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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t is the impression at the national CAPT.
tai that the present session of Congress
will be prolonged through the hot summer
months. 1t is proposed to continue Con-
gress in session until the census returns
have been made and then rush an appor-
tiOnment bill through with geetion pro-
viding that for year the districts in each
State shall be constituted as at present, the
additional members to be elected at large
1t is calculated that this plan, if carried
out in preference to the McComas bill to
prevent the redstrcting of States, will
head off the Democratic gerrymander in
Ohio and Maryland.
The Army Appropriation Bill contained
an item of $4,000 for ''canteens" at army
posts, to contain gymnasium and a read
ing-room and to allow the sale of beer, wine
and lighter drinks, which Congressman
Morse of Massachusetts strenuously OPP
posed, endeavoring to secure the adoption
of proviso that no alcoholic liquors, in
Guiding beer and wine, be sold or supplied
to enlisted men in any canteen. The friends
of the canteen, however, gained the day,
claiming that the new system was a benefit
TO the soldier, physically and morally.
The Canadian tariff is undergoing reyis-
ion. Minister of Finance Foster expressing
the opinion that it will prove generally ac-
ceptable and will not be found to bear hard
upon any branch of trade. AS to its ac-
ceptabilty there is manifestly difference
Of opinion, member of the Ontario Legis-
lature having yesterday moved that the
House petition tile Dominion Parliament to
bring about unrestricted reciprocity with
the United States.
Chairman Boutelle of the House Naval
Committee has compromise proposition to
submit to Congress. settling the contro-
versy over the next additions to the new
navy between the advocates of heavy line
-batte-ships and lightweight cruisers,
like the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
ark. His plan is to report bill providing
for the construction of three line-of- battle
ships of 5000 tons each and three light
weight cruisers.
The Gar, although possessed of auto
cratic power, enjoys life far less than many
Of his humblest subjects. Recently it was
announced that he was confirmed victim
Of the morphine habit, which promised to
shorten his lease of life, and now the belief
is gaining ground that an attempt has lust
been made to poison him. In some quarters
it is believed he is in dangerous condition.
The war between the Chicago Board OF
Trade and the bucket shops continues, the
latter being driven to all sorts of expedients
to secure quotations. Yesterday the man
ayers of the board discovered that the wire
to Milwaukee was being tapped, and soon
put stop to that leak
The Mormons are seeking temporary
asylum in the Canadian Northwest. At the
Mormon colony at Lees Creek $500 are ex-
pected from Utah this spring.
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CHOCOLATE cream eggs. sc. Townsend,s. G

AN UNPAID DEBT.-John L. Cahill has en-
tered suit against Mrs. l.. Z. Ashby for non-pay-
ment of a debt Of 1878 10 incurred to George r.
Bowles, who assigned To plaintiff last winter.
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CONTINUED UNTIL MoNDAY-The habeas
corpus cases of the Two little Chinese girls who
were recently taken off the steamer City of PEEK.
Ing on wTits were yesterday continued by Judge
Hoffman until Monday next
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TAX SALES Observation-Disclosures McElroy,
the Argonaut Publishing Company and Sophie v.
ID. Fisher have filed complaints to enjoin Tax
Collector O'Brien from selling certain property
as delinquent for the DuDontstreet widening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-04

ToURIsrs-Cafornia glace fruits soc per
pound In japanese baskets. Largest manufac-
tuners IN United States. Townsend's. 627 Mar
ket street, Palace Hotel Building
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SK1LLFULLY repaired ornaments at a reduc-
ton of from 25 to 70 per cent discount from
original prices during the grand annual clear
ance sale at Nathan, Dohrmann Co.'s, 40
Suffer street.
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HENDERSON IN FIX. NJ. Fix has filed a
complaint against Charles Henderson for non
payment OF two promissory notes for $500 in
all, aud asks for judgment against defendant for
that amount with Interest,"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-04

Supervisor Bingham will on Monday ask
the board for thirty days leave from the
city. lie Will go away Oh business.
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FAMOUS broken candy, 2 Tbs, 25c. Towpsend,,

MISSING DETERMINATIONS Brunhaber, the
young German who disappeared recently from
his room al S37 Mission street, went away on a
coast steamer bar tender. He was found on
board OF the vessel.
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WEATHER. PREDICTIONS.

SIGNAL SERVICE, o. s. ARMY,
DIVISION OF THE PACIFIC, I
SAN Francisco, April g. 1S90-5 p. NJ.
Synopsis for the Past Tvventy-four Hours.
Tbs barometer Is highest of the coast of Northern
California and is lowest in Nevada. The tempera-
'ure has remained nearly stationary in all districts
The weather has everywhere been fair
Forecast Till s p. NJ. Friday
For Caifornia-Fair weather.; variable winds.
nearly stationary temperature
For Oregon and washinston-Iocsl rains. vari.
able winds; nearly stationary temperature.
j. Z. MAxFIELD
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BROKEN horenOund candy, zoe ID. Townsend's

CRUSHED BY AN ELEvAToR.-L. Wilson, an
emDloye Of box factory at 532 Market street
had the toes OF his left foot badly crushed yes
Yator and the floor.
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PANoRAAA eggs Id cost prIce. Townsend,s..

ACTIONS FOR DEMONSTRATIONS for divorce
have been commenced by Mansucto PetrocchI
against Adelaide Petroccb Emma Simon against
Charles Simon, and John NJ Polk against Neltie
NJ. Polk,
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ADVICE TO MorHERs.-MRs. WINsLow,s sooru.
ING SYRUP should always be used when children
cutting teeth. II relieves the little sufferer at
once il produces natural quiet sleep by relieving
The child from PAIN and the little cherub awakes as
bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to taste
Ittoothes the child, softens the gums aays all pain
relieves wind regulates the bowels and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. twenty-five cents bottle
No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs and
Colds or any trouble of the Throat than Bro,on,,
Bronchial 7roches." Price 25c Sold only in bores.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-04

CHOICE cream mixed candies in 2, g. 4 and
ID Japanese lunch baskets, 25c lb. Townsend's..
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IT is your duty to yourself to get rid of the fou
accumulations in your blood this spring Hoods
sarsaparla is just the medicine you need to purify
vitalize and enrich your blood.
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Any of our patrons who fail to find TIE
MORNING CALL for sale by train-boys viii
confer favor by notifying this Office of The
met
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THE MORNING CATI,
PUBLICATION iorFICE

as larger circulation than any other
w spaper pubIished in San Francisco.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

A FIFE DYER VS.. BENZ. NJ. DY ER-ORDER OF
IA Notice. State of Connecticut, tairfei d County,
IS. bridgeport, March %, A d. 1890 Upon tie
complaint Of the said AFFIE DYER, prayPlg. for
reasons therein set forth, for divorce, pend
ing. returnable on the first Tuesday OF May. lSS9,
before the Superior Court in and for Fairfield
County, TO be holden on the FIRST Tuesday OF May
1889. 1t appearing to and being found by the sub
Scrbng authority, that the said defendant absent
from this State, and gone 10 parts unknown; thace-
fore, ordered, that notice of the pendeucy of sal
complaint be given said defendant, by publishing
this order In the Los Angeles Tribune n newspaper
printed in Los Angeles Cal, three days successive
commencing or before the 18th day OF April iS5l1
also publishing this notice in the san rran5
cisco CALL, a newspaper published In San Francis -
Call three days successfully, commencing on or be-
fore the 7th day OF April. 1890 BY the cnurf
WM. r. SHELTON, Assistant Clerk OF the SnnerIa-
Court for Fairfield County. ana a.
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THE CALLS ;CALENDAR.

APRIL, 1890.
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FURNITURE WANTED.

DATENT KITCHEN-TABLEs. 81 so EACH, AT
L II. SCHELHAAS' Furniture Store. 4O8 Eleventh
ct OAKLAND 1InH q
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- Dividend Notice-Office of the Pa
G~S cihc Borax. Salt and Soda COMPANY, San
Francisco. March 81, lS90-At meeting of the
Board OF Directors of the abovenamed company.
held this day, dividend (NO. 800 OF dollar
~ 0Ol per share was declared, payable THURS
DAY, April 10. 1880. az the office OF the company
80 Montg omery ST., Rooms IL and II. Transfer
books close April 5. 1890, at O'Clock p VI.
apl I'd ALION H CLOUGH. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
Cooke and Lane and North Carolina.

Cooke ana 1dlle anu NOIlu OdIOllild
The address Of Hon. CHARLES NJ. STED-
MAN delivered on Memorial-day at vii
mlugton, n. c., was a remarkably fine
effort, and was published in full IN the
Wilmington papers. From tive make the
following extract:
Where is the North Carolinian who
does not rejoice IN the unfading laurels OF
John Il. Cooke and James IL Lane. who.
though natives of another state, are as
dear 10 us as our own sons. Both have
equally an unstained, chivalrous, and
glorious record. Go where you will IN this
State and il would be difficult 10 find an
assemblage Of men who might happen 20
meet together in the midst of whom it
would be safe TO utter an unklnd word OF
either Cooke or Lane. Long commanding
troops from this State their names and
fame have become the common heritage OF
all North Carolinians."
General COOKE. as our readers know. is
70 be chief Of stan at the LEE-monument
unyoiling Thursday and General JAMES II.
LANE, Of Alabama. is to be one of the mar
shals on that occasion. The above compli-
mentt to the two gentlemenis deserved in the
highest degree. and at the same time there
nio hVhp WIZ hAoW Octtci VI ato htio
ready TO bear testimony TO the proven excel
ience Of North Carolina soldiers than the
gentlemen named. Dear. brave. modest old
North CaroliLa, always slow 10 praise her
own performances, and yet always man.
aging IN genuine merit 10 equal any one of
the sisters In the Union Of American COM
monwealthsl Even now. without flourish
of tru1pets. she is preparing to do honor
10 LIZ in heavy force. aud we are satisfied
that on the 29th her ranks viii be as solid
In admiration of the great dead. her ap-
probation of the sacred cause In
hand AS thorough as viii be possible
20 any southern State. She was In great
part the reliance of LAKE, in the time that
tried meas souls. She is entitled to high
place at the unwilling OF his monument.
She has warn welcome awaiting her In
the capital OF tho Old Dominion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

and Mr.. Moxounx d. CONWAY are all giver
in full, having been stenographically re-
ported and edited by the recording secrc'
tary of tho society. Mr.. w. TaAvEas DASrsI.
who is. by the way. an old Richmond boy
Tho volume makes handsome Souvenir,
and will be preserved as such. at least by
those who were lucky enough TO be the
guests of 1.-The yirginians" at tho ceIebra-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

An elegant little brochure Is the publica-
tion Of "Tbe virginians" Of New York,
giving en- account Of the centennial cele.
bration by the association April 80. 1889. Of
wAsHIsoToS's Inauguration. The speeches
on the occasion Of Judge w. w. CauMr, ex-
Governor FrTzuuon LEx. Dir. Huoa II. Gan
pkx, Judge WALLET II. SrApITs. Hon. JoaN
RvnaIex 1psxxE calaRsl H. 9AyIea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
nEATH OE MRS. S. j. LEAKE.
An Esteemed and Respected Lady oil ASH
land Passes Away.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ASHLAND, Va. May %. 1890.
Our community is in the deepest sorrow
over the death Of Mrs. Sarah J. Leake,
wife of William Josiah Leake, ESQ., Mrs.
Ieake bad been in i'll health for year, or
so but was out driving as late as last SAL
urday. Sunday morning she was 1aHon
inc worse until this morning, when she
becan TO sink very preceptibly. DR., Nc
Guire. of Richmond. was telegrephed for
and arrived here on the early mail, but his
ekill and that of the attending. physician
we're of no avail She never rallied a par
ticie all day and tonight about O'Clock
and afTectionate wife. mother, and neigh
Dor Dor always ready to do an act Of charity
for those in trouble. She leaves two sons
and a daughter. who have the sympathles
of the entire community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

Received BeiforTs 1daosine for june. 1t
has interesting "reminiscences OF General
ROBERT K. LEE by Colonel W. PRESTON
JOHNSON.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine for June;
also. the Educational Journal of Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
RIBBONS AND VELVET RIBBONS.

We have kept none but the best Velvet RIB
bons this season. Ask for tho q. T., which is SUI
perior 10 any other. our Ribbon stock Is the
best we have ever had, and prices are lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
HOSIERY I HOSIERY !

A guarantee from us means something. We
defy purchaser or competitor to makea Just CON-
plant Of our failure 10 make good every STATE
ment VIC publish.
NoTR We guarantee our fast-BlecK HOSIERY
70 be stainless also
Childrens Fast Black, covered seams, lOc.
LRdiee' fast Black, covered seams, l24c.
ladies' and Childrenis Fast-Black Ribbed Hose
full regular, 25c. ~
ladies' and Children's Fest-Black Plain Hose,
full regular. 25c. ~
Ladies' aud Children's Fast-Black, splced heeis'
glossy finish, 40c.
Mems Fast-black Socks, regular MADE nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
CORSETS ! CORSETS !

This is one OF our favorlte departments. We
keep all of the be st-known faithful styles-War-
ner's Health and Corsline; Thomson's Glove
Fitting Pierre Dutoits celebrated ?. D.; New
mans T.. n; Sylvia, j. B., and other celebrated
makes -.
We have also considerable quantity OF JOBS
I'm French-wOven and domestic makes, which We
can soil at IA little above half value.
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PROPOSALS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

on and after JUNE 70. isg1, mo sANANN w.
CONSTRUCTION cOMPASf VII % pt'nis.
n reeeiys sealed proposals ior the THU,
,rpssriISG CAoss.riEs. MASUNkl' a.
TRACK.Lh2isG 90 tho nrsI division =. n, y,
South Bound rsi!roAi, CONSISTING u .
niles beginning a. ssysnosh. Ca bli' se-
MADE on the entire WORK or on ga. 49,
separately. specifications, ptoa's,' "a, a,.es 4
r,sfe- N quantities can be seen A. ,u' -. IN.
..EuRGE bOLR wADLgY, chief ensiaeet ' =, ~
company, third foer, Battersoy p1i.s.ns 80.
a, Nav ami DrayEon streets. safaaaA-' -,
sftsr JUNE ierH. All proposals niss' IN.
an tom. fllratsaed for The pDpose l.o ., vi
W ~ r.ssryex no right 10 .oieci sol az -
hsSs address all ccmmunications - W,
p.os IL A. DENNAkk, PresileA@
sAylsSAH. GA, Nay g, $50 srs,Islo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
MATTINGS AND OIL-CLOTHS.

We offer all OF our White and Fancy Mattiugs
that were formerly 1917, Is, 1853. and lsc. Tor 81
a piece containing 40 yards.
fresh supply OF Oil-Cloths, in new patterns.
recently opened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

All letters and kilograms must DO addressed
70 TuR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not 10 70
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
DRAPERY NETS.

Our stock Of Drapery Nets never was SO com
plete az now Over thirty different styles to select
from. This week we shall bold special sale oil
those goods and save you Is TO 75c. on each yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
BLACK DRAPERY NETS.

No house can give eettor value than we in this
line. We have upwards OF twenty-five styles OF
Plain Nets, Dotted, Striped, and Figured Nets,
ranring from 35c. yard upward. We have
also choice line Of narrow Black Lsccs Tor IN
ishing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH ss delivered TO sub
.cribers as rIyrERs CENTS per weck. payable 70
the carrier weekly. Mailed a. q per annnm
81 for ak nenths; $i-so for three months; eoe'
for one month.
The sHNLwERKiy DISPATCH ct 2per an
mum. on 81 for six months
The wEgKLY DISPATCH at 81 por nnrum-
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $3.50 per aanum'
o. 80 for six monthe
subscriptions In ell cases payable In advance.
and no paper continued sftor the expiration OF
the time paid for. send post-oface money
order, check, or registered letter Currency
sen, by mail will be a, tie risk Of the sender
Subscribers wishing their postonnce changed
nust give their old A. well as their new post
of1oe. Sample comics free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

Reading notices In rosdins-msiier type. n'e
lines or Iess. 81 Ia nonpsriei loaded, 7Sc.
Card 0; rate, for more space furnished on sp'
plicsiion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
UMBRELLAS 4! PARASOLS !

Everybody wants good Umbrella We sell
the jusily-renowned " Conestoga," aud warrant
both frame and cover for twelve months.
Another quality, almost as good, but cheaper,
guaranteed for six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

VHE BEST OF ALL
l. THE PLUMBERS EXCURSION TO
MAIDEN ) ADVkNrlf.

" MI -MDNDAls NAY 10 ift
We respectfully inYito our ffifli- ani -
public, and promise them q pleasant iaT %
every respect Games % on kinds Nu-i. -
Eddie Day, tho nnest ia the city. krfres. .ra4
a. city prices. Fare-Aduits. J0c. f. CD. i.rD i.-
der Twelve years. PC Train leaves E.ln0li
aud Allegheny depot 90 A. NJ, ref.
leaves Maiieus Adventure ate p. II. ny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25
NRAND MOONLIGHT EXCCn

~ SION OK THE
DELIGHTFUL STEAMER rOlCHF~ith
PASSING THE MONITORS, TO DlI,h GAP,
UNDER TIE AUSPICES or TIE LADIES'
AID SOCIETY,
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DR.. hgat =
TUESDAY, MAY ~. l-IU
Instrumental and vocal music oy tat'A q
Frank Cunningham AMI others. Iirseis nif
be obtained Ol tho committee or a. tls D. 81
Single tickets o cents. 0r TWO f1r o. cents t.-
cron under twelve ycs-i. 81 coats. h-irriAnf 8
az city prices. b. nrrllrNmrr' 90 street. -
will await return VI stealsL M.llieAge ~ 80
~ a. 1:30 J.. NJ. my --&t
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A. HU7ZLER'S Sons,
SI5 east Broad street.

Anticipating tho presencs OF great many Oh
our country patrons during the present MeeS'
we have mado special efforts to repiehish our
stock In every depart nent.
We offer our friends hearty "eicoine' ana
promise 10 put forth display OF Oarea'ha 'ha'
will help 10 mako their visit pleasant nein'f!'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-25

N4rriuac Prints at Sc. yard;
Cb,ice Chatlies, new designs, AZ Sc;
Plaid. Checked, and strioed Muslins at &C. (;
hndroscoggih Bleached Cotton ut Shc
Tanrdon q, u. Blcached Cotton at lOc.
RerFelsy soft Finish CsInbr at lOc. :
i04 Bleached sheeting-one of the bestknoWn
brRnds-25c. ..
Full yard-wide Soft-Finished Biesched cotton al
7c:
FpIl- width American satines at SIC;
Pine Zephyr GiDghams, choice styles, lOc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-03-27
THE EAST.


Ina mine near Wilkesbarre, Pa. an
explosion on the 10th killed John Cru
hook and fatally injured Patrick Hays
and Thomas Devers.
AT Philadelphia, the Newark. the
last of the three steel cruisers built for
the Government by Cramp & Sons, was
successfully launched on the 18th.
JOHN F. PLUSMER & Co., of New York,
wholesale dry-goods dealers. failed on
the 10Th for 81, 0OO.O
Ok the goth the Cataract Hotel at Nj
agara Falls. y. Y, one OF the largest
and most historical hotels in the State,
was sold TO Mrs Peter A. Porter for
SOL. 600
DIsTRBUTING provisions and supplies
among the destitute miners at Wilkes
barre, Pa, was actively commenced on
the Goth.
cester Mass. lost six men during a
storm on the 2Ist at Browns bank.
The Court of Appeals of New York
decided on the 21st that the law pro-
viding for the execution of criminals by
electricity is constitutional.
II a collision on the Midland road
near Hancock, y. v, on the 21st five
persons were killed.
OK the 2lst President Corbin, of the
Reading road. announced that no per-
son would be employed by his company
who used liquor or visited drinking
saloons.
NEW counterfeit dimes which closely
resemble the genuine were put in circu-
lation in New York on the 22d.
NEAR Portage, y. Y, Fireman Hughes
and Brakemen Riley and Olsen were
killed and several other persons were
badly injured in railroad collision.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-03-27
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HE READ THE PAPERS.
Hence Farmer Sparrowgrass Was Not
Soft Mark for Bunco Sharps.

Hence Farmer Sparrowgrass Was Not q
Soft Mark for BuncO Sharps.
Farmer Sparrowgrass was walking
down Broadway the other day, when a
young man, who was walking up the
same thorougbfare, looked at him
closely, and then stopped, held out his
hand in friendly manner, and said, in
a pleasant voice:
"Well, If this isn't my friend Mr..
Sparrowgrass "
''Yaas, the very same" replied the
farmer, carefully refraining to take the
,utstretched hand, and planting both Of
ais own deep in his trousers pockets.
You hev drawn big prize in a lottery,
heven't you, an you want me to go with
you to get the cash, don't you?"
mo, indeed" replied the young man,
II do not indulge in such sinful prac-
tees as the purchase of lottery tickets. "
Then mebbe it's a cheek for $500
you'd sell me for $50 or $50, 'kase the
banks is closed an you can't get it
;ashed," ventured Farmer Sparrowgrass,
thrusting his hands still deeper in his
pockets.
"Your language is unaccountable,"
rejoined the young man, in a severe
tone. Il have no check to be cashed."
'An' you don't want to lift no valu-
able package out of the express office,
that came c. o. DIP"
Certainly not, Mr. Sparrowgrass; l
can pay for any box likely to come for
me by express, without borrowing"
"P'raps it's a gold brick wuth $1,000
you'll sell for $3.50, seem it's me-" the
stranger went on, with a knowing
chuckle.
"Of course not, What do you mean
by such allusions?"
"Nothin'," replied the farmer, with a
wink, ''only you can't get around your
Uncle Peleg Sparrowgrass. He reads
the papers, he does, an he's up TO all
these bunco tricks, an -
Good heavens. Nj SParrowgrass,
you don't take me for a sharper, hope.
Why, my name Is Rev. Jesse White
head. Don't you remember / supplied
the pulpit of your church three months
last summer, while your pastor was in
Europe, and left Greenville early in
August to accept call to the 'Steenth
Presbyter Church of Trenton?"
"Why, bless me, so it is you, isn't it!
Wall now, jist nat'rrlly took you for
one of those bunco sharps. You see
when / left Greenville this mornin' /
iidn't think had much money with me,
but come TO look through my pockets, l
found I had S9.73 in cash, an one can't
be too keerful in New York, you know.
How's the missus?"-Wm H. Siyiter, in
MunseV's Weekly