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SWEEPING RHDucrroNs IN F1Rsr
Class Dnr GooDs.
W. NJ. SINISTER & SONS

W. III. SINISTER & SONS
HAVE DETERMINED TO CLOSE THEIR SUMMER
STOCK THIS MONTH If LOW PRICES WILL BE
ANY INDICTMENT. THEY HAVE Examined
THEIR STOCK, AND HAVE MARKED DOWN MANY
GOODS FULLY 25 TO 30 PER CENT. THEY MEN
TiON 200 PIECES OF BEAUTIFUL FRENCH SAT-
TEENS WHICH THEY OFFER AT THE FOLLOW
INC PRICES:
ALL PLAIN COLORS. 37H; CHOICE PATTERNS
AT BIZ. 40. As AND Soc, THE FORMER PRICES
HAVING BEEN so, 60 AND 75c
50 PIECES FIGURED SWISS AT 90 % AND37Lc
ELEGANT PARASOLS AT GREATLY REDUCED
PRICES
SATTEEN ROBES IN PLAIN AND CHECKS RE-
DUCED FROM SIT To $3.50
80 PIECES FINE ALBATKUSS, ALL COLORS. RE-
DUCED FROM SO TO 4Oc
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN GUINET BLACK
SILKS.
THE BEST BLACK SILK FOR 81 so EVER SOLD
IN THIS CITY
GREAT BARGAINS IN SUMNER SILKS.
PURE LINEN PRINTED LAWNS AT Is, 20 AND
25c. THESE GOODS ARE ALI. PURE LINEN AND
80 PER CENT UNDER PRICE.
COLORED BORDEkED HANDKERCHIEFS FOR.
MER PRICE - PER DOZ.. NOW l2Hc. EACH.
OUR OBJECT IN OFFERING THESE UNPRECE-
DENIED PRICES Is To SELL OUR SUMMER
STOCK. WHICH IS UNUSUALLY LARGE OWING
TO THE COLD SPRING MANY CHOICE GOODS RE-
MAIN UNSOLD. BUT WE FEEL ASSURED THAT
All PRESENT PRICES THEY WILL MOVE RAP
IDLY.
W. NJ. SINISTER & SONS.
+: Sl9 Pennsylvania Avenue
THE BEST is THE CHEAPEST. 3el
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Notice 30 .tGgertisprs.

Advertisers Will confer q favor by sending In
their Orders early as practicable for to-norrow's
douO!e-shcet issue, in order TO insure insertion
and cl2ssifisatio The demand for advertising
space continues to Increase. The STAR printed
2.9I5 rew advertisements for May, being an In
crease OF $50 over May in 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

Hen Per Cent D1scouNr
ON ALI. SALES FOR THIRTY DAYS,
SEATON PERRY
Successor to Perry Brother)
PREVIOUS TO REMODEIING THE FRONT AND
MAKING OTHER EXTENSIVE IMPROVE.
MINIS TO HIS STORE. WILL ALLOW
DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON
ALL SALES FOR THIRTY DAYS.
COM ENC ING
THURSDAY, MAY 31sr.
THIS is A ''RARE OPPORTUNITY TO Buy NEW
AND CHOICE DRY GOODS OF THE BEST CLASS
AT TEN PER CENT LESS THAN THE Low.
EST RETAIL PRICES AS THE WHOLE
STOCK HAS BEEN PURCHASED
FROM FIRST HANDS FOR CASH.
SD ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN r1arrRrs
FROM WHICH TEN PER CENT WILL BE DE.
QUOTED.
sEATON PERRY.
Perry Building,
rennsylvania avenue. corner 9Th strees.
Established l84o. YnvaO
"A se, $40. tl6. Eyesieht ntssd
HEMPLERS OLD STAND
my0 l53 Pennsylvania svonue.
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GUNNER CTYLES.
INDIA LINENS.
Our Is, 90 and Csc numbers
SPECIAL BARGAINS,
Persian Lawns, IS, 80 and S5 cts
so pieces figured and dotted Swiss, part Of a bankruot
stock. half price.
India Mulls, white and coiors. IS cts.
White and Cream Robes trimmed with Irish Point nj
greatly reduced prices. 49,
case of fine Linen Lawns printed IN new styles aad
colors. only Is cts
case extra fine pure Linen Lawns new s.yba * RI,
French Bat;ste, 40 inches wide psin ap =, c,, nv,
tior extra f1ne. choice styles opty 81 CTS '''na-
few pieces Of Atwood Bpp.iDe left Which VA will
co.e on: at ~ cts for plain. and 20 cts Tor lace
patserass less taan hff their former value.
an j. 4. LUTTkELL 4 Co.
5ea 6l7 xaxke; Space,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

The release OF MesSrs- Davitt, Hea1y and
Quinn from prison by the British government
may mean that the severe measures lately
adopted towards Ireland are to be followed by a
pohcy OF Cancellation. Or, possibly, the govern
Inent has learned by experience that the arbi-
1ary Imprisonment OF these m N was a mistake
and that their confinement had an Irritating In.
stead>o repressive effect upon the people.
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KEEP CooL

THIN CLOTHING JUST SUITABLE FOR THIS
WEATHER.
CALCUTTA SEERSUCKER SUITS.
ENGLISH .SEERsUCKER SUITS.
MOHaIR SUITS.
NUNS CLOTH SUITS.
PONGEE COATS AND VESTS.
DRAB Ell TAE SUITS.
ENGLISH SERGE SUITS
TRUE BLUE SERGE SUITS.
SILK BUSTERS.
PUNG1E BUSTERS,
ALPACA COATS.
OFFICE COATS.
WHITE VESTS
FANCY ENGLISH DUCK VESTS
In fact. II you are looking for any thing in the way o.
CLOTHING, come right to Headquarters and you will
be sure to find jos. what you want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

The chief Of the Baltimore fire department has
demonstrated that his order forbidding fremen
70 take any part in politics except TO cast their
votes. was not simply sound and fury, slrnifying
nothing. lie yesterday dismissed an employee OF
the department for violation OF the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

Those summer suits that were made unseason
able by the late cool spell can be resumed now.
Summer is here, If the weather of to-day Is any
Indication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

III the Rome correspondent Of the New York
Herald Is we'll informed, the report Of a cOntem-
platei plsnlry council Of the American Catholic
church rests upon positive action already taken.
looking 10 that end. ii is asserted that the
American archbish0ps have been summoned to
Rom 10 receive papII Instructions for Il cOngoca-
ton, az some period next year, of such council,
the daic AMI place OF meeting yet to BE- deter
mined The suppO5iti9n IS that one of the most
important duties of the cOunCll viii be TO make a
decree conforming substantially TO the papaI cir
GUAR % Fish bishops, and enforcing the policy OF
non-iht HTi2T2ncc on the part OF the Clergy with
pOltca! matters IL IS only the highest dignitaries
OF the church who cOuli yet speak advisediy upon
the subject of this intcndcd council, for to them
would the Information fist be 0f.icillly conveyed.
Cardinal McCIoskey, when visited by a reporter,
declnei to shy anything. Just at this time. when
the Irish natlOnalistS are enieavCring TO establish
the real headquarters Of their movement in this
country, the summons OF the archbishOp5 to Rome
Will have more than ordinary Significance, and
will excite more than ordinary comment and
interest.
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lake YouR CHorcE.

TAKE YouR CHoror.
1T Is STATED WITH TRUTH THAT SOME OF
oxx H, FASni0NABhk TAILokS MUST CHARGE
.&OtBl AMI PRICES FOR GOODS TO COVER
IHEiR LOSSES II BAD DIETS. WHILE THE
CHEAP FLASH CUSTOM SHOPS REQUIRE CASH
DEPpSir On EVERY oKDER. WHICH THEY
0GkEf IF THEIR VICTIM CANNOT STAND
TIE CLOTHES MADE FOR HIM
WI r. Do EXA CITY THE REVERSE BY ACTING
ARE sELDOM YrRY RICH. But WHO ALWAYS
PAY Us CASH DOWN UP0N OUR IEGAI AGREE.
MENI THAT THE MONEY IS CONSIDENFD A
phPos9T En-, SUBJECT TO HER ORDER SHoULD
TIE EETUkS OUR CLOTHING UNINJURED.
WI SELL GOODS AT SUCH PRICES AND OF
SIGH SIC QUALITY AS MUST COMMEND Us 70
RICH OR PoOR.1N OTHEk VI KDs. WE DE
PEND UPON TIE MERITS OF OUR CLOTHING
AND THE FAIRNESS OF OUR BUSINESS METf-
DDS FOR OUR SUCCESS.
GEORGE SPRANSY.
ONE-PRICE CLOTHIER AND TAILOR
gu SEVENTH STREET
OPPOSITE
U. s. POST OFFICE. jc4
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M1D SUMNER Dnrss GooDs
IN ENDLESS VARIETY.

BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN BATISTE.
OUR LINEN LAWNS ARE VERY ATTRA active
BOTH IN STYLE AND PRICE. FRENCH LAWNS
IN ENDLESS VARIETY, AND AT PRICES WHICH
WILL GUARANTEE THEIR READY SALE.
TO EXAMINE THE QUALITY OF OUR INDIA
LINEN AND FIGURED SWISS, SIMPLY MEANS TO
BUY.
PRlCE. 0Lk G!\GHAMSILAYE BEN SELFCTED
M!II ! VIEW TO MEET THE POPULAR DE-
MANDS. 1%DIA POEEEE, ALBAIhOS AND
SATIN ROBES AT FIRST COST.
HAVING ANNOUNCED THE GREAT REDUC-
T1OA Is SILKS. We Continue To MAKE THE
SACklF-CE, AND GUARANTEE PRICES ON ALL
GOODS. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

MADAM HAeAs
has returned. and will resume her business teaching
the most perfect system of Dress Cutting-the MAGIC
scale. Ladies please coll at 1906 G street. 3e2-6t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

Ex-GOv. Hendricks does hot deny that he was
correctly reported in his recent interview, nor
does h. repudiate the numents and opinions It
contained lie says he supposed his CONVERSE
tion was private. Tue fact that he was taken
unawares does not detract from the force or effect
OF his uter1nceS II they really represent his views
and opinions. He is willing to run the prpsilen-
f1al race OF ls16 over again, so far as the demo-
cratic party is concerned. This removes one
obstacle OF consi ierable proportions to the
denomination Of the old ticket; but Mr.
hendricks assent. though important, Is by no
means all that is required TO rehabilitate that
ticket M TiIden may be as stubborn in 1894 as
Hendricks was in 1SS0 His consent Is essential
Hendricks ayowed willingness TO make the race,
however, undoubtedly gives the old ticket new
BOOM LII Tflden really wants the nomination next
year, rs many suspect the labor OF getting it Is
very much modified BY Hendricks declared will
llgnesS to run again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

Postmaster General Greshlm'S order requiring
poStmasterS OF the higher grades to give their
personal attention to the duties of their position
Is a wholesome thing. The reports Of Inspectors
or the department show that most OF the irrcgular
ties. losses CT public money and dofalcations in
post-Ofces are attributable TO the inattention Of
the po5t.naSters Under the lax system OF admin
1Sterihg the offices that had grown Up, many
Among first and sec0nl-class Offices were left
almost entirely 70 the charge of assistants. Post
masters had got to feel, apparently, that their
position was rather honorary than otherwise. in
veSttng them with the responsibility OF generally
supervising local politics an! permitting them to
enjoy the easiest sort of time. Gen. Gresham's
order IS concise and positive. II informs incun-
bents that they must perform their duties il they
want TO retain their pieces. Ii Is order that de-
serves TO rank among practical civil service reform
measures.
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To-Day

GRAND ANNUAL SUMMER OPENIydt
ABRIDGED LIST OF SOUVENIRS:
25c. H&Idkerchiefs viii BE- i9c
Ssc. NiQh:-0wns viii be &c.
44c. Cotton Drawers will be 25c
49c. CJ-s- Covers VIII he 29c.
81 IS french Jerseys will be 81 A.
81 10 Summer Corsets will b. 75c.
81. As SILK Hose viii be j. 10.
s3c. Back Isle Hose viii be soc.
$225 Spanish Lace Ficlus viii be g. AZ
21c. Gilt and silver Jewe,ry Will be I9c
lie. JET Combs viii be lee
tSc- Alligator Satchcis viii be 54c-
9sc. Feather Tips VII BE- 75c.
IJc. Cret tonne Fans viii bt SIC
1c- Gents Half Hose viii he 49,
S9c. Gents Windsor Scarfs will be 25c
49c NeHtl,a.iug Underslrlrt5 viii be 3Sc
l5c. India Linen Will he I2&c
23c. Linen Towels will De DC
3 Ter C-nt Discount on ell Iaccs
Pcr Can't Discount on ali Embroiferies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

~ BIB. LEON CAN BIZ ADDkRssED
We through Lock Box 0o7. City poN ono. Gee h1m
at onos. ueS-et9 B. y. y.
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WAKtE'S, 204 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST
w Aoth-Iroof Pnrer for Pscain2 Goods, Mhitewaah
nroshes and Lime ohean. Pine Tar CeiEca Felt and
Satesi Ss~~"s. Ae4eihoAe. my5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

VERY SPECIAL NOTICE
Above Special prices positively for our Opening
Days on!J. VIZ MONDAY. TUESDAY, wFDSRS-
DAY. June A. s. g. Storekeepers nesd not trouble to
send for any Of our Souvenirs only one piece of each
Dot viii be sold to q customer
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A. SAkS & CO.,

LEADING CLOTHIERS,
SIG AND 3I8 SEVENTH STREET,
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WANTED-BOARD.

"ANTED-IN GAITHERSBCRG, Md BY JULY
w 1st Board for lady and two children. Address
stating particulars. ARMY. Star office. je5-3ts
WANTED-A GENTLEMAN WANTS BOARD FOR
W self and horse about two three miles from town
Address g. Il. T.. 1914 New York avenue lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

V,OR SALE-1MMENSE BARGAINS-EIFGAN
nearly new Square Grand Piano. Rosewood case,
carved legs and Tyre, latest and best improvements
Inr only Sl50 cash, including beautiful embroidered
coih cover and stool: cost $685. want
OF use. Also. superb toned octave Rosewood case
isno Tor only 300 cash. with and stool; owner
,esSng the city; Apply at once at Piano Exchange, 427
AL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05
COUNTRY BOARDING.

DOARDERS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED AT
ID Strawberry Hill for the summer; plenty of ice
fruit good shade and mountain view and air Address
L. e. SHERVEY, Waterford. Loudon county Vir-
ginia. 5es -6ts
A FEW PERSONS CAN OBTAIN BOARD AT
pleasant and healthy country place: good water and
shade, haf mile of Silver Springs Met. Branch b.
q O. T. 4. Address j. FENWICK. Sligo Nd.
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FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOTS

NOR SALE-CANoPG- TOP SURREY CARRIAGE.
Il made to order, and very little used. AJIIy
BRADFORD BRICK
Carriage Builders
je5-3t 1921 Il street north aest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-05

tSOR sALt-CHEAP. LOTS ON NTw HANps HIRE
Il avenue; Lot ~ feet inches front containing ssi
square feet on New Hampshire avenue. near Dnpon,
tlrcle. AT ~. 100 Also. Ii oCi snArp fra Ina
proved by handsome Cottage, ct 81 900 Ais Iot r.
feet front on L street between 18th ana 18th al "a
cents per square foot and &c feet front on n street;
between lSth and lsh. at IS Ir foot and many
other bar gains. w T. RUkFaRD ''
fnyl9 Sn4 II trpat rprfh
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21


Rhode Island No Place for Polite Studies.
Mrs. Apphia Howard relates il the
Providence Press that when Prof. Geo.
w. Greene, whose death has just been
announced, returned from Europe years
ago he went to visit H. w. Longfellow
at Cambridge, and was introduced by
Prof. FELTON, to Josiah Quincy, who was
then President of Harvard College. Mr..
Quincy inquired what Mr.. Greene had
been doing while abroad. RI
Pursuing my Studies, was the re-
ply: 3,
the President.
Mr.. Greene hesitated a moment, and
replied:
Polite literature. =
And pray, Mr.. Greene loftily In
quired Mr.. Quincy, what do you intend
to do with your polite literature in
Rhode Island e
ss There spoke Massach usetts!' cried
Longfel1 low, while FELTON, and the others
roared with merriment.
In rehearsing the story afterward,
Prof. FELTON, always declared that he
never could tell which was the most
comical, the serene unconsciousness Of
the President that he had said anything
out Of order, or the overpowering sur
prise Of Greene At the fact that any :hu.
man being had asked him. q native-bo
ga ode lslaaass, such : question
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21
CAREFUL WITH - 4 ans CLOTHES.

CAREFUL WITH ms CLOTHES.
An Austin journalist put in an APP
pearance at the inaugural ball. There
was mixed mob there, it is true, but
the journalists coat was 80 shabby that
one of the committee whispered ID his
ear:
Haven't you got another coat ct
homep'
Yes, ] have another one. q &
Why didn't you put it onP''
Because it ain : near as good IS this
one.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21
sIFTED SETTINGS.
a DISTRESSING COMPLAINT.

a DISTRESSING COMPLAINT.
George r. Crownshield, whose prin-
5cipal physical weakness is his powerful
appetite, not feeling very well, went to
an Austin doctor, whose strongest trait
Is aweakness for whisky and requested
the latter to overhaul him and see what
was the matter.
What are your symptomsp'' asked
the doctor.
MY worst symptom is that whenever
= eat too much have feeling of full
ness. i feel full all over.
Console yourself, my dear fellow &
replied the doctor, .sfor have suffered
from q very similar trouble. Whenever
I drink too much ! have . feeling 81
{fullness. feel full all over. Let us
take e drink, and then IN go e dinner
with you.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21
Mining Experts.

A AZ
"A writer in the Msnipg ReUieaD. con
scludes that no class Of men have been so
poorly appreciated by both miners and
investors in mining property as the
mining expert, but he predicts that the
day is at hand when conscientiou men,
who have carefully studied the sciences
OF geology and mineralogy and by
practical and extended experience be-
come familiar with rocks and minerals,
will be in active demand TO determine
the Investment Of capital in new mining
districts.
The best business men at the present
time, and most successful in their min
ing investments, keep III their employ q
trusted man, and all purchases Of min
ing property are made upon his favor
able report.
The extent Of mineral bearing fields
and the great variety Of formations and
ores make it impossible for the tender
foot or even the experienced miner to
master the geolo gical and mineralog ical
laws as one who has spent a lifetime il
the broad and thoro ugh invest cation 81
these things. with every availab lesappli-
ance OF the past and present; and
thoroughly quail lifted men will npWbe
recognized IS they never have been be-
fore.
In every other science we avail orr
selves Of the knowledg e and experiences
|#of those who have made themselves
familiar with It's highest velopInent,
and recognize the worth Of men Of abil-
ity and high achievement Mining il
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21
Will the Americans BuY III

Scene: "a Partisan studio. "a pic
ture is framed and turned toward the
wall.
Curious Critic $ III !. old boy! Anoth-
4er sale, Ell? Have seen it vet ~
Artist hich? Oh, that? IA mere
daub; only one Of those things q fellow
paints to sell to the Americans, You
know z s s@ s.
G. e. .sIs that al e. I@sssl NsssaI
Sits down and commences to talk
about the weather.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-21

"A VERY FAINT REMEMBRANCE.
An Austin female vocalist, who is al
ways fishing for compli ments. asked old
Col. Yerger if he heard Jenny Lind
sing when she was in this country
Eyes, I was personally acquainted
with her. & &
snow, Colonel, tell me candidly,
don't you think me and Jenny resemble
each other just q lttlep'' ~.
There was an awkward pause, and
finally the old man said:
Eyes, I think / do perceive some little
resemblance.
You mean hersvoice was a little like
mine."
20, no, notin the least; but you re.
semble each other very much about the
ears. =
~ on mean we have both got fine ears
for music. s.
81 don't mean that mean Jenny
Lind wore earrings and sofdo you 3 :
Iegds Sitti7ags.
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I|||1I

us Bsiss
& suSIN EssI xCLuSIV ELY re eau IA.
In less lime than those w nc are re
snotesfrenl " sshIn and who m irt epensl ur
& ifice.ss "a 8 ! 81 59s
Il hef,lnyelrOrt.c o.. d mode for sketch we make
tarc N the flee and ADJ wise to Its pa.
enta nllify FREEOfst HARGE. Corresp unsieDeeS Z
ssleAtia nrices to rs and NO CHARGE 7NI.ES.s
~ 4 EN- Is DBTAtl ED. s4
81 IS refer IL Hon. e. stulaster General u M Key
r ev s " POsydef,t o I'd cials iii the u. s.. Patent
and especialls onr clients IN every State
Sc tne bnl1s as'tiinI NADIA. Forsspecial srefereD
5aess terms 4, ADVICE, q u, a d,sress
Ass q. a :. SIS o ~ 40 o..
OPP ositc Pat nj Office. Wash
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-10-06
TO The West.

There are a number OF routes leading to
the sboye-mentione section, but the direct
and reliable route is via Saint Louis and
over the Missouri Pacific Railway. Two
trains daily are run from the Grand Union
Depot, Saint Louis to Kansas City, Leayen-
worth, Atchson, ST, Joseph and Omaha.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars ofthe very
fir est make are attached to all trains.
At Kansas City Union Depot, passengers
for Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Cal.
ifHrnis connect with express trains Of all
lines.
AT Atchson, connection is made with
express trains for Kansas and Nebraska
points.
At Omaha, connection is made with the
Overland train for California.
This line offers to parties enroute to the
West and Northwest, not only fast time
and superior Accommodations, but beautiful
scenery, as it passes through the finest por-
ton of Missouri and Nebraska. Send for
illustrated maps, pamphlets, &C., of this
Iine, which will be mailed free.
&. y. KINNAN, F. CHANDLER,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agent. Gen'l Pass Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-10-06
Where H. had Us.

There were seven or eight OF us in the
smoking-car, and by and by the CONVEX
sation turned upon hotels. Six OF the
crowd were going tostop off at the same
village in Georgia, and one of them re-
marked;
well, gentlemen, you can make up
your minds to go through purgatory to-
night"
''WhyP"
"Well, there is only one hotel in the
town, and that is run by the meanest
man south of the Ohio River"
"Do you know himP" asked a chap
who was suspected of being lightning
rod agent from Chicago.
81 rather reckon. y
And what's he mean about"
Everything. He has bugs in his
beds, uses beans in his coffee, his rooms
are dirty, and he's robber in bis
charges"
"And there's no other hotel?'
mo. II there was he wouldn't get
custom enough to keep cat alive. He's
the meanest man in the State Of Geor-
gia, and If | ever catch him outside OF
his town I'll put head on him.!
Il move that we resist any swindle
on his part" said drummer from
Chicago,
If | find bugs I'll fire the bed out of
the window" said patent-churn man
from Ohio.
And thus it went on for half an hour,
everybody anticipating and predicting,
but the conversation finally closed by the
originator remarking:
"Well, we'll have to put up with it |
suppose, but you can make up your
minds to see the meanest, low down,
hang-dog tavern-keeper in America. "
Ii was after dark when we reached
the village, and after delaying awhile
with the baggage five of us rode up to-
gether in the bus, The sixth man had
disappeared, and we didn' see him un-
til we reached the hotel. Then he was
discovered behind the desk, pen over
his ear, his coat otf--in fact, he was the
identical landlord himself One after
another walked up, took look at him
and fell back and we had adjourned to
the veranda and were talking or sleep
ing out on the grass that night when he
came out and said:
Gentlemen, will you walk in and
register?"
One followed the other, and though
we all remained until the next evening,
not word was said nor hint dropped
about the conversation on the cars. 1t
was only as the train was ready to 90
that he shook hands ALI around and
kindly remarked:
The meanest, low-down, hang.dog
tavern-keeper in America hopes to see
one and all again. Have a cigar, gen
tlemen?n
We sent him gallon of wine and
box of cigars from Augusta, but he was
still our creditor. M quad.