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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Odd Ending of a Quarrel.

"When your ancestors were butting their
heads against cocoanuts," contemptuously
said Wall street man to another the other
day, with whom he had personal differ
ence. remarks the New York Sun, he
got no further than this remark. The orig
inality of the idea. the sneering infection of
the tones in which it was said, so pleased
his antagonist that he broke into broad
smile aud declared: "Any man who could
originate that conIemptuous illusion ought
to be my friend, and he will be, by JOYS"
This broke up the thunder cloud, and the
two went into Sam Robbius' and shared a
pitcher of punch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Where the Chinese Excel

An Austrian impressario, who has i'm
ported whole galaxies of Oriental stars, says
an English exchange. holds that Japan ex-
cells in acrobats, and Hindostan in beast
tanners, hut that China stands unrivalled
for sleght of hand tricksters OF the myster-
ious and incomprehensible kind. The ma
gicians of the Flowery Kingdom seem to
form special guild, and transmit their
trade secrets from generation to generation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

Suddely my sister cried 'Si ! am sure heard q
L." I never was up early enough to hear one
before. laughed at her and told her she
didn't know that sound from the OF dog.
But she Indignantly told me might her word
that IL was IS sbe said, 80 L gave mp the argu-
ment 'silsnced, but not convinced"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THERE'S A MAN IN THE HOUSE.
The Neat Way in Which a Youth Announced
His Majority.

Cincinnati Enquirer.I
A good one is told on George Kleeman, of
the County Engineers Office, son of old
''Nic." On last Tuesday morning at about
2 o'clock he got out of bed and raised a
regular war-whoop racket on the Indian
ghost dance style. He cried out at the top
OF his voice: "There's a man in the house:
shoot him."
mic" who sleeps in an adjoining room,
was disturbed out OF his fast slumbers and
his dreams of Bacchus by the terrific noise,
and as soon as he heard the call for burglars
he rushed for the top shelf Of the closet
where a. Bulldog" saved from the Lot
Wright raid of political fame, was peace
fully reposing. He seized it and ran for the
hall. There he met his son, who smilingly
stopped HIM. saying: Papa, there's u man
in the house. 1 am 81 years old to-day"
"Nie" said nothing, but embraced his Of
spring. and. slapping him on the shoulder.
he said: you're chip of the old block.
ANYHOW
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
PRIZES FOR JANUARY.

A fine water color outfit. with good assort-
ment of colors and brushes, copy pictures.
the best lot of answers to the puzzles of Janu-
airy. A handsome scroll-saw outfit, comprising
nickled saw frame, fine assortment OF saws
patterns, etc.. will be given TO the boy whose
lot of answers for the month is best. Send the
solutions weekly, and don't expect the list to be
complete.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
ANSWERS.

1S5l-Because (having broken his scythe)
Time is no mower.
l353-A calendar.
1353-Eager, agree.
l354-L Passage. 2 Manage. g. Mar-ten.
4 Castor. s. Kitten. 9. Boot-black.
1355-Uncle-an.
l356-Feat, eat.
1851 could try. (Eye esea-o-yew-ellDee tea
are-Y.
135S-It is insecure.
l359-Datura stramonium.
1S6O-Tiger, Niger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Not Disagreeable.
Spare Moments.

Spare Moments.l
He softly kissed her velvet cheek,
Though dreading he would rue it.
No word of censure did she speak,
But suffered him to do 81.
The ardent lover growing bold,
When he so gracious found her,
Proceeded, as the night was cold,
To put his arms around her.
He pressed her close and whispered low.
..Youdon'r object. my treasurer
The blushing maiden answered, '.Nos
lrssher like the pressure"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
His Property Was Safe.

Citizsn-Yes, I have an umbrella that
am to know that you will bring it back?
Umbrella Mender- Haf no fear. always
sharge more for. mending dan could sell
zee umbrella for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
1369-ANAGRAM

q A I A L F A L A o
You'll find, when you have looked it over,
The key-word is-a four-leaved clover.
NJ. c. s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
ETHYL.
1364.-cHANGrp HEAps.

Early one morning. so early. in fact, that 1t
was YET l, my sister and started to take an
early train. and - our time vas limited. we
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
SOME ENIGMATICAL NUTS.

Puzzles for the Little Folks That VIII Keep
Their Brains Busy for Most of the Week
If They Solve Them Correctly-Home
Amusements.
10 E. R. CHADBouRN, Lea0iston, Maine
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
1371.-DECAPITATIoN.

1371.-DECAPITATIoN.
An animal was nibrling grass
A creature plump and gentle-eyed,
But all. a butcher came that way,
And he, of course, the creature spied
Her owner sold her to him then,
But when he had removed her head.
He had Dickens character,
So snakey, long and lank, instead.
ETHYL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
ETHYL
1365-RIDDLE.


I'm sly and cunning elf,
Always trying to hide myself;
But thought that in disguise,
might come and win prize.
Filthy lucre brought me here,
Yet would not interfere
With the rights of any one
All ask is justice done.
Always on the field of battle,
Where the shot and cannon rattle.
Where the fighting is severe,
lam there as well as here.
But to-day I'm here myself,
Please don't lay me on the shelf,
For I've labored in my day,
And accomplished much, they say.
Iwinnowed grain in ancient time.
Though now extinct I'm in this rhyme,
In beginning, end, and middle;
should think you'd guess this riddle.
MARI g. oLDs.
1366-NUMERICAL.
Mrs. AL we often meet.
The thougbtless TO amuse;
All her remarks with smiles they greet
Nor ignorance excuse.
Wealth 8 6,7, s. lG no doubt
Her social standing, too;
A g. 2, j, 5. which shines out,
And gilds the crude and new.
Itgives her confidence to play
Her .. 4, g IN turn,
In conversation where one may,
By being silent, learn.
BITTER SWEET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
1361-A sEAsoNABLE REFLECTION,
l362-MorHER GOOSE REVISED.

1362-MoTHER GOOSE REVISED.
When Jack and Jill
Went up the hill.
The swinging PAN between them,
They both went first,
And what was worst
Ma'am Goose's eyes had seen them.
'Tis not quite clear.
What time of year
This accident is reckoned,
But there's no doubt
As make out
That 1t was In the second
Now Jack should know
He ought to go
Alone To bring The water;
And Jill could stay
At home, and they
Would have no uHthereafter.
ETHYL
1363-TRANSPoSITIoN
/.
The transposition is the fad
On which I'm working now;
Perhaps my readers would be glad
If should tell them how
In one word see two
In short give complete one:
30 they the act may do
Which of late have done.
IL
choose the words with care,
The letters change about;
And If q word Is there,
This mode will bring 1t out.
But he who heeds this plan.
vi tioo must make him usa
For heedless wayward man
Is subject to abuse
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
1367-CHARADE.

1367-CHARADE.
wyse Bukworme. A NJ. was professor Of
But his classes frivolity vexed his stern soul;
And be told them one day that their heads. as
he reckoned.
Were SO full of the first there was no room for
second.
BY conscience convicted, the students con-
fessed,
Professor their failing had neatly expressed;
But they thoughe he himself had the same
fault reversed:
In second absorbed. he'd no eyes for the first.
NC. 8.
136S-DIAMoND.
/. A letter. 2 Through. g. A man whose
understanding is enfeebled by age. L. To pro-
nounce- s. One of the ordinary police. 9. Net
ted. 2. Revealed (Obs.). 8. Mates again. Y.
Ranks. TO- A boys nickname. IL A letter.
B. L
1369-ANAGRAM.
In the spring wherever we go
There is seen an odorous fire.
And the smell of the smoke, you know,
Is not what one most would desire.
For garbage and rubbish effete
Is burned in these bonfires impure,
An air, with foul gas SO replete,
Is sickening. quite. to endure.
CHAs. L HOUSTON.
13T0-LETTER SUBTRACTION.
t I R @ E L A U o
Q R E T l. o r U l L
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13
HOME AND VICINITY.

John Greig is again on the sick list.
Oysters by the dish or can at Ben
nett's.
Social and orchestra at Pollasky's
hall this evening.
ID. M. Peters, of Shepherd, was In
town Monday evening.
Why does Clum 81 Balch take the
lead ON TeasY Because quality tells. y
Francis Palmer was in st. Johns on
business in the circuit court the first OF
the week.
Just take look at those dainty little
solid gold knight Templar charms for
ladies whose husbands are X. Us. at
Porters.
The program of the Ladies' Club for
Monday Nov. Is, is ia charge of Miss
Delayan. and will be as follows; Hotel
Rambouillet. Reading from the letters
of Nine. de Sevigne. They will meet
with Mrs. Kendall Brooks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13
Be on Time.

| will take "a (twenty-four) of the
worst female cases with female weak
ness, and cure them free and furnish
all medicines free, aside from cost of
instrument; with the understanding
that you give me your name as refer
ence when you are well.
Will take fifty 800 cases of stomach
trouble and cure them in five ~ or SIX
six (6) months at IL cost of five (5) dol
lars per month, with the understanding
that you give me your name us reference
when you are well.
will take fifty cases of kidney and
urinary trouble, and cure them in four
or five months at cost OF five lol dol
lars per month. You give me your
name as reference when you are well.
Reference:-Fro one end of the
Flint and Pere Marquette railroad to
the other. DIR. w. II. ID. NEwTH,
Office and residence Elm Hall, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13

To Whom IL May Concern.
We hereby forbid any one buying certain
note made 10y us, payable TO the oruer OF one
a Rurras amount being one hundred dollars
as said note was given for illegal consideration
~ HIRAM DAVENPORT,
FRANK DAVENPORT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13

meeting of the stockholders of
IN the Gratiot County Savings bank, held in
Alma, Michigan, Sept. gath, 1891 II was unanl-
mously voted to 20 into liquidation. All credl-
tors of the bank are requested to present their
claims for payment. Eh.hoBEkTs.
655-Sw Cashier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13

EOR want of space we cannot enum-
crate the many different articles we
shall offer during this sale. We mean
Just what we say and do what we adver-
tise. You alone will be to blame if you
neglect taking advantage of this chance,
don't let it slip by but come early and
select your fall supply of winter goods
before the stock is broken.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-13

DIANO INSTRUCTlONS:-.M L. X. Roberts,
7 a pupil of Madame Helrigel, of Leipsic, de-
slres few pupils for piano instruction. Care
and attention given TO beginners and those adj
yanced will find her instructions particularly
beneficial for touch and style.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
Or. Raub's Mistake.

On Wednesday morning when Presi-
dent Raub, of Delaware college, at
Newark, was announcing the awards of
prizes in the military department he
stated that the handsome Roberts medal
held by Company A had been awarded
to Company B by the judges. This of
course created long and yociferoes ap-
plause by the cadets of Company B. A
few moments later he was asked by
some one acquainted with the finding
of the judges if he had not made mis-
take. Looking on his paper he saw ne
had misread the writing. Quickly
gaining his feet he announced his inad-
vertent mistake and stated that the
medal for the best drilled company had
again been awarded to Company A. 1t
took the latter company some moments
to recover its spirits and then the
members went wild with delight while
the Company B men were correspond
ingly detected. 1t was clear case OF
che who laughs last laughs best. !"
The mistake was quite amusing, yet a
little costly to the doctor who made the
ssamende honorable" by handing $40
to the Company B boys to have good
time with at the restaurant and to for
get their disappointment.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
Lightning's Strange Freaks

Lightning on Sunday afternoon
struck the house of Mr.. Henry Bowdle,
near Concord, knocking Mrs. Bowdle
senseless and destroying much of the
furniture, including clock, which was
scattered over the room. Mrs. Bowdle
was not dangerously hurt.
Sunday afternoon lightning struck
the farm house occupied by John.
Redden, colored, about four miles from
Snow Hill, near the village of Klej-
Grange. Redden, who was sitting be-
fore an open fireplace, was instantly
killed by the bolt and his wife badly
stunned. The current passed down the
chimney, doing the house little injury.
AS John Lambden was driving to
Cokesberry Church, Sunday afternoon,
a descending tree struck and killed his
horse and demolished his carriage. He
escaped with broken thigh.
The storm at Dover was very severe.
At Camden, three miles below light
ming killed a horse belonging to DR.. L.
w. Caulk. Some damage was done to
Wyoming dwellings, one mile from
Camden, by lightning.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25

The Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Keigwin,
the Rev. and Mrs. George E. Thomp-
son and E. A. Humphrey of Whining
ton, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
Fl. Brady of Chesapeake City, and sew
eral others, the party numbering 16
will sail from New York for Antwerp
by steamer Frieslan d on July LIST. The
tourists will meet in New York on
Tuesday next, the day before they sail.
Their journey is intended for travel
and recreation and they will remain
abroad about ten weeks. Together they
will journey to Brussels, Cologne and
along the Rhine to Switzerland, where
they will pass two weeks. From Swift
zerland they will go to Paris and
thence to London.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
Prenaring for the Fourth.

Extensive preparations are now in
progress for grand display of fire
works and batteaux parade at Chesa-
peake City on July 4th. Eighty
small crafts beautifully trimmed with
japanese lanterns and illuminated
with oil lights will form in line three
abreast at Greek Point on Back Creek
at O'Clock, and will move in regular
order towards the bridge, near which
will be built a floating fort called
"Fort Nebo," the procession to be
headed by three gun boats which will
engage with the fort in contest. The
Chesapeake City Cornet Band will be
on Mt. Nebo hill to furnish music for
the occasion. The managers are work.
ing very hard to make the display very
pleasing to the public. Should the
evening be unfavorable advantage will
be taken of the next clear night. The
whole affair is under the management
of the best citizens. The business
places will be closed throughout the
day and evening. Elkton News.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
The steamer stockton Seized.

The steamer Richard Stockton, ply
ing between Philadelphia and Collins
beach, was seized by United States
Marshall Mahaffy yesterday afternoon
and is now lying at New Castle. The
boat was seized at the Instance of
Ambrose B. Miles of Delaware City,
because of liabilities for personal injur-
les sustained during a collision between
her and the fishing boat "Dipper' on
the Delaware bay on May 13. On that
day the Richard Stockton struck the
the fishing boat while running up the
bay, damaging her badly and severely
injuring Mr.. Miles. The Stockton is
not only one of the largest, but among
the Oldest steamboat on the Delaware.
Until about two years ago she was run
by big New York company, up and
down the Hudson river. She-was pur-
chased by a Philadelphia syndicate be-
fore the opening of the season of 1889,
and has been run as special excursion
boat from Philadelphia ever since that
time.-Eyening Journal.
Later in the evening Charles r.
Crosson entered bond in the sum of
$2500 and the boat was released and
returned to Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
Short Fruit crop in New York.

Delaware truck farmers will be in
terested in the unfayorable reports
given from As fruit-growing districts
of the western part of New York State
The apple crop is again, for the third
successive year, almost a complete fail
ure. OF 5000 trees in one Wayne
county orchard only 800 blossomed.
Reports from Lockport, Medina,
Albiona, Batavia, Attica and Mount
Morris all tell the same story of short
crop. In the Tonawanda valley frost
has destroyed the entire crop. Niagara
county will not have a fifth of an aver
age crop, because of frost and apparent
exhaustion of trees. The crop of Bart
lett pears will be Insignificant. A fair
yeild Of Duchess Angoulome pears and
a good crop of white cherries in some
localities may be looked for. The only
fruit Of which large yeild is assured
is the ounce, which has blossomed fully
and late. Raspberries are all looking
well and a full crop is certain. But
altogether the crop prospect is bad and
fruit farming in Western New York
appears to be pretty proitless business.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
8. $50. gepnolds & 90.

Misses kid xford tieos, ooc.
SI.oo and I.25.
Ladies kid oxford ties, LOO,
LIS, $50 and 200.
BOYS lawn tennis oxford
ties, 7oc. Ladies lawn tennis
oxford ties, zoe.
Boys black straw hats, soc.
IS and 100.
Boys Mackinaw straw hats,
SO and rs.
Boys linen collars. II to
I4c.
Boys fancy roman ties, new
shades.
New arrival of all silk rib
bons, No. s at 10, No. Z at
II, No. 9 at IS, No. II at 2oc.
Perforated leather belts at
25c. Silk parasols still going
at $1.oo. worth I.5o.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
DgaaOeYS.

Why are we so troubled by
the recently prevailing intense
heat? 1t is unusual and it as
severe. Why will the SUBJ
tropical man bear it all and
move with far less complaint
Simply because he is organized
for it.
Organization is the antidote
of heat-or cold. Food and
drink, houses and clothes,
need careful adjustment to the
conditions - then comfort.
Ours to help you meet the
conditions-the hints of the
days all squint that way.
Boys Clothing.
A limited offer in number,
fifty-eight, in sizes 4 to 8, in
price $3.50 from $5)-Boys'
Suits of a peculiarly tough
Worsted Jersey Cloth which,
if the maker doesn't lie, is
made with an interlocked stitch
that adds greatly to strength
and service. The limitations
are widened by the addition of
several lots of very fine Jersey
Suits that have been $3.50 to
Sc. so, but are now $3.50.
When your small boy is
digging sand on the beach
you'll think him ever so much
handsomer if you have added
intelligent taste to parental
pride and rugged him out in a
Galatea Suit, $3.50.
Other Small Boys Suits
that SAVIOR of the sea; blue
flannel, sailor styles, $3.50,
$3.75 and $4.75, blue serge,
very desirable, S4.75 from
$6. so, and $6 from IS.
Odd Goats of thin stufs,
soc to $3.50, odd Short Trou-
sers, 85c, 81, $I.25, $1.5o,
and very choice lot from inn
ported goods, $1.75.
Why cut prices On Boys
fine Clothing this early in the
season Just to please you.
That's our way.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25

ALL ABOUT A DoG.-The white dog
which Robert Fl. Gilman, of the NeUs
and Adtertiser has so carefully looked
after and cared for. and was supposed
TO have been his property as far as dogs
go, has been the innocent cause of some
amusement this week. The dog is
claimed by Mrs. Roudebush who de-
manded his surrender. Mr.. Gilman
refused to do this unless the expense
Of eighteen months board was paid.
Mrs. r. agreed to pay for his keep, and
Mr.. Gilman sent in his bill for thirty
dollars. Mrs. Roudebush refused pay
ment of this amount, and as Mr.. Gilman
had possession of the dog, he had the
advantage. Mrs. r. therefore offered
a reward of five dollars for his capture
and delivery to her. The reward has
been the means of making hundreds of
boys anxious to take him and win the
money, but up to this writing without
avail. Mr.. Gilman will hold the dog
if possible while Mrs. r. is determined
to capture him. The case is a peculiar
one and the end is watched for with
much interest. The question is, I" Who
GUMS the dogP"-Miyord Chronicle.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES.

Black silk laces, I5c, 2oc,
25c, 4oc and 6oc per yd.
Black and white Spanish
laces, ID in. wide, at I5c and
worth 2oc per yd.
Oriental embroidery laces,
all widths FROM i to 10 in. at
1oc, I5c, 2oc, 25c to 35c per
yd.
Black and white Spanish
laces "a in. wide at 6oc and
Csc per yd.
Hamburg edgings, all widths
and prices at sc, sc, &c, sc,
1oc, 123c, I5c, I8c, 2oc, 25c,
35c and 4oc per yd.
Cotton lace edgings at &c,
&c, sc and &c per yd.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Ladies night robes, plain
and trimmed at 45c, 6oc and
Soc each.
Ladies chemises, plain and
trimmed at 38c, soc and 75c
each.
Ladies corset covers, square
and V shape at 35c, soc and
75c each.
Ladies drawers, plain, tuck
ed and embroidered at 3oc,
SIC and 45c each.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
The Delaware Terminal Company


The charter members of the Della
ware Terminal Railroad Company
formed a preliminary organization
Tuesday at Dover by electing ex-
Speaker w. l.. Sirman Chairman and
John d. Hawkins Secretary. A
resolution was offered that the books
for subscription to stock be opened,
which prevailed. A committee Of
three from each county was ordered
and the following were elected New
Castle, ID. W. Corbit, John G. Hig-
gins, T. F. Dilworth; Kent county,
D, NJ. Ridgely, Frank Temple, G. L.
Williamson Sussex county, John B
Dorman, E. j. Morris, VIM. L. Sir
man. 1t is said that the plan is to
run road from the iron pier at
Lewes to Clayton, where it will con
meet with the line operated by the
New Jersey Central.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25
THIN DRESS GOODS.

White India Linen at 10,
II, IS, 1S, Is and 3oc per yd.
Victoria Lawns, white
grounds with beautiful trail
ing vines, at sc per yd.
Handsome Challis Persian
effects at &c per yd.
Persian Mulls. CT e a m
grounds with beautiful roses
and figures at 2oc per yard.
Black and white Persian
Mulls at zoe per yd, worth IS.
Embroidery Flouncings, 27
inches wide, handsome pat
terms, at IS, 90, $I.oo, I.io,
1.25 and LOO per yd.
Embroidery Flouncings, As
inches wide. at $1.oo, I.25,
$50 and LOO per yd.
Black silk drapery net, 1.25
per yd.
Middletown transcript., 1891-06-25

The General Passenger Agent of
the Pennsylvania railroad m ade writ
ten promise to the Middletown Board
of Trade, to sell excursion tickets at
two cents per mile from all points on
the Main line and branches north of
Delmar and south of Wilmington, to
Middletown last Thursday. That
promise was not fulfilled and as a con-
sequence a great many persons are in
clined to believe that the railroad peo-
pie did not wish to encourage the
peach growers in meeting for the pur-
pose of a public discussion of the af-
fairs of interest not only to themselves
but to the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. Some of the officials of the
freight department had also promised
to be present but failed to appear.
The people of Delaware might suppose
that there exists common interest
between themselves and the railroad
people, but such does not seem to be
the case.
The people of this Peninsula never
have been encouraged by the railroads
to enter upon any new line of business
or to develop the natural resources of
a section of country of more than aver
age fertility in fact the tendency has
been toward the discouragement of
fruit growing by exorbitant freight
charges it has ever been charged that
Peninsula truck farmers have been dis
criminated against in favor of Norfolk
truck farmers. This refusal to meet
with their patrons does not strengthen
the position of the monopoly, and it is
just such small matters as this which
cause people to lose faith in the agents
of the company. The convention was
harmonious in every respect and no
one was subjected to the slightest in
dignity, in fact it was the desire of
everyone connected with the conyen-
tion that in case railroad officials
should attend that no unpleasant ques-
tions should be asked. The railroad
officials made a serious mistake when
they decided to refuse to accept the
invitation.