davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Marlborough:
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Calling, Ian
caster s. G..
j. II. Wood. New Ark.
John Bird, North Carolina. e.
General a. D. Cowles, Statesville.
Ham L. Jones, Wake.
. A. V. Dockery, Rockingham.
( Maj. j. w. Wilson, Morganton.
w. E. Jones, City
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Z. Bachelor, City.
ii. T. Mcpherson, Monroe.
G. f. Reid, Lenofr.
Miss Della Reid, Lenoir.
james o. Litchford Raleigh. i'.lf
Charles w. Horne, Clayton.
G. $. Wainwright, Seaboafd Air Line.
s. s. Bachelor, City. oH3ff 0941 pa-
J. f. Mitchell. New York. ~
Capt. Elgie, City.106w9M IL q Jar
H. A. Happert. North. Carolina.
F. w. Woodward, o Durham.
John T.. Howerton, Durham.
VIM j., Andrews Raleigh.
r. T.. Primpert. Louisville.
II. f. Kpotts Kinstop. f f,se.9
G. NJ. Clark and, wife, South Carolina
w. Fl. King, City. A.
Herman Wilson, Greensboro. r..
r. G. Rivers. Wake.
H. T. Harris, Franklinton. - -
+. NJ. Johnston, Henderson.
IT, p. Jerman, Jr.. City.
NJ s. Brown, New York. .1f<
r. X. Williams, New York ahtaG'
J. NJ. Phipps and wife, Greensboro q
II. J. Dupree, Memphis su fi
j. r. Montague. North Carolina.
Prof. w. It. Whitsett, Whitsett In
stitute sfFsi6g a8
George Snow, Raleigh. u
4. G.. Dunn, Southern Railway.
r. G. Dunn, North Carolina.
Il. B. Wells, Southern Railway.
s. s. Parham, Henderson.
s. p. Cooper, Henderson.
Prof. VIM. HI. Davis. Rocky Mount !.
]. G. Cowell, North Carolina.
l.. s. Freeman, Birmingham.
w. B. Talley, Atlanta.
John l.. Tull, Glendon.
I. M. Tull, Kinston.
ID. Il. Whitehurst. Virginia
Capt. p. G. Aston. South Carolina.
Miss Florence Guess, Cary.
A. Fl. Page, Hoffman.
Il. J. Pence. City.
J. A. Thomas, Louisburg.
Guion Dewey, City.
At the Park:
f. A. Burroughs, Greensboro.
b. T. Cawkins, North Carolina.
James Hall, Pennsylvania.
A.. Il. McIyer, Sanford.
II. G. Bentley, Richmond.
Chas. w. Horne, Clayton.
G. Lane, Selma.
p. G. Ingram, Chattanooga.
w. G. NJ. Smith. City.
( G. B. Pond, Chapel Hill.
II. 3. Leach, City.
George ID. Meares, City.
Mrs. G.. D. Meares, City.
Mrs. M. Skelman, City.
j. X. Mock, Washington, D. g.
w. J. Ellington, City.
T. J. Pence. City.
e. M. Robertson, Seaboard Air Line
T.. B. Strowd, Sanford.
J. L. Smith, Chattanooga.
w. G. Upchurch, City.
Miss Annie Purnell, City.
f. w. Register, City.
James Litchford, City.
j. A. Gill, North Carolina.
d. NJ. Cook, Franklinton.
K. Ii. Riggsbee, Durham.
r. l.. Lumsden, Jr., City.
A. Rhodes, Southern Pines.
Thomas r. Croker, st. Louis.
S. Il. Croker, st. Louis.
w. Z. Carter. Virginia.
T. A. Perkins, Lynchburg.
Henry A. Page, Aberdeen.
w. II. Martin, Chattanooga.
r. r.. Iumsden, City.
J. *. Marshall, City.
E. l.. Woode, Salisbury.
r. G. Chisey, Seaboard Air Line.
G. f. Ross, Richmond.
Rev. NJ. Kan, Southern Pines.
Fl. e. King, Goldsboro.
w. b. Williams, Seaboard Air Line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28

Mr.. Alfred B. Shepperson says: "Un-
less prices advance materially by Jan
sary 10 there will, of necessity, be IL
very large reduction in the acreage OF
the net cotton crop. As soon as such
m intended curtailment of acreage is
perfectly evident the spinners will un-
doubleday buy SO freely as to speedily
absorb the 675,O00 bales of indicated
surplus and so advance prices to a much
higher plane. In the meantime, whether
prices advance or not between now and
the time for making preparations for the
new crop, the experience Of this fall
should make it perfectly clear to south
ern farmers that they should next year
give less acreage to cotton and more to
food and forage crops"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
WILLIAMSBURG.
Secured Liccnse-PersOna1 md
General News.


WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-On Sunday evening Clerk I. II.
Geddy was called on at his residence, in
the West End, and asked TO issue mar
rage license to Mr.. a. l.. G. Stephenson,
of Scott county, and Miss Frances Far
thing BRYAN. who resided with her
mother near town. The important paper
was obtained. and Mr.. stephenson ana
Miss Bryan took the morning train Tor
Norfolk. where ii is stated, they were
married during the day. Mr.. Stephenson
graduated as A. b.. during the past ses-
sion. and will locate in Texas, having ac-
cepted the professorship of Latin ana
Greek In college OF that STATE; -.
Miss Lucy i. Davis principal of the
Mathew Whaley Model and Practice
School. left yesterday for her home, in
Lynchburg. Miss Davis will spend the
month Of July on the Maine coast, the
guest OF friends.
The Misses Harrison. from Brandon.
who have been visiting here, left this
morning fer home via jamestown, taking
the Pocahontas up the river.
Mrs. Beverly S. Scott Will leave to-mor-
row for a ten-days' trip TO Washington
and Prince William.
Messrs. Ballinger and Stevens, who at
tended the Knoxville convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association as
delegates from the College Association,
returned here to-day.
Mr. Robert r. Armistead to-day quail
fled as Superintendent of Public schools
of Williamsburg before Judge sydney
Smith. and Colonel James II. Allen quail
fed as Superintendent for James City.
Sheriff Thomas Phillips, Of York, was
here on important business connected
with his office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
PETERSBURG.
DR.. Robert Gfbson-NilItnry-W
Meters-PersOnal.

Meters-fersOu0l.
PETERSBURG. VA. June 29.-(Special.)
The mention Of Rev. Robert A. Gibson,
OF Cincinnati, in connection with the posi-
tion OF Coadiutor- Bishop of the Diocese
OF Virginia, is very gratifying to the many
friends of that gentleman in this city,
who would be delighted 10 have such dis
tinguished honor conferred upon him. Or.
Gibson is native Of Petersburg. having
been born. reared. and partly educated
here. and Is known TO and beloved by all
OF our people. irrespective of denomina-
tional differences.
GOING INTO CAMP.
The A. +. Hill Rifles Captain NJ. c.
Jackson. OF this city. Will 20 into camp
at Virginia Beach on the 10th to 10Th or
July. and during that time Will take part
in the competitive drill between the COM
panies of the Fourth Virginia Regiment.
About forty members of the company Will
80 into camp.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
IT is reported that Mr.. Samuel Y. Gil
liam. Of Dinwiddie county. will be can
dldate for the position of United states
Marshal for the Eastern District of Nir-
ginia. and that he has received fine en-
dorsement.
a license was issued to-day for the mar
riage tomorrow of Mr. Jesse G. Breen
and Miss Bette Sadler. both Of this city.
The Cockade City Cycle Club are
making arrangements for delightful all
day picnic at Lees MIL in Prince George
county. on the 18th OF July.
Several members of the local lodge OF
Elks will go to Minneapolis 10 attend the
session of the Grand Lodge, on the 9TH
Of July
1t is understood that a distinguished
lawyer of the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict will present the name of Major +.
r. Lassiter for Attorney General to the
State Convention.
Mr.. :. NJ. Green. chairman of the COM
mittee appointed by the Chamber of Com
merce TO secure reduced rates for persons
attending the races here on the 9Th and
7th of July, reports that the Atlantic
Coast Line and Norfolk and Western
roads have consented to make rates for
the round trip at one and one-third fare.
The Council Committee on Watcr-Works
held a meeting this afternoon. 10 con-
slider the question of collecting water
rents quarterly In advance instead of
half-yearly. as has been the custom here
tofore Should the committee recommend
this change. the Council will doubtless
grant it IT once.
good many Of our citizens are intro
ducing water-meters on their premises.
At "A meeting of the School Board. held
tonight, all of the old teachers were re-
elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

vas tried last week In the County Court
disable. and kill his wife, Mary Ellis, and
convicted. and his punishment fixed at
one year In the penitentiary. Yesterday
he was tried on another charge of house
breaking. with Intent TO kill his wife.
He was again convicted. and given five
years. The Court sentenced him for six
years.
Edward Harris, who was indicted at
the June term for criminal assault, is
still at large.
A homing pigeon came week ago to
James II. Christians. near Providence
Forge. stayed In the barn three days, and
was killed by cat. On Its legs were
bands marked IS and 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

| NEW YORK. June 9.-Flour-Receipts
20. 81 barrels; exports, 33,3iZ barrels; sales
| $500 packages. Market quiet and easier
with wheat Minnesota patents, WlO1N.5o;
winter patents. $355dS65; rye -four quiet.
Cornmeal-Steady.
Rye-Steady No. 2, &c.
Barley-Steady.
Barley Malt-Dull
Wheat-Spot dull; No. 2 northern. New
York II Sic. afoat; No ! northern, Du-
luth. 10 3-ic. afioat.
Wheat-Opened weak. under bearish
crop talk. lower cables. and liquidation;
rallied on big clearances and Increased
cash demand West, but finally eased Off,
under realizing, and closed 1-iu3-4c, net
lower: No red, June closed 76c.; July,
Is 1-sN75 DISCLOSED IS l-4c.: September,
/ 20 l-2aU l-Sc-cosed 70 Bic
Corn-Spot quiet; No. 2, 30 5-Sc. afioat;
options easy under better weather news.
rallied on covering and big clearances.
but eased off finally. with wheat, and
closed 1-SN1-4c. net lower; June closed
% 3-Sc: July, % 12dt29 5-Sc.-cloSed - lie. /;
September closed Bic.
Oats-Spot steady; No 2. % 1-lc.; mar
ket quiet and easy during the day, closing
l-ic. net lower; July, &c
Hay-Steadier, on choice grades ship
ping Soc; good to choice, 60172 lie.
Hops-Dull
HidesLFirm.
Ieather--Firm.
Wool-Eirm.
Coal-Firm.
Beef-Quiet
t-Meats-Steady; picked bellies.
s55oas675; picked shoulders. S.a l-2@
$3.50; picked hams. $685..
Lard-Steady; western steamed, $f25;
July. $i35, nominally; refined steady; Con-
tinent. $40; South American, s..
Pork-Steady
Butter-Steady; western creamery, ll9
lie: DO. factory, .-2nl0 1-2c.; Elgins
i5c.: imitation creamery, sl-2al2 l-2c. !;
State dairy. l0iilic.; do. creamery. 1l4l5c
Cheese--Quiet; State, large, 6uSc.; small
fancy..6 l-247 l-2c. part SKINS 3fI6c.; full
si,ims. 2u3c.
1lQli lie; western. fresh. l0ulo SIC.
Potatoes-Easy; southern, new s2nS250
TallOw-Quiet; city, 3u3 l-ec.; country,
3 l-S13 Lie.
Cottonseed- Oil-Steady.
Petroeum-EasIer.
Rosin-steady,; strained, common to
T9 TSr;p aai l,sS9i at 20 s4as7 l.4c
|. Rice-Steady.
Enthusiastically.
Plg-Iron-Quiet; southern. s9.25aslo5o;
northern. Sl0lSl2.
Copper-oulet; brokers'. sli.25; Ex-
Tin~Quiet: straights. sl4qsl440; plates
spelter-Steady; domestic, A25aAy5
Lead-Brokers' $50; Exchange, $3.50
Tomatoes-Per carrier. fi.25lN75.
Cabbage-Per crate or barrel. $lg
st121-2.
Coffee-Opened steady and 10 to Is points
higher: further advanced 10etl5 points on
covering. following European strength
firmer spot market. large warehouse de-
lIyeries. and stirring action In visible sup
ply: reacted partially on realizing; closed
steady at net advance or l54t25 points
sales. 1900 bags, including July. $3.50
SgO: August. $6.90a$ 1875: September.
n 05s1s7 10: spot coffee-Rio duh: Cordoya
Siinul.i7 Ia sales. LOO bags Maracaibo.
SaIgar-Raw firm: sales. 40 tons Musco-
vado. S9-degree test: refined firm.
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE. june 9;.f1our-Dull and
unchanged; receipts. 9.4l2 barrels: exports,
wheat --rirmer; spot and the month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
The School of MethOds-A Mar
rfnge.


CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, June -
Especial 1.-The assembly hall of Midway
School building, which seats about eight
hundred. was filled last evening by an
attentive assemblage. which had gathered
TO witness the opening exercises OF the
ninth annual session of the School OF
Methods.
Observation-Disclosures f-Schools +. S.
Massie presided. and the Mayor made the
address of welcome on the part OF the
city.
Senator George w. Morris made an in
teresting address on public schools. their
place and Importance. 10 which was ac'
corded close attention. The Hon. John
f.. Massey followed, and addresses were
made also by Professor Rose. of Nash
VILE Normal College, Professor Austin {.
Agar. of the State Normal School AT
Trenton, ~ j.. and all of the speeches
were received with evident satisfaction.
Professor Southwick. of Boston. gave a
humorous recital, which was greatly en-
joyed.
To-day the active work Of the school
began with full classes.
Miss Grace +. Barksdale was married
to Mr.. w. j. Bales at the Saunders House
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
AMG0SlN' C0LL0QUY''
OF SOUTH CAROLINA. AND
CHANDLER, or NEW HAMPSHIRE.
PROPOSED TAX ON IMMIGRANTS.
Restriction of ImmigratiOn-Pens
DiiIs-TrOuble Ahead over Ques-
lion Of Congress Being in Session
Pineapples-C,eye,a

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 29.-After
tedious consideration of the tariff bill
throughout the day, the Senate wound up
with half hour Of lively and amusing
,llo4ly between Senators Tinman, OF
south Carolina and Chandler, Of New
Hu hire The former mad proposed
OIL au.alment TO the tariff bill providing
ln head tax on immigrants, and a
nsr ton against all those not coming
3D. OBJ. United States to become citizens.
During the day the Senate disposed Of
ODE .e4 paragraphs. the committee rate
c' il-- cents per pound on lead ore being
agreed to-3l 70 p. The other paragraphs
considered were Of comparatively minor
Importance.
Several hundred pension bills were re-
l.f as The result of the first meeting
" tn. P.l.l ion Committee since the pres
t.i Congress assembled. 1t took half an
hour o. read The list Of private pension
When 10 was concluded. Mr.. Nor
e.. oi Alabama. commented on the fact
.l ,.r men and women named in these
must wait for relief. owing TO in
100 The part Of one Of the branches
" ..fea Az this time Congress was
".a the opportunity or liberty 10
ot these pension bills. Congress
"a t even in session. asserted Mr..
-f The lawyers OF the country
'9a look into this question, and there
h- great deal Of trouble ahead over
..a question OF Congress being in session.
I'D. tariff bill WAS then taken up. and
70
.i. cocks etc. perfected by striking
.-. l-e clauses on watches, and on jewels
.9f orr ling watches. and confine the para
t'ala % those articles not made Of china,
balm, etc.
PINEAPPLEs.
iiapples were changed TO cents per
e-o foot On barrels and packages, and
IG thousand IN bulk.
At Vest asked what climatic or sani-
lay reason justified this heavy duty.
~r Allison responded that Florida pro-
QUO pineapples. and great pressure had
tt,. brought 20 bear for adequate pro-
i-.ln.
Who're did the pressure come FROM
aa.l Air. Bacon, OF Georgia. .
cannot give specifications. responded
-r Allison, but / will say IL comes from
Oy'- Sides OF This chamber"
4.r FLORIDA Senators (Messrs. Mallory
a. PascO Dcmocrats) explained the re.
seAl development OF the pineapple in
-.'iy in Florida. which led Mr.. Gray,
" DDlaware 70 say I'm an animated re-
sl'nse that II would have been better
Va the Florida lands been left I'm
F'heYal simplicity. II their use for
i'4.ng pineapples was TO be followed by
Tax on the bulk OF the people. Mr.
t"'eo urged that Florida fruits should
I'VE the same benefits as those OF the
North. '"e
ar. Vest moved 10 reduce the rate on
~ ipDies to % per cent. ad valorem.
Rejected.
LEAD.
ssa-ore and lead in pigs were then
"'oeIed. Ar. Allen, OF Nebraska.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

KIchmOnu, va, June y, 1911.
Auction sales on Change to-day, "a
packages. and 81 highest price. George
A. Haynes sold 81 packages. and Silas
Shelburne & co. 20 packages.
Private sales: Wrappers, Is; filters. 4;
Tugs. 49, dark leaf 7. Total. As hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cite. $685.; tobacco S22i3.ls. Total,
s2.3993
Planters Warehouse had a small sale
OF low-grade brights to-day. for which
prices appeared rather easy This house
will have a very nice sale of sun-cured
tobaccos tomorrow. Large offerings on
Change also.
Messrs. w. l.. Petty, of Rocky Mount,
Y. c.. and j. w. Surbrug, OF New York,
were here to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

WARRINGTON. ID. c.. June 28.~Ths
following fourth-class postmasters were
appointed to-day:
Cove Greek. j. u. Hlgginbotham: Dala.
niane. Al. J. Pearson; Haymarket o. A.
Huinsh: Pender, J. W. Ballard; Puliens.
Binny Rorer; Tayloretown. j. G. Slater:
j. Holmes: Voolwins, z. +. Brsnasney.
North Caroline Rowland. I. r. AcLea1i
Rutherfordton, j. NJ. Toms: Saw-H0t a
J. Ennis; ssoney, D. p. Rampey; Union
Mills. T. Q. KseteEs - - !. -. Z.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

Richmond, Va. June %, 1871.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry, 70n77c. (;
mixed, eSa77c.; shortberry. 65n77c.; No. 2
red. 75476c. Corn-Whte, Virginia, S2i2W
&c. No. 2 white. 32a32i2c.; No. 2 mixed.
3lG31lRc. Oats-No. mixed 222t d23c.; No.
mixed, 22AG22iac. Rye-Nominal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. June 29.-Virgnia Cen
fury bonds. 65a65 10; Consolidated Gas,
81 SIS bid Baltimore and Ohio. 10 bid
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, rst,
4l-2s, guaranteed. $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
MONEY TOLOAN

WITHOUT DELAY ON RICHMOND
city real estate In sums from N,M To-
10000. SUTTON & CO.,
corner Tenth and Bank streets.
"a T-SIrAk WIZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
FINANCIAL.
CITY OF MANCHESTER TEN-THIRTY
FOVR-YEAR 3 PER CENT. BONDS.

The city of Manchester has called for
payment JULY ], 1897. $1,000 per cent.
bonds.
We offer for sale on and after JULY !.
1897 an equal amount Of CITY OF MAN
cHESTER PER CENT 1924 YEAR
RoNDS at 103i2, and interest, price SUBJ
iect to advance without notice.
we take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton of investors to these excellent NUM-
'''"' THOMAS BRANCH & co.
lime %. 1897. je 29-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE. VA.
Tune W.-(Epecial.l --William Ellis (colored)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.

CHICAGO. June 2e-The recent activity
In July wheat trading was conspicuous
by its absence to-day and this absence
Of trading led many to believe that the
corner. II one has existed. had been
worked out. The July option closed at a
lac decline. September. which was moro
active, closed n small fraction higher.
Corn and provisions closed firm. at about
unchanged prices. after early declines.
Oats were weak. and lost &c
The leading futures ranged az follows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bolis maturing IN not
less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

Tic: July. 70 f-4d70 1-2c.: August 90 l-zY
SO 5-sc.: September. 50 l-4c.: receipts, u,5So
bushels: exports none; stock, Hs.3B pusn-
els: sales. 50.ooo bushels, southern wheat.
by sample. CGf7ec. for new; do, on grace.
81 I-2tr71 i-2c. for new.
Corn-steady: spot and July, 2aas2S l-sc. !:
August. % 3-suzs 5-sc.: September, - 1-sc.i
steamer mixed, q i-ac. receipts, 1o5.Wt
bushels; exports. none; stock. l1en3
bushels: sales. f3.oc9 bushels; .soutnetn
white corn, 81 l-2us2 lie; do. yellow, $50
80 t-2c.
Oats-Steady; No 2 white. o i-sa2sc.;
No. 2 mixed. 23nZ} 1-2c. receipts B,Zj
bushels; exports, none; stock, 27 $40 bush.
els.
Rve-Firm: No. .. nearby. 81 l-2c.: No.
western. 39c.: receipts, 1870 bushels;
exports. none. stock. l07. as bushels.
Hay-Steady: choice timothy SI3JQu{lA
Grain Freights-Stcady; steam TO Liver
pool, per bushel. 81. Tor July and August:
Cork. for orders. per quarter. 2s 7l-2d. ~
2s. 10 lid. for July and August.
Sugar and Butter-Steady and un-
changed.
Eggs-Steady: fresh. lie.
Cheese-E,asler and unchanged.
Wnfskpy-l-nChanQoI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

NEW YORK, June 29.-Flour-Receipts,
20si4 barrels; exports. 1882 barrels; sales.
$500 packages. Market quiet and easier.
with wheat: Minnesota patents, M.l0uN.30;
winter patents. $3.50 1856; rye -four quiet.
Cornmeal-Steady.
Rye-Steady; No. 2, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-30

..s.a-ore and lead in pigs were then
"oeied. lr. Allen, OF Nebraska.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-26
Notable Short Speeches.
TfI-Bits.


The majority of people who have at
tended the meetings Of debating socie-
ties, local parliaments and the like will
readily call to mind instances of mem
bers who have risen to address the
assembly, apparently brim-full Of a
speech, but whose orations did not get
beyond the preliminary, Mr.. Chair
man-Mr. Chairman" and then mem
ory failed them and they have been
obliged to sit down. Still, these crude
attempts answer a purpose, and the
unsuccessful and short-winded orators
have the consolation of knowing that
they stand in very good company, as
many eminent men have done no better
at some period of their career.
The writer knows a gentleman who
once came forward for municipal hon
ors, and when the evening arrived that
he had to address the electors all he
could manage to say was, Ladies and
gentlemen, you know me-vote for
me- and then he had to sit down and
listen to the laughter and criticism of
his audience. Perhaps the electors
knew him, but somehow or other they
did not vote for him, and the other
candidates left him stranded high and
dry on the day of the poll.
One constituency tells the story Of
gentleman who represented 1t for many
years in Parliament and who only once
made a speech. 1t was of short dura-
ton, for it consisted of, please close
the window" addressed to one Of the
Attendants. Another story is told of a
student, who was well equipped so far
as learning was concerned but who was
wanting in confidence and assurance
La
edge in public.
To remedy this defect he used to go
regularly into a garden we'll studded
with cabbages, where he rolled out his
sentences and fancied himself before
an audience, even going so far as to
address the green heads as gentle
men" After a course Of a few weeks
of this kind of training he considered
himself qualified to appear before an
assembly. He did so, but after speak
ing a dozen words he became dumb,
and all he could blurt out was, Gen
tlemen, now clearly see you are not
cabbages."
These short orations, however, are
not all the result of nervousness. A
Judges charge is not usually of
meager dimensions, but there is one
case on record which is an exception to
the rule. Judge Foster once addressed
the Grand Jury at Worcester in the
following terse manner: Gentlemen,
the weather is extremely hot; 1 am
very old, and you are very we'll ac-
quainted with what is your duty. 1
have no doubt you will practice it,"
The Earl of Rochester, distinguished
during the reign of Charles II, once
attempted to make a speech in the
House of Lords, and 1t proved to be
short and singular one. My Lords"
he said, Il rise this time-my lords, 1
divide my discourse into four branch
es." Here he stopped for some time,
but at length added: My lords, if
ever rise again in this House 1 give
you leave to cut me off, root and
branch, for ever" Such a speech, nat
urally, caused much astonishment.