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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


Senator and Mrs. stockbridge leave for
home to-day.
The Spanish Minister has issued invita-
lions for dinner on Saturday.
Miss Mullan of Baltimore is the guest of
Messrs. Rose and Emile Preston
Hon. Henry Edwards will sail from New
York next Wednesday for his home In
England. s..-..
Miss Emma Burnham Of Cape Vincent,
N. Y, who spent the winter In Washington,
is at Atlantic City.
The Chinese Minister has invited the
Diplomatic Corps, Judges of the Supreme
Court and all members of the Senate to his
dinner on the 10Th instant.
The marriage OF Miss Maud Noyes OF
this city and Mr.. Frederick w. Hall OF San
Francisco willtake place at the Church OF
the Ascension on Thursday evening.
special feature OF the Ludwig concert
Sunday evening at the National will be
the singing of new song by Mr.. Beau
mont, written anFcomposed especially Tor
him by Mr. Michael scanlon OF tn, State
Department Those who have hearl the
song do not hesitate to praise 1t extrava-
gantly. 2
Miss Nogueiras, the eldest daughter oil
the late portuguese Minister, arrived IN the
city Wednesday from Europe, where she
has for year been singing In one OF the
most successful opera companies. she Is
~ preseh. 'no saes' VI 1"ios "nooA, on
street, anu VIII give concentrating haS'er
Week.
n uifHtr WIS XVIII lasb tNtuinE ny but
Jury Ciup aV' 'ne iioCei hausne'' " ouuso
monegomery epcs,ncs wc,c l,'aue oy ni's'
VI INC l,'n'oo,', anu ~ was uooiueu w NAM
.ne .i"o poin""' o,s|".'o-
peia " oo 'V"po.ou .nony " "on'
eioe'eu " n"no0' a'oi pass ,no
a'nin".'on. "as e,eo uoe'ue" " nv an
anpua, u,nner u. ',o .a's n@n' anu oo,ono'
u o' ho"o' " ,rs ''oo,ou 'o'S ~ az
ransenen' .no o"oo's "o ~ iy'V eve
=. H. Snapaoori.n' p'os'uon ~ ON
eN.on, 'v ~ n 'oo.".n Az 10y,
seoies"iy, W. opoa' =, v ~ =.
,no mon ~ II w oe9n' -
q s'o !, =. - I s"n " n s p.,n,s
" n ~,aaa,. ,n5 y ~ Tsmo. =, III III, ha
| w. y. s"s'. ~ " ", Aeo ~ w 10
ionienoo.ou 'ou ". $50 aso .n'o sonS
r,,.p . ,,Unv rot,r;no Tno dinnon Twas ,ras
.no ~ apon 80 -. 80, WI.
oo,,e a. w. ,. AT o,o.
' M n ,.n,,as 'A0 ,,,als Mn.,sa',n,, 'aus
a %nn "a ,a aT h"n.,,,, ,',aO,h"r '' WIS
''.o''N :"
me nusicai anu uralna'ic cn.er0al,'nienV
gwen ses'eiuay ai'e'noon az nipausns III
aiu oi 'ne huui''io Socie's sna nome iol
.ne incuraoies wins d hnauo'ai as , wen as d
soe'ai success. me nouse was niieu rom !,
pr, 10 uon'e WIN .nc iashiopuoie "oriu Vi
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
ABOUT THE SAME.

An old negro sought the Mayor Of Chi
cago. "What can do for your" the
Mayor asked.
"Wall, sab, doan know bout dat, but l
come yere to see Of kaIn't git jestice
somehow
/ "What's the matter ?"
"Nuff de matter ter make er man pizen,
dat's whut, / moved up yere from de
South 'caze didn' think Iwuz enjoyln' all
my rights down dar---"
81 see. They interfered with your right
to, vote"
/ "Oh, no san, ia let me vote all wanted
ter. Nices' people bout dat cher seed.
Jes Jet me STAN up an vote right erlong,
but den da didn' count my vote"
"And you wanted to come to place
where your vote would be counted"
"Yas, sah.Y
"Welli what is the trouble?"
"Leckshun troubles
"Don't you believe your vote was
countedY"
sob, yas, ] knows it was"
"Then what have you to complain of?'' q
"W'y, sab, I hadn' mon voted TO er
blame p'liceman came up, he did, an
damned me Ober de head.n
"What We're you doingY
"Nothin' er tall jes standin' dar.o
"Dind't he tell you to move onYn
eyes, sab, but whut bizness wuz 1t o.
his'n9 want foolin' wild him.
"What did you say when he told you to
move on?'
"Didn't say nothin'. Jis' sorter shuck
my head, an den he come or hittln' me wild
dat stick. Dat amt no way ter ack--no
way ter do wen er man is 'habin' hisse'f"
'I'm very sorry"
"You amt half ez sorry ez is, sab. Jis
look at dis yere lump on my head. Big ez
er goose aig, now. Whut you gwlne do er-
bout IL, sab ~
81 don't know that can do anything
GLOW come ~
"Well, the policeman doubtless thought
that he was dlschsrging his Duty
SIS dat whut you calls 'chargin' his
duty? Is knockin' daylight outen er man
'chargln' his duty9 I'm gwine way fun
yere, I'd ruther not hab my vote counted
den ter pay 80 dear fur It. IF da halter
hit me to make my vote count, WY, den,
I'd rnther da would fling 1t outen de box.
OATS er mighty cuts way ter do bizness.
Crack err mans skull ter make his vote
count Doan want no mo- votes counted
IN dis town. "-[Opie P. Read in Arkansaw
Traveller
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Thespian Gathering.

Andy Mackay, familiarly called "Big
Andy" manager Lyceum Theatre, Phila-
delphia, and Harry Laey's "Planter's
Wife, Company, is at the Harris House
Last night about IL o'clock, Ben. Collins,
James Mass, Manager Britton of the BiIou
Theatre, Andy Mackay, Harry Morris and
several other Thespian lights met in
the lobby of the Harris House and gave an
impromptu performance. Collins gave a
number of limitations that fairly carried the
crowd by storm. Mackay, who is large,
flne-looklng man, did breakdown clog
that was received with great applause. 1t
was jolly crowd, and 1t was early In the
morning when the crowd parted company.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

styles That win Ne the Proper Thing
This Year

~, ,,,.
~ man WIN Whi'e inusVacuc, p,aon
cutaway coat, gray trousers ana SIX 1igh
hat walked down the Avenue yesterday.
He was thoroughly correct as TO dress all
~. o,,, ,t,,,,s, ito ,voro a aonnel shirt
pu. one tp'pg' ne wore n"nus, 9"''V
WIN ALTERNATING PINK anu wni'e s',ipos'
1t was the first flannel shirt OF the season.
The flannel shirts were pretty last year, but
,bav viii ba ,rett;er tbia
mn ~, w.. ..,,,,o an, Of tho
,,,st'err,,,od ,,aoi,m% hovos a. fbe baber.
1 usSa,vs , pac ana s,,reod,no oni In a.
unsnre snope' anu, p5a'i ~ ,tnis ,aa,,t,
s,ae.,,o ai 20 ,ho ,oan, doxo,ad ~
no NY Paou nn,, o,,a. ' so,y oona nac,,ties
mn w. wen, Stv,,od nd "becrSd and nlaip
tney III ss,'p p,,d harrod ,Stih hnrlnntai
1880 - "''-
TRba, ore ,u,xed cotton and woo,. and ALL
oot,n,y a a,J aiiswooi ami waoi and siils md
cv. Da,i. anu i'',,, , nu sb,r.s orn ada
snr, atir,os 81 All; for the word has come TO
mean anv sort Of n nerlipe shirt Instead of
~ -, H. aar,oI shi,, 7,,at ,,a 10 ,noJ. fo,.
, suv a,,d no " for summer comfartNand
,e,, os,, hn ohos,ad IN hnvino tlannel sbirts
Wv Gun ~ ,s,.,,a,,s 49, osiIr than q,
,,,n,. 90 s a,',; w. Liza 0''
puStpf any Jom lsnds tho o,,.sul oues oos.
a. o, .u1 Moxt down the acale of nriccs
cn,na tha s,ii.eand'wooi kjna that are mar
hope tbo toat looka comfort and durahil-
~ eli i consiJere5 The ajl-sillx kind haven't
AZ aannai ,oropsneas and jooseness nj
s,,,ra Tba oii,wool hind cannot To worn
,uoro Than twice because each washing
si'r,,l nra about ono. fourth In the siijls
S lily Ilnd thorn Il eno,,gb si,ir 10 nre-
r rnu, " oraaa shrinIa acre and enomgh of The
e eenr Si tax,ura IN Finnish the ,,neomaied
na,mto,t 81 y rea, tIanpeI sb,rt
w. T,o nnt,on,and. WOOL lind are cbeaper and
80 ,i.t,s IN, ~ 10 shr,nt as thae,It- ana WOOL
o "v ' Int fhs}r coIors are transitorv.
opTTf M. ii.cotton kind are necmIiarly woven
q, ,',;.a,to,, 81 aannal and are abont %
,ro,,lIass 40 ,bav we'll could he
How r,,,ch does tlannel shirt costp you
,n;abt % we'll All, how Ynnch does an nm
hreiia :" Cost, The all.cotton Kind will bo
soid sor from sftv cents 10 10. according
so st,, ,',atIa,. thcy ara so,d for what thay
"s 80 " ~ TO- aonnaI NV
Tba cotten.and-wool kind from dollar
% ,I,roo eacorS,na 10 IKE nronortion Of
wool IN The fabric The ail-woof kind will
cost from dollar and a half To Ave. ac-
oos,,,,,r 20 The LIND 81, wool and the wav
tba shir Il made
Va" Tn ,r . s,IL'and.woo, ono Won can nav
from two dollars To six or seven. and for
ON al. si,l, ono almost ANYTHING Won choose.
co co that a. Is not less than four dollars
' Tho na,terns will include everythinc that
A"o P".ee, ,S, -
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Harriaon a Philosopher.

Captain E. w. Brady Of Washington is at
Green's, says the Philadelphia Times. Cap
tain Brady is West Point graduate aud a
brother Of Thomas J. Brady, formerly Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General. He is q
former Indianian, and knows President
Harrison intimately. He is strong Re
publican and believer In the efficacy of
the spoils. He says that Harrison is great
philosophizer, and his conversation might
lead one to believe that he was tincturel
with Mugwumpery, but that In the end he
publican to Democrat. Captain Brady
predicts that before the snews OF winter
whiten the ground the great majority Of
official incumbents will have handed over
their trusts to Republican successors. He
says the leading Indiana applicants have
nearly all been fixed,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTIONS.

The Cabinet meets on Tuesdays and
Fridays at 1880 p, IN.
Senators and Representatives in Congress
will be received by the President every day,
except Mondays, from 10 until IL.
Persons not members of Congress having
business with the President will be received
from ~ until on Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays
Those who have no business, but call
merely to pay their respects, will be re-
ceived by the President in the East Room
att p. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and
SATURDAYS,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Official Humor:


how to handle the raiser.
Official Humor;
p. NJ. G.. (enterlng Office of the Secretary
of the Navy: say, Sec, I've got a new
brand of chewing tobacco for sale In my
Philadelphia store.
s. of N. Qndifrerently); Yes; what kind
is 1t, fine cut or plugS
J. VI. g.; Plug.
S. of NJ; What do you call it9
P. NJ. g.: Tracy.
s. OF N. (surprlsed): Tracy' What do
you call It that forS
p. NJ. G. with clothes.horse laugh:
Because 1t is Navy plugl You'll talk to
me about yard arms and yard-sticks, will
your Ha!
It's wise champagne cork that knows
its own pepper
am not sure whether I'd rather be
write than be President, Il Editor Russell
Harrison.
Chicago Art:
Boss Book Agent; Have your ever done
any canvassing9
Green Applicant; Well, should smile.
worked in Chicago Ham factory fortwo
years.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
A Unique Petition.

Probably the most unique petition ever
sent to a Congressman was received by
Representative Russell of Connecticut this
week. In one Of the towns In his district
there is contest over fourth class post
Office, the emoluments Of which are about
$500 year. One Of the candidates has for
a hacker bright and energetic woman, and
she Is determined that her man shall win If
she can do anything to further that end. This
week she sent to Mr.. Russell map Of the
town showing the location of every house
In the place, the name of the head Of the
family and whether he was for or against
her candidate. In addition was given the
site Of the present postofIlce, and the stores
OF the two candidates, so that Mr.. Russell
could see where the Office would be estab-
lished according as to which OF the two
men received The appointment, and he
could also determine which place would be
the most convenient. The map is accu-
rately drawn to a scale aud is very EVIL
IDENTIFY the work of practical draughts-
MANI Wash. Cor. Philadelphia Press.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
That wolverine.
Chicago Herald.)

NCnlcagO Hefdlu.)
The Government of the United States
wants wolverine, one of the four-footed
variety. The geological Garden pertaining
to the National Museum has no specimen Of
this distinctly American animal, and is not
likely to have, for the wolverine knows
pretty well how to take care of itself. Here
is a chance for some Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota or Canadian farmer to distin-
guish himself
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Very Mean.

Mrs. De Gadd (tiiumphantly)-T So
ciety Negs has pen portrait of me in the
'IIere and There'' column.
Mrs. Urban Ia rival)--So noticed. |
think it was real mean OF the editor to men
tion you in that column just as II you were
notorious for always being here and there
and everywhere, don't youS--IPhiladclphia
Record.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Our Noble Language Abroad.

(St. Paul Gobe.)
Fiji Islander-Ho, no! lie, he! Quick,
Mates! I've caught missionary.
Second Islander running up and ex-
amining the game)-We're In great luck.
Yum, yum!
"What'll we do with him ~
"Put him In the soup.n
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12


Trance Medium DIR. LESTER just arrived
from London, England. The world,renowned
and highly celebrated and only real, natural
born Trance Medium In this country. Born
with double veil and wonderful prophetic
gift OF second sight; has the power of any
two mediums you ever met. This he is pre-
pared to prove Tells your entire life, past,
present and future, In a dead trance. Every
hidden mystery revealed. Tells the full
name of your future husband or wife, with
age and date of marriage, and tells whether
the one you love Is trne or false. Tells all
business. affairs with utmost truth. Gives ad-
vice on divorce contested wills, speculations,
etc. Tells your life from the cradle TO the
grave. Positively no imposition. Reveals
everything. The Doctor wishes II distinctly
understood that he is the only genuine sew
enth son of the present age, and advertises
nothing but what he can do, and would not
be classed with the many cheap pretenders
found In every city. All who are In sickness
or In trouble, all whose fond hopes have been
blasted and who have been deceived and
disappointed through the false predictions OF
others, before giving up In despair are invited
to call and be convinced OF the true state
ments of the above without delay, Fee, 81
and upward. Parlors 1904 L ST.. near 10th.
N. B.-This is the Doctors first visit. Let
tiers answered.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

HENRY +. DixEY, the actor, has been
served with papers instituted against him
in suit for divorce. This is not at all sur
prising. Henry Il. Dixey is a tolerably
good actor of the initiative sort, but that
any woman can live with him comfortably
is proposition too absurd to be admitted
for moment.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

THERE Is really no difficulty at all be-
tween Mr.. Patrick Egan, the new minister
to Chill, and Mr.. Dewey of the Land
League. Mr., Egan says so, and adds paren-
thetically, that ''the attack made by
Dewey was simply an attempt to draw me
into dlscreditable quarrel or to force me
to give him a certificate of character, but
he cannot force me to do either the one or
the other" It will be perceived that, as
Mr.. Egan says, the two men are on the
best personal relations.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
DIED,

ALLMAN.-On Thursday afternoon. April
IL, At his late residence, 2e7 Thrteen-and-
a-half street southwest, John Altman be-
loved husband o. Joanna Altman.
BLONDEL.--On Thursday, April II, 1889,
after brief illness, Eugene Blondel, beloved
husband of Mary A, Blondel, In the 6lst year
of his age
FLoOD.-On Thursday, April II, 1889, at
210 u, M, Anna Flood, widow OF the late
John Flood, aged 81 years,
Funeral from her late residence, 1856 sixth
street southwest, on Saturday morning at
O'Clock; thence TO st. Dominlck's Church,
where solemn high mass will be said for the
repose of her soul. Relatives and friends re-
specially invited TO attend.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

A dispatch from Carlisle, Pa, says the
annual meeting of the Gettysburg and Har-
risburg Railroad Company was held there
on Wednesday. A corps OF engineers was
to leave for Gettysburg and begin the sur
vey Of the preliminary line of the extension
of the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Road
from its present terminus at Round Top to
this city.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
A wsIcama Release.

Miss Elite running in)-oh, ma, Clara
Tiptop has sloped.
Mrs Elite (feryently)-Thank heaven !
Now we won't have 10 send her any we'd
ding present. 4 Philadelphia Record.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Fooled Again.

Claude Yaldu hero of the coming great
American drama. Time lsS9)-We are
lost We are lost The General has ar
ranged to Intercept us at the fatal mo-
ment
Earnest Ethbrldge Ga friend)-I fear me
the worst. But ha At what hour do
you iiyY
Claude-At 1899 p. m. yestibule train.
Earnest-Ah, ha Yes, II will work.
The General leaves not the hotel until 3.
There is yet time. He shall not leave his
room this night. Ia, ha
Claude--What Would you murder
him
Earnest--Bettcf. | will send him pigs
in-clover puzzle.-[ Philadelphia Record.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

THE PRESIDENT does not propose to
recognize the class of Southern lead.
ers" who sit in the shade all day chew.
ing tobacco and talking politics between
considerations.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
"Thc dust goes before the broom" but
thni'S rnde.

AS THE WEATHER grows warmer the
Republican party Of the South develops
more offensive partisans every day.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

WHILE ALL the other editors are get
ting appointments as Ministers abroad
and all that sort Of thing, Editor Har-
rison Is getting sued for 100000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
An Eye to Business.

VTOInDStOnt Eptaph.J
Mrs. Taylor, an FL Paso lady, fell thirty
feet from a Memphis, Tenn, elevator on
her hustle and escaped unhurt Old news
papers for sale at this office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

Mn. WAND MAcALLrsrER win ride
in front Of President Harrison in the
New YogA Centennial procession.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
IN MENIoRIAM.

Ilic an ofllce-seeker iacet
Many town has sent us
Such. Alas, we couldn't place II !
Hinc non est inventus.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
EXC URSJONS.

ITO, FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN
Ill JOHN BRIDGE.--steam Packet EXCEL
sIOR makes her regular trips on Sunday.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, leaving
VIII commence April q Fare, Soc, round
trim
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
pANDANA VERSUS BKEEcnEs.

Here is something simply dreadful.
The "Old Roman" Allen G.. Thurman,
in an interview appearing in this morn
ings Washington Post spoke rs fol-
lows:
That brooches maker from PHILADELPHIA,
wanamaker, seems to be running the guillo-
tine on full time. am told he Is a plous
cuss. Piety is a good thing to have in an Adj
ministration, suppose, but am afraid am
drifting into politics
What could be more startling than
such jaunty criticism from the vencra-
bic Democratic leader? What would
they think Of it in the City of Brotherly
Love, where they had great reception
night before last in honor of the
new Postmaster.G General? "Breeches-
maker" indeed!
This is wicked world. The outs
will speak hippantly of the ms. The
pigs outside the clover make harsh
noise. They are, in all degrees, rlbald.
There is mud in springtime while the
green grass grows all round.
Let not the Old Roman speak lightly
Of breeches, nor of any fame, reputa
ton or notoriety thereunto attaching or
in anywise appertaining. Does Mr.
Thurman forget what it was which
made a great Democratic statesman
best known throughout the length and
breadth of the land? Is the story of
William L. Marcy unfamiliar to him?
What made Marcy the hero of his day?
What brought him close to the hearts
of the people? What but his breeches
and the patch that on them was!
Industrious was the great Democrat
and in service as Governor of New York
he wore the seat of his trousers--they
called them "breeches' then--to such
notable thinness that patch, patch
broad and generous, was required both
for comforts sake and as precaution
for sustaining the dignity of the Office
Mr. Marcy occupied. Thrifty also was
the great Democrat. The patch was
put in place and subsequently among
The expenses which the State was
expected to meet appeared this item
To patch on breaches. Observation-Disclosures Soc
What clamor rose over that iteml
Wicked Wings all over the country
quoted II and ridiculed it and thought
throught.it to bring William L. Marcy
into derision.and contempt. They failed
signally There was something about
that patch upon the breeches, so
homely, so matter. of fact, so straight
forward, that 1t made rather than lost
consideration for the man who wore it,
while the thrift shown was taken as
but evidence of his regard for business
details. He rode into greater popu-
larty not only in but on his breechcs.
Let not Mr.. Thurman, therefore,
speak lightly of breeches in connection,
more or less remote, with statesman
ship. Those unmentionable men
toned so freely have played noble
part in Democratic history.
II
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

The MANY friends of Richard r.
Mcmahon, Deputy Second Comptroller
of the Treasury, appointed during
President Cleveland's administration,
are urging his appointment as the
Democratic member of the Civil Service
Commission. Mr., Mcmahon is an &C
complished official and in every way
qualified TO discharge the duties of Civil
Service Commissioner He is a gentle
man always.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

Philadelphia mani hear you are editing
a sporting paper.
John L. sullivan-Betcher life.
"And that you have left Boston for
goodY'
"Youre talkin'. All us Boston literary
men gifts to New Yorrick sooner or later
Philadelphia Record.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

Augustus Davis, ir,, and c. G, Snyder
have been accepted as jurors In Circuit
Court, Division 2,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

A party of angry women dragged man
named Hurlburt from his house at Allegan,
Mich, a few nights ago and belabored him
with switches until he screamed for mercy.
Hurlburt was notorious wife-beater.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12

PrAns' Soap secures beautiful complex
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-04-12
Fooled Her Beau.

The Lewiston Journal tells of twin sis
tiers who formerly lived In Waldo County,
Maine, who looked SO much alike that no
one out of the family could distinguish
Jane from Susan, and their father himself
was sometimes puzzled. Susan had a
"beau,n very devoted young man,
who called often and stayed late,
so often and so late that the young
lady began to feel the lack of sleep,
and remarked one afternoon that she
almost hoped George wouldn't come to-
night. "Why can't | take your place for
once and give you vacationS ~ asked her
sister. The offer was at once accepted.
The tired damsel got good nights sleep,
and George never knew that he spent one
evening, from Sp. m. to 2 a. m. in James
society until several years after he and
Susan were happily married. similar
story may be told Of two Boston twin
brothers,