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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
THE STEAMER FRANCONIA BURNED.
FLAMES COMPLETE THE WORK OF DESTRUCTION
BFGUN By FLORIDA SHOAl~

FLAMES COMPLETE THE WORK OF DESTRUCTION
BEGUN By FLORIDA sHoAI~
Fernsndina, July 20 Gpecian-The steamsnP I~N
coma C,,ptain OI3ren, from New-YorS for thb Plr''
In ballast went ashore the shoals north OF lp1
poiIers near the entrance TO the hsrtor iatc US"
nicb, and was burned this morning 10 the wsu'
edge She left New-lOrk on July 49, 10 Ioau WIN
phosphate at this port for Baltimore The francoia
was spoken by the pilotrboat Agnes Bell ABOUT
O'Clock Monday afternoon hI'e miles east Oh 'le uHi
hut the captain refused pilot, feeling confident 'ha'
he could make port safely, depending on MS cnal"
sbe s,ruck on the same shoals where the oiW
~ Austin was wrecked some years ago.
.bont daylight fire discovered aft In room "here
tho sailors and fremen usually slept II spreaa
rapdv and finding it impossible to stop H. al naHus'
sixteen in number got in the boats and pulled away
from the burning vessel. hfe-boat from 'he Jug
vade HAMPTON took several men from the oVeroalea
bosfs The crew managed 10 save most OF tneii PeI
onaI effects The vessel had no insurance, sltnsr
marine OF fire The captain thinks that wnen an aas
rers ordered on deck carly hour lamp was reg
nnrnnr in their room and the humping OF ths vssssi
ertIrn,, II and set fire 10 the bedding ana cotuns
~ likely that the Will return TO New-lorA ou
the Rio Grdnde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
TIE WEATHER REPORT
roprc,sr TILL 5 p. NJ. WEDNESDAY

FORECAST TIL = TT -, c,n
,v,.n,,c,o,. July oo.-For Eastern Ne"'io'A.
a.,;r,t and Rhode Island, fair and "sfne'' ''
winds. -. ,...av ne,aware and
,,' V, u,nch warmer; fair; southerly winds
MarS'hu, m"'" va xor,h Carolina fair preceded near
III. coast by showers warmer .,. .,.,,u. and
For South Carolina GeoFsla' v1 ra%tia' ''''
Mississippi warmer, except IN fioFiaa o.,,s- oxcspv
iV' ",norn coast Of Texas showers ,, a
on thc ,vns,orn New.YOTk. western fennsyN'"" s"~
West 'T nbo' Indiana Illinois. Tennessee Kentucky
,,l or and Arkansas, fair; warmer - a., r.s,ern
I Iowa and Kansas. fair, except showers III iS''
Iowa Minnesota fair weather followed in the easier"
ror,lon nv showers; warmer. 1850. shoverS
For Colorado Nebraska and the Daho'''' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
DEMOCRATIC rlLlBrsrERs IN TIE HOUSE


WASHINGTON. Julv 20 (Spccian.-The leaders OF the
minority in tie House nowadays are Eynum, tbs
decorated Hooser', Rogers. the expiring statesman
of Arkansas and d Tennessee lightweight named
Enoc The first two the leaders IN day sessions.
as rule while Enloe performs chiefly az Friday gilt
sessions where his work has been extremely effective
IL is asserted that he. with the help Of half dozen
other Demo, rats. has prevented action upon some
scores Of claims for pensions by Union survivors and
widows and orphan, OF the War of the Rebellion most
OF which claims. though Just, are barred by some
tcchnicalty OF tho statute. IL will be observed that
there is valid Democratic excuse for Enloe. and that
Is, hostility toward the disabled Union veterans and
the widows and orphans OF the who gave their
lives to preserve TIE Government. The only excuse
which the tattocd Hooser and the expiring Arkansas
statesman can Offer IS "pure cuSsedneSs'~an excuse
which Is said t. pass current among Democrats IN
general IL Was tde only excuse which the former
could have offered for wasting nearly m hour OF D.
days sitting. and tile only which the latter could
give for occupying the floor a. any time, unless they
should frankly say that the Democratic members Of
the House have deliberately determined 10 waste "a
much time !, possible, in the hope OF firing out the
Republicans. and preventing acton upon contested
election cases aud other important matters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
THE HOUSE AT WORK oY THE 5rNDRY CIVIL
ELL.

Washington, July 20.-Mr. Cannon, Of Illinois, from
he Committee on Appropriations. reported to tho
House to-day ioint resolution. providing temporarily
.nuu Aususi ~ for such Of the expenditures Of tho
Government rs have not been provided FOR BY the ap
propratIon bills which have already become laws
The resolution passed.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole
Mr. burrows OF Michigan. IN the chair On the senate
amendments 10 the sundry civil Appropriation BILL
The pending amendment being on approprating 500
900 10 enable the secretary Of the Treasury nc nbDc
Printer and the architect of the Capitol TO acquire the
land necessary 10 provide additional accommodation
for tho Government prlpting once.
Mr. Richardson OF Tennessee. moved a concurrence
in this amendment pointing ont the unsafe condition
NJ the present building and is lack Of proper accomm)
dalton.
Nj Cannon Of Illinois said that the Committee on
Appropriations had recommended INCONVENIENCE ~
me amendment because II had 40 place on an appro
prlaon bill II might be that new building FOR IN
printing once was necessary but It was proposition
which should come from the committee on Inbhc
pu,Id,nas and Grounds and not be tackled an APP
preparation blu
Mr. Russell Of Connecticut and Mr. Dunncl OF
Minnesota advocated the motion 10 concur.
MI Cummings Of New York. urged the Imperative
necessity for the erection OF new printing Office.
Mr. RichardsOns motion "a concur Was Io't-49 10
5,-a The amendment was uOnCOncuricd TO-.
the next amendment which gave rise to disc uSsion
was that approprating 100000 TOT the purchase OF
for building for the supreme Court ea'' o' Tic
Capitol and opposite the new library ste.
The amendment was non cOucurIed IN.
The committee having concluded the consideration
OF All other amendments rccurrcd "a the consideration
Of the irrigation amendment, which had been pissed
this amendment should be limited TO four hours and
tho committee then rose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
THE SEIZURE OF ARMS on THE coLIMA.

Washington. July 29.-The Department Of state has
received Information from Minister Ryan. at the
CITY of Mexico. and the agents Of the Pacific Mail
steamship Company, concerning the detention OF The
cOmpanys ship Colima at Guatemalan port. and the
seizure of the arms which lie had board. aid To
have been consigned TO salvador. From this mforma-
ton II appears that contract exists between the
steamship company and the Government OF Guatemala
bv tho terms which the steamship company not to
deliver arms 10 any country with which Guatemala
NAV be at This contract. II Is said. wa made
the prcteXt for the seizure OF the arms The Depart
mcnt Is awaiting further information from the United
states Minister at Guatemala before taking action IN
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
TIE CLAYTON BRECKI CASE
A VOTE on IT DELAYED BY THE NE"LEOr VI
TWO DEMOCRATS TO ATTEND THE ELEC-
TIoNs COMMITTEE MEETING.

TIONS COMMITTED NtbiiN"'
Washington, July 20 (speciaD-Dcmocratic hlou,'-
ernc is not confined TO the floor Of the House or 'e
senate: it shows itself in commttcerooms' lou'S
had been set by the House Committee on Eiectioh'
for vote on the Breckenridge case; only SIX nle-
hers were present and two more were required ioF
ouorum Two Democratic members OF the cohlhit'cc
were soon seen In the House, and were reques'ea 10
attend the meeting. of them was reading mori-
ing newspaper and excused himself by saying 'i't
he was waiting to man." the othcr WAS OIL.
gagged in conversation with irlchd' ana
:. didn't know whether he could spare tlIle
10 attend the meeting not" lie uiu
not spare tme," and the committee was "'ol0
fore compelled to adjourn without action. Inc Only
Democrat present Colonel Mash. OF Pennsylvania
indications multiply that breckenridge and his frenaS
will resort TO every possible cxpedent TO delay acuoh
moth by the committee and the House. HIS "aeu
ments together with an-Electrc Garands re-
Variable brief has not yet been submitted to inc
committee In print, although delivered two woeka
aco: but printed copies OF Judge McCures elaborate
alignment were placed In the hands OF the committee
two days after its delivery. , ut
II Is barely possible that BreckinIldge ana MS
nortisons Will oVcrreach themselves. There VIII DC
Quorum II the committee present to decide the case
Le ,ked to dispose Of 1t next week III lhe Dch!o-
crats then after months Of delay for when they aohe
are responsible. shall raise the cry OF inc, cent
haste they will probably be met VIII some pert ilell
observations about Indecent delay, when mas Dceh
caused solely by themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

sneech EXPRESSED his pleasure ut being in company
vim his DISTINGUISHED brethren. Messrs. StrlDe,
Ewart and Coleman lie glad 70 know ,hi ,ne
occasion had arrived when the gentleman coilu h,no
Tho conrare Of his conviction. Qencvcd ldughtcrl
which broke out louder when Mr.. McClammy auuuSeu
10 Mr.. strubles failure to secure reounha,lum, "
sneakng OF the beautiful tones OF the dNlhg s"ulI
MIR COgswell, of Massachusetts,, sad ne Ws on; 10 vi
mn in the air but he considered the passage Of ms
large appropriation bill more important 70 the 9on''
Than TIC passage VI his little public 0uIuIhs DIl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
A COLOSSAL SCHEME OF COMMUNICATIONS.

Washington, July Ex-senator ingalls,. by request
81 the Wage Workers Political Alliance II Washington
City to-day introduced u bill to establish an executive
Department Of Communication for the purpose Of
Transmitting tho communications Of the people AZ
cost The bill creates a secretary, whose duty IT
shall lie to seize. condemn. purchase, and operate at
cost all telegraph and telegraph ~ stems In the United
States, and to extend and perfect the system OF
communication that each house voting precinct and
public park will he Joined In whispering gallery
80 person shall be employed In this department who
i not "A member of the Grand Army OF Labor Tho
money necessary carry tho proposed legislation
ia approprated By the bill The bill also mcrgcs tho
Postohcc system into the Department OF Communi-
cation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
THE INTERNAL. REVENUE BUREAU.
PRELIMINARY REPORT or ITS OPERATIONS FOR
THE LAST FISCAL YEAR

Washington. July 2o-Commiss!oner John W. Mason
has submitted TO the secretary Of the Treasury a
preliminary report Of the operations Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau during the last fiscal year Inc
Commissioner says that the total collections from al
ourccs Of internal revenue were SLIP .J9i 500, an in
crease of I'll, 7OO,2G2 compared with the c"HHc-
lions during the preceding year The cost OF coec'
ton is estimated 5il0O000 exclusive OF the cost
Of stamps or a decrease Of $4,000 as compared
with the preceding year. This would make the per
ccnage Of cost Of collection 30 per cent, as against
81 per cent I'm $50.
The Commissioner continues: sowing 10 tho IN
creased quantity spirits produced resulting IN an
Increase Of the taxes collected from that source ~
compared the receipts Of the previous year oil
more than - 900 600 the expenditures Tor the
salaries Of sorekccp,r and the fees of auscrs were
largely In excess OF the amount estimated when inc
appropriation was u.adc therefor. The result wa
ihcrc were not FUNDS enough 10 pay all Of theS'
officers for the month Of June. 1890 that large
number Of them are Yet unpaid for their services
rendered curing the month Of June. To meet rms de
fcicncy an additional Appropriation OF SlloVN ma
been asked for which has been included IN me cost
II collection above stated. During the past fiscal
year examinations Of the Offices Of The Collectors OF
r,,erpal pevcnue have been made "a frequently
possible Win the limited number 81 revenue aScAtN
=; nv command and the report, ~ these examinations
Indicate generally satisfactory condition OF IN
service Throughout tho country.
Table. appended 70 the reports show mat the ~
CENTS in detail during the yetr-which arc compared
with urt..odlnE Vctr-Wcrr follows: ~lHIli''
G-- 7t. increase. 35.}1J.l d- tnh1"co. TjJ9J =
r0l increase y. o"2. I3p, fermcu d louors G2Oooe'
,3l. Increase - - 500. olromdrJ triuc. H'-b-Dl
d.,ron.e alO7 800. hank, and banter,. so d.
crease SG.144, miscellaneous, Sla3.i'@, increase
ST. 1913. Inc receipts nom chewing ahd shlo"-
-59i 3l3 and from cigarettes si0,796. TAKE, were
paid during tho last fiscal wears tOsI .ssgs-3
cigars 233 254 $50 cigarettes, s5.O43.335 galnus
Of spirits and 81 56l 044 gallons OF fermoncd liquor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DISASTER.
THREE PERSONS KILLED, THREE INJURED AND
TEN MISSING.

baltimore July 2o.-The following is corree'e' n's
Of the killed injured and missing by the eou1sioh
tine bay last night OF the Norfolk steamer Virginia a."
the excursion steamer Louise:
Killec-Mrs Catharlne NJ Kcyser ChaFIes "ra'<e'' ~
five; Daniel Koop. eleven. ..,..
Injured AqopL Miller probably fatally Mrs. Masue'e"'
Ruth probably fatally william {. (raaEer
Mss,ng-Annie Ruth age eleven Grace NJ Auison' ago
twene. Willie Haas age nine David H. hiencOcA SO
twcnty.nine; Lizzie Grsazer age t"eh'y'se'." -.
ri,r gc hlrteen: Mrs sophie Faber age fort!'seNeh
Me- N,r,,rct oestreick age atty Henry Koop age hs'
William. Beigel. age eleven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
AccrsrD or VIOLATING THE EXCISE Law

The New.York Society Tor the i'l.o'' -. pn.,a
,1,s ogaIns, nine liquor sellers for violations OF Wv
rxrisc laws In selling liquor on SUNDAY Inc le..v
comploined Of arc: FricdhoG Meyer NO % ISL
weisssIman Brothers, No. $50 bower! sao r,sA,n.
Ri.shdl No go Bowcry; Adolf Herman NO -, 80
hs'"",, - p.ob,n no. 500 seventh.avc; b. Meyer
Ave. sOS powery T. NO. 40
:. sl,rer, NO 255 BOwery, and e. l. h''"0H' ''''
, AL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
TO ISSUE PATENTS TO THE UNION PACIFIC.

Washington July 29.-The Secretary OF the In
terror today male public communication from HIM
self TO the Commissioner Of the General Land Ohce
upon the subject Of suspension Of patents TO the Kan
sas division OF the Union Pacific Railway Company.
After careful examination Of the objections urged
AGAINST the issuing OF these patents the Secretary says
he finds no reason 70 Justify the further suspension
the same The road, he continues. has been CON-
plcted the selections have been made and the fees
paid, and the objections urged are not founded In
law. lie therefore concurs in the recommendation o.
the Commissioner Of the General Land once, that
nroner lists Of the selected lands be prepared aid
ifnbinitted for approval as basis for patent ms
o6lnion was written about a month ago and formed
me basis OF the recent order 70 the COMMISSIONED OF
The General Land Office proceed 10 issue the patents
10 the Union Pacific Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

terations In the bill The sentiment, however seemed
to be that it would be far better for tne interest," %
advocate the passage Of the bill as far as the increase
of the duty = sarley is concerned than to oppose
inst as good barley ;k;s side the Lawrence River
the other, and while the Increase OF duty n,ay
possibly iniure few large maltstcrs at Oswcgo and
Bu1alo il will benefit hundreds Of farmers for every
ualtstcr in INJURIES" The resolution was lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

The dlscoufors Of travelling reduced the mini.
mum when the finest Pullman provided for pas
sengers and the fewest possible stops by the
trains This result has been attained by the Fall River
Line, which sends patrons direct from Its boats
the White Mountains under conditions above These
trains arc taken AZ Ial River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

Albany, July 90 (speciaD.-Thcre special meet
ing Of the Board Of Trade to-day 10 take re-
garding the Mckinley Tariff bill, which raises the
duty on Canadian barley from 10 to rs cents bushcl
There were several state and Canadian barley dealers
nrcsent resolution offered that the Board
views with alarm the impending action Of Congress
in placing prohbitory duty on Canadian barley he
ing opposed the true principles of tariff REFORM and
injurious 10 mailing and brewing interests here. y
The resolution also named committee to proceed
10 Washington TO urge the mokng Of necessary al.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

DIES. and in four Ave weeks was entirely cured ny
disease was eczema and psoriasis. know Of grea. MANY
who have taken the REMEDIES and thank me Tor ths
kno"iedge 81 them. especially mothers who babes
with scay eruptions on their heads and bodies canno,
express my thanks n You. My body covered with
scales and was awful spectacle 10 behold. Now my
SKIN IS as clear as a baby's.
GEO. COTEY, Merrill Wis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

spotted on. and which came OF in LAYERS
accompanied with itching. would
scIasch eVerv night until l was law. then
meanwhilr,, were scratched OF agaln.
In vain did 1 consult all the doctors IN
the county. but without aid. After civ.
Ing up all hopes OF recovery, / happened
TO see an advertisement In he news.
papers about your CuTICCRA RENE.
DIES, ana purchased them from my drug.
gist and obtained almost Immediate r..
lief. l began ~ notice that The scalv
eruptions gradually dropped of and dls.
appeared one by one, until ] had been
fuzzy cured. ! had the disease Thirteen
mo he hef n kaer.an s.kf M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
CUTICURA RESOLyMT

The new Blood and Skin Purifier and greatest OF Humof
Remedies internally Ito cleanse tho blood Of all impurities
and thus remove the causeh and CUTICURA the great
Skin Cure and CCTIcURA SOAP, an exquisite ski
Beauter externally To clear skin and scalp re-
store the hair cure every species OF agonizng fhing
burning scay and pmpy diseases OF the skn scalp and
blood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

present consideration of the resolution: and the
Speaker suggested that II might be referred through the
Clerks Office under the rules Mr.. Oates declined 10
sccedc t. this suggestion stating that he would call the
up at the earliest practicable moment, as
nriyileg2d matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
BONDs OFFERED AND ACCEPTED.

Washington, July 20.-Thc bond offerings to-day
aggregated al0s 300. follows:
Registered fouTs-SlO 900, $500. 100000, ~ 600
5000 5000, So, $50, II 100 $4,000 81 900, $l5,
900 800, 1900, at 1874.
Registered four and one-hafs-525O. $1,000, at
l03 Ii.
All the offers accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

r,,,,,o once uly 80 / a. ma smart shower In ne
-, s,nn was followed by cloudness and musey
n.,,or The temperature ranged between GO and ~
degrees the average (7il being on lower man on 'o'
In sav I,s year, nd a.. lower than Monday.
cor, S n,ar this city to-day there VIII probably %
IN AN, a'r mngsy generally fair weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICuRA Soc SOAP
Csc. RESOLVENT ST. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston,
rVSend for How to Cure Skin Diseases" o. pases "a
Illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
MoRTAR.sPOTTED SKIN.
covered "''a scn'es' Awful Spectacle Cured IN Five
Weeks by the Cuticurn Remedies

am going 70 tell you OF the extraordinary cure vo,,
~ q, IiCe IN REMLDiEs performed About ID
out all over my body but thought nothing on ~ mn ri
time later when 10 began look ike snots ~ some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
Enst Trains 10 Wa shington.

A couplete schedule Of fast Trains y Baltimore anS
washington IS operated ~ he Jersey SsntTs hse'm ,s
io and Sleeping cars Punctaa service. Stations ~
Of Liberty ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT

Washington July 20.-The President TO-DAY sent 70
the senate the following nominations
collectors Of Cusonls-George 4. Curran District o
Do rmaGnoady Ne: Parker c. Wlggln, Dlslrlct ~
Kennebun Ne George Currer P Psm6,S o. y9rs
' ient@nant Burns T. Wallng. junior grade, 10 10
lieutenant in the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

PENSION APPLICATIONS UNDER THE NEW LAW,
Washington, July 20-The number OF Applications ior
pension under the act Of June - Which, up 10 th's
time have been received at the Pension once ap'
proxi,ates 10000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

In ~ dlnet.m a continuous line shows tne osromeNs
Yesterday observed a. ehe hea Stsns
Sgna SersTS osss AZ Perry's Pharmacy. Sun Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30

TIE EXPORT OF GOLD BARS
Washington. July 20.-There were paid out at the
New York Assay ONCE today *o,030,O0O In gold bar,
for shipment abroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-30
ICAN'T BREATHE.

PIMPLES blackheads, red. rough. chapped and oily
,kin cured by CUTICURA SOAP.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-01
A COW TEAR.
The Drummer, However, Speedily Fra.
ternized With His Tormentors.

The Drummer, However, Speedily Fra.
ternized With His Tormentors.
must relate rather amusing incident
that will well serve to illustrate the half
bullying, half good-natured cowboy on a
tear. 1t was In a small, almost unnamed
town on the extreme frontier of Texas. The
place was absolutely lawless, no Sheriff was
present to interfere with the hilarity of the
boys. and there was scarcely bar to any
thing in the way Of reckless deviltry. One
evening the tatteTed stage brought up to the
door OF the cabin that ser we'd as hotel that
most invincible of all the parasites of adj
vancing civilization, a drummer. Now, l
have generally noticed that your CONNER
cial traveller is person of peculiar adapta-
bility and that lie usually adopts as one of
his notices that one which advises, always
do in Rome as the Remains do. This chap,
however, with singular lack of tact, had
ventured into the Wild West attired in
most fashionable GARD, and, as though to
tempt fate, wore high silk hat.
All went well, however, until about dusk
when two cowboys. evidently the worse for
liquor, caught sight of the unfamiliar sight
and in a very short time the deSplsed tile
was on the ground and target for two six
shooters. Surprised, doubtless, at a social
custom SO different from anything that he
had seen in Boston the drummer beat re-
treat at what might be termed a dignitied
and after him they all went, finally corral
ing the naturally dismayed man in the bar
room of the hotel. "Why, pardner," hic-
coughed the destroyer Of the hat, as he held
up the battered tile, 1--WE don't want to rob
you of your hat. Just having a little fun.
You must 'scuse us. Here, you take my hat
it's blame sight better than your OLD one."
And without more ado the drummer was
adorned with the big greasy sombrero of the
cOw-puncher, while that worthy assumed the
once elegant vestige of civilization and wore
1t over his own long locks.
One of the boys then proposed drink
lust to show that there was no ill-ieeling
about the trade" So all hands, including
the drummer, who probably thus hoped TO
get rid Of his unwelcome company, engaged
in social glass. Another followed, and still
another, until all were like crowd of
bosom friends. The last l saw of Tho crowd
that night the drummer, with the somprero
on his head and six-shooter buckled
around his disordered frock coat, was going
down the street of the town. his arms around
the necks of the two assailants of a few
hours before, one of whom still wore the
perforated plug hat. All three were yell
Ing, tie drummer as voeiferOusly as any,
and all were in equal terms leveled by that
greatest OF all leyeers-drink. -Forest and