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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
SIjSUIIS ANDSIO0VERCOA1S

certainly had the call. All who came to
look found them as represented. They
were pleased with the quality, the make,
the general looks, and the prices. They
bought, AMI 1t paid them well. Such
bargains as these are RARE BARGAINS,
and the people are not slow to catch on.
If you want to cave from 81 to So 1t
will pay You to look through our line OF
S7.5O. 3, 80, and SO Suits. These Suits
are Of Atwood fabric and are made well,
tit we'll and will wear well.
Don't think that We haven't anything
but so Overcoats. Well, we've got EN-
in every conceivable shade, in all styles,
in all qualities, ranging in price from
81. 80 to $50. Guess we can lind one to
suit you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18

The baseball season here Is now pract'-
cally over, and Squire" Donati' the Gu
MD. shaped manager of the Richmond lea
Their. whaekers. will soon become insensi.
blv blended with tho Mobiack oysters OF
his ca6e and a memory of tho unforgotten
nast He deserves a seat IN the Logisla-
tnre FOR the enthusiastic manner IN which
he bo, str,yen to maintain tho hold OF
baseball IN Richmond. The Donatians
had their pictures taken just before Ihurs-
DAYS game. and ere many days have
clapsed the ,ialonna-like features OF
"Pop" Tate. "king" O'Rourkc. and the
rest of the illustrious team VIII oe
imprinted upon the undying paste
board 10 live in centuries yet un-
born. The spectators were Immensely
amused when the Giants began posing be-
fore the photographer and the vociterous
suggestions from the cranks" present
would have made dog laugh. "Panta-
loon Luck was go impressed with the
dellcacy of his position that he would tam
have chewed his ear to suppress his cachl-
nations. but as II is his picture Will make
him appear with one absorbing grin upon
his face. In the centre of the picture
Squire" Donatl's mosquito-liko form, ap-
pears. seated upon one Of the splinter.b bot
fomed chairs, which heretofore have
proved source of Unlimited revenue TO
trOuser merchants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
DWELLINGS AND STOKESC1
IL FOR RENT.

$500 per annum, No. 40 west Main; III
rooms, modern. -. - o.. O .>.,,,.
stable detached kitchen. oo,,< .. Main. ?
s275 per annum, No. 90O1s ives, MAIN
rooms, modern. . 49, -. xs.,n. IN
rooms, modern. -. ,., q -oo,,a
1900 per annum, No. 613 north Fourth
$50 per annum, No. 221 north Seventeenth;
80 per month. No. ei7ts south Pine; rooms.
1888 per month, No. 7Oo buchanan s'tee''
rooms. -, ,, ..o... A
$50 per month, Nos. 1910 and 1ol" Beverley;
sI2 per month, No. GOA Beverley; rooms
s45O per snnum, No. 1910 east Cary street
thrce-stOry warehouse. .,.
$500 Der annum, No. 40S west Broad; D rooms
above. 1901, -. .,.t G
rooms above. . e,,Arr
We have also quite number OF SMALL
DWELLINGS, AND STORES for rent in gooi
neighbOrhoods. Apply TO
FRANK ID. HILL 4 CO.,
ISL Real Estate Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
In the Cause OF Democracy.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
KEYsyILLE. Va, October 17.-Our streets
are thronged with people to-day from far
and wide, who came to hear able speeches
in defence of the cause OF Democracy de-
livered by Mr.. j. Hampton Hoge. of Mont-
gomery; Paul q. Edmunds, OF Halifax,
and Walter A. Watson. of Nottowsy.
Great enthusiasm was shown and most of
the business houses were closed. The
speeches were very fine and we'll delivered
and will 90 long way towards quoting
the dlsahection in this community. A
large crowd of ladies were present.
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FOR RENT. s.
No. SIS east Clay street, rooms: 1880:
No. 4l2 west Broad street, Ssore sno D"o'""s'
mo No. sIs east Cary street, Store and Dwelling;
NO No. 800 cast Cary street, Store and Dwelling;
no No. lis Beech street, Store and Dwelling |;
30 % 1908 Taylor street. Store and Dwelling
No. 7o7 north Seventeenth street. Store ana
Ds Ma. Zoo east. east Clay street, rooms; sl2o.
No. 4IO north Eighteenth s1rec' i"'A''
NO No. 1900 Mil street, By Chesapeake and
'A IN I Tnrtieth street, near tnew Franco;
sl2o. $1,000. MAJ, and
NO ~. Il i north rwensyshird street, near Main
" No NO. si4 Greene street nosr Cherry now !;
no no. Ii liz Orleans street, by cedar-works !;
SI No. Isis street, corner Twentysixth street
No. COZ High street near Pine; % per month.
No. 1917 Ashland street, . rooms; 90 per
" No. ilo7 Moore street. rooms; 81 per month.
- Washington street near Beverley 'he"''
'pfBs ov %Y"s Street near Harrison now; 81
y No. 4os Cabeu street, 4 rooms; $500 per
40. i105 Ashland street, 3 rooms; 20 per
in several DESIRABLE OFFICES rear s2l east
Main street. DENoON, TuPPER & CO...
~ lo.It SCI Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
AhoIHER PRISONER ESCAPES.
JOHN HOeY'S GOOD SISTER.
She Has Been "a Power for Good In staun.
ton-Hoey's Liberaiity to Her.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

t'7PVV''1 W 2 VIII 70 ''1O H'l@F1sV1'J
STANTON, Va. October 17.-Ex-Presi-
dent Hoey, of the Adams Express Com
pany, whose dismissal from the presidency
and tho exposures attending it have at
tracted such attention of late. has a sister
hviug here known as Sister EIigious. She
is in charge of the parochial school of st,
Francis's Roman Catholic church. and IS
highly accomplished lady Her work in
this community has been power for good
and has won for her the highest esteem of
all who know her. and Mr.. Hoey has been
very liberal IN his assistance to his sister in
her good work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
LEXINGTON ITEMS.
Surprise That General Leo should Have
Been Buried at Ravensworth.
[By telegraph 90 the Dispatch.I


LEXINGTON. Va, October 1.-THE news
that General W. n. L. Lee would be
buried this evening at bis country home,
Ravensworth. was quite surprise to most
of the people of Lexington, 1t being gene
rally supposed that his remains would be
brought here and inferred by those of his
father in the chapel oil Washington and
Lee University.
Most of the departments Of Washington
aud Lee University suspended to-day. IN
respect to the memory OF General Lee. he
beng trustee OF the college.
MEMORIAL WINDOW 10 GENERAL SMITH.
The beautiful memorial window erected
in Grace Episcopal church to the memory
of the late Maori eneral Francis II.
Smith. the father of the Virginia Military
Institute, will be unveiled tomorrow
morning, the anniversary of his birthday.
with appropriate ceremonies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
Set Up to BE Knocked Down.

ISpeClhI ttItYftII 10 VI" UI5VHtyIIsI
MARrrNsvIrLE. Va. October 1.-THE Re
publican convention was held here to-day.
IL. T. Brown. who represented this county
IN tho last Legislature, was renominated.
N is conceded by those who claim 10 know
that p. X. Wrav. the Alliance candidate.
can easily dofeat him, as he will not only
have the support of the Alliance Republi-
cans, but will also be supported by the
Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
Augusta's Exposition.

AUGUSTA, Ga, October 1.-THE Augusta
Exposition directors will leave for Charles
ton tonight and will also visit Savannah,
Macon, Atlanta, Chattanooga. Knoxville.
Birmingham, and other points. The Expo
sition opens November I'd. 1t promises to
DO the best industrial exhibition ever held
In the South. Every foot Of space in the
vast building IS already engaged. The ex-
hibits Of textile machinery and agricul.
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Cut with . Ratchet by . Negro.
- a. q .. eh. ntan~ AL \

PErrRsBrRo, Va, October 17.-Frank
Smith, a young white man claiming Staun.
ton a. his homo, became involved tonight
in difficulty with John Green. Q negro
employed at McCance's stable. and re-
ceiyed severe cut in the head. the cut
being made by Ratchet in the hands u
the negro Green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
INCORPORATION CAMPAIGN.
Determined to Have n City Charter for
SewDort News-Flectric Railway.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NEWPORT News, Va. October 1.-THE
incorporation campaign is on here IN dead
earnest. The editorial in last Sundays
DISPATCH, which was reproduced in the sun
here to-day, besides being read by many
people III the DISPATCH during the week,
gave the discussion a fresh boost. The SEN
timent Of the people Is being pretty tho
roughly brought ont. But few oppose in
corporation, and they are mainly IN favor
Of asking for town charter. With n
town charter tine income OF the county
officers will not be cut down. while with
city charter a new set Of officers VIII come
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
be another service In tho afternoon, and
still another at night.

The church il one Of the handsomest in
the State and will seat LOCO people. On
the inside It Is finished in cherry and the
pews are of red oak and cherry. The frcs-
Going Is lovely and the sudience-room Is .
thing of beauty. Beneath the church is q
beautiful lecture-room with suitable ap-
po,ntments for Sunday school. The en-
tire building il heated by what Is known
as the Coffee heater. BY this arrangement
air as occasion demands. The new build
ing cost $40. 900. not including the walls of
the old building. which were used in part.
The work was done by Mr.. J. X. Plea
SAINTS. contractor. who served his time in
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
Mr.. Frazer Endorsed by the Alliance.

Correspondence OF mo RIcnnOhI DIspatch.l
GoRDossynLE, Va, October l6.-The po-
litIcal situation in Orange county has been
further complicated by the endorsement
of Mr.. ". L. b. Fraser. independent cam
dldate for the Legislature, by the County
Alliance. The proposition was carried by
vote of s to6.
On October eth near this city Rev. A. A.
Little married Mr.. William II: Clasby and
Miss Lucy S. Rodges, all of Orange county.
Game is plentiful in this section. and
yesterday (the first day of the season. was
ushered in with the crack Of the sports
mans gun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18

After very busy and most harmonious
and delightful meeting. IN which close at
lention was given to business and much
transacted, TIE synod closed its sessions.
I he members have gwen expression IN the
great pleasure they have found il their
sOjOurn in Roanoke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
on TIE AILIANcE pLArFoRM.
WAsHlNGTON'S AND LEES CHURCH
To he Reopened To-Dsy-Restored TO Its
Primitive Condition-Coming Marriage.


To he Eeopened IO-Day-kestOred 10 It's
Primitive Condition-Coming Marriage.
Correspondence of the RichDond Dspatch.l
ALEXANDRA, October l7.-Old Christ
church, where Washington and Lee had
pews and were vestrymen. will be re-
opened TO the public on Sunday next.
Some years ago hn attempt was made to
modernize the old church, but its congre-
CATION determined 10 restore IL to iis
Original condition as 1t was in the days
before the Revolution. All during the
past summer the work has been going on.
The old chancel has been restored, old
furniture reolaced. anfthe church inside
painted white-Its original color. Old
Christ churcn can now be seen and not the
semi-mo dern church that visitors have
looked ct IN tho few years past.
GOT OFF EASILY.
Tuner.Gaines, a negro man, one night
during the summer called his wife out Of
Little Zion church and III u ht of jealous
rage shot and tried to kill her. A jury
III the, Cooperation Court found him
guilty Of az. assault with intent to kill and
sent him to jail tor year aud made him
pay u tine Of $3.50.
oCR BFsT WISHES.
Mr.. Charles G. Carlin, the Alexandria
correspondent of the Washington Post,
and Miss Lillian Brodus, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. Joseph Brodus. are To be
united in marriage Oh Wednesday the 18th
instant.
Mrs. Susan Bartle well-known and
esteemed old lady. died at her home on
north Pitt street last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
A,TRUE VIRGINIA LADY GONE.
The Political Atmosphere In Amelia Calm
and Serene-Candidates

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
DEAroNyuLE, October 17.-Our com.
munity was greatly shocked and
palned Mt the sudden and uuex-
pected death of Miss Elizabeth
Wool, which took place few days ago.
She was apparently well short time ue-
iOro her illness. Taken with paralysis,
sho survived only q few hours. The de-
ceased had lived q long aud useful LIE,
and was beloved and respected by all who
came within tho sphere of her influence.
She was true representative OF the grand
Old Virginia lady in dress. manners. and
association. A large number of friends
attended her burial. Inc service was
conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Mr..
Denny, OF the Presbyterian church.
PrEAsASr ESTEBTAISMESr.
DR.. w. -. Hatcher. of Richmond. deliv-
cred delightful lecture Thursday night at
SANDY Creek church before large audi
encc. The entertainment was onliyened
by some handsome musical selections,
rendered by Mr. William Ioukin and Mr.
Floyd Tucker. and also by humorous reel
tit!Ons by Mr.. Charlie Dlggs. The re-
ceipts of the evening were satisfactory.
The political atmosphere is calm and
serene. Or. Joseph ". SOuthall the Demo-
cratic nominee for the Senate. has NO OPP
position up 10 this time.
on TIE ALLIANCE PLATFORM.
DR.. james X. deter is running against
Mr.. SIDNEY Epes, the Democratic candl-
dated Tor the lower house. DR.. Jeter is a
Republican. but N his published card ne
is running on the Alliance platform. Mr..
Epes Is young man, the editor of the
Blackstone Courier, a valiant Democrat
and faithful worker, and has done much
TO vitalize and organize his party.
Your correspondent mas the assurance
from Colonel Oh errall that he will address
the people OF Amelia on next cOurt-day,
the 23d OF this month.
The tobacco crop Ii all saved without a
touch OF frost. The corn crop is not as
good as was expected The hat lands did
not turn out SO well. l see some apple
trees in bloom.
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! tursl implements will be. extensive: Tho
dispisy OF the products OF the soil, forest:
mine, and mill will DO complete, The hist
electrical display ever made in the, South
will be elaborate and complete, showing
ali the uses to which electricity is applied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
L'OR RENT, DWELLINGS.

IT. SELUON TN LDK K SON.
&C 1S-lt corner Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
NEW JAMES CITY REGISTRARS.
Appointed by the County Electoral
Hoard.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, October 17.-At the
request of many OF the voters of the
Jamestown voting district Judge Farthing.
at the September term of his court, d.
yided the precinct into two voting DIS
tricts, which will be more convenient to
majority Of the voters. Yesterday Mr.. ;.
5. Hankins and Mr.. Whitaker Lee, of the
County Electoral Board, were here to i'll
the positions of registrars and Judges for
the new precincts. For the Upper pre-
cinct jacob Walden. who WAS registrar be-
fore the district was divided, was selected
as registrar, and MIR. William Lee for the
Lower precinct. The judges have not yet
been appointed.
ANOTHER PRISONER ESCAPES.
Tie new jail at Yorktown, built only
last year. does not seem to be as secure as
il should be, or there Is rather lax super
vision on the part of the officers in charge
OF ii, as about month ago prisoner
made his escape thereirom. and again last
night another bird departed from it. There
are also confined in the same jail four lu-
natics-one white and three colored-
awaiting admission to the asylum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18

A solemn and interesting service occu-
pied the synod III the afternoon. the hear
inc OF memorials of ministers deceased
during the year and remarks on the same.
Three had died-George II. Gilmer. Charles
ID. Prlce. and NJ. Il. Dunlap. Rev. Alfred
Jones read the memorial If Mr.. Glmer
and Rev. DR.. Fair that of MIR. Price. Owing
to the absence of the committee appointed
TO prepare It, that of Alr. Dunlap was de-
ferred TIL next year. Or. Armstrong led
the synod in PRAYER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18

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LNOR RENT.

~ 'Ols ls--N l.. IL
No. Gl7 cast Main street, newly papered aha
painted all thrOugh-&
No. sos north Tenth street, modern Improve
ments, nicely paperei, &c.-st5O.
No. HOO east Broad street (opposte rori
Hotep, suitable for q boarding-house -sfVO'
No. Go north Sixth street, modern I'M
proyements. nicely papered, 6c--s3uO.
No. Az west Clay street, nicely papered all
through-s30O. -
No. 1908 Grove avenue. modern improve
ments, new and handsome. $3.50.
No. 1920 west Marshall street, modern I'M
proyemen;s. nicely papered, &c.-t@tv
10. 1914 west Cary street. modern improve
mcnis, nicely papered, &c. very cheapj--s2OO.
No. Ala east Leigh street. modern improve
ments. In nice order, &c.-$40O.
No. aO4 north Twentieth street, in nice order
ami conveniently located $500
40 north Nineteenth stree'-e2fO.
40. gOt north Fifth street-s2OO.
10. 1ei south Laurel strect-s3OO.
FLAT, Foushce and Cary-s3Ju.
SUTTON & CO,
OBS 1914 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
CHURCH RsCONsEcRATeD.

Interesting Services - Bishop Duncan
breaches the Dsdicatorv Sermon.
Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
DAsyLLE. Va, October 1.-THE new
Main-Street Methodist church will be re-
four services. In the morning an address
will be delivered before the sunday school,
and al II o'clock Bishop Duncan will
preach the dsdicstory sermon. There will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
HUGH BROWNS ACCIDENT.
uis Arm Crushed While Coupling Carr
Hill Carter ParaIyxsd.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch.l

AMHERST CouRrHousE, Va, October H.
Captain Benjamin Brown. OF this. place,
yesterday received the sad news that his
son Hugh. o young man about eighteen
wears old. had his arm crushed while
coupling cars at Roanoke. 1t is thought
amputatioD will be necessary. and much
sympathy is felt for tho unfortunate young
man and his family.
Intelligence has reached hore that Mr..
Hill Carter, formerly citizen of this
county but now of Georgia, and member
of the prominent Virginia family Of that
name, has been hopelessly paralyzed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
ises will be put in nice order.

Any Of these houses VIII DC putin NICE Vt1cl.
NOE II f n L. n
No 922 west Grace street: $3.50 per annum.
W. 4OS north l2tn street 300 per annun'
No 1922 Floyd avenue; $40 per annum.
~. 80 west Grace street: $500 per eunun.
No. gu north First street; S2ld per annuin.
NJ. 4O4ia north ID street; s2iO Per annum.
No. 100 west Main street $3.50 per annum.
80. 100 noi tn Beech street: $40 per annum.
No. Oh north Ninth street; $500 per annum-
No. 2Sl2 east Broad street: 500 per ennum.
No. 1910 east Broad street: $500 per annun'
No. }22 NORTH 21th street: t.l0 pcr annum.
No. I4l7 east Broad street; 800 per annum.
No. 25O3 l.. Broad; goo per annum lrooinsl.
No 1914 west Cary street, $40 per annnm.
No. 1879 west Marshall street; $40 per mouth.
No. 2l6 Reservoir street: 81 per month.
No. 225 north 2Oth street; Sl| per month.
No. 2s02 . street; $40 per month.
No. sos north 20th street; sl5 per month.
And SMALLER HOUSES elsewhere.
Phone )34. D. H. ELAN &c 20,
Oc IS-lt 1ll3 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18

and mako him confess that an enthusiast
rather advanced m wears has by new do
parturc given wrinkle or two TO sage
Newspaper correspondent II It be true true.
a. a wise man has said. that he Y q ocne.
factor Of his race who makes two blades OF
grass TO- grow. where there GreSw ; E"s Tne
q, Lttle entbu.iasm at making luscious
fruit 10 grow whore only leaves had grown
before
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
MFAN DrsINEss.

The corporators speak very plainly.
and if the application tor city charter
should he denied the names OF those who
worked against II would be posted II con-
spicuOus places for future reference. The
taxation objection 10 Incorporation Is met
with some very stubborn figures. IL IS
shown that ne total assessed vaiue OF real
and personal property IN the county Is
81 1921 900. The revenue therefrOm to the
county and school purposes at the present
rate oil 80 cents county levy and
10 cents school levy j. S97l0. Tho
total assessed values outside OF Newport
News district Is Sl6l 600. whilo the total
revenue therefrom for county and school
purposes Is but $500. Thus II IS seen that
Newport News alone pays for county nud
school purposes under the present ASSESS
ment and present rate OF taxation the
sum OF <, sos, which. 1t IS argued, under q
municipal government wisely adminis-
tered would pay the annual expenses of
the city.
INCORRECT.
The report circulated this week that the
HAMPTON and Old Point Electric Railway
Company had secured the right OF way TO
this city Is incorrect. Far progress il
beng made by tho company. but they
have, il IS sad. 10 assurance that tho
right of way will be given. 1t is expected,
therefore. that the company will be com
PEELED 10 resort TO condemnation proceed
iugs.
The line for this city. however. will soon
be in operation. Tho right OF way along
the streets has been secured. and no time
will be lost in putting down the rails. which
are expected here at an early day.
SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
The Confederate soldiers monument.
erected in Greenwood cemetery. this CITY.
by Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans. was
completed to-day, and Will be unveiled on
the 10th of next month. 1t is a handsome
shaft twenty-six feet high. The shaft is q
very handsome one, and cost Sl,0.0.
oIuER NOTES.
Mr.. Robert =. Orr. late of New York,
but now citizen of this city, returned 10
Newport News with his bride this week.
MIR. Orr, who L. q member of the commit
tee of the Board of Trade appointed -
secure the removal Of "a Schenectady N.
" knitting mill 10 this city, says that ar
rangements 10 that end have been practi-
cally closed. Several other large concerns
are in sight, and it is said that their re-
moval TO Newport News Is but question
OF q short time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-18
FACTS AND FANCIES.
INCIDENTS OF INTEREST As VIEWED
~ THE lDlER ON HIS ROUNDS.
An italian with an Extensive AcQuains-
snce-Oar Reportorlsl Department
Stofned-Osher Observations

The hAppicst man in this city without
question IL Charlie Poletti. tho rotund lit
Gle Italian who keeps o fruit-stand near
the DIsPArcn Office. Charlie knows every
body and everybody knows him. The
general public. in fact, Is so familiar with
enc jolly son. Of Italy that nearly every
pedestrian who passes pauses for mo-
mont and takes chestnut from tho fruit
mans oven just as II they were put there
pro bono publico. But Charlie docs not he.
come iYritated at such demonstrations OF
affection, and resigns his chestnuts with
che best of grace. He is generally ct his
post Of duty from early mora until late at
night. but such thing "a e'.na or fatigue
h unknown 20 him. he smiles on lise ana
MARBLES away his existence IN mellow
tenor voice amid tho redoience oil tne
roasted chestnut and seductive peanut.
On the coolest. bleakcst days he hovers
around the little stove used III his probes
o,onal capacity and laughs the biting wea-
ther to sccrn. Charlie has served as sol
der in the Italian army aud Is an eS-scuip-
cor, so he claims. AT any rate he Is al
optimist.