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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
VOTING MEN

VINO may be suffering from nervous debility
will do well to avail themselves of this the
greatest boon ever laid at the altar Of suffering
humanity
Dr. SPINNEY WILL GUARANTEE TO FoRFErx
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for every case OF weak
ness or disease of any kind or character. which
he undertakes and fails 10 cure. He would
therefore say to the unfortunate sufferer who
may read this notice. that you are treading on
dangerous ground, when you longer delay in
seeking the proper remedy for your complaint
You may be in the first stage-remember that
you are approaching the last. II you are border
ing on the last. and are suffering some or all OF
its i'll effects. remember that if you obstinately
presist in procrastination, the time must come
when the most skillful physician can render you
no assistance; when the door OF hope viii be
closed against you; when no angel of mercy can
bring YOU relief. In no case has the doctor failed
OF success. Then let not despair work itself
upon your imagination, but avail yourself OF tne
beneficial results of his treatment before your
case is beyond the reach OF medical shill, or be-
fore grim death hurries you to premature grave
Piles Lureu without Using kniIe or i-igat0e
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MEDICAL.
Dr.. Spii1ney..
ST Third St s.. Minneapolis, MINI
Treat all Chronic, Nervous Diseases Of
Men and Women.
DR. SP1NNEY

well known the founder of the Montrea
&c. e. MEDICAL INSTITUTE, and having given
his entire attention for the past twenty years to
the treatment Of chronic and special diseases in
cident to both sexes, his success has produced
astonishing results. BY his method of treat
ment, the suffering fully restored to original
health. He would call the attention of the
afflicted to the fact of his ong-standing and
we'll earned reputation, as a sufficient assurance
of his skill and success. Thousands who have
been under his treatment have felt and expressed
emotions Of gratitude yelling up from hearts
touched for the first time by the silken chord
that whispers of returning health
Those suffering from Catarrh or Bronchitis,
can be assured Of perfect cure by his new
method OF treatment.
DIR. SPINNEY can detect the slightest dis
ease Of the Chest, Lungs or any internal organ.
and guarantees q cure in every case he under
takes.
1t matters not what your troubles may be,
come and let the Doctor examine your case. II
IT Is DURABLE HE WILL TELL VOC so; II NOT, HE
WILL TELL YOU THAT; for he viii not undertake
a unless ne is confident of affecting a cure.
1t win costyou nothing for consultation; so please
call and satisfy yourselves whether the Doctor
understands your case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
The Chcss Globe.

The Elmra Telegram begins sOlvers' toar-
ney.
The seventh annual handicap tourney of the
Manhattan Chess club is in progress.
The Western New York aud Northern Penn
sylvania Chess Association meets at Elmira, De-
cember s9th, and goes of with the year.
The st. Paul (Minn.) Globe has commenced
the publication Of chess, and its column viii be
No. 80. Though one Of the youngest IL promises
TO be one OF the best. May success attend it,"
Detroit Free Press.
Mr. Backbourne. England's native chess
champion. and the wards most brilliant blind
fold player, sailed for Australia the latter part
OF october. as health resort, he not having fully
recovered from his severe illness OF last summer
On his way back next year it is hoped lie may
visi; the United States.
The proposed tourney at New Orleans is
favored by the Times Democrat-ssstrongly, II
the possibilities eeeome demonstra5le" is
editors promise TO give us something on this
point next week. The views they may express
must be considered Of great weight. as they will
doubtless present the position Of the New
Orleans club.
EThe games in the Elmira Telegram corres-
pondcnce tourney seem 10 be dragging, and one
by one the roses (plEyers) fall-out You can
form no idea how much fun Il Is 10 shut your
teeth at another fellow thousand miles away
and tug at game through twenty. thirty or forty
moves and then come 20 realize latter few mo-
mentsl that the man az the other end OF the line
has let go his hold without saying good bye
There are many more pleasures in correspond
ence chess, bat we pause not TO enumerate
them.
Yale students have reorganized their chess
club, with Japanese for president and best
player. The world Is cTowding Us hard, brethren.
The Globe has noticed with regret the recent
reduction Of several earnest and noted chess
warriors TO the bonds of matrimony in apparent
Inconsistencies OF unconcern. and has listened
vainly for one warning cry OF note OF rcron-
STRANGE from the throng OF their appiauding
comrades and our esteemed contemporaries
The observing patriot must have observed
with sorrow the ravages caused Ia our
ranks by this fatal domestic affection
But would this were all Alas, Il is seen when
our leaders and their hosts not actually led
into obedient captivity by mysterious krack of
necromancy; their prowess is openly dehed and
the field contested. too often with Success by
their fair opponents, who are rapidly developing
the power well as the penchant for beating Us at
our own game. With unlimited foreign and e.
male competition confronting him AT his very
door, the chess future looks rather gloomy for
the American man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

And burning skin diseases instantly relieved by
warm bath with CUTIoURA SOAP and single
application Of CUTIcuRA, the great Skin Cure.
This repeated daily, with two three doses OF
CUTIcUKA REsoLvENT, the New Blood Purifier,
to keep the blood cool, the Precipitation pure and
unirritating, the bowels open, the liver and kid
neys active, will surely cure Eczema, letter
Ringworm, Psoriasis, Lichen, Pruritus, Seal
Head, Dandrutf, and every species OF Itching
Scaly, and Pimply HumOrs OF the Scalp and Skin
when the best physicians and all known rene
dies fail. Sold everywhere. CUTICURA, so cents /;
SOAP 25 cents; REsOLvENT, 81.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
Washington Waits.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Secretary Nc
CullOch does not deem it expedient to call
in any more bonds at present.
The department of state has directed the
United States cOnsuls general at London and
Paris to appoint medical experts to inspect
all vessels leaving English and French ports
for this country, with a view to preventing
the introduction Of cholera.
The estimated payments from the treasury
for the present month on account of pensions
amount TO SI3. 600, 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
MIDDLE-AGED M EN-

There are many at the age from thirty TO sixty
who are troubled with frequent excavations or
the bladder, often accompanied by slight
smar,irg or burning sensation and weakening
the system in a manner the patient cannot ac-
cunt for. On examining the urinary deposits
aiopy sediment viii often be found, and some
zines small particles of albumen Will appear, or
the color viii be Of thin, or milkish hue, again
changing 10 a dark and torpid appearance
There are many men who die Of this difficulty,
ignorant Of the cause, which is the second stage
otweakness of vital organs. DR.. S. viii guarantee
perfect cure in all such cases, and healthy
restoration of these organs.
Only one interview required in the majority Of
cases Balance of treatment can be taken az
home without any interruption to business
All letters or communications strictly conf
Dental Medicines packed so as not TO excite
curiosity and sent by express, If full description
Of case is given, but a personal interview in all
cases preferred.
OFFICE HoURs-9 to 12 q. m, to and tos
p. m Sunday, to 10 a. m. only. Consultation
free.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

wAsHINGToS, Nov. 15.-The case Of Gen.
Adam Badeau formerly consul general at
London, and more recently consul general
at Havana), against whom the government
has claim for about sl2, 900, on account Of
national fees alleged to have been Illegally
retained, has been referred to the court Of
claims for arbitrament. The secretary of the
treasury declined the application on the
ground that the laws applicable to reference
cases refers to claims against the govern
ment and does not apply to claims against
individuals. The case is now in the hands
Of the solicitor of the treasury, with instrue-
tons from the first comptroller to institute
proceedings TO recover the amount in dis
pute.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
CUB JIM BEATEN.
AGO. Sew Y0rk sun Of June. lg7s.I

lAfter New York Sun OF June. 1851
'Wha-at--Jim.
Jim Blainei
Beat him.
Great Cain.
jim Blaine,
OF the State Of Maine,
Smar,est cuss in out OF the rain
Beat hims
Oar Jim
Cheeky Jim.
Full 10 the brim
OF brass and sass and pluck and vim,
Beat Jims
Why, he's the festive little pin
That wen; through Catawampus Hin,
And msde the ehivalry 80 III:
lie stole Ulysses little squirt,
And put on horton's bloody shirt;
Hammered Conkling's hump OF gumption,
Walloped Hayes out OF resumption,
Whitened Buffers CORY locks,
And pat black eye on sam Cox.
Beat him?
Our jim
Jim Blaine,
or the State OF Mainci
VIII somebody please explain
Why be has been beaten agaiaf
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics show
this. Many cases are brought on by over
work, anxiety, excitement, mental trouble
and nervous prostration; it is also inherited.
Invariably sleeplessness and constipation
manifest themselves before one becomes in
sane Constipation induces dyspepsia,
jaundiee, bad breath, piles, pimples, low
spirits. headache, etc. DR.. Joues' Red
Clover Tonic relieves constipation, thereby
curing these diseases. Price 80 cents. P.
]. Dreis, Ninth and st. Peter streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
CHICAGO FINANCIAL
Especial TELEGRAM to the Glose.I

Especial Telegram to the Glohel
CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-The general money
market remains quiet. New York exchange
is still quoted at 60 cents premium with
good outside demand. Receipts of currency
early were more than the orders for ship
ment. Sterling exchange is s4.sl@4.s5.
Government bonds are steady. further
advance in Bank Of England rates of dis
count is looked for soon. The local bond
and stock trade is quiet. Bank clearings
we're 1913, S4S against s6,724, 600 yester-
day, and for the week S44, 631, 94T against
$50, 1000, $40 for the corresponding week of
last year.
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(ntiicura
LEPRosY OF THE JEWS.
A Wild, Burning Itch, that Strikes with
Thousand Electric Itching Needles.

EDITOR ALTOONA, Pa, CALL wish TO say
something in praise Of that valuable medicine,
CUTIcURA which saw advertised in your paper
have had that old leprosy, OF which you read
in the Bible, where the Jews first got it among
them, and did not know how to cure it, 1t has
many other English names. / have had il on my
body for over sixty years. No doctor could tell
me what ii was, and probably never would have
known, had not seen the advertisement in your
valuable paper. First 1t is a scaly affection OF
the skin; next II looks like barnacles on a YES
sells bottom, or old log that has laid in the
water for long time, and just the same in my
feet. knees and elbows, and by taking micro
scope and looking ~ me it looks worse. In other
words, we will call il ichthyosis, or fish skin {:
then comes on what call the wild burning itch,
that will strike you with thousand electric
itchy needles YOu cannot tell
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
LEIBIG'S CORN REMOVER.

Every bottle warranted 10 cure hard corns,
soft corns, bunions, warts, callouses, moles, etc.
without pain. Sold by all druggists at soc per
bottle.
CROSMAN & PLUMMER, druggists, Mime
apolis. originators, sole manufacturers and pro-
prietors OF the only genuine LEIBIG's CoRE
REMOVER in America. Look out for frauds.
256$
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

donate to the board zoo foot boulevard one
mile in length. The land was accepted upon
condition that the board could purchase the
land running to the river for $50, 1000. Il
was voted that J. S Elliot should be exempt
from assessment for benefits arising from
parks.
The finance committee reported that $685.
600 worth Of bonds had been sold az par.
The sale was to meet the expenses of the
Sixth ward park.
An award for S490 was made 70 A. r.
Campbell in consideration Of deed for
lands for the Henncpin avenue boulevard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
Municipal Court.
rnr - nst

Ole oleson, drunkenness; paid a fine
in IS.
George Metler, drunkenness, sentence
suspended.
john Anderson, drunkenness; committed
five days.
George Randall, j. Harrington and A.
Trainor, vagrancy; sentences suspended.
Harry Ross and Louis Brown gambling;
paid fine in $40 each.
Jennie Eascel, assault and battery upon a
small boy; continued until Nov. Is.
S. M. Saderling, larceny of horse from
Andrew Olson; continued TO Nov. 81, in
$500.
Michael Kelley, larceny: discharged.
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The Daily Globe

can be found on sale every morning at the fol
lowing news stands:
The West Hotel, the Union Depot, Mic
ollet House news stand, st. James Hotel
news stand, J. w. Ayers, South Third stree {
between Nicollet and Rennepins avenue, w. e.
Gerrish, Col South Washington avenue, w. H.
Stickney, SIT Cedar avenue. Geo. A.
Morse, FOG Central avenue, E. a.
Taylor, 226 Hennepin avenue, c. r..
Murphy, 2O6 Hennepin avenue, II. Hoefner,
1921 Washington avenue north, and Hedderly d
Co., SIS Central avenue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
THE COURTS.
District Court.

DtotFtCt CONTts
NEW CASES.
Ed. Saiendon VS. w. II. Lawrence; action
to recover S245. % for service.
Sophia A. Disper VS. Palmer and Platehey;
action for punishment.
Durham 81 Johnson VS. A. Zimmerman;
action to recover 1896 for goods sold.
Wilson Bros. VS. Chas. A. Fuller; trans
cript of judgment filed.
JUDGMENT ROLL.
G. F. Harrington VS. c. o. Huntress;
amount S14.70.
j. C. Oswald & Co. VS. Fred Stuart; amount
$4O1.02.
Welsh 81 Carpenter vs. Security bank gar
nishee of Illinois Produce Exchange; amount
$780,
Welsh 81 Carpenter VS. the Illinois Produce
Exchange; amount $523.45.
A H. Knowles VS. Matthew Butler and
Annie Cutler; amount $6936.
DECISIONS.
Betsey Berg VS.. John Berg; defendant
ordered to answer before November 5.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

Gould sold good deal of stock through
slayback and White. He talks very bullish,
particularly on Union Pacific. It is cousid-
cred, however, that If Gould expected adverse
legislation toward the Union Pacic during
the coming winter he would bun the stock
about this time aud unload The clique In
St. Paul failed to abstain prices to-day, but
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
WHERE TO SCRATCH FIRST.

You then have TO run out into the open air to
get relieved. Why, it is dreadful and having so
do for you, but have found the lost treasure at
last II did not take two spoonfuis OF the CUTI-
cURA REsoLvENT before il took that burning itch
by the throat and bid them to hold of. and It is
of. My flesh is becoming softer, my hair is be-
coming soft and silky, and | then got to using
external applications CUTICURA SoAP-and an
oints the parts with CUTICURA. IL the thous-
ands knew the goodness of this medicine as | do
they would not be twenty-four hours without it .
1t is not only adapted to my case, but to ali
others, and X any one disbeleves this let him
stop next door TO the Logan house here. take my
microscope and see for himself
JOSEPH W. RILEY.
-Hollid arshrrr PA Nnr 10 1879
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WAGES and Depression.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. 15.-The monthly
meeting of spinners called is for Tuesday
next. In a circular, Secretary Howard gives
figures tn show that reduction in wages has
always been followed by depression in trade.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
The I,ar1s cor,amfssioners.

The board of park commissioners held
weekly meeting yesterday. A communica-
ton was read from Strand & Lyle asking the
board TO take action upon the proposition to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

Prof Birdsail's new music lesson card packet
contains ten cards representing ne many scales
on the piano from aC'' up. and gives 4 reason
for the use OF black keys. Every beginner on
the organ or piano should have one. Price. 81,
post paid. No. % Washington avenue, Mi
neapolls, Mimi as7-Imo
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
CHESS.

Address all communications and exchanges
for this column TO the Chess Editor.
Chess Directory. Paul Chess Club. SEQ
wabashaw. Tuesdays and Fridays. Visitors
welcome.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
Probate Court.
IRnfnrn Indrn Irninnd !

Probate Court
Before Judge Ueland.l
Estate of j Wells Hinsdale; petition TO
prove will fled; hearing December Is.
. Estate of John ]. Batdorf; petition for dis
tribution filed; hearing December s.
Estate of Andrew La Pre-; order for cred
itors to present claims made.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
EHd-GdDle q.
BLACK PIECES.
WHITES PIECES.

Solutions.
ExD-GAMK 4.
1. Kt-Kt oh /. PIX
2. XIX ch 2. X moves
3. Kt-Kt ch 3. X moves
4. PIX 5 4. Any
o. Kt-R mate
This position is from B. Horwitz' great work,
''Chess Studies and End-Games."
SOfrer's Roll.
End-game 4. solved by J. E. Robinson, Fargo;
Queens Knight and Elsie, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
MINNEAPOLIS NEWS.

The Minneapolis Office Of the DAILY GLOBE has
been removed TO 2l3 Hennepin avenue, $. j.
Clark, business manager Of the department
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16
General Radean's Case.

conservative observers say the decline is
only temporary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-16

Game I2
TWO KNIGHTS DEFENSE.
beautiful specimen of the late Adolph An
derssen's play. published for the first time, it is
believed, in the Chess Players Chronicle, Lon
don, October, 1884:
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ACCOUNTING ITCHING

HOridaysburg, Pa. Nov. IL, 1859.
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DrrKp nxARn Kzlx1n 1oo04
~ ie.11ia.s .s.s.ss 49, = -
Ea1Iy I'D. 49, Ne - 49, 49,
sfsDps or Hivef i 4. u - -
Aes16 palstinA m eeesNSS
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4 l. ~ T
lima si8 75ai7 co, closed at SIG 97K9
- an. Univ en-, 5sdi7l0, closed at 81 ~;
,ear sl4 Scala So. Lard--Fairly active
and shade higher; cash s. 30@S IS; April
IS 25tGS 32L; May IS 27k9S 371z, closed at
Is S51a5 37k; June IS 37h@S AN, CLOSED
AZ s. 45GS AK; July So 47K@S 5lH,
closed nc Is 55aS SIX; August So 57h;
year % O5. Bulk Meats-ln lair demand
snd Arm; shoulders s. 90; short ribs $ %;
short clear 81 65. Butter ana Eggs-Sule'
and unchanged. Whisky-Steady and uh'
charged.
BALr1xoRx. April IS. - Flour - Firm
and in fair demai d; Howard street and
western superfine So 1903 %; extra s. so
IA 5O;- family a 1905 rs. Wheat
Higher and active; No. winter red spot
81 O2@1 O3; May 81 031s@1 03%; June
81 03T@1 O41s; July 81 03H@1 OF; August
81 O3@l O3ss. Oorn-Higher and active;
mixed spot 55h@56c; May 54h@56hc;
June 57@571<c; July 59@59Hc. Oats
Firm; western white 4l@43c; mixed S9C9
at 6s@7Oc. HAy-Rennsylvania frm at
ia 0G(aI6 co. Provisions-A shade firmer;
a ess pork, old, ST 25@1S %. Bulk Meats
Shoulders and clear rib sides pabked *
"a csc. Baeon-Shoulders and clear rib
sides packed 7A99Ac; hams 14H@l5hc.
Lard-Refned 9AGl0c. Butter-Quiet;
western packed 10@25c; creamery 25t92Sc.
Eggs-Quiet and easy at 13@l4c. Petroleum
Quiet and steady; refined S1@s9sc. COT
fse-Duil; Rio cergOes SHSi0HS; SSGgs sn5
quiet at 81 1901 1911.
Philadelphia,
PHuApnPH1A, April 1s.-Flour-Quist
and steady. Wheat-Adyancsd lc, closing
h,p,, lnto Nh . red Anril
81 DIAL OF; May 81 01M@1 02H; June
81 O3I.@1 042s; July 81 05@l 05K. Corn
Advanced A9Ssc on western reports, but
very little doing on speculative; car lots
scarce and strong; ungraded to arrive 5Ic;
No. 8 yellow So; sail white aflost 55c; sail
mixed April 56@57c; May 561s@57sc; June
57H@5SXc; July 59@592sc: Oats-ln iair
demand at ]1tJlo higher; No. white Az
@42c; No. 2 white 42K@4Sc. Provisions
Lard-Quiet; steam S. 50@S 60. Butter
Dull; dairy steady; extra creamery 3l932c;
fresh soc. Eggs-Firmer and more active;
extras 15@l5Hc. Cheese Full cream
scarce.
CINCINNATI, April 10. -Cotton-Firm
and unchanged. Flour-Dull and nom
iDal; family unchanged; fancy 50 1903 80.
Wheat-StroDg aad higher; No. red 81 OS
Corn-Stronger; No. 8 mixed 5SCgo4c;
Oats Fair demand and higher; No.
mixed 36@S6kc. Rye-Stronger; No. 2
66c. Bsriey-Stronger; extra No 3 fall IS
@75Hc Pork-Firmer; mess ST. %.
Firmer; current make IS 10. Bulk
Meats-Quiet and firm; shoulders 6Ac;
short rib S2Sc. Bacon-Good demand;
shoulders nc; short rib 9Hc;. short clear
9Ac. Whisky-Unssttled and lower at
81 - Butter-Firmer, but not quotably
higher.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, April 1S.-Wheat-In good de-
nand at full prices No. white 81 OF; No.
, 9S@90c; red strong and higher; No. 2
led spot and April 96Hc; May 96Ac; June
al July 99c; No. 3 spot 81 O35; N. 3
spring 9Oc; rejected 6S@56c. Corn-De.
mand active aud prices advanced; No. 2
5Sc; new 56Hci No 2 spot and April and
Way E2c bid; June SIC; July SIX bid;
August SIC asked. Oats-Demand fair and
prices higher; No. white 3S1Ic; No. 2
spot and April 36Kc; May and June 36c.
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C0FFRES.
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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.
The Prerequisite FormaIitIes 90 Per
manent Friendship,

OCsIVb EfCe LfcSS.
don't say that true Southerner
would be MORALLY offended if you re-
fused to drink with him, yet when he
invites you you somehow feel that the
invitation comes right from the heart,
and you feel mean u Ut toaccept. Don't
imagine that he walks around hunting
somebody to swallow liquid in chorus
with him. His invitation comes only
alter you have sat down with him AMI
had chat on old times and future
prospects. He is shy of you at first.
You can feel that he is sounding you
and trying to make an estimate of
whether you will do to tie to.
By and, by he warns up and does
twO-jhiIds of the talking. Further on
he bitches his chair little closer.
Then be grows more confidential, and
the first you know he taps youc arm or
Your leg with his finger to emphasize
his remarks. An invitation to drink is
rot far of. have watched in one hun
bred eases and never knew it to fail
once.
''Yes, sir" he says, "yes, sir, was ia
that very fight you speak of aud my bril-
Gade was on your left flank. l tell you it
was hot. You Ianks We're down be-
hind ridge and it seemed as if every
one of you had q sixteen-shooter.
Along about four Say, let's have
something.
But | started out to tell you how q
southern man drinks. Utmost invari-
ably he takes straig ht whiskey. Your
beer is waiting while he pours out ns
hair litter. He raises his glass, surveys
tie contents for five seconds, and then
W tn q nod and humble in which you
CO ten the word luck, he seems to throw
the whiskey down his throat in lump.
He never stops to taste, nor smack, nor
dilute, bat down it goes as if he hadn't
q minuteto spare, and you are left with
two-thirds Of q glass of beer IN your
hand. He'll settle the score, wipe of
his mouth, chew up three or four ker
nels ofeOffee, and consult his watch be-
fore the last of your glass is gone, and
YOU can't help but feel that you are
trespassing upon his valuable time.