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pOVEE. TOY d CO.,
ID Real Estate Agents. l9 Montgomery St

s790O-Fer st; fats and houses; rents
$63 so per month.
$25 ,o0o-Mis:ion st. near Eighth: deep lot, 25x
160 TO Minna street: rents Sl6S.
$36O0-Eighteenth ST. near Sanchez; cheap
fats rents S33.
s40O0-Near Ninth and Howard: store and
rooms: Fat OF rooms rents $40.
$4lU0-Alabama-st flats; lot 26xl00: rents s32
S3650-House OF rooms and bath; Suffer ST.;
unny side.
14:5oo-Rents $40 SO: near Cough aud Grove
s4300-Elgin PARK, near Valencia ST.; house OF
s3lUO-Bents $40; store rooms ana stable for 8
s25, 5,000-Rents $3.50; Howard-st. flats; lot As
sI65o-Rents s72; corner and improvements;
$2sUU-Post st: cottage of rooms; lot soxss
frame houses: rents $i2.
s45OO-Egnteenth, near Noe: 25xloO; store
s4O00-srockton. near Chestnut; 25xs5: house
OF 8 rooms.
Sl2 00O-Page and Cole sts.; residence of Ii
rooms and bath.
ssOO0-Park residences: Baker ST.: ~ rooms;
S6OOO-Hill ST.. near Castro; residence; will ex-
change for w Western Addition lot.
S37O0-Geary ST.. car Steiner house of rooms
s21ooo.Howard-st. corner. near Fifth: AXIS;
$7700-Hayes and Webster; corner; Groom
s6l5o-Page ST.: house of 8 rooms and bath; rs
s40,0o0-BushIst., near Cough; 6s:91137:8; 3
houses; $3.50.
S24.00O-Franklin-st. corner; 6S:91S2:6;
houses
sl5 l5000-o'Farrell. near Polk; rents $I2O: fats
and houses; lot 81 :6xl2O
s26OO-Sumner St., near Howard; houses;
rents S2T.
Sll ,Oo0-Ninth ST.. near Howard; 25xSO; stores
and fiat
$l2,0u0-Howard, near Sixth; new 3.story
building: rents SS5.
lS,OOO-Leayenworth mr. Clay; rents Sl47 so;
5 flats.
s7250-Pine, near Powell; new house. 8 rooms
and bath. ocl4 SuWe ar
DAYS IL PER CENT, MCALLISrER ST,
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CITY REAL ESTATE.

~ II. UMBSEN & CO.
VI q. Real Estate Agents, Rent Collectors ana
Auctioneers, IA Montgomery st. San Francisco
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" REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
IL MONTGOMERY ST.
CHOICE CORNER BDILDING LOT AT YOUR
- own M price: mase an oter: the southwest cor
ner OF Oak and AshourJ sts.; 81 :3xl00 any rea.
sonable offer Will be entertained.
a CHOICE CORNER on POINT LoBoS AVE
n nue. at a sacrifice. as owner ia about to leave
the city and would like to sell before going.
G16 600 PACIFIC HEIGHTS RESI-
cCIO.OOO. dence; lot alone worth the price
asked for the property; size 6Oxll7:lO; house of
rooms aud bath.
GOSOO CENTRALLY LOCATED RESI-
OOOOO. dence OF rooms and bath: Sacra-
mento ST, near hyde; sunny side OF the street;
large lot 35xl27:6.
$500 saDSI GE5ar !;aa u PAEGaIN; h.ns ON THE
one of the most desirable, centrally located resi-
dence sections of this city; house contains 8
rooms aud bath; lot 25K75.
GOSOO CHOICE RESIDENCE ON PRE-
GO0OO. sldio delights. containing saloon par
lors, dining-room, buffers pantry. kitchen and
large hall: sunny and capacious chambers: In
fact a modern and complete residence; terms
can be made TO suit purchaser.
aOOoo INCOME ss7e PER ANNUM AND
.DOOOO. always rented: three choice new.
modern bay window flats. on one of the best
streets in the western Addition, not far out;
street paved with bitumen and accepted by the
city: car passes the door: eacn fiat has 8. and
been vacancy in the building for one year: IL is
offered at this remarkably low figure In order to
enect an immediate sale.
S15 COO dSo,cs 1SGoME Go.Ia,N sl5oo PER ANNUM:
O'Farrell ST.. below Van Ness ave.: modern bay
window houses of rooms and bath each; 2 mod
ern bay,window fats OF and rooms and bath
each; always rented; large lot anording dou BILE
frontage; this is glt-edged property.
&oOO CHOICE BUILDING LOT ON 18TH
ID COO. ave-. a few feet from ST., facing the
park: street work complete; water and gas:
everything ready for building; size 251l2O; terms
to suit purchaser.
S6UUO. on ~ Oak st. cable Iine5 hsDC Of Z aM and
rooms ana bath each; steadily rented: lot 251
by the C ty: this Is one of the cheapest pair of
fats offered in the city.
For further particulars apply to OFARRELL &
CO.. Il Montgomery st. ocl4 SuWetf
WANTED-BUILDING LOT, 80 By NOT LESS
w than 100, on accepted street. pct. Howard
and Dolores 18Th and 23d; state location and
cash price. Address j. Z box so, this ofico. l6 3s
.,-sToRY HOUSE: LOT 36xl37: ON UNION
L ST., bet Larkin and Polk: make offer.
1920 Union st. ocI4 SuTuwe 3ts
S75OO LANp m.s AND SD ssos HSgsG G,s OF
$4,000 cash. rest per cent, or exchange for city
property lO6 Mission, MRS. ZiLLMEK. l4l5t
AgENLO PARK, NEAR STANFORD UNIvER-
M sIty: choice lots in sizes and on terms TO suit
VIM. NJ DE WOLF, lllS Broadway. Oakland,
Cal. scl9tf
DLUMMER's REFERENCE MAP OF S. F..
i price reduced to So. 40S California st. se23 tt
G.1e0O NEW COTTAGE ROOMS AND
u NlOUO. bath in Berkeley; 4O-foot lot nicely
houses aud lots: easy payments. CHAs. A.
BAILEY. 20 Montgomery ST. ocs IL
QUICK SALE OF LOTS: j OR 6 NORTH OF
" the park, nr. Strawberry Hill and the lake to
be sold this week; cash or timo. Room IL. Flood
building. se23 II
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CITY REAL ESTATE.
ID EAL ESTATE
III FOR SALE BY
c. S. CAPP q CO.,
Real Estate Agents and House Brokers'
AIS Montgomery street.

Baker, e side. bet. McAllister aud Fulton; lot
25x95: improving neighborhood; cheap; easy
terms.
Capp E. side, bet 25th and 26th; lot 32:6xll5:
only $4,000; good neigh ghborhood: cars handy
BrudericS, bet. Bush and Sutter; 2 lots 25x
1875 each.
Eighth ave., w side bet. Point Lobos and Glenn
ent; lot 25xl20; Sutro cars will pass this lot;
good ne ghborhood.
s. Mis- sion. bet. 18th ana 18th, w. side; 2-story
bay window house; rooms, alcove and bath: for
sale at bargain.
YORK St. near Goth; lot 25kl00; electric cars on
Bryant ST.
Hampshire ST., near 26th; lots rs or 3GxlOO
And other desirable properties in ali parts of the
city. See printed lists ocl3 Save 2t
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Call at office and obtain one of our Real
Estate Records, which contains list of all classes
of properties In the different parts of the city.
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.
n'FARRELL IL Gu,
" IL MONTGOMERY STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
THE
Los GUILlCOS RANCHO.


LOS GUILlCOS RANCHO
We are Offering in subdivisions this celebrated
rancho, situated in the heart of the Los GuiIicos
Valley, Sonoma County. The Southern Pacific
over and runs through the property This property
is ten miles east from Santa Rosa. The tract con-
ssts OF over 1000 acres of the very richest of SOIL
which possesses attractions for the home-seeker
dimcut to equal and impossible to excel. This
celebrated rancho was selected over 40 years ago
by William Hood, Esq, his choice of this section
being governed by the extreme fertility of the
soil, Its abundant supply of pure water, perfect
shelter and beautiful surrounding scenery 1t is
only SO miles from san Francisco: fare 81 Ak
varying In size from TO so acres and at a price
OF from $50 TO $3.50 per acre. Send for catalogue
Income pr oducng properties in Alameda Con-
ira Costa Napa and Santa Clara Counties at bar
gains
o'FARRELL CO., Real Estate Agents.
ocl4 SuWe II Montgomery ST.
z II AND 20 ACRE PIECES; A1FOR CHICKEN
= ranches: on aud 10 years credit; S25 $3U
d. H. TWIN, sonoma City. CaI.; inquire 6s2
Market St, san Francisco. oci6 If
$1,000 10 ACRES PRIME LAND: TE-
pIAOO. hama County. close to town; house
and barn acres assorted fruIt-peaches apples
apricots, cherries vines, pear and orange trees:
this is fine place; terms easy. Particulars j b.
MIHAN, o3l Calltornla ST ocl6 2t*
81 ACRES GRAZING LAND. HOUSE. BARN
Ing cheap: opposite machine shop, Sausaituo Ar
ply FRANK AoLo on premises. oct 10 1m
DEDINGTON TRACT, ADJOINING PROP.
IL erty of the Italian nSwiss coonists near Geyser-
vile, Russian River Valley; only few more of
the S25-acre tracts left; send for map and partc-
uiars. IOc7 lml j. T. PETERS. Mills building
: ACRES, SO, PAYABLE 81 WEkK: 10
~ acres, $3.50, payable So q week; more In ike
proportion; no interest or taxes on deferred nav
ments; beautiful valley land; on railroads: scat
teriDg oaks; 200 tracts sold going rapidly; secure
home. Western Land Company, $40 MarKer
ST., {. +. sel9 I'm
MARIN CoUNTy-5OO0 ACRES 26 MILES
1tl from San Francisco.
RANCHO DE NOVATO
Tracts of any size desired fruit, grain and
vegetable land no irr CATION: both rail and water
transportation; $40 TO SIS per acre; easy terms;
town OF Novato: graded school hotels and stores
on the property: send for circular
Dairy for sale with without cows
SYNDICATE INVESTMENT COMPANY 81
ana 10. Chronicle building sell II
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'INE FARMING, FRUIT AND DAIRY LAND,
50 mile from this city, In lots to suit, from U
acres upward; very easy terms. Maps, views and
IuiI particulars will be sent application to
GAMAN d LYON, 215 Kearny ST., s. F., or GEO.
T. TRoWBRIDGE, Cotati Cal aulsIf
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DAYS IL PER CENT, MCALLISrER ST,
j near Lyon ST.; 3 fine new modern flats of s. 8
and rooms aud bath; bay-windows, etc. brick
foundations: present rent S72 90. A great sacri-
fee at S72 80. ROBERT j. MERCER & son,
410 Pine ST. ocl4 IT Su We
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O'FARRELL & CO.,
" REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
IL MONTGOMERY ST.
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DENTISTS,

A WEEKS NEWS FOR CENTS - THE
"A WEEKLY CALL. In wrapper. for mailing.
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GH60O BUYS A TWO-THIRD INTEREST |
sDOcOO III one Of the largest commission |
houses In the city of Denver sales last year over
100000 Address e. BLACK 81 CO., Denver. |
Solorado. Ocl4
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q OEOO RENTS S4OS PER ANNUM: ONE OF
UOOOO. best investments for sale in the city {;
two substantial flats and lot 2Sx70: brick founda-
tions stone walks etc. ear Market and 18th SITS.
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UNIMPRovED PROPERTY

GeO0O OFFER WANTED: 5 TENEMENTs:
eDOOOO. brick foundations: rents $50; lot 26x
rs; Ritch aud Louisa sts.; both streets accepted.
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C. GcS0O MAKE AN OFFER: MUST BE
u OCOO. sole on account of foreclosure: an
.legant new residence of rooms aud bath; all
modern conven euces, electric appliances, etc;
slite neighborhood in the Western Addition.
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TO RENT-FINE BASEMENT, WITH RANGE,
i l suitable for restaurant any business, at Is
Grant,ave., near Market st. ocIa OF
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CHO1CE CORNER BDILDING LOT AT YOUR
" own price: make an OFFER; the southwest cor.
ner OF Oak and Ashoury sts.; 81 :3xl00: any rea
sonable offer VIII be entertained.
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G.Jn OOO 3 ELEGANT NEW MODERN
u 1O.O .OOU. fats: bay windows. brick fouGda.
tions etc: stone walks, ETC.; rents $72 SO; lot
25xlOO; Haicht St
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TOR RENT CHEAP-HOTEL AND FAR FUR
! nShed See BEN j. GOLDMAN, 500 Market
street. ocl6
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GOn00 WHOLE BLOCK FRONTAGE ON
u CO'fO. san jose road, and other streets
mr. Ocean View. aud improvements; stables. cow
sheds. etc : mortgage OF 5000 can remain il
sired At per cent: on line of GuerreroSt. Elec-
trlc road
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S725O LOVELY LYn,, EAsfLAkE AS AXE COTTAGE
nice location on Bush ST.; lot is full depth
e
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f, RoCERY AMI SALOON; GOOD LOCATIONS; 3 |
- iVing-rooms in rear; occupied by present |
owner l6 years. c. SHEA 240 Minna ST. ocl5 3t@ |
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COFFEE-SALOON; DAY-BUSINESS TRADE;
- merchants, bankers, etc. SPECK, 10 Mont
gomeEy st.
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CALOON AND 1 LIVIN6-ROOMS: RENT
\ $22 so: good business. $40 Miss on st. OILS 3s
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GEcSO GOOD INVESTMENT FINE
u tOOU. flats OF and rooms and bath each
brick foundations and all modern conveniences;
rents $50; lot 25Ll00; sunny line OF Oak st,
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ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS, LAUNDRY. NO.
" rtons, papers and Branch Office of Call: nice
large, sunny living rooms In good location. Ap-
ply az Branch Call Office, 1l6 Ninth. ocl7 3t*
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Q n IoIAFOH bAINfTli 4 LIVING KUOMS:
u w bargain. 765 Market ST.. room 2. OF 2*
q Ok PARTNER IN PAYING RESTAUR-
u 10. ant attend TO a cash counter and
dining-room. LUNDIN S BUER, At Third. l6 3t*
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QeeS0 NO EASONABLE OFFER RE-
epOODO. fused: substantial improvements:
rents $s2 per month: part of lot vacant; Pacific
st. {; lot A5S65; business location
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X OR SALE-AN oLD-ESTABLISHED GROCE-
ry ana bar; "a years in business; selling on &C.
couht ol sickhess; no reasonable offer will be re-
fused. Apply to E. COhMINS a. SON. s ana 7
Pine st oc1 o Trs
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L neSS that W II Day well: owner cannot attend 10
II address Business, SO Sacram ento. ocl6 6ts
DESTAURANT - GOOD BUSINESS: WILL
IL sell cheap. Apply NE. cor. Third and Mission
streets. ocl73t%
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'IGAR-sIoRE AND CLUBRooMs: CHEAP.
y 152413 Market st. ocl2 IT'S
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fHo LEASE-GOOD PLACE FOR BEER-BoT-
Ting or soda-water; house rooms aud base
ment aud extra vacant lot. Address b. B. boy
121, Call Branch ONCE. oci9 US
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u DESTAURANT AND BRANCH BAKERY,
IL doing good cash trade; bargain. 10 Eighth
-tx
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Z. s)S TO-DAY BUYS A RESTAURANT NEAR
ID ~ Fourth and Market sts.: will seat 40
people: rent Sl2 so. See owner "A Fourth st.
FOR SALE-A GUOD BUTCHER-SAOP; CASH
trades cheap rent; account OF sickness
Apply at 1890 Folsom.
The morning call., 1894-10-17

TOR SALE MAN UFACTURING BUSINESS
\ in Oakland: well established: doing good busi-
ness and capable of being Indefinitely extended.
frst-class plant and good stock on hand; easily
learned present owner has other Interests which
must be attended to: required, $500
Apply address Oakland ONCE Call OAK.
land, Cal Se2i II
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
Why They Are Slow Givers.

1t is not only an easy task but rather
pleasing diversion, for those having
nothing, to plan charitable or benevolent
work to be done when fortune shall
have smiled upon them but when. the
latter remote contingency occasionally
happens the philanthropy that planned
has worn itself out and sordid selfishness
rules instead. Many years ago, says a
writer in Washington's Magazine, / in
voluntarily overheard a conversation be-
tween a young man and one several
years his senior, in which the latter
asked: Suppose you had 800, 900, what
would you do with it?"
I'D give good portion of it to help
along lot of poor devils whom I
know" was the prompt response.
eyes," returned the other, "you would
if you got it in a minute, but if you ac-
cumulated it by years of labor you'd
hold on to it as others do"
That is doubtless the key to the
situation, and yet if we give what costs
us nothing, nothing of labor or thought
or anxiety, there is not involved the
self-sacrifice that makes true charity a
sweet SAVIOR.
1t may be contended that benefac-
tions are frequently made by the rich
that enable charitable organizations to
fulfill their mission; but these gifts are
rendered less praiseworthy by the
suspicion, too often well-grounded, that
publicity is sought rather than philan-
thropy practiced and, without underrat-
ing the value of such contributions, it
is undeniable that they are open to the
criticism: For all they did cast in of
their abundance; but she of her want
did cast in all that she had, even all her
living" that the widows mite
expresses more of humanity and SYM
pathy, and disinterestedness in the eyes
of the recording angel than the perfume
tory tithes of the opulent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
She Did Not Like the Bed.

Two maiden ladies walked into a
Broadway furniture store the other day
says the n. Y. Herald, and asked to be
shown some chamber suits of reason
able price.
They were tall, thin, prim and SIS
ters.
The salesman showed them an ex-
tensive line of bedroom furniture.
At last suit was reached that
pleased one of the women.
w hats the price of this?" she asked.
'"Twenty-eight dollars" replied the
salesman. Seven pieces in the set.
Made of thoroughly seasoned wood.
Everything is first class about it. You
couldn't buy one like anywhere else
in the city for less than $35. It's bar
gain"
at does seem reasonable, Sarah, "
said the woman who had asked the
price of the set.
Sarah walked around the bedstead,
scrutinized it carefully from several
points of view, and finally shook her
head.
"It don't quite suit me" she said.
They left the store.
When they had reached the sidewalk
Mary said:
Sarah, I think we made mistake in
not taking that suit.
"Do you really believe thatP" asked
Sarah.
"Yes. it was bargain"
"But that bedstead, Mary.
well, what about it? I didn't see
anything the matter with the bedstead.
It was stylish looking and well made as
far as could see."
Eyes. yes; but it was SO low."
"Well, what of that? For my part I
like low bed"
"But, my dear sister," said Sarah re-
proachfully, "that bedstead was alto
gether too low. It would be utterly
impossible for man to crawl under il. !"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
A Tragedy Averted.

II have just called, Miss Simpson, !"
said the angry lover, "to say farewell;
but before say it, I want you to know
that I have discovered your falseness
and despise you for it.
why, Billy, whatever is the mat
ter?"
"Oh, you know well enough. Maybe
I didn't pass the gate last evening and
see you with your head on another
mans shoulder. Who is the happy
man?"
"But, Billy, haven't seen any man
but you dearest; honest, l haven't"
mo, suppose not. Then, maybe, I
am blind, deaf and dumb, and an idiot.
Maybe you didn't have company last
evening?"
mo one, Billy. but my best friend,
Emily. No. l didn't, and I think you
are wretch"
"And you didn't stand at the gate"
"Oh, yes, we did. We were counting
the stars in the big dipper-making g
wishes on them"
"Oh, yes. 1 suppose L was blind.
Now, maybe you'll describe Emily to
me-"
"Why. she had on her Knox hat, her
black blazer suit. white-shirt waist,
with black satin tie, and white duck
vest. You know Emily, Billy"
Billy: "Um-mi see."
And what light have been a modern
tragedy was averted and Billy made up
at Indianapolis Sentinel
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Latet U. S Govt Report
Rz'!a!:'!,!! e! BskiRg Bsxdsgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Rather Bigger than England.

Comedian William T. Hoey has Just
encountered distinctively ingenious
Britisher, says the n. Y. Times. The
comedian formed his acquaintance dur
ing the Lucania's last incoming voyage,
and the two breakfasted together.
81 guess I'll run out to see Harry
after breakfast" :" said the guest
''Harry?" queried the comedian,
softly.
''Yes, my brother" explained the
Englishman. .'rve two here. Harry
lives in San Francisco and Charley in
Chicago"
''But, you'll be back for dinnerp" fa-
cetiously quizzed 4oey.
The Britisher took him seriously.
''Sure, for dinner if not for lunch" he
answered. And, accompanied by the
actor, now thoroughly alive to the hu-
NOR of the incident. he found himself a
few minutes later in the line of the
ticket buyers in the Grand Central sta
ton.
can excursion ticket to San Fran
cisco, stopping at Chicago station on
return, - he ordered.
The ticket agent put about a quarter
of a mile of pasteboard under his stamp
pounded it for a minute or more, thrust
it before the explorer, and expectantly
awaited payment.
when does the train go?n asked the
Englishman.
In ten minutes, - was the answer.
''How much is it?''
'One hundred and thirty-eight dol
lars and fifty cents"
.'What?' The Englishman gasped.
"How far is it?n
'Six thousand miles,
"Old Hoss" was right behind to catch
the falling form, and, as he guided the
half-fainting Englishman back to the
cab, where he snuggled helplessly in a
corner, the single exclamation escaped:
What country
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
EVEN WITH THE COMPANY.
"B1ufr' from New Englander That
Rubbed Out an Old Score.

The game of "bluff1 in honest hands
is seldom winning one, yet an honest
young man evened up a loss one day
last week through the first bit of 'bluff"
he had ever tried in his life
He hailed from New England and ig-
norant of New York railroads was max
York, New England and Hartford line
Promised by the conductor that he
should be warned when nearing the
station, he realized nothing until he had
reached Stamford, when the forgetful
official turned up to inform him regret
fully that he was dozen miles beyond
his destination.
And shall have to pay my fare
back?" he inquired.
Don't exactly see how you could get
back any other way" was the reply.
With sense of unjust treatment, the
young man purchased a ticket and rode
back in the next train.
He made the same trip again two
days later. This time he knew lust
where his station was but falling into a
sound sleep he let himself be carried
past it until by strange coincidence
he found himself again at Stamford.
with an air OF injured independence he
boarded the next train back.
"See here, conductor" he said, ad-
dressing that functionary, 'I've been
carried through the stupidity of another
of your blooming conductors twelve
miles out of my way, and if you sup
pose I'm going to pay you for taking
me back again you're pretty far out.
You may call for any fare you please.
I'll not pay it. There's lot more than
that due me for my inconvenience"
"All right, sir" answered the conduc-
tor meekly, completely overawed by
the apparent depth of resentment con-
fronting him.
I'm even with that company" muir
INJURED the provincial youth blandly
when he stepped off the train.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-07
The TalIest Man in Congress.

Here is another story of Tom" Reed
from the Washington Post: The ex-
speaker was stretched out on sofa in
the house and Representative Bynum
was writing letters. Representative
Berry, of Kentucky, passed by.
Il should say" said Bynum to Reed,
in an off-hand way, 'that Berry was the
tallest man in the house."
A look of ineffable scorn fitted across
the face of Mr.. Reed. "Bynum," he
said, 'why is it that 1 have always to 90
around dispensing information to the
democratic side? Don't you know that
Curtis, of New York, is the tallest man
in the house? Bynum, 1 am surprised
at your ignorance. And Mr.. Reed
settled back on the sofa as if he had set
tied the question forever and forever.
Il am willing to pin my faith on Ber-
ry," said Bynum, quietly.
well, spoke up Reed, 'if you will
be foolish, will go you bottle of wine
on it."
Out went couple of pages to hunt
up Mr.. Curtis and Mr.. Berry. Half a
dozen members who had overheard the
wager awaited the result The New
Yorker and the Kentucl1an came up to-
gether. Mr.. Curtis tall and straight,
Mr.. Berry STOPPING slightly. There
was no question as to who was the
taller.
There, said Mr.. Reed, with tone
of triumph; what did'I tell youg"
But at that moment Mr.. Berry, hav-
ing heard the question at issue, began
to unfold himself, SO to speak, like the
swan-necked woman iu the dime muse
um. His long legs Strengthened out,
his back gathered inches unto itself, his
head rose up in the air, and presently
Mr.. Curtis-six feet and four inches
though he was-was dwarf.
"My God, Berry" exclaimed Mr..
Reed, somewhat irreverently, but with
an expression of awe in his voice, show
much of yours do you keep in your
pockets?"
And then the crowd went down and
had wine at Mr.. Reeds expense.