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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
Rrief. and Personals.

There will be a meeting next Tuesday
night at DR.. Hoge's church in the inter
est of the Young Mems Christian ASSo-
citation. DR.. Hoge, DR.. Newton, and
others. will address the audience.
The post-oifce people here have no
information as yet whether the resigna-
ton of DR.. Gilmer will be accepted.
They are anxious to know bat can
learn.
The cross streets near Nam between
Ninth and Twelfth need the attention
of the >treet-cleaners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
DIME MI-SEI,M-ENGAGEMENT

4 1IeNtraordlnary OF the talented young
American actress Miss HELEN DESMOND.
supported by the Metropolitan Company OF
New York city. llAIFb DELL'-the great
New York success. The play VIII bc pro-
duccd with every attention paid Ia neccS-
sary details. properties. music, costumes,
etc. and the following distribution of
characters: Hazel DELL Miss Helen Des-
Iunsian Dell. Mr.. Benlamin Brown:
Aaron Rodney. Mr.. Alfred Rich; Arthur
Cnrringford. Mr. Charles Blake; Barney
q Flynn. Mr.. j. X. O'Neil, Doille Dutton'
We've Lowell; Lady rmvers. Miss Jennie
sylvester; clara Miss Ida Marshall Al
mission 10 cents: reserved seats. 30 cents;
10 be- had at G. +. Johnsions. 0ls Main
street. Doors open AT l;30P VI. and y. NJ
Commence one hour later. a2I.ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
VIC Meao Huxtuess.

There is 10 mistake about it. We
mean that we will sell our stock OF
Winter Clothing and Overcoats at
PRIME COST FOR CASH for ten days.
Now is your opportunity go get yonr
clothing at the lowest price.
+. Il. SPENCE 4 SoN.
Q0l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
Ten Days Only.

We will offer for ten days only our
stock of Ready-Made Clothing and
Overcoats at prime cost for cash. This
is an opportunity to obtain first-class
Clothing at very low prices. No
humbug, but strictly prime cost sale
for cash for ten days.
+. Il. SPENCE 4 Son,
90l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
TOBACSO.

CAUTION.-CoNSUMERS OF
" "DilAI.'s BEST" TOBACCO viii please
notice carefully the yellow tag ON sanic. and
see that n has the wording, tn black lettsf>,
"pill's Beat" Other toDaccos are being
placed on the market with tag sinstiar ina
coloring 20 the al Dili's brst tag. AMI may
mislead consumers ~ this celebrated brand
OF tobacco. TO lie genuiue. the little yellow
tag NJ ust have ON IL pili's Best" Ia buy
ing do not ask for the littie yellow Tax ~
formerly. but ''piil's Beat. aud see That soa
get what you ask for. NO s-sA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
PIuah Opsra.RaSs.

We would call your attention to our
large assortment of Embossed Plush
Bags for opera-glasses. They are the
latest novelty, and can be had in all
shades and colors. Prices. sl.I5 aud
s2. Goddard 4 Moses, Jewellers, 92O
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

Last night Dickson's Sketch CLUB
repeated their pleasurable entertain
mcnt at the Theatre. The company
deserves patronage, and to-day at the
matinee and tonight will have fine au-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

PtZzINI. sO7 Broad street. makes fresh
every SATURDAY the following Candies
Cream Almonds. Burnt Almonds, Cream
Walnuts. Butter-Cups. Brown Nougat
MarshnSallows. Cream Chocolates Cocoa
nut-Balls, &c. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

STATE OF GEORGIA. TROUP COUNTY.
Ibatc examined the rerjpc Of Dr. JOSIAH
RradncId. and pronounce It to be n combi-
nation Of medicines Of great merit in the
treatment of all diseases OF females for which
he recommends II.
WILLIAM +. BEASLEY, VI. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
WOMAN
HER HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ARE
MATTERS or GREAT CONCERN
TOALL MANKIND.
NrAR MAEIErrA. GA.

MAX VI ~ II n NlN'
Some months ago bought n bottle OF Dr.
J. Bradncld's Female Regulator. and used II
In my family with great satisfaction. l
have recommended II TO three families. and
they have found it to be just what isclaimed
for IT,. The females who have used it are
nov in perfect health and able to attend TO
their household duties.
REV. II. Is. JOHNSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

! have large stock Of Albums. Bisqnes
Bronzes. &c., still on hand. which | Will
close ont at cost: also a fine assortment OF
Engiavings and Picture Frames TO be- sold
at low figures. l.. LEWIS,
ol2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
Burenu Of Creaifs.

The meeting of the members Of the
Bureau Of Credits to have been held
yesterday was postponed till Monday
evening at o'clock, when all sub
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
WHEAT BAKING-P0WDER.
PURE AND WHOLESOME.

PURE AND WHOLESOME.
IL contains no injurious Ingredients.
IL leaves no deeterious substances in the
bread as all pure grap pc Cream-of Tartara and
um-Powders do.
Itrestores to the -four the. highly-imPort-
ant constituents rejected In the bran OF the
wheat
II makes better and lighter biscuit
than any other baking powder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

DURKEE : COLD SAUCE ANpSALAn-
DRESSING. ready made. nutritious, econom-
lcal. delicious. Nothing equal OFT waseveT
offered and IL X Invariably popular both nj
home and abroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
City Circuit Court.

The remainder of the evidence in the
case of Robert A. Bryant rs. Bruce
a Archer was heard in the City CIR
cult Court yesterday. Argument Will
cnmmcncc this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
AHsisGA CN1N.

rsNsFfr' fAfaff
DICHM0ND TIL EA i X E--TO-
IL NIGHT. JANUARY 3isr,
last time of the
DICKSON SKETCH Club IN EDIrHAs
BURGLAR
A Grand Matinee AT 2:3o y. ". Adnts-
sion. so and 20c.: reserved. 75c. AZ night
prte.s as usual Ia 3i-tts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

Ice-Cream. Jelly. Charlotte Russe. Can
died orange and Grapes Fancy Cakes. Me
rangue puddlngs. &c., &c, for sunday :
dessert. from pIZZINI's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

For THRoAT-D DISEASES ASD COUGHS
BRuwN's BRoNCHGAL TROCHEs, like all
rcolig good things are frequently initiated.
The qeHuiae are soid onlB tn bores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

MARTIN KALBFLEIsCHs SONS.
55 Fulton street, New York.
Established in 1929.
Atwholesale by JOHN II. GRESHAM
de ll-eod8m Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
sEEIpS.

NOOD'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS
w are the best grown. LONER-SEED.
ORCUARp-GRASS, and all kinds OF SEED
OF best quality AT
Z. ". WOODS. Scotsman.
ia3f.3t l5ls Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
MCCARTHY AHAYNEs's
BOOrs. sROES. &C..
nDD-AND.END SALE. a6

O'''''''EsD SALE ~
MEMS LACE SHOES AND CONGRESS
CATERS. $50;
LADIES, RED-AND-GREEN OPERA
LADIES SATIN REP OPERA sLIpPERs.
81:
LADIES BEADED OPERA SLIPPERS.
$50:
MISSES FoxED BUTTON AND LACE
MISSES PEBBLE GOAT BUTTON ROOTS,
81:
BOYS LACE SHOES, 81;
CHiLDRENs = HIGH-cUr KID BOOTS, 81;
INFANTS ANKLE-rIfS AND BOOTS,
25c. j. A. GRIGG,
Pace Block.
corner Main and Eighth streets.
ia 27-tFel4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

PICTURE-FRAMKs made TO order I'm latest
styles at low prices. l.. LEWIS,
9l2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
RED &c" OIL.
PERFECT LIGHT.

A PERFECT LIGHT.
IN THE RED &C" 0IL
PURE. OD0RLESS, NON-EAPLoslvE. Y.
and IN all respects the MOST PEkFEcr
OIL. MADE FROM PETROLEUM IL can
be used I'm any kerosene or students lamp.
Try it. For sale at wholesale and retail BY
BODEkER BROTHERS, Agents-
Beware OF limitations. ta l7-codlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

AFULL SUPPLY or ARTISTS MATERIALS,
Conices. and Mirrors at l.. LEwJs's.
9I2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
AUCTION SALES TO DAY.
THE FINEST AND RICHEST EAU

RICHMOND BAZAAR. 10 4. NJ, horses
mules, buggies, phaetOns. 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
NEE uista.

MASONIC NOTICE. -TheA
NI members of LOGE FRANCAlss.~ ~
TO attend q called communication OF thelf
lodge. a, ~. Albans Hail. THIS saturday
EVENING. January 8ist. At J ocWk.
Member Of sister lodges are Invited 10 as-
tend.
- '''N' " Wv W. LovENsrEIS.
In 3l-lts Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRINTING House Is
thoroughly equipped to do all kinds Of Book
AND JoB-PEINTISG at the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
PERSONAL.
YEAMANS WHO
rTO MY FRIENDS AND FORMER


IOHN LAT0UCHE, MER->A
~ CHANT TAILOR No. 4 Tenth A
street, keeps CONSTANTLY INK
GETTING UP FINE, STYLISH. AND d.
RABLE GARMENTS. The low prices Will
surprise any one used TO line work.
te 2l-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
ANDRETH'S CELEBRATED

II GARDEN SEEDS.-We have received
our first supply OF these reliable seeds. con-
sdeTed the best IA uS-, send for "A catalogue
allo. uOI-Bk GLASS at the lowest prices.
Forsale by BODEkEH BROTHERS.. Ja27
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
SMOKE TRGXY CIGARS.

PrzzING has Malaga Grapes in nm
punches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
ELECTRIC-LIGHT SOAP Is THE
H BEST

No Rubbing required. WIN not injure the
fabric. orden and inquiries viii have
prompt attention.
Ei.ECfRIC-soAP MANUFACr'G CO..
indianapolis. Ind.
JOHN III. GRESHAM,
ap 27-eod1y Klchmsnd. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
r 0SS AMI GAIN.
CHATTER I.
OF was taken sick O year ago
Win bilious fever.n

MY doctor Pronouhceu ms eu'eu' OUT
rot s,cE again with terrible pains In my
back and sides, and got 30 bad
Could not move'
Ishrunki
Prom Q2e pounds to i2o, ] had been doc
torlng for my liver, hut II did me no good.
did not expect 20 live more than three
months / began to use Hop Bittefs. d.
Tectiy my appetite returned, my pain ielt
noe. nv entire system seemed renewed "a
n hy magic. and after using several bottles
am not only rs sound as sosSre,kn' ~, wu,
iers owe my life. H. fiIAfAfhiSn.
Il,6bfig JuRe O, 1851.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
SMOKE TRIXY CIGARS.

Try some Of PiZZINIs New Caramcls- the
opera Caramel They are delicious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
CARDEN-SEED.

LANDRETHS EXTRA EARLY PEAS
varieties.
orders by mail promptly filled.
II. NJ SHIELD & 90,
a3i-2w Fifth and Marshall streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

IDEAS. WOODS EXTRA EARLY
L is the earliest, hardest. and most pro-
fltable pea for market gardeners, so pro-
nounced by all who have grown them.
NEW CROP of all kinds of SEEDS re-
ceiyed now.
HENRY ". WOOD. Scotsman,
corner sixth and Marshall streets.
ga III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

Old newspapers for sale at the Dis
patch counting-room at 25 cents per
hundred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

TV'HE FINESI ANU KIIIIESI EAI
Il De COLOGNE; the Nun lklosterfrau)
own direct importation.
Also. 47ll and other FARlNA COLOGNES; I;
IMPORTED BAY Rum; IAkDLEY'S.
LAWSS, ard PEARS ENGLISH SOAPS;
WILLIAMS'S SOIL D-BA ACk HAIR
BRU SHES, and J. J.. TAYLORS ENGLISH
TOO1 H-BkU SHES. unequalled for style
finish. and durability. Sold by
l.. WAGNER. Druggist,
In 31-2ts Sixth and Broad streets.
THE DIAMOND SAFETY OIL"
Il pure. crystal. clear. uhife OIIs-non-
odorous. non-eXplOsiye. and makes a beau
tiiul. steady. bright lignt.
l.. WAGNER. Druggist,
ia 3i.lts Sixth and Broad streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

war; R.rAKgRs vsssr etsr1srTs
oSyfcE OF CRY WArhlt. Wnnk
RIcuuoSp. VA. January 80. 1883.
UTNnER THE AMENDED ORpI-
~ NANCE of February -, 1884, the
FIRST WATER DISTRICT
ia " that portion OF the city cast OF EfEv.
ENTH street ,,, -
FoI' RTEENTfl streets are charged. on fhs
F.b,nary bills. only TWO TiiRrs of ths
quarter. as they paid ONE THIRD ON ths
fecember bills.
The bills for this district VIII ps densr1.,
nv tbe bth pfoxinlo. and are payable within
1--WE DAYS thereafter. IL not paid "tnc
water will be turned on,
J. BOOrON HILL
In sr.2t Assistant Superinte1dsnf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
CHATTER III.

Maiden, Mass. February l. 1880. Gem
t,emen,--I suffered with attacks OF sick
headache"
Neuralgia. female trouble, for years In the
no~, terrible and cxcruciating manner.
No medicine or doctor could give me re-
lief or cure until used Hop Bittes.
1.-THE first bottle
Nearly cured me-;
The second made me as well and strong as
when % child,
And have been 80 10 this day"
My husband WAS an invalid for twenty
years with a serious
Kidney. liver, and urinary complaint,
pronounced by Bosions best physi-
clans
.Incurab
seven bottles Of your Bittcrs cured him,
and know Of the
Lives OF eight persons
In my neighborhood that have been saved
And many more are using them with
great benefit.
They almost
DO miIaclesl -hrs H. H. StttcH'
How TO GIT SICE.-ExpOse yourself day
and night: eat too much without exercise;
work too hard without rest doctor all the
time; take all the vile nostruins advertised.
and then you win want TO know hOW foget
DeH which is answered In three wOrus-
Take Hop Bittersl
None genuine without q bunch OF green
HoIs on the white label Shun all the Vile'
poisonous stuff with Hop" or Hops IN
their name. ia l-IhtwbSa~ ulni
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
GROlEuslfS. &c.

VIRGINIA, CONTINENTAL, AND
FERRIS'S HAMS;
LARGE. EXTRA-FINE BEEF-T0NGUBs
AND BREAKFAST BACON,
AT
22 MCCARTHY a HAYNESS.
O00 BARRELS CHOICE FLOUR
-OO OLIQUoRs. imported and domestic;
SEGAItS. various grades; TEAS, Green
and Black; COFFEE. Green and Toasted;
BACON. LARD, and BUCKWHEAr. For
sale by JOHN NJ. HIGGINS
Jal Franklin street near Old Market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
BOOKS, STATIONERY, Sc.
VIRGINIA COOKERY.

RANDOLPH & ENGLISH have Mas
SMITHS VIRGINIA COOKERY BOOK.
4 handsome volume. $50; same, large
svo., cloth. SOC; paper, 25c. This Is valu-
able work and is Indispensable to all who
would be good housekeepcrs. ia 25-dSw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

HENRY HEUSER.
Ii SALOON, RESTAURANT, AND Bill
LARD ROOM. No. 1908 MAIN STREET.
WINES, LIQUORS, and CIGARS Of the
finest quality kept constantly on hand.
RESTAURANT and LUNcH-C0UNrEH
supplied with the best the market affords.
which IL served In first-elass style. The best
appointed and equipped BILLiAR RID ROOM
In the city. Location central. Polite and
attentive attendants. dc 2-Sm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31

lust PUBLISIIED-The Fair God,
- by Wallace author Of " Ben- iiur, si.50
The BOOk-Loyer. by Baldwin, sl.2j. Memo
ries, IA Tale Of German Love. by Muller.
sI.25. Hon. John NJ. Daniel. a Sketch Of
his Life and Career by Judge 10. w.
Hughes: price. Sc: postage-stamps taken
i'm payment. The Buntling Ball, illustrated |.
n so. Wonders and Curioslties of the
Hallway, illustrated by Kennedy; si.25.
WEST, JOHNSTON n Co.
tals Gil Main street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-24

Europe but Asia, America, and Aus
tralia. "How could you afford to see
so much of the world p 81 have
hands," he replied 81 am not afraid
to work" "What did You do Y
sometimes | was a steward, or assist
ant cook, or waiter, on shipbOard, or
when on land a clerk in restaurant
or coffee shop, or bootblack." When
asked, "DO you intend to settle down
in Natal ?" he replied by the question
sis not this life dull for you p He
told us of a visit he made to the late
Dean Stanley, and when the Dean ask
ed him why he left South Africa, he
said to him, "TO better my condition,
sir" There is scarcely part of the
world he had not seen, and his memo
ry is wonderful. AS he left us for his
heather home which he had not seen
for long time, | cautioned him against
the temptations which would assail
him.
Now comes the sad part of this story.
He had not been in his heather kraal
more silan a fortnight, before he drop
ped all his civilized clothing, and put
on the skins of wild animals, like the
rest of his heather friends. He chose
wife from among the heather, and is
now living with no apparent desire for
civilizing influences. His heart was
not changed, alas he is n heather
still.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-24
Jumbo Killed.

Barnum's elephant, "JumbO," the
biggest and best advertised animal III
the world, was killed Wednesday, Sept
l6, ut st. Thomas, Ont, being struck
by freight train while going along
the track of the Grand Trunk railroad
to his car in the circus train. Gum
DO" was about % years old, and first
attracted worldwide attention over
three years ago when Barnum bought
him from the trustees of the London
geological gardens, and proposed To
bring him to this country. He had
been considered a peculiarly British
possession and was one of the sights OF
London to be shown to rural visitors,
like the Tower or Parliament house.
English children from ragmuffins to
princes have gazed on the giant, fed
him sweetmeats and ridden upon his
back. The proposition to bring him to
this country called out indignant pro-
tests from all ranks of society. The
prince of Wales tried to stop the sale,
an injunction suit in chancery was
started, the matter was brought up in
the house of commons, and Ruskin
wrote of it: "England is not in the
habit of parting with her pets. If
stone walls and chains are necessary to
contine Jumbo, England has the stone
and iron, and need not go to America
for them" All this was reprinted here,
of course, and the American public
were given to understand that "Jum-
DO" occupied place next to Westmin-
ster abbey in the English popular
heart. The obstinate beast refused to
be led to the steamers dock and was
drawn through London in an immense
cage on wheels, so that a hole had to
be cut in the deck of the Assyrian
Monarch to get him on board that yes
sell He landed at New York on April
9, 1882, and was met down the bay by
a deputatiOn of nOtables and reporters
such as greet an operate prima donna.
He was put on exhibition at once at
the Madison Square garden, with the
Barnum, Bailey & Hutchinson show,
and soon went on tour of the country
with this exhibition, appearing i'm this
city for the first time June "a circus
day memorable for it's immense crowd
aud for the utter lack of any attempt
to preserve order in the tent "Jum-
DO" was originally captured i'm Africa
and sold to the Jardin des PIantes at
Paris, and was exchanged to the Lon
don Zoo at three years old. He at
tracted no special attention there till
seven or eight years old, when he be-
gan to grow rapidly until he finally
reached a hight of III feet, greater
than that of any elephant known
to history. Mr.. Barnum paid $4,000
for him, being able to buy him for that
price because the beast was growing
ugly and dangerous. The Snowman ia
said tn have spent twice as much
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-24
Having Company.

American hOusekeepers are apt to
lose much of the enjoyment which
comes from having guests in the home
! from making too much of the circum-
stance. Would there not be Il gain in
social enjoyment if the following hints
were more generally regarded
Let us not alter our dress or ON
mode of life because friends have come.
If our clothes and our table, our man
ners and our habits are what we Judge
fit for our means and our position, why
should we improve them and give or
selves the deedful confusion of change
Just when we should he free to- offer
our guests the easy minds and ready
thoughts which are much more i'm
pOrtant to them than seeing our hest
gowns or the unhOmelike parlOr in
which we do not usually sit ? OF
course we give our best to our visitors.
If flowers, fruit, drive, or a concert,
are rare luXuTies with us, we naturally
try to have them when we can share
them with those under our roof to
whom they are also Iuxuries, or, per-
haPs, daily pleasures. Bnt let us give
our real best, and not mistake our
worst for it. Let us give cordialty
and ease, not stiffness and pIetence.
If IA friend comes in upon "A hOmely
or scanty dinner, let us exc it out with
bread and butter, or IA jar of canned
fruit, and say nothing in depreciation.
| remember hearing Agassiz tell of a
visit he paid one day to Oxen, the great
naturalist, then living in some little
village i'll Germany. The two men
spent the entire morning in talk so
interesting that time passed unObserv-
ed. When they were called to din
ner, there was upon the table literally
nothing bnt a large dish of boiled pO-
tatoes, and salt. No remark was
made all sat down and were helped,
"And," said Agassiz, his noble face
glowing with genial pleasure at the
recollection, ''Dever in my life did
eat a better dinner"
When our occupations are such as
can be seen and shared, let us admit
our guests to them. This will make
our intercourse fresh and natural. like
that of young people and children, who
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-09-24
SQUIBS.

| A correspondent asks $40 pOet
ever commit suicide ?" Yes, but no
often. 1t is more generally the edi
tor Puck.
"YOur studies are costing me a grea
DEAL" said a father to his son, as he
reached in his pocket for money to buy
more books with. 81 know it, father,
replied the son, with some emotion, IL,
he pocketed so bill, "and | dom
study very hard, either"
The name Emma itself conveys
luck. Emma Albani, Emma Nevada
Emma Thursby, Emma Juch, and En-
ma Abbott, all high sopranos, and al
successful. "Whoa p Traveller.
"And how does Charlie like going tc
school ~ kindly inquired good man
of six years old boy. 81 like gOin
we'll enough" replied the embryo
statesman, ENORMOUSLY ; "but | dOn't
like stayin' after get there"
"Do you buy your music by the
roll p said n gentleman to the deacon ;
daughter. "No, sir" she sweetIy re-
piled 81 always wait until Sunday,
when | get it 10y the choir New
York journal.
An old colOred man who addressed Il
temperance meeting in Weldon, North
Carolina, said, "When | sees a man
goin' home wild n gallon of whiskey
and half-pOund of meat, OATS tenn
p'rance lecture huff for me. And
sees it cherry day. | knows eberyting
in his house is Oh de same scale-gal-
Ion of misery to cherry half-pound of
comfort"
Il g. 81. =
the dinner table "YOu children turn
up your noses at everything on the
table. When was boy was glad
to get enough dry bread to eat" 81
say, pa, you are having much better
time of it now you are living with Us
amt you ?" remarked little Tommy. /,
A penniless young lawyer asked a
millionaire for his daughters hand. 81
shall give my child IA hundred thousand
dollars on her wedding day" answered
the merchant; sit is pretty little
sum enough to provide breakfast for
the family. Now, will You have the
kindness tn tell me how you propose
to furnish the dinners 7" ooh, for
that matter" returned the unabashed
youth, ''those who have breakfasted so
well will not need any dinner at ALL"
There are people in New York who
toady after the rich. The following
conversation took place Oh Third
avenue street-car $50 your sister is
married 7" Eyes, and she did very
well splendid. You have heard of
Vanderbilt 2" "Oh, yes. Did she mar
ry into that family T. "Well, yes, so
to speak. She married a nephew of
Vanderbilt's chief cook He is a driy-
er of street-car." Texas Siftings
Flipkins came down to the club last
night with great problem weighing
on his mind. "If | should stand on
my head" he said, coming up to the
boys with the air of man who has
got poser-''if stand on my head
the blood all rushes into my head,
doesn't it ~ No one ventured to con-
tradict him. "Now," continued he,
triumphantIy, "when stand on my