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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
rnt,e,, s,nies Court.

In the United States Circuit Court
Yesterday a suit was entered by Ed
ward Parsons and others against Nor
ton Marye and others for a coupon III
junction same as in the other Parsons
coupon case. Attorney-General Blair
flied his demurrer. and the demurrer
was oyerruled, and an appeal will be
taken.
la this case $4,000 Of coupons arc
involved
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Arrested bur soon Released.

Yesterday morning Major Poe chief
81 police. received telegram from
Mayor J. NJ. Southall. of Williamsburg,
requesting him to arrest j. {. Tucker,
manager of the Leland Opera Troupe,
charged with lcaying Williamsburg as
an Ascending debtor. Tucker was
therefore arrested st krauSe'S Hotel
about O'Clock Yesterday by Officer
iamkin and taken to the Office of Major
Poe. Mr.. Tucker obtained the money
here and sent it 10 Williamsburg, and
waS released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Ciairyoyanee aud Magnetic Healing.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henry can be con-
suited at parlors No. S07 cast Grace
street four weeks from Monday, Feb
ruary 23d. Having had fifteen years
experience we are able to cure the
worst standing cases with one to
ten Observation-Disclosures, neuralgia,
plcuriSy, spinal, nervous, and heart
diseases all female weakness. Office
hours. Q A. NJ. TO | p. NJ. 3 TO
Up. NJ; s to 10 Z. NJ. Sittings
for financial and interested affairs
ladies, SOC. gentlemen, 81. Consulta-
ton for medical treatment free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
v,ow.r., Flowers. Flowers,

Roses, Violets, Carnations. &c. d..
Double Hyacinths in pots at % cents
apiece. The best and most complete
stock of wire designs and fancy straw
baskets in the city; in fact, everything
pertaining to a first-class floral estab-
lishment. Work done in the best man
ncr and promptly assured.
Ii. A. CATLIN, Florist,
Store No. north Ninth street, green
houses 124 south Laurel street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

In order to make clean sweep aud
close them out we will make an extra
reduction Of 25 per cent. OH the bal
ance Of the job lot Of goods we have
been offering for the past two weeks.
We have also added TO our job counter
"a pairs Of Mems Brown Cloth-Top
Balls at 81, old price 90; ono lot oil
Mems Balls at sl.20; one lot of Ladies'
Patent-Leather Trimmed Lace Shoes at
also, old price $3.50; one lot at $3.50,
old price - one lot at 50, old price
s5; one lot Children's High-Cut But.
ton mo. o. at alas the balance OF
the Ladies' IS IIigh-Cut Kid Button at
So. Our same reduction on Trunks
and Satchcls for the next ten days.
SPENCE, TyREE & Co.,
8lj east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

Washington Pa special says W.
G.. Berry. secretary of the Black-Top
Spanish Mcrino Sheep-Brecdcrs' Asso-
citation, has in his possession sample
of wool iifty-eisht years old. 1t was
shesred from the back Of an imported
ram belonging TO a pioneer in the fine
sheep industry in the Ohio valley-W.
Il. Dickinson, who died in 1881. Sine
that time this sample has remained IN
an old pocket-book until unearthcd a
short time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
THE CASE FOR APPEAL.
issues On Parsons Case Soon 20 be Passed On
hy che United states supreme Court.

teNHFN tarr Hoou 70 " F"--fs cs'
bY the United states supreme Court.
In consequence Of the determination
Of the Auditor Of Public Accounts and
the Treasurer Of the city Of Richmond
TO disregard the Circuit Court Of the
United States bill and preliminary re-
straining order in Parsons rs. Morton
Marye, Auditor of Virginia, et ois., in
WHICH they are properly obeying the
orders Of Governor Cameron, a case
has been made up, by consent,
covering an amount sufficiently large
to take the case up to the SUI
Iueme Court Of the United States, where
il will probably be heard on the 10th of
March next, along with other cognate
issues that are appointed to be argued
at that time.
As Judge Staples has been engaged
by the Commissioners Of the Sinking
Fund to appear along with the. Attor-
ney-Gcneral in this case there is conf
dent assurance that the State will be
well represented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

There will be an important meeting
of the Union Democratic Club at their
headquarters. Twenty-third and \
streets, Tuesday, February "a, 1885,
at half-past o'clock sharp, and
do most cordially invite all Democrats
to come and join us. a full attendance
is requested.
BY order of President William II.
Cullingworth.
w. f.. DEwELL. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

Mr.. Lincoln. the retiring Secretary of
War. is named by the Chicago Ners for
mayor Of that city.
Alois Loher. sculptor, was requested
some time ago by friends OF DIR. Dam-
rosch to prepare bust of the musician
before his departure for the West. The
sudden death oil DR.. Damrosch pre-
vented Herr Loher from carrying out
his plan, but he has prepared death
mask, and Is now modelling the bust
after it. At the foot of the bust is a
sheet Of music-paper, with the Walhalla
motive from Rheingold " aud baton
encircled by a laural wreath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
a DiplOupnfist.
IArkansnw Traveller.

Madam" said woman, address
ing the matrOn Of charity hospital,
" can you lend me eight ragged children
this afternoon?
Eight ragged children: What do
yoL want with them"
Well, you see my husband is in
the penitentiary, and | want to get him
pardouod. Want the children to go
with me when ! call on the Governor. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

or. better understood, one dollars
worth for eighty cents, throughout
our entire stock. Below we sketch a
few leading articles, such as are
specially worthy Of mention: Rib
hons, velvets, Grape for Yelling, Grape
for Dresses, Grape for Bonncts, Ostrich
and Fancy Feathers, Flowers, Trimmed
and Untrimmed Hats. 0pcra-Glasses.
Jewelry, Gloves, Handkerchief, Cor
sets, Hamburg Embroideries, Nainsook
Embroideries and Swiss Embroideries,
Laces, Infants Complete Outfits, Ladies
Undergarments, Zephyr and German
town Woods, Fur Trimming and Mnifs.
KAUFMAN 4 Co.,
Alb east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

Alexandra, and although one Of their
passenger trains was in the collision it
was wrecked on the Alexandra and
washington railroad run under orders
OF The Baltimore and Potomac Company,
and was in charge Of the pilot Of that
company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
The ,u,l.Ceupes Pledge.

The preamble and resolutions adopted
on Friday by the meeting OF license and
taxpayers Of Richmond will be cireu-
lated tomorrow Vt the various Tx
changes and on the streets, and all who
approve Of them are requested 10 sign
their names.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

New YORK, February 2l.-Busi-
ness in stocks to-day was well distri-
buted. all classes Of securities, espe-
cially low-priced ones, being in good
demand. Stocks early declined .a,,
and, under the lead OF ST. Paul, the
market strengthened and prices became
higher and continued so, closing ta2i
higher, Delaware and Hudson, Jersey
Central, Northwestern. st. Paul, and
Lake Shore being the leading stocks.
Sales, 237 900 shares.
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
NEW YORK. February 2l.-The
weekly statement Of the associated
banks shows the following changes:
Loans decrease. ........... 81, 221 800
Specie decrease. ...,-....... 1850, 800
Legal tenders decrease :. 49,. l,434, 300
Deposits decrease. ........,.. 1865, 900
Circulation decrease. ....... 46,70O
Reserve decrease ........... 1893, 92j
The banks now hold $40, $50 in
excess Of the Is per cent. rule.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, February 2l.--virginis
psst-dus coupons, So; new l0-40's,
S3a; new IS, So; North Carolina i's
! old, lolI. Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
SIX Days.

At cost for cash for six days-antil
Saturday night, February 2Sth-we will
continue to sell our stock OF Clothing
and Overcosts at prime cost. Call early
and secure good suit at cost.
J.. u. SPENCE 4 Son.
90l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Furrayiucs auG Pictures

A few more of those nice ENGRAv-
INGs being sold very low at the ART
GALLERY Of l.. LEWIS, 9l2 Main street.
Also some New PICTURES have been
received which have been much ad-
mircd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
.Iosgffy To- Morrow.

Let no one miss the opportunity to
hear the world-renowned pianist, Rafael
Joseffy, who will appear at the Theatre
tomorrow night. Although for the
fifth yeaI in this country, he has still
retained his enyied popularity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Prod Johpston,s Library.

Received from c. +. Johnston,
- Home as Found Sequel to Home
ward Bound" 10y j. Fenuimore Cooper
(Seaside), price 20 cents &" Miss
Brown" a novel by Vernon Lee Frank
lin Square,, price 20 cents liarpcr'S
Bazaar. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
LATE FEATHER REPORT.

WASHINGTON, February 22--l:20
A. Nor The South atlantic States,
jar Weather, .foiiored By local rains,
slight rise IN temperature, winds gen
orally .from north 10 east.
For the Middle Atlantic States,
slightly ra,mer, fair weather. .fotio1ed
during the night by local snors, north
rest 10 northeast winds IN southern
portions, northresferiy piHds in north
e'n portions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARs.

a FRAGRANT BREATH is siwaysa pleasure
and you can have it by using MEADE &
BAKERS delicious CARBOLIc MOUTH
WASH IL destruys the offensive odor CO used
by diseased gums and decayed teeth, and
speedily restores them 20 Il healthy condi-
ton. Price, my cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
lyfnle Museum .

The managers Of the Dime Museum
this week will have an exceedingly at
tractive programme. The BDou Min
sirel Company has been engaged and
will have full houses all the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Remember, Remember, Remember.

DIR. David's Syrup of Tar, Hore-
hound. and Wild Cherry has neither its
equal nor superior as a cough cure, and
we advise all sufferers to take it at
once before it is too late. 1t is pleas
ant, harmless, and efficient, and never
fails. Price, % cents at drugstore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
a Disclaimer Of ns..sasis.',sv

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February q.
The officers Of the Virginia indian |
Railroad Company publish disclaim n
Of responsibility for Thursday nights
accident between Washington and Alex
sndria. They say their read ends at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

TBy telegraph 70 the pispatcl

CHICAGO, February 2l.-At $3.50
y. NJ. the jury in the election-fraud con-
spiracy cases returned verdict of guilty
against Msckin and Gallagher and Glca-
son. The result was received With gen
eral satisfaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

For the handsomest Sitrer .,eceiry,
oxydized in all the latest and most
fashionable designs, and silver bangle
bracelets of all kind, call at
JOHN II. TYLER x Co.'S.
1908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Fire In the I.ouisiau. Penitesfiary
[By telegraph To the Disratch.l

NEW ORLEANS, February 2l.--A
dispatch from Baton Rouge says that a
fire occurred to-day in the State penn
tertiary, damaging the north wing to
the amount of $4,000. No insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Failed tn Elect q senator.

Dy ItIrsIupH % lHt UhPitH.I
SALEM, OGN., February 2l.-Thc
Legislature has adjourned without
electing United States senator. On
the last ballot lIcrsch. the regular Re
publican candidate, received thirty
seven votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

IN CONSTIPATION.

DIR. J. \. Robinson, Medina. o.
says: In cases of indigestion. consti'
patton, and nervous prostitution. its re-
suits are happy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

only many OF these quarters, but mum
bcrs Of old fifty-ccnt notes, rare old
coins Of gold and silver, gold pens,
&C.. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
OVereOafa,

Overcoats at first cost for cash till
February 28th.
T.. Il. SPENCE & Son,
90l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
SMOKE 1'RIxY CIGARS.
AUCTION SALES MONDAY.

r. &. GARRISON. High Constable city
Richmond furniture. billiard-tab BILE.
marble slabs, Sc. ri 1896 Franklin
street. ~ 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
GEORGE W. MAYO. 1890 4. ". houSe'
hold furniture. showcases. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Selling on att Osf.

OvercoatS and Clothing at cost for
cash till February 2Sth.
f.. b. SPENCE 6 sos,
g0l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

The Young Ladies Journal and
Ha,per's Basar for March have been
received ffom n. Leonard, g0s Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
skoKE TRIxY CIGAEs.

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH ENSURED
NY the use OF MEADE & BAKbEs SAPoSfNE
DEsrIFRIcE. which willspeedily remove In
ciplent tartar and scurf. Price. my cents a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

WAS A SUFFERER from Dyspepsia. and
Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
helped MCMILLAN McKnew. 1874 Fayette
street, baltimore. Md. Price. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
FLOUR.

We quote Fine, s2. 2jas2. so super.
fine. s2.25as3; extra, s3.50as3.9o
family, s4.25asj; patent family
country, s5as5.2j. Market irines
and active.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
ny.sne.u-susss

at cost for cash till February 18th.
T.. Ii. SPENCE 4 Son,
90l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
RAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGES.
RICHMOND, Feb. 81, 1885.
OFFERINGS.

hiNhMVNbs fNp. 80 hoo~s
OFFERINGS.
WHRAT.-Mixed. Lace bushels.
Red, LAO bushels. Total, 2,Sss
bushels.
CORN. White, 400 bushels.
Mixed. y, so bushels.
0ATs.-G00 bushels.
ORCHARD-GRAss SEED.--2i0 bush-
els.
CLOVER 20 bushels.
MILI~OrPAL.-lj tons.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHBAT.-Mixed. 32t bushels very
good on private terms; ESQ bushels
good to prime at % to Csc. Red. 95e
bushels very good Longberry at 9sc. !;
$50 bushels common to prime Short
berry at s. to 93c.
CoRN.-Mixed, 300 bushels very
good on private terms.
This Exchange will he closed -
Monday, February 23d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRrNriSG House Is
thoroughly equipped TO do all kiDdsof BOOK
AND JoB-PKISTIsG at the shortes, notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

Old newspapers for sale at the Dis
patch counting-room at % cents per
hundred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Be,truetiye Ftre i'm Charlie Re. y. L
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

CHARLorTE. y. c., February IL
Fine to-day destroyed Schiif Brothers
building on Trade street also an adj
Joining building. The tire communi-
Gated 10 the rear rooms of the Central
Hotel. but was extinguished with little
damage. Grace Howard, a diSreputable
woman. was fatally burned. The losses
and assurances are: Schiti' Brothers, on
buildings, $4,000 insurance, s1,OOO;
II. c. Eccles, owner of the building oc-
cupied as drugstore. s5,0OO-insur-
ance. $1,000; Schif & Co., $4,000
insurance. $500; William Wilson
so7 .0O0-insurance, sl7,jOO: Thomas
Reese 4 Co., a, OO0-insurance, 5000.
Sam Richardson, colorcd fireman.
ran against Isaiah Bronson. also col
ored, and broke two eggs in the latter $
pocket. Bronson thereupon cut Rich
ardson's throat. Richardson walked
across the street TO a drugstore and fell
dead in the doorway. Bronson was
arrested. Both had been drinking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
Dress-Dufts

at cost for cash till February y, 1855.
f.. i. SPENCE h Son,
COL Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
THE CID NORTH STATE.
Big lire ~ snow IIili-Thr Legislature

SPECIAL telegram to the pSpatch.i
RALEIGH, y. c., February al
News has been received of n fire at
Snow Hill. which burned two stores of
John Murphy, one Of Thomas llarper'S,
two dwellings owned by Rev. Thomas
Moore. a warehouse belonging to George
Sugg. and several smaller buildings.
st one time over dozen buildings
were on fire. The loss In over fifteen
thousand dollars.
In the House of Commons to-day q
bill was introduced allowing the Car
thagc railroad to contract for conyicts.
The following bills passed to their final
reading: 10 establish a farmers com
mission TO improve the agricultural
condition of the State to establish the
trne meridian and make records there
Of: TO incorporate the Wilmington,
Onslow and Eastern Carolina rail-
road TO incorporate the Roanoke and
Raleigh railroad. The House appoint
cd NESTS. W0mack. WorthingtOn, and
Bulla ~ a committee to examine the
books and vouchers of the State Urea
SureT.
In the Senate bill passed to the third
reading TO enable the Raleigh and Au-
eusla railway to extend It's line. and to
incorporate the North Carolina Baptist
Orrhanage Association.
Quite a number of members OF the
Assembly left tonight for Norfolk to
see the sights of that city.
To-day the temperature WAS the low
est Of the winter thus far. Reports
from two dozen points in the State show
that II ranged from twelve below zero
To zen above. There il much suffering
among the poor in the cities AMI towns.
This afternoon the weather moderated.
but i still very cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22

The Weather in Richmond Yesterdo,
nas clear and cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
MARINE INrELLiG1NCx.
PORrOF RICHMOND. FEBRUARY 81. 1883.

PORT OF RICHMOND. FEBRUARY 81. 1883.
Arrived.
Stea mer Roanoke. Couch, New York. mer-
ehandise and passengers, George W. Allen
steamer Ariel. Gitford. Norfbik. United
states mail. merchandise and passengers
l.. u. TstuIn, agent.
PORT or VIEWPOINTS NEWS. FEs. 81.
tBy telegraph
SAILED.
steamer Seneca. Walker. New York.
Bria Kodiark. (iiiiey. ~. Thomas. coal,
Chcsa pea he and Ohio Hallway Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
BALTIMORE.
CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, February 2l.-Pisur
unchanged. Wheat weaker; No. 2
red, 8jaSGc. Corn weak and lower;
No. mixed, +4alilc. Oats easier
No. . mixed, 33a33lc. Pork dull at
sl3.25asl3.j0. Lard firm. Bulk meats
unchanged. Bacon easier. whiskey nom
inal. Sugar unchanged. Hogs quiet
common and light, s3.S5asj; packing
and butchers, s4.75sSJ.35.
The Iola register., 1885-07-17

<2A8ASoAA4os
'De crossest man in Alabama lives dar,n
said the driver g we approached . way.
side home, near Selma, Ala, to ask accom-.
after it, ssmine host" scowled at every one,
found fault with every thing earthly, and
was wondering IL he would not growl il
the heavenly nalo didn't it him, when in
cidentaI mention being made Of the comet
of 1882. he said: 81 didn't like it's form, its
tail should have been fan shapedp
But, next msDlng, he appeared half
offended at our Offering pay for mis- hospi-
tality! My companion, however, made him
accept as present sample from his case
of goods.
SIX weeks iater, drew up at the same
house. The planter stepped ithely from
the porch, and greeted me cordially. /
could scarcely believe that this clear
complexioned, bright-eyed, animated fel.
low, and the morose being of few weeks
back, were the same. He inquired after
my companion Of the former visit and re-
gretted he was not with me. Eyes" said
his wife, i've are both much indebted to
him.
"How?" asked IN surprise.
"For this wonderful change in my hus.
band. Your friend when leaving, handed
him bottle of Warmers safe cure. He took
it and two other bottles, and now"
ing, growing old bear, / am healthy and
SO cheerful my wife declares she has
fallen in love with me again!'
1t has made over again a thousand love
matches, and keeps sweet the tempers of
the family circle every Copyrighted.
Used By permission Of american Raral
Home
The Iola register., 1885-07-17
WIT AND WISDOM.

Great bridges are made for wise
men to cross and great fools to jump
from. Chicago Current.
Goodwill, like a good name, is got
by many actions and lost by one
Christidn at Work.
You say you know Sallie Jones?'
"Yes." '.Is she homelier than her sister
Mary?" "Yes. She's bigger. Puck.
-Punctuality is one of the modes by
which we testify our personal respect
for those whom we are called upon to
meet in the business of life.
"A Fourth Ward furnisher advertises
contagion for sale, singly or by the
dozen. He means the umbrella, be.
cause everybody takes it. - Waterloo
Observer.
-Snuff-taking has become fashion
able among New. York dudes, and the
average dude is so weak in the legs that
when he takes pinch it brings him to
his sneeze."-M Y. San.
-Modesty, diffidence and proper
humility are jewels in the cap of merit;
but downright bashfulness is terrible,
and is distinct mark of ill-breeding,
or rather of no breeding at all. .-BoSton
Journal.
"A Vermont paper. speaking of the
fashion of making gold badges to rep
resent kitchen utensils, asks how a gold
gridiron would strike us. Very much
like an iron one, perhaps, if we didn't
dodge it.-Binghampton Republican.
=" Wizard yer git dat mule, Zeb?"
said a colored man to friend the other
day. Bought i'm" ''Why don't yer
feed i'm? Dat mules so po' he won't
hol' shucks." Cant ford to feed dis
mule. l bought i'm on credit Ef !
eber gifts i'm paid fur Use gwine ter gin
i'm er bankit dat'll open his eyes. He's
got two marsters now, an s'long he
don't know which is 'sponsible his
stomick's gwine ter feel mighty lone
some. - Winston Sentinel
-"Well," said the driver of a coal
cart to his wife, they've got a new
man in my place, and I've lost my job"
'Why, what was the trouble?" she
asked. eI was sitting on my cart while
the load was being weighed" he ex-
claimed, .'when the boss came out and
said my services would be no longer re-
quired." .'But there must have been
some reason for your discharge"
There was. The new man weighs sew
enty-five pounds more than do" IN
y Times.
Ever hear about the time l was
chased by bear out West when 1 didn't
have a weapon of any sort about me,
Blucher" Il never did. How did
you manage to escape old fellow?"
Tried sitting down and staring him out
of countenance ..And did it work."
admirably" That's very strange
very strange. indeed. How on earth do
YOU account for it?'' sI've sometimes
thought that my choice of a seat may
have had little something to do with
it. l selected the top of the highest tree
on the entire range. Detroit Journal.