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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
HOpkinSyille Retail Market
Corrected weekly by MCKEE q co.

Corrected weekly by MCKEE n co.
FLouR-Patent process, sG.2S; choice xxx
best family, S5.75.
CORN MEAL-Unboltcd, SOC; Pearl, or bolted
Sl.00
BRAH-75c per cwt.
PROVISIONS.
Forks TO l0c net; Sc gross.
Bacon-Clear sides, Q to loo; hams, 10 to l9}lc
Sugar cured, l9IIc; shoulders, to 90.
Lari-Country, 0 to lOc; snowflake, l5c.
GROCERIES.
Cofee-Choice, Is to 1870; prime, lax to lie.
Sugar-Standard granulated, * to $40; pow
dered, lO1< To- l2Kc; coffee A, X to Sc; rural C,
81 to Sc; extra c, to 7Jlc; New Orleans.
&c.
Molasses-S5 to T5c.
Syrups-i5 to SOC; kegs, LIS to $500.
salt-7-bushel barrels, Sl.OO; 5-bushel, Sl.75.
soap-Per box, White Russian, s5.75; Blue In
dia, 1925; Irish, $3.50; S. b. $500.
800; an, light weight, SLIGO.
Oysters-Per dozen, lib cans, full weight
l.lO; s-b, full weight $500; lib, light weight.
sardines-11< boxes, 25c; French, $50; y boxes
lOc; French, Csc; kboxes, Mustard, 1917 to zoe.
Nails-S.25 Id. CSC additional smaller size
Soda to 10;
Candles-ls to zoe.
0ils-Lard oil rs
Coal oil Il to zoe; Turpentlno SOC.
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. Sl.25 to l.50; Tomatoes 100 to rs
Pine Apples 200 to 40; Pears l.5O; strawber-
ries l.5O; Blackberres l.5O Peaches 400 to $50,
Pickle, per gal. so.
cheese-Factory l2]S to Is; Young American
IS to 20; N. Y. Chedda l711to zoe.
Rice-71< to SIC
Lemons S5c per doz.
Oranges 50 cper doc.
Teas-Choice to Fancy CSC to LOO; Mixed ia
good so to 75c.
Chewing Tobacco-Greenville 81 to SOC;
Gravely IS to SIC; stonewall IS to SIC. Havana
Clippings for smoking So to JOG per package.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Blackeyed Peas S20Oto 2.25
Potatoes-Irish 75c; N. Y. State Early Rost
$50 bbl.- 100 bu.
Eggs l5c.
| WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $50 gal.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

MoREHEAD. KY, Dec. 27.-Craig
Tolliver, who was shot through the
lungs by Asbury Crist, will probably
recover. Crist pretended to be one
of Tolliyer's best friends. Crist
made his escape. Physicians left
here this morning to attend him.
The present attending physician re-
ports Tolliver doing well, and sees no
reason why he should not recover.
lie has been removed three miles to
a cousins home, where he will Re-
ceive the usual kind attention. Ev-
erything is quiet here. His friends
are in better spirits, and his enemies
not SO jubilant as when they heard
Tolliver was killed.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

A double elopement took place
from Columbia Tuesday. The par
ties were w. L. Walker and Miss
Lollie Eubank and Sidney Barbee
and Miss Katie Wolford, the latter
a daughter of Gen. Frank Wolford.
They left their homes to go to skat-
ing rink Monday night, but entered
vehicle held in readiness and drove
forty miles to Lebanon, where they
took a train for Louisville and cross
ed over to Jacksonville and were
married. The brides were 10 years
old, and the parental objections were
owing to their youth. All of the
parties are highly connected and
well-to-do.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

After protracted illness, ex-Uni-
ted States Senator Jas. E. Bailey.
died at his home in GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
Tuesday, Dec. Doth in the Gath year
of his age. He was 5orn in Mont
gomery county and educated at
Nashville. Began the practice oflaw
at GAINESVILLE in 1912, was elected to
the Legislature in 1858 and 1859.
Was colonel in the Confederate
army and after peace was restored
resumed his practice. In 1877 he
was elected TO succeed Andrew John
son in the Senate. lie was held in
high esteem by those who knew him
best. He died of cancer of the s!om-
ach.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Near MaysvilIe, in the dusk, o
highwayman stopped Mr.. Dan Wal
lace and demanded his money. Wal
lace knocked the would-be robber
down with heavy cane. The fell
low got up and said he was "just
funning." Wallace replied that he
was funning too, and the would-be
robber sneaked of.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
Ancient Roman Marriage Custom

They Amounted the house with
certain unctuous perfumes to keep
out infection. They disenchanted II
with various charms to keep the
witches from the bride. Now We
simply give the bride bottle oil
Browns Iron Bitters, telling her to
take that and be happy and hearty,
Keeps out such witches as neuralgia,
debility, dyspepsia and rheumatism
and helps make home delightful.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Memphis, Tenn, is enjoying a So
cial sensation that will furnish gossip
for the old women for years to come.
Chas. N. Grosvenor. had for five
years been in love with Miss Olivia
Hill, daughter of the President of
the Cotton Exchange. About three
months ago he pressed his suit and
her parents, who objected, forbade
him the house. Several weeks ago
young lady from Louisville, name
not given, went to Memphis to visit
Grosvenor's sister and before she left
for home Grosvener made matri-
monial engagement with her. Their
wedding was announced for Dec. 30.
On the 9th, Miss Hill telephoned for
Grosvenor bnt he refused to 90 to
see her until he returned with his
bride. On the 2Sth she wrote him two
letters begging him 10 come to see
her and he finally went. She told
him she loved him and would com.
init suicide if he married the other
girl. Grosvenor begged for time 10
break the other engagement but she
insisted upon an immediate decision
and marriage on the spot. lie
yielded TO the seductive entreaties OF
his old flame and they were married
two ministers refusing before the,
found one to perform the ceremony
After the marriage Monday nigh
Grosvenor and his wife left for Nash
vile. The brides parents are heart
broken and indignant. Grosyenol
is rich Al, Mr.. Hill is worth ! alf
million. rhe Louisville girl has thu
sympafl s.,se I'll. Shells an orphan
and a of her.means in buying
he Seau. The bridal presents
Ie would Aave received ag
"a over $1,000 in value.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Brack Davis and Gran. Hughes at
tackled Lawrence and Lloyd Kinney,
while they were at work ON farm
near Corinth, Owen county. In a
shooting affair that followed Law
renee Kinney and Granville Hughes
were KILLED. Davis then beat a re-
treat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Near Eddyville the remains of Jas.
Kelley, who disappeared eleven
months ago, have just been discover
ed and identified by his clothing.
The skull was crushed in in two
places. The bones were found in the
woods near where the dead man for
merry lived. His family moved to
Trigg county soon after his disap-
Dearance.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

A revolver which j. C. France
was examining exploded, and the
ball penetrating his brain killed him
instantly. Mr.. France lived near
Rockfeld. On Tuesday last he was
kicked by horse and his leg was
broken.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Hon. Jas. Breathitt, of this county,
was the nominee of the Republican
caucus for the Speakership and is
therefore The recognized leader of the
minority. IN the House. Jim will
wear his honors gracefully and with
credit to himself and his constituents.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

NJ. Francois Jules P. Grevy has
just been reelected President of the
French Republic, by the joint vote of
the Senate and Chamber of Deputies
of France. The election is for term
of seven years.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Charles II. Clarke, a Louisville
newspaper man, died Monday aged
70. He had been fifty-three years on
the papers of the metropolis and
worked on the first papers ever
printed there.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Only one officer was confirmed by
the Senate prior 10 its adjournment
for the holidays-John Bigelow TO Dt
assistant treasurer of the United
States at New York.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Washington Territory is also ask
ing TO be admitted to the sisterhood
Of States. AS she is not trying a
bulldozing game there is at least
some showing for her claims to meet
with consideration.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
CHRISTMAS IN CRIMSON.

Hio0iC LAWS was sHoG through lHe
brain by Patrolman A. NJ. Bowden at
Detroit, and will die.
Michael Higgins fractured his faith
er's skull with a bowl during a
Christmas feast at Brooklyn.
John NJ. Gilbert attacked Taylor
Kirby with corn knife, in Logan
county, and was twice shot.
Rev. John r. Gilmore, a Baptist
minister residing near Clayton, Ind,
committed suicide by drowning.
John Williams, aged ten years, was
shot and fatally wounded at New
Orleans by Patri Dalton, aged four
teen.
In Floyd county, Ga, Julius Ward
fired upon VIM. Crawford, who re.
turned the compliment with fatal eff
feet.
Mary Grady, aged eighty years,
was found dead in New Orleans, and
Mathew E. Borigan is in jail, charged
with numbering her.
William Troutwine was fatally
stabbed at Evansville by Henry
Scheer and S. A. Brown, whom he
was attempting to separate.
John Ryan and Peter Duffy were
killed and George Hunt and Chris.
Whalen dangerously hurt by boiler
explosion at San Francisco.
W. 7. Walker, a photographer at
Lafayette, Ky, resisted arrest and
was shot through the breast by Dep
uty Sheriff NJ. NJ. Hanberry.
In Christian county, Green Stevens
was killed by blow with the pick
Iinithe hands of WV. Caldwell, whom
Stevens was trying to shoot.
At New Orleans, Martin Heindel, q
gas-ftter, stabbed to-death his un-
faithful wife, her brother, Jacob Be-
ron, holding her while her husband
did the cutting.
d. J. Begges,a prominent merchant
Of Canton, o., was found in his store
with his throat cut. George Green,
his cOlored servant, is in Jail as the
murderer.
AT Austin, Texas, Mrs. W. II. How
ard, James Phillips, and his wife
were all three murdered during the
early morning hours. The murderers
were not apprehended.
AT Buffalo, Hugo Sherman emptied
a charge of buckshot through the
door which his wife had locked
against him. The charge struck hel
in the head and she will die.
Near Johnstown, Pa, in a fight be.
tween negroes and white tramps fol
the possession of a camp, the whites
were routed, losing one man and hav.
ing another seriously injured.
AT Cleveland, Ohio, John Dennis
was shot in the abdomen, and viii.
liam Dennis in the arm, a man nam.
ed Roxbury, who had been stabbed
by friend Of theirs during the day
doing the shooting.
A revolver which J. c. France was
examining exploded, and the ball pen
etrating his brain killed him instant
ly. Mr.. France lived near Rockfield
Ky. On Tuesday last he was kicked
by horse and his leg was broken.
A Christmas fight in the saloon O.
Tom Ramsey, at Nashville, Tenn, re
suited in that Lucius Mckinney wat
shot through the bowels by james
Dement,, dying shortly afterward. A
number of persons were cut or badly
beaten.
In drunken brawl at New Castle
Pa, yesterday, VIM. Langdon receiv
ed wounds from dirk-knife which
will probably result fatally. Anoth
er man named Roxbury was strucl
on the head with cobblc stone ant
seriously injured, and third, nance
Van Horn, was painfully cut; hi
wounds, however, are not considered
dangerous.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

We are authorized to announce
John Boyd as candidate for e-elec-
ton TO the Office Of County Sheriff,
subject TO the action of the Republic
can party. Election Aug. 1886.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

While VIM. Dawson, aged % years,
a brakeman on the G. & o. road, was
attempting to board a switch engine
at Paris, he missed his footing and
fell under the fire box, and was terri
bly, crushed, His recovery is doubt
full,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce E.W.
Davis, of Crofton, as a candidate, for
jailer of Christian county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
Election August 1886.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

We are authorized to announce A.
II. Anderson, of Hopkinsvillc, as a
candidate for County Judge, subject
to the action of the Republican party.
Election August 1886.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

We are authorized to announce
John W. Breathitt as candidate for
reelection to the office of County
Court clerk. Election Aug. 1886.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Jas. Saunders wife and three chill
dren were drowned, near Nicholas
will Monday, and all buried in one
grave.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Dec. Goth was the 18th anniversary
of the birthday of VIM. L. Gladstone
-England's greatest living states
man,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Montreal has spent Sis 600 in
vainly trying to cxtirpate the small
poX epidemic.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
ELEoTING A SPEAKER.

Charles Offutt was nominated for
Speaker by Mr.. McElrath. DR.. Bow
man presented the name of James
Breathitt, of Christian, the Republic
can nominee. The ballot resulted:
Offutt II, Breathitt l6. The Speaker
was escorted to the chair by Messrs.
Spalding and Breathitt, and present
ed to the house by the former. Mr..
Offutt spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REP
REsENTATIvEs: This is proud dis
tinction which you have conferred
upon me. 1 thank you profoundly.
In the discharge of the official duties
which dcvolve on me l shall bend
every energy of my manhood to be
just and impartial, and ever to do
the right as far as in me lies the right
to know. l have no resentments to
crafty, no enemies to punish, and
no friends to reward above their
merits. l trust shall be able at all
times and upon all occasions to meet
the duties of this responsible trust as
becomes true man and an honest
Kentuckian, as the honored repre-
sentative of noble constituency.
Perhaps but few matters demand our
attention, but these are important,
and are imperative IN their urgency.
much mistake the meaning of the
earnest faces which confront me il
you are not determined to betake
yourselves to this business with the
serious earnestness the occasion de-
msnds. In controlling your delibera-
tons 1 ask, need and expect your
hearty cooperation in the preserva-
ton of harmony and good order. In
the passion of debate and the fever
of contests which we may reasonably
expect during the present session, l
trust and believe that you will exer-
else mutual forbearance and ever re-
member that we are all working to-
gether for .the commonwealth. You
cannot expect that my rulings will
always be correct. My duties are
laborious and my decisions must be
rapidly and quickly made. believe
that l may always expect your gen
erous acquiescence IN The honesty Of
my purposes. Gentlemen, l again
thank you for this honor.
OTHER CAUCUS NOMINEES ELECTED
The Demo ratio caucus nominees
for Clerk, Assistant Clerk and Ser
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

David Cleaver, marshal of Leba-
non, shot and killed Robt. Hamilton,
farmer, Sunday. He claims that
Hamilton was resisting arrest.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Winepark Judah, wealthy citizen
of Louisville, dropped dead Friday
at his dinner table.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Settle up to-day and then settle
down.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Secretary Manning has issued a
call for $loOOO,OOO, 3-per-cent gov
ernment bonds, payable Feb. l, in
terest to cease from that date.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
oFFuTT SPEAKER.
The Legislature Organized We'd
nesday. Western Kentucky
Gets One Very Small Pcta-
to-Assistant Clerk
ofthe Senate.

VI bAAS 6sANeSs
The Democratic caucuses met We'd
nesday morning to make nomina-
lions for the various offices of the
two houses of the General Assembly
In the House caucus +. p. Straus, of
Bullitt, nominated Chas. S. Olfutt, of
Bourbon,and I. E. Moss,of McCrack-
en-, nominated l. A. Spalding, of I'm
ion. AS a combination between Of
futt and Owens had been made, the
name of w. G. Owens was not pre-
sented. Ofutt was nominated on
the first ballot.
oFFUTT 81; spALDlNG, %.
Those who voted for Of'utt were
Allen, Anderson, Arnett, Bays, Bob
bilt, Bradford, Cline, Conner, j. w.
Grain, John II. Grain, Cfeal, DAVIS,
Dickerson, Gardner, Gernert, Godsey,
Gooding, Hoertz, Jackson, Jones,
Letterle, Mann, May, Mayo, Nell
rath, Mulligan, Myers, Neele, Nesbitt,
Newman, Owens, Renaker, Richard
son, Robinson, Rowlett, Samuels,
Scott, Sharon, Shaw, Spalding, Stone,
Straus, Tevis, Thomas, Thompson,
Thorne, w. J. Watson, Williams,
Wilson, Winn and Wolking.
FOR sPALDING.
Those voting for Mr.. Spalding
were Bullitt, Cox, Order. Dawson,
CORN, Harris, Hayden, johnson,
Keys, Litscy, Lostutter, Meredith,
Morehead, Moss, Mum, Ollutt, Read,
Reed, Rennick, Shacklett, Smith,
Taylor, Terry, Thornton, Wathen, L.
l.. Watson, Williams and Wiscman
Not voting-S. l. M. Major.
The nominee is but little over q
years of age and was Speaker of the
last legislature. lie is lawyer and
lives i'll Paris.
KELLAR CAPTURES THE CLERKsHIP
Nominations for Clerk were then
made, Mr.. Jackson presenting Col
E. Polk johnson and Mr. Nesbitt the
name of Green r. Kellar. The bal.
lot resulted; Keller 40, johnson So
so Polk was beaten.
Willis Ringo for Assistant CLERK
and Jake Corbett for Sergeant-at
Arms were nominated by acclama
ton.
The doorkeeper's race was "free
for-all," with six entries. The sec
ond ballot showed Bob Tyler in thu
lead with 81 votes and he was elected
after few more ballots.
THE SENATE CAUCUS
|
convened at half-past 10, and wa
called to order by Chairman Smith
Harry Glenn, John L. Sneed, Jane!
! Z. Stone and G. G. Coulter wer
placed innominati9a for Clerk of tn
Senate. Glenn was nominated or tn
third ballot, receiving 10 votes to l,
cast for Stone. Harry Glenn, tn
new Clerk, is from Carlisle, is abou
80 years of age, and is said to be al
excellent man for the place.
1t required five ballots to name tn
Assistant Clerk. The fifth ballot re
suited: Allison 90, Elliott IA. Johl
Allison is from Muhlenburg county
and is one of the brightest youn!
Democrats in the State.
THE TWO HOUSES ORGANIZED.
The House was called to order a
II o'clock, high noon, Dec 80, by Col
E. Polk johnson, and was opene,
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Penick, o
the Episcopal church. The roll-cal
showed nincty-six members present
the absentees being Jones, Kelly, Ma
| jor, and Rose. The members cam
forward in groups of ten, and tn
oath was administered by Pat Nc
Donald, Esq.
ELEcTING A SPEAKER.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Mr.. l.. W. Blake, the subject of the above
sketch, with the Evening Chronicle, st. Louis,
No., in answer to the inquiry of reporter
said: "For seven years had been ailing with
catarrh, and during that time have been treat
cd by six eminent physicians, without success.
Some doctors told me had consumption, For
the past thi &c years had q continual discharge
of mucous droppings In the throat, cough and
pain across my forehead. Added TO that was
loss OF memory. voice, appetite, roaring In the
ears and u general feeling OF wretchedness.
About i've months ago consulted DR.. Turner.
To-day | am as well as ever, have gained
twenty pounds, and don't detect q trace OF my
old trouble. Yes, cir, would he pleased TO an
dread disease.n
Louis Turner, NJ, D., has offices at $40 Wash
ington ave-, st. LOUIS, Mo-, and has, In private
and hospital practice of over thirty years, treat
cd with wonderful success all durable cases.
Treatment II deformlties and surgery q special
ty. NOT NEG ESSARY TO SEE PATIENTS. By
my original system of consultation, can treat
patients by mail as successfully as in personal
Consultation. Patients can consult me by mail
on all Diseases OF the Blood, Stomach, Liver,
Bowels, Heart, Nerves, General Debility, and
tant charges. Consultation at office and by
FULL CONSULTATION ny NAIL, on receipt OF
which will thoroughly investigate your case.
Medicines furnished free TO patients. II you are
sick or ailng, write me. No letters answered
unless accompanied, by cts. In stamps. Adj
dress all letters to DIR. LOUIS TURNER, SIS
WASHINGTON AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Firebugs are getting troublesome
in Bowling Green. Several small
incendiary fires have occurred OF late.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01
THE SENATE SESSION.

The Senate was called to order by
Lieut.. Gov. IIindman, and roll-call
showed thirty-four Senators present.
The Democratic caucus nominees
for Clerk and Assistant Clerk were
elected, and took the oath of office.
Without completing its organization,
the Senate adjourned till Thursday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

geant-at-Arms were then elected and
sworn into Office. The House then
adjourned till IL o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-01-01

Nelson County Bourbon $50 gal.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-02-05
IusfIike Ordinary nen.

g Hvas amused yesterday by the story of
4 policeman who was sent to the opera
one night last week, and who stood for n
time in the corridor near two famous
millionaires
'fWhen seen them two faces, " he said
with rather an awe-stricken face, (which
the same havin' been made familiar to me
by the illustrated papers for years back,
my knees nearly shook themselves out of
joint. You can't tell me anything about
some men not bein' greater than other
men. Like my cousin who suddenly found
himself within three feet of the Prince of
Wales durin' his visit to Dublin about a
year ago. The Prince looked at him care
less-like, and me cousin turned pale.
Then the Prince smiled very quiet and
pleasant, and I'm blessed II me cousin
didn't fall down seven stone steps and
bust HE right kneepsn. There must be
something wrong with the kneepans OF
my family anyhow. When them two
millionaires stopped in front of me AZ the
operay the other night I looked at their
two faces, and i felt the front part of my
knees jogging around like the tin venlla-
tors IN the station house windows. I SAYS
to myself Here's hundreds of millions
within two foot of my nose, an | can't
win a nickel of it, The two mill
honaires stopped and one of them
SAYS carelesS-like, damp night The
other looked kinder tired, an then he
said he knew the storm was comm on a
week back because he always had a pecu-
liar fcelin' in his bones a few days afore a
storm began. The other one capped a
little, and said at must be pretty valu-
able to be able to foretell the weather
that way Which the other returned the
remark that il would be a good deal
more valuable to foretell the stock mar
ket 'An both of them laughed iist as
easy and natural-like," continued the
policeman, with impressive earnestncss.
as he waved his hand gently, "as though
they were ordinary men. Everybody wot
passed stopped and looked back at them,
and one of them turned and half looked
at me in the most friendly way you kin
imagine, just as much as to say, though !
wasn't nothin' but an every day copper,
I was inst as welcome to their little Joke
as though had two hundred and fifty
Eve millions -TS;sn Frsncisco ArconaGt