W. MORROW,
mi y SOs Mark et street
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

TNDK ALA t"O--toiy lick heuse with
two-story back building. in good location
containing rolms, tath aud water In Kitch-
en-. Price very log. and terms easy. Apply to
THOMAS r LALLY,
apatf 6J2 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

rrOR A slsoI.OAD OF RIG AR DSON'S
KIEDIlNa WOOD, ieave orders a.
He,y Evcnisg Office, 9th and Marhet; Capelle
4 Bro, I'd ara Market; J. ratnall h Co., Front
and Orange; and A. Nj. Qainby's, Front ana
Madison. feol+tf
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

NOR SALt.-A BsafbOrn wagon, snltaDle
for y country or store wagon, Dioo one
cart Sold for want otuse.
aple-6t r. j. FORH, Third and adams Sts
Daily Republican., 1879-04-18

vNOR RENI.-StalLa In Wollaston Gtreet,
r between Eighth aud Ninth:
apS.u JOSHUA MABiS.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-12-11
HAPPY.RETORT.

Some time in 1864 thore was
number of army officers stopping at
hotel in Washington. Among them
was Capt. Emerson, There was also
Capt. Jones who was a first rate
fellow, good officer and very pom>
pous. Emerson and Jones used to
have good deal Of joking together
at the table and elsewhere. One
day at tho dinner table. where the
dining ball was we'll filled. Captain
Jones finished hia dinner first. got
up and walked almost to the dining
hall door, when Emerson spoke TO
bin in a loud voice and said
"Halloa, Captain, see here, | want
to speak to you a minute"
The Captain turned and walked
back to the table and bent over him,
when Emerson whispered
II wanted to ask you how far you
would have gone if had not spoken
W you
The Captain never changed
muscle, but straightened up and put
his fingers into bis vest pocket, and
said, in a voice loud enough for all
to hear him:
Captain Emerson, | don't know
of man in tho world | would rather
lend five dollars to than you, but the
fact is havn't cent with me to.
day." and he turned on his heel and
walked away. Emerson was the
color Of halt dozen rainbows but
he had to stand it. lie never heard
the last of il, and it cost him more
than ten dollars to treat on it.