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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
serve the people without hope ofrewsrd-

serve the people without hope ofreward-
Il. T. Glasgow. Esq.
The following letter was received sno
read from Hon. J. r. Tdcker.
Except for an engagement made pilot
10 receiving your invitation would nave
accepted with pleasure the opportunity 20
unite in doing honor to brave and ex-
emplary citizens. who have so recently
shown how much the safety OF our homes
owe TO the resolute members of the Lex
ington Fire Department. i honor them
with all nv heart. No class of men de,
servo more honor for the performance OF
duty than fre-hghters. The scourge OF
FIRE can Only be successfully met by men
OF high character, steady habits, .gooo
morals. and resolute courage. Ii rejOices
as all. who have the good fortune TO i've
in Lexington. to feel We have such mon IN
our department. T
with profound regard and esteem; L
am, very truly yours, j. X: TUCKER
The company IS made up OF the young
men of the town, numbering forty. Iney
have three reels and one truck-and-iad
appliance, with necessary apparatus; tue
reservoir being so situated as 10 give
pressure of sixty-fve pounds. thereby 10
ing away with tho need OF an engine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
pTRSONAIg.
Hop In Honor Of tho Mise, Fuller.

Correspondence OF the hchmond Dlspatcn'l
LEXINGTON, Va, April 15.-Hops given
by the cadets of the Virginia Military In
stitute to their lady friends and visitors
are one of the many pleasant remem-
brances of visit TO Lexington and the
gallant young soldiers. The cadet mess
hail was the scene of much beauty and
loyelincss on Friday evening, for one Of
those most delightful hops was given in
honor of Misses Janet and Matte Fuller,
OF Raleigh, n. C..
Among the many present were: Misses
Lucy Ship, Mar Williamson, Katie Hop
kihs. Agnes Graham, jamie Cameron. Mary
Preston Graham. and Dimple Carmichael
OF Lexington, Misses Sue and Lucy Pen
dleton of Wytheville. Misses Nan Cooke
and Matte Weller of stanton. and
Misses janet and Matte Fuller OF Ra-
leigh, n. G. Chaperons. Mrs. General Fitz-
hugh Lee. Mrs. John Carmichael, and Miss
Letcher, Messrs. j. N. Goode, j. II. L. Car
michael. W. w. Sale, I. w. shelton, and
Professor j. +. NJ. Hall, Cadets. Bryant.
Daughtry. Cham bers, Brock, Marshall.
Hueer. Spilman. Station. Magoffin, Watts,
VIM, Lansing. Triggs, Alsop, BIscoe, and
Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
the Senator received salute Of seventeen
psnaed By biz s son. Gray MoP f

the senator received salute OF seventeen
guns as he departed. lie was accom-
panied by his con. Gray Mcpherson.
INTERESTING DAaax-nacr.
Ready TO enjoy anything that aids q
spice of sport 90 the endless entertain
ment of each day the gay throng made the
most this afternoon of race between the
crews Of the Chicago and the San Fran
cisco. There was reallJ some excuse for
tho interest that was manifested. Tor q
boat-race between the crews OF men-of-
war 10 not so common as TO be entirely
without novelty Tho boats were tour
teen.oa barges. and the race grew
out OF tho fact that the Chicago's
crew, which had never been beaten, sent
a purse of $4,000. contributed bv the OIL
GERS and men. over to the san francisco
The challenge was promptly accepted and
the race set for O'clock this afternoon.
The course was a mile and half with
turn. aud II lay directly in front OF the
squadron. which stretches in straight
line for over mile. The San Francisco
crew won easily, but both boats had TO
plough their way through head sea that
threatened at times 10 swamp them. Tho
ships were thronged with guests from the
shore. the majority of them ladies, whilo
in the rigging were tho jack ;ars. There
was great rejoicing and blowing OF whis-
ties on the San Francisco over the result.
while the band on the Chicago. which had
been assembled 10 celebrate victory, did
not play note.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
III by winsrow's Soothing Syrup.

CORRESPONDENTS OF The Richmond Dl3Datcn.I
ALEXANDRIA. Va, April 15.-The 2-yeer-
old daughter Mr.. William Glonous. who
resides on south Alfred street, got hold or
a bottle nearly full of Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup this morning and before it
was discovered had sucked nearly the
whole contents of the bottle through the
cork. The child was made dangerously
Ill, and though DR.. Ashby was at once
called in and emetics were administered,
the child is still very i'll and may die from
the effects Of the poison In the syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Al Point and The Fleet In Hampton
Roads.
~,pToE OF EXPECTATION
2. e5.sh Ships Looked For Tomorrow
Morning.
Irr ITALIANS AND TIE SPlNllDDS.
>,.rs American Ia Tarned Down
s,,bs Iadie'-E'eo'' OF inss-
rest Yestsrday.


,- ,r,~ror. April l5.-The gayest re-
ho country to-day is IN state oil
.l excitement over the expected az
tae British feet next Monday
'' Dr.. the finest specimen OF foreign
..,h.tcc,ure that will be at the re-
,-i cnon which more interest is CEN
...s. viii fan 20 any other war-vessel
... -.l1, next week.
"a. Ghcgsrdi expects tho Britishers
....r, carly Monday morning, aud to
e.a next day by three Italian
.-l possibly tho French and Bra
....'. The third Russian, which
... Tor some DAYS. has not yet
-.rpcafancc, but may drop IN IN
..... 20 any moment
vol. OVID By BRuLI.NcT.
.,.. fashionable set and late risers
.t upon the fleet riding 10 q stin
..- WIND this morning, with tho
...,- The shore and the waves high
..... loss the steam-launcheS about
..e-- manner. there were murmurs
...ft tho apparently hopeless pros
,.ufor,ahlv visiting the fleet
odd. d. ming. bat by the time those
.r-aremCnts TO 50 aboard with
we'd. the fierce. dark clouds IN
.f-.keawav. the sun Shone warmly.
-... q.td moderated 10 aGentle breeze,
...-.. !I,a. day for n marine picture;
.--GcneIal Breckenridge. In full
..l accompanied by two staa Off
...r.l The guns TO firing on the
.,... when. az 10 o'clock. he paid
.aI upon Admiral Ghorardi;
. r..r later thew again oeiched forth
......-llo h, rams when he depart
+l. >...'s side. Following the
.... launch were any number OF
..... .-.u tlc feof. taking visitors out
Oil. chips and inspect them from
-.-...a CD ou-lue-T0oias.
f.rrIy NAyM TICTCRTs.
r-...srt rirs. whale-boats and caters,
... vigorous tars were conveying
...5. ,Ha morning, and now and then
..l come ashore with the captain
.r.9. when the government wharf
..l H.atelv be the scene OF am
|s.t WY. 90 watch the pretty sl@ht
..... twelve jaCs-tarS tossing "a many
,.. r.-pondicular aud thon letting
- .-, quickly IN the boat before
..-. t., commander with ponp ana
DrrvtN I'd TIT RrsSilNs.
.-.-. -rr women NJ The llygeia Hotel
. .l.omo german Tonight TO as
-~ from the ships. the invita-
..-- limited exclusively 10 the
r.- tle army officers here and the
n..- having becu ostracised IN
......., with the AFFAIR entirely. The
r-.- ...l sighted but they comfort
..-..t.s WITH the thought that the
... ....t remain mere always. The Ia
.-. making rAwi progress IN under
.-..- f.a irosen dialect OF French,
Z ...I.-r eofu hiu ned sDOkpn by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
eREeNsVlLLe DEMOCRATS.
Mr.. L. L. Turner Endorsed for His Present
Position of County Clerk.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
BELrIELD. VA. April 15.-To-day the Ne
mocratic party held ITS precinct. meeting
and endorsed Mr.. Z. l.. Turner for Clerk
of the county. Mr.. Turner had been en-
dorsed by the Third party for the same
position some time ago. In fact, such is
his popularity and efficiency as CLERK that
no one in the county would oppose him.
The Republicans will make nc, nomina-
ton. but Will fall in line with the Demo-
Gratis and re-elect Mr.. Turner. who is ono
OF the Oldest clerks in the State, having
filled that office for twenty-three years.
Nir. John f. Lifsey. who was acquitted
Of the murder of Charles Key at uarys-
hurg returned to his old home yesterday
and was gwen perfect ovation by his
many friends.
Judge Hancock will commence his court
here next week. There Is quite q fuil
docket, but no criminal cases to DO tried
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
A Merchant Turns Farmer.

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
REIDsyuLE, n. c., April 15.-Wllliam A.
Fretwell, a general merchant, who has
done business here for several years. has
purchased fine farm near Reidsyille, and
will cultivate it. He sold his mercantile
interest yesterday to Mr.. James Irwin.
A revival of great interest is now being
conducted at the Main-Street Methodist
church. Rev. Mr.. Jones, of High. Point,
n. c., in assisting the pastor. and his ser
mons are attracting good congregations
nightly.
PERSONALS.
A. II. Galloway is in Washington, ID. C.,
looking after his interest as al applicant
for Postmaster at this place. =,
Mr.. James s. Warrington, OF Blackwells,
n. c.. is visiting Reldsyille.
Mr. S. II. Ware left this morning for
weeks trip to Richmond, New York. and
other northern cities. He will purchase
goods for his fathers new store.
MIR. David Pannill. of Chatham, Va, has
been spending several days here with his
brother.
Rev. j. II. Lacy. of Greensboro, is in
the city. and will preach at the Presby.
terrain church tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Successful BuildInr Association.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DisDatch.1
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April Is. The Alexan-
drja Perpetual Building Association last
night elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. Park Agnew |;
Secretary. Justus Schneider; Treasurer.
Nj. Is. Harlow; Directors-Messrs. Thomas
Hoy, Zorro Hill, W. I. Graves, Leyi J. Hnr-
Hairy Kirk. Frank Wariield. and McKenzIe
Bell: Examining Committee--Robert En-
lott J. ID. Normyle. aud Henry Greene:
A dividend of S250 per share was declared
for the SIX months ending April ist on the
first series of stock and IS cents per share
on the second series OF stock. The dlvi-
dads are equivalent tess per cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
pr.,,,a,,on, for sightseeing.

fCoffesDcadence OF the hiehmoao D'spa'cni
NORFOLK, Va, April 15.--There are seye-
raj large excursion steamers incIuding
the malDmouth steamer Columbia, carry
ing :. 900 PASSENGER hero from Baltimore
10 add TO tine hone meet, ard the festivi-
lies of rendezvous week will practically
omen tomorrow with daily double cxcur-
s!ons 10 the Geet in the roads. The bril-
liant trappings for the gala week over
spread the city and ban Dor. and everybody
~ now waiting for the curtain TO rise on
tho grand pageant OF tins end of the line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
AnTArTIFuL sIGHT.
THE SPANISH CONTINGENT.
To Sail from Havana To-Day-Tho ArGcn-
tine Cruiser en- Voyage.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 15.-The ad-
miral commanding the Spanish feet which
viii participate in the naval review tele-
graphed the Navy Department to-day from
Havana that he expects 10 sail for the
United States tomorrow with the Relna
Regenta, the Infanta Isabel. and the Nueva
Fspana. towing the carayels Santa Marin,
Plnta, and Nina. If the weather permits
he will stop at Hampton Roads, but If not
he will 90 direct TO New York.
The department has been advised that
the Argentine cruiser Ninth of July sailed
from Newcastle for Hampton Roads on
the "a instant and should reach there be-
fore many Qays
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
RAsDoLPH-NACoN.
Earned runs-RiG

Earned runs-Richmond College, /; RAN
dolph-Macon, @. Two-base hiis-Eakin, i.
Three-baso hits-Fletcher and Bennett. Bases
Acknowledgement College, 4; Randolph-Macon
,. Bases Oh called lls--Richmond College, )
Randolph-Macon, l. Bases on hit by pitched
balls-RlchmOnd College, / Randolph Macon,
?. Struck out-By Acree, 3: by Robinson, &.
Passed bnlls-DuAe,4 4. VIA Oitcnes--By Acres,
2: by Robinson, l. Time OF game, 100. Um-
pire. stevens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Exports Of Specie.

10y 1oIUsIaDII 70 w :,
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE exports OF
specie from the port of New YORK for the
week were 1907, 769. of which ~, $50. Ze9
was in gold and S427, EGO in silver: Ot TINS
amount S4,551.7OO in gold and S42U.SOO ia
silver went TO Europe, and Sl2o.oO9 Ia goiu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Injured In q yaivs-Well.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatcn

PETrRsDUBo, Va, April 15.-John Slate,
an employee of the Petersburg Gas-Light
COMPANY, fell into valye-welt ut the
works OF that company tonight and re-
ceived severe injuries. He was taken out
of the well in an unconscious condition
and carried to the home of his brother for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Ch,idren Bl,,-e by siad-Dog.

tnD0c1aI ttIttfAuf % tu0 DtsUaFH1I
NonyoLx. Va, April IA dog with the
rabies bit eight children IN Atlantic City
this afternoon. and several other dogs be-
fore he was killed By policeman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
COLLEGE BASEBALL GAME.
A Close Contest Between Rendoiph"ha-
con and Richmond College.

fCorrespoadence OF the Richmond Dispstch-l
ASHLAND. April 15.-The largest crowd
seen on a ball-held in Ashland for years
greeted the Richmond College boys TO. day
in their second game with the Randolph
Macon College ladies. The grand-stand
was filed with the beauty OF Ashlana, re.
inforced By a number of lovely girls from
Bowling Green. The eame from the hrst
belonged to the Ashland boys.
Barring some exceptionally fatal errors
the work of the teams might be considered
/ good.
Hunt made two careless md costly
errors in not putting the runner out wnen
| he had stopped tho balls, Fletcher inter-
rupting the tranquility OF the game here
| by driving hard ny over the lelt-neiuei
head, making third base.
AN INDICATION.
The fourth inning proved moro en-
phatically TO the observer that the Ran
| dolph- Macons had the game when AGREE
was being severely batted and burnett
| took his place IN the box. A dispute de-
| layed the game here in regard to Talbot
| being called out on account of this POSI-
| ton at the bat. 1t was decided IN Talbotts
| favor. Several errors by Merritt proved
| fatal TO the Randolph-M acons by giving
| the Richmond College two runs.
1t the fifth inning AGREE again occupied
| the box Tor tnO lNlcuiuOuu NO4lcSc. De.-
nett made hard hit over W. Dukes head,
which gave him the credit of three-base
| hit.
| RESULT.
A bad throw by Burnett over F. Dukes
head when three of the randolph Macons
men were on bases enabled them to cross
the home plato in safety. Robertson made
a splendid play, ttopping a hard hit from
| Redwood W. Duke and i. Winston
during this part of the game played well
| for Richmond College, p. Winston making
running catch in eentre-feld and W.
| Duke getting several flies and the credit
Of catching them. Turner made run
ming catch from Talbot. y. Winston
made O good stop of hard hit from Hunts
| bat.
The game closed. after a struggle OF one
| hour and fifty-fve minutes. resulting in
| giving lemon and black their second VIC
| tory over the garnet and cream.
| The following is the score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Hawaiian News Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April ia tele-
gram from Mr.. Blount was received last
night and delivered at the State Depart
ment this morning confirming the news
telegraphed from San Francisco Yesterday
regarding his action in Honolulu. The
telegram was brief, merely recitipg the
fact that the marines had been relieved
from duty on shore and had returned to
their quarters on the Boston. A fun re-
port from Mr.. Blount is expected to reach
Washington next week by mail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
THE LADIES' GERMAN.
Bars Fave TO 10 Let Down--CoioneI 10
Lane Stern Ieada,

Lane Stern Leads.
FoRT MoSRoE. Va. April 15.-The last
week before the Daval rendezvous proper
was closed with brilliant german gwen
by the ladies OF the Hyeeia Hotel to the
Russian and American officers Of the fleet
IN tho Roads. Sixty beautifully gowned
women danced with nearly as many uni
formed officers of the navy. half dozen
army officers stationed at the post. and q
few civilians. who were fortunate enough
20 DO included among the guests. The
ladies to-day determined TO let down the
bars aud include q few OF the army men
and civilians in thor list, as 1t was not
considered courteous TO come on the pro-
montory Of the army and not invite them.
RICHMOND TO TIE RESCUE.
Asnoone could be secured to accept the
part Of leader, Mr.. j. Lane Stern, of Rich
inond. was asked to take this responsible
Is, and. TO make him feel perfectly at home
among 50 many men IN the service OF the
goverument,..a half-dozen civilians were
honOred with invitations. Every ship IN
the Roads whose officers could be spared
sent her quota to either dance with the
girls or look on with the captains and adj
mlrals.
BEAUTIFUL SIGHT.
Tho ballroom. which extends almost to
the edge of the water. and from which the
ships with their brilliant electric signals
could be seen stretching for two miles on
the placid water, was beautiful sight,
with the handsome uniforms of the
officers, the elegant costumes Of the wo--
men, and the appropriate decorations of
electric lights and the flags OF Russia and
the United States.
At . o'clock the german began and it
lasted until midnight. Admirals Che
rardi. Benham. and Walker were present
with their stats and watched the intricate
figures danced. Every section of the
country was represented by its own type
If hnantN-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
DELINQUENT TAXES.

BY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 10 Is re-
CURED that notice shall DO given In all the DAILY
newspapers, under tho direction OF the Commits
tee on Finance, that tho LIST OF DELlSs
QUENr TAXES on REAL ESTATE for the pre-.
ceding year viii DO published in one or more OF
the daily papers, aud also tho time and place
OF sale OF said Delinquent real estate.
In accordance with the above, notice Is hereby
given that said list viii De published In the Tnes
on SUNDAY. the 18Th day OF April and on
SUNDAY, the 30th day OF April. 1898 fho
baio VIII take place IN front Of the City Hall. on
Broad street between Ninth aud Tenth streets,
between the hours OF IL o'clock NJ and ociock
L. NJ, on MONDAY, tho LIST day Of Nay, 1893
All parties who DO no. want their property aoe
yertised must nav before the 18th instant
JOHN A. MEANLEY.
Collector Of Delinquent IaxeA
ap lin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
Tenant.
GLASS AND LONG WANTED.
rAR-NARKs OF THIRD PARTY.

All the county alliances, it appears,
have adopted resolutions sent out by the
State Alliance from here, denouncing tho
Democratic Legislature for amending the
Alliance charter. The resolutions are bit
ter in tone and show throughout the ear
marks Of the Third-party managers. who
are the heads of the Alliance. They de,
nounce as a traitor and coward General
Robert V. Vance, who introduced the 0ili
in the lower house. The Alliance IS get
ting ready for its campaign this of-year,
when it hopes to work unmolested. All
its attacks are OF the Democrats. OF course;
Quartermaster General Harrell and
tate-Engineer Lewis left to-day for More
head City to examine location for camp
of the State Guard rendered by the citl-
zens of that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
opFkTIY PLEASED.

Governor Carr returned last evening.
greatly pleased with the delightful hospl-
tally shown him and the other North
Carolinians at Richmond.
Mr.. NJ. j. Ham, who had served in the
lower house of the Legislature from
Wayne, Is dead.
Arrangements were made to-day for the
dedication of the Opera House by per-
formances late in Nav or early IN June IN
aid of two worthy local charities.
Raleigh is TO have another savings bank
under q charter already obtained and next
week arrangements will be perfected tor
the erection of fourth cotton-spinning
md weaving mill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
HONOLULU QUIET.
The Provisional Government Holding It's
Own without Trouble.
rRvtelegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l

SAX FRAycIsco, April 15.-The Pacific
Mail steamer China arrived from Hong
Kong and Yokohoma ril Honolulu this
afternoon. She left the latter port only
two DAYS later than the Mariposa. which
arrived hero Thursday night. Everything
was quiet when she left. The provisional
government was holding its own without
trouble, as the following extract from tho
Honolulu Advertiser shows: Colonel
Blounts mission Is as great justification
as ever, and the general public 10 COM
PEELED to substitute guesses for authentic
knowledge as TO the facts. IL Colonel
Blount entertained any doubt as to the
power of the government TO take care OF
itself recent events have probably Set
them at rest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
DEFIANT NEGROES.
JAMES clrYn soUATTeRs REFUSE
TO LEAVE UNTIL ELECTED.
Regulations for Criminals Made aud
Observation-Disclosures Denouncs the Ls-
risiaturs-Anether Savings Bank.
Special telegram to the Di.p.tcn.l

RlLEron. N. c.. April Ex-Governor
Carr. in conversation to-day. gave express
sion to m opinion that the trouble anti
cipated at James City would not occur.
But news reaches here this evening that
Sheriff Lane. of Craven county. having
made formal demand upon the negroes
TO vacate. they positively refused to leave
until forcibly elected. Their attitude Is
very defiant.
GLASS AND LONG WANTED.
Governor Carr to-day requisition on
the Governor OF Virginia for James Glass,
who is wanted in Durham county Tor lar
ceny of q horse and buggy.
The Governor honored reduisitlon
from the Governor of Maryland for John
Long, charged with Outrage. Long. was
arrested yesterday at Greensboro. after a
weeks pursuit, by County-Attorney
Eicbenberger, of Frederick county, Nd;
Eichenberger and the Sheriff of Guilford
county left here this afternoon for Gresns-
bOro'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-02-24

When yousee a reporter engaged
in writing in railway carriage,
don't imagine that it is his innate
cussedness or his love of hard work
that forms his motive power. Moth
of the kind. l have seen a reporter
writing in a railway carriage, and
driven almost to desperation by
stress of time and illegibility of note
and want of lucidity in the speaker,
worried by questions about his short
hand and the rate of speed at which
he can write it, by inconsiderate pas
sengers, who then show their graft
tude in practical fashion by letting
down the windows and blowing
away the notes he has been SO pain
fully transcribing.
On other occasions I have heard
passengers enter into violent polit-
ical debate, with frequent appeals
to the reporter, varied by whistling
and singing. At the same time a
writer in a railway carriage cannot
expect everybody to be silent just to
please him, and therefore he would
do well to cultivate concentration of
mind. London Tit-Bits.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-02-24
A Puzzled EnsIish visitor.


When Lady Somerset first came
to America she was particularly
anxious to become acquainted with
all the American customs and to
take part in everything American.
Her appreciation of America was In
tense.
Now will you tell me-" she said
one day to friend, why the chest
nut has been selected as a national
nut and why it is SO dear to the
hearts Of every onei / notice that
all, be they old or young, boy OF
girl, man or woman, speak of the
chestnut frequently and always pleas
antly and even affectionately.
To-day, as / was seated in one Of
your horse cars, a little boy began
telling another one some short anec
dote, when suddenly the other little
boy sprang to his feet and shouted,
oh, chestnutsl Later in the day
saw one man whisper something in
the ear of a friend, to which the
friend only replied, oh, what a
chestnut
How pleasant to have something
Of which every one is SO fond. But
explain the cause of the liking.
Why was that particular nut select
eda Why not the almond or the pc
cant Is it that the chestnut grows
more freely here2"-New York