Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-07
THE EFFEors OF oUrSINF.
The Interest a New York Coroner
Took in an Alderman.

New York Morning Journal.
Alderman George Sterling OF Brooklyn,
is a gentleman who stands six feet two
and one-hAlf inches In hight In his
stocking feet, measures 48 inches about
the chest and weighs 254 pounds.
Recently he has not been feeling we'll,
and his many Rspui loan as we'll as
Democratic friends have regarded the
alderman with feelings Of anxiety.
~ am afraid that George is not long
sioner Pyburn yesterday, as he stood on
the steps of the city hall aud pointed at
Alderman Sterling, who WAS then ap-
proAohing Brooklyn's Home Of Political
Virtue.
"They tell me that the poor fellow has
no appetite," said the Hou. John J.
Stanley, In sympathetic tone of voics.
"1f that is the only thing which
troubles him l can fix him mp" said
Coroner Menninger, who is 8 doctor and
kind hearted gentleman.
Just as the coroner concluded, Alder.
man Sterling mounted the steps and
greeted his friends. His face was pale
and his general appearance was that Of
man who was keeping himself from a sick
bed by the sheer force of wonderful will
power.
Glad to see you ont, George. How do
you feelH" Alderman Kane asked tenderly.
'Can't eat anything" replied Alder
man Sterling mournfnlly, and he struck
his broad chest with his ponderous fst.
The sound produced by the blow was like
that given when base drum ia struck
with padded drum stick.
The politicians exchanged significant
glaDces, and ex Alderman Dunno mur.
mured "That Settles him He'll cash in
bis checks before summer sure" Coroner
aenhinser, a really tender hearted gem
tiemsn, appeared to be profoundly affected.
Finally he remarked
well, il / we're you I'd take quinine
or IRON"
Iron 7" exclaimed the alderman con
temptuouslv. why. I've tnken enough
iron to make mile of railroad track.
But haven't tried quinine yet "
Then come with me and I'll make
you feel like new man." said the
| coroner.
1t was observed by Journal reporter
that when Msssrs. Sterling and Mennin-
ger started off In the direction OF Kitchen 3
drug store the politicians remaining BIZ
hind griuned at each other, shook hands
| sll around, and then separated. The re-
| porter ran over to t. the drug store lust
as the alderman and the coroner were
comiug out
"Do you feel any bstter :" the coroner
| asked his patient,
| "a little," said the alderman, tersely
"Come with me down to Dieter's
Hotel, said the coroner, ''and see If you
can't eat something" Then to the re-
porter, ~ want you TO come along and
see what quipine will 90 for man."
| AT Dieter's the alderman, coroner and
reporter were ushered into private
room. The coroner asked the alderman
to try "something hearty" Mr.. Ster.
ling said he guessed he would have cup
| of tea and toast.
| ''Nonsense, man l'' exclaimed the
coroner. "You must try some soup,
game and meats"
| "Well, I'll try" said the alderman
obviously, "but I'm afraid won't get
through"
AT this stage of the conversation a
messenger boy entered and handed note
to the whole -souled coroner He read it
| silently aud then passed it over to the
reporter. The note read as follows:
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CrrY HALL
DEAR DOCTOR We saw you going into
Dieter's. If you can induce George to eat do
80, for the sake Of his friends He's modest
man, and If y0u can slip out while he il eat
ing, come over and see us. You can go back
when he Is through. Yours truly,
john PYBURN.
The coroner winked at the reporter.
The reporter winkei at the coroner.
Then the coroner said In his blandest
tones, "You'll excuse my young friend
and mys=lf. We are called away and
will join you presently. Before you get
through We will be back
Hurry up, then, for I'm not feeling
we'll" said the alderman.
As the coroner was leaving he whis-
psred to the cashier in outer room, "Put
Alderman Sterling's check aside for me.
will settle for it shortly"
The coroner and reporter called upon
Messrs, Pyburn, Kane, Shsnlsy and tleir
friends and discussed the alderman's
condition. Mr.. Meuninger was positive
that the alderman would be able to eat
light meal hut his listeners shook their
heads douhtingly. An hour later the
coroner returned to Dleter's, and asked :
"Where ia Mr.. Steriing a''
Hes gone home sick," said Mr.
Dieter with smile, "but here is his
| check -
Poor fellow - sail the alderman as
he adjusted his glasses preparatory to an
examination of the check. And tLis was
was what he read
One chicken soup, la Princess.
One boiler bass, oyster sauce.
One roast slrloln of beef, Ia Jsrdniere.
One turkey (plate), cranberry sauce.
One hllt of duck la Creole.
-Four roast quail, currant Jelly.
One sweetbread, croquettes, French peas.
salad.
Two plum puddings, brandy sauce.
Four glasses cider.
One keina Victoria.
Due, sl5 SO.
SICK - iOared the coroner, 81 sLould
think he wou be -