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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
STRUCK BY THE YARD-ENGINE.
An Intoxicated Mans Awful Death a
Hinton, w. Wa.
Especial TELEGRAM to the Dispstch.l

HINTON, W. Va, December 15.-W.
NJ. Cooley, Of Amherst county, Va,
was struck by the yard.engine here last
night about 7 o'clock. Both OF his
legs were cut off near the body and
death ensued in about one hour. The
unfortunate man had been drinking for
several days and was not observed by
the engineer. it being dark, until after
the accident He was about thirty-ive
years old. His rsmains were sent 10
Virginia for inteImenk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
Highest of all Leavenng PoweU s. Govt Report Avg ~ 1885,
R3|H,:a!:!,:!!! B Bsx5ss'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE

CALL AND EXAMINE FINEST
" Ondsra Cluster. Loose Muscatel, aud Va
lencis RAIsINs; ORANGES, LEMONS, and
TRANSPARENT CITRoN: FLAyoRING EX-
TRACTS: Finest MINCE-MEAT made; Gonu-
inc MADEIRA WINE; COOKING BRANDY and
WINES; TABLE BRANDY and WINES: MAR
TIL BRANDY, vintage 1877; SOUTHAMPTON
APPLE BRANDY and JAMAICA RUN, old and
pure; APPLE CRAB CIDER; Orange County
OLD HAMS and Ferris's HAMS and TONGUES,
finest: EGGs: Fine BUTTER, Preserved GIN
GERS and PICKLES OF every kind; London
LAYER FIGS: French and Assorted CAM
DIES; CHOCOLATE CANDY. something new
Prime NUTS, new and fresh; Pure GIBSON
and other RYE WHISkEYS, and everything
suitable for the current season.
CHARLES L. TODD
de 1897 Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
The K.nucks Go Back.

Especial telegram % ths Dspatch.l
NoRFoLK. December 15.-The Cana
dian cotton-screwmsn, who came here
to underworld the present screwmen, are
now leaving for their homes under the
pressure OF the Screwmen's Union, the
nnion men refusing to work with the
Canadians. A lot left on Saturday night
and much larger crowd went North 70.
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
OPENING OF THE BAZAAR.
Successful Move to Obtain Funds for the
jackson Monument.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l

jackson Monument.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, Va, December 15.-The
Jackson monument bazaar opened here
tonight 1t is held in the public-school
building. Down stairs are numerous
booths tastefully arranged and beauti-
fully draped. where fair women and
lovely girls dispense such wares Ms fruits,
confectionery, lemonade, tobacco. dolls,
baskets, &c. Upstairs is the restaurant,
where are served all sorts OF toothsome
viands, cooked in that delicious
manner for which our house
wives are famous. The contributions to
che monument so far amount TO about q
thousand dollars. This sum will be in
cfeased considerably by the proceeds Of
the bazaar, but money will still be need
Cd TO make mp the necessary four thous-
and dollars for the pedestal, and it is
hoped that the admirers Of jackson will
not relax their efforts to obtain contribu.
tons for 30 worthy cause. The monu-
ment has been shipped from New York,
and viii reach here this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
SNOWDEN cOLORED SCHOOL
Presented with Flag-Sunday's OBJ
serYsnce-Married in Baltimore.
Observation-Disclosures Of tho Ri.h nond nlanatch.l

Presented with Flsg-sunday's OBJ
serysnce-Mnrried in Baltimore.
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, December 10, 1890.
A large United States flag, presented
to Snowden Colored public school, was
to day raised on top of a flag pole on
Seaton building The pupils OF the
school marched from their rooms and
formed around the building, and after
singing the song" Beautiful Flag " Hon.
Lewis Mckenzie delivered An address,
in which he gave the young negroes
some good advice. He said he had no
use for a negro that wore a high hat.
and that they should always be polite to
their white neighbors if they wished to
get along.
The flag was received in behalf OF the
school by Superintendent Il. l.. Carne,
who detailed at length the foundation
and growth OF the colored schools in
Alexandria. AS the flag went up the
school children all sang the Star-Span-
gled Banner in excellent style.
The ceremony was witnessed by quite
a number of AleIandria's white citizens
who are interested In the cause Of negro
education.
GOOD SHOWING.
The good effects OF the late war
against the lquor-dealers keeping their
places open on Sunday was visible here
yesterday, when not an arrest was made
for any cause whatsoever. This morning
when Mayor Downham came to the Po-
lice Court to hear the cases, there was
nothing for him to do. This is good
record for a town OF over 10, 900 souls.
Lieutenant Samuel L. Monroe, Of the
Alexandria Light Infantry, and Miss
Fannie Z. Shown were married IN Balti-
more this afternoon.
Commonwealth Attorney Marbury,
who has been very i'll for some months
past, is getting much better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
~ AT THE
WOMANiS EXCHANGE.

Dolls beautifully dressed, Haud-Painted Cards,
shaving Glove, and Cravat-C ases, Bloters, etc.
etc. Pncushions In exquisite designs, Whisk-
Holders sofa-Cushions, and novelties Of every
description tor gifts Pickles, Oil-hsngoer,
Cucumbers, Walnut Cstsup. Joilies, etc. Cakes.
Beaten Biscuit, Waters. Bread. and Salads. Dee
ssrt and Delicacies made 10 order and promptly
delivered. Fourth and Franklin streets.
de i6lt
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from here to the mineral beds The
blossoms indicate rich supply OF coal,
and also of yellow ochre.
BUrTERMILK A TONIC.


blossoms indicate rich supply OF coal,
and also Of yellow ochre.
BUrrERMILK A TONIC.
Murphy, the Temperance lecturer, said
IN vour city bnttermilk ss o tonic is the
finest Won can get. II reminded me Of q
tale heard told by old Dr. Paul G.
Venable, of this county, many years ago.
He said q neighbor Of his was never seen
70 take a drink Of whiskey, but always
came home to dinner pretty merry. He
asked him how it was, and the old farm
or told him that he filled several bottles
with buttermilk every day and put them
in a spring out on his plantation and
kent II locked up. The temperature Of
the water caused fermentation, the alco-
Lol would be generated, and two or three
bottles of few days old drunk just be-
fore dinner would make him as drunk
as a loon"
Travellers say the powerful intoxicant
OF Tartary called Koumiss ID distilled
from the milk OF mares. j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
NEW CASTLE, VA.

A daily hack line IA now established between
New Castle. Craig city. Va, and Eagle Noun
tain. on tho James River Division OF the Cnesa-
peake and ohio railway, leaving each place At
10 O'Clock A. ". Tho wonderful attraction %
these growing towns In the beautiful Valley Of
Craig, noted for its VAST Iron deposits, m skss
this necessary upon the part Of the manage
ment 10 facilitate the convenience Of persons
visiting these places. no 22im
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
DARING ROBBERY OF A STORE.
The Thief Carries on Knives and Pistols
Pickpockets Caught In the Act.
fsnecial telogrnm to the Dlspa.nh-l


DANvILLE, Va, December ia
daring thief robbed Motley & Taylor's
store in North Dsnville last night A
stone was first thrown through the plate
glass window and then another stone
was used to break the showcase. Strange
to say. the noise awoke nobody, and the
thief went to the window and helped
himself to knives and pistols valued at
thirty dollars.
PICKPOCKETS.
Two small boys were arrested here to-
day for stealing pair of gloves from a
gentleman's pocket. They were caught
in the act.
IT'S FIRST TRIP.
A telegram was received here to-day
from Mr.. James l.. Taylor, general pas.
senger agent, stating that the long
promised vestibule train on the Rich
mond and Danville railroad will make
its first trip to the South on January 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
BY john T. G0iiIr,
Real Estato Agent ani a
Bank nui Eleventh si.ete
HANDsONE WEST END TWTf

HANDSOME WESTEND BRICK
L L REsIDESCE 40 lI1. ON s.i
OF CARY BETWEEN LItutt hhu
STREETS. FOR Sal. Bf titI.nN. As
quest OF She 0wntr, VIC .- ..-'f.l4 t' '.
sell al public aI.'l9n. o1 'lH prom ODD
FRIDAY, urcsr8aK is, i'H.
Att o'clock r. NJ. no lulYD-ie.'finei
PERIY. Th8i8slllF Is $50 ft.lns l..
meut, soil Lli.t, auf contains ert.H
sides st0re-I0nm, bathroom, 81, al ''
excellent LatfCbs ffose aud range
rooms an1 halls are raurf.i. tli E
promises ers in cool repair 100 d.
of ~ ireL anI p Depth o' ill fsrt
and ia rear BE- good stable ani car'.E
This property Is 1-rIpiaf by uU
ant, is located in % "a iiiy frrs.lf
our city, ant within fRD .IuArrf NJ tf
ear limos. IlosD hl1 cesira
vrsfmeut or a comfortable homo sr
this sale.
TgRNs liberal, aad ell3luc. on 90.
joss d u'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
BOOKS. STATIONERY. Sc.

TNHE GENESIS OF THE UNITED
Il STATES. A narrative OF the movement in
England, i60S-l5l6, which resulted In The plants-
ton Of North America by Englishmen, DIS
closing the contest between Epgland and Spain
for tho possession OF tho soil now occupied by
the United states Of America By ALEXANDER
Blows. With Map, 100 Portraits, etc. 2 vols.
syo, Si5.
OVER TIRE TEACUPs, by OLIVER WENDELL
HOLMES, f2mo, gilt top, fl.t0.
FLOWER DIX HUNDRED. The story Of a
Virginia Plantation, by MRS BURTON HAkkl-
son. 81.
STANLEY'S ADVENTURES IN THE WILDS
OF AFRICA. Expedition 10 Ind Livingstone,
u discovery and deliveranco Of Emin Pashs.n
Half Russia. Plates sc.
J. NJ. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH,
de i6-dawit 1909 Main street, Richmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
FIGHTS on FINANCE.

Financial questions were discussed
more than anything else, audit is under
stood that Secretary Windows wild
schemes in regard to 2 per cent. bonds
and to the purchase of the thirteen mil
lion ounces of bullion in sight did not
meet with much if any favor. The free
coinage Republicans kicked like steers
and there were some hot arguments, and
THH SLY OLD GoLD-BUGs,
like John Sherman, coaxed and offered
compromises, but if the brethren har-
monized in any way it is not known in
this town tonight Another caucus will
probably have to be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
AUCTION sAIrs--rh,, n.x
by T. A. Ca,lia. Aacilonsor.
Nos. 5 and norm MsYeD.h str,.,
by J. n. Valsuiine. Au-uoneer.
i,3s east Main street.


I WILL SELL AT Ny AUCTION.
Il rooms, az i0:G O'Clock large coss. ......,
~
SMYRNA and OTHER RUGS. CBUvRrfo-us
CARPETS, g.:
isJ-yari BoDY.BhUssGLs CARPET, To- ,r,...
dli order.
iMARBLg-ToP WALNUT CHAMBER slit ,,
pieces 30
EiGHf-DAN CLOCKS. In pefsc, ORDER.
20 FEA1Hkk PILLOWS anl HOiSIFE.'-....
large invoic- - HOTEL VJRNffIPl
hrscing BEDSrEkDS, BIKgAr. 1850
STANDS, TABLES. g..
40 ASSORTED BOOTS anf SHOP.
" Assohi.D COTTON All WCl. L.y
sHlkfS.
20 AssoaTED HATS anj CAPS:
3 oNEkCOATs:
500 CIGARS
A large lot Of TiN-BAsiNs. WNrr.. rt.r
PANS, DiFfEkS, Sc Also. . .s... 80
XMAS GOODS. j. u. fAl.s.I..
de Is A..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
AFATHeR SHOOTS HIS SON.
The Dtsgraceful and Unhappy Family Re
lations of John Dean-Lodged in Jail.
rGracI,1 toIaorar, n the Dianafchl

lations of John Dean-Lodged in Jail.
Especial telegram to the Dispa,ch.l
LURAY. Va, December l5.-John
Dean, OF this county, was lodged in jail
here on Saturday night charged with
shooting bis son Simon, aged about six
teen years, late on Friday evening. The
facts reported are these 1t seems that
Dean and his wife could not agree and a
separation was agreed upon. Since his
wife left Dean has had an abandoned
woman living with him in his house and
also his son above named, the only one
of his children 10 remain with him. This
son and the woman could not agree, aud
on Friday evening late quarrel or dis
turbance resulted between them. On
the return home of the father the quarrel
was renewed and the son was ordered to
leave by his father
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

nook AND JOB WORK NEA si,ss
ID xxHcUrHpAr ruE pisrAiSA
lNahouax
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
THE SENATORIAL eHosT-DANceRs
| Still Wide Apart on the Force-Biil Cues
tion-No Harmony in the Caucus.
tsnociaI talarrarn u fha Dianatch.l

Still Wt0e apart on the Hofcc-bhi pucs~
tion-No Harmony in the Caucus.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 10
The Republican senatorial caucus, which
was held tonight at the magnificent
residence OF Senator Mcmillan, was like
most of the former caucuses-the breth-
rem could not agree. They had a good
time, however, as the Michigan Sena-
tor is famous host, and has the where
withal to entertain in the grandest style.
THE BILL STILL IN SUSPENSE.
The force bill is, according to all ac-
counts, still like Mahomet's cofiin-in
the air between earth and heaven-or
more properly, as one senator expressed
it, between earth and hades." From
all that can be learned the senators made
no disposition of that question. Neither
could Hoar and the other radicals get
what they wanted in this regard-a full
party support for this infamous mes-
Sure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16
IN A FIT OF RAGE.

The boy did so. and when some steps
from the house Dean, it is said, in fit
Of rage at some statement the former
made, ran into the house and, getting @
shotgun, discharged the contents at
Simon, the load taking effect in the lat
ter's neck and arm. The wounds are
not considered serious Dean resides
near Sands, and is about fifty-fve years
of age.
DWELLING CONSUMED.
On Saturday night the clearinghouse
of Mrs. Margaret Beach, situated about
two miles east of Luray, was totally de-
stroyed by fire with all its contents, in
GLIDING provisions laid in for family use.
The family is in destitute circumstances,
and this loss falls especially severely
upon them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

By George W. Mayo, AIri1nser
Ono. Z. laughtou, jr, sa'esman'
Nos. p ani - north Ninth street
EXECUTRIX'S SALE OF HOUSE.
a. HOLD FURNITURE. CARrfT. ANT|.fr
MAHOGANY FUKNIIl kF. ANII... II..
CLOCK, FEATHER BEDS. &c., t.. AT Ar
TlON.-by direction of Mrs B. n. t.'...s.. rt.
ecutrlK OF Judge T. IT, Fiitiurh. t.... .'.
will sell st mo residence. cofn.r ~ ta a.i
Leigh streets, on
WEDNESDAY, DvcEsEsEi .r
commencing 40 100 a. ~. al ~ f. H.. .F.
HOLD FIhNlli kE, Rhl.n Viii omrfl.' .. Uar
WALNUT PAkloN SUIT, IN striped 0el .a .f
cellent condition.
GiLT-FkANF NANIEL MtRROE.
ANTIQUE HAIL CHAIRS and TABLE.
valuable Az flQUs TALL UAflINUll F.'l
ornamental Urass face, giving 'lro' |
changes N moon, g.. f1 l.II.l.f r.I...
Gaze. Ci,cks o. this cts-a trr are ...I
srarne.
excellent MAHOGANY FXrHssiUS ui-sI
TABLE, vita brass ciaa-ffat sl.. l..
arc rarely spl1.
FRENCH ORNAMENTAL TwESIYr.r
DAY CLOCK, ln glass rasD.
MAHOGANY PIEkTABLts.
AXAlNsItR. fhREE-fLh ANn BRUSSELS
CAkPElS.
HALL ana STAIR CARPETS nnio-DuH.
and MATuNGs.
WALNUT CHAMBER srlT. VISA WAEuH.I.
MAHOGANY BEDsrEAD>, bi hEAls. i.I.e
WAsHSIANDs.
FEATHER Bids, plLtON-. HAlKaai SILICA
MATTRESSES bhunlNts
MAHOGANY aud WALNUT lpIHuttI
SOFAS. BtD-LOl NGf.
CRoCRERY. GLASSWARE. klrtHfE fIRNis
Ithf, aoi flli hs.o il.rut u.. ..'.
UOI >EKEkpINH AklIlL... aI I. ...l
merit tie attention ri fre public.
deli GEORGE ". MAYO. '.."'le..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

BY George Vs. Mayo. Alci5nser
tjuo Z. laughiou, Jr, sa.asmarf
Nos. p ani . north Ninth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

M A N Il ID, EVERYBODY TO
w know that from two TO four doses OF RED
RIVER COUGH SYRUP, ten minutes apari,
with warm foot bath, will surely cure any case
Of Group. Cold. or Bronchitis
For sale By Wholesale and retail druggists.
Wholesale, No 10 north Eighteenth street.
Prepared by JOHN W. BURNETT, Richmond.
Va &C 23-Sa,Su&I u5fn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

WANTED, CASH FOR FUEL AT
w LOWEST PRICES. PINE WOOD. sI.75
for half a cord: Best HEART PINE, $2.25 for
half a cord Good GOAL for CRATES and stoves,
fl.25 TO $50 per ton BestANTHkACiTE COAL,
fi.76, s., and s5.a5 per ton SAWED WOOD, 81 IS
and s2.75 for half cord kINDLlNG WOOD,
81. 70 for half q cord, delivered free. Broad and
Norton streets, Phone 4c7, and 1895 Cary street.
Phone los.
do 7-i0t CHARLES u, PAGB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

u..sr srocxsxrpaL A,sernsy. 81 s -
strssl, Baltimore, Nd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

The amount OF silver offered for sale
to the Treasury to-day was 9lS,OOO
ounces, and the amount purchased $685.
600 ounces, at prices ranging from LOS
to 1.O9. Forty-five thousand ounces
were bought at or below l.0jl. All the
remainder was at l.0Si or above.
To-day's silver purchases bring the
total for the month to within 300, 900
ounces of the quota of $500, 900, and it
is expected that that will be met this
week.
The amount OF ~ per cent bonds re-
deemed to-day was S345, 40. Total to
date, s., 264, $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-16

WANTED, TO LOAN Sl,OO0--6
w per cent. interest, secured by city real
estate, and returnable In monthly payments u
sl23a w. l.. WAXING, Jg., banker,
de lott gl5 east Main street
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-02-19

different from those to which Europeans
are wonted. So is the boys school that
was kept" just opposite the door of the
Hotel Continental. Twenty bright eyed
little fellows, seated en- the ground, were
taught by an old man in turban and
spectacles to repeat over and over again
verses from the Koran in a sing-song
tone, while cards with the words in Ara
bic were held in their hands.
Solomon's precepts respecting the util-
lty Of the rod were not forgotten by the
turbaned pedagogue. He piled the stick
gently but firmly on the backs of the in
attentive scholars, precisely as in south
ern Spain the sellers of Christmas tur-
keys drive their bipeds from door to door
in search of purchaser.
II the buildings Of Tangier are not
pleasing, the landscape is most reward
ing. The beautiful curve of the bay, the
wide view of the ocean, the near hills of
gentle activity intersected by pleasant
valleys, the foliage green in winter, and
including such sub-tropical plants as
palms, cactus, aloes, eucalyptus, pepper
trees, oranges and lemons-all this was
charming. In the distance on the Euro
pean coast we could see Trafalgar, where
Nelson fought and died; Tarifa, a name
associated with most unpleasant "du-
ties" and Gibraltar, with its command
ing fortress. Here run the straits which
unite the sea to the ocean, and here are
the pillars of Hercules. which always
have been and always will be landmarks
to the traveller and the merchant ID. G.
Gilman in Baltimore Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-02-19
CLARK PERSON, Editor.
THE FRAUDS IN HUDSON COUNTY.

The revelations before the Senate Com
mittee which is investigating the ballot
boxes of Hudson county, are not sur
prise to any one who has watched The do
ings of the corrupt ring that controls the
politics Of Hudson county. The cleo
tions in that county for years past
have been carried by fraud of the most
INSCRIPTIONS kind, aud a number of Dem
ocratic Governors and other officers owe
their election to these corrupt means. The
man who now sits in the chair of Cover
nor of New Jersey and who aspires 10 be
a United States Senator, If not the Demo-
cratic candidate for President, has pro-
fitted by these criminal acts, and in all pro-
liability owes his first election TO these
frauds. Thus has the will Of the people
been thwarted over and over again. 1t
now remains for the people to demand the
punishment of all those concerned 10 these
crimes. An example should be made of
them which shall be terror to evil doors
In the future.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-02-19
why Doe. the Earth Quake.

The earthquake theory which seems
most probable, and the one which has
the most adherents, is the one which tells
us that the ''quake" is caused by an eff
fort of internal heat to make its escape
through weak part of the surrounding
earth crust. How thick the earths crust
is would be hard matter to find out for
certainty. The German government
Is now at work upon shaft (if it has not
been recently abandoned), near Schlade-
bach, with the object especially of OBJ
tanning trustworthy data concerning the
rate of increase in the earth's tempera-
ture as it nears the interior. The last
statement the writer read concerning
this shaft said that 1t was at that time
1892 meters in depth. The temperature
was about IS degs centigrade. equal
to about 100 Fahrenheit. If it increases
uniformly as the depth increases, as it
has heretofore, the boiling point of water
will be reached at about 5000 meters
(providing the shaft could be sunk to
that depth), which is equal to about two
miles.
At this rate Of increase the point al
which platinum melts would be found to
be at depth OF forty-five miles.
According to these figures the earth's
crust cannot be more than one-ninetieth
Of Its radius.
Professor Newcomb, connected with
the naval observatory at Washington.
said at the time OF the August earth
quake in 1884: 1.-THE only common sense
explanation OF an earthquake, to my
mind Is that down in the bowels of the
earth, say from 20 10 100 miles beneath
the surface, there is fluid matter, boiling
at white heat, which as 1t gradually
becomes cooled. contracts, leaving a
space between it and the solid parts, and
the heavy weight of the earth above the
vacant place causes the earth to sink.
then you have your earthquake. st
Louis Republic.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-02-19
A Monkey. Weakness for Sweets.

One of the attractions at church fair
recently held in this city was lottery
conducted ON a small scale. Ten per-
sons contributed ten cents each. Each
subscriber drew slip of paper from a
hat. The slips were numbered from one
to ten. The papers were then placed in
another hat, and a monkey was allowed
to nick one out The nerson who att ttIhPve
first drawing had obtained the slip select
ed by the monkey was entitled to ninety
cents. ten cents going to the fair fund.
After each drawing by the monkey the
slips were destroyed. One night young
man won over SEQ at this little game Of
chance. Nearly every time the monkey
drew the slip this young man was select
ed at the first drawing Those present
marveled at the young mans luck, and
but for an accident they never would
have ascribed his winnings to any cause
but good fortune. Every slip of paper
the young man drew he rubbed with a
piece OF lump sugar. or course the
monkeys weakness for sweets led him to
pick out the sugared slip. The young
man dropped tho piece of sugar while he
was rubbing it on slip, and then his
smart little game was discovered. New
York Press