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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
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Cors.cans nutnusinst,cany weI-

come the French PTcsIdcnss
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PAGIs, April 23.-The tran on which
President Uarnot was travelling from
A1accaoeio, Corsica, was prevented from
reaching Bastia on time by the derallmenc
OF the train preceding 1t.
AT Oorte, 81 mites southwest OF Bastia,
President Garnet reesived the municipal
authorities. lie made m address 10 which
he on ratulased them that the dissenaions
IN Corsica had ended and that only a
French party, united by patriotism, re.
mai1ad
This track was flnaliy cleared and when
the president reached Bastia he was well
coined by an immense crowd. An Italian
naval sqpairon. which was lying III the
hatbor, nfod a salute In honor OF the presi-
dent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
Obtccrtng 10 4 yy'h,sky Tax.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
TowsoSTowS, Nh, April 2s.-The county
commissioners at rowsontown have added
$752, 900 to the taxable basis OF the county
by putting upon the books the manurac-
tured whisky In store at the several distil-
leries in the county. The whisky was as.
sessed ct $40 per barrel. The distillers
claim that the commissioners do NOT have
tine right to thus assess them upon the
ground that the whisky. or the greater part
OF 1t, does rot belong to them but to per-
cons for whom 1t was made to order and
will take the matter to court for atiudlca-
tiOn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

resolution was passed allowing an
extra appropriation to cover the over
drafts OF Mesars. Jordan and McOall.
summarized, tho work On bridges and
causeways for 1890, was as follow:
Total appropriations, &36, S99 s.; ex-
penditures, S33, Sll.3l; une6psndad ap
propriatious 70 d reacinded, "a. 3i427;
less overdrafts, S225.72 net amount Of
unexpeuded appropriations, IS 1888 So.
A member stated that there had been
more new work done a. less expense than
Tor eight yeets and that the economy
would continue.
At yesterdays session of the levy
court the following appropriations were
made: Delaware Hospital, $500; Hom9o-
pathie Hospital $500; st. Peters Orphan
Asylum, $500; Homo for Friendless
Children, $500; Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to Children, $500; Ferris
Industrial School, $500; Catholic Male
Protectory at Delaware oity, $500; total,
$50, 500.
For public buildings, subject to the
order of the chairman, $3, 900; 81, 600
lesR than last year.
For repairs to causeways and bridges
in the different hundreds, subject to the
order of the respective members: Bfnu-
dywine hundred, &l,lO0; Wilmington,
$4,000; New Csstie, $4,000; Pencater,
$500; Miii Greek, 81 500; Biackbird,
300; White Clay Creek hundred, $500;
Red Lion. $1,000; Ohrist;ana, 1900;
Apuoqninimink, $500; total. $i9, zoo.
For New CASTLE jail, subjsct 10 tho
order of the jail commissioners, So 900,
an increase OF $500 over last year.
Toe 'nboye appropriations amount to Q
grand total Of 500 200, q reduction from
last years appropriations of from $40 900
to $12, 900.
Mr. Wier offered resolution request
ing the mem here TO report their expsndi-
lures monthly, instead OF at the end OF
the year. He said tuis system would be
much better, and the people have right
to know all The time how their money 10
being spent The resolution was adopted
Mr.. Hickman presented mammoth
petition asking the court to construct,
during the coming seasonal bridge aoFoss
the Brandywine ct Washington street. 1t
bore ,e22 signatures. After the reading
Of the petition Mr. Hickman offered the
| following resolution:
ReSOlped That committee OF seven be
| appointed to confer vita tho park commits
sion aud winter commission as to the adyls-
ibillty OF building this bride.
The resolution was adopted and CON-
mittee named consisting OF Messrs. Hick.
Iaan, Wier, Roberts, Killgore, Mccall,
Ellison and EresidsnE GFubb.
The bond of Constable Andrew j.
Mote OF White CLAY Greek hundred, John
E. Lewis and William II. Diehl sureties,
was accepted.
Court adjourned until 1850 p. m.
The court is now nearly through with
it's business, only few items remaining,
including Sheriff Aliens enormous bill
upon which the members will probably
take several more days consideration.
Even the ''oonsoientious' members who
saw a sacred "inpIiod contract in the
rate OF 80 cents day for feeding idle
prisoners at the Jail appalled, at the
magnitude of the sherffs pickings from
this source for the past year. 1t is ys
possible that the demands OF the tax
payers may be needed and reduction
made in the rate to be allowed for THU
costly and extsaysgant service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
- -Gf-c-s-- .
a LONG .41O CRIME.

The Murderer tgund Guilty 80
Wears After tne Killing.
Associated ar"es Dispatch by special Wtres.
SALT LAKE CRY, UTAH, April 23.-Gsorge
W. Hancock, who was convicted some time
ago OF murder In this second degree for
killing young man named Jones, 81 years
ago, was sentenced yesterday In the first
district court at Provo to 10 years I'M
prisoDment. His attorney moved for stay
Of execution and release on bail pending
An appeal, which was granted, aud bonds
we're fixed at $4,000. This is one OF the
old church murder cases.
Farley MeFarlans, convicted OF murder
| county. last September, was sentenced te
the penitentlary for life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
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Il .FIGHp IN CONFERENOE.


tlRt EFt at ~" NOIOFtM NIiUlstrfN.
Associated Press Dispatch by Spocip Wires.
BALrtaElRE, ADril - Bishop b. 7. Tan
nBr OF Philadelphia presided to-day Mt the
first sitting az the 731 session OF tue Balti-
more Conference Of the African NJ. j., Con-
ference.
II. Morris Chester Of Now Orleans was
uRmed Tor photographer. The nomination
gsve risc to discussion which took upt the
snyIye morning and resulted in vote post
poninG the subject iEdehnitely,
Biphop Gstnes Of Georgia, charged Ohes-
ter with wrttlng for Macon paper gross
slanders Of the Georgia Conference, and he
hoped the Baltimore Conference would not
adopt THAR autnor ana thereby approve Of
the ISLANDERS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
4 HANK Cierk FORCES ana rorsesses

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
DUBUQUE, IA, April 2S.--Tne little city OF
PArkefsDurg was thrown Into state of ex-
eitement Yesterday by the arrest OF Wilkes
s 18th, bank clerk, on the charge OF forg-
irg notes aggregating 81 800. The names
forged were mostly those OF substantial
farmers In the neighborhood. When they
became due Smith would pay up the inter-
est and renew notes. When arrested he
confessed his guilt and was taken TO jail.
He WIS prominent In local society and had
tho confidence OF his employers. He was
also one OF the aldermen OF the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
mo strike ON ttae Central.

Associated Press Dispatch W Special Wires.
NEW YORK, April 29.-The officials of the
Grand Central depot this morning stated
that there was no strike OF the employees on
the New York Central railroad IN this city.
They expressed themselves as confident
that there would be no trouble between the
railroad company and the men. and said
that II thare were any differences existing
between them they would be amtcably
settled before proceeding to strike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
CHINESE sMUaaLEHs CAUGHT.
They Were Trying 90 sneak Opium
10 View Ynrk by Why of Canada.

Hhoy we've HFysBE 70 SMoHK WpEuHt
10 New York by Way of CAuada.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BUFFALO, N. Y, April 23.-United States
customs inspectors last night captured
three Chinese smugglers at the foot OF
Hertel avenue, Black Rock. They gave
their names rs Waung Sing, Mac Tung Yum
and Wung Hal. In their possession was
found several hundred dollars worth Of
opium. They crossed the river In a small
boat, and had wagon IN waiting on this
side.
The party landed from China at VAN
Suspension Bridge, from where they drove
up to Fort Erie in hack, They were on
their way to New York. Waung Sing, who
speaks little English, says he formerly
lived In Norwich. Conn.,, aud had been
home on visit, bringing others with him.
ALI three will be held for smuggling opium.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

John IL. Jordan died at his re8ld nc2, No.
GOT Washington street, Tuesday afternoon,
He had retired from business for tina last
few years. The deceased was nattya oi
Nova Scotia, but has lived here ever since
his early boyhood. He carried on a sue.
caesful business as builder and eontrac-
tor. acquiring fslr competence. He
earned tho respect OF all those with whom
he had husiR4ss transactions. Ills WHO
and two children survive him,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
BuILpsss' NOTES.

Tia award npoa TIE new astea " y.
pIr-ouplta has uJr va b q HtEpHbcari.
AmBil3,tth iAa r,rtd4+- II IS tnlnGGu.l MT
tntto " Il T4ut Il ~ l. ma d sat.
TN ufhaF fruF rra 1Aui u StgI' wi b u
4 Il ranrs 81 ~ 500 o5,wetu hem aud
thAf ot Ner-rs. Fnuk.
Nodefatr9 information has basn received
In reggr,l to tho contract for the large resi-
dence of Alexis |. Du Pont at Greanvile.
IL is understood that Calvin j. Swayne is
ths lowest bidder. The expenditure upon
the structure will approach the sum OF
$4,000. M.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
WHO'S CounirY shaken by Po.vder.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
MARQUETTE, MIcH., April 23.-The mill Of
the Anthony Powder Company at NeRaunee
caught FIRE last night and Dew mp shortly
after O'Clock, shocking the whole OF Mar
quette county. Twenty minutes later thsre
was another heavy explosion Of powder
thrown out by the first. The fire was scat
tered In all directions. At II, 30 1t was still
burning and some OF the packing houses OF
the company were In danger. The shock
In this city, II miles distant, was severe
while in NsgRunee store fronts were blown
In. No one was killed. The loss will be
heavy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Eighteen Months tor Trying 10 Rob
Il Ennhn.i Hank aiIark.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, April 23.-The trial of the three
Americans who gave their names as Frank
Lackrose, William Smith and Charles Sob
inson, who were arrested on the chargs OF
attempting TO rob bank clerk named
stone OF bag containing $4,000 worth OF
checks, notes and gold, which he was
place to-day and resulted In the conviction
OF the prisoners. They were each SEN
fenced to 10 months imprisonment at hard
labor
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special WIRES.
BERLIN, April 23 -QueAn Victoria arrived
at Dsrmstadt from AK les Bains to-day.
Her msj 'sty was received at the railway
station by the municipal authorities and
other prominent officials. guard Of
honor was ALEC present at the station and
saluted her majesty. Emperor William left
for Oldenburg to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Marquette, MIcH., April 23 ,-aolzhay the
GogebIc Rhwayman in jail here is trying
TO starve himself. He has not eaten any
thing for several days and Is sullen and
ugly. The outcome Is watched with much
interest but most OF the authorities believe
his courage will givs out In q day or two.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Spocinl DlsphlrI 70 Hnlettn aud I0urnal.
DlNTos, ND, Aprli 2S.-rAe county com
missionsrs yesterday appointed the follow
ing tax collectors: William j. Faulkner,
Sylvester Smith, BDnry Irwin, ]. Ttank
Iiadnum, william II. lligpntr and Luther
Frampton. T:ustees OF the poor: Robert
Jarrett, Henry @. RlwlinRs, N. j. Corkran,
j, W. Parker and Henry q. Fisher. Judges
10 bold the special railroad election OF June
Sd were also appointed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
Comnnl.orY Ednention IIlcgal.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
TuscoLA, Ill, April 23.-The first case In
which tine compulsory education law has
figured has just been decided In the cir
cult court here and resulted in the filming
OF the officer for arresting Il boy who was
absent from school without leave. The
case has attracted considerable attention
as 1t shows to what limit the officer il pro-
tected by the law in the discharge of his
dutv.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
NASHUA, N. H., April IA cyclone of
considerable violence swept the southern
part OF Litch1eld township, Monday after
noon. The path OF the storm was two rods
and cut clean swath. Very little OF value
was in its way except on the Rogers estate,
where corn barn was wrecked; ali the
ontb ildlngs were shaken or overturned
and a littlo girl slightly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
A,gcr with California veterans.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
San JOSE, CAL, April 23.-The 2Sd annual
encampment Of the G, A. r., Department
OF California, yesterday elected A. J..
Buckles OF Vallejo department commander;
W. L. Barnes of San Francisco was chosen
delegate at large to the national encemp-
ment. The grand annual bsnqust OF tho
G. A. r. was held last evening. Governor
Waterman and many distinguished guests
were present. General Il. A. Alger Of
Michigan responded to the toast, ''The
Grand Army"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Pross Dispatch by SpeniaI wirsa
BALrfNOsy.A April %. -Flour.lat,feeline easier
and unchanged.
Wh0nt. southern, hrm; Fult2, SSa9it.;
LonGberry, 9OaA5c.;So. 9, gla4l &c; steamer, No.2
rod. sSlSN.; western, steady; No. winter red
spot anu April, Sa'lc.; MAY. Sg7iaWr,; July,
save.
Corn. southern. firm; white, i8al6c.; yellow,
4lal2c.; western strong mixed spot, April, May
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
TIE DAHOHIANs ROUTED.
Eve hundred of Them Killed in a
IxnIiln with Ilna Erench.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PARIS, April 23.--Advices from Lagos
ate that the French garrison at Porto
Novo, having been warned that he Daho-
mians were advancing upon the place,
sailed out TO meet the enemy. The Daho-
milan army was met marching to attack
Porto Novo and a battle which lasted two
hours took place. Five hundred OF the
Dahomians were killed. Fifty Frenchmen
wero wounded. The sdvioes make no men
ton of any OF the French soldiers being
kiliad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
ITHACA. N. Y, April 23.-Dr. GallagGer's
stables, Mt Statewide, were burned last
night. His coachman, Egbert Williamson,
aud three horses were burned to death.
Tins fra Is supposed to have originated
from spark rom Williamson's pipe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
pool Tournaments rs tho ". VI. II. G.

A pool tournament was commenced at
:hs Young Mems Ii y ubiican Club luse on
monday evening t.nd will continue every
evening about month. rhere are 10 cen
testgnts. A game is IS points. Oh Monday
evening Harry Bucher defeated Thomas
Janvier, and Alfred Churchuan, Leighton
Mahoney, Some excellent plays were made
Last evening William Reyholi defeated
Robert j. Jump in an Interesting contest,
aud George o. Wood ward won from
Thomas y. Lewis. There were many spec.
tatorH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated rrsas Dispatch by special Wires
HAaERsyILLE, ONr., April 28.-A fire
which broke out in Beatties storehCnse
last night totally destroyed the building
together with its contents. The storehouse
was insured for 81 900 and the grain stored
therein for $4,000. Total loss is $3.50
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
MILWAUKEE,, WIS, April 2s.-The contract
to build the Schlessinger syndicate's rail-
road from Iron Mountain to EscanRba, 81
miles, has been let TO Mcintosh Bros, OF
HiwRukes. Two Thousand men will be
put to work within 80 days. . .rn-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

A new schedule will 60 into effact on
the B n o railroad on May llsh. Fnstor
time t!lAn ever will be made by express
trans. Il is expected to run trains ( ON
PhiladeIphia to Washington in 2 hours
and 50 nilu.es, ~ minutes faster than -
,lrEIihnE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Hebrew Latin Greek Dampman, son OF
Squire DRmpman OF West Nantmeai town
snip, Chester county, Pa. disappeared
from home two months ago and nothing
has baen heard from him since. He is
about As years old and married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LOUISVILLE. KY, April 2S.-The executive
committee OF the Louisville Jockey Club
yesterday suspended Stoval, Finigan and
Bay, the jockeys, against whom complaints
have been made for signing contracts with
two or moro stables for next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires,
NEW YoRK, April 2S.--The steamer City OF
Berlin has bsen formally released by the
custom authorities aud will sail, as ap-
pointed, to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by 81 elal Wires.
HAeEgsvuLE. oNr., April 2s-l.3O a, M
Besttie'9 storshouse Ia now burning. 1t is
full OF grain owned by Lynch, Beattie &
Co., and will be a total loss. The grain Is
fully insured. The building ls also insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
LEKg o0uRs.

Thnt st Cost for the Services OF tise
Members Burning the Past YEAR
Amounts Spent by the t,avy CanrL
Commissioners - sunday school
Appropriations.
AT Thursday MORNINGS session of levy
cour; Messrs. Roberts, EliasoD and Wier,
the committee on members allowances,
made report in favor Of allowing the
following amounts:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch BY special Wires.
LONDON, April 90. MIR. Handel Cossham,
Liberal member OF the house OF commons
for East Bristol, died su denly to-day at
the National Liberal Club from heart
disease
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch oy speciai Wires
BALTIMORE. April 90 "A p,asterers' union
was formed last night. It was decided TO
unite with the Federation OF Labor here
and the American Federation OF Trades.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Seems more than ever a necessity this season.
after ms mild, unheaitlful, winter, and the
unexpected prevail nee of iniluenza, pneu-
monia, typhoid fever, etc. leaving nearly
everytDd weak, exhausted and tired. Hoois
SarstpNnllt Is lust the medicine to overcome
tllnt tired feeling, TO build up your Whole sys-
tom, purify your blood, impart good appetite
md promote healthy digestion Try It this
spring.
~ have b0Gn TAXI Hoods sarsapariila fIr
fonr or iiSe yours rs a spring medicine and
feel peric til satisfied with It's effects. My sis
ter, too, has takon it Tor rheumatism, and has
been much benefited by it, Mas. Il Q, EEIGG.
son - Union Ayrrtte, Worcester Mass,
". u. II YOU decide TO tako Hoods Sarsapa-
-Illa do NOT u,, induced d, puy auy other,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
Troy Prespy terla.ls Favor Revision. |

Associated Press Dispatch ny special wires.
Troy, N. Y, April 23.-The Presbytery of
Troy yesterday voted Al TO In favor of re-
vision Of the confession Of faith and sub
mitted to the discretion OF the general
assembly the details
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
E,cuo,ni T,ectio.s in yIa.>ac,,usotts

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wiros.
Boron, MASS, April 23.-IAe house OF
representatives this morning, By vote OF
143 10 SO, passed tho constitutional amend
ment providing for hienntal elections In
this state. 1t has already passed the senate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
MARION, MASS, April 2s.--1t is announced
that ex-Presldent Cleveland has leased the
Gsorge Kelly cottage overlooking the bay
and near the shore. Il is q pleasant spot,
retired and quiet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24

The Pussy Il Jones Company shipped
two car loads of paper machinery to the
Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company, Pied
mont. W. Va, yesterday and one car load
t0.day ...I"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
Wisconsin ToIyn esnstnd by Fire.

Associated Press Dispatch By spec!a. wirss.
sHAwANo, Wis, Aptil % Several stores
In the business portion OF this town burned
yesterday. Tho losses aggregate 1926, 600,
with $1,000 Insurance..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
E.Nok SHERIFF
or NEW CASTLE COUNTY,
George G. Rothwell,
uF BLACKBIRp HUNDRED.
subject 10 rules Of the Democratic party.
mRR DENNIS.

n ATLANTIC CITY, y. J.
Ocean end OF Michigan avenue. open all tho
wear, Al modern conveniences.
JOSEPH Ii. BoRroN, Proprietor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
Spring Medicine

Inc marked Deneiit len people In run
down or weakened state OF health derive from
foods sar-aparilla, conclusively proves tho
claim that this medicine makes the weak
strong" II does not act like u stimnlant, I'M
parting fictitious strength from which there
must follow q reaction Of greater weakness
than before, but possessing Just those elements
which the system needs aud readily seizes,
Hoods Sarsaparilia bu IDS up in perfectly
natural way, all the weakened parts, acts
npon the blood as a purifier and vitalizer, as
slsts TO healthy action those important organs,
tho kidneys and liver.
II have for a long time been using Hoods
Sarsaparllla, and boliuvn me, would not DO
without it. AS spring medicine II Is lnvalu-
nblen E.A. RHODES, 1870 ON Ario 81, Chicago,ll "
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-18
1t Was Fixed for JOHN.

MY husband doesn't chew any more
tobacco" said a rewly-married woman
to a party Of friends, "or at least he
doesn't where I a see him"
"How did you stop him" they all
asked.
"The incoming after we were mar.
ried.' began the lady, "and he and
were sitting on the front porch, I no
ticed he was ill at ease, and finally
asked him what was the matter with
him.
@'My darling he said, taking nv
hands, there issomething that 1 should
have told you before we were married.
What is it? Igasped, as the vision
OF another woman swept over me.
Love- he answered, Il am an in
veterate tobacco-chewer. Can YOU will
you, forgive me?'
AS he finished l slipped my hands
from his and, drawing out a box of snuff
and a brush, l said:
oh, John, l am so glad you spoke
OF it, for I'm nearly crazy for a dip
His face was a picture, I can tell
you, and in less than three minutes we
had entered into a solemn compact to
forever abstain from the weed"
And did You really use snuff before
you were married?" asked one OF the
ladies.
No." answered the wife. but [ was
fixed for John. "-1tlantn Cons5itu.