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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
A phiiapthropiss.

Mr.. Thos. Beaver, a wealthy gentleman Of
Danville, Pa, has been for some time de-
sirous of erecting public building to be
devoted to some philanthropic use. After
careful Investigation. he has determined
that it should be devoted to the work OF the
Young Mems Christian Association. Tho
building is to cost about twenty thousand
substantial appreciation of the Y. NJ e. a.
work Who Is the Thomas Beaver Of L0n
Angeles, who thinks enough Of the youn<
men of this town to go and do likewise.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
Races ntErighton.

LONDON, November 2.-At Brighton to-day
the race for the Autumn handicap was won
by ]. Davis three-year- old Sandpaper, by
a neck; ]. Gregory's six-year-old Chechard
second; the Duke of Beaufort's three-year-
old Winter Cherry a bad third.
There were nine starters at the Lincoln
autumn meeting, Great Tom slakes, handi-
cap for two year olds and upwards. The
one mile race was won by J. Lowther's
iour-yearold King Monmouth by three
Lengths; Lord Hastings four yesr-old Gin.
dra second g. Il. Graham's 1--WE ytar-old
stockford third. There were ten starters
Time, l42.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
a Robbery.

TOLEDO, Ohio, November 2.-The United
States Express Company has another mys
terious robbery on its hands. On the ar
rival of the Lake Shore train from Chicago
last evening it was discovered that some
thing wrong existed in the through express
car that runs closed aud sealed between
Chicago and New York. Examination de
yeloped the fact that the car had been en-
tered and sundrv packages containing val
uable merchandise had been opened by
robbers, and an unknown quantity OF goods
carried away.
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,.,n vonn.motsrsave ss5 600 toward N

John Wannamaker gave sS5, 900 toward the
Philadel phIa Association building and says
inla letter, "As to the value of the Associa
ticn building l am free TO say that city
like Philadelphia with its hundred tbous-
and young men, could get along better
without its street railroads than without It's
b stter investment has ever been made in
this city by its merchants and business men
than the gymnasium, library, reading-room
and halls that they have for their young
men l consider 1t of great Importance
that every city should have building as
headquarters for its young men.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
THE ELECTION.
The Vote in the City, 5,248
and Badly Scratched.
NOT A FULL VOTE POLLED.
Returns as Far as Counted, and
Reported at One O'clock
this Morning.
THE ELECTION.
NOT A FULL VOTE PoLLED.

| FIRST PRECINCT - Four hundred votes
polled. At 10 O'Clock, Bartlett, 33; Lynch.
"a; Vandever. 6S; Swift. 10.
SECOND PRECIsCr-Bartlett. 85; Swift, 65
Tarpey. "a; Hendricks, 81; Waterman, 56
Moore, 60; Denny 65; Monroe, 50; Gard, Sc
Broaded, So; Lynch, 14O; Kays, 80; Van
dever, %.
THIRD PREcINcT-l0 o'clock-Bartlett 49,
Lynch A. Kays A, Broaded "A, White IS,
Swift Is vandever, Gard 10. Monroe 20,
Hazard %.
FOURTH PREcrNcT-Bartlett 55, Swift S.
Hendricks 70, M oore 80. Kays 60 Gard SO.
Lynch 6s, vandever 62, White 66, Hazard 81,
Broaded 63, Monroe "a. Smith 65. Dnnsmoor
73. Bilderrain 65, Mason GA.
FIFTH PREcINCT-l2 o'clock-Bartlett, So;
Swift, 81; Hendricks SO; Moore, 46; Lynch,
So Vandever, 81; White, 81; Hazard, II;
Kays, GO; Gard. 81; Broaded, g.; Monroe, So.
Swift, 81; Lynch, fs; vandever, 81; Hen
bricks, 7s; Moore, 81; White, 62; Hazard. S.;
Kays, 75; Gard. so; Bro AIDED, IS; Monroe, SO;
Tarpey. IS; Waterman. GO.
SEVENTH PRECINcT-29l votes. Swift So
Bartlett AZ, Vandever 53 Lynch AZ.
EIGHTH PREcINcT.-Total votes 622; Swift,
AZ; Bartlett, 3s; Vandever, ~; Lynch. 35.
Estimated this precinct will go from rs to
100 Republican.
NINTH PRECINCT. - 10 oclock--Eighty-
eight votes cast; Swift. 81; Bartlett. ia; Wa
terman, So; Tarpey, 33; Moore, 35: Hen
bricks. ST. Lynch. 81: Yandever, 40; Gibson,
50; Waldron, 80; Hammond, So; Cullen, 80;
Patton. 30; Holton. a.: Mason. 49, Bilder-
rain, Al; Broaded, s5: Monroe, 55: fancy S6;
Thornton. As; King, "a; Austin, 52 Aguirre.
:, Smith. 80; Botello, 2S; Clements. =;
White. 49, Hazard So; Gard, 49; Kays. 35;
Dunsmoor, 5f; Smith, 81 Montana, As:
Preuss. 81
TENTH PREcINCT-Bartlett Is, Swift
81, Hendricks 90, Moore So, Lynch
AZ. Vandever 81, White AZ. Hazard
76, Kays So, Gard IS, Broaded As, Monroe so,
Bilderrain 80, Mason 81, Patton A. Holton
s., Preuss 40, Montana 81, Smith Al, Duns.
moor 80, Waidron 80, Gibson 10l, Bragg Al.
Decker SO, Guirado 3s, Meredith 81, Rowan
so, Dunkelberger ~, Taney 4s, Thornton SO,
King AZ. Austin 90. Botello 35, Aguirre 81,
Smith 46, Clement Sc.
Only the ninth and tenth precincts are re-
ported complete. The canvass OF the rest
win not be completed till some time to-day,
when classification will be made of the
various nominees. 'rhe vote in the city is
very close, with chances in favor of the
Democrats
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
TIE RE-.
Splendid Racing Events at Je-
rome Park.

JEROME PARK, November 2 The second
race, hurdle handicap, was won by sam
Brown by length and o half Metenor
second; Vigilance third. Time, 1901.
Third race-Threc-quarterm mile, was won
by Young Duke by head; Cratic second;
Adams third. Time, 1901.
Fourth race-Haudicap, Ariel won. by
twelve lengths; Royal Arch second; Wave
Of Light third. Time. 2:04la.
Filth Race-The Election Stakes steeple
chase, full course, Will Davis Won by two
lengths; Jack second; Wellington third.
Time, 4:301a
Sixth race-IIunter's Steeple Chase, short
course, Response won by a len 9Th; Pawnee
second; Colona third. Time, 3:ASH. .9.
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some Democrats Elected.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, November 2.-Judge j..
b. Morgan. Democrat, is elected in the First
Congressional District of Mississippi, de-
featipg General James r. Chalmers. the
Independent, Greenbacker and Republican
candidate by laree majority. P. T. Glass,
the Ninth Tennessee Districs, defeating
Davis A. Nunn, formerly Secretary of state.
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yempie Probabty Elected.

SAN FRANcIsco, November 2.-Returns up
to O'Clock indicate that Patterson aud Me-
Farland, publicaIs. aud Temple. Demo-
cra., have been elected to the Supreme
Bench The latter has run far ahead of his
ticket. scratching in his favor having almost
evprvW here preyailed.
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A Vessel Lost.

KINGSTON, Ont. November 2-The propel-
ler Myles, with 4, 800 bushels of wheat from
Duluth, struck in Allen Shoals this after
noon The Captain ran her to Kingston
Foundry wharf, where she now lies on. the
bottom In sixteen feet OF water. The cargo
was insured but the vessel was not.
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Hewitt Certainly Elected.

New YORK, November 2.-rhere is now
but little doubt of Hewitts election as may
or by large majority. Roosevelt will be
third in the list. The Republicans have
gained three Congressmen in the State up
to this hour, 10 90 p. ID.
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Ganh KelnfiOMS.

CoNsTAErINoPLE, November 2.-The Sui
tan, in an interview with the British Am
bassador to-day, told the latter that he and
his ministers would devote all of their
efforts to strengthening the good relations
existing between England and Turkey.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03

LOUISVILLE, KY, November 2.-F. M.
James, Democrat, was stabbed and instantly
killed at voting place in Muhlenberg
county by J. r. Randolph. Republican.
The killing is said to have been unprovoked.
Randolph was drunk.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
Labor Ahead.

MILWAUKEE, November .. 2.-Indlcations
show the reelection OF Governor Rusk, Re:
publican for Governor, by plurality of
from CO0O to 10000 in Milwaukee county.
The Labor party carried things by storm,
indicating the election Of the entire labor
county ticket.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
A Sure Thing.

New York, November 2.-Returns SO far
as received from the Sixth Congressional
Cummings, who is on both the Republican
and Democratic tickets.
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In ArkaM sas.

MALVERN, November 2.-For Congress this
precinct gave McRae, Democrat, majority
over Ray, Republican, of 1871. and over
Hill, Labor, 123. Full returns from the
county cannot be obtained tonight.
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The following are the returns fromthe re
cent fair held in Armory Hall for the bene
fit of the orphans under the charge Of the
sisters of charity:
Fancy Table-Mrs. o. W. Childs.
Mrs. CT Stamm, Mrs. James Kays
Mrs. G. Geddes, Mrs. S. M. White,
Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Callahan, Miss
weinshank. Miss M. Meade and
MISS kielu xl2l2 20 y
sodality Table-Miss x. Moran, Mrs.
Denison. Mrs. Foster. Mrs. Mott,
Miss De1ison, Miss N Jordan. Miss
L. Sanchez. Mrs. NJ and NJ. A.
Etchemendy ..... 669 IS
Lunch Room-Mrs Nc Dougall, assist
ed by Mrs. Broderick Mrs Wood
worth, Mrs. Rolar d, Mrs. L. Nolfs-
kill, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Straub.
Mrs. stone, Mrs: schenk. Mrs. Red
mond. Mrs. Bilderrain, Mrs. Du-
commun, Miss Jackson, Miss Lin
denfeld, Miss McCourt, Miss
Crowley, Miss Arnese, Miss Mott 640. 05
Ice Cream-Mrs. kenealy and Mrs
sehallert. assisted by Mrs. Dupuy,
Miss A. Wilson, Miss Ganahl, Miss
Grab BoxNMrs. Dillon. assisted BY 80
Miss E. Decker aud Miss Madegan 4o7 %
Mrs; sLeere -. .t':-:...'..... 4ol IS
sisted by Miss Phillipson and Miss
Prize wheei.Mrs. Desmond, assisted '''''
by Miss Nellie Desmond and Miss
Soda Fonniain-Mrs. McMenomy, as
sisted by Mrs. McCaffrey, Miss K.
Stutz and Miss M. kearney .....-. 16O. a.
Hat Stand-Miss King and Miss Col
lins ..........- -................ 50 ~
Floral sland-Mrs Col. j, q. Howard,
Mrs. Hinton. Miss Kalisher, Mrs
Brown, Miss Mcconnell, Miss
Wine Puncheon-Mr. and Mrs. +.
n helnett -; ;.5.'...-''- s.'..-'t.- - Z! -
cssS caG5 5sssiGts aoaa.ians 3ss. sss IS e
Total ........................... 56ss 30
Expenses ......s......... 2sf.s
Net proceeds .......... 54o4 90
List of prizes unclaimed at the Sisters
school: A pair OF ottomans, No. 2l2; small
fancy table, No. s5 (won by Mr.. +. 7. Joycel.
| fire screen. No. 32s; plush album, (won BY
los qule9 Md Aiso street. Si Psjntlng e
| saddle. No. 2g9; silver fruit basket, No. f6z;
oil painting. No. S27; sofa cushion. No, TO;
ladys shawl, No. 2s9; table scarf, No. 699;
foot-rest. No. s25; chrom',. Gen. Washington.
No 800; babys afghan, No 25l: handsome
wall banner, No. g.; cheesecutter, No. 7o7s
elegant rug, No. 760; painted tidy. No. I3s;
llaaambreq1in. No; z: handsome vases; No
No. ia; berry set. No. 143: hall stand. No.
30
The sisters of Charity feel deeply indebt-
Gu, huu WOuiu cApress Lnelr nehrtf8lb
thanks to all the ladies who have so siren
iousl exerted themselves at the different
tables, etc. unmindful of their time. rest or
comfort.
To the respected corps of gentlemen on
committees, whose good management and
| untiring zeal so greatly contributed to the
excellent order and pleasant harmony
which prevailed throughout the fair;- to
the "Press," for its invaluable aid, and to
Los Angeles Gas Company, for use If gas:
TO all, both in the city and in the country.
ments and fancy articles. have contributed
to make the fair success; may our Heav-
enly Father bless with every good gift. all
who have been so generously mindful OF
the fathqrlaSS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03
vudications WAR.

PARIS. November 2'-The Republique
Franchise has dispatch from Varna
stating that twelve Russian men-of-war
have left Seba topooi for Varna.
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Our .yu1dges.

| SAN Francisco, November AT $3.50 P. NJ
the vote for Justices of the Supreme Court
so far os counted, wss as follows: Patterson
| 707; Mcfarland, 79S; Hamilton. COS; 5ulli-
| van, $780, Waters, co., Temple. go.
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Sensible People.

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, November al.
w. Carey is re elected to Congress without
opposition, the Democrats generally voting
for him.
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A ncu,ocrat EIected.

| ALBANY, N. Y, November 2.-The proba
Kane over Swineburne for Congress.
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Carsisie's Majority.
An Election Event.

CINCINNATI, November 2--Speaker q Car
isles majority for Congress, in Kentucky,
will probably not exceed 800.
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Orphans, Fair mccetDs..

The following are the returns fromthe 70
cent fair held in Armory Hall for the bene
fit of the orphans under the charge Of the
sisters of charity:
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AT MIDNIGHT.

SAN Francisco, November 2-The count
as reported up to midnight not Including
san Francisco Is: Swift 1869, Bartlett II J.
443, Russell 4S7, Wigginton 74i, O'Donnell,
SOC.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-03

BUFFALO, November 2.-Thirty-ave dis
tricts in this city show Republican gain
OF 1,239.
National Republican., 1886-10-02

Railroad have demonstrated beyond
question that through the use Of the
fixtures covered by the sheliabarger
Compnny's Letters-Patent any ordi-
nary Stock Car can beat cost OF not
over sT5-oonverted into n Compart-
ment Car, In which animals may be
transported for the longest distances
without unloading for food or water.
or for rest, and in two-thirds of the
time usually occupied. Meanwhile,
they will have been carried so com
fortably and safely, and all their needs
will have been so fully supplied, that
at the end OF the trip tho animals will
he In nearly as fine condition as at the
start-not deDleted in strength and
weight, bruised, gored, and sick, which
National Republican., 1886-10-02
RAILWAY NOTES.


II, r. Howscr ticket agent of the Baltimore
and ohio railroad in this city, left last night
for a tour through Colorado, Utah, Mexico,
and California,
The East Tennessee, Virginia and GeOrgia
tunnel under Missionary Ridge, which cAyed
in last winter, has been entirely rebuilt, and
trains have begun running through on iehed-
ule time,
The reduction Of passenger rates, which went
Into effect on the 10th instant to southwestern
points by order OF the trunk line pool, has
caused considerable dissatisfaction among
many OF the southern roads, more notably the
shorter lines.
II Is stated that Robert Law, who has re.
signed the position of general superintendent
OF the BurlingtOn's leased lines IN Iowa and
Missouri, has been offered and will accept an
important position with the .Milwaukee and
st. Paul Company.
mington and Weldon railroad, seventy-four
miles IN length, is completed, and was opened
through TO Fayetteville for freight and passen-
ger traffic yesterday. This Is what Is known as
the short cut which when completed, through
TO Florence, 3. o., win shorten the time BY the
Atlantic Coast line several hours.
In the United States circuit court at Pitts.
burg argument was had before Judge Acheson
on motion for decree of sale of the Shenan.
dOAh and Allegheny railroad ut the suit of
John NJ. shedd aud Henry Rawle, trustees of
the mortgagees Of the road. Objections were
not fix minimum price for the road, aud also
on the ground that the provisional valuation
OF the different classes OF bonds was unjust 90
the Devereaux bondholders. At the conolu-
sion Of the argument, 1t was decided that the
counsel for all parties should confer and mu-
tually agree upon an amended form OF the de-
cree, ali disputed points TO be settled by the
court
National Republican., 1886-10-02
THE MARKETS.
Excitement in Wall Street Yesterday
nnd tho Cnnaes Thereef.

Excitement in Wall Street Yesterday
and the Causes Thereof.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 1.-The confidence ex-
listing in higher prices last evening was
rudely shaken this morning by an indus
triously circulated story that the Penn
sylvania had withdrawn from the trunk
line pool. Another rumor stated that Com
missioner Fink had resigned his position as
commissioner OF the pool, but IL was after
w0fds learned that he had resigned as arbi
traitor only. The rumors and news, such as
IL was, caused pressure to sell, the senti-
ment on the board having undergone a sud
den change and the room traders sold
everything, thus helping the downward
movement. With the exception OF slight
rally toward II o'clock, the decline was
almost continuous until afternoon when a
better understanding OF the situation
caused reversal Of the general sentiment
and movement was made to buy back
part Of the stocks thrown over I'm the early
excitement, and the general tendency Of
piices for the remainder for the day was up
wBrd.
The trunk line stocks naturally were the
largest sufferers, but New York and New
England was specially weak In the morning,
but regained its loss in the afternoon. Tue
market closed firm to the lowest Of the
day.
Money on call Ia tighter, ranging from
to II, last loan at 6, and closing at asked.
Sterling exchange is dull and lifeless;
actual business at 4s2 to 4S2l for sixty.day
bills and 4S4b to 4S5 for demand; posted
rates 4S3 TO 4S6. Government bonds have
been dull, but strong. State bonds have
neglected.
Treasury balances-Coin. 1926, ,457, ,662;
currency, $26, ,257, 126.
Quotations OF Fridays Stock Sales.
The following daily market reports have been
furnished by J. Vance Lewis, broker, lie DToit
building, Eighth and streets, being the most ac-
tive stocks In the New York eIcbangel
National Republican., 1886-10-02
SeriOus Danger

Threatens every man, woman, or child living
prevalent. since the germs OF malarlal disease
are inhaled from the air and are swallowed
from the water of such q region. Medicinal
safeguard is absolutely necessary 10 nuliify this
danger. As a means OF terrifying and accli.
mating the system so as to be able to resist the
lnalaTial poison, Hostetter's stomach Bltters Is
inCompaTably the best and the most popular.
els encourage malaria; but these are speedily
rectiGed by the Bltters. The functions OF al
gestiOn and secretion are assisted by It's use,
the system promoted by 1t. Constitution aud
physique are thus defended against the in
loads of malaria by this matohless preventive,
which is also certain aud thorough remedy
fevers.
National Republican., 1886-10-02
Not Decided TO Make an Award,

-'O' 10OVr"Vf 70 If'&1rO "H 1HW"fH'
Ex-Public Printer Rounds, few days
before his resignation took effect, opened
bids for furnishing fire extinguishers to the
government printing office. Public Printer
Benedict now has these bids before him,
but has not decided to make an award. The
prices vary considerably, ranging from $5
per dozen TO $40 each. 1t is difficult to de.
termine which Of the makers should be ac-
cepted. The abstract Of the bids Is as fol-
guisber, s5 per dozen; Providence Steam
and Gas Pipe Company, $4,000; ID. A. Wood
house Manufacturing Company, $1,000;
Bartlett Fire distinguishing Company, ST.
500; Star Magazine Company, Boston, S5,-
B7l and $8.17; Hardness Fire distinguishing
Company, New York, $40 each; VIM. G.
Cord, Baltimere, $50 each, and VIM. L. Mil
liken, New York, $4S each.
National Republican., 1886-10-02
A Julep-Maker of Olden Times.

hubuo" NNu'l
Col. Albert Lamar, responding to friend
concerning the pratical decadence OF the
mint julep as famous southern institution,
says the art of compounding that refresher
is not lost. He knows of "several old
fashioned gardens where the mint bed
under the southern wall still blooms lux
uriantly; where white fingers Of household
angels come every day about this time of
the year and pluck q few sprays of the
aromatic herb to build julep for poor old
shaky grandpa, who sits in the shady corner
of the veranda, with his feet on the rail
and his head busy with the olden days"
For the benefit OF the modern world we
reproduce Col. Lamar's recipe thus "With
her sleeves rolled up, the rosy grand
daughter stirs sugar 10 a couple OF table
spoonfuls of sparkling water, packs
crushed ice to the top Of the heavy cut.glass
goblet, pours In the mellow whisky until
an overflow threatens and then dainty
thrusts the mint sprays into the crevices.
And the old man rousing from his dreams
besses the vision which seems TO rise up
from the buried days Of his youth, and with
his CAV nose nestling peacefully In the sum
NIT OF his midday refresher, quatfs the icy
drink and with loDg-drawn sigh ofrellef
sinks back to dream again until the bell
sounds Its hospitable sumons."
National Republican., 1886-10-02
WORK OF THE GRAND JURY.
A Number OF Bills Found and Ono
Case DIsmIssed,

A Number OF Bills Found aud Ono
Case Dismissed,
The grand jury came into the criminal
court yesterday and presented indictments
against the following persons as the result
Of their labors since the recess: George
Hawkins, breaking into the stable of Chas.
w. Bromley on June Ia last; John Essex,
larceny Of SO from the person of Nicholas
s. Hill; George Rowe, robbery OF Behm A.
Brashears Of a gold watch and chain; Frank
Wicks, assault with intent to kill Peter
Burke; Thomas l.. Swaggart, larceny Of q
horse and buggy from Andrew Bohmer;
Emma Byas, laceny Of u Chinese handker-
chief, valued at $500, from David T. Day;
James Leany, assault with intent to kill
Robert Davis; VIM. A. Atkins, Robert A.
Sparks, and Chas. &. Foster, larceny Of $40
worth Of property from the Office OF Allen
Rutherford Bud Warner and Jos. G. Hayes,
breaking into the house Of James b. Coils
grove on Sept. last; Apanias Gill, break
ipg into the house Of Daniel Sheahan on
! the. 2ad OF last August; Philip Stanton,
robbery Of Robert III. Clark Of SO; John
SchoIeld, robbery OF. Susan Meredith OF a
gold watch and chain; TEos, Merryman,
embezzement from Beale Brothers Il Co.
Of $50; Frank Brooks, assault with intent
to kill Henry Keller; Philip Stanton, as
sault with intent to kill Robert II. Clark
The charge against Frederick d. Mussey OF
publishing a libel on Robert Price In the
Cincinnati Commercial Gasette was dis
missed.
National Republican., 1886-10-02
sCRIPTURAL ADMoNITIoN.
The Chief Gives the Crafty Private a
Chance to Reform.

Chanoe to Reform.
Maj. Walker prefers to impose suitable
Scriptural verses on policemen rather than
fines, II the story as told by the police be
true. A few days ago Policeman Black
and Policeman Brown were informed on
to their respective lieutenants that they
were accustomed to take their usual nip
at the certain places "around the corner.n
The facts were duly reported to the major.
The officers were sent for, yellow en-
velope was handed each with an order that
the same should not be opened until the
homestead was reached. There was anx-
iety mingled with curiosity in the breast of
each "blue coatn as to the meaning OF the
mysterious envelope. Orders were strictly
obeyed. Policeman Black, on getting
home, opened his envelope. On sheet OF
paper was written the words, "Look not
upon the wine when 1t is red." Policeman
Brown opened his and read, "The way OF
the transgressor is hard" As policeman
never knows anything, aud his rule Of
action is to keep his eyes open and his
mouth shut, this sort OF official notification
was rather puzzling. 1t leaked out, how
ever, and the "blue coats" are willing to
stand Scripture In preferenceto reading the
edicts of the trial board.
National Republican., 1886-10-02
ABSENT-MINDED CoNDUC TOR.
Accepting a Lighted Cigar Stump for


Passengers in an avenue car yesterday
afternoon were afforded considerable
amusement by the absent -mindedness of
the conductor, who placed himself In a
ludicrous position. A passenger boarded
an open car and settled In an easy position
on a rear seat, his elbow resting on the
back, with his hand raised, holding between
his forehnger and thumb a cigar stump he
was just finishing, in about the same posi-
tion ticket would be held convenient for
collection. The conductor passed rapidly
along, and, lightly plucking the cigar stump
from the fingers OF his passenger, landed II
in his pocket among the tickets. The bell
punch sounded In registering the fare.
Before another fare could be taken roar
Of laughter from all who had witnessed the
performance caused the railroad man TO
look around, and, fearing that conllagra-
tion would be caused in his pocket from the
burning weed, some one hastily explained
the mistake, not, however, untll the lining
OF his pocket had been burned and several
tickets scorcbed. The conductor turned
all the colors OF the rainbow as he took the
stump from among his fares and exchanged
II for a nickel.