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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

There was desperate struggle by mn
merops active and muscular competi-
tors to be the first payer of toll and
crosser Of the bridge. The soonest
baby to 90 over has had its name in
the papers, and SO has the earliest
driver of four in hand, the first seller
and taker of ticket, and 80 forth. The
initial suicide by leaping from the
but is daily expected. In the meantime
they may be foremost in doing on the
bridge. Late last night / saw we'll
dressed, forty-year old gentleman come
through the exit with a cane in one
hand and big eel dangling from the
other. He was a lacker of style, as
measured by anything like a swell's
standard, and yet he bore an air of pros
perity. His yellowish hair, mustache
and imperial we're neatly kept, and the
expression of his face was one of sly
good humor. This man was George w.
Peck. the Peck's Sun man. The last
time / had previously seen him he was
writing at desk in the Office of Brick
Pomeroy's New York Democrat, where
he was writing daily column of funny
items. ! asked him about the eel. He
said he was proud of it, and invited me
to help him eat it at a Delmonico break. .
fast.
81 tried to get my cent in first when
the bridge was opened" said he, "but
at least hundred fellows were ahead
of me in the rush. Then got mad,
and wouldn't go over at all. But Tm
all right nov. I've distinguished my
self. I've been the first to fab from the
bridge. bought some tackle, stuck a
few CLAIMS in my pocket for bait, and
marched forth. There were not many
people on the bridge, and when got to
the middle clapped heavy sinker on
my line, made fast my leader. and bait
cd the hook with q clam. Then tri-
made 8 mighty cast-the
lirsS OF the Brooklyn bridge! l had
over GOO feet of line on my reel. Half
Of it was RON of before the sinker struck
the bottom. There were policemen On
the bridge-new and fresh ones-and !
was afraid they'd discover what was
about and stop il; but i Just pretended
IN be admiring the vieN, and so got half
an hour of quiet fishing. Then IN off,
Ger came along and wanted TO know
what in thunder was doing. con-
fessed, and begged for mercy. He said
that the bridge was not built for fisher-
men, and pleaded for another second,
for / had q bite. There, I've got him ?
I exclaimed. Take him in then, said
the policeman, 'or I'll take You in
Sure enough, had an eel hooked, and
here he is-the first fish ever caught
from the Brooklyn bridge. Distinction?
Glory-Rlory, old fellow"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04
sTRrCK ~ LIGHTNING.

Last Friday afternoon, about 40 clock.
says the Baker City, Oregon. Democrat,
the sky suddenly became darkened and
il was soon plain to be seen that We
we're soon to have an old-fashioned
thunder stora. No particular attention
was paid to the storm by the people In
town, but no sooner had is passed over
than a messenger came IN and reported
that man and horss had been killed by
lightning. Ii seems that three Germans
by the name of Anderson, who were
strangers in the country and who were
bound for Walla Walla, were driving a
two horse team below town and were
unfortunate enough to pass directly I'm
der the storm. As We understand il the
three brothers were sitting side by side
upon the seat when the fash came, kill
ing one of the horses and nearly killing
Andrew Anderson. The lightning struck
Mr.. Anderson on the right side of the
head, singed the hair off, and horribly
burning his temple and face, passed
down his right side, burninR his leg In q
fearful manner clear down TO his heel.
His watch and chain were melted and
his whiskers singed almost of. His
brother informs us that his clothes were
Sft oI t41b CAPksAao 1y ~ -
burns are 50 bad. A team was immedi-
ately sent ont and soon returned with
Anderson. He was taken to the West
ern Hotel where medical aid was await
ing. He remained unconscious fOf
nearly two hours, when he came to, and
at the present writing appears to be in a
fair way to recover. One thing strange
about the affair il that the smaller
brother. who was sitting next to An
drew, was not injured in the least and
was not even shocked. The horse was
killed as dead as a mink, and it is said
every bone in him Is broken.
o. Z. Elliott was driving an OK and
had Just met the Andersons when the
fash came. He don't know how il hap
pened, but when he came TO himself he
was lying on the ground and his horse
was taking the direct road for Baker
City. e
Another gentleman who was crossing
the divide between this city and the
Main Powder, saw the storm coming and
put spurs to his horse and "lit ont" He
Gays that he could look back and see
flashes of lightning strike the ground
and raise the dust. and at one time not
over thirty or forty rods from him.
Being on good horse he succeeded in
escaping.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04
HILL AYE ~ A BAW.MlLL.

haye Just returned from a trio up
from the North Wisconsin Railway,
where went 10 catch q string of ood-
6sh or ANYTHING else that might be con-
taQi0us.
Northern Wisconsin il the place
whsre they yank big vet log into a
mill and turn II into cash as quick as
railroad man can draw his salary out of
the pay ear. The log is held on a car.
riage By means Of iron dogs while it is
being worked into lumber. These iron
dogs are not like those We see on the
front steps Of q brown stone front COCA
siOnally. They are another breed of
dogs.
The managing editor Of the mill laws
ont the log In his mind and works into
dimension stun, shingle bolts, slabs,
edginRs, two by fours, two by Fights,
two BY mixes. etc., 90 a. to use the goods
to the best advantage, just as woman
takes dreGs pattern and outs il 50 she
won't have 70 piece the front breadths,
and viii have enough left to make a
polouaise for the last summer gown.
] stood there for long time watching
the various kws and listening TO their
monoto0ous Rrowl, and Wishing that I
bad been born successful timber thief
instead Of poor boy without rag to
my back.
At ono Of these mills, not long ago, a
man backed mp to get away from the
carIiaee, and thoughtlesaly backed
against large saw that vas revolving
u the rate Of about two hundred times
, minute. The saw took q large chew
Of tobacco from the plug he had in his
pistol pocket, and than began on him.
But thsre's no use going into details.
Suoh things are not cheerful. They
gathered him up out Of the saNdust,
md put him in q nail key and carried
him away, but he did not speak again.
Life ~ quite extinct. Whistler il was
he nervous shock that killed him, or
he ooneussion Of the cold saw against
ais liver that killed him, no one sver
knew.
Tue mill shut down couple OF hours
% that the bad sawyer could file his
NV. and then work was resumed once
moro.
We should learn from this never TO
can On the buzz NO when il moveth
taelf aright-Bosmerang.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Ths bark California has bean CHAR
tarsd 70 load lumbar ct Puget Sound
Dora h undsr enaaaemeut 10 load for
Aesaoo.
Ship 2slross. "a tous. lumber, from
PuQsS Sound, 70 Melbourns, IS los;
chip L. b. 0ilchrise, HOO tons, same
voyo0os pgivN1o tormA
o. keuaw q Nsv Yns& has .o,a
viSh5n ~ - ~ - 49, - - tvsn-
ty-ei1 k1nieSn v1Soa,s 3o flSssnsr shir-
cvnSrS ~ ~ ~s.5ers ~ ss1'cr ss.sr
more q - Unsno aoopanA Germans
evioeney - nonoey Win American
wooden maDB vooDotA
Ths Oeooon Railway pnd Naviration
OoupanY voeo ~ IurcAnsrrs az the
u0nninogs o. PA ~ Mina. Tia
luUoe wf1l 8 ~ q 800 ahape. ana
~ = ~ q - 81 trsde by the
QooW 1mpeu1o0unt Ocnpany, and
- k11se. q o1n1oa Vin ~ bro2cn nm
n-onin n.--.-- A-,-
a. ~ H,;s,ss. -. s.s,,n as.sf
O1r;S~ -. n. - uyison
HsS-.ss. p Z ~ 49,, 1 Oepsaan
- ~ = ~ s.s2.t ~ -. ano
vSe - se..ss.SsS Win
- sn.ssrisSiS n ~. .s.5;. n @afx
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Il baBAnee any ne VII sk&eR hon
deraneslneub hRuagAt o b mpazD
hood, vhen 6eoviIl's Hoxsasxlla md
etilhngia, o. BLOOD - HVH
SYRUP viii restore health 70 the phys
ical organization Il il . seEengthsnin9
QruB paeasant % taxa, and The best
HOOD PURlF4ERs ever discovered
snrins s@ofa!s, sypAhlitie discrderA
veaAnen Of ~ Ki5nsys, Eysipelas,
nalafia: ueEyem dBudsfa. Ds6ihty,
Bilious complaints md diseases Of IL
Blood, Liver, KidnsyA 64omaoh, akin,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Seminal weakness Impotency. night iossss
oy dreamA pimples on the fAce and lot
Manhood can positively Be cured. me
him. The Doctor has Travelled extensively
I'm Europe and inspected thoroughly the
various hospitals there, obtaining a zreat
deal a valuable information. which he d
eempoeent to tmpart to those In need Of
hls serviceA DR., Gibbon win make no
cAAr4e unle0 he effects q cure. Persons
q . distance may be cured at home. An
ocmmunications strictly confidential. You
- No eae but the Doctor. Persons writ
i1g 10 tie Doctor win please state the name
& Ne paper they see this advertisement In.
ChAeges reasrnahle. Call or write. Ad.
dTeo Dr. y. GIBBON. p. o. box 1867. San
Yr.neissa Send Sio tor a package Of
modtc.nA s-d&wtf
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

I'VE are Ill most Grnteful fue The NJ
mindfulneo sheuu = n material shinnD
BY The dear. Genaso0s peopae % 6sattls.
IL suCh Uantfeotations voeo usual, 20
aAo1ld soon - riehi my sso. however,
Of the nost exosp1ioual character. In
oeed. ! have nevse IN my hf0 before
reooived . much for the Rmo amoant
q voek. l I'D 10 esOo - PuQee 6eund
70 ma ~ ucet praetjosllx appess1ativo
pe0u1e evef yee eeon. oaa111o. NoV IL
coma aid Olympia have sxessosd BY IN
smmenee pr cent any othogu In my
nins yeAm experianes . . Temperance
woses.. !oa oa1 ~ TIT b kncvn, 4
you think honk"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

~ a:ssssx - &. 8. s::: M:
nnnu1AG1uries- 40 HapRi0 Dauao and
Stove. They are The ans6t, mot Scouom-
ical, ind aifoQsthsr daairable ysnae On
the Pacific Coask. Oall and Sc thsm.
even IL yoo dont buv.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

LA0RTSnG's FRzAKa- One morning
not long since. q Frsnohman named Jo-
seph Bishop was struck b. lightning "a
the valley about four miles south OF
Batts, Montana. He was driving q four
holss team, attached 20 Q ioad cfswood,
and his eocaps from instant death d r.
uaarka6le. when the bolt struck him
be fsll Oh the wagon and was consider
ably bruised sboat one leg. The. light
ming stripped Biahop Of his clothing,
sven 10 hie socks, and when picked up
- SONS msn. Who we're driving another
team about 30 yards behind, he Va
completely nude and had every appsar-
ms at bein0 dead What makes the
accident stfll more rsmukahle h the
iAcs that three Of Bishops horses- two
leadors and one vheeles-vefU instant
y killed and fell IN their tracks the snme
moment that the driver fell. Bishop
vas taken 70 the hospital AZ Bate,
vhers he Il nov receiving meeiesl treat
ment- Dr.. Whitfard Gays he va char.
rsd over the ensire sorfass OF the body.
and tha4 when be vss hsss taken 20 t6e
hospital 10 hsd tke appearances Of 9
man Who had besn roasted TO death.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Gentlemen can save money by buying
their white or colored shirts, or any
thing else in the furnishing goods line,
at 0. B. Littsll's slosin2 out sale. No.
SIS Front street. les
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Don't fail to call at the new Model
Drug Store, corner Of Third and Union,
and ses the nea4sst hide drug store on
the Sound. A. e. Huumef q %. n
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

When you meet With an accident, ct
. sprained ankle, q are o<hsevise in
jured, don't 90 70 the sxpsnss Of ssod
ing for 2 doctor, but apply Kendall's
SPAWN Cure, and you VIII experience
instant relief.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Oakland Tribune

Not long ago Berkeley dude sent b
an estimable young lady Of Berkeley z
letter. 10 which be added the following
postscript:
"P.S.-That my darling may make no
mistake, remember that l WIN voar a
light pair of pants and a dark cutaway
coat. In my right hand I viii carry q
small cane and in my left . cigar.
yours forever, III
"BEN.-
The father replied oourteously, stating
that his daughter had given him author
ity 10 represent her 40 the sppointed
place AZ the time preacribed.a Tie post
script added Was as follows:
"P.S.-That my son may make no
mistake, vill be dressed IN nv shirt
sleeves. / will vear in my right hand 4
olub, in my left viii wear SIX shooter.
forty five calibee. You will recognize
me by the way bat you on the head
with the club. Wait for me on the cor
ner, A. have some important things Of
which 10 inform you.
Your friend, Mn. c."
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

A full line of drugs and medicines,
pure wines and liquors, cigars, station
cry, soaps aud toilet articles, at the
Model Drug Store, corner Third and
Union. q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

II you are needing boots and shoes,
call At O. b. Litsel's closiae out sale
and get them for lees money than any
place on the Sound. No. IS Front
street. les
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Two or three furnished rooms suita-
BILE for gentleman and wife, or single
gentlemen, on Second street, next door
70 NJ. p. Church, corner Madison. 29-3
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

Sl1DO IN masuref years such q loes Of
Momofy, LAas1tude, Nocturnal kmissiena,
Averufoa 10 Doc.ety, Dimne9 o. VISION,
ue1sss In the Head; the vital sud PASSING
unohssFved In the urine. and many osha
aissssss thst lesd - insanity and death.
Oh. 0INTIE will agree 20 forfen Nv
0uup1nD DoELAnD FOR Q case Of this kind thf
VITAL RESTORATIVE under his speclAi
eAvics an1 tzeatment) viii not cure. o. ig
aAytAing impure or injurious found IN U.
On nINTIE treats ell Private Diseases sro
eeosfully without mercury. CossuLrAins
INN. Thorough examination and adyics,ts
IeoA1ng analysis Of urine, $500. Prcs u
vnAL RESTORATIVE. $500 bottle, or fou;
tlnss tAs quantity. 5000; sent TO any =.
dysD upoa receipt Of price. or O. o. d.
eesefe Iron osssrvstion. and In private name
A. 7. NINrIE, N. D..
u xsasny Street. San Pm ucisco. OIL.
nAMPLx BOTTLE FEE.
osue - spplicstion BY letter SEATING eymy.
tsas, esz and Aes. communic.ticns ssrniJ
On. MINrlH-s kIDsEY REMEDY. NAP /
RuIIUUu, eurss ell kinds Of kidney an
0laAA9 OoUplsints, 0onorrhps. Glset, les.
eag1AA. For sale By all druggists; tl.e
eeo1le, ax bodies for Is. 0U.
On. MNTIE'y DANDRII0S PILLS us
The - cd cheapest DYSPEPSIA All
1uAoU0 80 In ne nsrket. For ssls ~
All ordsss for medicine 70 o d. mus. b.
nceempenied With q as guarantee o. scod
faith. vhioA VIII - deducted when the PACK
- d shippsd. jalsdxly
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TO The UNFORTUNATE
jhIUNA
)r.GIBbOUS
plSpENsARy

SIS kearney ST.
corner Of CONNER
cial st.. San Fran
cisco established
In 1884 for the
treatment Of Sex.
ual and Seminal
Disease such az
GonorhnA Gleei,
Strctue Syphilis
In All In fnr..
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4 he.ana pssl = II dynani1s cf the
nsas knedoa. and \ alvays hsines u
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

The STUDEBAKKR b the standard
wagon Of the world. For ssle By Wald
4 Campbell.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

IL o neverisiiln,
Cure for Haso -
Debility, Exha,st
ed VT ality. Semi
nal esknes'.
eperms torrhgl
LOST MANHOOD.
Impotency, pars
lysis. husfxtor
rh0a. md az toe
terrible e6bcts Of
self-Abuss. youta.
mI foilies. and En-.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

In choosine vifs. alw.ys select ono
that viii vaah.
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CourtvYicht 4 HAWKING npiustrels
vil Pszform At the now pavilion ts-
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KendaI|'s SPAWN Cure.

WEST EHossulaH. w., Feb. Is. 1o91.-Dr.
B. ] Kendall l. Co.-Gsnts: Several months
ago injured my knee joint which caused IN
enlargement 70 grow the sig Of . large Wnl
nut, and caused me very severe pain all ths
time for four or ave weeks, when b>gsa 10
use Kendall's SPAWN Cure With toe most st
tsfactory re-, Its. 1t hes completely removed
the enlargement and stopped the lameness
and pain. have losg known IL to b excel.
lent for horses, but now know 10 - b tAs
best liniment for human flesh tnst am -.
quaintsd With. Yours truly,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04
Dr.. SPIN N EY

No. % kearny strC :
1sesaDa1lChrsnsc and Special Diseases
YoUNG MEN
"HO NAY BE SUFFERING FROM
wv IL sf5ects Of youthful foilies Or In
0louEUe10a WIN do wen TO avail htn'
oeayO q thiA the greatest been ever
d TIE alter q suffering humanity: pLL
ePINN8Y viii guarantee 70 forfeit ~
fue ovogY onse Of seminal weakness o.
pgiy1AQ disease Of any kind or character
which he undertakes and fails 10 cure.
uHDDLE.AcED MEN.
Thsee srs many at the age Of thirty %
Dvacua&ion Of the bladder. often accom-
Dan3e4 hy . digit smarting or burning
.sn0e1on end Q weakening Of the system
= . manner the patient cannot socouni
Ioe. On examining the urinary deposits
rvp9 oedimcnt win often be found s1a
Do0ofames emau particles Of slbumen WI
lQDonR. @ Tie color VIII be Of Q thin MI.
= - a9aan changing to dark $50
Alfp4d eDpeo1ance. There are many msn
~ dc a. thls di6lculfy. ignorant o. ne
~ Which = the second stage OF sem
~ woaknesg DIR. 8. win guarantee 2 ~
~ cnro IN al such casel. and heanm
Boq1Qga4inn Of the genitourinAry orgsns
0Gloe hours-10 to and to6 SUNDAY
8um - % II q. m. Consultation hoo'
xAegD0gA examination and sdv'o~
n. ssrxNEI 2 90. co.
~ No. II, Kssrny 81 San frHnclsoV
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KENOALL's SPAWN CURE

N6NOH6e = OF AVN OVNG
II sure In tn effects. mild In IT. sction, - Il
does not blister, Jet Il 10 penetratine snl
powerful 10 reach every desp ssated pain o.
to remove any bony growth or othse enlarge
mems, such - spsvins. sDlints. curtis. caL
lous, sprains, swelIirg. and any iamensss and
all enlsrgements Of the joints o. limh4 q
for rheumatism in man. and foe aay pupoos
for which . Imminent il ufed for naa or
beast. II Ii now known - be the bet lini.
ment for man ever used, acting mild md Jet
certain I'm its effects.
Send address for nlu' taatsd Circular, which
No remedy has ever met with such unquali.
fed success 10 our knowledas. fer bsast -
We a. man.
Price 81 or bottle, or bottles for o.. All
druggists have Il CT can got Il for yoa, q Il
Will b sent to any address ON receipt a price
By the proprietors, D1 B. KnNpAIL & Co.,
EnosburRh Falls. Vt.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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KEN0ALL'S SPAWN CURE,

A0N V000O VI AV1N VVN0s
Fremont. Ohio, Jan 3, 1Ssi.-DF. B. J.
Kendall q Co. Gents II think % my duty
to render you my thanks for henshts aad pro-
ats which have derived from your invslua
bic and far famed SPAWN Cure. Ny cousin
and had valuable stallion, worth el0o0,
which had very bed spawn. end Was pro
nounced by four eminent veesrins , sur
seons beyond any csre, and that The Aorss
was done for ever. As . last resort Iadvised
Cure. 1t had . magical eject The third
bottle cured IL and the horse - - we'll - svss.
DR.. Dick. Of Edinburgh. the eminent vseer-
mary surgeon, Vas an uncle Of mine, md
take great interest in assisting his profes-
sion. Yours truly. Jas. A. Wnsou,
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- sHAiVnhnks, lhkOIESCE ET
Cared On the Instalnent Pl.,i
ssminsi wsakaes.
Manhesd Restored.
elect. ssricsurs-, Syphn,, .,
ali its stsa e. and forms.
Chronic and special disease.
The cheapest treasmes, A, m.
Uaissd states.
W. "X
Because every patient pays The
Doctor hfs obligation before N =.
Aue. the best sign OF satisse,,..
Ne casehpenny nestrum so,a
fe7dswtf
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-07-04

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RKlfEDY svse
discoveeed. - Il u certain In its eAects and
does not bis or. Also excellent for human
flesh. READ PROOF BELOW.
National Republican., 1883-11-15

sTooKs AND GRAIN, In large and small lots for de.
livery or ON MARGINS TO SUIT.
oNE-EIGHTH COMMISSION.
National Republican., 1883-11-15
NEW YoRK's SONG BIRDS.
Patti Says She's Sick, and People Say sho
is DESERVING to Abbey.
NeiO York World.

- DesertihS 10 ADbey'
Neto York World
"Patti will sing tonight and don't you for
get it," was what Col Mapleson said yester-
day morning to the World reporter. "The
Story that she will not sing tonight in
'Traviata' is all internal rot, and you can say
so if you please"
The report had been sent to the colonel to
ascertain if the rumor which was flying about
town as early as 10 o'clock in the morning
that Patti was dissatisfied with her engage
ment was or was not true.
''The whole thing is ridiculously absurd"
said the ,Colonel. ITO answer such rubbish
is paying its author too great q compliment,
but will say that Patti has been paid in ad-
vance for the entire season, and if she leaves
mo it will cost her 100000. She will hardly
pay that price, l thiuk."
He then pounded his fist emphatically upon
tho desk, buttoned his coat over his abdomen,
pulled out both his ruddy cheeks, slammed
his hat on his head, and went up Irving
place like major domo.
With these official assurances the reporter
returned with feeling that there was moth
ing in the story, and that, from all tho evil
dence that intelligent human beings could
extract from an .impressario, Patti would
positively sing in the "Traviata." There
was nothing the matter with Patti she was
not dissatisfied; she could not afford to lose
100000; she loved Mapeson dearly; she was
in excellent voice, and the "Traviata" would
surely be done.
Promptly at o'clock last night there ap-
peared posted on the door of tho academy
the announcement, "Patti is sick" The full
dress throng was crushing into the house, tho
whirl Of carriages, and the shouts Of the
drivers were heard outside; all the prelim-
mary symptoms of Patti night were OBJ
seryable, when this dread announcement met
the gaze Of the excited incomers.
For few moments there was paralysis of
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She Knew Her Uncle.


"Isnt that q beautiful diamond ring ~ said
a young man of the period to his best girl as
they were looking in at the window of a
jewelers. store on Sixth avenue last evening"
Perfectly elegant How / would like to
wear it" said the girl as she gazed longingly
on the ring.
''Would you ?" he asked eagerly, at the same
time clasping her hand and murmuring AT
last have something TO work for. From
this night forth L will save up So a week from
my $40 salary until have enough to buy the
ring Then will place it on your finger
and it will be pledge that your heart, which
has 30 long beaten alone,w some time throb
in unison with mine."
The girl heaved deep sigh and said in q
half melancholy tone: - So r. .sD5
1T is not as an engagement ring that
wanted the jewel. l was thinking how nice
it would be to have, when was impeounious
and wanted to 60 to the matinee, to take
around to my uncles."
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