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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
BRUCE AND KIDD SALE
A Pittsburser Buys a Horse at the Lexing-
ton Auction Sale for $66O.

ton Auction Sale for $G6O. -
LEXINGTON, Dec. 1O-[Speciall - At the
Bruce & Kidd combination sale of
thoroughbreds here to-day, a large crowd of
bidders were present. Thirty-two yearling
sold for S, $780, average 5000. Altogether 81
animals changed hands for sls 22o general
average $780, Those selling for $500 and over
follows:
No l, chestnut filly Baker & Oats, Lexing-
ton, 81, 425: No. 81, gray tillv, r. T. Holloway,
Lexington, $l,0G0: No. %, chestnut colt, w.
+. APPLICABLE, Louisville, $l,lOO; No 30,
6l Lucknow, H. H,gmaier, Pittsburg, Pa,
$500: No. So, Annie Erwin. Gooding & Ander-
son, Cythiana. KY, 81, ,525: No. 81, Minnie Gee,
Coon & Sons st. Louis, s., 100.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

Lake Erie Railroad Company for S25, 600
damages for injuries received in the wreck
at Bolivar, in which the passenger coach in
which he was riding went off bridge. All
the other claims have been settled out OF
court
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Special Holiday bargains

In elegant embroidered robes, French suit
ings, wool plaids, serges, cheviot cloths and
camel's hair novelties; also, especial low
prices on ladies' plush and cloth sacques,
jackets, REFERS and children's wraps at H.
j. Lynch's, 43S-440 Market street. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
A New Eastern Track.

NEW YORK. Dec. 10.-[Specia,. 1.-The Mon
mouth Park race track proprietors have de-
cided to build O new track in New York
State. 1t will be o great one and the inten-
tion is to make it the leading track in the
East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Ghc OnIy Snit for the Bolivar Wreck

MAssILLoN, Dec 1o.-[Specia. l-Charles
A Conrad, the eldest son of ex-State Sena-
tor Silas A. Conrad, of this city, has
brought suit against the Wheeling and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
The River Being Cleared of CoaI.

MCKEEsPoRT. Dec. 10.-Reports from old river
men all along the MonongaheIa 60 to show that the
coal and shipping business has never before been
in such prosperous condition. During the pres
ent rise fully fOur-fifths OF the enormous amount
of coal lying along the river has been shipped thus
making room for new work by miners and ship.
perS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
The State Deb. Reduced Sa,5ss,s ,s5e.

HARRISBURG, Dec. 10.-A proclamation
was issued by Governor Pattison this even
ing announcing a reduction of the State
debt during the year of 50, 53S, ,352.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
The Billiard Tourney.

Moreland, with 20 points start, defeated
morning 8 game in the local billiard tourna-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
THE MERCANTILE AGENCY
r. G.. Dun & Co..

Westinghouse Building, corner Penn Ave.
and Ninth St., Pittsburg, Pa.
This establishments supplies all necessary
Information as to the standing, responsible
ity, ETC., of business men throughout North
America. 1t is the oldest and by far the
most complete and extensive system ever
organized for the accommodation of Bank
ing and Mercantile interests and the General
Promotion and Protection of Trade.
Debts Collected and Legal Business at
tended to throughout the North American
Continent, FRI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

ESPECIAL TELEGRAMs TO THE DIsPArCH.l
LOUISVILLE. Dec. 10.-Business good. Weather
pleasant. River rising, with 10 feet in the canal
feet inches the falls and 20 feet inches be-
low. The Joe L. Williams and tow is due to-mor-
row. Departures-For Cincinnati. Big Sandy; for
Carrollton, Big kanawha; for Evansville, Tell
City
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
STEAMERS AND EXCURSIONS.

WHITE STAR LINE
w For Queenstown and Liverpool.
Royal and United States Mail steamers.
.reutonie, Dec. 10. 80 am Adriatic Jan. Il, pm
Majestic Dec. 30. Bpm Britannia, Jan. q. 2pm
Gerinanic. Jan. 8. IL a m Majestic. Feb 3. 10 N
From White Star dock, foot of West Tenth St.,
New York.
Second cabin ON these steamers Saloon rates.
SO and upward. Second cabin $40 and sij. Excur
sion tickets on favorable terms. Steerage, from or
to old country. so.
White Star drafts payable demand in all the
principal banks throughout Great Britain. Apply
to JOHN J. MCCORSIICK. 6a9 and aO1 Smithtied
St.. Pittsburg. or II. MAITLAND X ERjEY. Geu-
eral Agent, % Broadway. New York. de0-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.


Louisville Items-The Stage OF Water and
the Movements of Boats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

PIrrsBURG, Dec. 10.-The United States Weather
ureau officer in this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
THE WEATHER.
AND RAINFALL.

Southeast Portions, West Winds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

Must be disposed of in order asetement ohs There
is no alternative the administrator who represents the
law has decided wind up MI: Phillips affairs in this way
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

In its November number the Co.'S
mopolitan viii publish series of
letters written by Gen. w. L. Sher-
man to one of his young daughters,
between the years 1859 and 1865
and covering most of the important
events of the war of secession. These
letters present graphic pictures of a
great soldier amid some of the stir
ring scenes in which he was giant
figure, and in them the patriotic
spirit of the Federal general is seen
to have been most attractively tenn
pered by strong affection for the
Southern people. The fraternal
feeling which glows in these letters
is in refreshing contrast to the sec
tional bitterness which characterized
the period, and they win constitute
an interesting and important contri
button to the literature of the war.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

Henry Throne, Travelling Secretary of
the Y. nj. G. A., writes from Exeter
Hall, Strand, London, FEBRUARY Cd 1888:
II desire TO bear my testimony to the
value of Allcock's Porous Plasters.
have used them for pains In the back
and side arising from rheumatic and 9th
en- causes never without deriving benefit
from their application. They are easily
applied and very comforting. Those en-
gagged as am In public work which in
wolves expose to sudden changes of tenn
perature, win do well 20 keep supply of
Allcock's Porous Plasters In their port
manteaus."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
PROPOSALS. FOR NAVAL SUP
PLIES FOR THE NAVAL

PROPOSALS. FOR NAVAL SUP
PLIES FOR THE NAVAL
ACADEMY. ANNAPOLIS, MD.-Sep-
TENDER 10, 1891 Sealed proposals, endor-
sed Proposals for Naval Supplies for the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md, to be
opened October 6, 1884," will be re-
ceived at the Bureau of Provisions and
Clothing, Navy Department, Washing
ton, ID. c., until 10 o'clock noon, Oc-
tober 8, 1891, and publicly opened i'm
mediately thereafter, to furnish at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md, guam.
tity of supplies, consisting of hardware,
dry goods, lumber, tools, paints, furni-
ture. &c. The articles must conform to
the Navy standard and pass the usual ma
val inspection. Blank proposals will be
furnished upon application to the Super
intendent of the Naval Academy, the
Navy Pay Office, Baltimore, Md, or to
the Bureau. The attention of manufac-
turers and dealers is invited. Tie bids,
all other things being equal, decided by
lot. The Department reserves the right
to waive defects or to reject any or all
bids not deemed advantageous to the
Government. EDWIN STEWART,
Pdymaster. General, u s. Macy. Q 80
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efsctually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevsrs and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend IL
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept an!
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KL Esw EeAK. ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

The political gossip in the Balti-
more Sunday papers affords inter
esting reading to the politician, and
often gives the cue to the political
situation. While much of it is spec
ulation there is some good points K
be gotten from it. The Sunday Her
aid insinuates that "Uncle" George
Cotton is getting behind the indie
pendent movement for the purpose
of giving it s'boost." "Uncle'
George is tricky and will be hard t.
trip up.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

REPUBLICAN, clerks in Washing,
ton doa good business in farming
out their Jobs, having substitutes to
work for them at half or two-third'
the salaries paid by the government
and engaging in other business. One
obtained leave of absence alleging
vertigo as an excuse. He has been
in Pennsylvania several months, run
ming a Republican paper-light
medicines being a common com.
plant with Republican editors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

The democratic campaign was
opened in this county, on Saturday
at Oakland, in the Eighth district
and was largely attended by the peo-
pie of the surrounding country and
Il number from Annapolis. The
speeches made by Messrs. james
Revell, +. G. CAN'T, Robert Moss,
John Ireland. L. S. Riley, Jas. Rob
inson and others, made favorable and
lasting impressions upon the people
and dispelled a large amount of pre-
JUDGE in the minds of many.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

Ian an old man and have been con-
slant sufferer with catarrh for the last
ten years. am entirely cured BY the use
OF Ely's Cream Balm. Il is strange that
simple remedy win cure such stub
born disease. Henry Billings. U. 5.
Pension Attorney, Washington, D. 9.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
MONDAY, Sept. %, 1881

THE Massachusetts, Legislature
has passed law prohibiting the
erection of buildings over 1S5 feet in
height above the street, except in the
case of grain elevators, sugar refiner-
les, steeples, tswers, and purely orna
mental structures.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
Humphreys Specific No. 10

CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION.
BILIOUsNEss q CONSTIPATION.
For Poor Appetite, Weak Stomach, Slug
gish Liver, Feeble Kidneys, Depressed
Strength, Want Of Vigor, and as an Anti
Bilious and Anti Malarial Protective and Cure
Il has no equal Thousands are cured BY It.
Sold by dealers. 62S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

4aa4 nftis f.rlunss have tesa nsnzsna
srofk fer -. By Anun fngn. Ann11n.
Tsnan. amd Jno- Bunm. Teia4av Gale.
see eas. c'xhsrs are dsdnK ~ wslA WhT
lssf yauY sssssn ssru ever 1499. - .
zsarth. Tee san - lhn vera ane I've
IA irslnr. :. k~rrsrF srn ara Es91 BE-
E4unrrB arR sAa5i. e&xxslnk frum % ~
3 a.fn asy. al nFrss ~ shew y@m how
anA sssfs rsa tsn wssA IN spss4 fIna
e. al tht fislse, ,iiE - So a. Notk-
- fe.tNFe eashpEnn nrNQaH thpl8.
WV AIS w1mterfui msIirNsssH Etnm
nsm1 . - g-~44 azsssm NJ mAnp
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
ELECTRIC BELLS.

AnnunciatOrs, Burglar Alarms, Electric
Bells, Bronze. Nickle and Wood Pushes, Door
and Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
Pulls and Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Buzz
GERS. Batteries (all kindly. Foot Pushes, Pear
Pushes, Desk Pushes, and all Supplies for
Electric Bell Work. furnished ON short notice:
work guaranteed 70 give satisfaction. Can
give good reference. Samples can be sesn Ct
"a MARYLAND Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
The Imperial Mutual Life IHsuranesC Ompany.
GEO J- RORTER

District Superintendent for Annapolis.
No, 10 State Circle, formerly occupied by
Dir. .. T. Mccullough. 90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Personal Property.

DY VIRTUE of decree passed by the
Id Circuit Cont of Anne Arundel
County on the 22nd day of September,
1891, in the insolvency proceeding of
Charles Lindenborn, the undersigned, as
trustees, will offer at public sale on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3Td, 1891.
FIRST-On the farm of Mrs.
Chas. Lindenborn, on South River,
known as the "Chase farm" at three
O'Clock r. n, the following personal
property to wit:
/ Bay Mare, Bay Mule, Horse Cart,
Double Wagon, Horse Rake, Flows,
Harrow, Cultiyators, Wheat Fan, Corn
Shelter, Harness, Etc, the same be.
ing in good condition and possession
given at once.
SECOND AT the auction rooms OF
Chas. r. Martin, No. "a Market Space at
o'clock p N. of that day the following per
sonal property, to.wit
Sets of Walnut Bedroom Furniture
National Cash Register, in excellent
order
"a Warehouse Certificates for IL
Barrels of Kentucky Whiskey.
TERMS OF SALE.-For all sums OF
FIVE dollars or under, cash; for all sums
over that amount credit of sixty days
will be allowed If secured by note.
DANIEL II. RANDALL,
JAMES X. BRASHEAIiS.
q 23td Trustees.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
Copyrighted.

We present all the advantages Of Life
Insurance, Sick Benefit and Savings
Fund Institutions at a minimum cost,
and In q combined, compact, practical
and progressive form. The Company
offers to the careful, saving and thinking
men and women precisely what they need.
ABSOLUTE security, for the present and
tAe future.
1t Is thus practically the same as a
Savings Bank.
Its purposes are to help those who,
having few dollars to spare, instead of
spending them uselessly, can make a safe
investment of their money, which will at
the end of few years pay them, or pro-
vide for them q comfortable support
when sick, and in case of death viii more
than provide all reasonable expenses of
funeral, etc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
ORR LEADING FEATURE.

TIE PRoMPr PArMKKr on ALI CLAIMS
UroE PRESENTATION.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

&WG1AA1S
n,,al.ss.Gp nAAx ExokvT sunDAsA
wM. n. AssoTT. eOIToa
The Democratic State and CsuatI Ticket.
For Governor
FRANK BROWN.
of Carroll County.
For Attorney General
JOHN PRENTISS POE,
of Baltimore City.
For State Comptroller:
MARION DEKALB SMITH,
of Kent County.
For Clerk of the Court of Appeals
J. FRANK FORD,
OF ST. Mary's County.
For State Senator:
ROBERT MOSS.
For the House of Delegates:
VT. HUTCHINS. j. r. BRASHEARS
G. sAPPINGTON, C. Z. DONALDSON
For Clerk of the Circuit Court
MAJOR SPRIGG HARDWOOD.
For States Attorney:
JNO. IRELAND.
For County Treasurer:
F.W. OWENS.
For County Commissioners:
]. f. BALDWIN, w. ]. DISNEY,
w a. GTSSCHEL, L. WAYSON,
r II. PHELPS.
For Orphans Court:
w. HAWKINS. R0BT. f. DODSON,
HENRY A.TYDINGS,
For Sheriff
VIC. CLAUDE.
County Surveyor
LOUIS GREEN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28

Being that the sale Of the Conversible BAs-
ket has been so large, we have concluded to
reduce il to q cents. Postage prepaid. Re-
member this basket can be placed In 100
useful and necessary articles. II not entirely
satisfied we will willingly refund the money
Agents wanted Circulars free. Address the
LURSSON & v0LKMAR NOV. CO., 4l6
Conway St., Baltimore, Nd. 3 lam
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-09-28
INSURE IN THE IMPERIAL /

INSURE IN THE lMPERIALl
We provide for you in case Of sickness, for
your family il You die, and pay you in 10
years (if living1, the amount Of your endow-
ment In cash.
II IL q splendid investment. afEyour insur-
ancs cost you practically nothing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-04-07
CHICAGO POLITICS.
Close of a Peculiar and Holly
Contested Campaign.
FIVE CANDIDATES. IN THE FIELD
For Mayor-Edmunds on the General Politi.
cal Observation-Disclosures the Farmers
Alliance-Silver as an Issue.

CHICAGO, April 6-The municipal election
tomorrow will close one of the most peculiar
ana hotly contested campaings in the history
OF Chicago. No less than five candidates are
making contest for the mayorallty, and as
between four of these it is impossible to fore
cast the result. The friends of each in all ap-
parent candor, claim about the same numbers
OF Voters-ffty- five thousand to sixty thousand
for their respective favorites. The first can
dldate In the field was Elmer Washburn ex-
chief OF police, and ex-chief of the United
States secret service bureau. He was put in
nomination prior TO the regular party conyeu-
tons, ostensibly by an Independent citizens
movement; but it is understood his chief sup
port, primarily is from a secret organization
whose object is to minimize the influence of the
foreign element in the city administration
ana which claims TO have 5000 voters in its
ranks. The argument in favor of its candidate
IS the necessity, in view OF the approach OF the
world falr, of putting the city into condition
aS 10 clean streets and other public improve
mentS, that visitors from well-kept cities in
Europe will not be shocked; and to render the
police force so efficient that gamblers and other
criminal classes Will not dare TO flock to the
city IN anticipation of a rich harvest The sa-
looms also are to be vigorously looked after
Inefe are two Democratic canddateS-De-
VIII 7. CTegler, the present incumbent, and
carter b. Harrison, eX-mayor Harrison be-
gan his canvass before the Democratic conven-
ton met, alleging weakness and catering to
pad elements on the part of the existing admin
lstrstlon, and promised reforms. The fight at
the primaries was bitter; and at the conven-
uon, Harrlson'S men accusing the Cregierites Of
fraud, withdrew, and nominated their man The
remainder of the Democratic delegates nomi-
mated Cregier. The state central committee
took the matter up, and decided Cregier was
the regular nominee. In the meantime Harri-
son received the endorsement of the Personal
Rights league, body made up largely Of Ger
mans, and he continued in the field, making
vigorous canvass.
The Republicans met and nominated Hem
stead W9shburn, son of the late Elihu B. Wash
burn. United States minister TO France during
the Franco-Prussan war. He is running on a
platform which promises the application of
business methods to city affairs and the divorce
of the police force from politics.
The fifth candidate is Thomas Morgan the
nominee of the Socialist party. The fight
between the two factions OF the Democratic
party has been particularly bitter, the state
central committee. Senator Palmer and leading
Democrats from other states helping Cragier.
On the other hand 1t is not known how much of
Washburn's strength will come from Republican
ranks and the struggle is decidedly complicated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-04-07
A SEQUEL to Ii.

He had push cart full of "the latest
and best" novels, and had Just opened up
on the corner of Third avenue and Twenty
seventh street when a young woman
stopped and inquired
Have you real good book?"
Il have, lady," he replied. Here is tho
latest thing out and just what will please
you. Let's sect Let's seep'
Is 1t real entertaining"
The entertainments book published for
year, miss, as Pm willing TO swear to. 1
was so interested in it that | sat up all
night and never went to the bank next
day Ali here it is, How She Won Him.
Tells you all about how a young woman
of-of-well, about twenty-four, miss, and
the very picture of yourself, begging your
pardon, won lovely husband, who was so
rich that he gravel rooted his stable with
pearls and diamonds. 1t gives you an in
sight into"-
How much?" she interrupted, as she
took out her purse.
TOT '
'Pll take it,
She dropped him half, took the book
and passed on, and the old fellow had a
twinkle in his eyes as he looked after her
and muttered:
She'll be along again in three or four
days, and then I'll sell her the sequel to it.
How He Skipped Out After He was Won
Got to study human nature in these dull
times. New York Sun.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-04-07
JEWS IN RUSSIA,
An American Correspondent Says
the Stories Printed
IN the London Times About the Prosecutions
OF the lSraelites are Gross FalsehOods
Shrewdly Mixed With Half Truths"

Especial TO THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dispatch
New YORK, April 6.-The European edition
the New York Herald, which has just reached
this city, contains long letter from its ST.
Petersburg correspondent on the subject of
Jews in Russia. He unhesitatingly pronounces
the stories printed in the London Times to be
gross falsehoods, shrewdly mixed with half
truths. The correspondent admits that the
laws drawn up in 1882 by General Ignatieff are
cruel, but these laws are not enforced except in
aggravated cases, and the significant fact that
the Car removed General Ignatieff from the
ministry speaks for itself.
The correspondent goes on to say experience
SHOWS lhal IN Russia whenever Jews extend
their operations national credit becomes less;
whenever they are allowed &c settle in the agri-
cultural districts, the peaSantry becomes dis
contented, poor and rebellious; and whenever
the doors OF the higher educational institutions
ara thrown wide open to them. then Nihilism
raises its head. The correspondent also points
out that the Jews in Russia are totally different
from the Jews IN the west OF Europe or America.
The Jews of the United States are thoroughly
Observation-Disclosures ana almost 81 and a { the head
OF our law abiding citizens. The Jew IN Russia,
on the other hand, is evasiVe and tricky. HE'S
moreover absolutely refractory to national
inauguration. In fact the Russian Jew in
TINS respect, says the writer, not unlike Oh ma
men IN America, and the laws of the United
STATES concerning Chinese are far more sweep
ing than are those Of Russia against the Jews
The common impression prevailing in Europe
and America is that Alexander IS hourly in
danger OF assassinauon'and is virtually pris-
the correspondent this is absol-
lutely false. The Gar may be seen almost
daily driving through the most crowded streets
accompanied only by his footman.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-04-07
HER FIFTEEN MINUTES.

At exactly fifteen minutes to eight
His step was heard at the garden gate.
And then, with heart that was light and gay,
He laughed to himself in jubilant way,
And rang the bell for the maiden trim
Who'd promised to 60 TO the play with him;
And told the servant, with joyous air,
To say there were fifteen minutes to spare.
And then for fifteen minutes he sat
In the parlor dim, and he held his hat,
And waited and sighed for the maiden trim
Who'd promised TO go to the play with him,
Until, 50 the clock overhead struck eight,
he mustered Great Scott. it is getting later
Aud took q turn on the parlor floor,
And waited for fifteen minutes more;
And swore to himself in a dubious wav.
And thought Of those seats in the front paruuet,
And midnight came, and the break of day;
That day and the next, and the next one, too.
He sat aud waited the long hours through.
Then time flew on and the years sped by,
And still he sat- with expectant eye
And lengthenins beard. for the maiden trim
Who'd promised 20 go to the play With him;
Until one night, rs with palsied hand
He sat in the chair, for he couldn't stand,
And drummed in an aimless way. she came
And opened the door with her withered frame.
The moons bright rays touched the silvered
hair
Of her who had fifteen minutes to spare
And then in tones that he strained to hear
She spoke, and she said, "Areyou ready, dear?"
Tom Mason in New York Sun.