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The Evening critic., 1882-01-06
GEN. Grants Appeal 10 President
Arthur.
"NEw YORK, Dec. %, 1881.

NEW YORK, Dec %, 1881.
The President, Washington, D. c.:
DEAR SIR: At the request Of Gen.
Fitz John Porter | have recently reviewed
his trial aud the testimony furnished he
fore the Schofeld court of inquiry held in
1879, giving to the subject three full days
of careful reading and consideration and
much thought in the intervening time.
The reading of the whole of this record
has thoroughly convinced me that for
these nineteen years have been
doing gallant and efficient soldier very
great injustice in thought and sometimes
in speech. ! feel it incumbent upon me
now to do whatever lies in my power TO
remove from him and from his family the
stain upon his good name. feel this the
more incumbent upon me than should il
| had been corps commander only, or Oc-
cupying any other command in the army
than the one which | did but as general |
had il possibly in my power to have OBJ
tanned for him the hearing which he only
got at later day, and as President | GER
tainly had the power to have ordered that
hearing. In justification for my injustice
10 Gen. Porter can only state that shortly
after the war closed his defense was brought
to my attention, but | read in connec-
ton with "A sketch Of the field where his
Oflcnses were said to have been committed,
which ] now see, since perfect maps
have been made by the engineers depart
| ment of the whole field, were totally in
| correct, as showing the position of the two
| armies. | have read il IN connection with
| statements made on the other side against
Gen. Porter, aud | am afraid possibly with
| some little prejudice in the ease, although
| Gen Porter was q man whom | personally
| knew aud liked before but | got the im-
| preston, with many others, that there was
| 4 half hearted support of Gen, Pope in his
| campaigns, and that Gen. Porter, while
| possibly not more guilty than others hap
| pened TO he placed in a position where he
| could he made responsible for his indiiter-
4 ence and that the punishment was not a
| severe one for such au otfense. am now
! convinced that he rendered faithful,
efficient, and intelligent service and
| the fact that he was retained
| in command of corps for
months after his oRenses We're said 70 have
been committed is in his favor. What
would ask in Gen. Porter's behalf from you
is that il you can possibly give the time
| that you give the subject the salne study
and thought that have given it, and then
act as your Judgment may dictate, But
feeling that you will not have the time for
such am investigation, for il would take
several days time, l would ask that the
whole matter be laid before the Attorney
| GENERAL for his examination and opinion
| Hoping that you will be able co do this
much for an officer who has suffered for
The Evening critic., 1882-01-06
A Hotel Thief.

Alice White and Lille Carter, two
eolored women, were in the dock at Police
Court to-day, charged with the larceny OF
some sheets, knives, forks, clothing, etc,
from the National Hotel. The testimony
showed that Alice White had been en-
ployed as a servant at the hotel, and short
ly after her dismissal the property in ques-
tion was found 70 be missing. A search
warrant was issued and the property found
in Alice Whites possession. Judge Smell
sentenced her to six months in Jail aud
dismissed Lille Carter.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-06
BeautifuI Cards.

The designs in fancy visiting and adver-
tising cards this year eclipse anything ever
invented before. Mr.. b. f. Brown, No
BOG Pennsylvania avenue northwest, is the
agent for one of the largest card houses in
the United States. He has ON hand every
conceivable design, color and shade, which
he is selling at rates to suit even the most
exacting. No one should fail to give Mr.
Brown call. He will furnish advertising
cards at a very low price.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-06
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED August. Isss.
kMlJSEMENTS,

ADJUSTMENTS.
Ford.s Opern-house.
Neither snow nor anything else inter-
ltres with the attendance at Ford's Opera
house. Humpty- Dumpty'' rules supreme
and hundreds continue to attend his ANUS
ing performances. Matinee tomorrow.
National Theatre.
Denman Thompson has secured strong
footing in the matter of popularity in
Washington. His famous play, Joshua
Whitcomb," has delighted thousands tins
week. Take the children to the matinee
tomorrow.
Theatre Comique.
A strong variety bill and stul more
attractive drama has carried prosperity to
the Comiquc this week. The Comique's
entertainments are always interesting and
pplete with novelties.
Signor ErncstO Rossi.
The above eminent tragedian, with
powerful English-speaking company, will
open brief engagement at Ford's Opera
house next week. Hamlet" is billed for
Monday night, and for Tuesday night
Dumas Edmund Koan' is underlined.
Seats can be reserved now.
Robson and Crane
are billed for the National next week, an
announcement insuring week of unadnl-
terated, fun and enjoyment. "The Fifth
avenue Theatre contained last night one of
the best amused audiences of the season,
and the welcome given to Messrs. Robson
and Crane on their return to this city for n
season was unequivocally sincere. The
applause which welcomed the appearance
of each on the stage, and indeed of all the
company, was followed by frequent bursts
Of applause and laughter as the play,
"Our Pachelors," threw the two
comedians into the ridiculous situa-
tions which succeed each other
most propitious opening of their engage
ment. The play is familiar to our readers
and tie two bachelors, Rangte and Jo'cler :,
who find the way to matrimony through
the most extravagant and comical adven-
lures, are well known as old friends, The
company is a good one and the piece goes
with spirit.--Ne,o York Mail.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-06
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERN-Chicf Justice
Cartier and Justices Hagncr and James,
Thompson VS.. shepherd; on argument.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice MacArthur-
Dobson VS.. Blumenburg; judgment on
stipulation. Davis VS. Holloway ct AL;
Judgment by default. Ramsdel vs.. Dis
trict of Columbia; on hearing.
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x,,niI priees i'm ,he MnrLe,s.

lhe lOilOMlng were the fullnS prices III
the Washington market today
MEATS Bccf-Sirloin, lStd 20c. porter
house, 25c rib-r0ast, l2lM zoe. corn beef,
s@l2le.; chipped, 30c.; beef tongue 65c;
lamb, l5@ 20c.; veal, l2!Ca 25c. breast 10
Gtl2c, bacon, lac l5c. mutton, lO@l5c. (;
pork, l0@ 12lc. sausage, l2c.; hams, l6
M11c.; shoulders, l2c, lard, lJc.
FIsH,-Rock fish, large l56p zoe, r. 10 do.
small, 256d 35c. "a bunch weakish i2l G9
l5e. e ID; halibut, l5d 20c p N perch,
35@ 40c. % bunch; HOLSTERS, l24d l5c. r
n bmefsh, l2l@ l5e. q lb; snappess.
l2lc, q ~; Bermuda,25e. Il IL; red snap
per, l5c, "a M; gruper l3o. q ~; smelt,
loo zoe, ID NJ; cod, l2!c, d lt haddock
l2lo. p t; pike l2le. q n.
PouITRY.-Chickeps, 3OGp Zoe. d pair
ducks, 75c.@ ~. q pair; geese, sl@15e.
each turkeys, l2d l5e. q 10.
BUTTER AND EGGs.- Philadelphia print,
50d 55c creamery, 45GQ50c New York aud
Illinois, l0fa 45c.i roll butter, 2sG, l0e.; eggs,
--' 'Efap0c n h.
oes, Irish doe, y
>aGoe. . PIX,
t0hOa iN. Its, SC, r. bunch:
olI carrots. Sc. ~
huna am a PIX; cabbage
pielt. l0r ister plants sc, p
5anc. ugnipsi Hll /. p PIX.
FEulrs 0nnscs Be- q doz,; lemons
sar doc annn uts, 9Oc - dOE
California pHars l1a q dol; California
Vapes 4nt ~ ~ aga do. 30c q n
4ie. doz. French prunes
n m aieugia raisins, l2lP %
loa lN.i ~ currants, Zoe. II lh
es Iliiti. = ib; prunells pie T.
H.; lemon and orgaps peel, zoe. n ID; uitron,
orr "a NJ s1aiida Oranges. l0Nn5 soc %
I..as.
.I.a
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Isarrv sIcienin.- parlie..

aar rurlrt general ait,niipu .u.
antIafaul0 luIo Ha6 Che asihle m9rua.
in whirii ihe ladies snepp,i tAcinss'ves
Hp brlaiy ir IlEs uud ldl-i n-i cill %.
circulars d.llflH litv HrNad
Wi"ifg laafs at,d -e1U fi inagrfe 'ta
Aagll .n.s wurn nin7 gi tlese ssilp
we've Darshasel AZ lhe weh-AncWl luf
hfn-s ofM,lelD X BD0a, POS renusgigpia
aF .ur. uslthufs who NY 'i
aai-a4ig, fa- Sra Oh Haf
Holrr
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Skin Diseases Cured.

One thousand dollars reward for better
remedy. Frazier's Magic Ointment has
cured the worst case of this awful disease.
Sold by all druggists at 80 cents per box.
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..Aidcrney Dairy wagons, >.

Fresh Aldeney butter churned every
morning and delivered in pound Ward -
prints zoe per 10. Also cottage cheese;
buttermilk and sweet milk Sc per qt
Cream l5c. pint.
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Detroit is destined to be one of the most
populous cities in the West. 1t is selling
beer for three cents glass.
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Dr.Frazier's Root Bitters

FraZiers Root Bltters are not n dram-shop
whisky beverage, bat are strictly medicinal
in every sense. They act strongly upon the
liver and kidneys, keep the bowels open and
regular, make the weak strong, heal the lungs,
build up the nerves aud cleanse the blood aud
system Of every impurity.
For Dizziness, Rush OF Blood 20 the Head,
tending 10 Apoplexy, Dyspepsia, Fever and
Ague, Dropsy, Pimples and Blotches, Scrofu-
lous Humors and Sores, letter, Ring Worm,
White Swelling, Erysipelas, Sore Eyes aud for
young men suffering from Weakness or De-
billy caused from imprudence, and 10 females
in delicate health, Frazier's Root Bitters are
especially recommended.
"Dr. Frazier: have used two bottles Of your
Root Bitters for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Weak
ness and Kidney Disease, and they did me
more good than the doctors and all the medi-
cine ever used. From the first dose took
began 10 mend, aud am now in perfect health,
and feel as well as ever did. consider your
medicine one of the greatest OF blessings
''MRS. NJ. MARTIN, Cleveland, o."
Sold by all druggists everywhere at 81 per
bottle.
HENRY a. CO., Sole Prop'rs,
CLEVELAND, o.
sTOTT 4 CROMWELL, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, u. c., General Agents.
- s.s,
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STEAMBOATS,.

FOR NORFOLK, PORTSMOUTH,
FoRTRfsS MONROE, pfNkY ~
POINT AND POINT LOOKOUT, s---r%r.s-----11ss -
Connecting at Norfolk with the Boston SiparferS.
steamer GEORGE LEARY on TUESDAYS,
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at 5p. m.
FAN and Winter Arrangements, beginning Oct. !.
First-class Fare TO Norfolk. and Fortress Mon
y %
Second-Class Fareto Norfolk and It AIosroe, 81 80
Eirst-class Fare to Pney Point and Point Look
Second-cass TO Piney Point and Point Look-
ont %
ton furnished at b. W. Reeds Sons, 1916 street
northwest, Il. q o. Ticket Ohce, iiJl Penna. ave
nue. st. Marc HOteRoO s Cigar Stands at pTin-
cpal Hotels; II. B. PolkinhorH, next TO City Pest
office; and at Companys Onicc 7th-streel wharf.
GEORGE MATTGNSLY,
General superintendent.
VIM. p. WEIGH. Agent on24
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RAiiR0ADS.
1881 THE GREAT 1881
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE,
1881

To THE NORTH, WEST AND S0UfBWESr.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
Splendid Scenery. Magnificent Equipment
- - IL ErFEcr DECEMnER Is, 1881.
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from station
corner ofsixth and Streets
as follows
For plttsburg and the Wegt, Chicago Limited
Express Of Pullman Hotel and sleeping Cars
at 1000 a. M daily Fast line 1000 -. IN. dav
with sleeping cars from Harrisburg TO Cincn-
N. daily, with Palace Car to Pittsbuis and
Louisville.
BALTIMORE4 POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Canandaglla, Rochester, Buffalo. NIAGARA
atsa. m, daily except sunday; $50 y. m. daily
except Saturday with Palace cars TO Canaan
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and FlmirA ut
t. 1900 9S,. q, -,, m: daily except sunday.
and i0.i5 p. M: Limited Express 81 PnilnSn
For Brooklyn, N. y. all through trains connect at
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, at
fording direct transfer to Fulton street. avoid
ing double ferriHge across New York city.
For PniladSlphla' IN & % 500 a. M % iGoo q M 2ee 90
1000 and l0,l5 ?. M Limited Express. go a. N.
For Baltimore, $40, 500, $50 1000 n. M, aud 20n
40, d.40 $40 $780, 1900 and i0.l5 y. m. On Suu-
day, 500, 100 a. M, zoo 5l1, '3O. 1000 and ioio
For Popes Creek Line. $40 A. m. ard li0 D. m.
daily, except sunday.
cept Sunday.
ALEXANpRIA AND FREDERlcKsBuRG
RAILWAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 6So, 40, 800 lilo and iIso a. M,
40, 500, SO, $50 and ll3o p. m. on sunday
For Richmond and the South. $50 aud lilo n. m.
m. daily, and p m: daily, exeent sunday;
S.53, and lO00a. M; l.l0, 300 son, 100 aud aOj
y. m. and i2.OOmidnight. ON Sunday at s.o5 $50
Tickets and Information at the Office north
east corner OF Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. and at the station where orders can hr
left for the checking ofbaggage to destination from
hotels and residences.
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MARRIED.

SCOTT NAYLoR.-M Mount Vernon Place
NJ, r. church South, Wednesday, January 1,
1852, by Rev. W. p. Harrison. Frank r. Scott
To Miss Lulie Naylor, all OF Washington, ID. q.
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Kings Palace.
The Great Leader Of Low Prices.
WE ARE NEVER 0UTDONB.
TAKE NOTICED
ANOTHER MARK-DOWNl
From this day we offer our tremendous, large
and very desirable stock Of
MILLINERY
At Following Prices;
% Dozen Of Genuine Long Mapped BEAVER
HATS, at 75c, 81, Sl.25, $3.50, S1.75. 81, the
very best at $3.50.
100 dozen more Of our Famous Beaver Edged
HATS, In all shapes and colors, sold formerly
ut 500, are new offered at 80 aud 75 cts, and
are undoubtedly the greatest bargains ever Of
fered.
100 dozen moro of those Wonderful Moscow
BEAVER HATS IN every style and In ali coIors,
at 20 cts. only, sold formerly at 10 cts.
Call and examine our great assortment Of
PLUMEs at 15ca 81, S1.25 and 81.
RIBBONS RBBoNsi
KINGS PALACE
Can't be beat. Our prices are the lowest, our
stock the largest.
Our Artificial PLANTS have got to be sold,
even at u sacrifice.
KINGS PALACE
Is the place 10 buy your Christmas Presents,
for there you buy cheaper than elsewhere.
DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT THE FAMOUS
KINGS PALACE,
a14 Seventh Street.
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OF thirty boys, whose ages ranged frou Z 60
10, were seen ploadinN thoir wr'' '"'"''
a..r
uf
prna I... ..u
tsrro
tfa. rrcr .9 0.. .'s..
rrf b fhc
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w lhH dnV Ih"nIfe q Waohter LamOnds
.... FN
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FrOItHtf VA o-aHH a..
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

IXTA NTEn- -FOUR GOOD CARPENTER BY
w The dav lnunlre a. Maehter GamOnds,
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30
FACTS FOR THE CURIOUS.

1t has been ascertained that not one
per cent. of the criminals are fat persons.
Most of them " Weigh less than l45 pounds
As late as the beginning of the last
century the poor "f Scotland We're il
such a condition that Fletcher of Sal
t"un, gravelv proposed to elevate and
benefit them hy selling them into slavery
William II. Wander bilt's wealth meas
ured in gold would. it is said, weigh nine
ty three tons. The same estimate puts
his income at So per second. which is the
average wages of a working man for II
ia> : labor.
With only 900 population Union
Spiipss. =. Y. has eight churches. TT
last. now being built. has "nly one m.le
and six female members. 1t is the result
ot a legacy requiring IT'S erection wirhin
stated periot to p ent the money ft"m
going in .nutler direction.
The kings of Burmah used to play
chess instead OF pie ces. In Akbais
palace. at Delhi. was a court marked out
with black and white marble squares. and
having at ote side a pillar upon which
the emperor used to sit in circular stone
chair to direct the moves. Frederick the
Great aud the Dukeo of Weimar also used
their soldiers for chessmen.
In some parts of Spain where butter is
a rare article of merchandise it is sold
not by the pound, but by the yard. 1t
is brought from the mount .in districts in
tiled off, W "a string in lengths as re-
spirea by sAe buyer. To travellers but.
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30
WORDS OF WISDOM.

To bave ideas is to gather flowers. To
think is to weave them into garlands.
Wealth is the most dangerous arbitra.
tor in political or social controversies.
Though authority be stubborn bear,
yet he is often led by the nose with gold.
knowledge will always predominant
over ignorance, as man governs the
other animals.
While We retain the power Of render
ing service and comforting favors we sell
dom experience ingratituds.
If we did but know how little some en-.
JOY of the great things they possess there
would not be much envy in the world.
Feelings come and 20 like light troops
following the victory of the present; but
disturbed and stand fast.
A more glorious victory cannot be gain
I'd over another man than this. that when
the injury began on his part the kindness
should begin ON ours.
Revenge is a m"msntary triumph, in
which the satisfaction dies at once, and
is succeeded by remorSe; whereas for.
givrn.s~, which is the nublest Of all re.
venga. entails perpetual pleasure.
Youth and age have too little sympathy
with each other. Ii the young would
remember they may be old, and the old
would remember that they were once
Young. the world would be happier.
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30

Good morning And this entertain.
ing conversation is repeated from house
to house by those who cali, till the doors
are closed on business. Standing on
Murray Hill, and looking down Filth
Avenne. with its sidewalks crowded with
finely dressed men. its streets thronged
With the gayest and most sumptueus
eqnipa%es the city can boast, the whole
looks like a carnival.
NEW YEARS NIGHT.
The drunkenness and debauchery of a
New Years in this city is a disgrace to
the people. AS hi hit appr ,acl e., C, 'ers
rush into houses where the lights are
brilliant. calling for strong drinks, while
their flushed cheeks. swollen tongues,
aud unsteady gait tell what whisky and
punch have dome for them. From dark
nil midnight the streets are noisy with
the shouts nf Jewellers Gangs of W, H.
.lrt->t'.! hut drunk. .t, lonu. men till ,h
aI' With -','> >'.rts>. n.rh~. "nra rtha''irs.
!';,i, ladies blush a> 1ierr c,ii,l> cone
I elm = INTO iilr room. tu, unsteady L..
" k and f.,,,iI llt,k IL ht. q, cent Omrl.
buses are hlled With shouting youngsters
who Cannot hand their change to n.
'irver, and old fellows VIII" do not know
The street they live in. Joined with the
loud laughter. aud shout. aud song of the
light. the discharge of pistols. the snap
"t crackers. and illumination from street
,nluers. hccnrne general. At midni.h,
'ne "a is end; the doors aie closed; the
.aS turned nil the ladi, $. w.aried and
disSu>ttd, l,y aside tier ge"gaws, very
thankful that New Years Comes onl,
once in the season.
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30
NEW YEARS DAY IN NEW YORK.
AS FORMERLY OBSERVED.

New York without New Years would
be like Rome without Christmas. 1t is
peculiarly Dutch. and is a6uut the only
institution which has survived the wre elk
of old New York. Christmas came in
with Churchmen. Thanksgiving with the
Yankees. Int New Years came with the
first Dutchman that set h $ foot .,n he
Island OF Mauha' tan. IT. is domestic
fs>tivty. in which sons and daughters.
spiced Iums and Id drinks OF II ,lland,
blend. The long -stemmed pipe is smoked
and the house is full of tobacco With
the genuine knickerb"ckerS. New Year :
commences with the going down OF the
sun on the last day of the wear. Fami
lies have The f:'o!ic Ia themselves. Cav
etH. s"rg. story, Ylee. rule the h"ule TIT
y, W I.ai> com ) IN. li:.n the >.,luia
ions ot the season are tx'.!, ,Ii.gr.! am
the families ire t.. prepare IN Jt'' c..i,-
..rs at the nt>t day. Outsiders VIII"
"receive' or call know u.thi,tg @:
the exhileration and exubelant ninth
which marks New Years eve among
Dutchmeu.
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30
THE TABLE.

Great rivalry exists among people OF
style about the table-how it shall be set.
rhe plate to cover it, the expense and
many other considerations that make the
able the pride and plague of the season.
To set well New Years table requiIes
taste. patience, tact. and cash. II mus
contain ample pro DIVISION for a hundred
men II must he loaded down with ali
the Injuries Of the season. served mp i"
he most costly and elegant style
Turkey, chickens. aud game; cake
rntS and oysters; lemonade. coffee and
whisky: brandy. wines. and-mnrc than
al. and above all-pnnch. This mvster
,r,lS beverage is il New York institution
10 make it is trade that few under
stand. Men 60 from house to horse. ",
IN engagement, to fill tie punch bow
Lemons. rum. cordials honey and m>s
reri"uS mixtures. from mysterious bottle
brought by the comp"under, enter int"
this drink. So delicious is it. that tor -
man to be drunk on New Year da'
rom punch is not considered any dis
grace.
The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-30
ter by the inch seems rather curious bar
gaining; the product is usually neither
palatable nor particularly clean.
HUMORS OF THE NORTHWEST.

+. V. Smalley, in paper on The
New Northwest" in the Century, says:
At Bozeman encountered an interesting
specimen of the independent Western
waiter Nobody serves willingly in the
Western Territories. The man who
brings you pitcher of water or harness.
es your horse puts on familiar swagger
as if to show that he is only doing such
menial work temporarily, and considers
himself just as good as you. The Boze-
man waiter came up to the new guest
with patronizing air and asked if he
were hungry. The gnest replied that he
was. I'm glad of it," remarked the
"ait'l; II like hnngry man." The
'''->i III al III" ynr.t pr.Sun- np,n his
j., rf he va err acunan,ar &c to
TX How tr- the ciR-s TIN, m"rui g!'
''tr the Matter .S out nf hu,nor and re.
Piled in IA >url: t,,ne, .'Darned il know;
hahn t tried en-
Our party stopped at a wayside inn
me day. There Was hamlet of three or
q
ri deserted, but the nalting Of q team
hef"re the log building where refresh.
nents were dispensed rallied the whole
population. One nan appeared from be.
himd IA barn. another fr"m a field. third
from su'ch; in TACT. they seemed to rise
up out of the ground; the prospect of a
treat however ramnte ubara l;onor u
twenty five cents a drink. never fails to
gather crowd in this thirsty region.
One Of the party fell into conversation
with man who proved to be doctor.
\ rough fellow, wearing leather riding
hr-t ches and an immense dirt-colored
'rlt hat. took a seat on the bar near by
md listened intently to the talk. II
suppose your practice here must be large
" eleemosynary," said the traveller to
the physician. Stranger" interrupted
rhe cowboy. that's a good word. Whar
did you git it?''
Apropos of frontier manners is an in
cident which can be located, as we'll as
anywhere, at Kurtzville, log town of
seventeen saloons, one store and one
hotel. A New York gentleman got out
of a stage coach and entering one of the
saloons asked politely for little sherry
in wine. glass. The bar keeper glared
vt him for a moment. then reached Tor .
six shooter and pointing it at the terrified
traveller shouted: Now, l tell you. ten
ierfoot. yon take whisky. You take it
N tin cup. and you like it." The
stranger took the whisky in the tin-cup,
asserted that it was the best he ever
drank, and made haste to get back to the
coach.