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RED-TICKET DAY.
READ CAREFULLY.

GENTS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
soc salSrisgsn Undershirts. sizes "a. SO. 49, and
i Lot Of els Nainsook and Lon.dale Cambria
Ia, ssAssEs xk 81 aiAsDKEncH1EEs
viri si i fsS:ss ~ Hsm....ss.s
h.ndi'r'hisfi Msfs & p af5aigf III ssfa
Sailor Hats. trimmed, eolors navy tan. brown white
Gsso 81 A h, Ses ESs{ & s
= SIoAk a zSNP SUIT DEPARTMENT.
Actual value $50 friday. sIs n5 o. '"fn'' 0''''
4 Small Lot Of Chidren's Jerseys in all sizes and
'0l0r' Sold 81 Soss e f hsb yssk sff
eo oGr 80 @ La susne' Corset in 'ssssn or
Our Use sq%Msr B.lTor.l slirss Friday SIC.
Regular price zoe Friday. lsc; pair.
white and eus Ess9a5 gFse as EFaay s5
12 pair Of Lace Pillow shans Worth Soc pair
Lot Of stamped Linen Bibs. Worth 1sc Friday.
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT ~
d9o fs rsx r. o. Imitation Madras Worth l2c
Skin Rugs sS SSEssf SEb.E E5iaay,s,.
Another Lot of Steel Scissors. Worth 25c to 4Oc
i Lot Large Brass Photograph Frames. Worth Csc
49,, ., TOILET TOILET soops DEPARTMENT,
day, Zoe.
Lot Of SanGlaneue's Face Powder Worth Csc Fri
day. DC. q box
JEwELRY DEPARTMENT.
Lot OF Oxydized Pins. Worth "5 and Csc. Friday
Lot of Silver and Rhine stone Hairpins Worth so
and 7Jc. Friday. SOC
LADIES' NECKwEAR DEPARTMENT
l Lot of Net Fichus Worth 25c. Friday, l2hc
Lot Of all silk black Spanish Fichus. Worth Sl2a
Friday, Toe
,Ia. DRESS TRIMMING DEPARTMENT.
Lot OF Black Beaded Capes. We're %. Friday a., So
Big bargains IN odd pieces of Black Lace Flouncinss
yard. worth az so
LACE AND EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENTS.
i Lot OF 4O-iDch Plat Val FlouncingsL Worth 81.
Friday. SOC. q yard.
Lot Of Real Terchon Lace. Worth 10 to l5c yard.
Friday, DC. yard.
Big bargains in odds and ends Of Swiss Flouncings:
5Oe. yard worth loc; DC. yard, worth 81.
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Cases short Lengths of Best Lonsdale Cambria.
Regular price l25sc. Friday, Toe Q yard.
z Cases Short Lengths of Best Merrimac Shirtine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

Col Ingersoli said in last nights eulogy nearly
everything pleasant that could be suggested of
Roscoe Conkling, and did full justice to his great
qualities, but he omitted to present the crowning
evidence OF pre-eminence which is furnished by
Conkling's recently published Will A lawyer who
leaves short, simple and valid will Is as great
rarity as the combination Of shrewd politician,
brilliant orator and honest man which Colonel
lngersoll portrayed and eulogzed-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

Not that Georgia and Alabama love their iron
Industries and growing manufactures less, but a
President and participation in control OF the Ma.
tional Government more. No discordant note as
yet destroys the harmony OF the concert OF demo
cratic conventions In praise OF Cleveland and tariff
reform.
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WANTED-IOTS

WANTED-T0 PURCHASE STABLE LOT
w near Scott Circle. also one near corner Rhods
Island and Connecticut avenues Apply CIIARIEs
EARLY, 6o3 18th st. mx5-lw
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BOARDING.

4 WHITE CATERER HAS NOW CHARGE OF
IN the Belmont Cafe, SI3 18th St NV. and can &C
colnmodate few more guests with first-class boar
myl0-6t'
DARTIES COMING TO NEW YORK CAN FIND
pleasant accommodations reasonable rates at
$50 9TH ave. A. ARMSTRONG. my1-eo0
SDQ = ST. n. W.. ONE LARGE DELIGH IFUL
l%lc second floor front room: also a number of
smaller rooms in the rear with table board: splendid
shade in front Of house. myq-St.
L ARGE, COOL AND NEWLY FURNISHED
II Rooms, with Board, single en-suIte; strictly
hrst-csss; transients, 81 per day. The WEBS TEX,
5l3 18th ST. NV. my5-8nn
IrOR RENT-60l ST. WITH BOARD, SEW
II eral large. pleasant south-front reduced
rates for summer. Transient aud table boarders
coLnmodated. ap21-2w.
DOARDING-LARGE. PLEASANT, wEIL-FUR-
ID nished Rooms, with Board. At THE AUBURN
pennsylvania ave. cor. 22d st. NV. nhO-3nl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

The copyright bill has passed the senate, only
ten votes being cast in opposition TO IT. such
smooth sailing Is not expected for the measure at
the other end OF the Capitol, but 1t is hoped and
believed that In spite OF the lateness In the session
the House viii ind time 70 indorse the bill by a
good majority, and thus encourage honest dealing
and the growth OF American literature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

The struggle for the democratic nomination for
ice-President is becoming almost as entertaining
TO people outside OF politics that which is going
on among the republican candidates for the higher
Office. In the present phase OF this contest the
democratic political artists are apparently re-
quired TO select between Gray and Black, as the
somber background OF the presidential ticket. The
Pension Commissioner and the governor OF
Indiana are not hacking at each others
regulations or trying TO damage their sew
eral rivals, but actually vie In politeness
Mr.. Gray Is all sweetness in his references to his
domestic foe, Mr.. Mcdonald. Gen. Black. has dis
covered that First Assistant Postmaster General
stevenson has a little boom OF his own, and now 1t
is the chief business OF the Black forces to praise
MI stevenson behind his back and Impress upon
every Illinois democrat their opinion that he
would make the finest governor the state ever
knew. While bitterness is developed in the clash
Of republican presidential candidates, the demo-
cratic contest for nomination as vice-Pres1dent
thus overfiows with sweetness
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w. NJ. SHusrER & SoSs

New SPRING GooDs
We have Just received another fresh assortment Of
SPRING and SUMNER GOODS. comprising . full
line Of Fable Francois. Peau de soie and Msscott
silks. all grades. Black Silk Lace F1ouncings and
China Silks. Grenadines, and French Satteens LINEN
sheetings and Pillow Linens all widths; DaInask Ts-
BILE Cloths. all sizes, with Napkins to match.
HOOE, BROS. co.
mh1-3m 1928 IT.
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The New York World published its fifth ami.
versary number this morning, removing in honor
OF the occasion the bushel under which It is ac.
customed 70 keep It's light hid. The Worlds won
derful success Justies occasional sef-congrarula-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

HIDE AND SEEK
is not the game we arc playing at We do not employ
language or means to mislead the people We wish
them to KNOW what we are doing.
KNOW, THEN,
THAT we selling Slater Flannel Suits
(blue). strictly Atwood and fast color st. o. SO
KNOW ALSO
THAT we are selling nobby Check Suits
strictly allwoo. all sizes. from "a to 49, At sS as
KNOW AND PROFIT BY1T
THAT we are selling handsome basket
woven Getaway suits. strictly Atwood at. .s1o75
KNOW AND REJOICE IN THE KNOWLEDGE
THAT we are selling nns Prince Albert
Suits tblack) with silk fscingh 1850
PARENTS OUGHT TO KNOW
THAT we selling Childrens suits
NOT Atwood all sizes from to IA years Ut o. 2S
woRKINGMEN SHOULD KNOW
THAT we are selling Touch Tucker
Tweed Trousers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAIR
ALL CLASSES AND CONDITIONS OF PEOPLE
SHOULD KNOW
THAT WE ARE SELLING
FINE READY.MADE CLOTHING
AT EXACTLY TEN PER CENT ABOVE THE
ACTUAL COST OF MANUFACTURE
VICTOR T. ADLER's
10 TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. 10
s2T and 02s 9TH st NV corner Massachusetts, ave.
Strictly One Pr,cA
Open Saturday until IL m my7
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FOR RENT-OFFLCES

INOR KENT
Several very desirable office rooms in The Gov,r',
building, l4l9 81. NV. Aprly -
TAoS J. FISHER SCo
myO-bt 1924 It nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

Vienna, as the leading musical city OF Europe
has BY decree OF the Imperial Government ban
1shed organs grinders from It's streets Would that
Washington, In the undaunted protection or the
musical ear Of its people from grinding ASA ults
might become the Vienna OF America,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-10

Asanticipated, Governor Hill, Of New York, vetoes
the high-icense bill, and the political merry-go-
round OF republicans, prohioitionists, democrats,
and sAloon-keepers begins again In that state
Chauncey n Depew has bought a new house,
In view Of the many political booms brought 10
grief by such Investments it Is evident that Mr..
Depew Il not superstitious
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LOST AND FOUND.

AOOl AMI EOO MI.
r osr-FEMALE SCOTCH TERRIER on THE
~ evening of the 9Th. liberal reward will be puid
BY the owner, TIA stnw. mylO-3ts
Il OsT-TUEsDAY MORNING. THE srH, ON nth
IL st., between fennA and Il 1T. n W.. about
O'Clock BY servant girl small brown purse contain
Ing e1.24 suitable reward by leaving same. sd-
dressing LUCY WATTS. at 5l1 1t. se- 1r
II OsT.-TUEsDAY. A SMALL oPEN-FACE SILVER
1lWatch with Gold Chain attached Reward II re-
turned to 3l9 1lth St aw. lts
EQUNDAoN MONDAY, ONE NEwFoUNDLAND
Il Dog Owner can have same by calling at 504 f4th
st. n. ". and pay chsrees- 1t
II osT-oN MAY 9, 1883. A GOLD HORSESHOE
salnsd n % T isis istS q Liberal reward r.
7 osT-oN THE 9TH INSTANT. AT NATIONAL
~ Museum or on tibet cars. Pair Of Gold trimmed
Eyegiasses Reward viii be paid for them n left az
12O6 1t le
III osT-ABOUT s PM. SATURDAY, MAY 5TH.
~ near corner Of Pennsylvsnia ave and 5th st,
PERI reward VIII be paid II returned 10 the sddress
on the envelope or 70 1862 New Hampshire aveme 81
4 osT-wHITE SETTER DOG, WITH LIGHT
~ brown marks; tag 1862 AsuitAble reward viii be
paid Tor his return informston &C 14l6 fcnnslvs
mia ave- mye-3r
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
HIGH LIFE IN NEW YORK.
Queer Doings Mt Recent Entertainment nj
Mrs. H{cks.LOrd's.

Mrs. Hicks.LOrd's.
New YORK, Feb 10.-To-day's lisa ue Of o
popular society journal, TO,cn Topics, con
tans some brutally frank revelations con-
corning Mrs. Hicks-Lord's super-swell ball
of last Saturday night, which, whether
they are true or not, can not fail to create
panic In super-sweildom. No event OF
this season, barring, perhaps, Mrs. w. II.
Vanderbilt's grand reception, ranked Mrs.
Hicks-Lord's ball for lavishness Of expend!-
ture on flowers. decorations and collation. or
for the lofty character of the invited
guests. Miss Rose Cleveland, Countess
Esterhazy and Mrs. Fred Grant were
among those who received with the host
ess. The society reporters had carte
blanche for unlimited adjectives in their
accounts of the party next morning.
Now comes the shocking disclosure that
half, or nearly half of those who attended
this heightened affair were not invited, but
simply slipped through the unguarded
doors and found the buffet as soon as posi-.
bic. Among these contraband guests
horror on horrors head-were no less than
three demi-mondaines whose faces were
fam liar to every man about town present,
though not of course 10 the lady of the
house. Such, at any rate. is the story told;
dNu NOESc Sui. IL WOTSc WeIc pOSSiO.e. SC.
ciety men and women, too, of distinguished
names and large bank accounts, got
drunk at the buffet and behaved in dis
graceful form. One pretty young
woman, it is said. the wife OF Il prominent
merchant, was folowe! from room to
room by a scottish old millionaire Of seventy
who insulted her with all sorts Of pro.
posals. Men grabbed women in passing.
One young swell threw out of rare vase
bunch of costly roses and filled the dish
with punch, which he drank of with hilari-
Gus gustc. Filling the vase again, he
showercd the punch over the naked should
ers Of a group Of ladies near by. Another
man got SO drunk IN the dining room that
he attempted 10 undress. A well known
clergyman. who is described as a reverend
rounder'' by the writer of this charming
article, distinguished himself at the buffet,
and in starting for home lighted a cigar at
the door aud pulled the smoke in the faces
OF the lady guests. Such are only a few of
the "reminiscences reduced to black and
white in the journal mentioned. However
much they have been talkel about before,
they are bound to create a sensation in
their present form.
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Sabine Pass Road.

kASsas CITY. Mo-, Feb. ia meeting
Of the stockholders Of the K. {. d :. T.
railway was held at the company's fices
in the Bayard building Yesterday morning
q: which the capital STOCK was increased
from s, 10000 10 SS,00toO0 and the bonded
indebtedness from S2.4S5,GoJ to S3.UvJ.OJa
TIE contracts for the construction Of
the line between Kansas City and
Pierce City, including grading, ties, rails.
fastenings. masonry, bridges, fencing. de-
pois, yards. ETC., was let to the Kansas
City q Sabine Pass Construction Company,
officers Of which are the officials o. tue
railroad company. II is the Intention 10
complete that part of the line, which is liz
miles in length. this year
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
DEFAlCATiONS.
Serious Charges Against u Catholic Prizes
i'm Boston.

Serious Charges Against u Catholic Priest
I'm Boston.
BosToN, Feb. 1G.-Following close upon
the Crowley defalcation came the news of
another irreguarity, this one involving Il
priest Of the Catholic Church. 1t is safe to
say that the surprise which accompanied
the announcement Of Crowley's fall from
grace was no greater than that which is
caused by the information that the books
Of Father d. II. Roche, superintcnd-
ent Of the Working Boys Home on
Bennett street, were mixed. Father
RoShe has had charge of the institu-
tion for long time. Last week his resig-
nation was announced aud was received
with surprise, which was mingled with re-
gret when II was declared that ill health
compe. led him to give up the work he had
followed SO faithfully for years. His res
ignation was asked for by Archbishop Will
lians as result Of Investigations made by
Father Hugh p. Smith, a trustee Of the in.
stltutiou, and others.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
SHERMAN IN NEW ENGLAND.
He Addresses the Young Mems Republican
Club ut Providence, II. 1.

He Addresaea the Young Mems Republican
Club at Providence, II. L
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 1.-The Young
Mems republican Club was addressed last
evening by Hon. John Sherman and Hon.
Z. II. Grosvenor, member Of Congress
from Ohio Senator Sherman opened his
address by referring to the suspicious
opening of the Presidential campaign and
the important influence that young mems
Republican clubs would exert upon the po-
litical movements of the day. He con.
trasted the principles of the Republican
and Democratic parties, from the in
ception Of the former, the Republican
party having put liberal construc-
ton upon the Constitution. while Demo
Gratis regarded it as q mere confederacy Of
hostile. warning States. Under the ad-
ministration OF the Democratic party there
was no National circulating medium, be-
cause in their view there was no power in
the Constitution to authorize it. During
the war the Republican party gave the
country grecnbacks and established a sys-
tenn Of National banks, the best ever de-
vised by man, SO at the present time the
promise of the people OF the United States
to pay $1,000 was worth more than any
bond of any country in the civilized world.
The Republican side did not believe this
country was composed OF discori-
ant States. but firmly believed the
country had right to protect its
industries, and that right reached to
the very foundation OF the Government.
The Democratic party did not believe the
Congress of the United States had any
power to levy taxes or impose duties, but
if done it should be for revenue only, not
to protect or foster any home industry, or
for any beneficial results. 1t has been uni
versally held by the Republican party that
Congress had that right. Alter the war
the reduction Of tho internal tax was be-
gun by the Republican party until nothing
was left except upon spirits, tobacco and
beer, and al manufactured articles that
could not be produced IN this country were
put upon the free list, and later on tea and
coffee were placed on the free list, SO that
practically now one-third Of all the i'm
ported goods were free, and the country
has more enlarged free trade than ever ex-
listed in the world.
He spoke in most vigorous denunciation
Of the immigration into this country Of
communists, anarchists and socialists.
Touching upon the tariff upon wool and
sugar, he said the Democratic party would
take the tariff of wool but s.renuously OBJ
jected to the reduction Of two cents on
sugar, for the reason that sugar was grown
in the South. He would take the tariff of
Of sugar and give the grower a bounty.
He then entered into an exhaustive analysis
of the proposed reduction Of the tariff on
wool and vigorously debated the expedi-
ency of such course by abiding to the
probable disastrous effects upon Western
wool growers and contrasted it with the
benefits which might be derived by the
Eastern manufacturers. The address was
frequently applaudei.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
Princeton's New Presjd.n..

PRINCETON, n. j.. Feb 10-At The regu-
lar February meeting Of the board Of trus-
tees Of Prince on College held to-day the
resignation of President McCosh was ac-
cepted, to take effect at the end Of the
present school year. A minute was
adopted. making provision for his future
relations with the college. He will remain
at the head of the school of philosop ny.
and an hnnorarium was established for his
benefit of $500 year. The board then
received the report Of its committee on the
selection of a successor to DIR. McCosh.
The committee unanimously nominated
Prof. Francis L. Patton, ID. D.. IL. D., for
president. Tue board elected him rnani-
mousiy, there beng no other nomination.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
A DIVIDED Conrrerution.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 1.-the people who
comprise the congregation OF the Anshe
Emeth Synagogue, on Erie street. are in q
turmoil over the question OF Jewish reform
Heretofore it has been customary FOR the
men in the congregation, they being the
legal members OF the synagogue, to sit
alone In tie body OF the church during SER
vices. the women being compelled To oc-
cupy the gallery. The observance is Oh
jected to BY certain Of the trustees and
members. who wish 10 give their wives and
daughters equal rights with themselves il.
the house Of worship. A division Of opn-
on arose on the subject. Lawyers have
been called n, and the church -operty " /.
probably be Ovid d.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
A TEXAS INSECT.


The Bones of Prehistoric Monster Dis.
covered Up Creek.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. I0-In this
county, twenty miles southeast CT Cisco,
near Jewctt. is problem TO solve. A. j.
MoCraiu, a gentleman well known in CISCO.
came to town and brought two teeth ard
other parts of the head of large skeleton
that had been discovered in this neiyhbor.
hood. One Of the teeth weighs eight
pounds and the other sixteen pounds.
McCrdin said that a few days ago,
Archie Brown, one of the neighbors, was
hunting in the woods for timber, aud while
walking up the creek he noticed long
horn sticking ont of the bank of the creek
and tried TO pull i; out. but could not He
undertook to dig it out, and after digging
SIX feet came to the head. He sought aid
from the neIghbors, and after digging seven
feet through a hard clay. unearthed two
horns, the lefs foreleg aud one rib of the
monster. The lower jawbone measured
two feet and a half across the widest part
aud three feet long. The head measured
five feet long and three feet between the
eyes. The horns are six feet long ami
twelve inches in diameter, two feet from
the head. TIE left foreleg bone. from knee
to shoulder, is five feet long and eight
inches in diameter just above the knee.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. 11.-Lord Lansdowne
received the Official communication tender
ing him the position Of Viceroy OF India and
has accepted. The promotion OF his Excel
iency. involving as it does his departure
frcm Canada. causes profound regret here.
where ne has made himself very popular
Captain S:reatfeld, aide-de-campt to his Elk.
cellency, said to-day tna. It would be some
months before Lord Lansdowne could
leave Canada, and added the Governor
General had become mich at.achei to Can
ada and was not anxious 10 &c: away.
Colonel Frederick Stanley, who will sue
ceed Lord Lansdcwne, is well -kaowu 10
Canadian officials from having been at ono
time Secretary of State for the Colonies
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
WON BY TEEMER.
A Good Boat Race Had In Charlotte Iar-
hOr. Fla.

Dor, Fla.
TR,BCE, Fla, Feb. ia single soul! race
took place yesterday in Charlotte harbor
for purse of S1,000 and the championship
of America between John Teemer, of Pitts
bIrgh, who held the champ onsnip Of
America: Albert HaIsn, OF Boston. holder
of the Poles Gts-etie champion trooay, an
John Mckay, of Halifax. champion OF the
maritime province Of Canada Special trains
brought crowds from all parts CT the
State. For thc first mile the contest was
very even, Hamm leading to the turn.
which he ma ie in 1875, Teemer following
in 1879 AMI Mckay in 1885. Tnc water
was rough aid the rowers had 10 row
nearly hsif a nile from direct line tn the
turn. After turning Teemer took the lead
followed by Mckay and Hamn. These
positions were maintained to the close, and
AT half Of the distance back from the iura
Teemer had forged five lengths ahead, ta,
Mckay and Hamm Closed up on him au,!
the finish Was exciting in the extreme.
Teemer winning in 2J:04. Mckay 3U:sS and
Ealnm as:40.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
ReckoN,No DATES.
The Method Employed BY the Old.Tim
Oarkjeo 10 the South

The Method Employed BY the Old-Tfme
Darkiee In the South
As a rule, the old-time darkies In the
South, those who were slaves, have no
other method of reckoning dates. oc-
currences, etc. especially births and
marriages. except by cotemporaneous
circumstances and happenings; and it
is quite common, at the present day,
to get from them answers about as fol-
lows:
"How old are you, Aunt Millyw
"Wall, chile, I know you hear'n tell
of der fust earthquake in Norf Caliny,
wall, wus a rite smart size gal den.
an could spin an weave my ten cuts
a day for my ole missus. dat's how ole
lis"
'.How old are you. Uncle Bob?"
s.How ole I is? Lemme see, you
know der time der stair fell. well dat 8
der year Miss Mary died. an ole massa
glib my ole 'ooman one of Miss Mary's
Sunday dresses, an she wore'd it wait
in on de comp'ny der mex year when
ole massa brought he's secon' wife
home from Georgian Dress de Lawd.
she wur purty!'
"But, Uncle Bob. am no wiser than
I was before. you haven't told me how
old you are"
"Wall. when dem thing happen wat
1 was tellin' you bout, my ol'est gal,
Indy, was bout der same age as
massa's new wife. and me an her
daddy wus chillun together, in Georgy,
same time Gin'nl Lafayette came ter
'Gusty. an der sogers all turn out an
beat der drums and shoot off der big
canyuns. o. Lawdy! specs Use nigh
onter a hundred"
"How old are You, Uncle Pompcy?''
"Ole nuff. chile, bin here SO long dun
err quit er countin'. Use oler dan any
railroad in der State. an hope sot dem
tellergraf posses. an l was a gram
daddy den. Oler huff tell yer, chile;
SO ole Gln'nl Sherman 'vised me ter
stay at homes time his raid from Vicks-
burg, eff couldn't walk no better dan
l could, an he sed he'd bring er car
rige for me mex time, but he 'spinted
me an he amt come yit-guess der
Gin'nl will 'splain itself when We meet
at Gabel's call in Heben. Detroit
Free Press.