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Perplexities of n District Commits.
siOner.

MAI. MORGAN ON THE PRESSURE OF OFFICE SEEK
ERS AND OTHER WORRIES AND ANNoYANCEs OF
THE POSITION.
In conversation with District Commission Nor
gan this morning, upon the duties and labors Of
his Office, he stated to a STAR reporter that It
was a hard place to fill. Said he: "There are so
many unreasonable people constantly pressing
"But do you let this disturb your" asked the
reporter.
Il can't help it." said the Commissioner,
"they have so many troubles and grievances to
impart, and seem to want help SO much; they
follow me to the Capitol, to my home, and stop
me on the streets to tell their troubles. | wish
could give them all what they ask for, but that
can't be done. Men whom one would suppose
reasonable demand things impossible to grant;
they even ask that others In Office be turned out
to make room for them, and are not backward
in naming their men and places. To turn out
competent and faithful men simply to give out
siderS employment will not do for any one. The
cry is still they come, and all sorts OF claims
and suggestions have to be listened to daily.
One put in the plea that he has wife and
twelve children to support; another that he never
held District Office, and his neighbor has been
favored for years with no better claims than
his; another that his wife is an invalid, and he
has ruinous doctors bills to pay. Each is sure
that his is an exceptional case OF merit. Parties
90 away every day offended because they don't
get what they ask for, and which it is impossi-
bic to grant to them. This makes sensitive per-
sons like myself feel badly, because am dis
posed to do everything in my power and do
every day all l can. declare TO you that I
have very little peace Of mind, thinking of the
distress that prevail from lack OF employment.
Last night my wife caught me at midnight
making a speech in my sleep to the District
committee of the House on the subject OF special
assessments, matter full OF fnterminable diff
cultieS and perpleXitieS. The only thing we can
do is to do the best we can and let the conse-
QuelceS be what they may."
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Virginia Changers

PETERSBURG, VA, FEB. l3.-The Virginia State
Grange OF Patrons of Husbandry, which has
Iourned at midnight last night, TO meet in an
nual session at Farmville, Va, in February
next. During the session considerable business
looking TO the welfare of the order was consid-
cred, and officers for the ensuing two years
were elected. d. Jas. NJ. Blanton was reelected
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE WEEKLY STAR, now ready, contains all
the News of the Week, home and foreign; the
Hrth murder trial; Congressional Proceedings;
Political Affairs; White House and Department
News Local Items; Proceedings of the Courts;
Choice Stories: Poems and Sketches; Agricul-
tural and Household Matters.
Trims: 50 per annum in advance, postage pre-
paid; single copies cents, In wrappers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

The CANAL INyEsTIGAToN.-Thej Joint stand
Ing committee OF the Maryland legislature on
tie canal investigation have addressed a letter
10 Hon. A. z. German, president of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, respectfully
demanding OF him all the books, vouchers, pa.
pers and documents Of every kind, now In his
pany, for the purposes expressed In the preari1-
Die and order OF the senate. passed BY that heiv
Friday, January 80. The secretary was Instructed
20 ~ WIlte 10 Messrs; g: = Lloyd, president OF the
president Of the Maryland Coal Company. and
charles F. Mayer, presidentef the ConsOHdafion
coai company, and request their attendance to
testlfy during the Investigation. Dr. RT1Ice and
MesslS Mcclure and Willing were annointed ala q
select committee to wait en- Mr.. Gorman and
present to him the letter above referred fo. '1s'
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BOSTON, MASS, FEB. l3.-The New EngIand
alumni OF Yale College met here yesterday.
Judge John +. Putnam, OF the class OF 1887 was
elected president. A number OF Interesting
speeches were made, and it was voted to have
more frequent reunions hereafter.
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NEW YORK. Feb. IS N. 5. Prentice announced
his suspension TO the Stock Exchange this
morning. He was bear on Erie, Kansas and
Texas, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
in these stocks compelled him to suspend.
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uA number Of Baltimore cigar makers are
on strike

~A number Of Baltimore cigar makers are
on strike.
The combination between the Erie and
New York Central Railways has been affected.
uThe ex-Khedive Is expected to visit Rome
-snowballlng is hardly the word for the
sport at Stockton, Cal, where the balls are fire.
quently chunks OF Ice or stones coated with
snow.
eIIt Is now definitely known that Mr.. John
Allen, the missing representative Of David Dows
Co, OF Baltimore, Is not defaulter and Spe-
cial search to discover his Whereabout has been
abandoned.
e1The North German Gazette says the French
man army.
eDThe cholera In Japan has been subdued.
It's victims numbered 101 900 out Of 16e, 900
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ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMsELF.-J. ]. Powers, a
emis % stn,Ja VI ~ DotSyd W,f sI1u Uns VI St'
Louis, who has been in Philadelphia some days
to consult physicians as to his health, acciden-
tally shot himself through the heart yesterday,
in a few minutes. Rev. Father Edelin,, OF
Washington, D. c., and j. H. Stack, nephew
OF deceased, were with him at the hotel, but did
adjoining room to procure pistol which he
had bought recently, and it is supposed while
handling it accidentally exploded. Mr.. Powers
was one OF the centennial commissioners from
MiSSiSSiDDi.
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ELIZABETH, n J., Feb. l3-JameS CaVanagh,
aged "a years. a local pedestrian, was killed this
morning by a Pennsylvania railroad train at
this place. He was intoxicated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE CONTRIBUTIONS of members and en-
ployts of the House Of Representatives to the
N. Y. Herald Irish relief fund amounts to nearly
$500.
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Miss NeiIson Invited IN ro-o,,,

ToRoN TO, ONT, Feb. 13.-An address, signed
by many leading citizens, will be presented to-
day to Miss Nelson, Akfng her to revisit To-
ronto before leaving for Europe.
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue, $29I .623.44; customs. 1927 ,s2O.s7.
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EDUCATION IN MExICo.-Mr. Luton, U. s. con-
sui at Matamoras, in his dispatch to the De-
partment of State, gives an interesting report
of the progress in education of that part of
Mexico. The society Of friends in Indiana and
New York established a mission there in 1872.
A printing press and type were presented to
its aid a newspaper has been printed and
variety of school books, including histories,
biographers and essays. The public schools in
ard large numbers are sent to Central and South
America. This good work is fully protected by
the Mexican authorities without whose aid it
would be difficult to maintain the schools and
churches resulting from the laborS of this wor-
thy class Of missionaries from the United
States The Presbyterians are also doing much
work in establishing churches in Mexico. The
people are thereby greatly improved temper
ally as well as morally and spiritually. The
city of MatamoraS is orderly, and its public
schools are open to all classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

TIE PARLIAMENT of the Dominion of Canada
was opened again yesterday. The governor
general recommends permanent Canadian
representative at the Imperial Court in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

,tta. In n deep pocket In the ulster of shop
Ware found four SILK umbrellas, '''
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WHITE HOUSE ECALLERs-Ser ators Plumb, Tel
Ter and bill, and Representatives Pound,
Pacbeco. Anderson, Beltord, Hosmer and Whit
called on the President to-day.
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DR.. A. Won MOSCHzISKER,

THE wELL-KNowN EUROPEAN PHYSICIAN
AND SPECIALI-T, LATE OF PHILA-
DELPHIA, W. 20 HAS RECENTLY
ESTABLISHED HIMSELF IN
WASHINGTON. AT
818 10th st. NV.
Special attention is given to the practice OF the
EYE, EAR, THROAT, LUNG. CHEST DIS
EASES, CATARRH, ASTHMA, and the
RESTORATION OF NERVOUS
FUNCTION.
Having gained the confidence Of the community
by bis many cures in the abeSe 3 maIadies, no fur
New references besides those already published,
AZ Of The S I
the best citizens Of Washington. already treated by
al his offices can also be examined letters rrom
some Of the most widely known citizens Of the
benefit received, among the Communications from
such men as Senator D. W. VOORHEES,. Governor
RGhI HasT Hon ELLIS he HON. Joas
ARNoT, and hundreds Of others equally well
known.
The Following Speaks for Itself:-To
Whom 1t May Concern:
ens T! aHe
EISKER has been resident Of our city for some
Eye
Ear and Throat. he has also during some time past
been Professor and Clinical Operator in one Of
Medical Institutions. We recommend him to the
cordial support of the Press and the confidence of
the communities he may see fit to visit:
NJ. MCM1CHAEL, Mayor of the City:
z. w. DAVIS, Speaker of the House of Reps, Pa.
JOHN W. FORNEY, Editor Press;
SH6hEEs 4 EsakSk II s M;rsSSI %SFnns rest'
j. W. GRAYSON, Mercury;
A. E. WEIGH.
Hon. A. K. MCCLURE.
@. z. WARBURTON, Evening telegraph:
r. L. FEATHERsTONE. Evening Bulletin.
OFFICE HOURS:
FROM A. NJ. TO P. n. AND FROM TO
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MAINE MATTERS.
ROWdOfn AInyrsns

BANGOR, NE, Feb la.-The alumni OF Bow.
doin College held their 5th annual meeting last
evening, Chief Justice Appleton presiding The
attendance was large. An grafton was deliver
ed poem read and the usual toastS We're given
and responded to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

TEE INGALLS, CAsK.-The Senate committee on
privileges and elections to-day took up the
briefs which have been filed In the Ingalls, case,
and after some general discussion OF the subject
agreed to vote upon 1t at special meeting to be
held next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

MARYLAND LEGIsLATURE.-In the Maryland
senate yesterday the bill repeating the state
bounty law was passed. Mr.. BianS introduced
a bill to amend the election laws of Baltimore
city by providing for the election of supervisors
OF election by the general assembly instead Of
their appointment by the governor. A number
Of appointments In Kent and Montgomery coun.
ties were confirmed In executive session. The
house Of delegates passed the bill prohibiting
the mayor of Baltimore city from appointing de-
faulters to office. The committee on the con-
tested election case from st. Mary's county re-
ported in favor of Graves (rep.) the sitting
member. A message was received from Cover
nor Hamilton, containing suggestions on econ
omy and reforms.
THE MAINE MUDDLE IN CoURT.-John Ben
son, jr., the fusionst deputy secretary Of state,
and member Of Governor Smiths staff, was
arraigned before Judge True at Augusta yester-
day and charged with the larceny OF the manu-
script tabulat1ons of the legislative returns
from E. C. Moody on January 20, 1880. The
judge ordered the defendant to recognize In the
sum Of $500 for his appearance at the April term
of the supreme court.
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Irish Relief.
A Broken Broker

At meeting here last evening COMMITTEES
was appointed to collect funds for the relief OF
he Irish DCOr
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THE ARTILLERY SCHoOL-The War depart
ment has issued orders for new detail Of
artillery officers to report at the artillery
school, Fort Monroe, for duty May 1st next. re-
The new detail is composed OF 1st and I'd lieu
tenants Of the different al illery regiments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

TRADE MARKs.-The House committee on the
judiciary yesterday took up the subject of trade
marks and Representative McCoid, Of Iowa, by
invitation. gave his views on the proposed con-
stitutional amendment affecting trade marks
The matter was referred to subcommittee,
with instructions to report at an early day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Ar
thur Blackburn and Mary Gordon; John Wash
ingten, OF Washington, d. c., and Ella Herrit,
of Alexandria Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE CASE OF REPRESENTATIVE ACKLEN.-The
House committee on foreign affairs met this
morning to take action in the case of Represen-
tative Acklen. The voluminous evidence taken
in the case was submitted to the committee, and
a subcommittee, consisting OF Representatives
thoroughly examine and report upon 1t to the
1ull committee on Tuesday next. A member of
The committee said to-day: 'Don't ask me what
the report " i'll be. The facts are bad enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

INTER OCEANIC CANAL CoRREsPoNDENCK.-The
House this afternoon adopted a resolution Call
ing on the Secretary of the Navy for all cores
pondence In his possession touching the subject
of an inter-oceanic canal.
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The subcommittee consisting OF Senators Vest,
Butler and Logan, appointed by the Senate COM
mittee on territories to consider the subject of
opening up the Indian territory for settlement,
reported to the full committee to-day measure
for providing for organizing territorial form of
government in that territory, with recommen-
dation for passage. The full committee dis
cussed the matter for some time, but adjourned
without reaching the point of action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE took up the
subject Of Interstate commerce this morning.
Representative McLane offered his bill as an
amendment to Reagan's bill, whereupon Hen
derson offered his bill as substitute for the
McLane bill, which was adopted. The question
then recurring to the original (Tuesday's) pro-
ceedings Representative Henderson's bill was
offered as substitute for the Reagan, and,
after being amended on motion Of Representa-
tive Bliss In several particulars, was adopted by
vote OF to 6. and ordered to be favorably re-
ported to the House with the request that an
early day be set for its consideration. Upon mo-
ton of Representative O'Nein the committee
agreed to hear arguments by Philadelphia par
ties upon the river and harbor bill on Tuesday,
February Gath, to which day the committee ad-
jOurned.
The measure adopted as substitute for the
Reagan bill provides for board of commission
ers, with powers and duties similar to those
proposed by the McCoid BILL and the "Charles
Francis Adams plan" One Of Mr.. Bliss amend
ments extends the Jurisdiction of the commits
slonerS over "the transportation OF all property
by railroad from one state or territory into or
through one or more other states or territories
or to or from any foreign country, whether
such property be carried by one railroad
or by several railroads running in connection
with each other, and whether such commerce
be carried on roads lying wholly within one
state or more" Another amendment, adopted
on motion Of Mr.. Bliss, requires the commission
to Enquire into that method of railroad man
agement known as pooling, and state the result
OF their inquiry in the first annual report, and
whether, In their Judgment any, and II so what,
legislation Is expedtent In relation thereto"
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The Following Speaks for Itself:-TO
Whom 1t May Concern:

OFFICE HOURS:
FROM A. NJ. TO P. NJ. AND FROM TO 8
p, Nj. tanl9
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NEW YORK MARK
Tha fOI1nUiu0 n1I0faf

son 3 %: 20. s. Pst Pst osnts:s 1863; q: 8. u Per
Ss@ lSsx Es p e g SS snS ss NsT ssrs
Michigan. Central. seA; Lake Shore, 1O1X; Han
nibsi and g, st, Joseph. ,40A; Northwest 90; do.
preferred. los; Wabash, St. Louis ana Pacific,
z54; do: preferred. e9X; Kansas and Texas. ~;
Pacific Nan. 40I.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Dl LOlh NV
rse NoTICE-The annual meeting mesenpT Of g tRe TIE
fSds SoSN sSssh9Sf5f aSP & Lbs
EHE Hs Sp Sc m q @
1is febis3t e O'Clock GEO. W. c1ssELL. President.
oAE1Fd Ri FHHh sATbessa S &c REM
iard's Hcte washington, D: e. on MONDAY, On
is e md S'SSa paee M Gassp hs pah5 the
ne xt Democratic Nati1nal G9nyend9np 6 npR1NoE
,,,,u,, s secSsis5y ;ss5y n. D: oo%%stss; faS1sss;
TO- N9TIoE;;-DR. l. 2; JoRDAN. Of New
the Reproductive Organs and diseases arising from
lis friends patient, ana ths tRss he has
maybe consulted from - tn 2 and to at b; Cos
aSond Of this as he
cannot possibly extend the time OF his visits beyond
The four our weeks specified. commencing Wednesday.
2bssrye 5,, ,st the address, eoa ,.r,, srnrrr NV
TmE y fbs NdHfHERN SERf E2H R5
MARKET COMPANY viii be held ct the office Of
to pm. Transfer book closed February 9th.
0Iehb ISeb5l4w Nsseh ''n GEO. W. KING. sec'y.
THE ANNgAAh. MEETING g, 2E E., THE 1TE F
St NJ the iiS NqRTmERN pr bad y
fbe ase Of sad nfa
At which meeting the agreement of January 49,
1880, entered into between the Bondholders and
the Company will be submitted for ratification.
feb5-4w GEO. W. KING, Sec'y.
BOVINE VACCINE VIRUS
FROM THE
NEW ENGLAND VACCINE COMPANY.
For sale at MILBURN'S PHARMACY,
ian26 1929 Pennsylvania AVENUE.
sNe BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE.
S EXTRA QUALITY Dry.
BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE.
EXTRA QUALITY DRY.
THE MOST DELICIOUS DRY WINE IN THE
MARKET.
THOMAS RUSSELL,
ian6 1918 PENNA. AVENUE.
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COMMISSIONER HAYT's SUCCRssoR.-Ex-mem-
bers of Congress are most prominently men
toned as successors to Mr.. Hayt, as Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs. Two ex-members are
specially named-Trowbrldge OF Michigan, and
Manypenny, Of Ohio. The former is supported
by the entire Michigan delegation and others;
and the latter by several of the Ohio delegation.
1t seems that the appointment of Mr.. Trow-
bridge has been practically determined upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

observation-disclosures UnSworth reports
person attempted to set fire to a one-story
frame house on Sth street near T, by placing
cotton saturated with coal OIL In the walls The
fire was eXtinguiShed with but small loss,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON MINES and mining,
at their meeting yesterday, discussed Repre-
sentative Belfords (Col bill, to establish at the
seat OF government bureau Of mines and min
ing, and will resume consideration of the sub
Ject at their next meeting. Hon. Clarence
King, director OF geological surveys, addressed
the committee on the mineral resources of the
United States, and will conclude at the next
meeting OF the committee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

BRIGHT EYES" ExAMMED.-At meeting of
Senator Kirkwood's special committee investi-
eating the removal Of the Cheyennes and Poncas,
to-day, Bright Eyes was examined with refer
ence to her knowledge OF the causes leading to
the removal Of the Poncas, and their condition
in the Indian Territory. In these respects
nothing new was developed. The attention of
Bright Eyes was called by Senator Morgan to
paper purporting to be signed by heads Of nearly
all the heads OF Ponca families, requesting the
President to remove them to a new reservation
in the Indian territory, Bright Eyes exclaimed:
"Why, White Eagle has told me dozen times
that he never signed any such paper! Why,
that is monstrous" Standing Bear was then
shown the paper. He read it over. smiled in
credulouSly, made several gestures of disgust,
accompanied by expressive " ughs," and finally
said: " That's the white mans way. The write
one thing and tell us another" He then volun-
tarily explained the circumstances attending
the signing by the council OF chiefs OF a paper
supposed by them to be refusal to leave their
reservation, the facts regarding which are
familiar. The investigation will proceed to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

EDUCATION IN THE ARMY.-Chaplain George
G. Mullins. 25th infantry, U. S. A., has been de-
tailed to report to General A. Med. McCook for
duty as his assistant in charge Of education in
the army. Chaplain Mullins will make a tour
of inspection and organization of the post
schools already established with view to
bringing about better system and enlarging
the field of operations. His present headquar-
tiers will be at st. Louis, Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

THE INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES EXHIBITION
Fish Commissioner Spencer F. Baird calls for
contributions for the American exhibit at the
international Fisheries Exhibition at Berlin,
which opens April Goth next. Exhibits will be
transported at government expense, and will
have to leave New York by the middle Of March.
six hundred and fifty feet of space has been al
lotted for the American exhibit. and the Ger
fishery products, and fresh fish, living or packed
in ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

ARMY ORDERs.-First Lieut.. Eugene Griffin,
corps engineers, as soon as he can be spared
from his present duty in the division Of the
Atlantic will report at Willett Point, New
York h6rtor. for duty with the battalion Of en-
gineers. The acceptance Of the resignation Of
Fist Lieut.. E. S. Chaplin, 4th artillery, to take
effect Feb, 18TH is revoked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-13

COMBINATIONS AND REJEcTIoNs.-The Senate
in executive session yesterday confirmed the
following nominations: To be supervisors of
census-Louisiana Norman w. Trezevant, Sd
Walker, OF New York, to be consul general Of
the United States at Paris; James r. Howard,
of New York, to be appraiser OF merchandise at
torney OF the United States for the district of
Indiana; James M. Haworth, OF Kansas, to be
an Indian inspector; James E. Spencer, of New
York, to be agent for the Indians of the Nevada
agency in Nevada; also several postmaSters,
&C. The nominations Of Harrison Reed, to be
census supervisor for the district Of Florida,
and VIM. j. Patton for the % district of Arkan-
Sas, were rejected.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-01-02

1t is related of Thackeray that, being
worry desirous to sec n "Bowery boy"
he went with friend into tho hnunts
of that peculiar creature to look for ono.
Very soon his companion pointed out
to him genuine specimen, standing
on the corner of u street, against lamp
post, red-shirted, black-trowsercd, soap
locked, shiny-hatted, with cigar in
his mouth elevated at an angle of forty
five degrees.
After contemplating him for II few
moments, Thackeray said to his friend
that he would like to talk to the fellow,
and asked If he might do SO.
sSurely," he was told ego to him,
and ask him to direct you somewhere"
Thereupon Thackeray approached
and said politely:
"My friend, Ishould like to 80 to-
| such a place.
"Wcil," replied the Bowcry boy, in
his peculiar tones, and without moving
anything but his lips, as he looked up
lazily at the tall, gray-haired novelist
-"well, sonny, you can go, IL you
won't stay too long"
Thackcray was satisfied.