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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
COLOR1DO'S STATE EXHIBIT.
Ara Absurd shsw at New Orleans DESTROYED
by Its Unpaid Maker.

An Absurd shsw at New Orleans DESTROYED
by Its Unpaid Maker.
A New Orleans special says: An
amusing Incident occurred Wednesday
night to rufile the placid surface of Ex-
position life. 1t was the destruction Of
the chief part Of the Colorado State ex-
hibit in the Government building. The
exhibit, except lot of minerals and
photographs of scenery, consisted
almost entirely Of number of rude
paintings on cotton Osnaburgs, re-
presenting views, and disposed in
the manner Of cheap theatri-
cal stage scenery. In front OF it
was a miniature farm with Lighthouses,
toy-men and women, and two mammoth
ears of corn standing like monuments,
each nearly a yard high, the whole
bearing the legend, " Behold the re-
suits Of irrigation" The ears Of corn
were fabricated for the purpose, but
they helped to set off the cheap scenery
and the tOy-plantation, and attracted
much attention from ladies and chill
dren. This scenic arrangement had been
put up by one d. S. Grimes, who figured
as artist and decorator to the State ex-
hibit. Grimes complained that the State
OF the commissioners owed him some
81 500 for his work, but he had not
been paid, and lastnight about 10 o'clock
when the buildings were deserted by all
save the watchman on duty Grimes
took hatchet and chopped down the
frail scenery and demolished the toy
farm and the monumental ears of corn.
The watchman on duty at the place saw
the work of demolition in progress, but
recognizing in the perpetrator one Of
the officials Of the exhibit did not in
terfere. The Colorado commissioner,
II. Y. Sickles, is absent on an excursion
down the river to the jetties, but from
some of the attaches Of the commits
sioner il was learned that Grimes had
been paid $3.50. The demolisher Of the
toy-farm was arrested and held to an
sWer for his mischief.
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Richmond Post-Onice.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch :


An appropriation Of sl50,000 has
been made by Congress for the enlarge
ment of the Richmond post-ofIice. When
the architects are perfecting their plans
for this much-needed and most-desira-
bic improvement, earnestly hope that
they will provide for the better accom-
modation Of ladies and gentlemen who
have to apply at the general delivery :"
for their mail matter, or at the " stamp
window " for postage-stamps. If there
can be found room and verge enough
in the amplified space Of the enlarged
Office, let the architects come up to the
requirements Of our modern civilization
and dispense with holes or " window" ="
for the delivery Of letters or sale of
stamps. In place thereof let there be
set apart suitable spaces, accessible By
do0rs-appicants to be waited upon
across counter in full view of the
clerks. just as they are attended to at
the money-order or registration depart
mentS. Abolish the beaStly holes or
windows" Y. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Milan GRAND Italian opera,

The Milan italian Opera Company
will commence an engagement at the
Richmond Theatre next Monday eve
ming. The following is the repertoire :
Monday evening, I'll Trovatore," in
all its original beauty and . style
which has never been surpassed in this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
ID LII. BATTE,

ID II. BATE,
hs GENERAL ACCOUNTANr AND
HOOK KEEPER.
POsr-OFFICE Box No. 2se, OR No. i2 NINE
TEESTH STREET,
will give prompt attention 10 all kinds OF
JOB WHITING, SETTLING ACCOUNTS,
aud PREPARING CONNElANCES.
ALL BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
References. by permission: ". ;. Quarles,
Cashier Planters National Bank; John u.
Branch, President Merchants National
bank; Samuel Is. Paul, Pres dent LIE In
s,Irsner Compa ny of Virginia; John N. oiod-
din. Real Estate Agent: Warren 4 Quaries,
Brokers: {. ". Spicer. fobacconlst: James
W. Pegram. Secretary Life-insurance Com
pany OF Virginia. ap lO-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

A terrible hurricane occurred ct
Tsmatiye, on the east coast Of Mada-
gascar, on the 25th Of last February.
Twelvevsssels foundered in the harbor--
five French and six native vessels, and
the American bark Sarah Hobart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

THE THROAT" BRONCHIAL
TRocuEsp acts directly on the organs OF the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
In ell disorders OF the throat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.
ansINEss CHANCES,

CO7S WILL BUY STOCK, FIX
GCt ~ TUREs, AND GOODWILL OF
A FAMILY AND GREEN-GR0CERY, In
& good location. A neat little business
c, uld be conducted. Cheap rent and fresh
]. THOMPSON BROWN & CO..
Real Estate Agents,
api1-3t Ills Main street.
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Place.

90l Main street is the place to have
a nice Spring Suit made to order.
Large stock, good cutters and work
men. Call and leave your orders.
L. B. SPENCE Il Son,
Merchant Tailors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
WOoD AHD CeAL.

ERESH SUPPLIES ANTHRA-
Il CITE COAI~-Egg, stove, and Chsesnut
sizes. IL gives uniyersal satisfAction. West
high Lump. Foundry Coal Forest rino
3. r. LArHROP 4 Co.
apo Seventeenth street. at DrAvbridoA
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ArCTros SALES THIS DAY.

CHEWING 4 ROSE. west nroad-street
lot, southwest corner Broad and Jetfer-
son streets. at 81 q clock 4. M.
RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 4. 81, horses,
mules phaeiOns. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
AIDES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

r AIDES, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
II FEATHERS dyed, cleanscd, and eurled.
Feathers dyed In all shades and the latest
tints ithout injury. Cleansed and curied
In the most approved manner. and niads
from pieces In the latest Partisan style. Kid
gloves and lacee ceansed. j. SrORCK.
from Parts, Ostrich and Fancy Feather
Manufacturer, sos east Broad street,
Richmond. Va. NH 29-lms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRISTISG HOUSE h
thoroughly equipped to doa kinds OF Book
AND JoB-PRISrING at the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

Our answer to this letter was simple and
concise. We agreed TO accept the consign-
ment rendered MS on the terms proposed,
and notified Messrs. Belford, Clarke q Co.
10 that effect. The stock has now arrived,
md on MONDAY we shall inaugurate
TIE MOST COLOSSAL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

BUILDING MATERIAL.-For sale,
~ at lowest market prices. at my planning
mill No. south Twenty-third street, l50,-
900 feet OF a. and 6-4 Nos. l and 2 FLOOR
ING, thoroughly seasoned and under roof
also, BEADED CEILING. clear and uni
form widths all dressed ready for use.
NH 2b.W&Sasts JAMES QUINN.
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"y;ctory Coru-rIasters ="

Relieve in one night.
Cure in four days.
Mailed for twenty-five cents.
Sold by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

NOW LOOK!

IMPORTED AMBERiNA and other colors
OF PLAIN and r. ID. GLASSWARE In nsta
and single pieces.
DINNER-sETs, TEA-sErS. CHAMBER
SETS, TIN ToiLET-sETs. LAMPS. &C.. &C.
THOMAS JACKSON,
ap s-eodtMyt sos sast Broad street.
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I|::]|'I F. I Il I II, :; :; :; !.
r. F., !, ET' II ! i|' + ! l. :; :; :;
SBBB 600 600 ssss :
GREAT SPECIAL SALE
OFFICE or BELrORD. CLARxE& CO.,
asa ANp $50 BROADWAY, y. u.
April g. 1885. J

April 3, 1885. J
15,s,y,. Iery a Daps,, Richmond. Va
Dear sirs.--one Of the results OF the recent
failure Of the frm Of r. worthington has
been 10 bring into cur hands an immense
line Of standard Books OF every kind. which
had been specially published for the New
York trade OF the present season, but which,
owing 70 Mr.. worthington's failure, could
not be disposed OF In the manner intended.
AS our own line OF spring publications is
sufricient 70 occupy our entire attention
we are anxious TO dispose OF thisstock a.
speedily as possible. and to that end are
willing to submit TO n considerable actual
loss.
our object in writing you is 10 inquire II
you viii receive from us portion OF the
stock mentioned on consignment. Know
ing your facilities for organizing special
sales. we are willing TO place the goods in
your hands absolutely without reserve
leaving you 10 use your judgment In
fixing prices. and stipulating only that they
DE forced to sale. so that we may be re-
lieved from the necessity OF receiving any
Of the stock back. The Books are all deSi-
rable STANDARD Works such as find ready
sale in New York and elsewhere and are all
IN perfect order. Yours truly,
BELFORD, CLARKE a 90.
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CYRsr GUN OF THE SEASON

4 AZ X n sEKR 4 ii oooK & Mn
g.. E l.. { ! I'll E'IIHEi:EEi!!. +: {:
So E. E Z ! $EiEEE Il I.HE I F. / ANY.
ole EAST MAIN STREET
(NExr TO RAMOS MosEsD.
| OPENING OF THE SPRING CAMPAIGN
MONDAY, APRIL 1S, 1850.
SEE OUR PRICES IN CLOTHING. THEN
SEE WHAT WE GIVE
FOR STARTERS.
200 STYLISH SPRING SUITS
for Gentlemen and Youths in aI-wool
goods, comprising twenty five distinct pat
terms, which we guarantee superior TO any
sl2-suit in the market, will be offered as
our great leader for 50.
We will include
55 ALL-wooL BLUE FLANNEL GEN
UrNE MIDDLEsEx SUITS. with Md
dlesex Hangers attached, worth sl9, for
ss.75.
T# I'LL. IT, Es$s$ 81 = g.. s., s.
I Il HEEEs BBBbS 90 o'ssssssss--
Our next Item win be over 200 different
styles In BLACK. BLUE. or BROWN
ENGLISH CoRKsCREw SUITS for
sl2, really worth sl6
PRINCE ALBERTs. FoUR-BUTToN CUT
Always. and sTRAIGHT-CUT SACKS
We will sell at prices which win meet
the demand OF all.
WE INVITE EVERYBODY TO CALL AND
SEE FOR THEMSELVES.
NOT AN OLD GARMENT IN OUR STORE.
ONLY NEW AND STYLISH DESIGNS.
BOYS AND CHILDRENs DEPARTMENT
we will offer as
sSss Prf re Err s 9OSH gil AL
ssssP Z ErE g ooS SH H4 ~ ALL /
Enfb 4 ssS snf s'9 . ##sSssssssss
bpTB AZ k 9 ,ds 90 "a Sssssss
20 BOYS SUITS. ranging in age from
twelve to seventeen. for $3.50.
STILL ANOTHER GOOD ONE.
Lots 81, "a, 2o.
SUITS. four TO thirteen years,
In PLATED. PLAIN. and all desirable
styles, for 80.
We have hundred other different styles
and patterns for s., $3.50. "a. $3.50. IS.
So, 81, and So.
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SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

Lake Hend. Florida.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
THE WATCH-KEY.

Mr.. James Guthrie, who lives at Lit
tie Plymouth, told gentleman of West
Point that he had been asked by de-
tective if he could identify the key de-
scribed in the Richmond Dispatch (as
having been found near the reservoir)
as Cluverius's, and that he had declined
to talk on the subject. But he told this
gentleman that he saw Cluverius on
several occasions wear a key on watch
guard which answered the description,
and that he could identify it if it was
the same one.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-01-24

- =, ~ II - - -.
ms N"Iunr lht la'e'J adolti"h 10
'lr famous ~ 'er'I' ana Is d
s'orH OF su'H prllilah'! ana power as
10 AT once ch'l,'e ltN author 10 reccog'
oi'loh as writer OIL hlgh abllitN'
She possesses strong ORIGINALITY a
Keen eye Tor character, ana aVlgorous
stlIe' 'hree qualities Which are essen
llal 10 success III the construction oil u
"ork Oh hctioh he POT she mere
sr'' iiet9tII TO work our l. INGENIOUS
anu llot Htt tOlIlpHValcd or ulpIODa-
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sEoN, Zen ffiIl WAS Chnscu 10 (iain-
ptON the south.

Duc.nf tim ,r,ntr.t ,nccchcs ever
.J,lrycrnl .nI,r thr war write, the
Wn.Linnton rnrro.nondcuI off
III" Cleveland Leader. was
That of Ben hin on the muncs-
N bin 10 the house abont ten years
a,ro and nm wn- coaclcd for Mi, 10y
n man whom Won may now ,cc amy
uirbt sitting i'm the 10 bic, Of vii.
iarL hntn rbi. man who wa, =
rnrfcJcr,tc officer during the war.
and r,mr from one oi the first families
of Niryiuia. MA, di-gu,tcd with the
hold Grafton. of Blame and Garfield
and looked in vain over hi, state del
.,otiou tn find a man strong enough
ia answer them. There was none.
AT last hi, ewes fell Oh Hill. of
Gnoroia and hc walked uu to him a.
I'm nj in his seat at the end Of the
middle aisle of the house. in His cuts
tomary position. one leg crossed over
the other. hi, head halt hanging, aud
his bright ryc ON old speaker Kerr
whn more dead than alive. "a, in the
presiding chair lie said to Hill:
e Nou must answer chat speech OF
nL,inn', VIRGINIA ha, not "A man in
tnc hnu,c that can do it. and YOU are
Tho nuI, ,ontLcrner equal to it,
nm objected nodr,tlv. but the
Nirrinian persisted "But | haven't
.oot The data" said Mr.. ilill.
I'm ort Won the data" replied tho
Virriuinu.
"But fine sneaker won't recognize
mo " soid I'M If can't oct the floor
.,I Win arrange all that" was the re-
,J, III /, now about + o'clock. anc
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COMMERCIAL.


.Not NtcclNt''
GALVESTON, January % Tile following Is
he principal marGsts 10 day AMI the same dats
--.-L
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proving ou account of % surplus go .tal5e--
IhtIc is another l.UIiu. N.Dt.II i|.9u.
ShcrtiuE-~tuulttl 40 brown >ht..ir- -u,h
% Augusta. cic. uD. i.Hl ..' .u 'iHr'IHH
Trut-Hrire late u She stHsun tall prints
are held az lIr,. ulur prices desirable >ihl.lHit
prints such O, uamiNvu's \lups nHi Amer
lean fancy are quoted hi t.', nNn 'a-I. tlHN
mud smilnrstvlcs at Bog ~Imlsnus sui!b.atk
tA.c. and Washington al rci e.
Prices 30 ti-u.Npt goods =. Nuts hIrkorF.
lurkluc etc.. remain unchanged. aud hrr
quoted %. follows
Biruyhpd .hr,t.ug--Utisa u.s. iC LlNe-'y --~
Sc. uuuut.c>~ as ttc Western products 49,
-1.c. LOCKWOOD A ID I.4-l ,4c Mason NiJV 40.
''to mn a. geo. DNieh; t.l v
NIL &c
Duek,-Glouos.,o g West Point lVc Ee,t.
.ru star ne.
COLORADO ducks --NloutaupC loc Moutaup IL.
JeC NouHup A A l-c Nuutuup w. use,
i1uiaup blue. l2ar Nuutgup che, kei AMI
trpcd re. Faust y L USC Lewiston b
TirNug-Amo.kvar e. .l.c: Ama.lesc f.
lie, Amu'kcHE u, W. tNull. 'lsD Cords
u l.C Nhmele>~ llS.c standard O. les. stand
ari g. 'c standard b. lu pliwrt 81
Hickory stripe, Hamilton I've KuCg rive
~ omega lusr lu,tuu lu-s
FRUIT. poultry. Gmmc, Ets.
Apples ~ to p uu per huif,'
i.cmpu,--i "I to-. b.. Upr N1N
sweet pota''e. -.yl' w pe. hI'.s.
Onions 'O per barrel
PutAt0e>-icr ru-ieI. ..'. '..v
cabbage crate. d t1a H'
chic1eus-ret do4eu. -Qot.9yo. turkey, o'o
tJsN
Egg jc por lpson.
Bgt.r--tAst.s Ne,,-sn / 'u s.s country ~
~ .Jo
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ESport. tins week Great Britain. -
states ports mi. day. -. thi. dsy last year
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-02
Grant and Beecher.


Gen. Grant had full appreciation of a
good story or a well-turned joke. One bit
of his quiet humor at the expense Of Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher was recalled by Mr.
Beecher the other day. The preacher had
prevailed upon the soldier to visit Brook
lyn as the guest of the Thirteenth Regiment,
which had planned some sort of celebra-
hon. Mr.. Beecher, as chaplain, carried
the proud title of captain, and he made this
plain in neat little speech with which he
unexpectedly pricked up the General to "a
few remarks" Grant met Beecher soon
after ct the New England Society's dinner
IN Brooklyn and referred once or twice to
Maj. Beecher. The Plymouth pastor cred
Ted this to slip Of the tongue, but bis eye
was opened little later when, at the New
England Society dinner in New York, he
found himself heralded by Grant as Col.
Beecher, not once, but again ind again.
Then he began to protest, but Grant would
not have it. Next time it shall be Gener-
Al" he said to the preacher; land if you
don't keep on going higher It will be be-
cause the titles give out Little by little
he was paying Beecher for putting him
where he had to make that speech to the
Thirteenth. - Boston Transcript.
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POETRY.
Sometime.

sometIme.
Sometime, my child, thou1t know why bubbles
Eoat so gaily, s.
While breaks the bowl. cen ere thy pastime's
done; fsssss
Know why sweet roses fade, while sceStless
blooms grow dolly
Why storm clouds veil, when earth needs sum-
mer sun.
Sometime, my child, thou1t know why only sways
the sapling,
While the great oak succumbs before the storm:
Know why the weakling with life's chances Crap
ping
Stands, while the giant lies Al PROSTATE form.
Sometime, my child, thouit know why bounties
rich are given ~ SS
To those who idly fritter them away,
While others, who, to us, have nobly strIven
For Gods good gifts go empty on their way.
sometime, my child, thoul't know why hearts
ere ever thirsting
For waters hid whose gurgle they can hear;
Why the Forbidden Fruit hangs DER US ripe to
bursting;
Why the Far on cannot be the Near
sometime, my child, thou'lt Know why tears
y should slowly triekle q
From eyes that Ill become the moist of grief;
Why friends we thought were constant, PROV,
but tickle;
Why llfe's burden-death a sweet relief
sometime, my child, thou1t surely guess the full
true meaning
or life's perplexlng problem Cease to sigh
lie steadfast, true on hopes beyond be leaning
sometime, my child-not yet but by-and-byi
Talbot Torrance.
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SLAVES OF QUININE.
The Growing Abuse of That Drug ms Rs-
ported by an Apothecnry.

Have you noticed the growing use Of
quinine ?" druggist in the vicinity of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel asked last night. AT
the same moment he bowed and smiled to a
tall, red-whiskered man who strolled in.
Z" Just watch this customer" he said
The man was very thin and cadaverous
looking. Without saying word he walked
up to the soda fountain, and boy drew out
q pill box, poured three pills into the palm
Of the customers hand, set glass of min
eral water in front of him, and turned 10
the next customer. The tall man. lswallow-
ed the pills, drank the water, turned on his
heel, and walked away with another pleas
ant nod to the proprietor.
"That costs him dollar and forty cents
a week." said the proprietor, "and before
long it will kill him. He started to take one
Ave grain pill every night about six months
ago he now takes fifteen grains a night
before he goes home, 30 that it will brace
him up for his dinner Within month he
will be taking twenty grains night OF
course he takes it at home besides what he
gets here. I've gone out of my way three
or four times to explain to him that he had
good deal better drink rum, even if he is
deacon in church, but his answer is sim
pie one he says quinine makes him feel
cheerful and strong, and it has no i'll ef-
fects. He tried stopping it once, and cav
ed in hence he wants TO know why he
should stop. You can't combat such reason
ing as that
Have you many such regular custo.
ners 2"
"Well, to be accurate, we have only three
men who come in every day and pay at the
end of the week, but there are many Others
who take their quinine as regularly as most
drinking folks take whiskey. II is certain.
ly great temptation to weakly organized
and frail people. All they have to do is to
swallow pill or two, and they feel robust
wide awake, and cheerful. The practice
grows on them continually, and it seems te
be spreading, for our sales of quinine ar,
constantly growing A good proportion
Of the custom comes from women who grow
fatigued or weary while shopping, and who
instead of buying nutritious luncheon O
drinking o wholesome bottle of porter O
ole, resort to the ;nsidious quinine pill"
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some back for YOU. Dearest DO my wife as
well as friend. Truly life will not be worth
much without you"
He spoke hurredly, but with deep earn
estness, and taking her hands in his drew
her nearer him. She tremtled, and glow
of life and color rushed over her pale face.
She had thought the calm pleasure OF
friendship delightful; but what was it be-
side this warm, passionate love.
az know this must seem strange WOO
ing; but trust NE, dear, and love me lit
tle," he pleaded, and never had words
sounded so sweet.
al think we have both been little fool
ish," she said, between tears and laughter.
"win you go with me, Judith ?"
Yes, Dane" '1
$50, after all, it has ended in the usual
way" said Mrs. Weatherby, triumphantly,
when they returned to the house. Well
we'll, it is the way of the world not to be-
ieye thing until taught its truth by actual
experience" A 500
Mr.. and Mrs. Lennox went to Southern
California on their bridal-tour, the happiest
and most devoted of lovers. Grim.
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------ 49, . $50 ---------
breaking m lam of JOas.

During the freshot an immense jam Of
logs formed some two miles below the In
dian Pond dam. It was located In curve
Of the Kennebec with high and steep en-
bankments. The jam was half-a-mile long
"a compact, inextricable mass. The logs
were piled in every conceivable way in
ZONE places twenty feet high, many Of them
standing perpendicularly. An nttempt wal
made to break the jam by hoisting the gate
and letting loose an eight-foot head of water.
1t failed. Then Atlas powder was brought
into use, and when all was in readiness it
was exploded from tho shore by means OF
electricity. At the same time, the gates
were again hoisted and ten-foot volume of
water was released. II was en- exciting
spectacle. In Its struggle to resist, tho jam
shiverod and groaned, and then broke with
tremendous crash aud roar heard above
the defamation of the powder. The ground
irembled, and at the next instant, the shat.
tered mass Of swirllng and plnnging logs
went madly tearing down the river in a six
teen-knot current, threatening humiliation
to everything that confronted It in its
course. - Wateroille Letter TO Boston Her.
aid
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a Smart Scheme.


Tbs darkies had to carry a large desk to
the house of DIR. Blister, who had bought il
ut n furniture store. When they arrived
with the desk he was in and directed them
where TO put it. The darkies expected to
get quarter piece at least for their extra
trouble, but alas the doctor did not give
them anything OF all. He forgot all about
their sufferings in carrying the heavy desk
up.two flights of stairs.
They consulted together for moment in
the hall, and then they began to fight and
pound each other, calling each other all
manner Of vile names. No such uproar had
been heard since the adjournment of the
Legislature.
DIR. Blister hearing the noise came out
and wanted to know what was the cause of
the disturbance.
/" Dis heah niggah KEEP for hisself de
money what you guy him for US bofe, for
totin' do desk up do stairs, y said Sam.
You is liar. De Doctor didn't glib me
de money. You got the money and KEEP
IT," retorted Jim. f.ia 5so''
+" You are both wrong, boys" said DR..
Blister. II didn't give either of you any
thing, but I'll make it oil right. Don't
fight any more" and taking out his pocket
book he gave them quarter each.
Those who assert that the colored man
has no executive ability should ponder over
this item. - 16gas Siftiags.