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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Three Lives Lost at Nanticole, Pa.-List OF
the Iniured.

Three Lives Lost at Nanticoke, Pa.-List OF
the Injured.
A Wilkesbarre. Pa. dispatch says: BY
an explosion of gas in No. slope OF the
Susquehanna Coal Company at Nanticoke.
three men were killed. four seriously in
jured. and two slightly injured. The killed
are: James Adams. William A. James and
Anthony Roseman. or the injured four
are seriously hurt, the others suffering but
slightly. They are. John Marshall, Morgan
Price. John J. Griff1th, Joseph d. Lousk.
George Elone and John Noforski. The
mine was not damaged. The gas is sup
posed to have ignited from a naked lamp.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
TWO TERRIFIC EXPLOSIONS.
Six Lives Lost in Tunnel Near Santa
Paula, Cal.

Paula, Cal.
A terrible accident occurred at Adams
Canyon. near Santa Paula. Cal. causing the
death OF six men. A tunnel was being bored
for oil when an explosion OF gas occurred
and sheet OF flame shot out blowing away
the building ono hundred feet away from
the mouth OF the tunnel Two men were
badly burned. one Of whom has since died.
force OF men was put to work to clear out
the tunnel and the same afternoon another
explosion took place. the sides OF the tunnel
collapsing and burying in the ruins FIVE
men. who are certainly dead. The names
OF those known are Britton. Hardlson. Tay-
lor and Young.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Stanford VIII Retire.

The San Francisco Cali Chronicle prints
an interview with Senator Leland Stanford
stating that Stanford has positively de-
cided to tender his resignation as Presl-
dent of the Southern Pacific Company at
the next meeting OF the directors OF the
company. The resignation is on account
OF poor health and a press OF other bust
ness. The Senator states that @. T. Hunt
ington will be elected to succeed him as
Prasident
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
To-Night and To-Morrow Night,

And each day and night during this week
you can get at all druggists Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs. acknowl-
edged to be the most successful remedy ever
sold for the cure of Coughs, Group. Bron-
chltis. Whooping Cough. Asthma and Con-
sumption. Get bottle to-day and keep it
always In the house. SO you can check your
cold at once. Price 800 and $1.00. Sample
bottle free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Banker Ciaasen Indicted.

At New York the United States Grand
Jury has handed in an indictment against
p. J. Claassen for embezzlement abstract
ing and misapplying funds of the Sixth
National Bank and making false entries.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

EmIn Pasha has finally accepted the pro-
posal made to him by Major Wissmann.
and has entered the German service. He
win reesive a salary Of $1,000 a year. He
has given mp his intention OF returning to
Europe. and win leave Bagomoyo about the
middle OF April for Victoria Nyanza He
win be accompanied by large caravan
and 200 Soudaneso troops.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
HURT IN A NEW YORK LANDSLIDE.
Four Trainmen ON the West shore Road
Al INJURED.

Four Trainmen ON the west Shore hoau
Seriously Injured.
A Troy. N. Y. dispatch says: big land
slide has occurred on the West Shore Road
east OF St. townsville. at Diefendorf Hill
Both tracks are blocked. An east bound
freight train. Engineer Potter. ran into it.
Engineer Potter and three other trainmen
were buried in the slide. The four victims
were exhumed from the debris. None were
killed. The engineer, F. s. Potter. and
Fireman German were seriously injured;
two other trainmen were badly hurt. Cor
man may die.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

A number OF my lady customers have
tried Mothers Friend" aud would not be
without 1t for many times its cost. They
recommend il to all wac are to become
mothers. X. A. PAYNE. Druggist. Green
Vile, Ala. Write Bradfleld Reg. Co.. Allan
Ia. Ga. for particulars. BY all druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
THREE ALABAMA NEGROES KILLED.
They Refused to Surrender and Were Shot
by n Deputy sheriff.

They Refused to Surrender md Wore Shot
by n Deputy sheriff
Birmingham Ala.) special: A telegram
came here from Irondale tonight asking
for physician. All that can be found is
that three negroes were stealing railroad
iron when City Marshall England and
Deputy Sheriff Lortenberry came up and
called for their surrender. The negroes ran
about a mile with the officers in pursuit.
when one OF them turned and shot England.
Deputy Fortenberry opened fire on the
negroes. and when the firing ceased all
three were dead. Marshal England will
probably die.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

AN elephant at Philadelphia died sud-
denly the other day from enlargement OF
the heart. Its heart was found to be abb
normally large. 1t more than filed a
washtub and weighed 102 pounds. The
big hearted but unfortunate animal was
ia vaara old
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
A ChInese LACK tho Ripper.

Julia Dowd. OF Helena. Mont. half
breed Mexican. was found in her house the
other morning dead. her body being badly
mutilated with knife. Chinaman's
shoes. covered with blood. we're found In
the room. The polics arrested eleven Mon
uolians
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
R.l,.r sor I.ou,svIiIe sufferers.

A Louisville Ry.) dispatch says: The re-
lief fund for sufferers by the tornado now
amounts to about $lS5.0O0 There have
been about 500 applications for relief from
losses OF all kinds. For loss OF furniture
there arc 472 applications. twenty OF which
are not in tha cftv
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

At large meeting Of notables at Cairo.
Henry M. Stanley was presented with tho
diploma OF tho Khedival Geographical
Society. Mr.. Palmer. the KhedIve's financial
adviser. and Tigrane Pasha win start for
Paris by the next maIlto discuss the con-
version Of the Egyptian debt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

Sir Novels Free. will be sent by Cragln &
Co., Philada.. Pa. to any one Ia the U. s. or
Canada. postage paid. upon receipt OF Is
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
OF novels on circulars around each bar.
Soap for sale by all grocorS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
sMOrHERED BY sAND.

Six Texas Boys Lose Their Lives by the
Cavc-In OF a Sandbank.
While elk boys OF r. H. Baskerville and
X. p. Wommack. ranging in age from
II TO 10 years. were playing in sand cave
near Vernon. Tex. the bank caved In on
them and all were killed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

The failures Of three farmers OF Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania. are announced as
follows: benjamin ID. Gambler. Liabilities.
$4,000; assets, SS7 900; Jacob H. Hostetter.
liabilities. s42.500; assets. $4,000: Daniel
E. Peiiet. liabilities. s1s.564; assets about
the aama
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Bisunarck ReleDts.

A special to the London Standard says
that Prince Bismarck win bear the title OF
Duke OF Lauenberg as a second title. and
that his official designation will be Furst
Won Bismarck. Herzog Won Lauenberg.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

ACCORDING to the Lyon Medical the
inquiry made by the administration in
order TO carry out the new law giving GER
tain advantages TO fathers of more than
seven children, has shown that in France
in which there has been no chIld; $780,
0O0 in which there was one; 1900, 900.
two children; l,500. 600, three; about
1000, COO, four; $50, 900, five; $50, 900, six,
00,0O0 seven or more.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Purchased a Big Coke Plant.

1t is reported at Pittsburgh. Pa.. that
Charles Donnelly has purchased the United
Coke Company's plant OF 200 ovens and
1000 acres Of coal land In Westmoreland
County. The plant IL valued at 100000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Rather Unnrnfitabie BusInes,

Sir Samuel Baker says that the value OF
the products from equatorial Africa is only
about one tenth the cost OF transportation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Ward Victorious.

In the Superior Court at New York. Judge
Lawrence. has handed down a decision in
favor OF the ball player John M. Ward.
whom the New York club sought to enjoin
from playing with the Brotherhood.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Deats of Gen. Thomas c. Anderson.

Gen. Thomas @. Anderson. prominent
Republican politician OF Louisiana. FORM
erly Deputy Collector OF New Orleans and
a member OF the famous LOUISIANA return
ing board of 1874 to 1876. died at New Or
leans, aged 20 years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Hoods
SarsaparilIa

I sufrered great while with dyspepsia. Afrisnd
urged me 70 try Hoods sarsaparia and two bottles
have entirely cured me OF dyspepsia and . sorofu-
lous Affection. ! can hardly ind words 10 express
my high appreciation OF IT. ALLEN H, MKLHon
City Hotel. Lancaster. Pa.
Hoods sarsaparilla cured me OF blood poison
gave me noble appetite. overcame headache and
dizziness. SO that now am abe TO work again. :
LUTHER MASON. GO Church st. Lowell Mass.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Hibbard,s Rheumatic and Liver Pills.

These Pills are scientifically compounded.
uniform In action. No gripping pain so COM
monty following the use OF pills. They arc
adapted to both adults and children with
perfect safety. We guarantee they have
no equal In the cure OF Sick Headachs. Con-
stipation. Dyspe psia Biliousness; and. as
an appetizer. they excel any other prepara-
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Pension for Mrs. * Ipatricx.

The Senate bill granting pension OF 500
per month to the widow OF the late Major
General Judson Fitzpatrick has been favor
ably acted upon by the Committee on In
valid pansiOns
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

NowfoundIand's Bait ACT TO he Repealed.
Newfoundland has decided to repeal the
bait act. Hereafter French American and
Canadian fishermen will be permitted to
freely purchase bait In Newfoundland har-
bors upon the payment of tonnage and
license fees. but the expectation OF bait to
st. Pierre. Miquelon. is prohibited.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
WInter yYheat ImprorInr.

The crop report sent out by the Agrlcul-
tural Department at Washington shows OK
ceIlent prospects for farm work throughout
the Northwestern states and an improved
condition Of the plant in tho winter wheat
belt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
x.Armnr rsmvvn
BY TELEGRAPH,
THE WORLD OVER.
A MIRROR or THE INFORMANT &C.
CURRENCEs OF A WEEK.

Things That Do Happen--A Compiets
Record OF interesting Events the World
Over - Shocking Accidents, Startling
Crimes. Other Topics.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

THE waters of the Ochtahatchee Lake
in Florida ran off through its under
ground channel few days ago and an
immense number of the finest kinds OF
fish were secured by the citizens Of the
vioipifv
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Every spring for years have made II practice
10 take from three TO nve bottles OF Hoods sar-
ssparills. because know It purihes the blood and
thoroughly cleanses the system OF all impurities.
That laneuid feeling. sometimes called spring
fever will never visit the system that has been
properly cared for by this never-failing remedy
W. II. LAwREEcE. Editor Agricultural Epitomist
Indianapolis. Ind.
NIB. Be sure 10 get Hoods sarsaparillA.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
rhs Msal,,s Rnainess Faiiuras

Business failures for the week number
2O6. against 243 last week. and az In the
corresponding period OF 1889.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
To Build n Score OF Steamers.

Boston capitalists are organizing syn.
dictate to build twenty iron steamships.
which will be put into commission as soon
as tho Farquhar tonnage bill passes Con-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
A Judges Fat Il Fall.

Judge Botsford, a prominent Mason Of
Moncton. N. B.. is dead from tho effects Of
a fall from a window.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
INCREASE IN WESTERN PoRT PACK
ING.

Tabulated Comparison of Last Years Win
ter Season with That of 1SSS-s9.
The Cincinnati Price Current offers the
leading exhibits OF its annual statement OF
pork packing in the west for the year ended
March 1. in which the following compari-
sons are shown for the winter season.
November to March 1:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Two Little Rrothers Fatally injured.

At Hamilton. Ohio. Dolpha and Arthur
Grabham. brothers. nino and ten years old.
were struck by a falling scantlIng and ia
tally ininrad.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

A German National Horse Show.
Germany will have a great national
horse show at Berlin June II to ~ next.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
M. NomInation ConfIrmed.

The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton OF John t. Selby to be United States
District Attorney for North Dakota
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Sentenced to Die by Electricity.

Kemmler. the murderer. has been sem
fenced to death at the Auburn IN. W
Trlson as prescribed by law during the
week beginning April %. This will be the
first execution by electricity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

TESTED BY TIME. For bronchial affec-
lions. Coughs, etc.. Browns BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs have proUed their efficacy by a test
OF many years. Price rs cts.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Fnur NIIners Killed.
Dom Pedro Seriously III.

Dynamite exploded in the Coalburg tAla.)
mines. killing four men and wounding eight
Others.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
PredIcts n GladstonIan Success.

Lord Randolph Churchill predicts an
early dissolution OF Parliament followed
by the success OF the Gladstone party.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

BrItIsh government Employees Way SIrike
The 10000 employes.of the Government
works at Woolwich, En- gland. threaten to
strike II their wages arc not raised.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

THOUGH a LADY has little use FOR it.
she will generally be found to have her
isinQlass.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

News has been received at Rio Janeiro
that Dom Pedro. formerly Emperor OF
Brazil, Is seriously I'll.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
ARMY NominatIons.

The President has sent to the Senate the
following nominations:
Lewis A. Grant, of Minnesota, to be Assistant
Secretary of War Brigadier General Nelson A.
Miles, Major General Colonel b. III. Grierson
Brigadier General; Henry Flad, OF Missouri,
civil engineer, member OF Mississippi River
Commission.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

Thirteen Cinnamon have been arrested at
Tiajuana. Mexico, while making an attempt
to cross the boundary line into United
States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

(Onnrmou " the ocnato'
The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations:

Frank N. Yllnghast, Surveyor OF Customs at
Greenport, N. Y. II. ID. Allen, United States At
tornoy for Massachusetts, e. w. Eakin, Re-
tors OF Customs--F. II. Cakes, at Saco, Me. |;
VIM. Davis. Natchez, Miss. q. M. Gleason, os-
wegatchie N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

China is strengthening her northern
frontier against anticipated attack by the
Russians.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
LOCKED THEM UP TO DIE.

Three Children Burned to Death In Their
Home While Their Parents Are Away.
Huron e. d. dispatch says: The
house OF Wilhelm Brown. near here. has
been burned. Three OF his children. who
had been locked in the house while the
parents went TO the city. we're unable to
get cut. and persisted In the flames. The
eldest was less than five years old.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

AParis cable says: Jules simon. in an
Interview. said ne considered Emperor
william sincerely soIIcitous for the welfare
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
BEWARE ofimitations---r ansIlrs Punch. :

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. 800.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

You never hear of q strike among the
astronomers. Their business is always
looking up.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

China Fortifying Against Russia.

in person with speech on the labor quos-
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

KNOWLEDGE is power, no doubt, but
Dno should know how to apply the brakes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

The American consul at Plauen has been
robbed In ahotel OF jewels valued at 5000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10

Stole a ConsuI's JewoIs.

The Forest block at Worcester. Mass,
been destroyed by fire. Loss. $4,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
HFair Play -

is all that is asked for DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. whom taken for catarrh
in tho head. or for bronchial or throat
affections. or lung scrofula commonly
known as consumption OF the lungsl. and II
taken in time. and given fair trial. 1t will
cure or the money paid for 1t will be re-
funded. 1t is the only guaranteed cure.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Price 80 Cents.

WANTED sSs S %s%S1 q yG sSPs sss
Bacheors' Endowment ASSOCIATION Incorporated.
which pays its members 2 band some cash endoM-
culars. Lock Box 10. Spencer, Tioga Co. New York
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs Is taken; 1t is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of Its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
It's many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs IL for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for ANYONE who
wishes to try it. DO not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Nv. NEW Y0EK. NV.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
A Fnnr-Yenr.OId,s Threat.

CLEANSE tho liver. stomach, bowels. and
whole system by using DIR. Pierce's Pei
LOT
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-10
Boundary

Chinese Arrested for Crossing q
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-03-08

WashIngton's hack. Las 'tunity you'll
git. Ride you 'roun' de block fur tiitv
cents Wall, sab. de folks da FLED IN,
an eff de GenI hader stald IN dat house
long ernuff I'd er got rich right dar, tst
he had ter come out an go up ter de pos
nffice an take his seat Iseed him when
he sot down. Da fo.ch er gre't big
rocki1,c..,,eer out in front O. de do. and
1e postmaster he say: 'Gen'l, set down.
An de Gen1 he say: 'Thankee, sab, doan
kere ef 1 does"
"Was there much of crowd2"
"Yss, sah. er right smart sprinklln.
County cot an de gran jury wuz holdin'
fort, an, sides dat, dar wuz er good many
folks in frum oDer de rlber. De Gen
kuowed er good many O. 'em, be did, an
once in er while he'd say; Billy, is you
done planted yo' con yit?' 'Ab, how's
all dc folks?' 'Nath, gwIne ter set out
anv terbacker dis season?' How many
chickens you got, Aunt NancyF WY
bless me, dsr's Aunt janet" Oh. yas
sab, rickollecks all dat ez well ez ct II
wuz yistidy. An you say it's been e. e.
hunnud years. Huh, how time do fy!'
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-03-08

Register


The worst case of inhumanity that ever
occurred in Lane county is reported from
near Cottage Grove. Friday evening,
February 18th, Mrs. Millie Wand. wife
of Ed Waud, died at her home about two
miles from Cottage Grove, from neglect
aud starvation. About three weeks ago
she gave birth to child. When the
ciild was bnt four days old, her husband
|. fit her and went to his fathers house,
Nbich was but few RODS distant, leaving
her in the house with her three children,
tie oldest boy of about four years. 1t
is said that Waud's father, two brothers
and sister were in the house near by.
hut none of them went to see her. and Tor
six days she Rad 10 one but those little
children TO wait upon her. Several times
during the first three days she got cut OF
bed and craw ed on her hands and knees
to the stove 10 bul!d fires but after that
she was scarcely able TO move, and after
living that way ELK Gays she was ioond
by the neighbors in dying condition.
A physician was called, hut 1t was too
lite to de her any good. The nelghoors
state that Waud refused to give his wife
the medicine lett for her by the physician,
but threw it away and INJECTED morphine
in her arm. Oace, when some whisky
had been lett for her. he drank it him
self. 1t was not until the physician
threatened to prosecute him # he gave
her any more morphine, that he let her
alone. There was some talk OF lynchlng
wbe, facts were learned. bat the
! thres.s were not carried into effect. No
4 ,r,,;cl,oaut csn he tan severe for such O
man. MIS-. Waud's maiden name was
Milhe Branstetter, and when she lived in
thi. city was large, healthy young lady.
| She was married to Waud here several
years ego. He has been victim of the
morphine Latlt for long time. and after
their marriage il is said lie soon made her
a victim, and before her death she had
| ckaaoed so that her friends would scarce
ly recogn;zs her. Thus ends once happy
and promising life.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-03-08
Marvellous Memory.

'.Look yere, said an old negro. "what's
all dis yere marclin' aa' blowia' an sky.
larkin' gwine on er5out?"
"It's the centennial celebration of
G,orge Washingion's Inauguration as
president Of the United States"
'.Howl What you mean?''
"Why, /, has beeu oLe hundred years
sine, Washington took bis sea: as presi-
dtnt.'
..Has it been dat longg'
Eyes"
'.Is you sho?"
ssYes, sure"
IVY didn't know it had been dat
lcpg Amt seemed dat long TO me, s. Ah. :"
s'Do goa remember it?"
"Huh, does when made ten dollars
Sat day drivin' er hack.'
"You must have been a very small
boy ct the time"
sWho er small boy? Me er small
ioy2 No. want. l wuz ez big ez is
now, dat's how much DER small boy /
wuz. Wife tole Inc dat day"
s.What Y, u were not marrIeds"
sHuh, who want married. Me2
reckon I wuz. Wife she say: Stephen,
you go on out yander now and make
scme money
".How l going make money!? ST.
.Dribin' er La r. she 'loys.
".Whar's de hackf ST.
".Da,'s what you mus look out fur
81 lows.
avail, went on down the street, l
did"
.sWhat town was itY'
"Cair:, down yere, sab; Cairo. I went
on down de street. l did, an seed Gen'l
Wushington's hack stop In front ode
taverp, an went up, did. an ez de
gre't man got cut walked up ter him
an, ST: 'Gen'i, how long you gwine be
in dar?'
"I,o,n know, zackly,' says he.
'Whsrto' you axT
..:Case, 1 wanser hol' yo' hosses,' 81
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