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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
THE PETROLEUlI MARKET.

NEWS FROM THE FIELD AND RANGE or PRICES
The crude oil market yesterday was less active
than on Wednesday, aud II suffered reaction, due
to reallzations and tho renewed bcarsh ventures Of
traders who scalp fer small profits on speculative
points, founded On the supposed indications Of
operations by the standard interest some real
reason fer the setback may be found In the fact
that a CoOd-aowing VOL latOut 10 barrels hour
was reported from the Brush Creth district, and
that for prudential reasons there weIp rcazaOns OF
profits by buyers AZ lower figures. No weakness
can be escrbed tho speculation and while carrying
rates cAsed up tribe, there a good demand
that forced borrowers 70 assume neaiH All The carry
lng charges for lenders. Tho developments a. nrlsh
Creek arc well worth watching, but the territory
= spOtty,n and liable 10 give bear as we'll
bulf disa pOniinents. In other directions tho
dion OF the trade SIM furnishes reason for hopeful
view OF tho future The market closed about steady.
The range OF prices and the total dealings weTp
F,flc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS
~, ,r1,prs on NFw.YoRK DEALINGS.


The sot wheat market yesterday was dull aud lower,
with a, utter absence OF interest The speculation
NAMED torpid the dealings amounting to only lSoOo COO
bushels The variation in prices was small and the bull
ish reports regarding the condition Of the Australian wheat
market produced only temporary eject May ragged from
Al OF 14as1 OF Is to 81 OF 5s and there was drive
which nut the market 10 al Ol lis. On The curb more
geaness was developed aud the quotation az the end OF
trading was 81 90 5-s. The ohcAi gu2tauVhs recorder
et osses OF is for February at 9o ls s Tor March at
0s SIS and IL for April at 81, May ana June az
al OF i-S and July az o. LIE. Cash corn WAS TINE
lower, but exporters took 1000 bushelS Inc uans
actions in the options exceeded 3OOOOOO bushels Tho
dealings were c0nnbed largely 70 rev houses ana Y
sneeal months or grades The options crossed unchanged
Tor February "A and March a. A. IA y5le gains ~
is6l@I cent were scored for April OF 4s "a May a.
az 10 ana Juno at a Is cents oats were m and the
FSbruaTy options closed Up is ~ 10 90, March was
down rs al 30 81 and April l2 cent ~ ~ 80 cents
6cr were sales OF 500 ttrces OF lard for export The
speculation was more active In response 20 western
YoSenents and a sharp rally occurred he options ended
up 15a19 points follows; Ee6iuSTy Ms5es q, ana Apr
"a 49, May, 81 II June, ~ ~ '"H' ~ 81 Aubu'T
s7 81 September, 81 20 -. $1,000 ,...,o.,.. -.
NewYork PHILADELPHIA baltimore and Bosion were a.
follows: Wheat, GRO bushels eotR g-nyto Duaheisi
oats 50 o2o bushels total galn 2gSIlS bushels hogT
the arrivals were Wheat 5579S bushels eS,n a Aa I
bushels oats 1883 bushels; ota gram 45loOO push
els; -four, 1897 barrels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
JUDGE BARRETT SETTLES A SUIT
MINNIE PALMER AND HER HUSBAND AGREE TO
PAY FOR A PLAY.

Minnie Palmer, the actress and her husband and
theatrical manager John r. Rogers appeared in the
Supreme Court Special Term, before Justice Barrett yes
orday Leonard Grover h had brought action to obtain
m injunction restraining them from producing the play
NADINE, or My Brothers Sister" II was written Dy
the father Of the plaintiff and the deenoants received the
tight to produce it on the payment Of certain royalties
which 1. was claimed, were not forthcoming.
For the defence It asserted that the author OF no
play had sold It to exit" Clark otter the arrangement
Tor royalties made and that Clark had SOLD IL 70 the
attendants After obtaining full statement Of the case
tho Judge suggested settlement. Only 800 had been
paid on account by Clark for the purchase OF the play
and the Judge said he had right 70 dispose OF It,
This money had advanced by the defendants ana the
Judge thought It would be good plan for the defendants
to live I'D 10 the terms the contract deductng from
the amount due thereon the s4o0 that the plaintiff had
received from Clark After brief discussion the parties
agreed to settle on these terms and the suit was dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
COTTON MARKEys'-pY TELEenApu

LIVERPOOL. Feb GA D. m-Coton-The saics OF m, IA,
Included TO- 100 bales Aineean Futures closed qnei steady
1854 sellersi February and March delivery. ss-GiI
yaluo March and Apn delivery D 3S-64d aeers nrli
and May delivery Js54d euilersi May and Jnne dan
3sB4d sellers June ani July delivery 3s64d SELLER
soltember delivery 3fJld sellers September dovsry
37-04d sellers 10y
GALVESTON Feb. ELECTION nrm Mddlng 0 1910, Inv
Mddng 0a Good Ordinary, SO net and gross recent
l0l7 bales erpors coastwisc g23 bales sales 9O2 bales
stock 5000 bales - '''''
HoRFoIE, Feb ELECTION firm. Midiling. o4; not p,
cepts 300 bales gross receipts, 2li3 bales crnayt
GrTat Britain bales cOastwise l,l0s bales sales s. ~
bales stock, 4O.4l1 baes go
SAVANNAH, Feb 2l,aCoton ssady Mddling Oh, Low
copts 1888 bass exports 10 the Continent jSi hets
bales "' '''o~o
NEwoRLEAss Feb. 2lcott5n steady. 3flddlng 0 II IA
Low Middlng 3l6 Good Ordinary y 9.lB not rece,,s
1893 bales gross recelpts 2544 bales exports
- bales sales. $500 Daiesi stock. 355, 722 bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
pRnnncr MAPKETs

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 2l-330 D. n.-Beef-Tn poor demand
India easy Ola OIL Porkn poor demand Hams
demand BaconThe demand has fallen on Cheess
In poor demand American finest white aud eoored at
b6s OIL. Tallowfn demand. SPIRITS OF
IN fair demand steady at 35s 3d. Rosinin sr dfinand
JArdSpot and utures-In poor demand WheatIn poor do
maDd New No. Spring steady ~ l0d FlOur-In fair De-
mand corn-sPot-Gn lair demand futuTes-In poor de-
mandt mixed Western, February steady at Id, March
and April steady at - Cd Hops a. London-New York
LoNp0s Feb 2i-calcutta nnseed. 4Os "a per quarter
lnseed oil, lSs z M per cwt
ANTWERP, Feb. 2l--Wcoxs lard closed az 90 franco %
centlmcs per 100 kllOs.
ASTwERP Feb Fine pale American II franc,
20 csatmes paid and II francs 20 confines sellers
BnEMES, feb. 2l-PetrOcum- 4 marks 40 pieaunA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
THE rRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Feb. 81 CspecIaD.-Alay wheat opened at
81 90 Ia sold between 81 90 and 81 10 10. and closed
at al % Us July opened 81 % Is cents sold between
% "a AMI 90 IL and closed Ut 05 IL cents Tho re-
ccpts OF corr were 283 the esles for Friday eos
The price was made steady by moderate purchases BY
Robert Warren Co. Tho range, however was w!thn
as cent IL was reported that arrangements had bocn
completed for The export % 100000 bushels nm 81 Lous
by Of baltimore Dats were Quct within n range
oh Is cent Provisions eniycrrd by advance ~
II -2 MAY lard due 10 covering BY certain 0g
shorts and 20 rumofs a. continued large exports On the
curb May wheat sOld al o. % L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

odele 6. southwick has gained victory over her
aged father, Andrew S. Hamerslsy brotherin-law OF
the Duchess of Marlborough, in her suit against him In
the Superior Court Her action was brought 70 re
cover $4,000 bond given by him when he took
charge Of property left her by her mother. His do
fence was that had demanded usuroas interest at
the rate Of per cent When the case was called for
trial the defendant failed to appear and Justice Truax
gave judgment for the plaintiff An inquest was taken
and the jury assessed the amount due her at $4518 g.
Mr. Hamersley's counsel says that he was too Ill TO ap
saaor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
TEN EMPTY SEATS IN FINE JURY pox.

No apprecable progress made yesterday in the
Court Of Oyer and Ierminer, extraordinary term in
the effort 30 obtain moro jurors for the trial Of
Thomas b. Kerr. Before recess twenty-five persons
were examined without finding a man qualified TO sit
as juror IN the case. and altogether seyonty-two
were examined during the day. The two Jurors al
ready in the box who had sat thsre all Gay showing
every sign OF wearness, informed by Tho Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
pTTs OF LECAL NEWS

Notice Of appeal the General Term Of the Supreme
Court from The decision of Justice Beach sustaining
the trustees Of St. Patrcks Cathedral In their refusal
permit the body OF John Mcclure TO DO buried In
ST. Pstrlcks Cathedral flied yesterday.
Another attachment was granted by Justice o'Rren.
Of the supreme Court yesterday. against the property
Of Mrs Sarah +. Porter Burial. who lives at No. IS
eaton Square, London. and contracted many debts
when she was IN this country. She owns real estate
near Niagara Falls The plaintiff In the present suit
Is Susan Boyce, and she claims g. 900 for services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

On Produce Exchange today the Buttef msrxe' ~
CSC choice DAIRY 3os22ci Good 70 Choice 1920
Eggs weak at 12sa13o
s5 gsS!u1y sSs May rs 600 H sasa
Com Coz 4 ~ 100 bush oais 25Oc bush
Fey M aw as S o az a n'd No
Mixed s Is &c bid a. : A'-'- -
HmwAyxsx Feb al.yIogr sctys and d. s.ssdy w., yhsss
S Srn s saa ss Soc esss as.
fss s fS ''i rSsrk &C t sif 1
q 72 February ~ g Rss sss. sSs Da cds
$500 ess wss S H. laiOo w sSsa
io.oo5 6a; ,D' Barley sSO5 bush
g san.I5e = sS ag' a But a d. s
r 5sfss ii taIa y 81
Straight FESSsi' = 3 O sSss, q f%asqa
s sss & $50 fs; ~ s:s'ssrs $Ss
Patent Fair 70 Choice g 9oSsS9I Minnesota slesI
rye aou: ss' but isna cHS'S per LOG g 90
grain depot Oss S De9%AsS March asd d y DC IoS "a
April o9esStc a. tOr May iOos slols Rys steady A.
S sss fl sS Mixed On ss 59 az gram
No in export elevator 80 g940,e no Mixed ier FEB
s saIy % r Nay 0G rs Hn
d s,Hy Tsds5 %Cds %STs nsI sI sA wS ss
futures dun White sssrea5y So Sssis y q Msrss
iss dun 40 %sP rP
Early Rose choice 45c per BUSH Early Bose bar 70 good
S5 a9So; Burbanks and White stars choice soc MAN
moth Pearl 55 sSse Hebron and White Elephant SSgS s
provisions dull steady. Beef-Cty Family SLOW per Dol
DO do packets 50 90: Smoked Beef a. lo1lo sc, beeI
Hams si3 b08l4 Pork-Mess, New slssl6 S0i 90 Prins
Meas New si4 so, 90. Family SIS 50cl6 90 Hams
Smoked ii9l2e do. Cured n nercss sss s.Si;
DO do IN aat Those: Sides Clear Ribbed smoked Isl
shoulders dry and fully cured 6993c do smeksa
Beiss IN piekie sSsSe DO Brcaks bacon ssl6Sl
Lard quiet steady City Refined az So; stc&m sS,s.:sI
Hufehers loose al 10 dun weak Pennsylyann
Creamery % 800, Western Creamery Exas 10
"a q and NJ " Creamery Extra at TIC; western faotofI
Il Packing Butter IL 9l2c Eggs weak PennsyyseA
Hrsts i3ias SIC Western Firss l70lssc Cheese seayi
part skns IA sc. Full Skins case Sugar-kenned ARM
powdered az 7c Ganulatd at se Feed nrS 70 win Net
Rrnn slB OOasi7 90 per ton Petroleum nTm ~ ,AocI
iesi IN bbis 10 Recepts-Floar AoO0 bols Whea'
nome Corn $4,000 bush dats 1900 bush hoo sRpmenA
Wheat q 400 bush. Corn 1900 bush oats o'VVV o'so-
PEORIA Feb 2i-corn firm New High Mixed 2gt $3.50
New Mixed 90 2gic New Rejected % e2s oats quiet
M o Xyhita 2eaa7e; No. White 1920 -, tYt
dS No a. lssaSc wlassSSey nIn , w S oS bs ~
rye $50 bush Shipments-Corn IS COO BUSH o@s SolVs
bush.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
IN FAVOR OF A COLLAPSED BANK.

The trial of the suit in ghch Frederick oieott as
receiver Of the collapsed wall Street Bank sought TO re-
cover from Joseph T. Rock broker 10000, alleged TO
have been frsuduenty obtained from the bank by con-
spIraey with John b. Dickinson is cashier who specu-
lated through the firm Of Rock Burtne Of which the
defendant was member brought TO close yesterday
The ry after two hours deliberaton brought in YER
diet Of s87 500 for the plaintiff The was tried In
the Supreme Court Circuit before Justice 1ngrahsm and
Jury The Judge gave the plaintiff extra allowance Of
$780, and granted the defendant star OF pfoeeeongS
and sixty days to make 9 appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
on MARKETS.

on cry FEB 2lNaionA Transit certncatos ons,sa =,
God s sa,aI lowest aQ% closed a0s Sale,
rels. ''N1' V'''e'si runs al lJS bar
r,sIsbCho FOB 2l-Petrolenm iny active National
Bla lowest. CO.'S '" '''" ~ wa highest
on nhAPSesp Penn FEB 2Nntonal Transit cer,ac,,s.
Cearulces. LIS 900 bbls. '"9 va io"es1 Wa
IiISsyiuE PENN Feb educational rransit oer,,se,,..
sn"'A'Si%f hi@h~-i al@ n'sast eOa.. olosed oos,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

COTTON-The spot market ruled steady and moderately
active prices showing no decided change. Sales S24
bses for consumption. Port receipts l4100 bales, as
ssns IA 81 bales last week and 10 044 bales for the
same time last year. since september the receipts AZ
he ports aggregated 4,7S0 101 bales comparing with
So5 a5s bales the corresponding time last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

walk out NTH tho officers who have charge OF the
today hut tbev were cautioned not talk about tne |
case Tie court adjourned until 10 ocioeK to'Hor
row morning. Z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
STAINED,
LII Low MlddlInu......s 1910

see 9 Geod 0fiinary7 IS Midns So
The speculative market tended higher early, IN keeping
Win stronger Liverpool adyces Opening sales Indicated
an aiyance u as points with good buying partly by
@shoFis' Subsequently the temper became bearish on
realizing and closing figures show q decline OF la
points from yesterday Sales ia 200 bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
rAvoRna THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT.

Providence, r. l.. Feb. 21.--The Ballot Reform bill,
based the Australian system, passed the House Of
Representatives to-day By a vote Of "a 10 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

,,,,, .,oo,,t NJ cash IN hand for the year to be
~ . oo e or recInring securities OF present value.
$iS 900 I'm The evening the members dlned together
at the Hotel Brunswick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
domestic 5iiuatcns tnauieo


teulaieSs
n OOR -Firstclass; understands French
y and American cooking; all kinds soups,
city releroEce. Address NJ. r.. BOX 303,
Tribune Uptown once, l.23S broadway,
= ooK.-Dy an experienced young French
- woman thoroughly understands cooking
IN all bfanchesi gets up dlnner and lunch
parties Grsteass style Tl e In county
aud 35h sts., upstairs JACouIN'S.
nooK and LAUNDREss.-By q respect,
" able eolored girl good cook, good laun-
dress, and can furnish city reference
sleep home. G. G., 425 7th.ave.
COoK, HoUsEwoRK. &e.-By good
u French and German helps cook, wash,
iron, &c. city or country good references.
AZ 1873 0th-ave., near lOth-st
~ oOK, HoUsEwoRR, Hc.-By q Ger.
~ man girl for city or country i used
20 all kinds OF homework, waiting. SC, Is
ready 70 20 anywhere for very moderate
WOges has good references. AZ lSo Oth-aVe',
look. -By a competent Protestant cook (;
= IA private family with or without
2ii West 87th.st.
nAYs' WoRK.-By a German widow 20
~ 60 cut by tho day. Miss MAILMAN,
Az East 0th-st, room 0.
nays WoRR.-By a respectable woman ;
~ private families or restaurants pre-
ferred. 4s0 West 49th-et.. LIST door. rear.
GOVERN kSs. Young lady tFnnch), un-
~ deIs@nds Herman and drawing. wants
place es Rpyerness or nursery goyerneas
talks no English. Address A. ", Tribune
Uptown once, i,235 Broadway.
- ENEIAL HoUSEWoRK by an Eng
VI iish girl IN lat Tor o small family. "a.
dgcss q. j., Tribune Uptown Onlce. LESS
broadway
,,rrc r,txrouU 80. 1890.
III tant good baker OF bread and biscuit I,
excellent laundress; wages moderate; city
or country relerence. AMERICAN
TRAINING SCHOOL, as2 3d.aye.
HOusEWoaK, &e.-By a reliable colorcd
H girli g9oi, cook; will do homework
onl where Sali deys go West A7th.st.
III OVsEWOkK,-By smart, willing Scotch
ard Iron. Call or address Mrs. HARPER,
13a Colyer.st.. Greenpoint. Il. /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
domestic Situations tl)anien.
Females.

Females.
II oUSEWoRR. by very nice woman
IL for general h0usowOrk, or cook, washer
ann ironer very neat; excellent laundress
sm,aole and temperate one 70 appreeigalme
Snd Keep homo city or country W. ~
Oth-aye., near lTth.st, upgtairs.
II OUsEKEEPER- Christian lady OF
"A experience desires position as house.
keeper, matr0n or companion Tor lady rel
erences given and required: Address RAN
DoLPH, 3l4 East l6th-st
HoUsEK EEPER.-By an American won.
- an widowers family preferfed hrs.-
S,s,s reference. Address H. H. BOX 10
HoUsEwoRR.-B a young girl, lately
- - landed, nj light Homework 3l4 East
ooth,st, "a noor mont ---.-----
IT oUSEWoRK. by & young swiss;Ger.
man girl " do general housework IN
private family understands but little Eng
llsh. ANNA MEIER $50 Enery.st., B'kn
HoUsEwoRK.--B North German Prot
A estani girl good cook and laandressi
besi references; city or country 900 Ith-
ave-. nea2 d2d.st.
~ oUSEWoRK. by neat, obliging Amerl-
y can girl for general work go9d pam
cook and laundress; walt on table, sc.
rood reference city or country. eau nc
$50 sd-ayc
H)USEKEEPER -By . refined American
"'HitH tAUNllllAtu ht0
good manager and excellent cook no 0blee.
tlon 20 children. Call or address All
smith.st, South Brooklyn.
HOuSEKEEpER.-- by o Protestant; ca
- pablo and reliable q good cook REFER
enees. Mira FRANK 500 East lllst-st
HouSEWORK = CHAMBERMAID and
WAITRESS.-By two scotch Protest
ah,s; together or separate; city or country;
kyod references. 3sd Bth-ave., lst nlght.
1 NFANTS NURSE.-By respectable
- eine1ly woman thoroughly undsrsianas
1osise feedinR competent TO take entlfe
charge excellent city references. Address
j.. Box rs, l13 fth.ave.
ANiTRESS. Widow woman desires q
position az lanitrcss Of fats; willing
snn obliglnR; references. Address II. A.,
lripuue Uptown Office, 1,28a broadway.
ANITREss.- -Dy young American
heman understands German a. lanltress
or general once work experience and ral.
eFenees. B., Box rs. Tribune Oface.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
domestic sitnations ilJantea

Females.
II ITCHENMAID.-By young girl as
"A sist with washing best city reference.
~ East 02d-st.
II ITCilENMAID. &o.--By an English girl
N AteiI landed or 70 help with house
work ADDRESS or call 200 West 2lstst.,
X IToHEN WORLDLY mlddle.ased
-. woman In clearinghouse $50 West
lIth-st, rear
L IGHr HoUSEWoRK, .-By young North
u OF Ireland Protestant; plain washing;
city or country reference. Call 1,25o
I ADY'S MAID.--By experienced Young
- FFeneh.woman good hairdosser COM
p,ISh, efessnaker Gun pack tako charge
OF iuuy wardrobe; accuslomod 10 travel
NOT aeo-slek; 3esi references. JACQUIN'S.
GOi 0th-ave., upstairs. 35th-st.
| ADY'S MAID or CoMPANIoN.-By en-
- EhSieh ffOestant, used 20 travelling
~ years experience. G. W., Box 800, Port
| AuEDREss,. by flrstclsss laandress;
"A wishes washing and ironing at her
ANNIE BOYLE, l2 - FAST istS.st" 0O''N'
l AUNDRESS.-By woman to do plain
- washing and iiouing. AMI assist with
kitehenwork In boarding house; city or
eVN.tS W. Tor : ua1r, ooo i-ift tVt1-bt.
NUBSb,--By experienced young woman
stands care Of infant, bottle feeding, &C..
neal sever, 0blgings years pefsonal rex
arenees from lass employer no objection %
country Seen az Nine. JACQUIN'S, COZ
6ih-aNr., upstairs.
MUSE. Professional; graduate u train.
Fast 2Sth-st.
NJ IfnSg ny c,,,net, ,,k ,,-os,,at, "a GROW.
a ing children or assist with chainpoI-
work city reference. Call 1. 252 Bway.
NURSE and CllAMnnRMA ID.-ny a
y peat Protestant; thoroughly trained
ten take entire charge Of infant from birth;
also y good sewer and ehamcegmasdi wages
lppNnnie; country or city. go Oth'nfe.,
near l7ti,st.. upstnita
NURSE,--By person Of long experience
as nurse 10 Invaiids or ladies' In con-
hnenlenti best pafaonal and aoctors' refer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22

Cash quotations follows; No Spring Wheat 1909
Corn 9lTe no oats 2S1sc Me- Rye t4e No ssr
ley nominal No. Flax Seed az 81 6l Prime Ii9p an
s5 20 per 100 d. short Rib Sides loose Is 75Se 90 p
Sailed Shoulders boxed t5 80 992ia short Cear shes
boxed % 009l2 Whlskey dstilers hnlshei good ~ %
per gallon. sugars-Cut Loaf 7Ss 10 sGsannAtea Ise
kfaidnrh al BIsc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-22
HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVNNA
u.v,x, reh cl-Spansh gold SO 36h9S1 Sh IL
,an c1et mt Irn sugar quiet and steady nles oOo
Ssgs centrifugal 90 degrees polarization, at
GOLD per quintaL
SPIRITS OF TURPENrINE.
CHARLESTON Feb 2l.-Turpentine firm at 4oc ASKED
The National tribune., 1889-10-31
nni Of the hnnlh Of Rahes-
lKansas C3ty Ss4r.i


Six little children were nt play, and whether
IL was they grew tired of familiar games that
that innate principle 1t is not good for man
to be slono" cravcd expression, they deter
mined 10 have a wedding. John aged Z, should
marry Hattie. aged g. aud brother Harry would
speak the words that bind"
Now. Harry had never heard marriage
ceremony and was entirely ignorant of the
prevalent pledges; but was hc at "a loss7 Not
he. He knew what Papa and Mamma cons!d-
cred Of paramount virtue aud surely what they
each SO eagerly desired must constitute the re-
quisitc of happy married life.
The candidates for wedlock were requested
TO stand side by side, and gravely obsyed.
Hattie, viii you get np in the morning and
SEQ that John has his breakfast In time, and
that he has good things to eat aud never has u
wait for his meais2"
"John, will you give her all the money she
wants?n
The National tribune., 1889-10-31


As b the word gents" that is q good word,
inasmuch as 10 describes class that no Othor
word describes. There are persons who are not
quite gentlemen. aud yet who are not alto
gether boors who dress as gentlemen dress
though they are not Of gentle breeding, aud
yet who do not belong TO the hearty, natural
genuine aud unpretentiOus sons of horny hand
ed toll They have money and they are loud
presuming and offensive 10 gentle souls, and
they claim TO be gentlemen. In respect oi
some things they show indications of gentle
msnliness; in respect Of others they are vulgar
The term gents" falling short of the term
gentlemen," is very good term to apply tc
them
The National tribune., 1889-10-31
The Old Vets Chew

An old veteran without any arms walked
along First avenue south yesterday in company
with his wife, says the Minneapolis Tribune.
Of sudden the man stopped, and turning to
his companion, said:
Mary, gimme chew"
This seemed lko very singular request TO
make, but the woman appeared not at all dis
concerted. Putting her hand into her husbands q
vestpocket she extracted plug Of tobacco and
held IL up to the veterans lips The latter took
goodly chow" aud tho pair proceeded on
their way.
The National tribune., 1889-10-31
Wholesale MesmerIzinr.

In one of the law courts of Helsingborg,
Sweden, queer case of hypnotism has puzzled
the Judges A young medical student brought
suit against practieing physician in the town
for having hypnotized him. Several witnesses
appeared and they all gave the most contradic-
tory aud astounding testimony. HeTeupon q
medical gentleman astonished the court with
tho announcement that his confrere tho de-
fendant, had hypnotized the witnesses and
made them say just whatever he liked. Finally
tho court adjourned the case aud appointed a
commission to SEQ il the entire crowd were not
crazy.
The National tribune., 1889-10-31
LoseII Monian.

Love 10 an excuse for woman 10 tell you all
her troubles Exchange.
The greatest Of all poetry Is girls FIRST love-
letter. Merchant Trdrelsr.
Landiadies arc famous g0sslps; they pay
great attention to roomers.-Boston Post.
IL is considered "A pretty serious charge 10
bring against woman 10 say that she means all
she says.-Erchangs
Poor woman; If her husband blows his nose
he wakens tho baby, and IL the baby cries IL
waksns him.-Atohison Gtobe.
A sulky girl may sometimes be cured by TAX
ing her in buggy with seat just wide enough
for two.--S0mcrDile Journal
An old maid said she wished sh0 was an
auctioneer, for then IL would bs perfectly
proper TO say, make me an offer"-Te1as
SlttnQs.