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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26
Baseball.

The following was the result Of the
League games played yesterday:
Philadelphias, 0, New Yorks, z.
Washingtons. II; Bos,ons, 8.
Detroits, 4 Chicagoes, l.
Pit,sburgs, 8; indianapolis, 3.
A box Of DR. David's Vegetable Liver
Pills is worth its weight In gold to .
sufferer with sick headache
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26
hesr the brilliap, speakers who will be

The Chairman OF The COIhmlttee SAID
Yesterday that there would be engaged
some Of the best stump orators IN The
United States. Men who would under.
stand the Mills bill; men who wouiG
know the difference between that bin and
free trade: men who would know now to
tell The workincmen the advantages Of
Democracy and the disadvantage Of mean
RepublicaDism
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26

III AZ one loves to hear the clatter of
machinery ia motion Just let him or her
spend few hours in the east end Of the
Exhibition hall aud they will be sat.
i,hed, az there sill be thousands Of square
feet Of floor space covered with moving
machinery.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26

EULL RESU.VE on WHAT l. BtIAG
DONH

The Senatorial Vacancy Dc'tgates ffoi"
tho city and HunTico SO Constitute the
Nominating Convention Grand Demo
cratic Mass M"et!nG-City Comm ttee'
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26

Tho, is no, great zeal going on in
local politics at the present time. The
civ touniueee inleud doing noble
work, is. tnt occasion for vigorous &C
uon ha. .nj yct afuy'c. When IL does,
the conn ice. are te cna'm'o, NT
William r. o1 oo .oaud equsi 20 the
oCclsiOn.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-26

The clubs when fully organized intend
To- have grand mass meeting of Demo-
cratic voters. There will be ar least six
stands erected and at least thirty thous-
and people are expected to be present
The clubs intend 10 erect the six stands
On the Allen lot where the cornerstone
# he Lee Monument has been laid
lAey VIII surround the open space laid
III there and give everybody chance to
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Read the following: Mr.. G. Il. Morris,
Newark, ARK, says: WITS down with uh.
scoss of Lungs, aud friends and physiviuI-
pronounced me M incurnble consumpiiyc.
Began tkiuE DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, nm now on my third bottle,
and able To- oversee the work on my farm.
II Is the finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Niddlcwart, nc.atur, Ohio, says
Had it not been 10Y DR.. Kings New Dis
covcry for Consumption | would have diol
Of Lung Troubles. Was given mp 10y doe
tors. Am now in best uf hollth.' Try it.
Sample bottles free at Eayuolis y Daniels
drug store. %
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular ns to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the snmo song Of praiso.-A purel
medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed
to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will euro all Diseases of the Liver aud Kid
ncyG, will remove Pimpies, Eoils. Salt
Rhcum, and other affections caused by i'm
pnre blood. VIII drive Malaria from tho
Gybtom aud prevent as well IN cnre MI Ma
hrinl fcvera. FOR cure OF IIoadnt he, Con
stipntion and Indigestion try Electric Bit
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded. Price 81 cents aud ~ go
per bottle Z; Reynolds " Daniels drug
store. %
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Tho Girl I'll we'd should always l'nesd
with her fair hands tho dough,
Because tho stun called bakers bf'N'h
u hard 10 cat AMI tough
She should have learned In early y0''th'
Homo duties oil aud new
And never poul her pretty "'''a'
When helping mo'ner'-'w'
Her temper she mus, sweo'ly mo'lh'
10 nothing h plague,
Ami not desert mo II nho1Ii
Dc stricken with tho asuo'
could cujoy o cup OF tea,
II sweoirned with hcr laughter,
Ana never bet illso IDEA
our happy home liio daughter,
AZ evening. when work r. done,
beside her shall lngcr
And hear tho Gwcct pianos tonN
And heT's--lf sho's singer
II, @, Dodge In Goodall'S Sun
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

EaAMHURG EEGS (Modicatcd) are crystal.
lied fruit Cu thDriiC.
aaAHgzsEtsJi FIGS are discovery OK the
greatest interest to the medical profession.
HAMBURG FEGS are boon to every
household
PaAHGEUWG FEGS arc most delicious lax.
atve, or purgative, prepared from fruit and vcge-
tables.
HAMBURG FEfaS are so perfectly harmless
that they may be administered with entire safety to
an infant.
HAMBURG FtGS are SO eiIicucious to
adults that single dose will prove their value.
zEANEaSgEsG ESSSS are SO elegantly pre-.
pared that thHs reed only to he presented 70 thu
public te become necessity in every household
I'M Oughout the land.
HAMBUlkG FIGS, 25 cents a box. Dose,
ono Fig scpt.20-ml
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
An Intelligent Pushor.

"James," said tho grocer 10 his now boy,
''you want 20 push them Goldfish; wcro over.
stocked on 'en. Sell EN- at 30 cents, and u
they don't go, III put en- on tho bargain
counter next week."
"You'll find them Goldfish very nice,
ma,am,n said James littlo later 10 an old
iady customer, they're dirt cheap at 10
cents, au' It's tho Inst chance you'll have "
buy ON nt that price"
as your Goldfish goin upF
"No, maam; They're go!n' on tho bargain
counter mex week fer what wo lin sit fer
'em. n-Tho Epoch.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
THE STANDARD.
Edited by HENRY GEORGE.
Published Weekly. Price 3 Cents n
Copy; $50 a Year.

TIE STANDARD is devoted TO radical reform in
the methods aud objects Of taxation.
Il holds that no impcs;s whatever, whether Of
,zs;oms duties o. otherwise should Be levied upon
illI.iry or its products uusa The fund provided By
the Increase . Lara values consequent ca Increase
% rop1,aticu shall first have been exhausted.
Holding these views, the s-ASUAED naturally
raase- is.lfoa the ste q free Trade DO th, coming
saiilc wish llg ratriug system % Protection. TaC
rr,ya.En believes 10 Tsyc TrE.c,-a5s7iately and
s-.-1-is g.. Z. .I.lyC- that every man should
t,vs g.. zt-.. ri--tt ~ try l3i scil to Whenever
1-t lu gHatarH- s7n-tet D. nay see 20, without
leave SD o. 55 srtz.s Pa'I 70. G-y r-a O. gov
I-r-.-1.
sc Au--iazs ,...a-- a-0 takes A. iu.,rusi D. IL
great F-1''.-l. rrs are 7-u.si-s - so'1.ion oaa
s-.-s 90 -s-.-f -.. s-s-asr,. Irs e-iuzuE I'll
f--r.t l-n -rtr s-r-----is O. s-T7--t BE- 1llu-.
a- .a-a r.-. .- -steI sIs,-usas tze z----r1i- De-
-Hr 4al-.. a. uHgl
E.a- ESQ ..--H c FHsf--zs. GRE srav-sr- aa-
1-.s fHl-. rr r- H..--.-.aa r. l---sri 90 -. -
.-eas. r.. --.r "s--.E-- r-s-.l.. .s- SEES. r--s-
90 a.-r.-. --E .-s -.t-----r- far-iHs-.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
4 he DprtOrs SlnndCrcd,

Physic;nls are frequently charged with
condomninR all proprietary medicines, which
is fHise. Tho profession, na rule Is made
up Of honorable and learned gentleman. The
proprietors If G. G. G "CerInin Cough
Cure" point With r.ao to the ilpttcrirg
testimonials TINT they have received ut hem,
mud abroad from the medical profession,
recommending this superior remedy.
Sold ami guua II, od 10y Reynolds n
Dnuu's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

We are willing TO boar personal tcstl'
mony to tho efficacy and value of Hoods
Sarsaparila, We have boon advertising some
years in your paper, having used It for
blood impurities with great success. IL II u
preparation of standard mort, made OF per
fcctly pure ingredients, and thoroughly Of
fectivo in cleasng aud purifyingtho system
For eruptions, boils ETC., it can DO relied
upon oyery time. Oar own experience with
il has been most gratifying, and We are
glad to giyo it this enforcement. -Athol
Mass. Transcript.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

MoRmsrowx, Tom, July 4 lOsI

MoBmsrowS, Tom, July 4, lSsS.
The swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Gas
Gentlemeni Five years ago was 20 un'
fortunate as TO contract an extremely had
case Of blood poison, Ny bones achod ond
my muclos began 10 swell aui contract. ]
was under treatment Of ,hs physician from
tho inception of tho discard until found
that he could do me no good, Then through
the advice OF frload began taking :. 5.
:. Your medicine seemed to have m i'm
moiiaio effect. | commenced to Improve o,
once and IN very short tpn, all evidence
Of the disease disappeared, | took SIX bot
ties, and to-day am sound and well. That
was two or three years ago, but have seen
no evidence Of tho return Of tho disease, and
| take this opportunity to thank you foI
what il has done for me, II saved my life,
You can roftr nag one TO mo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

70 THE EpIToW-Ploaso inform your rend-
ers that have positive remedy for the
cbovo namod disease. by its timely use
Thousands of hopeless cases have been per
manontly cured. shall DO glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of Your
renders who have consumption If they viii
send me their express ana post Office address.
Respectfully, +. A. ShOCUM. NJ, G.
Sop 20 ly, lSl Penrl ST. New YORK.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

The Real Secret Of the unparalleled success
of THE CHICAGO DAILY News may be
found in f7vo distinguishing ehGraffer'Sfirs,
which more than anything else have con-
uibuted to its remarkable growth.
FIRST III fsa Daily Pabtyj or BHIy ftqfAs.
hcpeople ofthe busy Westappreciate Keen
" the necessity Of an intelligent knowledge
Of the worlds daily doings, but they are too
busy to waste valuable time in searching
through cumbrous " blanket sheet" news
paper for the real news Of art, literature,
science, religion, politics, and the thousand
and-one things which make up modern CIV
ilization. Theywan news-all the news"
but they don't want it concealed in an over
powcringmassof the trivial andinconsequcn-
tial. 1t is because THE CHICAGO DAILY
News is "aK 7gkeGt and no cAGB," that
its circulation is over :" a million a stFe&.
SEcoND:-Hban INDEPENDENT, ziiatA.telEiFg
Mea0sbabey. The people demand a fair, im-
partial, Independent newspaper, which gives
al tie nc7ys, and gives it free from the faint
of partisan bias With 10 mere political am
bition to crafty, 10 oak to grind, the i'm
partial, independent newspaper may truly be
aguide, philosopher and friend " to honest
mcnofeyery shade ofpolitical faith; andthis
iswhy THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS has to-
day circulation of over "a million u 70tfh."
THE CHICAGO DAILY News now adds to
these two comprehensive elements of Popu-
larity, a third, in its unparalleled reduction
of price to ONE CENT A DAY.
Ii IS al50ayy large cmonsh,-ne7rr loo large.
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS is for sale by
all newsdealers at one Cent per copy, or
will be mailed, postage paid, for $500 per
year, or IS cents per month. The farmer
and mechanic can now afford, as well as the
merchant and professional msn, to have his
metropolitan daily. ..
Address VICTOR 2. LAWSON.
Publisher The Daily News" Chicago.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
Martin Luthor had become distin-
guished at q and at So had reached
his fame.


Oakland City, Ind, Sept. u, 1886.
G. @. O., Certain Chill Cure" il mcot
ing with greater demand than ever at pres
ent have been selling it on guarantee
to break chllis, with privilege III cnse OF
inilure, of customer returning money,
with happy results so far, not bottle hav-
ing been returned.
Yours truly IRA LUTEs, Druggists.
Sold aud guaranteed by Reynolds q
Daniels.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

President Dlaz Of Mexico ia max
ing an honest effort TO keep on friend
~ terms with the United States, The
Tho Mexican government has nm
nounccd that it will punish with death
intcrfcrencos by its soldiers with
American citizens or American laws
when committed on their side OF the
border.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Mas. wIssIow's SOOTHING SYaUP should always
be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves
the little sufferer at once; it produces natural,
Quiet sIeep BY relieving tho child from pam,
and the little cherub swakons as bright as but
ton" II is very pleasant TO taste. 1t Soothes the
child, sotens tho gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind regulates the bowels and il the best known
remedy for darrhra, whether arising from teethng
or other causes, % cents bottle jy5-ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

A fine hond of hair il an Indispensable
0 cement of beauty. Ayers Hair Figor main =
tains youthful freshness nud luxuriance, re,
stores TO faded and gray hair it, original
color, prevents badness, removes dandruh,
and cures scalp diseases. 1t gives perfect
satlgfaCtion
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
RuckIen,s Arnica Snlye.

The Bes, Salvo in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhoum, Foyer
Sores, Tottcr, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all skin eruptiona, and positively
cures piles or no pay required 1t IN guar
anteod to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Rnyuolds & Daniel
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
strychnino puts an end to every i'll.

NoN,@ triflo with any Throat or
NSN v Lung Disease. If you have
O Cough or Cold, or tho children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. It is o positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and GOc
For sale by hAwHoN& BASS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
TnnII Anliclrt Ecmalcs.

Ifyou are suffering from auy disease -
culiar 80 woman. Eralit'iS Female J. ga
9 .ar wall cur You. Try 70.
send Tor oar Treatise on Woman. u .'l0i
fEa, o. any Aides. IT,.
Br,rs.sl-, lt-.rllr Co. Atlanta. ga
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Napoleon Mt rs commanded the NJ
my of Italy, At 30 he WAS one of the
great lnwgiyers of the world. At It
no saw Waterloo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

N'r 2, e. We 81. lff ylla-.t-r- So. .s.-.
York cts. -a-a &C.. Ayr Ss-". r 10
tu-al him Hf q dr. --3 @-H-y fsHH..
rl .a Oh la5 .-T .E1 .rfri---'.g. 0. l-.-.
ID Save -Ht MA r .7.i-. .-1 l.. i.a .s. --.
inv glla be- ulrIv t-. t' a..-.- .-.r-a. b.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Colored babies were one of tho at
tpctions-wo beg pardon, distrac'
tions-of the Eastern Maine Fair
Burlington Free Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

William II. Seward commenced the
practice OF law NJ y, AMI at 81 Was
president of state convention, and
at 81 governor of New York;
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Chnppod hands may bo cured In ono night
by using Chamborllr's Ego and Skin ONT
ncnt az directed with zach box, II also
cures tettor, Ha!t,rheum aud chronic sore
eyes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

DujardIn's Life Essence has marked effect on
the sexual organs, rc,t0rug the torpid nerves and
soothing irritability 1t ia the only reliable and
elective remedy that we have. It is very palataho
also Prico 81 30 pcr bottle. All druggists. 920-l
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

NNn>>>> OF tho good things Of this
lee NSNNSS life are sorrowtully let
nlono on account of Dyspepsia. AClcr's
Dyspepsia Tablets will euro Dyspepsia,
indigestion and Constipation; sold on n
positive guarantee at IS and 90 cents, by
For sale by LAwitoH g. BASS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Bnckingham's Dye for the Whiskcrs is
oasy Of application, aud never foils to col
tho beard brown or black as may bo dobir
ed. Try it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Washington was distinguished
colonel in the army at %, early in
public affairs, commander Of the for
ces at 43, and president at 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Queen Natalie is said to be very
handsome woman. Her husband, too,
makes q pretty spectacle of himself.
Cartoon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Gustavus AdoIphus assembled the
thr ,ue Mt Is. Before he WAS 81 he
was one OF the greatest rulers of Ed
rOpp
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
PATIENTS.

Caveats, and Trade MARKS obtained, and all pRttn
business co rducisi f'r MODERATE FEES.
OUR OFFICE Is OPPOSITE U. & PATENT Of
EICE. We have no sU5-sgencics, 81 business a.
rect hence can trans patent bE-iuHss !H lee 'ar
aud % LESS COST than those remote from Wash
iurtou
SeHd model. drawing, 'or photo, Nth descriptions
We advice Il psieutA5ls 90 Ugt, free ufchArse. oar
Zee not I-r till patent is secured.
Aro,k. How . Obtain rs'srfs," with reference,
g. sJtus clients u y1ur STATE, Coluty, or town
sent tree. Addrers.
a. :. SNOW - CO..
Opposite Patent O1're, Wash.ur'sr, n. {.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Webster was in college at ID, gave
earnest of his great future before no
was rs, and at 80 was tho peer Of tho
nblest man in congress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Lprlirylr Alm= 1ui q Miss Cor
don swan g wilc atilu,.t ~ thr R.l
River. thirty miles north ~ Sherman.
Tex. - get married
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

~ 'M\gESS 1 HsEsE's h Bs5S
soothor at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives tho child ndtural
ease from 2,Gia, Prico rs cents. Sold by
For sale by LAwnoN * BASS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Lord Bacon graduated at Cam
bridge when 1G aud was callodto the
bar ut 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Peel was in Parliament Mt 81, and
Palmerston was Lord OF the Admar-
atty at rs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Ono touch Of yellow fever mlkca q
whole town skin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

N N.o,,,o Blood Elixir In the only
NcSSS' - Blood Remedy guGran-
teed. LISA positive cure for Ulcers, EruP-
tions or SypLilitic Poisoning. Itpurilestho
whole system, and blniahes oil Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. Wo guarantee 1t.
For sne by LAwHov ~ BASS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Salt fish cant be caught in salt wa,
ter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Gladstone was in Parliament Mt %
and ut "a was Lord Of the Treasury
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Prof. Tarloton, the man with the
iron jaw is announced to be married
to the woman with mincing manners.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

A sure cure for seasickness is tc
climb mountain.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3. ~
lauta, Ga, Now York, 7j5 broadway, Lon
don, Eng, 30 Snow Hill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

An air brakc--a roaring kid.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11
FOR MUSICAL PEOPLE!
NlaIH,S MUSICAL JOURNAL

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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

A new tic-a marriage knot.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Judge Story WIS at Harvard AZ IS,
in Congress at - aud Judge OF the
fupromc court of the United States
nj 81.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-10-11

Condo conducted memorable
campaign at II and Mt % he and tn
rcnnc were illustrious.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
The Average Aaan's Verdict.
Julv AtlAnIic.

am of average intelligence, aver age culture, average income. average prejudices, hit tho .jssts milic1. What prompts mo to buy mAgaxinel l approach tho question moro readily because, as the ConxregationAlist mln- istere say nowadays, when they ap- preach the discussion of the use of c ritual, "my position on this point is, on the whole. meliorating one" l buy on impulse.
 No doubt the craving for good It, erature influences me in the long run, and no doubt am influenced by per sistent advertising in \ particular pur. chase; but neither of thesc motives counts for much In swaying my aver ago mind, open tho magazine on the counter of some bookstore, or as 1t alights in my lap with whirl from the deft hand of the train- boy. l take 1t up because have some pleasant associations with the color of the cover. or with the name. If In the list of writers l sce some namc which awakcns In me "reminiscences of a pleasant quarter of an hour, l give my money. Iris little matter decides me.
 Do not say that buy for tho sake of amusement, and must be guarwn- teed beforehand. enjoy the flavor of delicate viands, but l am shy of new cooks. Nor can anybody pre- diet that new dish will please mo.
 Therefore, angry writer, blame no longer the patient editor who rejects your story, which you arc surc would like and buy. l am insoru. table. One can judge of extremes, but not of tho average man. Consider well that If anyone could predict my liking, such one would not long roc main an editor; nor even a publisher. He who could read novel In manu- script and say, "Thc average man will buy this. Print thirty ,housand;" he who could accurately cast the horo. scope of a book, would be possessed of the "potentiallty of wealth beyond the dreams of avarice." He would bc daily more valuable than all writers, for he could forecast the literary future. Such n man is not possible, for he would be able to predict my action, which Is more than 1 can do myself. Perhaps his coming would disturb the intellectual economy of the world. He will not come.
 The other day you told me wrath. fully that an editor told you that hc would readily give Browning five dollars line for A copy of verse which he would not print If he were forced 10 withhold the poets name at the bottom, and certain that the secret of the authorship would not leak out. Blame the editor no longer as "pnr- blind, and soriId, and commercial," but recognize that he frankly admits iis human fallibiity, and say, "Brother, too am iAlliblc," for 1 myself, the arbiter of literary reputa. tion, l the average man, say boldly that l should not read the verse un- lcss the name were appended.