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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Mr.. GEORGE FISHER
oEAru OF TIE OLDEST RESIDENT
BORN CITIZEN or RICHMOND.
A, ouslIne of the Business and Religious
Life of this Useful and Be-
loved Man.

ona If the best, most lovable, and most
dearly beloved men that ever graced the
business. social, and religious circles OF
this or any other community has passed
away.
Mr.. George Daniel Fisher. the Oldest resi-
dent-born citizen Of Richmond, died at the
residence of his son. Mr.. Robert II. FISHER.
sos north Twelfth street. at ten minutes past
s o'clock yesterday afternoon, In the
eigthty-sevepth year Of his age.
As his life had been tranquil, sohis death
was peaceful. Truly he fell on sleep with
sublime confidence in blessed awakening.
The end was q fitting one. 10 such an
earthly career. .Azrael watched not through
a season of darkness and beclouded mind.
II was an end of translation. Inc
faith which for nearly four-score-and-ten
wears had been q lamp TO the teet
and a light 10 the path OF this
aced Christian illumined the valley OF
fine shadow of death 20 his last breath.
Mortality and immortality, time and eter-
njty, blended almost within his slgnt as ne
friumphantly answered the maj sum
mons-Seryant of God well donel
pARENTAGR AND EARLY LIFE.
Mr.. George ID. Fisher was the son oil
George Fisher, weD-known and honored
citizen of Richmond. and was born Deem
Der IL, 1904, in this city, in the house e, on
Tenth street between Marshall and Clay
now occupied by Mr.. Langstaff johnson.
He was one of q large family of children,
and after receiving a good education at
classical school here he was apprenticed TO
the late Philip Haxall in order that he
might learn the millright and milling busl-
ness. =,
Asa bow Mr.. Fisher attracted the favor:
able attention and won the confidence OF
his employer, and when his apprenticeship
was concluded he was transferred 70 tne
"ssoo &c tba mill and given the position of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Leonard Heights, overlooking Tea m
ment, Exposition-Grounds, Richmond.
lege. and Soldiers Homo.
JAcKsoS BnANDr j. Co.. AGENTS
No. 1905 east Main M,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
SDrinR ODcning.

You should by all means see our new i'm
portations of Shifting and French Bosoms.
The style. the values are superb. Nothing
choicer. nothing better in make. in design,
in finish, in value. Our Shirt-Factory was
never so complete. Leave your orders
with us If you want fit and value re-
ceived. CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Compliment to Richmond Invention.

Professor John Daniel, of the Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, Tenn. having TO de-
liver a lecture on the 10th instant before
the Young Mems Christian Association of
that city on the Practical Uses of Elec-
tricity,S wrote TO the Burton Electric Com
pany OF this city for the use of one of their
heaters for that occasion. In compliance
with this request a heater has been spe-
cially prepared for this purpose free of
charge and duty forwarded to Nashville,
and which, after service at this lecture.
will be donated to the physica, laboratory
of Vanderbilt University. Professor Daniel,
replying to this offer, saws: Allow me
personally and in behalf Of the University
TO thank You most kindly for your gene
rous offer.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
PROPERTY IN NEW HANDS.
Transcript Of Deeds Recorded In tho CITY
and County Courts

The following deeds Of bargain and SAFE
have been recorded in the Clerks office OF
the Chancery Court;
and tbeIr siyes 10 Thomas C. Williams, Jr, 4yS
feet an Main street southeast corner Ninth'
W n seideo 10 Fannie N. Grimm, 10 feeton
,ha vest aide az second street, $3.50
William simpson ~ Annie X. Bowen, - ieet
on the cast side OF Soyehteenth sireet Dct"eeh
Clay and Vsnebie. $3.50 . n, r
Moore. 20 feet on tho vest siGe Of Reservoir
street between Wallsce and Dance,
COUNTY COURT OF HESRrco.
Jares n. Barton and T. A. Lamb and wives 70
" "a. snoed, lot z, block 4, Blooklsnd Park'
Jesse X. and C. L. Csyce 10 james II. Barion,
lois so, 81 and 80. block z, Blookland ParE, SOU
John y, Kemp and wife 10 Mattie q. lollp
kins. 30 feet on the north side OF Ashlsno street
between Washington and Carter, sl,bO0.
H. seldom Taylor and vile 20 l.. d. Cnea'.
wood 20 feet on tho north side OF Grahsm street
botween Gillian and Marshall, $3.50.
Sarah r. Blake 10 Charles Herisch, 50 80 acres
on Roundabout creek, 500. nan
Isaac j. Mercer and wife TO j. watson rnil.
Inns. 90 feet on the south side OF Taylor street.
betyyeen Richie and Robinson. $2,462
Inward q. Rawlings and wife 10 Louis RAW
l,ngs. 40 7-l2 feet on the north side OF Grove
road nj tho corner OF Rowland street, ana nan
Interest in Al feet on an alley between Lofn-
hardy, Vine, and Haooyer streets ana Grove
avenue. t3.OOl >,,,,, 90
NathnnieI and Fitz. Lee Hill, 2ls feat on me
east side Of Thirty first street nsar ;, and loI
feet on the west side OF Thrty-Beconi street near
s. 4l,5i6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Tho weher Pianos

stand in Europe as in America, preemi-
nently the best. Hume, Minor Il Co..
Ninth street. are the General Southern
Agents for these world-renowned instru-
mentS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
EFisnt shoee.

Owing 10 change IN the firm W, 81.
sell about 200 pan Of Shoes wh.cn a. II
10 order for $3.50 20 : o for - c.ts-.
raise money. Also. about ioJ par l..,i
soiled same kind for q per pair. Lr.-,
500 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

An examination will show the slv,.
| taces 10 be extended TO be reaI and ~
stGntial ard sufficient 70 command
SPREAD and deserving attention.
JACKSON Bnlspr 81 Co., AGENT.
No. 1905 east Man s.,,..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

who have the welfare Of their litile ores d, az
will DO sure TO set the genuine d. Dirii
Cough syrup Of pure pine tar, her'hoal'' l'.
wild cherry. fer Group, coughs, colds all 81
throat and lung troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

yfr. Albert wener, the great Ansr...
oiano.manufacturer is in the city. gus.. |;
Mr.. George A. Minor. OF Hume, Nisc,
Co. He Is delighted with the oesn,y 80
growth OF Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

The daily use OF this elegant toile, ,..
Gle will keep the skin % soft o anirf,-,.
preventing Tan. SunbUrn. and Fr-,
Sold by all druggists az % cents
PoLS Mu,mtC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Had Her Heels Cot or

Mary Minor, q colored woman, had both
of her heels cut of yesterday AFTERNOON
by the 645 west-bound Chesapeake and
Ohio train at the Seyenteenth-street cross
ing. She was carried to the almshouse for
treatment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

MALARIA cured aud eraiicAtei from ltsJs
tenn by Browns lfDn Bilters, Whit err't 70
blood. tones tho nerves. aids digestion. 80
Ike a charm on persons In genera. %. h'Al
giving new enorgy and strene-h.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Philips's Digcstlblc Cocoa

is a valuable substitute for tea or cofss
nourishes while they only stimulate is9s
rior drink for children and for ncryo IS al Del.
cate women. All druggists and gr0cerA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Pleasant Travel.

Take the River trip to Old Point and
Norfolk. Cheapest and most pleasant.
Steamer Ariel every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday. A. NJ. Electric cars to wharf.
Only 81 and $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Meade & Bakers Carbolic Mouih-Wah
delightful toilet article, pioasaa, 70 tas -
puriies the breath. and prevents decay q 2
teeth. Prepared only by
I. ROBERTS BAEER, PhamAs'.
gle east Ma.a sges.
a.ia - a-.u.in.. ...nornlfu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
omcers ~ s,dnev Lodee Instailed.

At regular meeting of Sidney Lodge,
No. 42s, Independent Order of Good Tenn
plars, held Friday the following officers
were installed by Joseph II. Shepherd.
lodge deputy: Past Chief Templar, Fl. l..
Hulce; Chief Templar, John b. Wood {;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Mr.. w. L. Porter. for lone hner.,
Messrs. Levy & Davis, can now i. 4
with Messrs. F0urQuroan. Price q IT,
where he will be glad t. meet d., a
friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

At and below cost. My entire stock of
Boots and Shoes for fifteen days more be-
fore moving to 215 east Broad street.
j. ii THOMPSON.
corner Second and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Your last chance to buy Boots and Shoes
at and below cost (only fifteen days morel
at ]. NJ. Thompson's, corner Second and
Broad streets, before moving to 2l5 east
Rroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
srarriare :. Belv,aere H.,L

Miss Clara wallerstcin. daughter Of Mr..
H. Wallerstein. Of tins city, and Mr..
Emanuel Blum. of New York, viii be mar
ried at Belviderc Hall on the 18th Of this
month ct 7 o'clock p. n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Leonard Heights.

We are still selling Leonard Heights at
S., Sc, and 81 per foot.
JACKSON BRANDT Il Co., Agents,
No. 1006 east Nam street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Business on Ninth Street.

The great music-house of Hume, Minor
& Co., not only handle the best Pianos and
Organs, but they sell them cheaper than
any house North or South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Why buy ready-made shoes wien NJ,
can get pair OF Drew Msit Sl0e =
less money? Drews, Eighth All San
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Leonard Heights.

For homes. can you suggest more beau
tiful spot than in Leonard Heights?
JACKSON BRANDT & Co.. Agents,
No. 1905 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Clearing-out sale of Misft ST..
Drew's. 500 east Main, corner a.
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

I. is cheaper to take A. B. G. Tome u,
pay doctors bills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Be sure and ask your druge.,. VIA, b.
thinks about A. b. &. AiteratiVe. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

Suitable for storing away coal. Va.
ID. Moses 4 Co., 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

A wide range Of beautiful scenery t,,,
Leonard Heights.
JACKscy BRANDT & Co., Agents
No. 1905 east Main .fe..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
zoo Plano-Boxs, Chenr

Suitable for storing away coal. VAL.
ID. Moses & Co.. 1905 Man street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
aoo piono.Roxes Cbeap.
Leonard Heigil

Suitable for storing away coal. Walter
d. Moses & Co., 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

b ~ Police Court yesterday mospine
1sneS 4, Dunn, negro boy about twelve
300 old sas chazssd With stealing ;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

A charming and inviting locality.
JACKSON BRANDT IL Co., Agents,
No. 1006 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Four Big WIS.

Weber L Wheelock Pianos.
Wilcox 4 White Organs.
Best and cheapest. Hume. Minor Il Co.,
Ninth street, General Southern Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Ap1sr1NGU1sHED LADY READER.

Mrs. Margaret Custer Calhoun, the cele-
brated elocutionist, has been secured for
an evening of select readings at Trinity
Methodist church. corner Twentieth and
Broad streets, Friday evening next. The
press throughout the country is enthusi-
astlc IN its praise of Mrs. Calhoun's enter
tainments. She possesses a voice Of rare
sweetness and power; her manner is easy
and graceful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
THE BILL, AGAIN

next Tuesday, the day Of its consideration,
Messrs. Purcell and Halves at this juno
ture went out and brought in the Norfolk
committee.
toe. which was composed OF Messrs. j.
w. McCarrick, Walter Sharp, and IL. L.
williams, of Norfolk.
CAPTAIN M'oARRIcK EXPLAINS.
Captain McCarrick explained that the
matter was q comparatively new one, or
the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
would have been conferred with long ago.
He told OF the trip OF his committee to
Washington, and said he had been much
surprised TO find that several Of the Vir-
ginis representatives had not even read the
bill. They had COMPOUNDED it with the bill
which subsidized only few large steam
ship companies. MIR. O'Ferrall had written
him saying that he could not support the
bill, as in his opinion II was antagonistie to
the genus of American institutions and
was class legislation. Mr.. Buchanan had
aiso opposedit. He told the representatives
that up TO the present time there had been
exported from Norfolk this year 100000
bales of cotton mt 80 each. amounting to
1880. goo, all OF which had gone 70 foreign
people. In his dying speech Mr. Window
had stated that the amount Of money paid
e2oO. 900, 900 more than the bonded debt
created by the war. The subsidy would
tend TO make American sailors, while now
England carries S7lS per cent. of the
freight from ports In the United States.
Concluding his remarks. Captain Nc
Carrick said Richmond was greatly inter-
ested. IL Norfolk built ships Richmond
would have to build the boilers and en-
etnes.
Mir. Sharp, Of the Real Estate Exchange,
made some brief remarks, which showed
that the bill would greatly benefit the
State.
Mr.. Williams also gave some brief and
pointed expressions of opinion IN regard TO
the matter.
a resolution endorsing the bill and ask-
Ing the Virginia representatives 10 vote for
IL was unanimously adopted, and ia com
pliance with Mr.. Tabb's resolution Messrs.
John A. Curtis and A. u. CLARK were APP
pointeda committee to go to Washington
next Tuesday and advocate the passage Of
tho bill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
rtNERAL ARRANnYzfENrs.

The funeral viii take place from the
Monumental church at O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon aud the following gentlemen
active r. a II whom are ~ 81 ths
Monumental yestry)- DIR. L. +. Robinson,
Thomas Potts. II p. Edmunds, Julien
Skelscn. II. H. Meade, Luke Harvey. A.
w. Hartman, il A. u. Yarbroueh, and b.
3. Valentine.
aoaoTasy-- colorsl u. D. whiteonb. p.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

book.keeper. In that capacity and as
wheat-buyer he served the concerns OF
Philip Haxail q Co., r.. b. Haxall Il Co.
Haxall Brothers d Co., Haxall Bro
theirs, and Haxall & Co.,. respectively,
until 1858, save during two short intervals,
when he operated mill IN Aloema n,
comfy and was partner Of the late L. w.
Tompkins in the grocery business.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11
BARCLAY ARRESTED.

A Sensational Case Before Justice
Stanton.
Yesterday morning quite sensation
was caused by the arrest of Frank H.
Barclay of Monte Vista. The arrest
was made at the ranch by Deputy
Constable Cocoran. Barclay was
brought into the city and arraigned be-
fore Judge Stanton, late in the after
noon. He is charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses. The COM
planning witness is j. w. Woodruff, of
GAL South Hill street. The complaint
was sworn on the 9th day of the month
and charges Barclay with obtaining
$4,000 by false pretenses. Bail was fixed
at $4,000, which was furnished.
Mr.. Barclay was very indignant over
the arrest. In conversation with a
HERALD reporter he stated that the
trouble grew out of transaction in
boom times. He said: II borrowed
$4,000 from Mr.. Woodruff about three
years ago and gave him mortgage on
three lots which owned at Monte
Vista. At that time the lots were worth
double the amount borrowed. Recently
Mr.. Woodruff demanded additional
security and positively refused to give
him any more security. That is all
there is in this matter"
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11
MISSING.
Ray, the Agent of the Southern Pacific
in San Bernardino, Gone.

Ray, the Agent of the Southern Pacific
in San Bernardino, Gone.
Seeing strange people in the Southern
Pacific office in the Stewart Hotel block,
the Courier reporter asked where Mr..
Ray was, says San Bernardeno paper
of yesterday. The answer he got was,
"You tell me and I'll.tell you" Mr..
Ray has skipped, and no one seems to
know where. He left the city last
Wednesday night, and has not been
seen in town since. He left no one in
his place and told no one of his intended
departure. His wife ia yet in this city.
From one who is quite we'll acquainted
with Mr.. Ray the reporter learned that
Mr.. Ray used great deal of cocaine for
a catarrh remedy, and it probably I'M
settled his mind. 1t was also whispered
about, but with what foundation is not
known, that about $1,000 in money was
missing ALSO From what has been
seen OF Mr.. Ray he always appeared to
be an honest, well-meaning man, and it
is to be hoped that the cause Of his
sudden departure can be satisfactorily
explained.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11

orously pushed on points not covered by
the injunction.
Senator Jones, who owns controlling
interest in the lands concerned, will be
here in few days, when it is expected
that the matter will be amicably
arranged and the work pushed to an
early completion.
NOTES.
The Southern Pacific sent east eight
special freight trains yesterday, com
prising $50 cars.
Henry Willard OF the Northern Pacific
was. in Santa Barbara yesterday. He
will probably be here today.
Superintendent w. b. Beamer and
Trainmaster I. l.. Hibbart OF the
Southern California were in the city
yesterday, arranging for new time
table.
The Terminal railroad announces that
it will be ready for freight and passen-
ger service on Wednesday next, Novem-
Der 18th.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11
The Secret of Fine Pastry.

Is wholly in using DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
The only pure Cream Tarter Powder sold the market
Other brands contain either ammonia alum other
adulterant Ammonia alum powders dry out make the
dough too porous leaving bitter taste, etc.
No agency assisted much toward perfection in
cookery as Prices Cream Baking Powder It's Ingredients
are simple and blended exist in chemical pro-
portions there any of either left IN
the food Hence be impurities whatever left IN
the finished food No bitter TASTE faint Of ammonia but
food raised with DR. Cream Baking Powder parakes
Of the of the flour and keeps moist ana
fresh for days. This powder qualities peculiar 70
il alone No other makes such delicious pastry No other
contains the white Of eggs.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11
POLICE MATTERS.
The Business Done at Yesterday
Meeting of the Board.

The Business Done at Yesterday:
Meeting of the Board.
The police commissioners met yester.
day afternoon. The monthly report Of
the chief of police was rendered fol
October. Three hundred and eighty.
two arrests were made during that
month.
Applications of Andrew Fuhrberg &
Co. for transfer of license at 100 East
First street from Fuhrberg & Lehner
was granted.
Application for transfer of license at
219 Requena street from Taylor q
Brown to Wilson & Brown was granted.
Application for transfer of license at
243 South Spring street from 0. w.
Hunsaker to Chas. Baer. The license
had already been transferred from
Hunsaker to G. G. Stephens, and from
Stephens to Jacob r. Salkey, the latter
agreeing to the new transfer. The mat
ter was referred to the chief for investi-
cation, and report in one week, the
mayor voting against this reference.
Application for transfer of license at
APO North Main street from Jos. Hy-
land to John Fisher was granted. The
real number is 4l6, the number in the
application having been made uniform
with the first license.
Application for transfer of license at
1857 San Pedro street from j. G. Moch
to j. B. Ramsey was granted.
Application for permit for license at
222 Commercial of p. I'll. Dominguez
was granted.
The charges against Officer P. Ore
gan by Minnie Mcdonald, of malicious
persecution, was referred to the chief
for investigation.
Petition for permit for license at
Washington gardens by Francis T..
Francis was granted.
Officer Willard Fowler sent in $32. 80
received by him for the arrest of a de-
serter from the United States army. at
San Diego. The money was placed in
the police fund of the city treasury.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11

section lying between Los Angeles and
Salt Lake, and is ready to give the MEM
bers of the chamber of commerce a
clear idea of the advantages which will
accrue to this section from completion
Of the proposed line. He will also tell
OF his conferences with railway men OF
the east, and explain what may be
hoped for in the immediature future.
Several important amendments 70 the
constitution will be voted upon at this
meeting. A number of new members
have been proposed for election.
Various important and interesting
questions are to come before the meet
ing for discussion. The exhibit room
will be opened, and lighted for visitors
during the evening. 1t is hoped that
you will attend and take part in the
meatinU
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-11
POLK'S STORY.
A Narrative Regarding President Har-
rison's Size.

A Narrative Regarding president mar
rison's Size.
Editor Booth, of The Needles Eye,
tells the following story which /. FL
Polk, receiver OF the San Bernardine
Motor road, told recently in that city
Said Mr.. Polk: i.
1.-TWO gentlemen, one an ardent Re-
publican and the other an uncompro-
missing Democrat, were en- route to
Washington city, when the question o.
the fitness OF the various presidents OF
the United States came up for discus
sion.
CHOW there's Mr.. Harrison'-s said
the Republican.
Harrison' interrupted the Demo
crat, why he is actually the smallest
man, both mentally and physically, that
has ever occupied the presidential
chair
oh! don't believe that replied
the Republican,
"'Well, now, to prove it to you, y
said the Democrat, when we arrive in
Washington city, where / am thorough
ly acquainted, will take you around to
see the president, and convince you that
he is the smallest man physically that
was ever i'll the presidential chair-his
official acts every day convince you OF
his small mental calibre.'
''rhe proposition was accepted, and
nothing more was thought or said OF
the subject until Washington city was
reached.
Bright and early upon the morning
after their arrival the twain were up
and preparing to visit the president.
The Republican, who was quite deaf,
procured cards especially for the occa-
sion, and soon the Democrat had guided
his friend to the door of the presidents
private Office, where the same old obse-
quious door-keeper, who had kept the
door for the past twenty years, was still
standing to do the honors for acceptable
visitors. The card was handed in, and
the door-keeper disappeared, to return
shortly after with the unwelcome It'd
ings:
Cant see him today"
''How?" asked the anxious Repub-
lican, now deafer than ever.
"You can't see him today"
'What did you say? ~ with his hand
up to his ear.
81 say you can't see-him- today"
screamed the old door-keeper.
"Great God" whined the disappointed
visitor, lis the old fellow that little 2"