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Gossip of the Haut Monde.

New YORK, June l8--New Rochelle is one of
the most charming suburbs Of New York, being
only half an hour away from the Grand Central
Depot 1t is naturally the home of many
wealthy New Workers. Everybody knows the
Tselin family. Two of tie brothers have mag
nificent estates at New Rochelle, each sloping
downward to the sound. Mr. Adrian Iselin, a
fine-looking man with gray hair ard side whisk-
ers, may be seen on horseback accompanying
his daughter every fine morning. Mr.. Columbus
Iselin is frequently seen behind a fine pair of
horses. The Iselins have beer great benefac-
tors to the town, having presented free libra
ry, and now they are having water-pipes laid at
their own expense.
Next the Iselins is fine estate called Oak
step-daughter, Miss Marguerite Bates. or Daisy
as she is called, was married last week TO Mr..
George Sutton, of the Passerant Silk Company.
Fashionable and wealthy people are married SO
often that one wedding differs little from another
but ia this wedding there was so much that was
novel that it is worth chroncling, particularly as
it marks new departure in decoration. In the
early morning of her wedding day the young bride
sought the fields and came back with her arms
full Of the pretty white daisies her namesakes.
She went again and again, until there were
enough TO decorate the entire mansion. With
them were moss-covered stones, and ferns and
lchens A bow window was filled with them,
every nook and corner concealed by them. The
quaint, tall clock. once the property of Dean
Swift, which has been in the family ever SINCE
was decorated with the nodding. starry flowers
IL looked as if a bit of the wildwood had been
brought indoors, or as if the fairies had moved
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Mall-street "reminiscences.

NEW YORK, June 1S--The bulls of Wall street
would be delighted to have the Chicago & Allan
tic and Chesapeake & Ohio railroad companies
join the trunk line pool an association Which is
supposed to be strong tower Of defense for the
leading railway interests of the United States
although it is an abnormal outgrowth of the
demonstration of railroads in this country
and should be forbidden by law. With the two
railroads mentioned within the fold the financial
shepherds think they could lead the flock along
primrose path to higher prices. The mention
Of the Chicago & Atlantic recalls Hugh J.
Jewett once its president, but who resigned
but whatever may be said of him, be is one of
tie notable figures in Wallstreet history
He was once a poor boy in q small village of
western Ohio. Now he is reputed to be worth
0000, 600 He is ffty-eight years of age AS
q boy he worked on small farm. He was IN
clined 10 study, and in the long winter evenings
read among other books an old volume Of Black
stones Commentaries" which chance had thrown
In his way. He grew up thoughtful, studIous
and ambitious. He had n commendable desire
10 secure n collegiate education, and by severe
economy enahled to enter Hiram College.
He was a elassnate Of James A. Garfield, whom
q strange fate was TO seal with niartyrdom as the
second ruler of the Republic to fall by the assas-
sins pistol
After young Jewstt was graduated he went to
Cleveland to seek employment. He so poor
that he was glad TO secure place as clerk in a
lawyers Office at III week. He was yet to re-
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ceive a thousand times that week as the head
of great railroad company. He used his leisure
time az clerk to study law books, was admitted
to the bar, entered politics, became judge. was
elected to Congress, and vigorously supported
Abraham Lincoln and General Grant He re-
signed his seat in Congress because he thought
he could improve his finances in his profession.
de opened an Office in New York, and became
known Is an astute railroad LAWYER He was for
q time associated with Samuel j. Tilden, who, it
is needless to state was one of the shrewdest of
railroad lawyers. Mr.. Jewett attracted the no.
tice of John A. Dix, then president Of the Erie.
and OF Col James Fisk, one of the financial
harlequins of that Inflated corporation so often
wounded in the house of its so-called friends.
In due time Mr.. Jewett became the receiver of
poor, tired old Erie, nearly exhausted by the
bleeding to which it had heen subjected for
years by financial quacks and sharpers. Mr..
Jewett, | am told, demanded salary of $4,000
a year and a payment of ten years in advance,
and received it, although his enemies assert that
% cents a year would be an exorbitant
charge for his services Be this as it may,
he certainly aroused violent opposition; he was
accused OF extravaganza, and a powerful faction,
led by Mr.. d. o. Mills, the Worrlser brothers and
a few others, finally accomplished his overthrow,
and Mr. John King regns in his stead, with a
salary of go, 600 year, president of the road
Mr.. Jewett secured foothold in the Chicago q
Atlantic and became its president lie had old
Erie enemies in the directory, however, who
would be to dispense with the luxury, so to
speak, of Mr.. Jewetts services They accord
ingly secured enough of Chicago & Atlantic stock
to give them control of the road. Then they in
vited Mr.. Jewett to resign, and like prudent
monarch, to avoid being deposed he abdicated,
and James II. Benedict reigns in his stead. And
now see that Mr.. Jewett and his friends must
leave the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton road.
In his case, at least, it seems that uneasy lies
the head that wears railway crown
de lives in handsome house on Madison ave
nue.. He is off hand, and rather pleasant than
otherwise in his manners. He is about the me-
dunn height, rather thin. and is slightly lame
He has strong features; Roman-like resolution is
there, and the effect is heightened by the Roman
nose. He is combative, and searching black eyes,
undimmed by his three-score years, will on occa-
sion blaze with aggressive ardor. Whatever may
be said of his skill as fnancier, he has shown
sufficient force of character to push his way to
the front, and secure the highest rewards which
finance has to bestow.
OSCAR WILLoUGHBY RIGGS.
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Convinced.

Nov tell me, dearest, truth for truth
sometimes fear you may have known
In boyhood, or your earliest youth,
Another girl you called your own.
Forgive Ine if I seem to lapse
From perfect faith--that is not it.
only wonder if, perhaps,
You ever loved little bit'
He thought of Kate. whose brilliant mind
Once gave to life its keenest zest;
He thought of Maud whose hair had lined
The left-side pocket of his vest.
He thought of Lille. Nell and Sue,
OF gentle May and saucy Nan,
And then he did as lovers do.
And proved himself truthful man.
With injured air and mournful eye
He sadly turned away his head.
IF you can think" she heard him sigh.
''Oh, no-no-no! / don't" she said.
M. S. Bridges. in Frank Leslie's
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Bread, and Cheese, and Kisses.


Alas Estelle," sighed Hubert, II fear we can
never marry. love you devotedly, but could
never think of asking you to share my poverty"
But, Hubert" said the dear GIRL fondly, 'spov-
erty would be happiness if only we were togeth-
er. What do care for wealth so long as have
youl / can do without Inquiries if l only have
your love. Bread, and cheese, and kisses are
enough for me. ask for nothing more" ''Re-
down into her eyes 'Realiym she answered
firmly, looking up into his with a tender SMILE
Then, by Jinks" exclaimed Hubert, I'M bor-
row dollar and get the license this very after
noon Your father ought to be willing to stand
the bread and cheese. and L feel competent my
self to provide the kisses"
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His Veto Lost.

Washington Critic.
Daniel" said the President sterply, as he
looked up from an unofficial paper he had found
on his desk.
Yes, sire" responded the secretary, with some
trenidation.
''What is this9"
st is BILL sire, for some articles Mrs. q. has
been purchasing"
'sUm- um," hesitated the President; sis it?
Well, it's the first thing of the kind that has
ever come before my notice."
YES, sire" said Daniel, because be had moth
ing else to say just then.
Then the hard look came into the Presidents
face again, and his voice was cold.
':Insss2iel he sad laying the bill down in front
of him.
"Yes, SIRE"
where is my veto?'
'Your wife has it, sire"
"Um-um. Daniel, will you be kind enough to
fill up check for the amount2"
And Daniel took the bill. q
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She Knew Better.
Lynn Union.

Little Efie, three years old, went to strange
city with her mamma, to visit uncle, and the
next morning was occupied in fattening her nose
against the Window pane and satisfying her
childish curiosity by gazing at the unusual
scenes.
''Oh. auntiel Do see this awfnl homely mani"
Hush, child. That is my Lord the Mayor.
You must not talk that way. He is q very nice
man"
mister Lordl" and the nose presses closer
against the glass, while Efie watches him clear
out of sight. "Myl" with toss of her little head.
81 know he never made mel"
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She Hustled.

Wall Street News.
A California widow who put her all into deal
in stocks and was shrunk out, called upon her
broker and said:
when will this thing probably come out in
the papers9"
Tomorrow, doubtless"
How long can you suppress itW
''Why, might keep it out two days. but not
longer"
"Only two daysl That's pretty short notice,
but I'm hustler when I get my bonnet on. I'll
depend on the two days"
On the third day the papers chronicled her loss
and her wedding on the same page.
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Bill Nye's Marriage.

Minneapolis Tribune.
Bill Nye's visit to Minneapolis recalls the in
cident of his marriage to Lydia Pinkham. He
was not really married to Lydia. but Howard
Pew wrote an advertisement for n local tailor
announcing the manufacture of an extraordinary
dress suit for Bill Nyes marriage with Lydia
Pinkham The story went abroad and was be-
lieved by number of good citizens and even
yet people meeting Mrs. Nye remark that she
doesn't look like her pictures in the papers The
dress suit alluded re is the one Bill loaned to
Gene Field on the occasion of their Joint lecture
at INDIANAPOLIS.
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What Made Him Crusty.

Washington Critic.
He was waiting in the parlor for the young
lady to come down, and was improving his time
talking to her little brother
II say, Jawnie" he drawled, "did you, aw,
tell yoah sistah that it was almost time faw the
opsYap
Eyes, did, replied Johnnie.
''Did you tell her was aw waiting faw herr"
Eyes did," replied Johnnie.
"Awnd what did she say, don't you know!"
''She said Rats"
She came in too late to hear the conversation,
and wondered all the evening what made Mr.
De Limbs so crusty.
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their home to the place. And in the midst of the
flowers she had culled, the uncommonly beauti-
full girl was wed. 1t was far prettier than all
the hot house flowers that could have been pur-
chased
Among the guests was the Hon. Alexander Ell.
Rice. little changed since he was Governor Of
Massachusetts,; yet beside him stood his daugh-
ter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Davies, and
their daughter. now a beautiful girl of sixteen
Elk Governor Rice made the bride present of
magnificent bronze clock. There were also orig
inal paintings from Eliza Greatorex, the we'll
known artist and her two daughters. Kate and
Lizzie, who seem to have inherited their moth
er's great talent Mrs. Greatorex is fire-looking
woman, with SOFT white waving hair. She is
gentle, but dignifed in manner.
The fair young bride is a great avorite of Mrs.
Charles D. Croker, who sent her magnificent
oil painting. Unfortunately, the Crockers were
unable to attend, owing to Mr. Crocker's contin-
ued illness They could not delay their journey
back to San Francisco, as he had become FESTIVE
for change Since the accident Mr.. Croker met
with. when driving in the park. over six months
ago. he has been out but once, and every damp
day the injured limb is very painful. In the
more equable climate of San Francisco it is
thought he will improve After spending some
time in San Francisco, the family visit Mon
terey, the favorite summer resort of Californl-
ans.
The "Daisy" wedding has set a fashion. AL
ready young lady whose name is Rose is to
have a wild-rose wedding, the roses for which
she says she will gather herself while future
bride named Lily is to have the drawing rooms
of her fathers house decorated with both water
lilies and lilies of the valley, and the latest an
nounced is mignonette FOR bride whose name is
Minnie. These wild flower decorations will soon
amount to craze" but it is very pretty and
attractive. c. E. H.
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offers. He never allows a pack of cards to be
used over three or four times before it is thrown
aside and new pack substituted. This habit
always insures clean. crisp, new cards to handle.
Whether he changes cards so often because ne is
afraid some of his opponents will mark the deck
on him, we are unable to say. Mr.. Barnum is a
skillful as well as a constant player Those who
know say he plays a scientific game. There is a
rumor that he also knows how to play the fas-
cinatng game of poker but News reporter was
unable to verify it.
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One Happy Woman.

The world is wide enough to hold
One happy woman, she was told.
The little maid looked up to guess:
"A bride just in the loveliest dress.
A ship is waiting, too, in sight.
To sail for"-"No, you are not right.
1.-THE woman you are guessing lies
Tonight in some wierd hut. Her eyes
Are void her hollow hands are cold,
(They have not even rose to hold),
A light is dying at her head,
And she is happy-being dead"
Mrs. s. M. b. Piatt.
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Fifth-Avenue Gossip.

New York Mail and Express.
A charming woman who has decided it is best
she should live apart from her apparently unap-
preciative husband, startled society short time
ago by inviting number of her former fashion
able friends to call at her house on certain day
to purchase her little-used fnery. They called,
of course. and silks. laces and jewels were sold
below the cost of importation"
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He Thought He Could.

Boston Commercial Bulletin.
do you think could mold public v..-.onW
asked an aspiring young politician of veteran
in the profession
Perhaps you might" said the other; ''some of
the stories you introduced in your speech seemed
little moldy.n
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June.

Mine is the Month of Roses; yes, and mine
The Month of Marriages. All pleasant sights
And scents, the fragrance of the poisoning vine,
The foliage of the valleys and heights.
Mine are the longest days, the loveest nights;
The mowers scvthe makes music to my ear;
am the mother of all dear delights;
[ am the fairest daughter of the year.
Henry w. IOnpfellnW.
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Sermons Superseded.

Brooklyn Union.
Within three years the New York daily papers
have stopped printing sermons almost entirely.
They used to make thAn feature in their Mon
day morning issues, but the prize ring and the
pit are in tho asccndency these days.
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A Very Natural Remark.

Texas Siftings.
ut looks like the scene OF great BATTLE" re-
marked a traveller, viewing the work Of a recent
cyclone at the West.
Yes" said the native solemnly, and without
removing his pipe, 1the place was TUX by storm
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The Victory of Love.

1.-THE victory is mine!' quoth she,
He loves me. that | know;
Heart free am I, and JOY to see
His naughty head brought low.
1.-THE victory is mine!' quoth he;
'She loves me--that is plain;
I'm quite heart'whole and sport t viii be
TO rule her sweet disdain.'
'Haw chuckled Cupid looking on
With wickedest design,
"These stupid mortals both are gone
The victory is mine!'
Emma Carleton.
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Wheel or Woe.

She Ito young man who has been talking in a
somewhat gloomy vein)-Aren't you something
of pessmist Mr.. L.?
Mr.. Ii beg pardon.
She-Arent you something of a pessmis
Mr. LIMO; I'm a bicyclist.
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The Unconcerned Mugwumps.

Phiiadelphla PfeSs
The momentous question in Boston just now
is whether Sunday shaving is constitutional or
unconstitutional The mugwumps. of course,
laugh at the discussion of this question. but for
men who have boards it is very important
matter.
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An Ultimatunl.
Tid-Rits.


Mother-Sarah, I'd like some help in the kitch-
en- this morning
Sarah-Oh, mother, Tn dreadfully fatigued,
and then you know have to play tennis this
afternoon for the belt
Mother-Sarah Jane, you'll get it this morning
if you amt out in the kitchen in ten minutes.
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Making His Pa Useful.
uar+fora r;n,os


TIE hopeful six-year-old son of one of Water
bury's best lawyers walked into the dis
trict courtroom the other morning, and present
ing black kitten with string about its neck,
said: Papa. will you take care of my cat until
school is outln
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A Theory About Leavenworth.

Nebraska State Journal
A girl at Leavenworth fell from tree. and
broke an arm. She must have been visitor. If
a Leavenworth girl should manifest enough en-
ergy to climb tree they would at once make her
president of the board of trade
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suiting the Parsons Convenience.

Deacon Skuller-"Good mawnin, parson; Use
been 'pinted committee for to find out when
twculd be 'venient for de bredren en- sisters ter
glib yer a 'sprise party" Parson Holdback-
bout fohty yeahs, chile. It we'll TEX bout dat
time for me ter revamp from de las one."
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Bridgeport News.
p. T. Barpn1n is great card-player Whist
is his favorite game. and he INDUCES himself
whenever friends are present and opportunity
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READING FOR THE DAY.
The sunday-schooi Lesson.
JUNE 81, 1886.
Religions Nntes.

Review for the quarter-in accordance with
the wishes Of each individual school
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WHIMSICALITIES.
An Important Distinction.

At fashionable wedding Mr.. Poor
Clara What pity she should sell herself to
that wheezy seventy-year old skeleton" Mrs.
Rob, it's not sale, only lease"
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Awful State of Affairs in phnadelphia.

PhIadephla hecoTu.
Statistcians declare that tnore are GO, 900 un.
Elerried females in this city between the ages Of
IL and Al
The Dawson journal., 1886-10-21

that the
important meeting Macon that
the the
Columbus
norhward Augusta
point present upon.
position building the
council OF Macon
Railroad
Western subscribed and population
than $500 The
when the city loaded with heavy
SCRIBE
many building
the
Georgia Railroad city Road
and the citizens S50OOO The number railroads.
branches centerng the Railroad Georgia.
new Compa
Macon Atlanta
being RAPIDLY built
scb S5OOOO will be built by the t of November of present
wear On its completion
Savannah Dublin
Railroad
nah Macon distance miles This
road from Macon Florida which makes direct line
es and will afford Jacksonville Florida of ali
by
Lane one of the experienced and railroad
railroad
the Cenra City" territory tributary
roads reach Atlanta Capitol 80 and the 1O3
Northeast
est being i25 miles Seaport Savannah the
miles
- nv south 100 miles; Valley Albany Tomave Cuthber
the State and leading the Chataoohee
ne into the interior
without challenge
80 10 nal therein 1t grana region
outlet the principal base supplies As the Of
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Stop at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL when in Macon, Ca
The Armies Of Germany and France.

Frances Readiness for War; is tho
title of pamphlet which appeared
here toward the end of September, is
already in its fourth edition, and is be-
ing translated into French and Italian.
The author is Prussiaa officer. His
opinions claim to be founded on care
ful study of French affairs and personal
observations made at the last French
Autumn maneuvers. The contents Of
the pamphlet are briefly as follows:
Numerically, the French army is de-
cidedly superior to the German-it has
$4,000 men and 1914 guns more. But
numbers are not everything in this
question. On the German side must
be reckoned the greater uniformity OF
training, which France cannot rival,
because OF her system of dividing the
recruits into two portions, one of
which serves forty months and the
other only eight or ten; greater solidity
OF the cadres, which are stronger in the
time of peace; greater uniformity in
the augmentation of the number of
men; better quality. and better atten-
ton OF the subalterns; strategically
better railways, swifter power of con-
centration, and a greater number of
squadrons and of horses fit for service.
Germany has 372 field squadrons and
9S reserve squadrons; Franco 308 OF
the former and S4 of the latter, in
cluding the African troops. In Ger
many n squadron has $50 horses; in
France nomiDally $50, and really no.
more than l20. The French forts
which guard the road and railway near
the frontier will, contrary tosthe origi-
nal intention, require the defense OF
active troops. The French are war;
like, but not military; the Germans
drink in the military spirit with their
mothers milk. The French have no
permanent commander-in-ch They
are not steadfast in adversity, and do
not willingly follow any leader who
has not bound victory to his chariot
wheels. Political societies exercise "a
disintegrating influence in the French
army, both among officers and men.
In short, there are still many weak
points in that army as regards training,
recruiting and general administration,
which must be remedied before it can
be called ready for war. With refer
cnce to the subject matter of this PAM
phlet, may state that an augmenta-
lion of the German artillery is now se-
tiously intended. The minister of war
seems to favor the project. Berlin Cor.
London Times.