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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

III having been thought best that a Bap-
tlst church should be started somewhere
IN Ward the Friendship Street Baptist
Ohurch may seek a new location some
where in that ward.
The movement for a new church was
started by the Rhode Island Baptist
Union. The committee on Christian
work. consisting of James :. Hudson,
iterhert T.. Maine, George r. Weeden,
6etsrhn,, et35hmln r v,;A Arnold the Rev !; v
d Nisbet, Charles W. Calder, A. b.
McCrillis, Andrew j. Crossman. the Rev.
i. -. Anderson, William X Potter,
walter L. Clarke and Il. w. Water
man, reported at "A recent meeting of the
union, that IL was advisable for the
Baptlst denominations 10 locate mis-
sion somewhere between between Green
wlch and Broad streets near Potter's
avenue.
The Social Union appointed commit
tee OF five, L. ID. Anderson, \. H. Nc
Crlllls, T. w. Waterman, B. +. Arnold
ana I. w. Calder, to negotiate for he
purchase of a lot and erection of suita-
be building.
AT meeting of the committee Of five
ac' ION was postponed az the request Il
the friendship Street Baptist Church
until IL could be decided whether that
chuTcn Wouid leaye ITS pre- eat structure
ana build In the district proposed
Las night "A vel attended meeting of
the society OF the Friendship Street Bap-
tlst Church was held George +, Wood
ley acted as chairman and Arson L.
bennett as secretary. Remarks were
made by II. w. Waterman, James :.
Hudson, the Rev Edward Holyoke.
Justus Aldrich, Ii. B. Dean, Henry
Fletcher and others.
1t was explained that the Central Bap.
list Church, Stewart Street Baptist
Church aud Friendship Street Baptist
Church We're all within q quarter of a
mile OF each other. The other two
CHURCHES drawing from Ward were the
Cranston Street and South Baptist
Churches. The latter we're about two
miles apart aud about the same distance
from the Central Baptist Church. This
left large field Ia which there was no
Baptist Church.
y ballot was taken, and by majority
OF two-thirds 10 was decided TO leave the
present church edifice aud 10 build new
church on Broad street east of Dart
mouth avenue, provided that the build
ing on Friendship street can be disposed
oil aud the present plans meet with
success.
\ committee of five was appointed TO
conduct negot 'ations after which the
meeting adjourned.
The preseat condition Of the church is
most prosperous. The membership n is |
over $50 aud the Sunday school has over
100 mem bers.
i { present edit was erected i'm 1870 |
md cost about $4,000 The new edifice
Wi. cost about 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

A PROTECT0RATE.
ONE MAS BEEN EST1 BLTSHED BY
MINISTER STEVENS.
A Provisional Government at Honolulu
Pend ing Negotiations at Washington
-Advices Have Been Received at San
Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 9.-Advices come
from Honolulu by The steamship Aus
tralia. which arrived early this morning.
They state that Unite States Minister
Stevens has established prote ctorate
over the Sandwich Islands. pending the
negotiations now going on at Washing
ton aud conterring on the President of
the provisional government all the duties
heretofore perfor ned by the sovereign.
An act was also passed making il trea-
son TO bear arms against the provisional
government.
The act was executed at o'clock on
the morning OF the LIST inst, when tie
Stars and Stripes were raise over A limo
lani Hall, and the minister issued the
following proclamation which was pull
Ii he'd officially, February l.
10 the HdicatidR People.
AT the rcqu 81 OF tne provisional government of
the Haw allan Islands hereby. la the name OF the
United states OF America, assume protection OF the
Hawaiian Ii ands for the protcctiou of
the NE and property and occupation
OF public buildings and Hawaiian soil
30 far as may be Cessary for the purpose-
sp clied but not ntef fferiug with TIE ada istra-
tion or pnblic affairs by the provisional govern
mint TAls acton Is taken pendlng and subject
TO- negotiations AT Washington
J. (signed) john l.. STEVFNs
Envoy ENtaordina and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary O the UniteI States.
l.. Legation, Feb. I. ISg3.-Approved ana exc
cnted BY 4. &. Witt. captain u. ; y, commanding
u. > =. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
OLNEYVILLE.
The II. Teresa society's BaIl-Jurors
Drawn-Other Matters

ihe st. Teresa society's BaIl-Jurors
Drawn-Other Matters
The - Teresa Society held a very
pleasant gathering in Woods Hall last
evening The program consisted of a
dance aud bang net. About Q o'clock the
grand march was Jed by f. j. Logan and
Miss Julia Geary, y ho were followed bv
about ninety couples. At the intermjs-
sion the entire party proceeded to the
banquet hall In the Waterman building
wuere a delicious spread was served. The
affair was in tie hands OF f. j. Logan. II.
). Murray, Frank Nolan, Miss Lizzie
Mr.. Logan had charge Of the floor, and
was assisted by Bernard J. Murry, Frank
Nolan, i. j. Quinn, II. NiBn and lanes
GilL The Misses Hurley aud Gearv
formed the reception committee Excel
lent music for The occasion was furnished
by Miller brothers orchestra.
The TO lowing named Jurors were drawn
for he March term of Court of Common
Pleas at the Johnston Town CounciI,s
meeting yesterday: +. Littelfield, G. /
Ninsor, Harry Daw, John +. Babbitt.
W. I. Atwood, George Caief, sheldon T.
wilbur. B. ID Potter and Lyman A.
Thompson. The next meeting of the
council will be Monday, February 27
when the voting list will be canvassed.
w. A. IA. Grant has gone to New York
for a few days.
; Sergeant Boss has been granted n leave
of absence and will 20 TO Patterson
y. j., tomorrow. His health Is some,
what improved.
Barracks Nelson, No. 9, U. S. X. will
hold n military ald civic ball In Irons;s
Hall tomorrow evening.
The Naturalization Club is making ey-
teusive preparations for the de uonstra-
tion anu banquet To be held at 400 Hipb
street next Monday evening. Auong tba
prominent SPEAKERS will be the Hon +
Dubuqu Of Fall River. Benjamin suite
Of Ottawa, Can, whb is AT present in
Woonsocket, may be present.
Henry Coleman, AN alleged lumhar
thief, was up before the Eighth District
District Court this morning. He pleaded
not guilty and was bound over until |
Manufacturers Lodge, l. O. O T. will |
hold masquerade ball next Tuesday
evening in Odd Fellows Hall.
Harry g.. Dowden, who has been con |
nscted with the crockery department in
he store of G.. Il. WhIppie. has gone -
New Bedford Mass, where he WilI on,
gage in the same line,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

The ladies' auxiliary OF the Vet eran
Firemen's Association will hold "a mas.
querade ball this evening at No. 9S Wey-
Dosset street.
Owing to business engagements the
arbtrators chosen by the city and the
Narragansett Electric Lighting Com
pany To decide on the rate TO be paid by
the city for lights have not yet held u
meeting. 1t Is Understood that they will
meet on the 18th. One of the members is
reported to have stated that it would be
OF some advantage to the city to wait n
little, as it would give time for new con-
tracts elsewhere TO be reported
There will be ball In the Veteran
Firemen's hall this evening.
The annual banquet of La Sale Acad-
emy will be held this evening.
Melrose Assembly, No. 6, of the Order
of the Sons and Daughters of the Mari
time Provinces will hold a select basket
social a1d entertainment at 146 West
minister street, Saturday evening, Feb
11th, at 5 O'Clock Officers and visitors
from other assemblies are expected
The firm of w. II. Church g. Co. rail.
road and steamship agents in this citv
and Worcester, has been dissolved and
Mr.. Gardiner will continue the business.
The alarm from box is at $50 o'clock
this morning was for an incendiary fire
in the stable, 60 Borden street, owned by
Frank Cole * Co. Damage slight.
An alarm was rung i'm from box 1913 nc
the junction of Cranston and HIGH
streets at 9:45 a. M. TO-DAY for n chimney
fire in the house owned by Lewis r.. Rem.
ington, q Winter street. The house is
occupied by Mary Gleason, and the dam
age was slight.
Michael Reiley. formerly n member NJ
Company 4. Second Rhode Island Volun-
teers. died sunday, Feb. 9Th. OF paralysis
4 delegation OF Ballou Post attended h q
funeral OF which he was respected
member.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Councll OF the Neter,ns.

BOSTON, Feb. 9.-The 26th annual en- :
campment of the department OF Massa-
chusetts, Grand Army OF the Republic.
convened yesterday at fremont Temple.
and was called to order by Commander
James X. Churchill. Guard dutv was
performed by Gettysburg post 1s1 of Bos-
ton. The A,261 comrades of the depart-
ment were represented by nearly the fully
number OF delegates from 209 posts.
Prayer having been offered by the chan
lain, Commander Churchill declared the
encampment opened in due form. Com
mander Churchilfs annual report was
.1uuly appiauned; The various reports OF
the other officers being in print were dis
tributed to the comrades.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
REVOLUTION.
THE RIO GRINDE FRONTIER is
ILIJE WIN BANDITS.
Turmoil I'm Several Sections, But Success
fnl Revolution is Not at Present Anti
tipated.

VALPARAISO, Feb. Cd spatches from
Montevi' e 5 y hat the kfo Grante iron
tier is alive with bandits aud the Brazil
ian police are powerless TO deal with
them.
n body of Castlhistas were routed at
Cerro Largo by federal cavalry.
The revoIutionist forces are said TO be
steadily increasing, but "a general inva-
sion Is deferred on account OF lack OF
arms.
The towns Of Ba2e and Yaguaron are
In sympathy with the federals and bands
OF men well armed are stationed there
Buenos Ayres has been declared infect
ed and quarantine has been declared
against the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Patrick Dwyer Receivers $1,000 From
Fred y. shaw

Fs'riok Dwyer Receivers $1,000 Prom
Fred y. shaw.
In the Court Of Common Pleas vestor.
day afternoon the jury IN the case o,
Patrick Dwyer against Fred f. Shaw -
turned verdict for the plaintiff fo,
1850
The case OF Fred l.. Mathewson aUai,s,
the town treasurer ~ Burrillville was de-
cided in favor OF the plaintiff. A verde,
beinR rendered for SiG2
The only case b ard this morntng yvo.
that Of William kelso against Fdwars
j. Gsorge. This IL an action for tba 49,
very OF sl5I, claimed 90 be due as a re-
suit OF dealings between the parties
OF which dealings the only record
was KEEP. by Mr. George and ~
bookkeeper. The plaintiff disputes soa,o
of the sums credited 60 him. ID anJ
W q. Baker appeared for the piaintiT
and Bassett aud Mitchell for the defend'
slf.
Civil calendar for Friday. Nos et5i
sl5s' 6,S52, o,442, 6.H3 6.476, CASA and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
FREE LIFE ASSURANCE.
The oner Is Good Only for One Week
More.

The ofer Is Good Only for One Week
More.
This is Feb. o.
On Feb. l6, just one week from TODAY
the free life assurance offer will end.
The people OF Providence recognize a
good thing when they see IL and so are
taking advantage OF the NEws's offer bv
hundreds. Upwards of one thousand
persons have presented themselves at the
office Of the Columbia Life Assurance
Company each with coupon clipped
from the News, and secured policy for
$500 good for one month absolutely with
out cost
The office of the company is in Butler
Exchange and up but one fight. The
Office is open until l0:3O each night and n
staff OF examining physicians is in CON
stant a tendance.
Remember: The offer is good for but
one week more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
CONDUCTOR KILLED.

And brakeman Probably Fatally Injured
on the Fitchburg Road.
FITcHBURG, Mass, Feb. 9.-Eastbound
freight No. 2s4 broke in two on the Fitch
burg road near here early this morning
and the rear portion backed upon an
extra.
Ia the collision that followed the en-
glne or l6S was smashed and the rear of
2s4 burned. Conductor !. III. Jauuith
was fatally crushed, and brakeman
ueorge Button was injured so be is not
expected to live.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 9.--The election OF
Judge Allen to the senatorship is general
ly applauded. He l. an able man and
not fanatical on money or on tariff. The
Republicans made a blunder in foisterino
railroad candidate on the Legislature
Allen will serve the state well and ranl
above all other Populist Senators. lie i q
republican on all except state issues.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

CINCINNATI, Feb. 9.-Four people were
burned to death in hotel fire here this
morning.
Heider's Hotel was discovered to be in
flames.
Before the inmates could be rescued,
Fred Detzel, Albert Grau, Joseph Mains,
and Emil GoJtlieb, employees, had per-
ished
Grau gave the alarm and died trying to
save others.
Several guests were badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
British Bark Probably Lost.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9.-Great anxiety
prevails in shipping circles regarding tn,
probable loss, wi tn all on board. OF th,
British bark Alpheus Marshall, whicl
left this port Dec. /, laden with 2s2. az
gallons OF syrup valued at So. .6OO, for Dun
kirk. The Marshall should have reache,
her destination Jan. /, but nothing ba
been heard OF her. The Marshall wa
com manded by Capt. Il. j. McFadden anc
carried a crew OF 1b
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
CHOLERA.

Marseilles Inflicted with the Awful
scourge-Many Deaths.
PARIS. Feb. 9-Forty-four persons died
in Marseilles yesterday OF choleric dis
ease. Thirteen Of the cases were Asiastic
cholera.
The disease has been confined to the
nfthiest districts, where the sanitation is
in deplorable condition.
HAMAURG. Feb. 9-Cholera has again
broken out in this city in most virulent
form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Chicago Grain Market.
&" Niobe."

Those who saw "Nobe" last season
aud expect to see ~ again this. aud who
can be satisfied with a single draught
from such a ripping fountain OF pure
merriment, will be pleased TO learn that
the managers have secured the services
OF MISS Isabella Zoe Tor another season in
the title role. George X Edeson. CbsrIes
Ioote, Margaret Fitzpatrick and Ruth
Hamilton, each of whom will be Meas
antly rememb bered. will also be seen again.
These, with Morton Stevenson, !. II. XII.
gore. Albion harrison aud Blanche Ring
make up tie present company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
RECEPTION TO A PASTOR.
The Rev. n. y. Barnes aud Tsmilv ~,
the Fourth Baptist. Honor,d.

About 800 of the members OF the Fourtb
Baptist congregation gathered in the
vestry OF the church on Bacon street last
evening to welcome the family of the
new pastor, the Rev. Horace +. Barnes.
To Providence.
The pastor has been settled for several
weeks, but his family has but lately ar
rived from Newark, y. j. their former
home aud the welcome last evening was
testimonial 90 the pastor as we'll
A good program Of vocal and instr,.
mental music and readings was rendered
after which the company sat down TO tbe
rcfreshment tables la the primary depart-
ment.
The pastor and family assisted by the
Rev. and Mrs. William Fitz and yVifa
members OF the church held au informsi
reception during the evening i'm order
that the people might become better
a,qualpt' d With tue new leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
VIII Ask for CIoturp,

WAsHINGToN, Feb Representative
bacon OF New York has given notice that
ie will move nm amendment TO the reso-
ution TO consider the silver repeal hill
providing for cloture at o'clock iomor-
row u a vote Is not reached sooner. Nr
Bacon made strong appeal for the re-.
peal OF the sherman act. saying that the
treasury was being depleted of gold to n
point where the suspension of specie paw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
HOT WORDS, THEN MURDER.

George Young Killed Fred Glover at St
Thomas, Ont.
ST. THOMAS, Ont, Feb. 9-Fred Glover,
aged 20. Of Lawrence station, was cut
ting ice late yesterday afternoon on a
pond owned by George f. Young, three
miles north Of the village, and his dog
chased one OF Young's turkeys.
Young came out. asked who owned the
dog, and he and Glover had some words.
Young went back 60 the house. got his
revolver and fired four times at Glover.
the last shot taking effect in his heart
Giover dropped dead. The murderer has
been arrested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
GUILTY
That's What the Jury Says About Asa
u. Potter

Thhts What the Jury Says About Asa
4. Potter
BosToN, Feb. 9-The jury engaged in
the trial Of Asa p. Potter, ex-president
of che defunct Maverick Bank, reported
a verdict of guilty when the court assem-
bled at 9 o'clock this morning.
Potter is charged with falsely certify.
ing checks
The jury returned a verdict of guilty
on fifteen OF the forty counts brought.
Mr.. Potter will appeal TO the Supreme
Court
The verdict was n surprise TO those who
followed the evidence submitted. IL was
the general impression that Mr.. Potter
would be acquitted, and now the pre-
dictlon is freely made that the case will
be thrown out Of the Supreme Court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
New York Market.
BANKS,

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-The London wheat
market is about = lower.
The New York banks have begun to
loan gold to the treasury, they receiving
In payment legal tender notes. The
government pledges itself TO issue bonds
Whenever they find it required of them.
The treasury wishes TO keep the stock of
gold above one hundred millions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

Cincinnati Price Current says: "Thaw-
ing and hard freezing OF unprotecfed
wheat over considerable portion of win
ter crop has strengthened fear OF injury.
but as yet do not appear To have had
pronounced influence injuriouslvn
Wheat opened stronger St Louis
said to be best buyer of May. Lokan
bought July.
Corn more active and fairly steady
The short sellers Of yesterday are cover
ing this morning The prediction that
hog receipts would Increase, is being yer.
ihed and provisions opened easier on the
prospects. Rumored that Wright is
caught short OF provisions. Market very
strong now. All markets closed strong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Pythian sisters Annual

The annual meeting OF the Pythan
Sisterhood was held today at 2j West
minister street Interesting reports were
made bv Grand Chancellor Annie Mual-
Ter, Grand Keeper OF Records and sal
Mrs. B. l. krech aud Grand Master of
kxchequer Mrs. Joslyn. \ good balance
In the treasury is announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
New York Cotton Market.
QUOTED BY A. p. wEEDFN.
Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED ny A. y. wEEpEN.

NIVIEI III 4. T. WEEDTN.
London wheat market dull; prices
quotably unchanged
Liverpool wheat market dull. snot
prices in buyers favor; futures lloYf%d
lower.
CHICAGo-Car lots TODAY: Wheat. 154:
corn. OBS; oats, 81; hogs, 10000
CHICAGo-Estimate~ tomorrow. What
l25; corn. 165; oats. 100; hogs. l2.OC0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

The pianist was Mrs. stephen r. Cole
man.
At the conclusion, the following
readings were given: For he Honor of
the Wood" Murray, f. G. Lakev; " Our
Folks" w. +. Easterbrook THE Owl
Critic," f. c. Lskey; "An Ode TO Bash
ful Maideus," \. {. Cram.
This evening the dramatic contrast
''Sweethearts" will be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
se..la. l.nn... .n.In..r.l.

ROME, Feb. Several slight built
houses in Compolieto, province of Cam.
pobasso, collapsed yesterday during n
high wind. Thirty persons were killed
and IA injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
FOR THE LAND FUND.
Entertainment aud Festival by the Church
of the Epiphany.

An entertainment and festival was
given in Greenwich Street Hail last
night. and will be continued tonight, for
the benefit of the land fund" OF the
Church of the Epiphany. Tne church
has recently purchased lot for new
edifice. and the affair Is 20 help pay for il
Last night supper was served at 6:30
O'Clock. and az o'clock the operetta
The Seven Old Ladies OF Lavender
Town" was given. The cast was as fol-
lows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
PAWTUXET VALLEY VILLAGES
River Point.

River Point.
Alert Hose Company, accompanied by
many members Of the fire department.
visited the Pawtuxet Volunteer Fire
Company at Pawtuxet last evening.
Natick.
A lively meeting of the newly organ
ized Natick Baseball association u was held
at the studio OF A. Des Oranges last
evening. and arrangements for the com
ing season were made Alexander Nc
Yeer, William Carter, Louis Levenson
and a. Des Oranges were appointed a
Committee TO arrange for the first animal
ball.
The members OF Excelsior Lodge. I O.
G.. T., No. IL. held an interesting meet
ing in engine hal on Tuesday evening
the following b. in. elected officers
William Sample, cnlef tempar; Henry
McCleau, past chief templar; Aaron
Watson, treasurer Blanche Bates,
financial secretary; Albert smith, secre-
tary; Grace Tenant, assistant secretary.
Clara Mathewson. superintendent OF the
juvenile temple; Benjamin III. King.
lodge deputy; Antoine Trice. chaplain
Walter Iilllnghas', marshal; Lille
Mathewson, deputy marshal Nellie
Mathewson, vice templar; Ellety Colvin.
inner guard, aud Jessie Ball outside
guard
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Kent County Pomona Grange, was held
e. Grange Hall today at 10 O'Clock, there
being the largest number in attendance
that has ever been known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
CON DITION S.

10 the lodge. club. circle. social.
charitable. political. literary or
other organization in whose be-
haiI most coupons are turned i'm
within the limits of this contest
'he News" will pay $500 I'm cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Hall sbosen.

Boston, Feb. 0-Comrade Eli w. Hall
was this forenoon elected commander 81
the Massachusetts, department., q, AR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Greene.
An Ocean steamer Nissi,g

LONDON, Feb. 9-Steamer Donati
Williams, from New York. Dec. 10. for
Oporto,. was officially posted at Lloyd's
as missing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
A NEW CHURCH.
THE FRIENDSHIP STREET B1P-
FISTS MlY BUILD.

III so They win Go over to broad Street
-Meeiing OF the Society Last Night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09
Contest Closes
March 81.
FOUR PERISH IN FLAMES.
SID CIST4LITY IN CINCINNITI
TINS MORNING.

Heider's Hotel Burns Down and Fred
Detzei, Albert Grau, Joseph Mans
and Emil Gottlieb burned to Death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-09

The ladies' auxiliary OF the Vet eran
Firemen's Association will hold "A mas.
querade ball this evening at No. 9S Wey-
Dosset street
The record-union., 1893-10-12
In a City Restaurant.

A trifiing incident noted not long ago
in city restaurant tells it's own story
and needs no spoken moral. Two girls,
possibly attendants in a shop, were sit
ting together eating their luncheon, and
one was holding forth to her companion
on an experience which had just befallen
her.
''I came in here" said she, 'and got
this seat, but want long before an old
lady came in and sat next to me. She
took off one pair of glasses and put on
another. Then she stared and stared at
the bill of fare and laid it down. I
thought first she couldn't read word.
Then she turned around to me.
"'Wiil you let me sit next to the
Window says she.
II didn't take any notice, and in a min
ute she said it again. Then Ianswered
her:
"'No,' says I, this is my seat, and Pm
going to keep it,
tShe turned way round in her chair
then and looked me all over. Then she
looked away. But ] guess she knew pd
got the best of her, for she did have the
manners to say:
i beg your PARDON
''She spoke real low, and l noticed she
looked kind of surprised. ."-Youth's s
Companion.