The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-26

advantage over him in the doctrine o. Hsa-
lection, lie will raise the cry Oh pdlio'
form in the 1895 campaign ana eoiiiideh1iS
looks to il To he his shiDboleth. 1his S'"'
ment was given out here today; IL - po94
lively asserted account or letter iioiAI
Mr.. Reed, in which he said that the mex
house could be depended upon to 90 INTO
the subject of the last election with the in
tention Of bringing all the facts to light y
full Investigation, he claims, VIII be maze
The recipient of this letter says thitt MI
Reed will not hazard his Old force bill, Dui
the measure which ne inCends 10 father WI
not be sectional. but rather in the nature
uf a national Lexow investigating commit
tee.
Mr.. Reed in locking around for hobby
horse on which he hopes 10 ride TO the
white house has decided On the old force
bill, though he VIII call IL by another name
and claim it to be different method. but
with the idea Of reaching the result.
Crisp's Rabbit Foot.
\ young newspaper correspondent here
in Washington OWNS a rabbit foot which
has never Tailed to bring luck TO its holder.
1t is the left hind foot Of an Anderson
vile, Ga. national cemetery rabbit and
was formerly the property OF Speaker
Crisp.
Wnen Mr.. Crisp was 4 candidate Tor the
speakership. just at this time three years
ago. one of his feminine admirers down in
AndersOnville sent him this rabbit foot,
with a letter, requesting that he hang il
over the door Of mis- headquarters. and she
was sure it would bring MIN success TO the
SIeakeTship contest. Mr. Crisp carried out
the request and hung the rabbit foot over
the door OF his headquarters in the Metro
politan hotel.
The night the caucus elected Mr.. Crisp
speaker and while he was accepting the
cor sfFTle ions. n fviar
paper correspondent pointed TO the rabbit
foot hanging over the door and remarked
that it had done the work.
Speaker Crisp afterward had the rabbit
foot mounted on silver and presented It
to the correspondent.
At that time the correspondent in ques-
ton was earning small salary, but since
he came into possession of the lucky foot
he has gradually forged ahead until he Is
now one OF the highest salaried men on
newspaper row.
a few nights ago while sitting in his
Office he received note from one of the
most prominent of southern congressman
requesting him to come to Chamberlain's
hotel quickly a matter of grave i'm
portance. The correspondent rushed ur
and sent in his card. which was imme-
didtely answered by the appearance of the
congressman. who was i'll "A thoroughly
rufIled state.
Bob, said ne to the correspondent, AZ
ne put his arm around him. Il understand
you have a rabbit foot. For Gods sake
lend il to me. / am ia "A game of poker up
stairs and am 500 behind
Certainly" replied the correspondent az
he handed out the rabbit foot. NJ the same
time having his hopes of great sensation
al news item shattered.
The next morning the congressman came
around with mis- face a beaminc smile. He
had won back his 500 with 500 additional.
The correspondent still has his rabbit foot
and viii soon wear the hands0mest suit
Of clothes that can he made in Washington.
when a mans single ne knows moth
ing of good housekeeping. When he mar
rics he learns all about this wife uses
Or. Prices Baking Powder.