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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
LOCAL RREVITIEs

Rev. Job Turner, Protestant Episcopal Mission.
airy to the deaf. was in the city today.
little child of Mr. Lewis Petty. who lives on
Union street, near Prince, was badly scalded last
night By the upsettng Of pot of boiling coffee.
Charles Coyle, who had been convicted of dis.
orderly conduct in Loudoun county, was brought
here to-dsy by Constable Rodney Mathews and
lodged in Jail. &.
young man named Will Eaton was badly cut
at the bakery of Messrs. G. 3. Hill g. Co. yester-
day evening by striking his head against box OF
glass. He was attended By DR.. Brown.
Mr.. s. N. Garwood, it is said, will be the mana
ger of the Arlington distillery, near this city,
which, as stated yesterday, is being gotten in or
der for the resumption of operations in q short
time.
In response to telegram committee of the
Mt. Vernon Avenue Association will 70 to Rich
mond this evening to urge the passage by the leg
islature Of the bill transferring State claim
against the Government to that association.
The side of the old frame house on the west side
of Fairfax street. between Cameron and Queen,
belonging to Mr.. w. N. Brown and occupied by
colored people, fell in to-day, but was hurt.
The building will probably be torn down as it is
in dangerous condition
Tho police report last night as being mild and
cloudy ILL about o'clock when it became clear.
There were eight dodgers and one prisoner at the
station house The only case before the Mayor
this morning WAS that of Simon Thomas, colored
boy, arrested by Officer Bontz for entering the
dwelling of Ellen Taylor and stealing some rags
therefrom. He was sent to jail for thirty days.
The ship Syren, loaded with lumber from Flor
ida for Washington, arrived here to-day in tow of
the tug Templar and stopped at the chip yard
where she will Tighten before proceeding to her
destination. Tho Syren is handsome ship OF
American build and draws twenty two feet of Wa
ter-one of the heaviest draught vessels that ev-
er entered this port She dragged bottom all the
way crossing Mattawoman shoals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Round Over.

LONDON, March 2-Charlie Mitchell, the
pugiist, was summoned before local msg.
istrate at Chertrey to day to answer to the
charge of arranging for prizs fight with
John L. Sullivan. Mitchell, accompanied
by Charles Rowe!l ard Jake Kilrain appear
ed and disavowed any Intention to break
the peace in England. He was bound over
in 200 pounds. Two sureties qnbl.fed in
100 pounds each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2.
SENATE

The Senate was not in session to-day,
having adjourned yesterday till Monday.
HOUSE.
The Speaker. pro tenn laid before the
House letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury showing the probable loss by de-
struction Of United States bonds.
Mr.. Kinley, Of Ohio, secured unanimous
consent to have printed in the Record me-
mortal signed by glass blowers protesting
against reduction of duty on imported
window glass as proposed by the Mills tariff
bill
The Committee on Rules reported a res
olution which Was adopted providing for an
evening session every Friday for the con-
sideration of private pension and political
disability bills.
The Committee at 1:3O p. m. went into
a Committee OF the Whole on the private
calendar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
The Rarest of combinations.

True delicacy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup OF
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popular.
It cleauses the System. cures Cosliveness,
etc. F. s. Leadbeater & Bro agents, Alex
audria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Turkey and HsuIsaria.

Moscow March The Gazette Govern.
ment orgap) says that Turkey will declare
Prince Ferdinand nsutper in Bulgaria and
will interfere with military force to estab
lish status there in accordance with the
Berlin treaty, either on receiving mandate
from all the powers or carte blanche from
Rnasja
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Give Ely,s Cream Balm trial TIL

Give EIy's Cream BnIm trial. This
justly celebrated remedy for the cure of cstarrh,
hay fever cold in the head, &c, be obtained of
any reputable druggist AID may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above COM
plants and will give immediate RELIEF. 1t is not
liquid, snuff or powder, has no offensive odor
and can be used at any time with good results, as
thousands can testify, among them some of the at
taches of this ofice-spirit Of the Times, May %,
1859
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Suicide.

LYNcHBURe, Va, March. 2-The I'D
yancs Bristol, Tenn, special says W. w.
James, jr., a prominent merchant Of this
place, committed suicide last night by shoot
ing himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Petition Denied.

SAN FRANCISCO, March The Supreme
Court has denied the petition CT he Sharon
heirs for rehesring of the case in which
the lower court decided that Sarah Altbea
Hill now Mrs. Judge Terry, was legally
married to the late Senator Sharon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

WEATHER IN FEBRUARY.-The maximum
temperature during February occurred on
the Goth, when the the-mom ,,er registered
bl. The minimum was 13o on the 10th and
l6 h. The mean temperature was 36' Rain
fell On thirteen days. The total precipita-
tor was SlS inches. There were clear
and 9 fair days. Prevailing direction of the
wind WAS northwest. The highest velocity
of the wind was 80 miles an hour on the 18Th.
Light frost occurred on the 18th, 10Th. 22l
and oath; killing frost ia the I'd, Sd, 18th
and 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
The Crown Prince

SAN RENO, March 2-The German Crown
Prince was on the balcony Of his villa this
morning. He was most of the time invisi-
Bile from the outside He, too, locks and feels
better than he has tor several days past.
The throat discharge is still much tinged
c-ith hlo,d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

To BE RAIsED.-Capiain John T. Hay den
and number of men will leave here to-
morrow on the schooners Caroline and Kit
ty Ann to raise the sloop which was sunk
off Maryland Point during the recent freeze,
an account Of which has been published.
The bugeye which was sunk at the same
time was raised and brought to this city
some time since. The crews of the sunken
vessels it will be remembered were taken off
BY the steamer Jane MoselY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
TsLRaR.zPHEc DISPATCHES.
Counsel Fees.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzE1TE[
RICHMOND, Va, March. 2.-The Senate
has agreed to appropriate 81 900 each to Mr..
Conkling and Mr.. Tucker for representing
Virginia in the Supreme Court of the United
States in the coupon cases. B. P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

Atlantic and Pacific road is complete
throughout the entire line, and business on
the road is virtually suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Sixty Persona Drownad

LONDON. March. 2-The French schoon.
or de Fieur Ia Nor has founded of the
Island OF Cayenne. Sixty passengers were
drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
Railroad Strike.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, March 2.-The
strike of conductors and brakemen on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
aIgsanlIrIa 0axetis.
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FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 2.
LOCAL MATTERS.

For ta, section light to fresh eastsry .1's
. a...bsr with rail-
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,:tuilt -. a. ed & Co. will at an early day
b .,on -e resting ST their wharf for unloading
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Holm s. REACH. clark.

MY WIFE, ALICE c. GREEN. having left my
lH1 bed and board, this is to give notice that
will not be responsible for any debts contracted
by her after this date.
Ii JOHN e. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

POTOMAC FULL.RoE HERRING, Fat Mack
L ere Bloaters, Scotch Herring and Cod Fish
for sale by
feb17 j. Y MlLBOhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02
NHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

To the Sergeant of the city Of Alexandria, greeting:
Whereas in a certain suit in equity lately de-
pending in tho Corporation Court of the city of
Alexandra between Daniel F. Hooe's executrix,
who sues sc, plaintiff, against Philip H. Hooii,
Alfred Poor and Elizabeth B. Hoof, defendants,
before final decree was had therein; Philip IL.
Hoofi. one Of the defendants, departed this life
leaving. we are informed, the following child
rem and heirs. at law, to wit Philip Henry HooT,
James l. Hoof, Mary Ann Smith, Virginia Hooh,
- Uoof Rosa Hooff and the children and heirs
Of Lucon B. Hooh, whose names are unknown, all
bsing twenty oEe years o. age except the children
and heirs of Lucien B. Hoof the last named be-
ing infants under twenty. one years of age.
Therefore we command you that you make
known, according to law, to the said Philip Henry
Hoofr aud - Hoof, his wife, James l.. Hooff
and - Hootf, his wife, Mary Ann Smith, Vir-
GINA Hoof, = Hoof, Rosa Hooff and the widow
aud heirs of Lucien b. Hooh, whose names are
Court on the LIST day Of the April term 1883. to
unknown, that they be before our said Corporation
show, if anything for themselves they have or can
say. why the said suit and the proceedings there
in had should not stand and BIO received against
them aud be in all things in the same plight and
condition as it was at the time of the decease Of
the said Philip II. Hoof, and further to do and
receive whatever said Court shall in that part
consider, and have then there this writ.
Witness John 8. Beach. Clerk of our said
Court, at the Court House thereof, this LIST day of
March, 1888, aud in the 18TH year of the Com
monWeath.
mh2 w4w JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

ICE SKATES are very cheap this year, aud we
i have nice line. They make Christmas gift
that always delights the boys and girls
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

NoRN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, Just
" received at 1913 King street, corner Of Royal;
wholesale and retail.
sepS j. L. CREIGH1ON q SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

NNAMELED KETTLES of all sizes, Apple and
T. Pesch Parers Enterprise and other Mea. Cut
ters for sale cheap at 1928 King corner of Royal ST.
sorS IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

HOMEMADE CASsIMEREs-A large assert.
II ment at prices to suit the times. An e1ami-
nation of them solicited by
oct8 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

~. NE SINGING PLGRIM.-Tbe exhibition
.' oy Philip Phillips at the Opera House
d. usaI was entertaining in the highest
r,s s,'s he took his audience by panoramic
1'eya'ce fsom New York and left them,
1 ,t' travelling extensively. at Bombay. To.
. sr, ne viii leave Bombay, visiting Joppa,
Ba. 'u', jerusalem, then to Naples, Venice.
los r'' =, where all leading objects OF
Jim =" be shown. His allegorical ex-
md , .1t OF Christ, from birth to ascension
trs 1 W.. Of the lost sheep" will be instruc-
spli,s aS ~ beautiful. Mr.. Phillips gives an
lsr, mango OF programme at each enter
so,.o@l There will be no matinee to.
~S''U" as advertised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

r EADBEATER'S POROUS PLASTERS, equal
l to any plasters made, and at much lower
prices. Sold by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

The Senate was not in session to-day
having adjourned yesterday till Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

sl,, sAias -Mr. David Merchant. an old
h tb au "a "a Leesbarg, died on Thursday last
IT, IT, ~ !, 3 year OF bis age.
|lotnSa ngaly Ellen Hatcher, wife Of Mr..
Nun,, u cher, near Lincoln, in Loudoun
sse y "'o on Monday last at an advanced
|C.r, Mar. Mary Carr, widow of the late Thos.
% So y. aLoOdoun county, died 10 Leesbuig
" IO "a nOrning.
Q! 6is b nlcaolss Hogan died at the residence
d. S"9s'heT, Mr.. Patrick Hogan, near Al
siPspcs5 county, on Sunday last at an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

NooD AND CHEAP.
Cross & BLACKWELL'S FINE PRESERVES
In Lib glass jars, only 18c each at
jan26 J. c. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

Urine MOCHA, MARACAIBO, OLD GOVT
L JAVA, LA GUAYRA snd RIO COFFEEs,
freshly roasted, for sale by
jan4 ). Z. MIl.bORN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

GLOyEs! GLOVES "A new assortment of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin, embroidered back,
lined and unlined received this day at
dcc13 AMOS B. SLAYMAEER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

PERsoNAL-Rev. DR.. Bullock, ex- Chap
aa Of the Senaie5 aud his wife entertained
party OF their friends in Washington on
Wednesday evening. Miss Scott, of Naples,
iIaiy' con7in of General Black and Mrs.
BACK, gave several excellent Rotations,
9sd Mis- Pike, daughter OF General Albert
IKE played number of selections on the
aaqo. Among the guests were First
assistant Postmaster General Stevenson,
GTleial Black, Commissioner OF Pensions;
huge and Mrs. Hoge. Mis-. Senator Daniel.
Ns Somervliie, MIS-. Walsh, Mrs. Gray,
~ 81. aCd Mrs Bullock, of Lexington, KY;
SS. ,G Tom Green of Kentucky, Rev. MIR.
~. "3lle Rev. Dr. Bartlett, F. J. Lavender,
u tas New York Herald reports that Mr..
TTnM suIIy president of the Richmond sDd
ii s ! FONT Railway Company, is seriously
"'a b. Augustine, Fla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

TRICYCLE., for girl or boy, steel wheels; man
L utacturer's price, SIS; offered at $50; new
and in good orjer at
dec12 AMOS b. SLAf MAhEhS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

THoPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, or
~ hand and for sale at small advance at 32e
King, corner of Royal, by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

CHOICE ARTICLE OF ENGLISH BREAK
an mh sASi lea 'u'' i'' j. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

NEW BEANS and BOMINY just received by
" oct4 JC MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-02

Three sizes-$1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale BY
feb27 ". r. CREIGHTON & co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1888-02-17
THE DIRT DAUBER.
A Lesson w hich Scientists May Learn FroI
This Strange Fellow.

Lesson w hfch Scientists May Learn From
This Strange Fellow.
"Did you ever study the dirt daub-
err said Mr.. Joseph OrmOnd. at is
a very curious fellow He builds him
a little mud house on the wall, deposits
an egg in it, catches half dozen
spiders, or flies, stings them into in
sensibility, puts them in the house
around the egg, closes up the door and
goes about his business. These spiders
are not killed. When the dirt dauber
stings them, he injects a poison into
them which paralyzes them. It sus-
ponds life, and does not produce death.
There is no decay, no shrinking. The
spider remains plump, and precisely as
it was in life, but is unable to move.
When the young dirt dauber matches
out, he lives on these spiders until he
is able to crack the shell of his house,
and go out into the world.
''Wen, what is fhe point of all this?'
Very important. Chemistry is the
coming science A chemist declares
that he can analyze almost any sub
stance given him. When he once dis
covers the elements out of which it is
made, he can reproduce it in guam
tity by combining those ele-
ments. Now, the dirt dauber in
jects into the spider some liquid
poison that simply arrests the vital
functions, without bringing about de-
cay. Suppose a chemist now can an
alyze this liquid poison, and ascertain
ing its elements, reproduce it in
quantity. Then the world would be
revolutionized. You could take a
thimbleful of it, inject it into an OK
and he will keep fresh for fifty years.
You could paralyze poultry with it, OF
any sort of animal you desire to keep.
Why, even murderer could be handled
with it. Instead of hanging the MUIR
derer, just condemn him to fifty years
of paralysis Inject your poison into
| him and lay him on the shelf. This
would do away with jails, by establish
/ ing criminal warehouses, in which
malefactors could be slowed. Suppose
| YOU take man who is out of joint
with hS times. He can paralyze him
! self and leave instructions to his pos
terity to withdraw the poison at the
| end of hundred years. He can then
come back on deck again, and live out
his time under new and improved con-
ditions. There is a great future in
this thought. The only thing is to gel
a large dirt dauber, collect a quantity
of his self-acting an@sthetic, analyze
it, then synthetic 1t, and you have the
whole thing fixed. "-AtlaUtG CoHstitu
! finn
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1888-02-17
A SINGULAR STORY.
Marvellous Adventure of Blind and Par
a1yzed Young Woman.

Marvellous Adventure of a Blind and Par
a1yzed Young Woman.
The VoIkszettung of the city Of Tilsit,
Prussia, reports: A girl of twenty-five
has been left blind and paralyzed by a
fever. She had consulted a number of
physicians and had heen under treatment
at the hospital of the University at
Koenigs berg. One day the poor patient
was sitting alone in her room, when an
unknown individual entered and seized
both her hands. She was frightened and
attempted to knock with her chair to call
for her family, when the intruder made
her feel broad knife, telling her he would
stab her if she made the slightest noise.
How long he held the patient in that
manner is not stated. On leaving her he
said he would leave an explanatory paper
in the loft upon which her room opened.
Immediately after the girl heard noise
like the cracking of burning wood and
smelled smoke filing her room. She gave
the alarm, and her parents ran upstairs.
They found small fire in the loft, but it
was easily extinguished. When they
entered the room they found the girl in a
great fright, but were most jOyfulIy sur
prised when she opened her eyes and
could see them. She could also move her
limbs little and there is good hope now
of her entire recovery. They found the
paper the strange visitor had said he
would leave, bat there was nothing writ
ten ON it but few unin telligible words
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1888-02-17

There! 1 had read those very words
in 'Thunder-Tom the Terror of Taro-
tutesr' when the three old scouts
turned on a defenceless little band of
four hundred Pawnees and drove them
across the mountains. Now 1 was to
see some real Indian fightingi But in
my unsettled state of mind, feared
that 1 could not enjoy the scenery as /
should. so while the other boys pre-
pared for war. and ITO get scalped for
their pains, / heroically volunteered to
return to camp for reinforcements, and
while the savages proceeded to shoot
Bill Cole and his companions full of
fiint-headed arrows. l returned to
camp at my highest rate of speed.
arrived at daybreak and gave the
alarm.
After due deliberation, which lasted
until the danger must certainly be
past, and the Indians in Mexico, the
new wagonmaster, Sam Eppes, dis
patched twelve trusty riflemen to re-
turn with me and search for the re-
mains, if there were any. After ar
irving at the scene of the massacre, we
were not long in finding the remains,
which we carefully packed IN val;se,
and returned to camp. The ride to
camp was very exhilerating, and it is
safe to say that the return was made in
one-fifth of the time that had been
necessary for us to reach the scene OF
battle that morning.
On the following morning the re-
mains were reverentiy planted near a
mesquite bush, and appropriate cere-
monies conducted, which consisted III
all hands getting drunk, and waiting
for more Indians. Luckily, the whisky
gave out in about a week and the train
was again put in motion.
l lived to reach Fort Leavenworth
again, and just in time to witness
Judge Lynch's little game. The boys
didn't use the drop like they do in the
East. They merely attached the moose
end of the rope to the victim and
launched him into eternity by throw
ing the rope over the stockade, and
the willing hands at the other end
backing off like bay mare when il
sees a brass band for the first time.
After the victim is pronounced ''done
| fer" the committee on reception
throws in an accompaniment of about
thirty loads of buckshot without any
| further charges. In those good old
days, being hung was the only luxury
unchanged for.
1t is needless to say that my return
/ trip on the Missouri river steamer wa:
a luxury, and when Brazos Pete killed
the monte man, / mustered up courage
enough to ask him to take drink
which he did.
l have been in the Far West many
times since, and faced dangers more
trying by far, but have never enjoyed
them SO hugely as 1 did that little rur
across the plains when a boy =
Parker, IN PecE'S San.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1888-02-17
CURING A GRowLER.
Heroic Treatment Administered by a G
cagO Newspaper Man.

Heroic Treatment Administered by a Chi.
cage Newspaper Man.
have friend, an elderly gentleman
old enough to have become level-head-
ed long ago, buthe hash until lately
who has been always and forever growl-
ing ut men and things. Ihate chronic
growler as l do a barking dog. But
this old friend of mine, much as he
growls and snaps, never bites. One
day last week he and l were trudging
leisurely along on Dearborn street.
''Do you know Jim Chards?'' he asked.
Yes" L replied, like a book. "
well, do you know he is the most
uncomfortable fellow in all this town.
for man who is comfortably off?''
How sop / asked. Because" re-
marked my growing friend, che frets
and stews and scOlds over some thing
or other whenever l meet him, and
I've got so [ can't endure the sound of
his voice. had to laugh right out
couldn't help it. ''What are you laugh
ing at p" he demanded, petulantly.
''Win you agree not to be offended if I
tell you candidly what I'm laughing
atP'' I replied. He agreed not to be
offended. ''Wel, then" said /, taking
him by his arm and looking him
full in the eye, you and Jim
Chards, as uncomfortable men and
chronic GROWERS, are as much alike as
two pea-pods-don't you know it P''
The old gentleman was struck as if by
lightning, and stood stock still in the
middle of the sidewalk. What [ told
him was the blunt truth. If I hadn't
promised not to take offense, I'd knock
you down and tramp upon you, right
| here and now, he exclaimed, with fire
in his eye; and tearing his arm out of
my friendly grasp, he fled as if he had
been sent for Three days later I met
him over at the club. ''Mr. Stroller"
/ said he, in a low, confidential tone of
voice, Il owe you thanks for friendly
/ favor you did me the other day. You
/ told me that l was as uncomfortable a
man and as bad a growler as jim
/ Chards. 1 Immediately went home
and gave myself a very serious self
examination, and, to my astonishment,
/ I came to the conclusion that you spoke
/ the truth. Accept my thanks. I have
reformed, and never growl will you
hear from this old dog again" 1 be-
lieve he will keep his word. He is "a
man of his word. - as his broker and
/ his banker would tell you. But how
/ queer it is that we are quick to see
I Others faults without discovering our
own! Weak creatures we are-aren' t
we?-aIl of usi- Chicago Journal