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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
PARDON Tor "ADe'' Buzzard.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, March 3O.-The
Board or Pardons has recommended
pardons for "Abe" Buzzard, the notori-
Gus Welsh Mountain outlaw, and James
s. DUNCAN, the wrecker of the Bank of
America. Philadelphia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
MAPPING OUT A COURSE.

Temporary Suspension OF Proceedings In
the Georgia Bank Case.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 30.-It is
authoritatively learned at the Depart
ment of Justice that Special Counsel
Henry w. Jackson. employed in the.
Gate City National Bank case, of At
lanta, Ca, has not been removed. Fur
Their action on his part in the case has
been suspended until Attorney-General
Olney and Secretary Carlisle agree on
course to be pursued III the prosecution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
Weekly Bank statement.
kema1ns In BROOKLYN.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, April lone Of the
trustees of the Brooklyn Tabernacle said
last evening that the $4,000 necessary to
pay part of the floating debt of the instltu-
ton had been raised and that DR., Talmage
will remain in Brooklyn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
GRESHAM DENIES 1T,
Sensational Story Regarding the Russian
Treaty Negotiation.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 1.-Secre-
tary Gresham said this morning that
there was not word Of truth in the
statements sent to the London Stand
ard by its Berlin correspondent, that
the United States minister at St. Peters
burg had been directed to stop all ne
gotiations concerning the Russian
extradition treaty with the view to
having the whole subject revert back to
this government. Further than this
Mr.. Gresham did not care to talk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
STUDENTS ATTACKED,
Victims of Mob In the Streets of q Boliv
ian Town.

ian Town.
VALPARAISO, March 3I.-An attack
was made on the American students in
Lapez, Bolivia. A correspondent at
that place telegrapbs that the students
were attending in procession the fune-
raj of CHILEAN who was being buried
according to Masonic rites Urged by
the priests, mob attacked the students.
In their fury they smashed the inEtru-
ments carried by the students, many OF
which were seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
FERRY BOAT RUN DOWN.
New York Craft Sunk by a Mud scow In
Hallett's Cove.

Halletps Cove.
NEW York, March 30.-The ferry
boat F. T. James, plying between Col
lege Point, L. l., and Ninety-ninth
Street, New York, was run into by a
mud scow in tow and sunk in Hallett' 8
Cove, near He'll Gate, this morning,
while on her o clock trip from College
Point. Eight horses were drowned,
but the passengers, only four in num-
Der, and the crew, were all rescued
without trouble. The loss is estimated
at SS6 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
Death of a Hudson Munster.

HUDSON. Wis. April 1.-The Rev.
William Egbert, prominent Method
list divine. died in this city this morn
ing, aged 70 years. He was formerly of
Hammond. Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-05
SpoTted Fewer IN Indiano

ELwooD, Ind, March 31.-The ap-
pearance of several cases of genuine
spotted fever in the city has given great
alarm lest it should become epidemic.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

T-fr~., u the fr~t four presidents e
- Cuil-d States married widows The
Uifs Il Ja1n Gaiocv Aslauls. who ~
erIvs~t her e.i,seation IN England. Great
~ a vreAt aensstein la tie nation ;
cnsdtsl TIE Nifs * Martin Van
Barren. Hannah He's. lied but a short
.i1pe after her Marriage. dying sbsut
se-cnfeen FEARS Before h-r husband =
el~-stca o. the presidency. President
Triers Second ~ifo WA an ardsrs
Eosaan Catholt,. ard Mrx Polk vFls
a caiEa-rsannered Presbyterian Mrs
Mniarsi Eulnssre nad been = ~slss'cl-
ts-schsr. ansl the courtsidp was esrrsxi
or ssrwir-r ffffsrnitis<. ~ Ia lover eoud
rrrslv sfrgra she expense - iouraey
=. visit his 8aneec Mr~. Franklin
rtr~r- 49, ne d~vuut daughter a q
Clergyman sad rnasi> The white house
= .s.ns~r for ehsritsole ard re- sgtoas so
terrri.ls
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

rsea m he match The work Is beam
ITALY engraved with scrou-wori-
l-sa-rizs< sszsizrst the neck. with tho butt
rsscinsr ON tl.s b-udy q tie cup. are two
e-.ssasn rl..ss OK tns regulation sFring-
fi..id typo. TIE barrels 81 which pses
through a silver wrsath. On the body
OF r.a- OPP n AZ engraved scene show
Ing . sooynrs ride range. with group
OF CfiIcers and men 81 tho firing point
sxd the tAr<ttS IN the distance THIS
a. 81 near a. illustration Of the exact
rsr~- as ~snld b shown. for on an In
door range nothing can b seen nom
80 1riog point except The slots IN tie
p.Ar.tsiou through which The men fsre-
Thea. 80. the ccrrpssition . practical
Is ora q 30 y2rd range. the targets ard
1nlrr 1lt.en being reduced - that the
sirhss ~ ths gen are gagged the same
vsay As OF a range Il Tat kind
IRE TO staes.ett~s at tho base are
four ard orc-talf inches high They
show sol.ters iu light marching order.
one a. the pocition = 'iosd." tho other
IT thn position 4 ready" Across me
sot.or, az thc base viii 70 he words
.sIlenos Nsti1nal Guard The plac',
On thc reverse stie Il The cup. and a.
recti9 in IN ry.ar q The range scene.
viii ~, 4 p biar'e Until after .he brigade
conpetition clcses. When the names 81
the Winning r~rirl-ntal team viii b
engraved on IT, The place directly N
Tn rcar Of ths scroll containing the IN
srrip<ioa viii 20 used Tor the names o,
The winning company team The
trophy u strflfnsriy military In AL is
drtaiiA and was srlcc I'd from nus
her n Designs submitted By others and
rem Intimately connected with The
I.ftpois r--,arf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
GOOD FOR A SHOT
Nat.onx, Guard Rife Teams to
Compsfs for II
ILLINOIS AND IT'S TROPHY
Crs<x Snsts From "a. Commands Of ne
Fuss suxsds. L n. q. Msss N
csnpsur,sa--sns wiaa<s.

q c<yup~uxzn % nersose - militia
sa<,lSss1sss m al ps<ss u ths eosalry
oecyFrsd a. Chicago rec~asly The
eg..x sho<s e 80 Ef.s snt secoad
ss.<tn.znts. HlLnols national xuArc. nass
% sia 80 Arz1s<rcng troph5. The
splr1s>d eons<.< sndc1 N v.oeDry fo<
sA< Fir.x ssxl1n<nt
A-uufsnx - Wright l. Patterson.
sns >nznodsy On nalsc1zl guard nat
t>r~ m rales governing The contest foe
ans Armstrong prize provide thax any
.,xzunnand IA the ara brigade may snte
= s..zn - sozzs4st Of ten men and four
.lre~..les. al Of whom ulss Be named
f,rsu<s tselse o'clock Of the day bsfors
ths n.>1-A Each Of ths Zen m<a 80
lsctrd = - Ire ono string Of ten shots
Ia ~.ah eomeesition. ne trophy - Be
h>1t By Tie regiment flrst winning -
twc2. noe necessarily in sseeesaion-
Ths sscond opuspe1tlon viii take place
tts LA Thursday Ia February. and the
lizard II neested, shs Lass Thursday Ia
Mach Tie regiment that winait Ia
g. brigade competition Will hold IL
untll next fAlL when it viii DC pus az
for eoEnpstltson betwesn Tie eomIsasiii~s
Il .a.t rsgizn=nt. The Dirt one winning
Il - hold Il not sabisct " chalicnge
TIE trophy l. made of SILVER, with
god t<inEsLngA aud stands twenty
Gwen fnrhos high without the case
~htch VII be Of glass and add thro'
faeh-s 70 - height II ~ thirteen ana
ons-h2.lf inches In diansster In the cen
t<r and elsvcn inches al the base A
tie top Il golden wreath, IA the eents
q wAkch = . miniature u the large
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Tie 81 ana h,ise~e ehsf - $3.50 = r'sr~
rsa~r~ ~ vsash e~ naiIeu dies vistont
S.s.i-.y wsr@ sarssra y IN ahe eiabo-ste
,,.,fi.f srotsxln~ -err.rse,v = 49,
isi..r.is ~. - k.r e.u3 "a sooznri -
49, f..,t f-r.r-~ A. A., issterrssssi So
r..-..., b..s.-~a f1~,t,e .nf htlL When
.-r~e> ft-s .s ~rssu rr ehni \
- - $3.50 {. ,is..el IN tS~ hsnd Il
,.e ~~-ss 50 r.t...i. - ~ throvia =.
- .-..e ~stss st..s.i e - q r.i.ic pest -
...s,s .,,s .s~ - stst I-sss - H-ssses
- -. - "a. .e--s ?, -I.--
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
2226.872.

These figures represent the number
81 bottles OF DIR. Kings New Discovery
Tor consumption, coughs and colds,
which were sold IN the United States
from March. 81. 10 March, 'S2. Two
million. two hundred and twenty-eighi
thousand. SIR hundred and seventy.
two bottles sold IN one year. and eacn
and every bottle was sold on positive
guarantee that money would he re
funded If satisfactory results did not
follow Us use. The secret Of its success:
j. plain. IL never dissppoints and car
always be depended on IS the very besi
remedy for coughs. cclcs. etc. Price
soc ard 81. AZ Peck Bros drug store
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
Prof. Mel.

Government chemist. writes ! have
carefully analysed your "Royal Ruby
Port WIne." bought by me IN tile open
market, and certify that found ths
same absolutely pure and well aged
THIS vine "a especially recommended
for 10 health restoring and building az
properties; IL strengthens the weak AND
restores lost vitality; particularly
adapted for convalsscents. tbs aged
nursing mothers and those reduced and
Weakened by overwork and worry. Re
sure you got Royal Knbv;" 81 pei
quart bott IS, pints 90 cents. sold bJ
White 4 White and Thum Bros. 4
schmidt. druxgists-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
A Friend Induced Nc

O Try Hilrs Pile Pomade, which | did
with more than satisfactory results. as
one package has wrought = complete
cure after 10 years of suffering. | adj.
vise all sufferers from piles TO try what
1 believe is the only positive cure tor
piles-Hllfs Pile Pomade. CHAs. An.
cerson. Ogdensburg. y \.
Remember IL - the only remedy sold
with . printed guarantee with each
package. Price <l.00. Elk for 5000. By
mail. sold by L. A. McWiliisms. &
West Bridge stree. and Peck Bros, rs
AOrra. streef
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
EVERY TIME!


M Mar X Shofd, - iiih 81,
f1r several years shr suffered terYih ~
Nifb sssai n~t,r-8ieia - Z ceaid fnd 80
Yief TIE rssa eas intense she -
@se1 - frY - iacrts ffi AfeT
hsvinr riiisa ~ fxrfs at fs,l tfrer
tuea crfv. Al pain san.sueI AMI
LAl nnl lrtarn..l
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The beat saive in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, s~lt rheum. fever
sores. letter. chapped hands. ehllblains,
corns and al akin eruptons, and posi-
lively cures Inles, or no pay required.
IL 10 guaranteed 70 give perfect sAtlsf~c-
tom or money refunded. Price Is cent?
per boz. For sale by Peck Bros. drug.
K,sts. ocrner Monroe and Divslon-sta
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
IrrrnaGo.


- TFIEIIT- NHHN-
rfiferef - rtastas e-h rans n
~ Tfa5 ~ fte tses rffi-s bessi "a
frtft'r - 81 aallf< frrfnsi q rs
tote nts.ss - lts q ~. 81 leusss 0ei
~on.f ieftiv eeraa re- 80 rafarn a
pan ia fssrs
I.EVI = MANSFIELD.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

NAfh4 NH. Mff4s
Mr.. John ]. Smith Ens.ty. xicfi-
gsn. va affilrtesi with fl,sq. fnafi an rs
years Us cas- ras prononueef incur
stle ~ phYr.ria1s. bat We sfirod ~
e. Jalobs OIL ariss iss r.-sia .,.sl ~
s. II. eLAG1, Dniakisf.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
A Wonderful statement.
Propnstors of DuIIam's Great Germs


Propnstors of DuIlam's Great German
Remedies.
GExrHxasS--i have tor the past two
wears been troubled with = serious and
very severe Liver and Stomach din.
Guilty. Have bad advice and medicine
from our very best physcisns snd only
10 be temporarily relieved. Some OF
my friends persuaded ms 10 try your
Great German Remedy for the Blood.
stomach aud kidneys and to my sur.
Prise after using three bottles l feel like
a new man. II you desire you can use
my name in PRINT or by reference m
any Of the Grand Rapids, Michigan,
papers. CT any other papers IN the
states, 20 convince the afflicted that 1t Il
the best Blood. Liver and Kidney med
icine on earth. feel like a new man.
Have lived here over forty years.
T. NJ iryfxosTog
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

"what do ven suppose old Scrouge
wears his whiskers long forF'
"To save the oost Of cutting ems"
-No. Co save the cost u buying neck
ties. --Chieago News Record
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

yss w'F<fass suorHrss sYnrY has hem $50
FER fhtiren teetAiax. ~ slofhs the chti1
saffrns tie guns siiays AT rats. cHres Wind
rel,c snf i The hest remcds Tor diArrhoex
twenty-five eeHts bottle.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
sCrATrcA.

tnirsaf,. fIf-
wss eivrn az ~ aseass fhr-e
ysarS aH,a Silen ifentitl With = iafia
ffsafraiisni. asi.i bad tn is-e a srafrh z
ssf'rf~a sftai "a ssars. Fffsf attll.
rsfs,u a - isc,ts Oli reissv,sI, two
trfs.s tarssl.
GEDPEF A Hose
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

II ron are q womaa AMI have none,
70 give away. give IL "a something that
ssil help your eva eek IL y ~onaa's
m now.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Any-fr4nk has such winning wars
Mabel doa't know about that
Fred told me Frank inst forty-tive dol
lars az poker th~ other aiSht Truth
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

HtssEfal Wa
Ha~. - g. 80 kssf sfas. fross
~ safts sis.e 49, en4fsi .hfss ftsss
a. fit Be- ~ n.y. 80 -. So = -
uy tws ihetht ths la ~ss
srEsksst 1slf = MS.
q W. Dixon
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Msx upAan- thAm ts.unninsl-
What were you arrested TORI
Rsdty from hslrs kit=hrnl-Fer In
ulitin' er Lady. bat ser ia Dc eye
PAX
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Mr.. Bilkins-what sad face that
woman hasi
Mrs. Bilkins--Yes. poor thing, She
hes either loved and lost or loved aud
got him. York Weekly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

ore Of the best household remedies
for bruises where the skin has not bsea
1roken - Arnic2 and sweet oll.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

A~ -
Both the method and results when
syrup Of Fi,s il taken; l. 10 pleasant
AID refreshing 10 the taste. and scn
gently We. promptly on the kidneyl
Liver and Bowels. clsansss the sys
TEN sfectually. dis9els colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitud
constipation. syrup Of Figs 10 the
only remedy of iIs kind ever pro
daeed. pleasing 10 the taste and ae-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial la It's
effects, prepared only from the Iaost
healthy and agreeable suhstADees, its
many excellent qusliiies commend II
10 all aud have male il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup OF Figs Is for sale In Doc
and 81 bottles BY all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try IL Do not accept AIRY
, substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRVP co.
sss ssxncseco. car.
ees&Ssskkes ~ A1w fohS ~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Buy Dullsm,s Great German Is cent
Cough Cure ~ u. c. scrsbner n
AID Orths
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

s,la B<uts There /. BAT one way -
s~s tas best u . Woman "a ~ &rga'
xrsot-
Younx Brute-wh.t Is THAR
Old Rrute-stxte Jour aide, and thsr
lsaxa % lozi th>s shs cAat make her
nslf heard
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Isyour blood poor Take Beeehsm,'
pfils
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

Buy Duilsnl's Great German Is cent
Cough Cure At scribner & Aldworth's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10

For sale AZ scrihnsr n Alduorth'.
drug store. No. - Monroe street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-10
SUITS. TEA GOWNS,
WRAPPERS AND WAISTS

At prices to close them out quick We have but lew weeks to
make all the alterations stock and keep the ball
arolng give you the benefit wonderful CHEAP SALE
everything in the house Come one, come all to
The morning call., 1893-06-20
JACK TAR'S BUNK.
Snow-White Sheets and
Warm Blankets.
A BATH AND BREAKFAST.
Tales of the Common Boarding.
House Treatment.
SAN FRANCISCO A BAD PLACE.
The Shameful Treatment Received
by Many of the Unfortunate
Sailors in This Port.

1t was eleven O'Clock the other evening.
and the night was cold. especially to one
who had just arrived in America from a
tropical climate. l had no money, and
could not get any until the following day.
and had no place TO sleep. A great big,
obiong. barn-lke building loomed up
through the fog and some one told me it
was the Sailors Home. It looked dark
and gloomy, but the hour was late and
perhaps most of the occupants had retired
TO rest. At any rate, my mind was made
up and mounted the two flights of steps
and reached the main entrance. In side
room, off the main'hall. light was burn
Ing, and broad-shouldered, powerful
young foreigGer sat reading copy of THE
CALL He had a good-humored, pleasant
face, and was evidently the watchman.
After explaining my impecuniosity and
my desire Of getting bed for the night,
he eyed me from head to foot.
What ship" asked he.
had to tell him that l had no berth but
could pay him next day and asked if that
would be against all rules?
"Well, no; f we Think mans SQUARE
we never refuse him bed tor one n ight.
The only trouble is that so many tramps
The morning call., 1893-06-20
A NIGHT IN THE SAILORS HOME.

anG as there was 10 water or towel in the
room III was necessary to make inquiry.
Ihe result was quite a surprise, as the old
man In attendance politely asked if
Wlsned bath, and on receiving an affirma-
tive reply he produced a go0d-siZed towel
not the underszed affair so common in
American hotels-and showed me the bath
room. Afterward | went on TO the We
randa and was accOsted by several French
men. two of whom became most friendly
on hndlng some one who spoke their lam
guage, as they knew scarcely a word OF
English. They had been boarders for elk
weeks and spoke very highly of the home,
taking exception only to the large dishes
put before them instead of the dainty NOR
sails peculiar to their own country. "C'est
touJours lie biftek, biftek, biftek, on
r-r-roast bif, r-r-r0ast bif." When l de-
mauded If that was not very good they
said. "Oh, yes, if we had teeth to get
through it; but 1t is al! like the white stone
with gold in it, the-the quartz you call
1t; everything is hard like that"
AT o'clock we all went into breakfast,
and the attraction for me was, of course,
to sample the Frenchmau's quartz" This
was very decently served up with fried
potatoes. and hardly bore out the foreign
ers' condemnation. The coffee was very
good, and so were the hot cakes, which
most OF us punished pretty severely.
After breakfast | took a stroll through
the building. The bedrooms were all as
clean and tidy as my own, the only differ
enee being that many of them contained
The morning call., 1893-06-20
POLITICAL ORATORY.
PopuIist Statistics Knocked Out by a
Democrats Trumpet Blast.
Washington p


81 heard a political speech down in Texas
last fall" said a. r. Gaines of GAINESVILLE. in
that State, THAT would have impressed our
Eastern critics with the belief that all the
Depews, Choates and Tom Reeds are not
born East OF the Mississippi, l was in the
northern Rio Grande country wild
sparsely settled portion of the State - and
ran into a little town of about 200 people
There was 10 be a granu political rally and
JOINT debate. The first speaker was a fair
talker, POpuliSt. He gave US an hour so of
talk Oh oppression, MONOPOLY, etc. and then a
Democrat took the platform. He knew no
statistics; he scorned figures, facts and argu-
ment. He rolled up his sleeves, pulled of his
hat and began hammering with his fist.
Gentlemen of the great State of Texas, are
you aware of who's been Jalkin siush about The
greatest party ever God created Dein' In ca
hOots with robbers en- thieves en- such fur one
solid hour? An outlaw from MiZZouri that
dassent show his yallar hide in town whar he
wuZ b0rn-a man that fur Il five dollar bill
would swear that lie wuZ a bosom friend OF
George Washington; that the father of
his kentry kept slaughter house
in the San Pecos Valley, ana then would
turn right round, 90 TO Mount Yer
fertilizers. An his party Why. gentlemen
of tile great State of Texas, that lit
lie handful called 'Populists' no more
compares with the mighty hosts that
fight under the flag OF eternal DemOc-
racy than the feeble glow of light
ming bug compares TO the glorious efulgence of
tile midday sun =
THAT was only a starter. lie kept it up for
an hour. Did 1t take? Ii carried the county,"
The morning call., 1893-06-20
FED HENS ON CRACKED ICE.
He Gave a Lady Useful Points on
Poultry Farming.
New YORK Herald.

New York Herald.
An old woman rather shabbly but evidently
comfortably dressed and bundled up IN a heavy
plaid wooden shawl. got Gu the train be-
tween Boston and New Haven short time ago
and looked about confusedly for seat. She
well-dressed young man, who was talking to
some companions just behind him.
When the young man looked up az the old
lady who jostled against him with her big bun
dies and The basket which she carried upon her
lap, lie gave suppressed groan, much TO the
amusement OF his companions.
Then the young man wnked and gave a side
long glance, as much as TO say, Just you
watch me. Wen have some fun.''
The old lady looked unconcerned and was
totally unconscious OF the mrth she was about
to provoke.
Rather cold day. Ventured the young man
in a suave voice
"Yes. it is right sharp" answered the woman
almost cold enough TO freeze these eggs l
have got in here"
"WhaI are you doing with the eggs?" asked
the young man with friendly interest.
''Oh, have been saving them up this good
while. and intend TO take them into town TO
SELL" and the old lady, who was inclined 10 be
social, looked pleased at the interest evlnced
by the young man.
Now" began the youth, as he cast side
long glance at his companions, "lf you were ont
in Utah where came from, you could get your
own price for the eggs. 1t is so warm there,
you Know, thaL ID the summer nearly all the
hens die of. In fact,'' be continued, looking
straight into his companiOn's eyes, "wheD a
hen does set, which is q rare occurrence out
there, the eggs have 10 be spOnged OFF with cold
water every day 10 keep them from getting TOO
warm"
wall, do tell" remarked the woman. "lf
ever heard anything TO beat that!' Amt II
queer how things is out West? Now there's
my son John; he's bound to go out there and
get rich, but he'll never get my consent if its
so hot as all that I've heerd tell good deal
about that air country, but never heerd afore
that it was too hot 10 set eggs"
It's worse than that IN Nevada" continued
Inc youth pleased with the effect of his story.
Here he looked around at his friends, who ap-
preciated all that was going on.
"WOrSe?" exclaimed the woman in amaze
ment. ''It it's hot enough TO Kill hens, then
that's all want 10 know. L don't want a.
thing hotter" ID we
YES" was the answer. "In Meep them
have 10 feed hens cracked ice
from laying nard-boilea eggsiu woman. Even
This was too much for dand this. She gave
her credulity could ."scrutinlZng glance, then
the youth ono Numerous bundles, her bass ct
gathered pumbreila and trudged over TO an
of eggsat
othe rode on in an abstracted state for quar-
CT of an hour or more. Her fac was a curl
Ous study. It's expression was one of mingled
injury and thoughtiulness.
The conductor called: New Haven't"
The old lazy got up, but when she reached
The seat she had occupied a few minutes be-
fore she took hold of the youth arm and said:
'ote here, young man, just explain Will you,
how, in that air tOrrid country you talk about,
hey git the ice TO feed the henS!'