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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-03-21
ABOUT TOWN.

ABOU1 1UW ~.
Several strangers are in the
city.
The weather continues cool
and pleasant.
JF Dickson of Alice arrived
this afternoon.
The mail passed the Sauz at
1890 this morning.
G w Dunn and wife arrived
from Santa Maria at 1:3O this
afternoon.
Messrs. Hynes, Mackay and
Stucke returned from the coast
last evening.
Your cigar dealer viii give
you a briar pipe free. See ad-
yertisement of Dukes mixture.
G Thompson, who arrived on
the steamer is the gentleman
who is to repair the Point Isabel
light house.
The Clinton has been lighter
Ing all day and it is expected
that about sixteen or eighteen
cars of freight will arrive this
afternoon.
Isidro Mora, who was arrest
ed a few days ago for theft had
his trial before Justice Miller
and was bound over to await
the action of the grand jury
today.
Several federal prisoners were
released from the county Jail,
where they here have been since
the last term of the federal court,
serving, their sentences for
either smuggling or the illicit
sale ofliquor.
A. Eichblatt of Beeville, who
las been here for several days
,3pects to leave for home to-
ZORRO by private conveyance.
IL. 2, made a purchase of
small tract of land while here.
David A. Sealey from Corpus
Christi, arrived here yesterday
by private. conveyance. Mr..
Sealey is an old time friend of
T. b. Goodrich, Esq, they hav-
Ing served together in the same
company during the war in the
federal army. This is their first
meeting since the close of the
war.
William W. Jones a prom
inent cattle man of Bee County,
arrived on the Alice stage last
night. This is his first visit to
our section and he expresses
himself as being very much
pleased with the surrounding
country and thinks that strenu-
Gus efforts should be made to
have railroad connection with
the outer world. The Southern
Pacific is in position TODD the
work and we think communica-
ton with the proper authorities
would bring good results if the
bonus offered to other parties
was offered to the S. P.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-03-21
FOR REEr

The hiiler's Hotei hnilding, hsv
~, ag been Completely repaired ,e
g s for rent for hotel purposes.
- ls raiee. Apply 10 FrsD-
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-03-21
THE PAINS OF RHEUMATlsM

According to the best authorities,
originate in morbid condition OF
the blood. Tactic acid, caused by
the decomposition of the gelatinous
and alhnminous tissues, circulstes
with the blood and attacks the
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-03-21
STATE OF UHIO, LITY OF ,oLEDo, [
LUCAS COUNTY, is

FRANK j., CHENEY makes cath
that he is the senior partner of the
frm Of F. J. CHENEY & Co., do
ing business in City OF Toledo,
County aud State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each aud every case Of CATARRAH
ihrt cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRAH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me aud anhscrib
ed in my presence, this 9th dsy
of December A. ID. 1889.
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ualls's Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nslly ard ac,a directly on the blood
and MUCOUS enrIsces of the syetem.
Send TOR Testimonials, Tree.
F /. CHENEY 81 Co, Toledo, d.
iBSold Druggists, 75r.
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Benefit At THE ARGYLE.
Sick Babies Fund Benefited to the
Extent Of e8S.SO.

The entertainment given by Mr.. and
MRS. X. c. Mcbride, the gentle host and
hostess of the Hotel Argyle, Bath
beach. Monday evening. netted the tidy
sum of s65, so, which has been received
by the cashier of THE Evening World
Sick Babies Fund.
The entertainment included recep-
ton and dance, and was an unqualified
success socially and from an artistic
standpoint, as well as financially. All
of the guests of the house were out in
force, and many of the neighboring cot
tagers in this delightful breathing spot
by the sea were present
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcbride held the post
OF honor at the reception, while Mr.. j.
curtis bore the responsibility for the
successful entertainment, which was
followed by "a promenade concert on the
roof garden. which was also the scene
There were no disappointments and
every number was well received The
wonderful Baby Bennett made a decided
hit. This child, not yet five years of
mier danseuse, in that she is a verta-
bic prodigy.
Fritz" Hogan, in his impersonation
Judge" Green, with his witty stories,
kept the audience in a continual laugh.
Fred Niblo gave a very humorous
''darky act and several good songs
with banjo accompaniment.
Following Is the programme as pre-
sented:
Miss Helena Abbot, soprano: Mr..
Charles +. Higham, dramatic reciter;
MIR. ]. J. Levert. banjoist; Little Trixey,
skirt dancer; Mr.. herman Dietmann.
baritone; Mr.. w. Henderson, Scotch
dancer; Mr.. J. Fritz" Hogan. imperson..
actor Of J. X. Emmet. and other noted
artists; Sadie Haas. character dancer;
Mrs. G. w. Davis. banjor!ne and songs
Prof NJ. Henderson, In Magic and Mys-
terry; Baby Bennett, songs and dances
Judge" Green, the Prince of Story
Tellers; Mrs. l.. Kayser. soprano; Fred
Niblo, in his BLACK Face Comique" act;
Baby Well and Mr. c. W. Douglass
songs and dances.
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mention that had anything to say
about It,"
Certainly not. Cog" and as tn. ma
rine saluted and walked forward | re-
membered that Arthur was supersti-
t!ous, and had asked me many things
about ghosts and fairies and banshces
and other uncanny things Indigenous
to the Isle of Saints. But he had never
mentioned st. Elmo's light, that pecu-
liar ball of electric light, which is occa-
chnging to the trucks and the ends of
the yards.
"Tll pump him about 1t to-day"
thought, and fell asleep.
Ihat afternoon when ! was writing
up my individual log, Bescoby came into
the suhroom. l saw the same curious
ana worried expression on his. face
that mad observed the night before.
Bessie what the deuce - the matter
with you? Are you frettng because you
nave not Yet seen st; Elmo's light
mas hs Gesn 'snE Eqyycky yHa iha WIN KhFn
hush Of annoyance. Il know. That big
donkey, Cog. has, been loading you up
with a lot of bcsh."
conSs hSGk IN heps me o!9 sqia yq% ?"
you about banshees and ghosts, tell me
about this light business"
He sat down beside me, and, putting
shameful sort Of way:
MY dear Paddy. III tell you all. am
silly duner, you know. and one weeks
shooting at Eaglesham Manor settled
me. l met there a countrywoman Of
yours. ! Will not describe Nora TO you.
But here Is her pcture."
'Humph"' ! thought: badly hit, In
deed, as he took locket which he
wore from a silk cord around his neck
opened II and laid II before me. It was
the face of an exceedingly beautiful girl
"a roguish, laughing face, with clusters
OF brown curly hair and deep blue eyes.
IDENTIFY deeply Interested in his subject.
That Is Nora" he said, and the gentle
lowering of the voice as he pronounced
the name Of the loved one told the
whole story.
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II congratulate you upon your good
taste, Less. Am | to be best man."
Don't chan me. Paddy" he said.
she will. Now, some one has been tell
ing her all about St. Elmo's light, and |
prom. sed her that when | saw II would
go aloft and examine 1t closely and make
sCientihc observations and all that sort
OF thing
And the last words that Nora spoke
TO me 1--WE were on the shores OF Eagle
sham Lake and she had kissed me and
called me her own sailor and told me
that she knew she never could love any
one h9lf as well as sailor were, 'Arte.
dOnt forget St E!mo's light. And, Arte
when you see that light Nora Will be
II you say. Nora. Nora, Nora" three
times. ana wherever J am my soul Will
be close by you at that moment, Arte.'
OF, PADDY, she is as beautiful as
an angel, and ] am sick with longing
TO see her again" and the poor loves!ck
lad buried his face IN his hands
by JOve. you've got 1t bad, Bessy." I
said. II thought | was fond of the girl
that saved my life at Limerick but my
affection Is but as tallow dip alongside
ST Elmo's light compared to yours"
Don't Chan me any more, will you
Pad ly| and the hapless lover looked
pleadingly at me.
Il vii! not, Bessy. don't wonder that
Nora fell in love with you; you are too
sooi ioohIiS TOT man Ana promise
you that If on my watch on deck | see
St Eimo's light III send Cog Thompson
to pull you out by the heels"
After this conversation | noticed a
change for the better in Bescoby. He
had lost his moodiness. and gave such
hot shots to his t0rmentors, who used
to chaf him for their digestion that
he silenced their batteries In short order
think he felt relieved that he had told
me his story, and ] listened to the entire
tale OF his meeting with and engage
ment to the Irish beauty.
| hoped that she had not been flirting
with my chum, but even as he told the
story of their love / was villain enough
to conclude in my own mind that Nora
was looking out for rich husband, and
was getting her hand In by practising
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about St. Elmo's light, and am afraid.
sir; that he is out Of his mind"
wss Ts was mhna haTred a6a pulling ms s.9 on tsy my
singular phenomenon had been seen
frst on the main truck, and that an
other ball of fire, had rested for a mo;
yardarm. The minute Mr.. Bescoby saw
this he had rushed aloft and laid out on
the yard. Filled with Apprehension !
heavy swell on, and the ship was roll
ing considerably. ! stopped at the
miZZen topmast crosstrees and sung out
Hello. Bescoby! Lay down here for
moment. I've got something to tell
you"
He did not reply, but kept talking to
himself, so l began the ascent of the
topgallant rigging. As the ship rolled
heavily to ieeward l saw his figure out;
heard him say in peculiarly dull but
distinct monotone:
II have found the light at last, Nora.
! have kept my part of the. promise.
Is your spirit near me now''
Again the big ship rolled to leeward'
and the end of the royal yard was lifted
up to the clear patch OF sky. But there
was no one there. Poor Bescoby had
either sprung or fallen overheard.
| shouted to the quartermister to put
the wheel hard down. and as the ship
came shaking in the wind jumped to
tHe topSdiant oaChstdy ana Si.u rapid
~ to the deck. The boat was at once
lowered away and then another. but
though We searched for more than an
hour and burned lights over vast area
OF water. We found no trace OF the
hapless m!dshipman. There was gloom
In the gunroom mess for many weeks
afterwards, for Bess was general
favorite.
l never told the story of this unfor-
tunate attachment and never saw the
woman whose marriage ] read Of In a
III L Nod
poor friend the sport of summer vaca-
tion., and ruined young and promis.
Ing NE for her own Srstihcation, and
San Francisco CAu
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| on Bescoby. There was such a straw
! berry and cream flavor about the bust
ness, ness, Paul and Virginia atmosphere,
ply amusing herself with the susceptible
young sailor, and nothing more.
lWo Gays aiisrwards we brought up
chantmen in the harbor and an English
| yacht. AT mess that evening one of
our fellows who had been ashore gave
us all the gossip OF the place.
That yacht is the Spray, he said.
"and belongs to a rich Scotch lord, who
sui told me ali about them, His aunt
and married sister are chaperoning the
srs Shs she IS IS anr.rd PRETTY an iTsh
ana they are to be married at the Brit
ish Embassy, at Hong Kong. ! saw. we
mus must ,,,,, give then dance, Just think
home and the lots of English girls we
know. Hey for the maids of merry,
merry England. Wouldn't II be grand
II We got to Hong Kong in time for the
wedding"
What's the owners name?" asked
Lord Gilmour A jolly young char
too. Has a grand shooting and great
place somewhere near Glasgow"
u want to see you for a minute.
looked around and Bescoby was at
my elbow. He was strangely pale, and
bis eyes wore wild and most un-
natural expression.
Paddy" he said. as he stood al ono
OF the starboard ports, there is some
thing awfully wrong, | know this Lord
Gilmour, 1t was at his house ] stayed
II was there l met Nora. And he was
attentive to her. l remember. but she
did not seem to care about him. And
now sho Is on this yachting cruise with
him. And he Is engaged to some one
on board. oh, Paddy. know there Is
something wrong"
Nonsense, belay all that stuff" I
said cheerly. "If Nora Is on board
which Is not probable, there are other
follow that the Scotchman Is engaged
to her"
He shook his head. and a. ne walked
away felt Just ~ surely - " ] had
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s BEST TEETH s

heard the story that his Nora was the
lords nanCee. and that she had used
him to bring her laggard to the propos-
Bcscoby lost no time In confirming his
suspicious. | met him on the bund.
ashore, a few hours afterwards, and he
told me that he had seen one OF the
yachtsmen. and got the whole story
, from him.
The false Nora was soon to become
Lady Gilmour. and she had thrown her
said, "and she smiled at me and shook
hands, but II was as y was pleasant
Gilmour was quite friendly, and spoke
OF the shooting and Invited me on
board. ! had only one chance to speak
forgotten? and she laughed and said
with an air of a woman of the world :
You silly boy; ! want you TO forget all
that nonsense But IT is al over now.
never"
"Bosh." said I. slapping him on the
back, .y9uii get over a., al T., ms; s., My
ana Sho ns swore safes was y the only ma
ever loved was married week after
wards to a wealthy tanner. and had the
impudence to send me one Of her we'd
ding cards
had no effect upon my friend and l was
glad when we got underway, and pointed
FOR the straits OF Sunda- Bescoby went
about his duty in a dull. mechanical
sort OF way. and even the fellows who
used TO persecute him most had respect
for his despondency, although they
knew not the cause He never men
toned the name OF his false sweetheart
again. and l avoided all reference TO the
subject.
was In the second hour OF a delicious
sleep a few nights afterwards when
somebody ,grasped me Violently by the
arm and shook me.
Rouse up, sir; rouse up cried Cog
Thompson. hurriedly. II think there is
something wrong with Mr., Bescoby. He
is aloft on the mizzen royal, and | sent
one Of the boys after him, and the boy
came back and said that he was talking
to himself. and mvtteripE somsthinS
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ROMANCE OF THE SEA.
Something Went Terribly Wromg acith
Poor Bescoby, Suye Enough.
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It had gone two bells in the middle
watch. and could hardly keep my eyes
open. The morning was exceedingly
warm, but there was a light breeze from
the westward-just enough to keep the
canvas full. l had thought Of every
thing could remember TO fight off the
drowsiness that was stealing over me.
i recalled the last song l had heard
ashore. and the girl who sang 1t.
ih0aght OF the letters had to write be-
ftre We made Hakodate. for we were
cruising in the Japan Sea on this night
W. June. 1886. There was no excuse to
N sail to keep oneself awake.
who breeze. though light. was steady,
too at tho foot Of the main course. TO
iyn, ich had extended my walk. and
ton stood under for the delightful
was s1sht It cast. was as motionless as II
sumi sail-rope had been of metal.
sseSssrntenly felt that was thirsty. and
charsdered down to the gunroom for a
ssleet't OF rum and limeJuics to give
to my next pipe.
Jaello. old man! Why have you
Jare'd outr Three bells have not struck
for lie
tSs tSs"I race that looked up to mine from
, sl.m.lsss table was that OF . besuty-sQ
, legal
utAble
lsAAing
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refined. not masculine comellness, but
positive beauty-that no debutante at a
London drawing-room. no matter how
lovely. could demur to an exchange.
There was nothing efreminate about the
figure. The shoulders were square and
muscular, and the neck showed unmis-
taxable signs of strength. Arthur Bes-
coby though We called him Miss Bes-
coby in the mess, was no girl boy, but a
young man from the pleasant county OF
Kent. who was a good cricket and foot
ball player, pulled a strong oar and
gave ample promise of being a valuable
addition to Her MaJesty's navy.
II can't sleep. Paddy paddy was my
pet name). l don't know what It is
that worries me so. but feel
wretched."
You're In love. Bessie. That visit
you made to Scotland has settled you
Bescoby's pale face flushed. mo. I
don't think I'm very hard hit, Paddy"
he rejoined. 'only something to keep
my mind busy between mails. BY the
way, what did you make her out TO
be yesterday"
l gave him the ships position at noon
and chafed him at having forgotten 1t.
Suppose you take . turn on the deck
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good, ncurishing and appstisins lunch
Will BE served by Caterer T. A. Judson,
ot uls Third avenue. who uses none but
luncheon for the sick babies and their
mothers. But mothers could help very
much by bringing their own tin cups,
potties or other vessels for carrying
milk away from the tables TO their little
ones on the upper deck. There will be
plenty OF rich. creamy bottled milk for
all, and In the afternoon ice-cream and
cakes, as usual.
On Tuesday next the regular outing
VIII go to sylvan Beach, where Manager
George F.. Carter surrenders everything
70 the hapless children and Their
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YOUNG COLLECTORS
An Army of Children Always at
Work for the Fund

Please nnd incosed 81 that we collected,
Hoping that this Will make some mothers heart
Francis Bradley. 10. Maud Terry. la.
IS Bowers street. J. c. II.
a, $40 and sas Hicks street Hoping we viii
benefit the little tots by our small Offering
Maggie Quinlan. Katie Marten.
1nciosed you will md check for s2sl which
was collected by three friends, May Jenerds 10
years: Rachel Jeneyis; IL years .oosTMu ana Emma
IncIosed md sl..5 which collected among
some kind givers at cottage at City Island at
which l am spending happy days for the sum
make s "s% some ~, ehiid as happy p as am. well.
MASTER PHILIP ADAM ELMI.
lN Second street. New York City.
birthday. ! stood In front OF my home as
East one Hundred and sixteenth street for four
Sick babies, and have now 81. which i send
you. hoping 1t will do lots of good
1nclosed please hnd seventy cents. collected
,,e, Ilop. We M,s H.n DO more ns.' Msv yssT som,,
So Twelfth street. Brooklyn
thing for the sick babies these hot days. Irene
Harder aged ten OF "a Fifth avenue South
Brooklyn, and Annie r. Marks. OF 23+ Fourteenth
| street. South Brooklyn, aged eight years. send a
check for 81.
Please hnd inclosed 81, collected BY two little
girls and boy. the oldest being eleven years Of
age. We also wish to thank through your
columns, the ladies' and gentlemen who were
kind enough to help us.
Agnes Cleary Maggie Murphy.
ao0 East seyenty-n ninth street
Please accept 81 so collected by Blanche Ethel
Hall l274 Third avenue, Brooklyn, and - col
lected by Maud Jansen, same address,
Inclosed hnd So. -. which amount We collected
and hope our little mite will help the good cause
Henrietta Rosenield. Eva Cohn
Becky Cohn Sarah Cohn,
Grace Mooney, Edgar Rosenfeld
Rubie Peck.
When you see "a good thing push II along Is
the popular phrase OF the day, and, think
ing the object you advocate towards aiding the
Sick Babies Fund comes under the above head.
MOTHERS will And MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP the best remedy for their children. .oc -
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1.-THE Eveninr wor,a.." corn. ~ rr..
phv.,n, -. ~ ~ 80 .p. VI .lee
rSsici"ns 10 the papes or the tene-
ments. report dreadful suffering among
the little ones in the double.decker
s,., .,.. uou'ieoe.nei
hVes, resultant upon the hot and sultry
weather. The work Of the physicians
IL very arduous. in conseouenc. and
th.,, ~. ,..,..,.. .ss
.hoy aie performing tremendous work
the little ones,
rbo nro..nt h..< .,a h,,~.,a,.
..,, ,,- 80 a"o "u.'y hanes
foul smelling places OF these crowded
homes in spite of the best efforts of
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All T0 Aof7fs7z 4fH %1SED PEACH 2OOOO OOO People

with me, Bess," said, land you can
get jolly good hosing at eight bells.
which will do you more good than
scribbling in this messroom. Come
along and I'll tell you about the girl
that saved my life at Limerick"
Before l concluded that remarkable
tale Bescoby's blues had disappeared,
and when the next watch was mustered
he was all right again. He was a IA
vorite Of mine. and. although he spoke
to me freely on many things. there was
still an air of reserve about him that
made all perfect confidence impossible.
He was sensitive to a degree. and suf-
fering under the chatting which a lot
Of larky mldshipmen find Indispensable
to fill their leisure hours.
"Td like to speak to you, sir, for a
minute" said a huge fellow. the tallest
man in the ship, a marine whom we
called Cog Thompson. and who looked
after Bescoby's clothes and washing as
well as mine.
what is 1t. Cog? Quick, reel It or
I'm sleepy"
"Ay. ay. sir It's about Mr.. Bes-
coby. Did he ever talk to you about
St. Elmo's light?"
why. yes; he was curious to see 1t.
Well. what Of it?"
Hes more than curious, sir. He's
supertitious about It. He thinks It will
have an effect upon his life"
Nonsense" said I. Mr.. Bescoby has
been chatting you. Cog"
mo, SIR" replied the big marine.
earnestly. who loved the handsome
young MILDLY as II he had been his son,
II know you are his chum. sir. and
that II told you you'd talk him out
Of those IDEAS, But please. sir. don't
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LITTLE FOLKS FAIRS.
They Are Held Everywhere and
Greatly Help the Fund.

Katie Lent. 1872 Bergen street; Frank Easan.
COZ Vanderbilt avenue; James Murray. 7s4 Bergen
Hughes. Prospect. place; Frank McDermott, slo
Dean street; Madeline Murray 7s4 Bergen street
John Hart, aos St, Marks avenue; Ethel Shaw.
street; Ralph Sullivan. Atlantic avenue, and
Leo Shaw, $50 Bergen street, Brooklyn had a
garden party and stag show for two days at
7S4 Bergen street. Brooklyn. and made $17.
1n.losed hnd $3.50. the result of /. fair held
at "Ardmore." Parkviie, l.. l..
Ida Marsh. Lucy Tyner.
Laura kupier. Grace Leslie.
venis schmierer. Helen Daniels Mamie Grant.
Addie Fiegle and Edward koerner had fair
at 7Ss Grand street two days and made IS.
1nclo,ed md check for s2s l2, collected at q
fair held at the West End Hotel Aug. s. by Miss
Dora Wineburgh. assisted by her friends Toda
Muller, Edna Levy. Ema Pretzfeld and Philip
Muller.
fair which was held across the street from 1851
West One Hundred and Sixteenth street We had
as we live on the sunny side. We all hope thai
the small amount send you will help towardi
making the sick babies more ,. comfortable: MO,
Flossie Liebes, II.
ceeds Of a fair, The fair was at sss Willis ave.
nue.. We hope this will benent some poor sick
baby. Celeste Levy
Pearls Weifenbach, Hattie Levy.
We held = fair Saturday, Aug. 10, 1898. In.
closed ind check for .7Os the result OF our efforts
Carrie Holmes, Robert Yocom,
Elsie Holmes, Albert Hoffman,
High View. Sullivan County, N. r.
Inclosed and IS, the proceeds OF . fair held BY
nvs boys Of Eighteenth street brooklyn, In front
Of 1879 Eighteenth street. We have read in THE
World about the sick babies and wanted to
help send them away for day.
Frank Ryan. Peter Hagen,
John Hagen, j. Edgar Davis,
John NJ. Davis.
Fannie Msssager Josie Cincotta. Florence Cohen
May Messenger, Sadie Collins. Dora Neihaus and
Allie Collins Inclosed find 1857. the proceeds
OF a fair conducted by the above signed at the
residence OF Mrs Annie Messenger s23s Gold street,
Brooklyn. Hoping 1t will save some sick child.
1ncosed you will hnd 81. .05, proceeds of a fair
held by three little girls at 80 Middagh street,
last week. We trust this small amount will
enable You to give some poor children an out
ing Wishing you all success In your worthy
undertaking, Kttie Hart g.
Nellie Sutherland, II. Lillian Dunsmore, H.
Brooklyn.
Alice and Susie O'Nei and myself thought We
would Ike to help the sick babies had |.
fair at ls9 Calyer street, Brooklyn. We made S.
hope the sick babies will get lot out OF It.
Carrie Martin.
Inclosed you will hnd s12. half Of the proceeds
of a fair held at East Third street and Franklin
avenue. Mr. schuler kindly allowing us the use