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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

timore.' A gift Of ten cents each from
the people who love his song would give
him fortune.
But the experience Of all for me was
when Professor Crouch went to the
piano and sang kathleen Mavour
nsen," softly playing the accompani-
ment with his own hands It would
have given you "thrills" to hear him,
just as it did me. 1t was touching be-
yond any words of mine to tell, the
notes falling on the ear, now in rich,
sweet baritone, now Quavering and I'M
steady, from the lips of the man who
composed the music Of the imperishable
song ffty-four years ago. Do you know
what did at the closer just put my
arms around the musicians neck and
gave him big squeeze. One had to do
that or else cry or run away, and I
always hated crying.
was so wrought up quite forgot as
went home that was walking through
State street, the most beautiful highway
in the state and the pride Of every Maine
native, with its double rows of magnifi-
cent elms, which have been growing
there forever" they say. saw only q
picture of man standing in the door
way. looking out of pair of brilliant
dark eyes and bidding me goodby with
his grand cid school bow. heard
sounding in my cars only those throb-
bing bars of melody, kathleen Mavour-
neen, the gray dawn is breaking"
Everybody who loves Kathleen Mavour-
neen" must help his friends see to it that
the dawn of happiness and prosperity
shall come for Nichols Crouch.
But only poet can do justice here.
Read below the poem James Wbitcomb
Riley wrote about kathleen Mavour-
neen" and its author. would have
written it myself if / could:
Kathleen Mavourneen! The song is still ring
ting 30
Az fresh and as clear as the trIll of the birds;
In world weary hearts IL is sobbing and sing
In pathos too sweet for the .endercst words.
Oh, hove we forgotten tho one who FIRST
breethtd it,
on h hsss We forgotten ,SS his rapturous art
Oh. %hyiart thou Silent, thou voice of the
Kathleen Mavourpeenl Thy hover still fingers;
Tie topg night Is wantnR--tho stars pale and
Thy ead serenader, with tre,nulous fingers.
Is bowed with his tears as'the lilly with dew;
Tho old hsrpstrings Quavcr-the old voice Is
ehakin6-
The old vision dirns and the old heart is break
Kathleeo Mavourneen. inspire us againi
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
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between Baltimore and Washington was
interrupted, Simon Cameron. secretary of
war, sent for Thomas Scott, of the Penn
sylvania railroad. He first called in An
drew Carnegie. now the millionaire iron
manufactures of Pittsburg, and then four
operators from the Pennsylvania road to
man the offices on the interrupted line.
These four men, by accident us it were, be-
came the nucleus of u system that hns
since beep copied by every great nation in
ChristendOm.
There was very little system or design
about it, but the telegraphic service grew
as necessity dictated. In fact the corps
was without responsible head for six
months. when the late Arson Stagcr was
appointed general superintendent
During most Of the war the operators
were the sole custodians oil the telegraphic
ciphcrs, even staff officers being denied
that confidence, and not single opernto.
betrayed his trust. One man, caught In
the meshes of n southern woman's love,
left the service to join his sweetheart, hut
there wns never any evidence that he gave
up his secret.
III brief newspaper article it is impos-
sible to give many incidents of daring aud
hardship, but few will illustrate the
stuff of which these brave, patriotic boys
we're, made- When the Merrimac dropped
down tho James river on career of do
struction that was only stnid by the gal
liant little Monitor, an operator ut New
port News remained at his instrument to
describe every phase of the fight while the
shells slTieked about his quarters and two
tore through his office within few feet of
him. Amid the booming of cannon up the
river the thirteen-year-old telegrapher at
Fortress Monroe caught the click click of
call from Newport News.
1.-THE Merrimac Is steering straight for
the Cumberland" said the wire from UP
the river. Then q pause. 1.-The Cumber-
land gives her broadside." Suspense.
She keels over" Pause. Seems to be
sinking" A wait. mo; she comes on
again." Another anxious break "She has
struck the Cumberland and poured a
broadsidc into her. Great God, the Cum
berland is snking" A breathless suspense
1.-THE Cumberland has fired her last broad
side"
And thus that faithful operator pictured
every change in that conflict which meant
so muck to the nation Just before the
battle 5f Gaines Mills an operator discoy-
cred n line of battle being formed and at
tached his instrument to telegraph wire
running along the road Fortunately it
communicated with Mcclellan, who re-
garded the Incident as godsend. The
operator stopped the first orderlies who
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
National BUSINESS coLLEeE

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
IN Roanoke, Va.--The regular session
OF this popular institution, which has
been partially suspended during tina
heated season, resumed yesterday, Sop
TENDER lst. with full corps of instrue-
tors Remember that over rs per cent.
of the two hundred students who
entered the school aud completed their
course are to-day filling positions sue
cessfully and most of them In this
Magic City of progress and enterprise.
Young man, come here and prepare for
business. Send for ou- new illustrated
college journal containing full iniorma.
ton. Address as above. INV
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
UNHONORED /. HEROES HER
MILITARY TELEeRAPHERs HAVE New
Err BEEN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED. +,

They Performed Invaluable Services Dur
Ing tho War. and Survivors VIII Meet
at omaha in Few Days to Discuss
Tneir Observation-Disclosures OF Heroism.
Especial Correspondenoe.l
OMAHA, Aug. 20.--The twelfth reunion
pf the Society of tho United States Mill
tary Telegraph Corps will be held Mt
Omaha on Sept ID and Is, aud at that time
will meet body of men who, when boys
thirteen to twenty years old, performed
romantic and remarkable service in the
war and revolutionized some of the meth
DDS of warfare among civilized nations
The American Telegraph corps was born
of that prolific mother, necessity. There
was no law authorizing it, and it grew by
sort of evolution. When communication
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the partnership heretofore existing
between G. ID. Halter and Fl. c. Barnes
conducting drug business in the CITY
OF Roanoke, Virginia. Is this day, by
mutual consent, dissolved. The busi-
ness will be continued by II. @. Barnes,
who will assume all Indebtedness here
tofore existing against the firm, and all
debts now due to the firm must be set
tied with the said Fl. G. Barnes.
s 26 30t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
PROPOSALS.
FLECTRIC LIGHTS.

Sealed proposals are invited by the City Coun-
eli OF Roanoke for lighting the city OF Ronnoko
with electricity, with not less than 50 nor more
than loO arc lights of 1900 candle power each, To
pnrn every night in the year from sunset 10 snn-
rlse The right liz reserved by the City Connect
10 accept or reject any or all bids.
All bids must be in by II O'Clock m October Ia
is62, and addressed to j. E. Hough, chairman
light committee, care OF clerk of City Council OF
Roanoke, Va. JE HOUGH.
Chairman Light Committee
Roanokc, Va, September ~. 1s92. 0i6lin
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF BUILDING
COMMISSIONERS,
STATE CAPITOL, RICHMOND, August 81, 1902.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIyRD
- at this office until IL O'Clock NJ September
~ lSg2. for the erection and completion OF the
state library building at Richmond, Va Plans
specifications and "Gencral Instruction To
Bidders" mny be seen at the office OF tho
architect, w. NJ. Poindcxtcr, 1890 street. WASH
ington, D. C.: and ut this Office, on and after
August ~, 1874.
No bids will be considered unless accom-
panied by certified check OF S5,WU made pay
able to the president OF the State Board OF
bui!ding commissioners as II security for the
execution OF contract for the work, with n
bond IN the penalty OF $4,000. The board re-
serves the right TO reject any and all bids
r. w. MCKINNEY, Governor OF Virginia
and President of the State Board OF
III sui Building Commissioners.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
AUCTION SALES.

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILROAD
i! Company Office OF tho General Passenger
Agcnt-Sale OF Unclaimed Baggage by W. W.
Workman. Auctioneer-Notice IL hereby gwen
that on October I, 1892, at 10 q. m. the Norfolk
ana " estcrn Railroad Company will sell, accord
Co.'S, No. Jefferson street, Roanoke, Va,
the following articles. unless owner thereon
shall before the same Is sold, come forward and
pay all charges thereon:
trunk undcrS ). v. II. r., check No ISM
trunks, no checks.
boxes, no checks
canvass sample case; n. s. W. !. OK. No a.aao-
russell trunk, N. & w. sp. ok, No. Xa. 4GS
zinc trunks " II. II. d. OK, No. AT.
zinc trunk, N. Il w. local OK, No. 2,095
wood trunk, no check.
] black valise, n. Il w. local OK, No. 1911
overcoat, N. y w local OK, No. S,TS9.
black yalise, n. w. local OK, No 322D
About 80 valises and packages, large lot OF urn-
oreilas, ovcrcoats, hats, shoes, gum boots, gum
coats, etc. w. W. BEvILL,
o., 10, II, -, "a. -N'' n'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF
AN the Phoenix Land Company-The
annual meeting of this com pany will be
held October s, 1892, for the election of
officers and general business, at the
Crescent Club, in this city. BY order of
the President. M. STRAUSE
. 5od Secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
ERUITsl CAND1Esn CAKEsn,

Having succeeded Xanthancou, the con-
fcctionccr and baker, at LOO Salem avenue
g. W., l invite my friends aud the public
generally TO patronizc me. My stock OF
fruits, foreign and domestic, candies,
cakes, toys, etc, is full and complete.
weddings, parties, etc, served.
olu A. 9. MOSS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
NATIONAL BUILDING COMP ANY
Room 8, over National Commercial Bank ,
FOB SALE.

DURE BRED MASTIFF PUPS
Il five males, two female; seven
weeks old; fine cond ition; sire weighs
l20 pounds. For price and particulars
address LANG HORNE'S MILLS, Salem.
Va. 0oaat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

nR. j. T. STRICKLAND
Has removed his Office to the corner
OF Salem avenue and Jefferson street
Office hours: $40 to 10 a. M, gao to
p. M, 7:so to $50 p. IN. e2s1m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

THR ROANOKE TRANSFER
= Company is prepared to do all
wagons, good teams and rcspon-
si6le drivers. Prompt attention.
OMces, Freight depot and Jefferson
street, south. Telephone, 119.
oct1-i-yr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

THR OLD RELIABLE AND POP.
ular Dye Works is the only place
TO have your clothes perfectly dyed,
Cleaned aud repaired.
Prices very moderate. Goods sent
ton. MRS. L. WALSAk, proprietor.
corner Commerce and Campbell
streets, Roanoke, Va. may24am,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

no YOU WANT JOB PRINTING
~ OF any kind 7 II You do
LOOKABILL'S PRINTING HOUSE,
at Nos. 14k Jefferson street, and s
Salem avenue, Ia the place TO leave
your orders. First class work
promptly executed at moderate prices
and satisfaction guaranteed. Telc-
phone No. 1856. 4t7Iy
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

MRS. s. B. WILLIAMS WILL RE-
Avl sumo her classes in vocal and in.
strumental music Monday, Septem Der
10Th. For terms apply at HOTEL
PONCE DE LEON. calm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
FOB RENT.

HARTSOOK, THE RENTER, HAS
-A1 Is room house, central location,
every room newly papered with modern
conveniences and in first.class condition
suitable for private boarding and
transient trade-a bargain and will
rent for $50. For bargains in houses see
me. IT,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

Dbl TO IS SAVED ON RAILROAD
qp tickets bought at No jefferson
street, Roanoke, Va. Member of A. T.
Is. A. Cut rates. 10 tt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

INT ONEY TO LOAN-BY CONSULT.
4SA ing Hartsook, the renter, 10s Jeffer-
son street, he will tell you how you can
secure money on anything like good Sc
curity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
pUGGIEs AND CARRIAGES FOR
ID SALE.

carry full line of buggies, car
riagos, phaetone, Surveys, harness, ETC.,
for sale cheap: Get prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Satisfaction guar
antecd. d. RRKD.
Corner Fifth ave. and Roanoke st.
6 5 0m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
LOST AND FOUND.

OST OR CERTIFICATE
~ No. 81 for five shares stock of the
Buena Vista Loan and Trust Company,
OF Buena Vista. Va, in my name, has
oeen lost or mislaid. l have made ap.
plication for duplicate issue. A. L.
d AmlSON. s 90 law Pm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

NOTICR-THE FOLLOWING COLLATERAL
public sale ir front of State Savings Bank, Roam
oke, Va, on September q, 1892, at 4 o'clock D. m:
Note OF Ora Kcnncr dated June Is, 1891, due
the Buena Vista Land Company stock OF 800
eaeh also one note for 81, 500 signed by w. j.
AND l., Blair. DR., and endorsed by James A
tho State Investment Company's STOCK; also nine
notes OF $50 each signed by Mollio II. Holcomb,
ana one note, $lST7, by same party secured byrcal
cstate. We will alec Offer for sale 100 shares Of
Lake Spring Land Company's stock of Salem,
va, deposited as collateral by Wilbur 8. Pole
and Emma A: Pole. We will also offer for sale
one note OF W. w. Ellis, amount $500, dated
Octobcr 70, 1921 due two years after date and de-
posted as collateral for loan; also one note OF
300 signed by Ellis Bros. and endorsed by w. r..
Cross and A. l.. Powell dated August 4, 1892, past
due and protested. Terms cash BY order OF
916td.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements In this column win repay
StY .porusal.
GoETz's BULLETIN.

We have again accepted the agency
for the celebrated LADIES TEN.
DER FEET SHOES" VIII sell
them again under the same guarantee
and as low IS ever.
Goods damaged by flood will be sold
at great sacrifice. Come and look ut
them, there may be pair to 1T you.
GORTZ'S,
No. 1ol Salem avenue, Cor. Henry.
41b6m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
WANTED-HELP.

WTANTED-SALEMEN TO REP.
w resent A. j.. Conroy & Co.. Gin
cinnati, Ohio, dealers in household
specialties. Larger and liner assert.
ment of goods than any other house in
the country. Apply to III, BURCHARD
manager, Southern Hotel. 92O1w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

pOARDERS WANTED AT 615
I'D Henry street 8. W. 92a4t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

pROF. BELLEZzA, FORMERLY OF
Il Coynor's, will open q dancing
school in the frey Building, opposite
the postoffice. Wednesday, September
%. For all information call at Ponce
de Leon Hotel o211w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
HOTEL DuNhow,
DUNLOW, WAYNE COUNTY, w. VA.
Norfolk and Western Railroad.

Will rent or sell. The house is COM
pletely furnished and in running order.
Contains % bedrooms, office, barber
shop, kitchen, etc., complete. Dunlow
is the center of the Twelve Pole mining
region; is 46 miles from Kenova, wher )
Norfolk and Western railroad crosses
the Ohio river. Only hotel in this min
ing region. Address,
J. @. MILLER,
Supt Guyandot Coal Land Association,
Dunlow, w. Va. 92O1w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

NM ANTED-R ROOM AND TABLE
w boarders at 31s Church street.
25 I'm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

"ANTED-BOARDERS, WITH OR
w without room, at 42l Church
street. 9151w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

ERRDRRICK J. AMwK9, G. e., M.
u Am. Soc. G. &. & Bngr's Climb of
builder, Commercial Bank Building,
Roanoke, Va. apr2a-tt
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WANTED-ROOM AND TABLE
w boarders at 4O6 Church street.
"a tt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23

POARDERS WANTED AT goa
~ Seventh avenue 9. W.; modern con-
veniences; good board; terms Sl6 per
month. 015St
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-23
BOARDING..

POARDERS WANTED AT NO. 81
~ Seventh avenue 8. W.; rooms fur.
nished or unfurnished; terms moderate;
hrst-class board; all modern conven.
fences. a231m
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-12-17

at my boot tops, I was minuvciy exam
ing 1t, when heard noise as of flying
gravel and, looking up, saw the mother
bear tearing round the corner~of a rock
and coming at me with open mouth
and flaming eyes.
Now, there are grizzlies and grizzlies.
Even This fcarlessly savage beast, unless
corncred or wounded, will generally
try to get out of mans way, but an
old she, robbed of her young, is one of
the most terrible animals in existence,
and would charge regiment of sol
diers without n moments hesitation.
The enraged monster was not over
twenty yards from me, and, dropping
the cub, / turned and ran for dear life.
Glancing around in hope of finding
some place of refuge, ] could see none
close at hand not equally accessible to
the bear; but about sixty yards ahead
stood tail hcmlock sapling, and To-
ward this darted at my best speed.
In those days l was very swift OF
foot, and with fair chance might have
made short dash like that quickly
enough to escape. But / was badly
handicapped by heavy, spiked boots
and rock-encum bered course, while
my pursucr, thin from long nursing,
was in prime racing conditions; and be-
fore l had gone half way, found that
she was fast gaining on me.
The four-footed brute cared nothing
for the loose stones; but, should STUN.
BILE, all would be over in a moment.
Hence was obliged to pick my steps,
though my revengeful enemy came
each instant nearer and nearer until
less than fifteen feet interviewed be.
tween us. I was apparently doomed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-12-17
puNeENr PARAGRAPHS.

Can 1t Be?-Jake--'Sora Is certain
ly the most reckless girl 1 ever saw"
FalSe-"Why, has she really accepted
you?"-YanlSee Blade.
-Layton-'Isn't that clock little
fastP" Waite-"I shouldn't be sur.
prised; it's n French cloclS"-Puck.
--Wife-"Do you think this complex.
ion mask has made any difference in my
face?" Husband-'I thought you looked
better just as soon as you put it on" ~
Inter Ocean.
-Visitor-"I hear your new preacher
is man of indomitable will and Won
derful energy" Hostess-"Indeed he
is. He has started in to convert the
choir"
-Jagson says that, paradoxically as
it may seem, nevertheless it is true that
the widest quarrels are the domestic
ones e mira Gazette.
--School-t acher-"Why were the
prisoners who were executed called
poor sinners"" Scholar--"Because rich
sinners always get off."-Der Haus-
freund.
-Dix-"I will say one thing for my
coal dealer; he is as honest as the day is
long" Hicks-"Just like mine; you no
ticc it more in summer than in winter"
IN. Y. Herald.
-He (about to travel)-''Do you real
ly want me to come back soon?" She
well, perhaps you had better. You see
have promised not to forget you. -
Kate Fields Washington.
She said she would marry ates
| And /, like u fool, decided to wait
| I've been waiting so long begin now to fret
| But she will not confess 10 % yet.
NY. Herald
A Clincher. Bellows-"My
| first husband, sir, was a kind-hearted
| man. lie would never do an act that
would tend to render another un-
happy" Old Bellows (sneeringly)-"O,
no! He didn't go and die and leave you
| to rope me in, did he?"-Yankee Blade.
-farry-"No gentleman will smoke
in the presence of ladies'" Dick-"Non-
sense. 1 never allow the presence of
ladies to interfere with my comfort" 7"
Harry-"very true; but that doesn't af-
feet the correctness Of my observation"
Boston Transcript
Baron Blank-''Permit it me, my dear
Miss Triller, to present to you this little
token" Miss Triller-"rhe flowers are
very handsome" Baron Blank-"But
why are you tearing them apart?'
Miss Triller-"Fm searching for the
little token. ."-Fliegende Batter.
Though the young ladies may or.
ganize society to discuss such ques-
tions as "What is real philanthropy?"
and What are the leading social prob.
lens of the day?' yet, when the meet.
ings adjourn, it is safe to wager that
the all-important question will be, sis
my hat on straight?' - Baltimore
American.
-Brown-"Got into bad scrape last
evening. My wife found letter in my
pocket from n woman. How she did
ravew Bagley - From a womanf
Brown, you're sorry dog!" Brown
THE woman in this case, however, was
Mrs. B. 1t was letter she gave me tc
mail a week ago."-Boston Transcript
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-12-17

famlShed wolf, but then Hayes quiet
ly said:
We'll, partner, 1 guess you'll live
through it; but you did kind of get
lost, j reckon"
"Yes, Jim, own right up. / don't
know half so much now as thought
did yesterday morning. You came just
in time to cheat the grizzly of her din
ner. How did it all happenT'
Jim laughingly replied:
"Why, man alive! You're not more
than two miles from camp now, but,
the country being SO rough, suppose
you couldn't hear the signals fred all
through the night"
"Only two miles? thought it was a
dozen," wonderingly rejoined.
''Well, guess we travelled more than
that to find you, and you've only got
the dogs to thank that we did it; for, of
all the wild, crooked tracks ever made
by a mortal man, yours beat.
''When / found that you were sure
enough lost, started out at the first
streak of light this morning and got
the boys here to join in for the hunt.
The trail being SO old, we were rather
dubious about the hounds keeping to
it; but every now and then we came to
some place where you'd Clipped at the
rocks, and then we knew they were
right.
1.-THE greatest bother was after you'd
crossed that low range and turned back
to come home, and, if we hadn't been
certain sure of the dogs. we'd never
have followed them, for there was one
place where they led us nine or ten
times round and round in circle with
out going ahead an inch. We wouldn't
let them give tongue, cause we thought
maybe we'd run across stray elk, and
that's the reason you and old grizzly
didn't hear them sooner.
"We got here at last somehow, and
it's all right now, partner; but tell goa
you've had a mighty lucky escape"
''Jist erbout ez marry one ez ever
heared on" said one of the old timers
who had come with Jim. 'Howsum'
ever, we've got the bar an cubs. an
it's purity good days work, arter ALL
w. Thomson, in N. Y. Ledger.