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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03
Writ County.

special Dltpd!ch 10 Inc IAsC!llgenctr.
PARxEBnuRa, VIVA, Nov 2,-Newark,
Burning Syringe, Clay and Spring Greek
distriCtsin In Writ county, give an aggregate
average Republican majority Of thirty.
This indicates the election Of Depue, Re.
publican, 10 the Legislature,
pARKERSDURg, W. YAo Nov. 6.-Lateat
returns from Writ indicate Dspue's cleo.
ton 10 the Legislature beyond any doubt.
Hogs's majority over Hutchinson 10 about
TX
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Special Dbpaich to Ms lnttRtGmesr,
MoRoANTowN, W. YAp Nov. 2,-Cass
district gives Flick one hundred and thir-
ty.hye, Wilson one hundred and ninety.
three, Republican gain Of twenty'six
over Blaine. We elect our whole county
ticket. Laurel Point gives Flick one
hundred and sixty.eight, Wilson eighty,
u Republican gain Of twonty.one.
Morgantown borough gives Flick ma
jority Of two hundred and twenty.one.
Morgan district gives Flick 4S0; Wilson
157, a gain Of 30 over Blaine. FliGk's
probable majority in this county is 725.
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CHARLESTON, Nov. 2.-RopOrtu from all
parts Of the State show quiet election
and very light vote. There is no oppo-
sition TO the Democratic State ticket, or to
Democratic candidates for Congress, OK.
cept in the Ninth district.
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Tyler County

Special DLpdlch 10 the In!cliGalctr
slsTEMvlLLE, Nov. 2.-Ltncoln district,
Tyler county, gives Gotf q majority Of 10,
a Democratic gain for Brannon ot 20.
Sweeney, candidate for the Senate for
Fourth district, has majority Of 8.
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Advance AEOhl'a sulCldO.

oLHAS, N. ~ Nov. g.--John Hooley,
advance agent for tho ''lsag BABY Com.
pAtly, committed buicldgd by cutting his
throat In lis room at q hotel here this at'
lernoon. Ila believed he WAS insane,
Deceased was about % yeats ot age,
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ChbOlI COuniY.

Epttidl DiGpdlth 10 The fa!dlt
HvNriNoroN, ,sW. W.. Nov 2.-Ths
town Of Guyandotte gives Hogg 1851
Hutchinson l2O, anet Democratic loss Of
Il,
Huntington precinct gives Hutchinson
Rep.) Osti HoEg tDsn.) Oj3, q net Re.
publican gain oi 81.
BArboursvlls precinct gives Hogg
DEM 1881 Hutchinson (tlep.) 100,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

TaE noYcorr can't win at the polls 1t
can't win anywhere in this town.
Business men and workingmen join
hands to downit, and down it goes.
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Special DipGtch 10 Inc INIeIltga1r..
KEYsRR, W. Va, Nov, 9,-Meddleton,
for House Of Delegates, will have two
hundred majority. FliCk's majority is
one hundred in this county,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Special DiIpdith to the In'cIlI9tnccr ..
New MARriNsvilLE, W. Va, Now g.
Proctor gives Brsnnon, 432; GoG 143;
loss 81. Furbee 40; Watson 49S; Miller
Nrw MARrlNsviLLE, W. Va, Nov. a.
Brannon's vote here Is 8l2, Gotf 204. Goff
gains q. Watson, for Senator, 3ll; /;
Furbeo 200. Cochran, for House Of Dele
gates, 3l2; Miller 205.
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Tm lNrELLlGRNCER, which takes moro
or less interest in these things, takes this
early opportunity to nominate Judge John
Brlnnon for Congress- in 1858.
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Run. Ahen1 OF the Ticket.

specia! Di'DGtch TO The MItlltGtNtT.
MARTIEsBuRa, W, Va, Nov, 2.-From
all the indications Berkeley county elects
the entire Republican ticket. Flick for
Congress runs ahead Of his ticket.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03
Goorrln 0oea Throurn the Formally.

NVVb"' wv" S"b'' s
AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov 2.-The weather
was fair to-day and small vote was
polled. There was no opposition to George
7. Barnes (Dem) for Congress in the
Tenth district.
CoLuMBvS, GA, Nov. at. W. Grimes
Dem 10 elected to Congress from the
Fourth district.
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Special Dlspaieh 10 the IntclltgeHeer.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Nov. 2.-Graiton and
West Graf on give tie followlrg majolities:
Flick 1877; MInear, for Senate, l27; Thayer,
for House Of Delegates, 81; Hall, Com
missioner, 80. .. :,
The vote Of Taylor county Is about all
In. Flick'a majority over Wilson Ia about
400. Thayer's majority for the LeGis.
lature over Martin will be about 800.
Minear, for the Senate over Hudkins
about 800. The reports indicate Minear's
election.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Dip aomcbody soy that Ohio County
Republicans were go mad with GOG that
they wouDdn'tspcak to him2 The returns
Bpcak,
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v IC 7 0 R Y |!

NlVIVn
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Stands by Her FayOrite Son, General
Nathan GOfE.
THE LARGE GAINS MADE
Over the Vote Cast In the Contest Two
Years Ago.
JUDGE BRANNON ELECTED
TO Stay at Home for Two More SOlI'
tary Years
TO FEED ON DISAPPOINTMENT.
The Second District Comes Up NObly
for Flick.
HIS ELECTION Is CLAIMED.
Big Gains Made In Kanawha County,
Third District.
CARR ELECTED TO THE SENATE.
MeagCr ROturEs from the Fourth Con-
grcssIOnal District.
FROM THE COUNTRY AT LARGE.
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Remain In Line.
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Berkelcy County.

Special Dt&puteh 10 the IatclligeaeT.
MARrINsDURa, W. Va, Nov. 2.-Mar-
tinsburg District cast 1878 votes. Flick
leads Wilson 03. For House Of Delegates
Bowers, Republican, leads stuckOy, Dam.
ocrat, l5l votes. Ropp, Republican, leads
Creglow, Democrat, Of. For State Senate
Getzendluer, Republican, leads Getinger,
Democrat, 81.
Fllck's majority will not be less than
two hundred and fifty. Both Republican
delegates for the House are elected by
large majority.
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A r0mOu. Aclre.. coming.

Mrs. b. p. Bowers, who will appear at
the Opera House on Monday evening
next, is surrounded by a company Of re.
matkAblo strength, consisting Of tho fol.
lowing well known pGoplVi Mr.. Joseph
Wheelock, Rudolph II. Strong, Percy
Sage, Donald Snicdt, Sidney Bowkett,
Miss Jennie Carroll, Fanny Gillette, AL
bletla Gallalin and Helen HoBmCr. Mrs,
Bowers will be seen In tho play Of Lady
Audleys Secret" In which BhO 10 unAur.
passed. This performance is pronounced
lho very perfection Of acting, both by
bIM aud company, Tho costumes oi tho
elegant,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03
Tho crimes" Estimate.

specia! Di.patch 10 the NialtiOener.
NEw Yonk, Now 2.-Rsturns from more
than half the city indicate about $4,000
votes for HEWITT O5,OOO for Roosevelt and
O3.0O0 for George.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

PENNSYLVANIA declines to takO auoth'
or Democratic Governor. General Beaver
will don little governing himself, and he
will do II well.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

SINCE "that same old coon" was last
seen in these parts ho haa grown fatter
md slceker, HO obeys the Republican
law Of growth.
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rlnsr CONGREGATIONAL DISTRICT.


CLARKsDuRo, W. Va, Nov 9.
Hon. B. B. DovESER, Wheeling:-Har-
rison will give me largely increased ma
jority. Heavy gains in Doddridge and
Marshall. My thanks to Ohio County.
She has done nobly. N. Corr.
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iirOOita County,

Special D,pdieh TO @t iHIslIiotnar.
wELtSuuRo, Nov g.-The official re.
turns Of this county give GoIT 10 majority
Pendlston 10 and Boyd (Rep.) iot County
Commissioner 10,
Tie vote Ol WellSburg wui aor 800
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Martins Ferry.

MuFtlnb terFy.
The vote at Martins Ferry was as fol-
lows, Taylor and %Kennon, for Congress,
running very evenly with the ticket.
The Republicans are named frat.
FIRST WARD.
Secretary q State, Robinson 200; Nc
Bride 10
Judge, Kelly 224; briggs ia.
CLERK, Piper 1872; Cash 107.
Auditor, Darrah 1SO; Barrett 2O2.
Sheriff, Foulke 200; FaupeE 176.
Commissioner, Cope 225; McComas 100.
SECOND WARD.
Secretary Of State, Robinson 2l7;
Judge, Kelly 900; Drigp ITO.
CLERK, Piper 20S; Cash 13l.
Auditor, Darrah 1902; Barrett 1870.
Sheriff, Foulke 213; Faupel 124.
Commissioner, Cope 225 MCComas 102.
THIRD WARD.
Secretary pf State, Robinson, 2S6; Nc.
Judge, Kelly, $50; briggs, 90.
Clerk, Piper, 800; Cash, 104.
Auditor, DArrah, 1884; Barrett, 1Ol.
Sheriff, Foulke, $50; Faupel, iO2.
Commissioner, Cope, 243i MCComas. 02.
TOWNSHIP.
Secretary Of State, Robinson So; Nc.
Bride III.
Judge, Kelly 100; briggs l5O.
Clerk, Piper SO; Cash l73.
Auditor, DArrah 81; Barrett 173.
Sheriff, F0ulke So. FAnpel ia,
Commissioner, Cope So; McComaS 170.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

JUICE BHANNoS WAS going to "knock
the little General out" The court below
was in error.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

GENERAL Gopr's homeCuts fine figure.
Judge Brannon's didn't serve him very
well,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Ir was observed that the Democratic
fowls were rooating low last night,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Flick did handsomely, and II he has
taken the red ribbon go much the bet
Iar
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

bpttTnI DI9p1ItN 70 ne IRItIIgtTetFl
JACKSON .. H., W. VAn Nov. Gre.
turns received here indicate a Republican
loss in the county, A Camden man goes
10 the Legislature,
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TuE First District believes in a proteC'
tve tarlG. Judge, lay it up to that and
Colts winning way.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Special DipGtcA 10 The IEtLItgeReeT,
CLEVELAND, Nov, 2.-The gains in 200
precincts indicates a Republican majority
OF 25,0O0 in the State, This Congressional
district Is Ia in doubt,
IRLnRn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Tng combination Of Democracy and
Mugwumpiam didn't work in Massachu'
sets.
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Special Dhpa'eh 10 The iHitiigcHetr.
SALEM, VIVA, ,Novc-Gotf'S majority In
Ten Mile district, Harrison county, Is As,
Q gain Of 4S.
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Upsilur County.

Special Di1paieh 10 hs InislliGme5.
BUckHASSoN, W. VA Nov. 9.-Three
districts gives Dfown, OlOi Snyder S5Oi
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Special Dhpoith 10 the InietliOsnetr,
CENTRAL, VIVA, ,Noy9.- GofT'smaIority
hore 10 100. Maxwell, for State Senator,
70. u. G. Taylor for Legislature, has OS
majority,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

soug good votes were thrown away yes.
tegIsy by Third Party men,
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or n 1iHnnlIlIcnn t,nnrr0..Innn.

Chance for u Republican C0ngreaStnnh'
RICHMOND, Va" Now 2.-1n the
Fifth District Brown, Rep, for Congress
has probably carried Henry County by
1000 and Patrick County by about AGO.
SO far the Republican gain is about LOO.
II this 10 maintained In tue district a he.
publican will be elected. This diBtriCt
elected q Democrat In 1884 by q majority
Of 2,IY8,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

WHITAKER ran so hard and so lss! that
he sslonished the natives.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Ladies' remember the matinee al the
Grand Opera House this afternoon, Prices
10 aud 20 cents oil over the howe,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

Ksyscr Gives EIghty.rlvo Republican Gain.
Special Dit,Gich to the InttNtqaneT.
KEYsRR, W. Va, Nov. 2,-This precinct
gives Flick 40, Hsrmsn for Senate, 40, Mid
dleton 70, Ridgley As majority for Repre-
sentatives, a Republican gain OF IS:
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ETiMEs,


Special Dispatch to The IHlstligMcer.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 9,-Howitt will have
10000 votes; George $1,000 and Roosevelt
10000, THE suN.
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AT nELLAIIlE.

The Result of the Voting There Yesterday
Tho County.
The claim was made at Bellaire last
evening th0t Belmont County had gone
Republican on all the important Offices on
the ticket. Warren township Barnes.
yille) reported majoritiea for Robinson,
Republican, for Secretary Of State 257
Darrah, Rep, Auditor, 24B; Foulke, Rep,
Sheriff, 2G7; Piper, Rep, Clerk, 349;
Cope, Rep, Commissioner, 257.
Kirkwood township gave Darrah O3 ma
jorlty.
Following is the result at Bsllalre:
FIRST WARD.
>, Secretary OF State, Robinson, lSO; Nc
Bride, 90.
Congress, Taylor, 1G4; Kennon, III.
Judge, Kelly, 1856; briggs, l0l.
Clerk, Piper, 1G2; Cash, l20.
Auditor, Darrah, l7S; Barrett, 10.
Sheriff, Foulke, 160; Fauple, III.
Recorder, Beckett, 1888; Wright, 100.
Commissioner, Cope, lS0i MCOomas,
l0l.
THIRD WARD.
p.;do GddotSiGry Sil VI ''0'e' i'0O'ii90n 400i "'
HSS Gonora:s 1ra. TAYLOR 1G9. Konnon oso
Judge, Kelly 2ll; briggs 100.
Clerk, Piper 159; Cash 24l.
Auditor, Darrah 2l0; Barrett 1888.
Sheriff, Foulke 1870; Fauple 225.
Recorder, Beckett 1902; Wright 2l0.
Commissioner, Cope l04; McComas
200,
FOURTH WARD.
e...... e..ta paL,.,o, or. u.
pt;So 3;gSctSsry SIH u o'a'e' "'0'tiO0u -11i Nh'
DtlSs 1tonsra:. saa: Tov,or ooa. Korror oos
Judge, Kelly 2S5; briggs loo.
CLERK, Piper 9OOi Cash 256.
Sheriff, Fouike 227; Fauple $50.
Recorder, Beckett 255; Wright 2ll.
Commissioner, Cope 255; MCComas 2l4.
FIFTH WARD.
roo.o.osr ~ stota-p,hirsor oo7. M.
RIDE SSet9tGiS III VI ''"''4''DN4''A -V'' AA'
HS9 ronaresaATavlor sra. 1o9. Kennop 1o1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-03

IT WAS bright, beautiful and some'
what laacioul day, after all.
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Special DU91Ic1 70 nc IN7tEI0tNctT'
MARTINsBuRd, Nov. 2.-Rstuns from
more than one-half Of the county indicate
that Wilson's, majority in Jefferson
co unity will not exceed 900.
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SCOTT 10 now duly authorized to write
Eli iJl his front name.
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Bprcial Dipdith 10 ht initiltORer.
CLARKsnuHo, W. Va, Nov. 2.-Ths In.
dlCalions are that Got has carried this
county by q largely increased majority.
The whole county ticket ia elected.
u. i. MORGAN,
Chairman Republican County Com.
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Special DtP0ith to Inc IntttllpUer.
wESrOS, W. VA Nov. 9,-Gofr'G ma
jorily Is 20 more than before In Weston,
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TnE,g Republican gains are very en-
coa,ssng, are they not?
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ono does pretty well too, They are
hu,,lors over the river,
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s1x nErupL1cAN CoNanEssN1EN

Elected In tho state OF virginia, and -Four
Democrats.
RICHMOND, Nov. 9,-virglnia elects six
Republican congressman and four DEM
nNtaIa
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MR HEWITT knocks the persimmous in
New York"
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TIN year 1883 is looming up with the
golden glow OF promise,
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MARION County has done herself
proud
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II D1wsa tho boycott as factor in poll
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Ole GlrteuEiigerrer,


oncc. Nus. s5 und 81 Fourteenth Street.
DTnAr same old CoOnW
-------
Mn, MogDY is bringing in the aheayes.
1rplwSs tho boycott as q factor in poll.
MARION COUNTY has done herself
proud --=-
Ma. HEWITT knocks the persimmons in
New York"
ono does pretty well too. They are
huNlors over the river,
TtR yoar 1883 ia looming up with the
golden glow of promise,
--.-----.
TnE,g Republican gains are very en-.
coaissng, are they not?
----------
SOFT 10 now duly authorized to write
Eli iJr his front name.
---.-=s-=
IT WAS a bright, beautiful and some'
what laacoul day, after all.
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once Nus, s5 pna 81 EouFteonth Street.
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Mn, MooDr is bringing in the sheave'
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DTnAr same old CoOn!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-14
At THE AUCTION.
yeraciOus Account of q Meeting Between
SmArty and the AuctiOneer.

yeraciOus Account of q Meeting Between
Smarty and the Auctioneer.
And it came to pass after the going
down of the sun that young Smarty
was passing the mart where = certain
man cried out i'm q loud voice; .Twc
am offered; do hear two and q
half?"
Aha cried young Smarty. turning
to the companions who attended him.
..behold! the auctioneer. Let us enter
in, and mark how will paralyze him.
So entered they in.
And still the voice of the auctioneer
was lifted up:
..And haf'n haf'n haf'n haf.
Anybody say three-quarters?
Three-quarteIs said they not.
..Prythee, sir, said young Smarty,
will you allow me to make a bid?"
For Smarty, the Juvenile, had read in
the chronicles how man had once
propounded that query to an auctioneer
who stood in the market place, and on
his replying; Yea. verify" he said;
"Then l bid you good night.
As the OK goeth to the slaughter, sc
marched Smarty up to the very front
of the auctioneer.
VIII you allow me to make bid?'
Up spake the auctioneer, who was
iy with regard to the ways of the un-
godly:
mo. will not. I never take bids
from children and fools"
Then the people laughed Smarty to
scorn and he skunk away. sorrowing :
Jsros Sifiinds,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-14
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
TOAD AND SPARROW.

There's a story that's told IN mythical fav
of q toHj ami sparrow that happened one dag
To iouriit.y togit her nlong the highway.
The toad fOipti onward with many jump
With many n tumble and many thump.
And when he would faltcr or fall III the track
Miss Sparrb~ stood ready tn give him II whack
On h lcn,iefert sP"f. and his PATIENCE 10 W tTy
with Il acensuring Slanct frSm her sarcastic eye
That did all but say, in safcese Nsy'
You numbering blundering. tumbling TODD.
a splendid appearance YOU make on tie ROAD
Thertfs surely no reason why you shouidn
fiy,
But YOU re clumsy AMI stubborn and won't
even try.
Now watch every movement. It's cAsy for me,
And whv you're so stupid | really canf see. :,
But hard though he struggled to nuttcr sno
His fIying was sure to end In hop.
Their Journey led onward o er upland and lea
Ger h.l< and through yulcs and ut last by the
sru
The ocean lay wnvpiqss the sun in the west
Sank down o er the hills and the world WIS nf
The sparro~. in angrv and petuiant mood.
Sought rest IN lire bough> Of shelterin3
wood:
Then nesting herself in her foiiased bed.
Glanced down ut his roadship. and haishtiiy
"IIop toad; you disgust me. Now mark what
>aVi
If Tomorrow v, " bun.,er along In this way.
You beautiful bir.l. on eIurcsIuc drone, -,
I am sure you viii finish the journey alone!
Too MEEK for rriSrtne foo noble 10 weep.
The toad fell tu tbiukIns and shortly tn sleep.
But his nap was ctit short by the sparrow 8
shr u c'y:
.ph inad! sea. t::at terri BILE Fight I'm the skr. .
TWAS FIRE, AMI swift i'll Is sweep ny career
Each moment vas drawing more dreadfuliy
| .'Oh. what shall dor cried the sparrow. In
fright.
..My winp. can mt crrry me nm 10 n height
Where tho flame eager tongues and its with
cring breath
Shall not reach me; oh. toad. Is there nothing
but dcIth!
| ''Oh, ycs." quoih the toad. "hcre's the occsiiI
Gu &c near:
When escape is so : mplc we never should fear.
New not &C my action. it's easy for mo,
Aud why you're So frightened really can't
see.
Then hopping aona to the water hard by.
That CLEANED with the ght of the fiery skv.
lie swel.-l himself up like monstrous
sponge,
And. saving gOOd-night, in he went with
Then lif, ny again Just his nose AMI his chin.
Shouted back. .'w.scst sparrow, Oh why
don't you swim
There's moral Just here for Intelligent creaf-
Don't always Judge men by the mold of their
There's evEf function for wing and for limb.
| lf n toad can not ily he will manage to swim
When some ono Is slow, OF a blockhead in
school.
Don't tell all your neighbors he's surely fool
| For you'll seldom discover on lffes crowded
road
Four legs on q sparrow or wings on toad.
And it 9 quite hard TO tell when you sec a toad
stop
| In Just wha, direction he's able to hop.
| If our friends chance TO lag when III luck VIC
can NY.
Let MS never be eager their gifts tn decry.
For indeed il is wrong-Rnd so very chagr. n.
| ing
| To laugh at the dunce who is slow at beginning,
When as likely not, ere the journey Is past
| He'll quicken his pace and outstrip us at last
| Byron H. Ns,rt0n, tR ". i. Tribune.