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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
Jersey CITY.

Minnie Palmer, who Is to appear at the Academy OF
Music this week, has engaged Policeman Hopkins TO
watch her diamonds during her engagement
meeting Of newspaper men was held in the Mayors
ONCE yesterday afternoon for the purpose Of organz
Ing press club Daniel NcAghon, OF The Tribune pre-
sided, and Thomas McKeon, OF The Evening Journal
acted as secretary. Committees were appointed to
arrange for permanent organization and another
meeting VIII be held next Saturday.
Thomas Lyons, switchman. who has been in the
employ Of the Erie Railway Company for twentythree
years, was struck by train on Friday night and died
In St. Francis Hospital yesterday morning.
Some workmen who we're making an excavation IN
the rear OF No. 273 Westinghouse. yesterday UNI
covered human skull II is supposed to be the skull
OF al Indian, there was indian burylng ground
In thab neighborhood many years ago
The With District Republican Pioneer Corps VIII
have an entertainment on Wednesday night Tn Bergen
Han. Tho corps Of about forty members VIII take
part In the Inauguration at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
TWO MEN STRUGGLE IN THE WATER.
THE CAPTAIN OF THE PINAFoRE DROWNED IN
THE NORTH RIVER.

August weIssmsn, the night Waterman on tho dock
at the foot Of West Thirty irst-st early yesterday
morning heard cries for help coming from the canal
boat Plnafore lie saw two men struggling on the
boat aud an instant later the two fell with splash
into the water, and there continued their struggle
Then one of the men threw up bis hands and sank.
The drowned man was Owen Malone, the captain
OF the boat, and the other man. who was rescued IN
an unconscious condition. afterward said hls name
was william Coffee. IIe was taken TO the Jefferson
Market Court, where no sah no was twenty-seven
years Old and that he lived in Paterson, N j. Captain
Malone and he were old friends he said. The night
before they had gone to call q In West
Fifty-fourth-st where they drank liquor and after
ward they had dispute as TO who should pay for
luncheon that they had gotten in another place.
More liquor and blows followed. Coffee said the
captain then left him, but he afterward found him
lying unconscious on the dock ITO remembered
nothing more until he found himself struggling IN
the water Coffee will be examined this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
LINEN GOODS.

Stamped fer Embr0idery--SpeciaI
Sale at the L0scest Prices Ecer
Quoted.
We offer several thousand dollars'
worth of Table Scarfs, Tray Cloths,
Splashers, Napkins, Doilies, Bibs, Sc,
stamped in novel and stylish designs,
and in many instances at the price
usually charged for stamping only.
Stamped Monte Doilies, % cts. per
dozen.
Tray cloths, 129 cts. and 25 cts. each.
Combing capes, 4S cts.
Linen Trays, 25 cts, 80 cts, 38 cts.
and 80 cts.
Spashers, 12a cts, 25 cts, 35 cts, 45
cts.
Linen Tides, 16x36, % cts, 35 cts.
Linen Scarfs, 1Sx60 and 18x72, from
38 cts. to 70 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
DIR. 1ooMISS EXPLANATION.
OPPOSITION AROUSED BY HIS REMARKS ABoU
CITY HOSPITALS.

OPPOSITION AROUSED BY HIS REMARKS ABOUT
CITY HOSPITALS.
nr Alfred f. Ioomls was asked last night II he hau
seen the letter from Frederick r. Cooh' pupiisu.u -
The Tribune yesterday, IN reference 10 the Doo'' o.
dress before the Academy OF Medicine "' ~"
in his letter challenged the statement inauo W
LOOMS in his address, that our hosphais alN
pensaries so far exceed ths needs Oh 'he 'dS Ia
there Is actually premium on patients 10 III ",o"
yards nr Ioomis said that be had read Mr.
Cooks letter from the tenor OF which he ga.heieu
that Mr. Cook had somewhat msapprenenu'' ''0
meaning OF his remarks. He added ..,,.
II not my purpose or intent ~ so o way dis.
parage the good work being done by the onis ,
hospitals aud dlspensares Of this Guy us Faculties
exceed ss the psedp u those who deserving Of
hospital and dbpensary care atn fandsred famous
the Tss q, our Srys OF distinguished members
Of the medical prOfession are nllou WI" tn medical
staif. vet n one enters into the actual peeh nt
necessities Of these inmates u VII ps ~ charity
very large extent they not opJecls a.. W. m ma
II is also tl1e that Inducements are oneieu ~ lies
tients by hospitals and depensaies whose ,ohe been
i6ent 10 ,h ns" ho e ar, dong The professional Work
Of these institutions that Il the Hospitals snergsory
saifes OF this city were pscea rosesson was largely
represented. the admissions 10 them tpc hospital
and dispensary treatmenf as well the expenaau,IIy
IN money for their maintenance wo"i ~, he money
reduced IL sonsdersp1le, ~ carving on our dis
pensares and hospitals devoted TO tbe care Of
and sustaining Of competent nurses io ood would be
accomplished and hospital and dispensafy PAup''1'
would be diminished. A.
An officer Of the Hospital Saturday ana su"u, ~
ISOLATION said Yesterday to Tribune reporter ~,
Loomis's statements made few days sso' ma. s
hospitals already established in this city We're TO
its need and that premiums were pai, pun
secure patients, are based upon Inlslhiv ras t,-le
have taken pains TO ascertain how IaL ,i y, The hos
with reference TO the present condon so thew arc
hed that II is diflcut 10 obtain ahInlsa ,he i'm
dional patients. ! state this 70 s and 10 meet
the inquiries which have reached me ivn "a Inahing
tors. Tho general agent OF our ~ learn their
careful canvass Of all the Hospitals ~ nstentss
true condition IN regard 10 the NUMBER VI P"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
CLOAKS
At About Half Price.

Seal Plush Jackets, Sacques, Wraps
and Long Garments, of thoroughly APP
proved styles and qualities and all in
perfect condition, at nearly half former
prices.
Long Cloth Garments in very popu-
lar styles and strictly reliable All Wool
materials, 1915, $3.50 and $16.75;
were $3.50 to $500.
A lot of Jackets $3.50 each; were
1915 and $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
A WOMAN BTJRNED TO DEATH.

Inc dwelling Of John Manning, In Little Centre-st,
Ne"-hochelle, discovered 10 be on fire on Fri
uay afternoon. Two heIghbofs entered, and after
eAungmshng the flames they found Mrs. Manning in
the Kitchen so badly burned that death soon put an
END to her suferiugs Although the cause OF the fire
Is something of a mystery II Is supposed from the
manner and position In which the furniture was found
mat she had cleaned out The paror stove and put in
paper ready to start fresh fire, and placed box Of
matches on chair near by that she then mad
..terenuy sat down upon the box OF matches and
ahcieoy ignltcd them. The lames Immediately set
IRE TO her clothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
RUGS.
The Opportunity of the Season.

During the season just passed we
bought many Turkish Rugs at auction,
and i'm each lot we found few some
what worn and some more or less
crooked. :.
We have selected from our line all
such goods and will offer them on Mon
day as special lot at 20 per cent. less
than marked prices. AS the figures
originally put upon them by us were,
of course, much lower than would nave
been asked for similar Rugs in perfect
condition, the discount quoted makes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
ART SOUARES.

We purchased last week from lead
ing manufacturer his entire stock fAll
Wool Ingram Art Squares, and are
thus enabled to place them on sale at
rs cts. per yard, Notwithstanding the
recent advance in wool.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
LONG ISLAND.

COLLEGE PoINT.-The VIII OF Adolph IleoenroSh
has bean ofer1 FOR prubate before Surrogate A. n.
Weller The tesiaor committed suicide short t me
ago by jumping oil T ,, Ss
all the Interest derived from she estate which y con
siderable 70 his wife during her hieumsi ~ hel
equal shares.
pATcHooUE-ow OF ice yachts IN tho VILLAGES
lying upon the Great South Bay nave ocsn enjeyn ~,
place great many flyers swept over INC hard iroheh
waters Al Blue Point the leo was In excellent con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17

them at least 80 per cent less than they
cost to import.
NONE OF THESE RUGS WILL
BE SENT ON APPRECIATION OR
EXCHANGED AFTER HAVING
BEEN SOLD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
GENERAL McNULTA STILL sAYGUINE.

Chicago, Feb. 10 (speciaD-General McNulta, re
cever OF the Wabash, said In conversation to-day
" The presidents agreement has simply got TO pass
There may DO a postponement 10 get the northern
lines in, but to acquainted with the situation
II is perfectly plain that the agreement is ALSO
lutte necessity. 1 notice that the feeling the Iowa
business Is greatly improved. The alarm the part
Of Investors In Iowa to the security Of their In
vestments and their disposition not to place any
money there. aud TO withdraw funds already Invested
rapidly possible, has aroused the business men
Of the State The fact that the action OF the Com
missoners Will result in material injury TO the gen
eral prosperity Of the people Business men be
ginning 10 realize that the rates fixed by the Com
issoners below the actual cost OF transportation
10 the roads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17

road passenger traffic s34o7 $50 merchandise traffic,
1921 200, and coal traffic, S9,47s,7oo Number OF
passengers carried 15,975s39; tons OF merchandise,
7,s67,7s7 tons of coal, 9,3To4l9 tonnage mileage OF
coal for the wear 400 900 1886 tons, increase of
10 sos OBI tons: of merchandise 455, 500, de
crease OF 400 3iO tons passenger mileage, 10000,
$50, an increase of 403,S53
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
SILKS
Three Extra Taluesin Black Silks.

Three Extra TdIues is Black SILKS.
23-inch All Silk Heavy Black Faille
Franchise, $1.10 per yard; was $3.50
10 pieces 23-inch All Silk Heavy
Black Surah, 50 cents per yard; was
$1.0O.
10 pieces 21-inch All Silk Lyons
Black Satin Rhadames, % cents per
yard; was $1.25
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
5000 PICTURES UNFRAMED
At One-third of the Regular Prices

At One-thiyd of the Regular Prices
Standard works in Etchings Gre
.marque proofs), Engravings, Water
Color Prints, Photos, LithOtypes,
Crayon Studies, &C., the stock of a
large publishing house, to be closed out
at one-third of their value.
$500 Etchings for $500.
$1,000 Etchings for $3.50
$3.50 Etchings for $3.50.
5000 Etchings for $500.
$3.50 Etchings for $3.50.
5000 Photographs for $500.
$500 Photographs for $3.50.
$500 Lithotypes for 60 cts.
Studies in CrayOns, 40 cts.
A great variety of subjects, marine
vignettes, figures, &c.
This is sale which should receive
the attention of the public, as many OF
the best artists are represented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
Hadlng NellS ana Nellngs'
CHANTILLY AND POINT DE
BAYEUX LACES.

We have secured the sole control of
the choicest productions of Calais.
The designs are entirely unique and
are equal in every respect to real thread
laces, at about One-ffth the price.
Each pattern comes in series from 2
to II inches wide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17

ceiUed.
42-inch English Mohair Brilliantines,
$1.00 per yard.
42-inch Turkish Mohair, in broche
and fancy stripes, S1.00 per yard.
Handsome black and white Silk and
Wool Plaids; new and exclusive styles.
Combination Suits of plaid and plain
material in the new Vigoreux Mixtures.
Applique Embroidered Suits in all
leading Spring shades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
WHEELING rNro THE LINE OF CONVICTIONS

The New.York Division OF the League OF Ans =
wheelmen held an informal meeting at tha G
Union Hotel last night The delegates discussed ,aat
was TO be done at the National Assembly sting,
which occurs ON Monday, and then adjourned shortly
after .. m. Much interest Is felt IN to-morrow's
meeting, and bicycle riders from all over the eoun-
tfy win be- present. The session viii 10 called st
10 80 M and a. lesst eighty delegates are expected
TO be here Tho election Of officers tomorrow IS
causing much eectoneering and talk Tho caDdI
dates for president C II. Huscomb, OF Yew-York,
and O. A. Jesup, Of Scranton First and second
vice president Is and treasurer also 10 DO elected
The wheelmeu Will adopt an entire new code OF By
laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
MIscEIL ANEous RAILWAY INTELIIG ENCE.

MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE
Philadelphia, Feb. 10 speciaV.-In Thlrd-st to.
day Il stated by wellinformed railway men that
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Will soon build
its seashore short line from Medford 10 Manabawkln
and Long Beach. Almost oil the right Of way has
been secured Three railroad contractors are 1gr
ing for the work At the Pennsylvania Railroad
Office 1t was stated that the new line would be
practically extension Of the Philadelphia, Marion
and Medford Railroad, which branches Off from the
Camden ana Atlantic Railroad at Haddonield juno
ton running TO Medford
There was a wellfounded rumor In the Street TO-
day that the Pennsylvania Railroad management
were seriously thinning Of building line along the
Sew-Jersey coast, from Sandy Hook 20 Cape May
Point. There a line now. practically In sight OF
the waves, from Long Branch south to Seaside Park
another from Atlantic City 10 Longpot, ana tIlfu
from sewelps Point TO cape May P1int s dreAe Nv.
necessary detOurs and would then form nle running
for 1870 miles almost along the peSch winch "ouiu
be unsurpassed for ocean view.
The New.YOrk Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
has made an arrangement with the Chesapeake ana
Ohio by which It win be allowed TIE use ., ~, ts
measure pending before Congress Is passed.
Springfield Ill., Feb. 16.The secretary OF the Norm
Chicago City Railway Company filed eefunca'e ~
the office Of the Secretary OF state yesteuSy' ~ rV
a resolution adopted by the stockholders, authoiN
inc the lssue OF bonds OF the company bearing interest
:, the rate Of ~ per cent in tho amount oi
az 500 900 for the purpose OF reiundhs SI1o,yOg
the landing per cene Ss Sorh Chicago street
Railway Tor improvements and 70 borrow SlZOV'VSVo
Tor the further Improvement 81 the properly oil 'io
company. -.
New-orieans, Feb. 1G-The City Attorney to-day
fled suit on behalf Of the city Of New Orleans against
the Orleans and Northeastern Railroad company
praying for a mandamus to compel the company I'n'
mediately 10 pave with square granite blocks egb
81 from Louisa 81 TO POiandSt. distance OF c'su,
bIccks in accordance with agreement made Dy ihe
railroad company with the CITY
Boston, Feb 10 (speciall Tho new electric Ine Do
tween Harvard Square, Cambridge, ana bo"oohi
sonarr poston was opened 10 the public this morning
The rst car left Harvard Square for Boston at olo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
EMBROTDERIESs--'
On Sneciat Tables, Bond st. Side

On NpectUt IUOteS, BOHU DO otUe'
Fine Cambria Edgings, 8 cts, s cts,
12b cts, 10 cts. and % cts. per yard.
Sbirting Widths, 20 cts, 80 cts, As
cts. and 80 cts. per yard.
45-inch Flouncings, 20 cts, 80 cts,
$1.25 and $1.50 per yard.
New designs in 81 and 40 inch Hem
stitched and Tucked EmbrOideries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
LACES.

Special Display of Lace -FlOun-
cings, Drapi,,g Nets and Trim
ming LGces.
just received, the latest novelties of
the season, including a choice line of
Chantilly Flouncings, AZ and SO inches
wide in Directoire effects.
Extra values at $1.25, s1.75, $500,
1915 and $500 per yard.
Draping Nets, black, cream and col
ors, $l.25, $3.50, $1.75 and $500 per
yard.
Trimming Laces, including Chantilly,
Montilla, Fedora, Point de Gene, Nor
mandy Valenciennes, &C., in new de-
signs.
Hading Wells and Veilings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
INVESTIGATING FIXES IN A FIAT.Hous s..;o,

The police have been investigating TWO Sso
fires IN the cellar OF tho new nat hVnso .,,,,,,sh
Lenox.ave On Tuesday and again on fras ~, esDaes
In the cellar was found TO DO burning Ds' ~ n
we're extinguIshed before the house was inc bs
was believed yesterday that boys WIN M. ,.,,h ma
lfci0us intention. close watcn w. ~ the nroperty
the place TO prevent further danger -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
srArrN ISLAND.

sTAPLETON.-The event OF the festive season; on
tho fourteenth annual charity ball, WI % n s tba
Thursday night, AZ the German Club Roons, ivr W
benefit Of the Smith Innrmary. Over l'2oo 1oAo''
have bsen scld-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
COLORED SILKS.

Just received new shipment of
Printed China Silks, latest colorings
and designs, $1.00 and $1.25 per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
RAILROAD BUILDING LAST YEAR
RECORDS OF THE VARIOUS STATES AND TERRI

roR1Es-ovER 1000 MILES IN ALL.
Chicago, Feb 10 tspccIaD.- The Railway Age' to-
day publishes the final figures showing the Total rail-
way construction in this country In 1885, They are as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
I1azMMMMvM
,.-sxl'z1 zzznzzzszszsz.ssrs
IMPORTING RETAILERS,
Fulton St, opposite DeKalb Ave-,
IMPORTING RETAILERS,
BROOKLYN.

The system Of selling every article al
n small profit, but Of n thoroughly
reliable quality, is n ruling prin-
cipie of this firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
OVINCTONBROS.

HAVE RECEIVED LARGE INVOICE or ROYAL
WORCESTER TABLE CHINA, WHICH INSTEAD OF
SELLING IN COMPLETE SETS THEY WILL OFPER
FOR SALE IN QUANTITIES A. DESIRED.
THIS WILL AFFORD SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
FOR PURCHASING EITHER SMALL OR VERY
LARGE SETS, MADE UP IN ANY WAY DEsIREDT TO
SUIT THE WISHES or THE PURCHASER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
BLACK GOODS.
IsC0 Great T0yMes.

42-inch All Wool Pekin Cord, 65 cta
per yard.
42-inch Extra Heavy All Wool Pekin
Cord, 70 cts. per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17

During this month we shall put ON
our tables every day something
sufficiently attractive as regards
price TO amply repay all visitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-17
DRESS GOODS.

Leading Spring Styles Just Re-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-25
STATE OPINIONS.

The st. Paul DAILY GLOBE strikes
strong blows in favor of Senator Bow
ems Pinkerton bill. IL so doing the
GLOBE, always for the people, stands
right by the best interests of Minnesota.
-Mankato Democrat.
The legislature will attempt to reduce
passenger fares on railroads to cents
mile. Here will probably be another
chance for some more Doodle or bulls
for some of the bucolic statesmen of
thrifty turn of mind.-DaWSon Sentinel.
Among the so-called minor laws
which need amendment at this session
Of the legislature is the one in relation
to vital statistics. Until two years ago
town clerks were required to report
births and deaths, and very few es-
caped.-Appleton Press.
Ignatius Donnelly Enthusiastically
accuses DR.. Nicholson of fraudulent
pretenses and lying in his little book
announcing that there is no genuine
cryptogram in the first edition of
Shakespeare'S works. - st. Charles
Union.
Ii the temperance element of the state
want a prohibition amendment submit
ted to the people, there is no earthly
reason why it should not be done. Let
the majority rule, and if a majority of
OF the voters of the state saw they are in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-25
THE REFoRMERS.

There is an apparent epidemic of re-
form conventions. The tariff refOrmers
are hardly through with their labors at
Chicago until the civil service reform
ers get together in Baltimore. In both
conventions many gentlemen OF nation
al distinction took prominent part.
and yet it is observable that the politi-
clans were not there. The objects
sought to be accomplished by these
reform bodies are all right enough, but
they are utterly unattainable except
through the agency of political parties.
In view of this fact we would modestly
suggest that the Chicago and the Balti-
more reformers should unite their eff
forts in attempting to gain control of
the nominating conventions. They can
meet and discuss tariff reform and civil
service from now until d0Omsday with
out making particle of progress in
either direction, unless they first gain
control of the conventions that nomi-
nate the candidates for public Office.
There is where the reform work is to
be successful, if done at all.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-25

especial honor. Nevertheless, upon ar
irving with her husband, she was sur
prised to find herself showed, with him,
off into corner without being pre-
sented to any one, and permitted to re-
main--after brief word with the host
ess-unnOticed and alone. When the
butler did finally enter to announce that
the repast was ready, the host offered
her his arm: but at the table no atten-
ton was paid to her, save by an old
dOWager at the farther end of the board,
who seemed to be astonishingly deaf.
my dear" shouted the old lady, as
the soup succeeded the oysters, "pray
tell me how long you have been mar
ried.''
"Only very few days." replied the
guest of honor. also loudly, so that she
might be heard.
Evidently, however. the old lady did
not hear; for, when the fish was being
brought on, she cried out again: my
dear. have you been married very
long?"
the bride, louder still this time.
"OhP' said the dOWager, as If re-
lieved, and therellpon relapsed into ST.
lence. But the removal of the roast
woke her up again.
my DEAR" She remarked, ST did not
understand how long you said you had
been married."
Exactly five days." screamed the
young matron. flushing half with en-
barrassment, half with anger:
''Ah, yes" rejoined the old woman,
having apparently heard this time.
And, my dear, how many children did
you say you had SO far?"
The above is literal fact.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-25
Edwin Booth Puzzled.

Keller, the magician, tells good ono
on Edwin Booth: ''Mr. Booth came on
the stage one night" he says, ''to see
me do my trick of picking up table
and swinging it over my head by simply
placing my hands on the top. The
table in question had been stand
ing over the footlights for
nearly an hour, and it occurred to
me that it was just about ready to
fall to pieces owing to the melting
of the glue. | had previously driven
two tacks in the top, leaving the heads
about quarter of an inch above the
board so that the two slotted rings |
wore on my fingers would easily slip
over them. That's a way L have of
picking up tables by animal magnetism.
Mr.. Booth was so deeply interested that
| invited him to place his hands above
mine so that we might lift the table to-
gether. He agreed at once, and when l
gave the word began to raise his slowly.
Mine soon began to follow, fetching the
table with them. When we had lifted
it about ten inches [ heard an Omin-
Gus cracking. Look out, Mr..
Booth l said. with all the agita-
ton | could muster. you are SO
full of magnetism that the table may DO
unable to withstand 1T. Be careful lest
it should fly to pieces and hurt YOU
The warning had scarcely LETT my lips
when the glue gave way and down
went the legs and frame with clatter,
leaving the top sticking to my hands.
By dexterous movement | pulled out
the tacks and threw them away, and
turned the slots in the rings between
my fingers so that they could not be
seen. Mr. Booth was nightly puzzled.
He didn't say much, but could tell by
his looks that the business was entirely
beyond him. dare say he is still in the
darkD