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Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14


WORK FOR NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
As Justice OF the Court of Appeals is
the only officer of the State at large TO
be elected at the November election in
New York, and as that Office is as far re-
moved from politics as it is possible to
make II, the contest in the Empire State
this fall uill be principally over members
OF the State Legislature. The next Leg
islature will have to choose a successor
to United States Senator WARSER MIL
LER, and the Democrats will make a Wig
orous push 10 capture that body on this
account. There are now fifty Democrats
IN the Assembly, and In order to secure
a majority they must send sixty
members 10 Albany. Ii is very doubtful
whether they will be able to make the
necessary gain Of nineteen members
The Democrats have had a majority in
the Assembly only I've times since the
organization o. the Republican party.
Rat II they fail this fall and cannot elect
the next United States Senator, the Pres
idsnt viii not have member OF his own
party aud hrs own State IN the Senate
during bis entire term OF Office, some
thing which probably never before hap
peued 10 any President.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Our immense Carpet Department is filed
With the most desirable and best goods
manufactured. We are still selling No
quettes Tor sls5 per yard. velve;s, Az
minister's. Brussels. Ingrains. etc, at the
lowest prices.
SFRFxs & CoNrASY.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

II Mr. GEEoSIMo Is tired by court
martial there vii be dull thud down
there some place before the snow dies.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

The striking switchmen ot the l.. ;. &
"a ). at Cbicsgo continue to make fools
If themselves.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

The Chicago base bail club sesns 20
ba pslkinz Tor TIE pennant again on q
very nsrrov margin. However. 80 long
A. they wiu games. whether by = narroT
or q broad Margin. the Detroit club must
rest content IN Its first place on the bssk
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

The ST. JOIN cold water speeches are
said d BE- costing the Democratic party
81 a piece.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

KxpFe@ trains daily The yesr rounc make cos
oounaCtionf with trains from Csuada the Ess
snc south 20 sll Lake superior points.
NkTunr " sfarr
cen superintendent Gen Fss A 1icfei Af1.
kar1ucite Mich haruueits fieh
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ffsasi tFae elret a. a a o. aN It.a u
AZ frs4u. dsl'g 11oels slnasy
.t 3 al izsl. las Iafloi car fuf ,llC.uls1
es % resA hSi s-e.f .filuf Caf iaE t1ntlunsI
rsf ~ tfal4 ol'3li'.if a. llzl- ezsso AZ Hks.ll
tissA- takl -,lli Leil0i AID tala1laU f.1ilslk -
r-Nlag Et D..ifoli 81 lI.l5 BE-
5-felst uckets AID RAJ informs atla1 Osd -
hel ~ oalLl.f uIsol A. Ana .st il0kei ascuI a.
lesioi a. Geo a AlEslll. aaaa l1cEei Ak<ssl e.
4alfuf slrtrI N LaCE a<slr
tatersi f1sseLFsf sgl flcke4 Aeeal
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

a newsrsper is pun shed on Nouni
81 sshine1on. Subscribers who pav in cord
xa1f fusflF complain 0f tne inconvenience
- f.....s.lIF. r.,.rts- rs.l--sf
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Cambria Underwear.

We call attention to this department as
customers will find everything much
cheaper and better made than can be done
at home. Look at the prices:
Night Dresses SOC, Coo, 75c, s5c, csc, s1.10
sl.25, sl.50 and upward.
Chenise SOC, 35c, 40c, 45c, SOC, 60c, zoe,
s5c, 95c, sllO, s1.15, 81 25, s135, $3.50.
Drawers 25c, SOC, 35c 40c, 43c, 4sc.
Shirts 39c, 4sc, Soc, 65c, 75c, S5c, 95c, s1.OO
Short Skirts SIC, 43c 5Oc 6Oc, 65c, 75c,
s5c.
Corset Cover, 25c, 3Oc, 35c, 4sc, 5Sc, CSC
75c, soc, S5c.
Aprons 25c, 35c, 43c, SOC.
Dressing Sacques all prices.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14
mIsCnELASBOUs.

WANTED - PARTNER TO ESTABLISH A
" josbiug boot aud shoe house iu GraEd Rap
ids by two practical men OF experience IN the
iObbiDg trade. To the right party with sl3.tp9
10 So 90 capital % invest either special
tive, good opportunity il offered. Address b. a
NJ, this Office
yVANTED-A FEW MEN WITH THE FOLLOW
W ing. Capial Energy, Ptrservance ana Hon
esiy 10 call a. the Office Valley city Life Associa-
ton and examin our new departure ia Life Ins.
Salary OF commission % Mournc-st Rooms ! aud
firsl floor. Walter :. Powers. sec. -
UANTED-ONE TO INVEST. 5000 in new
W mandatory business that pays a larger
profit than any mercantile trade Above amount
viii purchase one third interest Addr - A
Telegram Herald. 2sG
tlAN1ED PARTNER ACTIVE Or SILENT
W in the auction and commission business, 10
handle new and second hand furniture, AID al
kinds Of merchandise. cafe thing and big
profits. Address OF call after p. IA. O.. b. rgat,
City Auctioneer. e. Broadway. s5u
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Children's Garments.

Children's Garments.
Drawers, Skirt. and Dresses for the little
ones from one to three years old, also Night
Dresses.
Bibs &c, &c, 121c, 15c, 1sc, 2Oc, 25c, 3Oc,
35c, 4Oc 45c, SOC.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

~ The TELEGRAM
HERALD has the
%W Want ads of the city
and Everybody looks
for them IN our col
umns. Try them;
they are cheap.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

4 OsT-A FINE FUIl-BLoODED YORKSHIRE
II terrier hss long yellow hair on body. meek
and legs white aid long black ears A liberal re-
ward viii Pc paid GO bis reflru o. fourth Nat-
ionai Bank OF H7 Madison ave.
1 OSf-A KNIGHTS OF fHfIHiAS CHARM
IL in the form ~ a circle = white iiy oD one
SIDE and the letters q x 3 and T. ou the
other side skull and cross buues and letters >. G.
B Leave 81 Baynes gallery snd ee rewarded. q
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

laOR RENT HOUSE N SOUTHERN PART OF
L of the city, near street car line. Inquire OF
MOseley Bros, - Ottawa-st. 40
nor PENTHOUSE No y MADI5ON-ANE.
n All modern Improvements. steam heated.
bath, etc Possession given Immediately. In
quire 81 house. =
NOR RENT HOUSE NO. 88SOUTH LAFAYETTE
L St partially furnished. Apply 20 Z. +. Sweet
Cor. Pearl * Ottawa. 3
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Geronimo's name At the bottom % a
vsr s7ticle would look vsll.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

VIT J WITHEY, FORMERLY AANA6Ek or
" Burches painting establishment il located
at i47 Monroe st where Orders VIII be received for
painting paper hanging and frCscneing Remem-
Der the place. Opposite the soldiers Monument
NITY BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY J54
X Grandville-Gve. Regular trEoe solicited. ".
ROSE Proprietor
G. HERKEER, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
81 Pine Jewellery, . Monroe-st
OsCAR DYE, 2s7 DIVISION ST, CARPENTER
~ snd Job shop Screens 8 specially.
COMMISSION. +. }. LAMB & CO.. WHO'LL
/ sale dealers in frIit snd vegetables butter,
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

attorney a. tAHi : --tai ~
.100TERs ATTENguN- -qHE NosI nE~IKA-
Y tlg loelkf shal il ae~iesa al1As-an ta sale.
poR SALE CHEAP SNAIL HORSE NorN6
sia sli4ad isIi.tlis sfll'ls Epsl urIfeI, Loe
iuoklug ala iIlks ta salalf 2lzo lieal p1asol.
lnluiie ai Aaaroe-s-
LoA IPAlauf FIANO NEARLY MA
T and solie hlfuuaIe. i uu "a bad p-uek s5
Cana -. Aal
IOR sALE-A GOOD ARHIAeE OK DE-
hfeg Lo.ss 81 sale cheap. l4A ai AZ Neith
lous-st a.
rOk sAlE~A Good sERNlrAhLE a0tsE
L ior ial4uy oI ltefy Purposes cheap. al 5s
Aonrue-si. 8al
gOR SALE-A NEa 30. MCffE RANGE
L Has never been us.d. insuue Mtoisoa-
ave.
IURsAIE CHEAp-1A fAcHANGE IhIlf
Il kkaporat1r bGlidlAe al coIl fteie ready i8T
use. on tsoodrlch-st ttEFtr iolia 4 ~lrl 81
Apply % eluaIl a Sweet Cor Pearl & oilfN 81
NOR SALE-Oue upright "Efussi sab er piano
nearly new. ole feulustilaT cpAl stove. with
oven large Size, bought Hea l1si winter. ule bed
couch aud SOME oilef iuul tlre. Enquire a.
room = Bal block. S. canal s.. -su
tfOA eALE-COMfLEIk SGT n Il. REPORTS
Nalis actions ana defeuces sld other rsiu-
able law nOoAk. WI D. slll caeap. Address
free = listk. Grand Rapids Mlch
E0k -ALA-A Ill- i-tl.A1s siANkA WAICE
Llklu, Nsliouai " atgl lnnlaIFk makr
csst 80. used bul little. Will he sold Abere
discount Inquire a. IElEeEsa- hrkAID oftice
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Train No. 2 has a Through Coash daily eroers
sunday, for Grand kspidk BoIisnd CTa,d
Bsven, &uskegon and feutwater. Also 1-troush
Coach leaves the above 7oifi,S via g. A ". NJ XIV
each day, except SUNDAY. arriving ID T1ieoc O.
7rsiD No. ] st6.s5 p N.
AZ traias daily exccp. sunday
4 &. PAKkER Geufl PssE- AFent
X q. kATTHKws. Northwestern Az. kufteeon.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14
FOR REYT-RoOMS

NOR RENT OFFICE ROOMS-NERY DE IR-
L allie Oflioe ToOR in Wenham block fronting
on Monroe-st Inquire OF J. G. wenham. So
NOR RENT-LARGE UNFINISHED ROOM
[ first floor, and large furnished room on sc ond
floor with board. three minutes walk from Cam
pau Place. 10 Courtst., West side.
EOR RENT = THREE NICELY FURNISHED
L rooms for light housekeeping. Centrally
located. Within TWO blocks of the p0stofice Cal
at II ClintOnst.
NOR RENT-AG GOOD STORE NO. p ". FULTON
/ Stree Boston Block, Inquire J. I. strahsn. Y
NTANTED-Two connecting rooms first floor,
W furnished, or one large on first floor. Phi
vste house in Second Third or Fourth ward
Address Alpha No. 3. North DivisiOn-sL 2S-u
NOR RENT:-A VERY PLEASANT FRONT
L rooms az l09 :. Div st. Cali after D. m. SO
NOR RENT-A SUIT OF FIVE ROOMS WITH
Il good accommodations including city water,
Ora rs Cisterns * etc. Rent very mOdeiaie 10 the
right party; Inquire Nm Cox lo9 Clancyst. 40
NOR RENT-A FURNISHED FRONT ROOM
II at los Pesrl ST Sstf
NOR RENT-PART OF HOUSE NO. 10
L sheldOnst. Inquire on the premises. 25n
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

IOA sAlN RE,IAI RAM ANn DINING
L letul siiaaiea eu lae principle stretl ill i1e
cit -l4a llils ara iase lss lls llls.atss "a i. "a
D eel.sI alii. Increasing slA t'S sal tQr easl W
rAt eLlst- laf tiis if4ti7t Ate-siis ttl setting
sicsisTss ai ffupIlriar AFlfF lo ~ a. lApler
alL.Ilal al AZ ! La.a- y. u
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

AL r. 30 a E
A. trans E.aa ~ clis lime. s 81
sl2seArc time
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wess. Nervous and Debiiisased Man.

NJ rnsffer hos indaoei- oT how long stsnding
Z restores n perfect hes,th ne YofSe MunIs
seFn snt orr Tnis srgClfrc is reliable. has
never failed or ever vi issl 70 crsE srEsnI1Y
snf. thoroEe every case vher ase' a. Sirectei,
sd the sdvice fIren y stricfly sfae-e5 - rk
aoveniens 81 form. peasant so tske sad fpes
ncf lnterssre eflh tr.iress pl~Vslss Endarsad
hy thoasants rho have 1sad t - ers gea
otssu Dr. peifs W~aicsf niseosery. sra
tsks ~ cher Yo1r irszg.ss VS. orser 6 sar
you y aof rn ssle ~ ~ nsn sa rsoe'rs ~ Frice
ore Dollar. Three r. fse pseksxas wi curs
obstinate -sses thst have r.sse1ef every efher
tsgIe ~ trestcaert frrrar<d r1lr rf
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

e---trN "a AfAtrr tts.lr lAitt..t - r.tlt.
Alss- ttafiiit e s.|e ill- l1l.l 11s 1tlal1e1
t3f lsaNelnt cas- 1H8 Na1Ellae
y = q a. l1aln l@s cbSiI os1 ilF 9arE.lae (sr
stu Ifotsf-f lliy
Allt tran La s'et pl-F aat a. ~ an g.
tIsFers1 Cfs AID *s0kiuAs llfs
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14
ROE RENT-HOUSEs.

FOR RENT-HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS WITH
+ stable No. PIG W. Fulton-st.; one of seven
rooms No 2i2 West Broadway near Fulton. 81;
one of six rooms in new brick block corner of
Shawmut-ave and WiBter-st. with gas water and
other cOny eniences; one of three rooms corner OF
Winter and Allen-sts.; also store lifted for meat
market, in good location Tor trade Enqulre of b.
". Barnard, 30 Allen corner of VI. Nernon-sts.
sc limo.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14
they are cheap.


Hal saginaw Grand Rapids greetsl
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Michigan OeutrsL
Depart
Detroit ExpFess ..'................. tIssu
.l4Arl
Ih1 rAices -------..s--.- 4 ~ a.
AAAhtiN II ~ 4 A.
Arrfse
h-t.ia
1liAe1 ss'-sss. = 70 o.
uialo hAiloh N Aiirs,e-------..-.-----4 10 p ! -
sDaily.
AL others daily exoepi sunday
Sleeping CAR run on Pacific and Atlantic en-
pres trains 10 and fn1m Detroit
farlor carr run On Day L1rFcs< and Grand Rap
i'd Exp.ssS 20 and from D0fFoif
Direct connections made al Detroit with a.
through irsins Easl over n G. 4. H., toansds
hcEtheru Blvisl0nl
tHAs. II. NORRIS. General Agt. g. MouroesL
J +. HAWKINS. Ticket Aei. Union Depot
q. ". MrssoN. Union 1kl once a. h0uroea
q. ". RUeeLEs. q. p. q 4 A ChscAxn.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

-DAL5. fDsilg eKcCll 1lldas.
Through co2Cles 70 cnieAso And Toedo o1 asa
a team.
TEr0aeh psriof cal 10 Chicago on lses . n
trsll. No extra charge lsI sea,s
1br0lEn fiiln11 sjocFlnR oaE and tluaaL -
Chicago Oh ID 80 , n train.
~ CAEFESsER Irafhc &ef
Onion Ticket Once 6l AoHfoe Eireel
AlLlIAN A. GaVErI.
Assistant tsesl fsssengef AEc1L
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Short line snd Through Coaches ron q 4 Rsp
Holaut Cd Haven. Nuskogsn and peuswetfr
GOING WET Ccnirsl Time GOING EAgT
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Detroit. macl-insc a Marquette D. r.
TIE zscKIEkW SHORT LrSEn
WEST. TlNETABIK EAFT
Read Down. Taking Eesci lune q, Sc Read Cp
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

Infants Outfits.
In every variety, style and price.
SPRING Il COMPANY.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14
A KING AMONG THEM.

SO many OF our great actors have, OF
late. made their exit through deaths
gateway or, worses. still, have dropped
INTO the gloom Of forgetfulness behind
the impenetrable walls OF insane ylums,
that the public have been enqulrlng the
cause OF the downfall Of their favorites.
The revelation of dissipption and de-
basing habits that has been made made
IL whispers, for there are things on this
earth that may been spoken OF only
with bated breath-is something terrible
10 contemplate. Among sll our great
actors EDWIN BOOTH stands king and
the effort. made but little TINA sgo, to
beittle his great name by charging HIM
with drunkenness proved failure. IL
there be any who believe EDWIN EooTH
10 be a bad man We ask them TO read the
following letter written by the actor to an
old friend in Charleston to whom he sent
check for $1,000.
BosroN. September M tear old friend:
The earthquake horror reminds me that |
have OF had many dear friends in Charles
ton. can't help all of EN-, but if the in
closed can relieve you and the dear ones
use it-would 10 God l could offer more.
Bad as IL is. il might be worse. The Al
mighty loves usdespite His chastisements
Be true 10 Him. He viii not desert YOU
NV little life has been a chapter of trag-
sdies. as you know, bat have never
despaired-never lost nv grip" Of the
Eternal Truth. The worst is not 50 long
as we can say this is the worst" Give my
love 70 all old friends of mine, and assure
them that though / may never see them
again 10 the flesh they are vivid in my
memory, "wreathed with roses" AMI red
ribbons Your old friend Md.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

uTANTED-A A POSITION Is HARDWARE OK
W tin shop have had experience in both. address
Lock Box II Kent City Mich 81
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-14

UrANTED--A situation ss nurse ia a family. or
W o. attend an invalid. by ~ experienced
middeaged lady Address, Nurse, Telegram
Herald. 50.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock

A gentleman who knew the late Gen.
Hancock intimately, thus described his
personal appearance:-''H Hancock is tall,
well formed and handsome. His height
cannot be less than six feet two inches,
and he weighs fully two hundred and
forty pounds. His form towers above
other men, and he attracts attention by
his mere looks wherever he goes. His
eyes are blue and have a benignant and
mild expression when in repose, but in
spring when in danger. His manner
is dignifed and knightly and he Is
courtesy itself. He is always magnetic,
and draws men to him by his kindliness
and gentle interest in their affairs. His
sympathies are easily aroused, and he
becomes intensely concerned for the
sorrows and misfortunes of others, striv-
ing in every way to relieve them, as
though their troubles were his own.
Hancock's kindness to his subordinates
always won not only their love, but also
their confidence, and caused them to
Tely on him as friend as well as COM
mander. He gave man O good opin-
ion of himself, and made each one feel
he was of more importance than he ever
before suspected. 1t was this which
caused him to have such power over his
officers and men in battle, and made
them prefer rather to die than to forfeit
the good opinion of their leader"
General Hancock had two children,
Russell Hancock and Ada Elizabeth
Hancock. The latter died in New
York, of typhoid fever, when eighteen
years of age She was a young lady of
great promise Russell Hancock, the
Generals only son, who was a planter
in GAINESVILLE, Miss, died suddenly at
the age of thirty three, in December,
1884
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
The Monkeys Vengeance.

An officer stationed at Kalladgee, In
India, was once climbing a rocky hill,
when he and native who accompanied
him witnessed the following episode: A
poor monkey was being slowly en-
wrapped in the voluminous folds of an
enormous boa, its bones breaking like
pipe-stems by the pressure. Gradually
the reptile unwound itself, leaving
crushed, unacceptable mass The nu-
merous monkeys on the rock were in the
greatest state of excitement, running
wildly about, gesticulating, chattering,
and moaning, though, of course, power.
less to help their comrade. While the
snake was commencing its gorge, and
before its body began to fill and swell,
the officer and native went in quest of
stout cudgel and sharp knife, expect
ing to make it an easy prey as soon as II
should be filled to repletion. When
they returned to the scene of strife the
boa lay thoroughly gorged, beneath o
projecting mass of cliff, looking more
like log than anything more lively. On
the summit above troop of monkeys
were assembled, and three or four of
tho largest and strongest were occupied
In displacing massive fragment of
rock, already loosoned by the rains
from the main ledge. BY enormous ex-
ertion-made, too, with silence quite
unusual to monkeys-they at length
succeeded in pushing the rock until it
trembled just over the boa's head then,
uttering q yell of triumph, they
dropped it over the miniature precipice
1t struck the boa on the head, MASKING
it to jelly. AS its great tail dashed
about Intellectually in its last agonies,
there was general chorus of exultation
man joining his near relative, if we
believe some of our instructors-ove
this well-accomplished act of ven
Ccance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
The Ghost of Lively Negro.

A letter from Newburg says: Jack
Stevens, colored man of Craigville,
whose mangled remains were found at
Greycourt, on the Erie Railway, some
eight years ago, was a mysterious char
acter. Recently the colored people
there have been greatly troubled over
the alleged appearance of Jacks ghost.
Thoy say that, as they pass along the
tracks where Stevens body was found,
eccentric Jack suddenly appears before
them The spectre mounts a big wind
mill used for pumping water from the
meadows near by, and when on its top
turns the wheel to tho tune of de-
plorable creak. Many oolored people
have encountered the ghost, and they
stick to. their story.
Everybody who knew him says Jack
was one of the most nimble fellows
that ever lived. The greatest circus
performer could not begin to equal
him. One of Jacks favorite spots fol-
cutting up was on the top of freight
trains while In motion. He seemed to
know no danger Others would look on
trembling with fear, but Stevens was
always in highest spirits when nearest
to apparent danger. When on top OF
the moving cars he would invariably &c
through wild dance. The dance
would only cease when train ap-
preached in the opposite direction
Upon this he would spring with the
agility of cat, and always, of course
landing with safety. Another of his
remarkable feats, as told by railroad
men, was the springing from q train to
the superstructure of a bridge, balance
himself on one leg, and then, before thu
train would get by, leap back upon it
It is these and similar pranks of The
deceased "Craigviile Jack" that hi
ghost now goes through before his ter.
ror-stricken colored acquaintance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
The Joint Snake VOuched For.

A letter in the Chicago Inter Ocean
says: One morning, as l was going to
my orchard for a basket of apples, was
agreeably surprised to see large joint
snake lying near the path. Now was
my chance to prove the truth or faIsity
of the stories that had been told me.
So, getting stick, in twinkling had
him nicely dissected. Without disturb
ing the head and tail joints, carefully
placed the others in the basket, Al d,
stepping aside a few PAGES, put it be-
side me on the ground. While contem-
plating the curious structure of the
joints, which seemed to fit one into the
other like those of the prairie rush, my
attention was arrested by slight noise,
and on looking up, to my utter amaze
mcnt, saw the snakes head with the
tail in its mouth coming directly
towards me. l quietly drew back to
watch results. After crawling a few
times around the basket it stopped, ap-
parently much disappointed and per
picked, and put down the tail it was
carrying. Evidently it was suffering
considerable pain and distress. / now
took the parts had in the basket and
placing them near the others anxiously
awaited further developments; nor did
I wait in vain, for the several parts,
drawn by some mysterious attraction,
Immediately united and the snake
glided away seemingly as sound and
connected as ii nothing unusual had
haDpened,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
Mr.. Smith and John Jacob AstOr.
From Stanton's Busy Life].

Early in 1887 Mr.. Smiths father died,
leaving a large estate to Gerrit, charged
with heavy legacies and debts. Two or
three months after the decease of his
father the well-remembered panic of
1887 occurred. The banks had suspend
ed specie payments, and could afford
Mr.. Smith no loans to meet pressing
obligations. So embarrassed was he,
that his counsel advised him to make an
assignment of his property for the bene
fit of his creditors. Mr.. Smith declined
to make the assignment until he had
first conferred with the elder John ia
cob Astor, the old friend of his father
Smith wrote to Astor, and informed him
of his situation, and said that, if posi-
bic, he would be glad if he could make
him a loan, and take such security
therefor as he had to offer Mr.. Astor
invited him to come to New York and
talk the matter over. He came, and
dined with the great millionaire. Astor,
of course, knew his GRAND, but during
the protracted dinner seemed more in
clined to tell anecdotes about his excur-
sions thirty and forty years before with
Peter Smith up the valley of the Mo-
hawk than to listen to details about Ger
rit Smiths present obligations and the
value of the property which he could
put under mortgage. AS they sat at
the hospitable board Mr. Astor would
frequently break In with the enthusiast
tic exclamation, "Why, Gerrit, how
much you do look as your father used to
when he and | went up the Mohawk
among the Indians after fursl" At
length they came down to business, and
Mr.. Astor asked Smith how much of a
loan he wanted. He told him $3.50, 900.
''Do you want it Immediately and all at
once?" said Aston Il do" said Gerrit.
'Then you shall have it." 1t was ar
ranged that Smith should give Astor a
mortgage on his Oswego water power,
for which Smith had paid $14, 600 about
fifteen years before, for this loan of
$3.50, 900. Mr.. Smith returned to Peter
boro', and in three or four days received
Mr.. Astor's check by mail for $3.50, 900.
He made out the mortgage and sent it
to Oswego to be recorded, with direc-
tons to mail it to Mr. Astor as soon as
it was inscribed on the records. Smith
went on using the money, and supposed
that all had gone right about forwarding
of the mortgage. After delay of sew
eral weeks, judge of his surprise at re-
ceiving letter from Mr.. Aston saying
that he was afraid that his friend Smith
had forgotten to make out that mort
gage which they had talked about when
he was last in the city. Smith fastened
to Oswego, and found that, through
some stupidity, the County Clerk had
forgotten to mail the mortgage to Astor,
although it had been duly am seasonal
bly, recorded. OF course it was now
sent forward, accompanied by an appro-
pirate explanation Thus, for weeks,
John Jacob Astor had nothing but Ger
rit Smiths word for loan of $3.50, 900.
This incident lets in a flood of light
upon the characters of these two re-
markable men.