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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
8LuFFrp M 4 aEAurY.
Triumph of a fstoonrr Girl Over Rishi
aud "A Mntfin Dealer. --

ANA "a Nhtue Dealer
She was such a little dumping of a
woman, with her old gold hair and her
jaunty bicycle costume that everybody
was sorry TO see her run into the waffle
wagon, but that il just what she did
on Sunday evening, too!
She staggered very determinediy and
tried very bravely to run on either side
of the big vehicle, or under IL. but
she could not. and 30 she went against
it like major-good and eolid. And
when they picked her up and put her
wheel together her eyes flashed as she
settled her costume and tapped her face
here and there with her wadded hand
kerchief and then walked straight up
to the waffle mans window and said:
Look heren'
He looked there and she held up one
wheel and a handiebaI, de said he
was vary sorry.
Sorry. Well, SO am ]. But that
doesn't mend matters. Will you make
good this damage, or won't you.
Her escort had arrived 10y this time,
| and he lent his moral support. for he
| was very strong looking man. But
| tho waifleman temporized.
VERY we'll, them" said the game
l illto Ainotbhb ntth NV cte EoA% A"''b
"I'll call a policeman.
She did, aud she made the case &C
strong and she seemed 80 sure the
wailleman was to blame, and all the
crowd standing about seemed SO com.
pleteiy to agree with her, though they
knew different, if they knew anything,
that tho policeman almost pulled thu
waffle maker through the window O
his wagon.
"I'll co., shouted the watfleman
"I'li pay the damage. Take the whre
to the shop and send me the bill. -
'.If you don't pay il I'll have you,
saId the policeman.
IF his doesn't he can't do any busi
| ness on this corner" said tho crowd.
elf he ioesu't-" said the littl
woman with old gold hair. But sh
never finished. And as she walked
away triumphant the waiilema
groaned:
I'D do the same if ! was prett
woman; but, Lord Lord! it's har
on q poor man. Chicago Times
! Herald. mi
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
EPENIE(i ECHOES.

"Have you read the now book, "The
Fatal Hand?" mo; ] don't play
whist. "-Detroit FREQ Press.
She-Am l the first girl you ever
kissed? lie (surprised) - Why, no!
/ have three sisters. -Somerville Jour
nal.
but there is something between
YOU and the girl?'' she asked. Yes"
be replied, sadly. 1.-THE dog. buffalo
Times
"There is a report that Buzbee has
a large floating debt" announced the
Cashier to the teller. Yes, sir; an
$50, 900 steam yacht detroit Free
Press.
"What landscape is there about your
hotel, landlord?'' 1.-The same they
have at all resorts. The summer girl
entertaining her beau. "-Dotroit Free
| Press.
us the hay crop this season a good
one?" asked the summer visitor of the
farmer. Good as usual. but thars
damned little Of it."-Detroit Free
Press.
"FIemins won't allow his wife to
get trusted. lie says she hasn't any
Judgment. That's So She showed
her want of it when che married him.
detroit Free Press.
Menson Are you superstitious3
neutrality-suspicious.! Menson-Ies
do you believe in signs? Brush-Oh,
Of course | Ito. I'm sign painter. -
North American.
Before Marriage-les Jennie, will
always love you and be kind to you.
After Marriags-Nuw, Charlie, please
don't go down town tonight. "Wht
in tho is running this ranch ~
Texas Sitter.
Come quick - cried the girl in the
crimson bathing suit. 81 SEQ Sc,
serpent'' But nobody needed her
Sho was the very girl who upon pre-
vous day claimed she saw man. =
Detroit Tribune.
I ''Yes: she is that sort of woman VIII,
makes every married man but on,
? sorry that he did not get her. y " Ever.
, married man but one?" But one
) Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dukane-Didn't lend you s.
about six months ago, Gaswel? Gas
G wcll--Well, if you can't remember
thing like that, you can scarcely OK
] pcct me to jog your memory. Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
/. Teacher tmeaning the Spanish Al
a mazda What was it that Philip ii {
q Spain sent over to England? Some
thing of considerable strength. terme
the Spanish the Spanish what, Mary
Mary-The Spanish onion, ma'am !
y Judy.
You amt my pana any more: l &c
a new une,' said little Johnny Cole
d bug. "Who is he, sirY' demanded Ii
stern parent, beginning to smell ''
mice. -" Popocrat, " squeaked the lit
Guldbug as he Topped bis wings an
fled. Chicago Post
Mother and little daughter aged
" were sewing together, the daught,
doing dolls things as earnestly rs tt
!, mother did hers MARY" said h,
10 mother, run into the other room al
bring mo another spool of viii
thread. " Check !" said Mary. "Don
j., you think | am Just AS lazy as yc
u Chicago Times Herald.
re Tho now tenant visits the family {
"a the floor below. After few compl
mentary remarks the lady says: "Sha
] call my daughter to play somethir
for you ON tho piano? You haven
is | heard her yet. - "Oh, yes | hav
and 10 tell the truth the landlord !
TX me have the apartment a third cheap
4, on that account, "-Texas Sitter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
TuE sLEEPIhG OF THE VIVID.
Charles Is. Going.

The great red moon was swinging
Aslow in the purple east;
The robins had ceased from singing;
The noise of the day had ceasedi
The golden sunset islands
Had faded into the sky,
And warm from the sea of silence
a wind of sleep came by.
1t came so balmy and resting
That the treetop breathed a kiss.
And u drowsy wood-brd. nesting.
Chirpei Il wee note of bliss;
1t stole over fragrant thickets
As soft as an owl could fly,
And whispered TO tiny crickets
The words of lullaby.
Then slowly the purple darkened,
The whispering trees were still,
And the hush of the woodland hardened
To q crying whip-poor. will:
And the moon grew whittier, and by it !
The shadows lay dark and deep;
But the fields We're empty and quiet,
For the wind had fallen asleep. z
Ladies' Home Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The largest gold coin now in circula,
ton in the world is the 'looi'' of
AMMAN, French colony in Eastern
Asia. Ii is flat, round gold piece.
almost as large us t"a saucer. and is
worth 500 in United States coin. The
second largest is the 'ohang" of
Japan. The obang is beautiful, OBJ
long coin OF the finest quality of gold.
ard is about $50 of our money. The
third largest and most valuable of
the regular "current coinage of the
pations'' ia the "henda, a hamshaped
ingot, which circulates as lawful money
in Ashantee. The bcnda is worth
about $40 In United States gold, which
makes it about equal in value to the
California gold $50 piece. The loof''
of AMMAN, the coin first mentioned
above, is believed TO be the largest and
most valuable piece ever coined in the
history of the world, excepting, OF
course, las far as value is concerned,
the different gold coins of smaller de.
nominations which have sold at enor-
nous prices on account OF scarcity oil
on account of historical associations.
As far as weight tineDess is concerned
| the loot is the king pin of the world.
coinage, says the St Louis Republic
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
THE ~ EiL-ILL-
Charles g. ID. Roberts.

Dear blossom of the waysdc kin,
Whose humely, wholesome name
Tells of a potency within
To win thee country fame,
The sterile hillocks are thy home.
Beside the windy path:
The sky, Il pale and lonely dome,
Is all thy vision hath.
Thy unobtrusive purple face
Amid the meagre grass
Greets me with long-remembered grace,
Aud cheers me as pass. "
And !. ontworn by petty care,
And veXed with trivial wrong,
heed thy brave and joyous air
Until my heart grows strong.
A blessing from the Power crave
That moves in thee and me,
That makes thee modest, calm, and braves
Me restless as the sea:
The simple wisdom | would gain
To heal the hurt life brings
With kindly cheer. and faith in pain,
Aud joy OF common things.
Harper's Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
AN 4BsENEMISDEB MAN.
Caroline r. Needham.

will tell you while can
of an absent-minded man,
And an absent.minded man was he
Who forgot an unkind word
Just as soon as il was heard,
Such an absent-minded man was he.
In political debate.
Now, can most truly state,
Such an absent-minded man was he,
His opponent on the street
With a handshake he would greet,
Such an abseEt-minded man was he,
Once lie left a goodly store
AT poor old widows door,
Such an absent-minded man was he
And, although twas all the same,
Quite forgot to leave his name,
Such an absent-minded man was he
You see
Such an absentminded man was he.
st. Nicholas,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

II cannot but admit my condition,
your honor" said tho dignited old
geutlcman who had been carried TO ths
police station the night before in u
state of collapse, but the circun.
stance arose from my meeting an old
friend of my younger days-aE old
friend from Kentucky"
II have the honor of being Ken
tuckiap," said his honor, 'and | will
let you co. by the way, who was the
old friend? He ma, be friond of my
self p"
The dignited old gentleman first got
himself near tho door, and then said in
a soft voice:
John Barleycorn. - indianapolis
Journal
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Dearest Mamma-What was that sus-
picious noise / heard IN the parlor Just
before Mr.. Fluffy left?::
Matilda Jane-In the parlor, mamma?
Oh, know. That was Char-I mean
Mr.. Fluffy, trying TO illustrate the
ratio between gold and silver He
played he was silver and was gold.
Dearest Mamma-Well?
Matilda Jane-Well, he gave mo lG
kisses TO my one.
Dearest Mamma-Eumph 1t sounded
more like 30 TO two.
Matilda Jans-Maybe il was, mamma.
Charlie said something about a
double standard. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

II SOC they are talking of abolishing
all church bells. p"
TOO bad! In many localities there
isn't much loft of Sunday but the
bells. "--Chicago Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Easy solution to a p,aon,t Problem.

Two very cantankerous old ladies were
riding in an old fashioned country om-
nibus.
Conductor, you really must open
these windows; l am being sutfo-
Gated - said old lady No. l.
"Oh, conductor!'' said old lady No.
3, "you really must close the windows
the draught is killing mel
"Well, ladies'" said the conductor,
"tell me how ! am to please both OF
you."
81 will" said graft old gentleman
sitting close by. .'Open all the win
dows and kill one, then close them all
tight and kill the other. "-Comic
Cuts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Wallace-For the life of mo, | have
never been ablo TO laugh at one of
these mother in-law jokes vet.
Ferry--If you had motherin law
worth Ss5, 600, as mine is, you would
laugh at every joke she made. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
The Fever In the West.

"That hanging was half an hour
behind time.
"Yes, the sheriff and the condemned
man got to talking about their bicy-
clos. '-Chicago Record
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

He-What Is the name of your
wheel?
She-Do you mean the name the
maker gives it. or the names papa called
it whom no fell over it in the hall night
before st?-IndianapolIs journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Mrs. Antcek DO you think it brings
good luck to walk under church avn
ing?
Mr.. Lemons-Nut for the bridegroom.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Tom watson's soug-Lopg Metre.

Bill Bryan is windmill. Bill
Bryan's full of gas. II. e. W.
Bill Bryan is a statesman of the very
highest class. Tom Watson.
Bill Bryan IL walking mouth that
leaks with buncombe stuif.-T. E. w.
Of statesmen like Bill Bryan we can
never have enough. Tom Watson.
have no use for howlers as cheap as
Windy Bill.-T. l.. w.
Long live Nebraska's nonpareil! He
is the Peoples Will-Tum Watson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

"Any sea serpents turned up yet?'
"Yuu better believe. Blinks was out
Oh the lake yesterday and saw one 80 feet
long with an arc light in his head
and an electric fan in his tail. "-Chi-
cage Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Kicksy-Wife, can you tell mo why
l am like hen2
Mrs. kicllsy-No, dear; why is itY
Kicksy-Because | can seldom find
anything where | laid it yesterday. -
San Francisco City Argus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The flying frog Of Surnim is la
inches in length, and has side mem
branes like flying squirrel. He can
leap entirely across large rivers
Exchange.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

"Them folks from town didn't stay
much of a spell. Uncle Reub?"
Nav; went back mad cause we
didn't hev cycle paths an 'lectric
lights in ther blackberry patch. ~
Chicago Record
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

"You never use tiy-paper, Mrs. Paw
Paw"
mo. / have tried to several times,
but my husband always goes and sits
DOVE i'll il. Chicago Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Mrs. Strongmind-.And is she really
going to marry him?
ISIS indo-fes
Mrs. Strougmind-How sad! And
does she love him?
Miss Ourkinde--Ics.
Mrs. Strongmind-H How foolish!
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-11-07
Defeat Brings To Him No
Feelings of Personal
Loss.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 6-Mr.
Bryan today gave out the fol-
lowing to the bimetallists of the
United States: "COnscious that
millions of loyal hearts are sad
dened by temporary defeat, beg
to offer a word of hope and en-
couragement. No cause ever
had such supporters, more brave,
earnest and devoted, than those
who have espoused the cause of
bimetallism. They have fought
from conviction, and fought
with all the zeal which convic-
ton inspires. Events will prove
whether they areright or wrong.
Having done their duty as they
saw fit, they have nothing to
regret. The republican candi-
date has been heralded as the
advance agent of prosperity. If
his policies bring real prosperity
to the American people, those
who opposed him will share in
that prosperity. If, on the other
hand, his policies prove an in
jury to the people generally,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-11-07

has almost triumphed in it's fight.
The loss of a few states, and
that, too, by a very small plu-
rality, has defeated bimeta1ism
for the present, but bimetalism
has emerged from the contest
stronger than it was for months
before.
II desire to commend the work
of the three national committee
men, which have joined in the
management of the campaign.
Cooperation between the men,
bers of district political organi-
cations is always difficult, but it
has been less so this year than
usual. Interest in a common
cause of great Importance has
reduced friction to a minimum.
I hereby express my personal
gratitude to the individuals as
we'll as to the executive officers
of the national committee of the
Democratic, Populistic and Silver
parties for their efficient, untir-
ing and unselfsh labors. They
have laid the foundation for the
future success, and will be re-
membered as pioneers when vic
tory is at last secured. No per-
son orpo1itical friend need grieve
because of my defeat. My am
bition has been to secure imme-
date legislation rather than to
enjoy the honors of office. There
fore, defeat brings to me no feel
ing of personal loss.
"Speaking for the wife, who
has shared my 1abors, as well as
for myself, l desire to say that
we have been amply repaid for
all that we have done. In the
love of millions of our fellow
citizens, so kindly expressed in
knowledge gained by coming
into personal contact with the
people, and in broadened SYM
pathies, we find full compensa-
ton for whatever efforts we have
put forth. Our hearts have been
touched by the devotion OF
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-11-07

those Of his supporters, who do
not belong to the office holding
class, or to the privileged classes
will suffer in common with those
who opposed him.
1.-THE friends of bimetallism
y have not been vanquished; they
have simply been overcome.
They believe thatthe gold stand
ard is conspiracy of the money
changers against the welfare of
the human race, and, until con-
WINGED of their error, they will
continue the warfare against it.
The contest has been waged this
year under great embarrass-
ments and against great odds.
For the first time the public has
been stirred up on the money
question, as the paramount issue,
and this has been done in spite
of all attempts upon the part of
our opponents to prevent it. The
republican convention held out
the delusive hope of interna-
tional bimeta1ism, while repub-
e lican leaders labored secretly for
t gold recommendation; gold stand
ard democrats have publicly ad-
:, vocated the election of the In
: dianapo1is ticket while they
r labored secretly for the election
of the republican ticket.
E "The trusts and corporations
f have tried to excite a tear of
lawlessness, while they have
been defying the law, and Amer
lean fnanciers have boosted that
: they were secretly barterlng
away the nations financial inde-
!! pendence. But in spite of the
efforts of the administration and
: it's supporters; in spite of the
: threats of money loaners at home
f and abroad; in spite of the coer-
cion practiced by corporation
: employers; in spite of trusts and
syndicates; in spite of an enor-
:: nous republican campaign fund;
and in spite of the influence of a
hostile daily press, bimetalism
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-18

Notire In Carpenters.
On and after May 1, 1896, the initia-
ton fee to l.. u. No. SO, c. & j. of A.,
will be SO. r. T. Templeton.
s. White, r. s. President.
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anaconda NeOs.

were elucidated most clearly. There
was a very pleasing effort at individual
excellence, which the audience was
quick to see and heartily acknowledge.
The members of the company have
evidently watched the effect of this
and that piece of business" in connec-
ton with the play. until their roles
have become rounded into almost per-
feet Demonstrations. II would be
difficult TO conceive how the impersona-
tions could have been improved upon.
1.-THE company is particularly fortu-
naloe In having four of the handsomest.
best-dressed and most talented ladies
who could well be gathered into one
organization. They are the Misses
Louise DuRoy, Charlotte Crane, Edna
Elsmere and Lillian Dane.
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1.-THE TEXAS STEER"
Made an Immense Eit In Portland Here
Tonight.

The Portland Oregonfan, in an ex-
Texas Steer" and the performance OF
the company in that city April 6. IT
says thar the play has improved with
age and that Mr.. Hoyt has never
turned out a better piece. judged from
any standpoint The farcical element
that preoominates most of his pieces.
is not obtrusive in "A Texas Steer"
while the satirical and truly humorous
elements are even keener and more
prominent. There are touches of real
pathos that are totally wanting in his
other pieces. and many more elements
of real strength. There is a true ring
about n. This would be apparent, even
were the comedy to be presented by a
much weaker company than the one
which pleased 50 well last night In
their capable hands, the finer points
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ZEkE WAS ALL RIGHT.

And His Wife Didn't Believe He Was Sec
ond Fiddle Even TO the Governor.
From the Detroit Free Press.
I had met the governor of Tennessee
and had long and interesting talk
with him. and / was rather Boosting of
the fact to the mountaineer's wife as
we sat chatting during the absence of
her husband, when she asked:
rs he a taller man than Mr.. ecker"
mo; I don't think So"
Does he weigh more?"
mot so much"
Did he ever tackle a bar with a
club?"
IT don't know. but should say not
Perhaps he has never seen a wild bear
in his life"
Ever lick a critter in a rough-and-
tumble bout?"
Il can't say as to that, though he
doesn't look to be a fighter"
stranger" she went on, as she
ceased her knitting for moment. Kin
that gunner of Tennessee bust a squir-
rels head in the tallest tree in this
state with a bullet2"
Probably not. ma'am."
Would he dare tackle a wildcat
which had got among the chickens?"
II can't say"
kin he git on to the bar back of
buckin' mewl and stick right thar till
the horn blows fur dinner and the mewl
hain't go no more buck left?"
IT can't tell you about these things
of course. The governor is a very nice
man, however. and ] shall always be
glad that I met him..
us he hefty on the wrassle?" she
queried as she looked straight at me.
II think not"
kin he jump nine feet?"
Il presume not, but you see,
ma'am-''
Then mebbe thar's better men than
the guv'nor of Tennessee" she inter-
rupted, land mebbe my man Zeke ar
one of 'em and won't feel bit hurt IL
yo' saw SOL"
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NTu he Lesson

"u &c AessOnss
Prof. Olson, AIS Cedar street.
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When in Butte lunch at Sherman
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The 10 dnrn Way.

Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys-
tenn and break up colds. headaches. and
fevers without unpleasant after effects,
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy.
Syrup of Figs Manufactured by Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company.
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Mackintoshes
For Women and
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Closing out of Odd Lots of S5c. soc
and Toe Hose........ .25c
All over the house we are making
special prices.
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Stylish Millinery From New York.
Ladies', please call and examine
goods. All orders receive prompt at
tention. Mrs. Carlisle, PA w. Park.
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Peter Hale came over from Butte
and called at headquarters yesterday.
Irene L. is after all the purses in sight
as a PAGER.
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Lessee Upton Is in Butte to-day ar
ranging the campaign at the track.
The plans for Butte are similar to
those for this city, but on a somewhat
larger scale.
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For reliable plumbing go to ]. A
Hasley, 215 Oak street.
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Iiano Tuning,

w. A. Smith, piano tuner, will be in
the city soon and will call on custo-
mers.
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Cigars at L. A. Kings.