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Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Abnnt smrrna Folk.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
SMYRNA. March 11.-Miss Laura Ball
Ia visiting her sister Mrs. l. Irving
Handy. Of Newark, Del.
Miss Mary Anthony has returned from
q visit TO Miss Elizabeth Frazer, OF Ohes
ter. Pa.
H B Taylor and wife. Of Chester, are
the guests of Mrs George II Raymond
]. Wesley Jones spent yesterday with
Philadelphia friends
Mrs Thomas L Carrow, OF Newark,
n. ] Is visiting her mother Mrs H p
Carrow.
Mr.. snd Mrs Harvey P. Hall are
spending few days with Philadelphia
friends.
Harry WhitsmAn. grand chief knight
Of the Golden Eagle, will pay Union
Castle, K G E visit tomorrow
night.
Mrs G. Reed Leland IS making vii.
mington fiisnds a visit.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

in no way related 20 the G-eeubaum's Of
the Empire store NJ aud Mrs 6feen
baum will lise in New Castle where he
will engage in business
Hugh O. Brown hes returned from
Baltimore.
Minor Grlscom. OF Salem, n. j., is
registered at the Hotel Jennings.
Miss Kettle smsdley and Miss Calvert
are the guests Of Miss Ella SmsdleY at
Honey Pa
Receiver OF Taxes John r. Dickey and
wife are now In San Francisco
Harry France Is visiting friends in
Smyrna.
Miss Kate Miller has been visiting
friends at Marcus Hook.
DR.. William II. Burr formerly Of tais
city, ia making his home in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

Ladies' 7 70 Piecs Sleeve This stylish
sleeve Is suitable for sll kinds OF wash
fabrics and may bs made with or without
fitted lining as preferred. 1t is finely
gathered lnto the arm slzs. is stylishly
full above the elbow and tight fitting
below. The pattern Is cut into two
pieces and Is shaped by two under arm
seams, as shown in the small view TO the
left Of the illustration
No 90 529.-Ladies' Two Piece Sleeve
Suitable for wash fabrics, and may be
made with or without a fitted llning)
requires for medium sizs ? yards
material % inches wide, or Il yards A
inches wide. Lining required. 3 yards.
Cut in Eve sizes, l3 ol5 inches arm
measure, corresponding With 80 to 40
inches bust measure.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Politics in Dslawere Couutv.

MEDIA, March IL The Democrats are
likely to have the only live political
contest in the local campaign this Spring
Attorney Frank B. Rhodes, OF Media,
will be opposed for national delegate by
Charles w Crawford. wsll-knoWn
Democrat. of Clifton Heights. who an
nouncsd his candidacy to-day The
appearance Of Crawford In the field was
a surprise 60 Rhodes. Crawford Is
what IS known 10 Delaware county Es n
Clay ton Democrat, aud took a prominent
part Ia heipi1g 20 elect Judge Clayton,
Republican. against o. Dickinson,
Democrat, IN the memorable iudgeship
fight Of over year ago Edward T
Taylor, OF Headon, has entered the lists
as 3 candidate at the ensuing Republican
primaries for nomination as assemblyman
ia the northern district Of Delaware
county, and will make 8 strong fight.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

A severe rheumatic pain in the left
shoulder had iroub ed Mr. j. r.. Loper, q
well known druggist Of Des Moines, Iowa
for over six months At tunes the pain
wac so severe hat he could not lift any.
thing With all he could DO be could not
get rid OF It until he applied Chamber
lain's Psin Balm. Il only made three
applications Of It, be says, ''and have
since then bean FREQ from ell pain " He
now recommerdi IL to poraons similarly
afflicted IL 50 for sale by z James Bait,
druggist. corner Sixth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
A wIImInetnnian Ahrnnd

Alfred GaWthrop, president OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, on
Monday received a letter OF unusual in
terest from his son, Charles s. GawthroD
It was written from Bombay, india. On
November / Mr.. Gawthrop, junior,
started on C trip around the
world in quest Of health and
pleasure, and he writes that
he has found both. Since he left
Wilmington he has visited most of the
great cities Of the old world and his
weekly letters. descriptive Of his travels,
are OF intense interest. He first visited
Glasgow, then firing Of bonny Scotland,
leisurely went through England Co
London. where he enjoyed the sights OF
tha greatest city on earth.
From London be went successfully to
Antwerp Vienna. Berlin, Paris aud
Naples. At Naples he took a steamer fol
Ishmaells, on the Susz Cansl. Thence
he went TO Cairo, where be spent week,
afterward visiting the pyramids OF
Egypt la CleopEtra's land be was with
q pleasant party Of four, including a
German, an English ofhcer, an Italian
and a Scotchmsn.
During his travels Ia Iudia Nc CAV
thorp is accompanied By native servant
to whom, be writes. he pays the magnii-
cent sum Of 30 cents 8 day for his ser
vices.
From Bombay MIR. Gawthrop will 60 by
rail to Calcutts, then from there by
steamer 20 Csylon. He will also 20 90
Hong Kong and Yokahoma. jepan.
Farther, be has made no plans.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Tho Cheapest work Ever offered.

We Lave few copies OF q beautiful
work, handsomely bound containing sew
erEl hundred pictures Of high artistic
rlerlt. which Will b. sold at 81 70 a copy.
which ls about one-fourth the publica.
tlon price ALSO some copies OF Rand and
NcNslly'a Cyclopedia az SO 20. worth
four times TIE price asked. Can be seen
at the EVENING JOURNAL office
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
ohester oOunts's Expensive oonvicts.

Chester counts's Expensive Convicts.
WEST CHESTER. March 1i-This
county hiss at present 81 convlcts iu the
Eastern Psnitentiary. The bin rendered
TO the county shows that the cost to the
county fJr these men during the year
foots up 81 S0la8 against which there
is q credit OF $546 5S for work performed
The balance due the penitentlsry Is
Al 255 40.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Drldgoton's Cltg Election.

BKIDsEToN, March 1.-THE city
election passed of quietly yesterday and
resulted in the election Of the entire
Republican ticket with the exception of
Sharp, the candidate for city tax col
lector. John s. Turner, Republican, was
re- elected city school superintendent,
but George w Bstohner, Democrat, wsl
re elected tax collector by q large ma
iority- Leach, Republican, was elected
frseholdsr.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Truitt-ploaes

Mrs. Mary Y. Blodss and Edmund
Truitt, both Of this city, were married on
Sunday evening, Rev. Thomas e. Terry
Of st. Panls Al = Church ofIiclstlng.
The ceremony was very quiet
one, owing to q recent death
in the family Of the bride.
Mrs Truitt. the daughter OF Trustee
William j. Stewart. OF SeSford She
was extra night operator at the tele
phone exchange
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
paper psttgrns. T.n Conts.

Ladies, read the fashion article on the
third psgs Of this paper and send tan
cents 10 ths EVENING JOURNAL ONCE for
an uP-to date paper pattern.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
snoIaI end Perannal Nntna.

w. Harry HeIslsr is spending month"; s
vacation In Washington. d. O., with his
aunt, Mrs. Z. Z. Van Hora.
Samuel Greenbaum, OF New York,
whose marriage TO Miss Sarah Roth, Of
this city, was snnou unced yesterday. is
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

" TILMIyGTOsg AND NOHTE ERN RAD
w ROAD. 1ins table in eject Sept "a
1875.
Trains lssyc Wilmington. French sfros
station, tCr y. e q. JUNCTION, Montch1nic
Wtnterthur, 3uYencour.s 6TAnogue, C1gaelt
Dha1ds' Ford Junction, POcQpson, Weai
Chester, EDhroovillo. hOrtOnvllIe, Ioks3s.
Viie and interinediate stations, daily except
Sunday, 81 3b a 10, h6. 40 end 25 . ~
sunday only ~ 10 = N; b7 and SD 20
HOt MeyDeeDufg junction. epriuyncio Gn'
intermediate Fiati0nR daily, except Sundsf
at b = m. 90 nnd Oh Z -. Sundays llg
la iu; ] 15 and 4 as 10.
k0r Joanna. bir1sbprc, itUa1lpg FQ4 ,ntei
IdsC.ste 6tzione. txilY, EXCEPT SuCusy, ~
T55 % eslo s. . r1, Sunday oniy AZ ~ . n
and S. p -.
EOWNESS BRIGGS, ter Passenger Agent
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
A LADIES TWO-PIECE SLEEVE.

To Get This Pattern FIJI Out the Coupon
and Send It 60 tho Evening journal
Omce with Ten Cents.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

We have many delighted
buyers of our Spring dress
fabrics. Our assortment is
large and comprises the most
extensive line in style and
colorings of silks, satins and
fine worsteds ever shown in
our city. The new ideas in
printed warp silks are beauti-
full and very popular at so,
IS, IS cents, ST., SIPS and
SI.5o.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
pleaaIne Entertainment.

John Benefits class Of Asbury NJ. Z.
Sunday school gave pleasing entertain
ment last night in Red Mems hall The
program was Of a musical and literary
character The choir OF First Presby-
terian Church took part.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
VIM. B. SHARP
81 90.
Fourth and Market Sis.

For contemplating carpet
buyers-people who are mar
ried, people who are going to
be, people who have houses
and people who are going to
have them-all are interested
in Carpets. With the arrival
of our magnificent lines of
Administers, Wiltons, Brussels,
Velvets and Tapestry Carpets
for Spring we are prepared to
show as beautiful and large an
assortment as you will find
anywhere. Our prices and
qualities we fully guarantee.
Indifferent and off grades we
do not handle and any custo-
mer buying our Carpets buys
the very best the market
affords and at prices the very
lowest.
Bigelow and Lowell Body Brussels, 81
peIsyard from 81 30.
Moquettes SO cents per yard from 81 20
Administers, 81 10 per yard from 81 90
Roxbury. Smith and Stlnson's Tapestry
Brussels, 90 cents from 50 cents, and
the 50 cent grade for 40 cents per
yard.
Not in remnants, but all
new fresh goods and the new
est patterns this season.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Ciover sinQinr nnd DnueIne.

Miss Blanche Beymour and Charles
Thropp do some very clever singing and
dancing 10 the Brooklyn Handicap"
which viii be here Friday night,
March 13
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

On Wednesday morning we
shall put on sale a large lot of
Muslins and Sheetings, also
made-up sheets and pillow
cases very cheap, either by the
yard or made up ready for
use. These goods are made
of Utica muslin with a 2.inch
hem at top and I-inch hem at
button. Two and half sheet
ing, yards wide, at Ioc
would cost you we and the
sheets made 45c-for 2H
yards wide soc and made up
4Sc-for 2% yards wide 55c
and made up soc.
Pillow Cases
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Nine. Janausohek wn Positively A

Nine. JanRuschek VIII Positively Appear.
"The Great Diamond Robbery" will be
produced for the frst time in this city at
the Grand Opera House on Saturday
night, March IA It is q melo drama
pure and simple and comes here with the
reputation Of q New York success. Il
was produced at the American Theatre.
IN that city, with much elaborateness and
will be presented in this city with the
original cast and scenery and properties.
The plot OF the play purports to trace the
robbery Of some diamonds by an ad.
ventursss through scenes that illustrate
many phases of New York life and
provides fine parts for some notable
actors. That distinguished actress,
Nine. Janauscksk plays the part Of an
old bag and thief ia a way that has set
the New York critics writing speeial
paragraphs about her. Lillian Lawrence
has added TO her reputation By her per-
formAnce Of the adventures. Mrs. Annie
Yeamsns, whose dslineation OF character
parts has made her famous; Maud Ranks,
Fanny Cohen, Frederic Bond, George c.
Bonitaee, George D Chaplin. Joseph E.
Whiting, w. A. Whltesr, @ B. Hawkins,
Gustav Frankel are some OF the members
Of the original company who will be seen
in their respective parts when the play is
done here. There will be no matinee.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Concert. reception and Dance.

The following prominent society women
have consented to act as patronesses OF
the Yale Glee and BaDja Club concert to
be held at the Auditorium, on April z;
Mrs Samuel Bancroft. Jr Mrs. Levi G.
Bird, Mrs. Josephine w. Bissell, Mrs.
John ]. Black, Mrs. Edward G..
Bradford, Jr., Mrs. Francis N.
Buck, Mrs. Walter d. Bush,
Mrs. Edward T. Candy, Mrs. Richard
g. Cooper, Mrs. James A. Draper, Mrs.
Alfred l. Dupont, Mrs. Francis G
Dupont, Mrs. Harry T. Cause,
Mrs. Hursoe.W. Cause Mrs. Edward h.
Gayley, Mrs. Harry Grant. Mrs George
Gray, Mrs. James n. Hoffecker,
Jr, Mrs JBmes G. Hhow owles,
Mrs. George 6. Lobdell, Jr., Mrs. Charles
B Lore, Mrs Samuel w. McCaulley,
Mrs. Charles E MeIlvaine, Mrs. Henry
G. Morse, Mrs. John R Nicholson,
Mrs. Willard Hall Porter, Mrs..
John F. Qaigley. Mrs Sheffield
Phelps, Mrs Howard Pyle, Mrs. Charles
q Rupert. Mrs. Willard Salisbury. Mrs
Henry P Scott, Mrs j. Earnest Smith,
Mrs. william q Swift, Mrs Henry B.
ThomDsOn Miss Cathsrlne Wales, Mrs.
John p. Wales Mrs. James a. Wilson
After the concert reception ana
dance will be given to ths members OF
the two clubs at the New Century Club
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

At the Opsra House Tomorrow Night.
BY she way Of spscialties will be pre-
sentsd the Four Rosariss 10 sorobatic
novelties, Matthew BJrnss II fsass Of
juggling, the Brothers Elliott IN 8 hot
boxing bout. Gilbert and Bruno in their
"ChAnson Charscteristlqns aud Harry
LAMAR in his rAttliug sbsurdity, The
Glddy Old Maid" In "Ths Twelve
Greater Temptations. which will bs at
the Opera House tomorrow night.
Manager Yale has put his latest and
quAintsst descriptive songs in THE
Greater Twelve Temptations, and that
they will catch on tremenduously goes
without saying. Chief among them is
{ over the Bridge" illustrative of the
curious individuals who cross Brooklyn
Bridge after night sets in While this
song is being Sung the stage is occupied
to its full extent by marvellously
realistic setting showing the Brooklyn
side Of the East river. with the bridge,
Fulton Street Ferry House and the ferry
boats and other craft plying on the
stream.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

1000 pounds Popsin Plug Tobacco at Sc
plug. Cigars 35c, Soc 65c and 81 so per
box. Durstsin, East Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Dismal Daweon-"How do you stand On de
financial question: Everett Wrest-"l am a
lttla BIT puzzled. 1 nin't sure whether IL
means sixteen beers for p dollar or sixteen
gallons. lind aianapllis Journal,
Impoverished blood causes that tired feel
ing. Hoods Sarsaparina purhes. eurichos
and vitaiizes the blood. giving new life and
increased vigOg aud vitality.
Hoods pills are easy 10 tate easy 10 oper-
ate. Cure indigestion, biliousngss, hea7 ache
The hand that rocks the cradle can also
scare the world out OF its wits with Dlcl Gle
belt otroit Tribune.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
Solid Oak
Chamber Suits,
S17.OO.

quantity of them a low figure bureaus have pattern
shape top and 24x3o bevel edge mirror; bedead stands
feet inches high has beautiful glass finish In order
that as many of possible may share this bar
gain allow only suit of this pattern to each customer
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

This week we are offering values in Furniture great
as were our Carpet values of last week
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
AROUND THE WORLD.
Pleasant Jaunt of a Well
Known Wilmington Man.
COEOBRF RECEPTION AND DANCE

Enjoyable Affair OF Which a Number OF
Prominent Society Women Are the
Patronesses - Miss nIiIlor's Pleasant
Birthday Party-Other HspponiuEs of
Social Iaterest.
All communications Intended for insertion
IN this column should be addressed 20 Society
Editor, care of the EVENING JOURNAL. Conf
niunications should be written on one side Of
the paper only.
Her Eighteenth Birthday Celebration.
An enjoyable Tina was spsnt at the
residence of Mr.. aud Mrs. WILLIAM L.
Miller, No. 800 East Eleventh street, on
Monday evening. The event was the
eighteenth birthday anniversary OF their
daughter Iva, and she was the recipient
of number of beautiful and valuable
presents Ths evening was spent in
dancing and music. At IL o'clock the
merry party was escorted TO the dining
room, which was beautifully decorated
with ferns, smilax, roses and carnations
Among those present were. Mr. and
Mrs. William l. Miller, Mr. aud Mrs
Charles Foster, Mo and Mrs James
CoWsn, Mr. aud Mrs. Gilbert Lyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles BredwRy, Nc aud
NAAo' HAduh AyAihuut hAt. bAN Mrs W AOl
land, Misses Iva and Audrey Miller, Carrie
Walthers, Gertrude Holley. Helen Mask,
Bertha Hill, Rosa Thompson, Lille
Price, Josephins Mckay. Clara Rob
inson, Agnes Hsmill, little Mics Julia
Foster Charles Foster, Misses May and
Clara Fowler, Of Philadelphia; Arthur
Bradway. Charles Dssne Elmer Nsilor,
Charles Blackburn, William H1tebins,
Lewis Bradwsy, Charles Price, Harry
Knight, Fred Meredith, Alfred
Bradford. Charles and Harry Dickinson
John Rhefuss. William Lane. George
Jeffsris, Harry Backlui, William Mask
Howard Perine. Mlllsr Turoer, e nsr
Klund, Harry McClane, Clarence Guam
bers, and Dr.. Larson, OF Philadelphia.
A. @ Dennis, Robert Russell and
Ernest Rsevss furnished excellent music
during the evening.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

Anybody can sell you an Oak
Chamber Suit for $I7, such as
they are, but this one represents
something better. We were
fortunate enough to secure a
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

A few cloth Skirts from
our Winter selling are left on
our hands. The prices are
much reduced to clear them
out.
Navy Blue Cloth with Spanish hvunce
aud rUiils Of same finished with cord
ed trimming. were 81, now 81 90.
Domet Grey Flannel skirts, with two
RIFLES Of same; 75 cents from 81
Gray Cloth Spanish hounce. with two
Tuflles OF same trimmed with narrow
braid S5 cents from 81 25
Black Mohair lined throughout and
made with Spanlsh founce. two ruf.
fos o. same 81 75 from 81 90
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

All communications Intended for insertion
in this column should be addressed 10 Society
EDITOR, care OF the EVENING JOURNAL. Conf
munications should be written on one side of
the paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
42x36 for 1916.
45x3G for 14o.

One special lot of hem
stitched pillow cases, 45x36,
for I5c each.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11
$40
$50

AS the reductions have been made for the sole purpose
of making floors must insist the reduced
goods being delivered within weeks unless sold with
other goods in which will them free of charge.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

Reduced from S42. Curley Birch Suits of a
very pleasing and artistic design, reduced
from S42 to $3o Others from $37 to $27
and sos to $4S.
Evening journal., 1896-03-11

At this price we show you a suit worth at
least SIS, new in design faultless in work.
manship and finely polished
The morning times., 1896-02-16
BETRAYED
BY HIS FEET

The next time Dennis j MahoDey tries to
enter a room through a transom he will
stop TO take measurements. incidentally he
viii be arraigned this morning before JUS
tice Kersten on a charge of burglary.
Last night as Officers NeighenZen and
Rinderer were passing John Coyne's
saloon, at No. 161 Chicago avenue they
saw two peculalr-looking objects whirling
with a gyratory motion directly above
the front door.
''Now what's them?' Neighenzen asked
MS partner, as he pointed up to the transom-
Feet was all that Rinderer replied.
Drawing his club he advanced cautiously.
Standing on tptoe he raped the soles OF
the protrudinS shoes. Two or three sharp
blows brought forth a plea for mercy from
within.
'what're you doin' up thcre?'' demanded
the officer.
"Doing?'' came voice from inside the
room; I'm stuck"
The officers pried the man out and asked
him to explain his peculiar position. He
said ne had tried to enter the saloon tc
meet friend, but his excuses were so con-
Trajectory and so fliinsy that he was locked
up.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Cuba's Bogie Man.

granted. may return that loan or may not.
/ invariably make use of the term loan in
stead OF give 1t not only sounds better,
but evades the law"
"But you are a vagrant," persisted the
officer, who hadn / any head FOR philosophy.
"Excuseme, sir. but You are wrong gain"
replied the man. II have money TO pay my
way. l owe no man a penny and pay for
what get. ] sleep in regular bed wash
myself once day and no law can make me
out a yagrant"
"But 1 say you've got TO git!'' shouted
the officer, as he made ready for business.
That settles it and git. It'sa question
Of muscular force in uniform versus philos-
ophy ia Old clothes, and muscular force
carries the day. 1 go-you stay. Day to
you."-Detroit Free Press.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
TOUGH FUNERAL
FACILITIES

Nobody ever attempted to dispute that
Hair-Trigger jim was pre-emnently the
boss OF Howling Success, the year-old
gold camp. What's the use OF arguing.
anyway? His sobriquet had been care
fully earned by long and assiduous prac-
tice with a pair of cleaning frontier re-
yoIvers that had never known the line,
Now 1 lay me down to Sleep
In the hubbub, tussle and shove OF the
mining camp no one stopped to observe
the absence OF the customary undertaken
until one paek-trained in on fine June
morning. This professional procession
ator put out shingle on which appearedJ
WILLIAM SKULLS,
all Sorts OF Undertaking,
dun up Neate.
and death assumed a new aspect. Bup
now that the camp was beautified by his
presence there seemed absolutely no use
for him. Howling Success had never be-
fore been so sanitary.
Hair-Trigger Jim felt very friendly to-
ward the stiff -yanker,'' and would have
The morning times., 1896-02-16
NOT OPEN TO
ARGUMENT

"Look here, mister manl'' began a patrol
man as he walked up 10 tramp who had
been hanging around the postoffice and ac-
costing pedestrians, you want 10 move or
out OF this!'
"You mean you want me TO move on?'
oueried the tramp.
"Yes, / do"
well, that is quite different matter.
While do not want tomove on you wish me
TO, and as you represent force must go.
Did it ever occur to you how this move on
business might be drawn out?''
what do you mean"
"You order me TO move on. ] move. A
second cop gives me the same order. SO IL
goes TO a Third, fourth and fifth. In the
course OF time where am ]? Instead or be-
ing In town you have moved me out into
the country and must be at the Trouble Of
coming back. Did you ever stop 10 think
chat you make sort OF circulating library
or the perfesh that way
"You are asking aims on the street and
that is against the law, replied the officer.
IAN mistake. sir: I simply request the
loan OF a small sum. IL is either refused or
The morning times., 1896-02-16

been delighted to provide business for him.
However, no tne Offended James; hence,
there were no calls for coffins-
One morning Jim got out OF his bunk
on the wrong side, Waxing meditatiye.
he murmured, mo stiff yet fur VIII
liam.'' Before noon a row had been
scraped up There was a sharp crack in
one Of the Ieast-salvationed saloons OF the
large flock. and jim emerged appearing
quite convalescent.
But the man who was shot fingered
bloodny on, and a week proved that he
was going to get well Every true citizen
felt whisky-giass commiseratien for the
undertaken; Jim more than any. When he
saw his friend he said:
William, me an tn boys is dang
sorry we can't ruSsle a stiff. Our fu-
nereeI facilities is dog-gern tuff. 1 did
tn best 1 could fur ye, an tain't no
fault NV mine thet onobligin' puddin'
wouldn't die. Howsumever. Tiers bun
sum steaIin' goin' on Nv late an mebbe
ven git a man fur breakfast. yIt-'
That night thief was caught oper-
atfng. and every self-cOeking expert in
town started in not pursuit. Jrn's gun
finally fetched the culprit-blew him out
at one puff.
"Hoorayl a deader at Iastr' gurgIed tbs
gunner.
They turned the "deader'' over in the
moonlight 1t was William skuIls.-Judge.
The morning times., 1896-02-16

escape, and the pressure will set the ma
chine in operation at once
well, I'm blowed if 1 can do it, said
he. You try it once. Maybe your lungs
are stronger than mine.'
AS the other man stepped on the platform
to take a try at it several passcrs by, at
tracted by the odd sight. stopped TO sec the
operation. Soon a party was gathered
around the machine.
In vain did the man puff and blow, till he
almost burst the buttons from his waistcoat.
u give it up said he, casting a sheepish
lookat the crowd that gave him the laugh.
Just then bootblack. with grimyface, but
bright eyes. wriggied through the crowd.
Jaw, dats dead easy" said he. "Justlet
me show de mug how ter do it, and then
he climbed on the platform. put his lips TO
the slot and blew. Not so very hard, either
but 4 click was heard, the pointer flew
around and told the wondering Gro wd shat
the kid" weighed ninety-four pounds.