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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, December Is, 1897
Private sales to-day were: Wrappers
l hogshead; filters, q hogsheads; dark
leaf, 1 hogshead.
For the week ending to-day private
sales were: Wrappers, hogsheads; FILL
ers, 16i hogsheads; smokers. 6 hogsheads;
cutters, 4 hogsheads; dark leaf, 80 hogs
heads; scrap, hogsheads; stems, II
hogsheads. Total, 2j6 hogsheads.
United States internal-revenue collec-
tons for the city of Richmond. Va, to-
day were: Tobacco, $3.50; cigars and
cigarettes. sS9S.2O. Total, S9d
For the week ending to-day the reve-
nue. collections were: Tobacco, $l3,S72 .G};
cigars and cigarettes, Sl5,749.SS. Total,
29,62l.91.
For the week ending Friday, December
IT, 1897, Shockoe Warehouse sold 1892
pounds of dark leaf; highest price, $40.
Crenshaw's Warehouse sold ZIG, 295 pounds
during the week; highest price, $3.50.
Total. 395, 267; highest price, $3.50.
Prospects are very bright for heavy
breaks all next week, as is usual at this
time of the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
FINANCIAL
scorrsvrLLE.
Turkeys Plentiful aud Cheap-Per-
sonnI Notes.


SCOTTSvIILE. VA, December IS
Special Turkeys. both wild and tame
are very plentiful through this section
and the prices are quite reasonable.
A good-slzed gobbler can be had for 'Oc.
There will be very few families In this
vicinity whose board will not be graced
by this national fowl on Christmas-day.
This section Of the James-River Valley.
from New Canton to Manteo, In Nelson
county. on both sides OF the river. has
for years been a splendid range for wild
turkeys. and many hundreds of this willy
bird have been killed and captured here
Ducks are usually quite plentful niohs
the river, notably among the many
islands between this place and Bremo
Blur but, unfortunately, In our county
(Albemarle) the old game law still STANDS
which prohibits the killing Oh these
fowls. Buckingham and Fluvanna are
however, all right We nave aihohs 10
some good fox-hunters, who nave soine
fine packs OF fox-hounds. Messrs. 4. ..
Heath. George w. Robertson, and Clay
Drewry are among our most noted hunts
men. I think they are arranging 10 nave
q big hunt in Christmas.
After a considerable absence, going tne
rounds of visiting the schools OF tne
county. Hon. Isaac Barksdale Is again
nj home. Mr.. Barksdale is a very BUSY.
stirring man, and fills the position Oh
SUPERINTENDENT OF Schools admirably. he
| is one of the most popular public oincers
| in our county. =,
AS the result OF good management Oh
| our county roads during the summer
months. they are now in fine condition
for this season of the year. MT. W
| Walker Gilmer is the Road Superlntehu-
| ent on the south side of the county.
Mr.. u. f. Jones has in the last TWO .,
three DAYS purchased off Mrs. j. A. Doii
| the residence formerly owned and occu-
| MED by her father, the late Rev. Peter
| G. Hoge; and expects to renoyate ana
| imnrove IL considerably, and make IL MS
permanent home.
AR w. M. Cleveland, of Central Pains
| Fluyanna county, was in town to-day
| Miss Martha Cleveland, an elderly iaoy
! living with her brother, r. Nj. Cleveland
ESQ. died on Thursday night.
Mrs. c. L. station, OF our town, Is 70
covering from a serious fail she had some
| ten days ago.
| Is in town to-day.
| Mrs Robert G.. Dickinson, OF Home
vile Ga. after a visit of several weeks
% her parents. near this place, left fol
| Atlanta n few days since, where sne VII
Join her husband, Hon. Robert ~ Dicn,h
son. a. member of the Georgia Lesisia
ture. w.. tror
Misses Mary and JEANNE Hewey, iron
Alberene, have recently moved mere dii'
are boarding at Hotel Aloemarle'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
CHRISTMAS sOIREE.
Pretty Girls, Pretty Flowers, Pretty
Dresses Pretty Music.


Dresses, Pretty Music.
STAUNTON, VA, December lS.-(Spe-
cial)-Last night a large and apprecia-
tive audience was present at the Mary
Baldwin Seminary, the occasion being the
annual Christmas soiree of the Seminary
Glee Club.
Thronging. the stage were the members
of the Glee Club, all robed In wnlte'
while bandeaux OF red crowned thelr
powdered coiffures, and on either SIDE
of the stage the raised seats blossomeu
with beyies of beautiful girls
Banners. delicately etched In living
green, and cleaning with twiLklihg
coruscation, swung from the ceiling over
the stage. where. flowers from the SEMI
nary conservatory lent themselves to the
harmony of the scene. Distinctly sug-
pestive OF the Christmas season was
the programme. The opening prayer was
offered by the Rev. DIR. A. Nj. fraser,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
who also delivered a pleasing address on
the meaning and purpose OF Christmas
holidays.
In chorus the Glee Club acquitted IT.
self handsomely, evoking hearty approval
OF its training and talent, and rejecting
credit on the cleverness OF Miss Hopkins,
Of the seminary faculty. under whose d.
rection the entertainment was given.
Especially excellent was the air from
'oTha Messiah" and the solo Noel" al
Sung by Miss SchwarZ. OF Vicksburg
Miss Baker, Of stanton. made her friends
prouder than ever by her rendition Of
Neyins's Alteration"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
WASHINGTON COUNTY MURDER.
Two Men ACKNOWLEDGMENT Out Tor
m Woman.

ABINGDON, VA, December B-(Spe-
c,aI)-Walter and Jackson Marks, &C.
cused of the murder of old Mrs. ReDecca
Carlton. were to-day arrested and jailed
warrant for the arrest OF Elizabeth
Long as accessory after the fact, was
issued, and she will be committed 10
iaiI Tonight. Excitement is running
bigh. but the evidence is only circum-
stantial. %
In the case of the Commonwealth vs..
rohn Jackson. the murderer Of Walter
Leonard. and now under sentence 10 oe
hanged January Sth, Judge Shelly TO-DAY
refused to grant writ OF superseoeas,
The case will be carried to the Court OF
Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
z Per Cent. Investment.
Assets Nearly.......$50O,OOO.

A limited number OF FULL~PAlD
SHARES IN THE UNITED BANKING
AND BUILDING COMPANY are offered
for sale at 500 per share. with DIVIDENDS
at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum, pay
ahle semi-annually, on the first days OF
January and July of each year. If desired
IN. f,li amount paid in can be withdrawn
anv time after two years. For further IN
formation apply at the office OF the COM
pa"'' Oh no 7-Su. Tu&Th26t
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n,.a from the Effects of n Fall.

DWALE. VA, December ls-'specla.l-
s,mnson Adams. aged 50 years, Of sersen''
" d,ed AT his home yesterday from ths
effects OF a fall received two days pre-
vious TO his death. "Uncie simpson was
veil ana fayorably known throughout the
eastern section OF the State, and was 'he
husband Of aunt Sally" member OF
the famous Webb family. OF Letchef
county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
BUSINESS CHANCES.

sEcJRE EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF
TERRITORY for the sale of Patented
Article used by parties operating , puhh5s ia .
been on the market for two years, ana
pundreds OF electric light, manufactures
and milling plants are our regular GUS
toners. For particulars. address r.: .
MOC n de l9-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
HORSES, MULES, cows, &c.

FOR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF
yoiING HIGH-BRED BAY MAnEo,
The N stest and most stylish team IN tne
c,ty. nerfectly kind, gentle, and sonnd
IN every particular. Free drivers ana
ZANE will be sent TO any address Ios
fnspection; Will be sold for sglo. either Oh
which will bring this amount or mor S
WAX HORSES for sale cheap. 40
dress c. II. JOHNSON. JR.. care ,a-i us
patch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,
PORT OF RICHMOND. DEC. IS. 1897.
ARRIVED

PORT OF RlCHMOND, OIO' 10 i''''
ARRIVED.
Cleaner Virginia, Porter. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers Ddi'iiiO''
Steam Packet Company. ,,.u,aaI
steamer Gulf Stream. Tunnel Phllaueii-
mia merchandise and passengers CiSue
Line. - cr,yes Norfolk,
merchandise and passehseis'
Navigation Company.
SAILED.
c.oorer Virginia, Porter. Baltimore,
nerchandise and passengers b"''i'
Steam Packet Company. Abbort
Schooner George r. Nreeidiu'
railroad ties; New YORK.
pORT OF NEWPORT NEWS DEL To-
By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Cleaner Elihu Thomson. Lynn. ro,r,
Scbooner Kate Il. Ogden, Allyn fol'i~
Schooner w. II. Bailey, New Beuloiu'
SAILED.
Steamer Nyanza, Havre.
Steamer Benedick, Rotterdam and Am
Steamer Elihu Thomson, Lynn.
schooner Henry Sutton, Boston.
Schooner S. Il. Kaplan, portsmouth,
Schooner Mariory Brown, Providence.
Schooner L. G. Gallard, Gloucester;
Schooner John Altman SaWyei' '''''e
Barge Nyack. Providence.
Barge Coal King, New York.
PORT OF WEST POINT. DEC. IS, 1897
(By telegraphJ
ARRIVED
Steamship Accomack, Thompson, NOT
folk: passengers and general cargo
SAILED.
ateamship Accomack, Thompson, NOT
folk: passengers and general cdTSo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
ursIyEss OPPORTUNITIES.

.-oo WILL BUY LIVERY OUTFIT:
u, So Racks. Cabs, 4 Sets Harness. Z
Horses. Stable Fixtures, Feed. &C. COST
a 600. satisfactory reason for seiilng.
'i'O''' ]. THOMPSON BROWN & co... >
de 19-1t lilo MAIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Richmond, Va, December Is, 1897.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry. 80 TO
CSC: mixed 81 TO 9Sc.; shortberry, 80 10
CSC: No. red CSC. Corn--White Virginia,
bag lots, 34c.; No. 2 white, 80 l-2c.; No. 2
mixed. 33c. Oats-No. mixed, q lie.
No. 8 mixed &c; winter seed oats, 30 TO
35c. Rye-No. 2 Sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
RANK STATEMENTS.

FPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
X, sTaTE BANK OF VIRGINIA, AT hiGh-
MoND, IN THE STATE OF H VIZ ;,1,,i
at THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS. loIh
y fSlH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

stats ~ VIRGINIA. city Of Riohmond-ss
We V,rginius Newton. president. ana
t. X. Sands, acting cashier OF .ws ear
apoN Nc Rove statement Ia true 10 tins
last ~ our knowledge and belief
President
T. X. SANDS,
Acting Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
BANK STATEMENTS.

DEPOT OF THE CONDITION OF
hTHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AZ
RICHMOND, IN THE STATE OF VIA 81
GINA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
DECEMBER L. 1897:
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T. H. SAY Acting cashier.

e,,hs.r,rad and sworn TO before me. this
lSth u"y u j. Z. NKENNpY. :.
Notary Public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing in not
less than ten years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Correc'-F F. srTTERD1Nd.
JOHN b. PURCElA
b. o. DAVIS,
80. Directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Old papers for sale At this e1ae&
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06

tA6 uzMe IS N666y a1Aeddd to read e f6liowsi
Section 81. At the opening of the polls, AFTER the
organization Of and in the presence OF the cleo
ton board, the inspector shall open the package Of
ballots In such . manner IS to preserve the seals
Intact. He ehall then deliver to the poll clerk of
the opposite political party from his own, twenty
nve ballots and to the other poll clerk the indei-
bile peecl for marking the ballots. The poll
derkS sAAll at once proceed to write their initials
IN fnk the lower left hand corner Of the baak
each Of said ballots in their ordinary handwriting
and without any Distinguishing mark Of any kind.
As eGch successive eiector~caIls for q ballot, the
poll clerk shall deliver to him the first signed Of
the twenty-five ballots, and the inspector shall
Immediately deliver 70 the poll clerks another
ballot which the poll clerk shall at counter
sss 81 o. e 4 seaa ?: ser
6ectionl2 II. That section g, chapter s., Of the
statutes of Oklohoma Territory OF 1893 be, and the
sazne 10, hereby amended to read as follows: SEQ.
ton 50. The county board of election Commits
sousrs Of each county ehall cause to be printed in
large type. on cards, in English and such other
language as they deem necessary Instructions for
the guidance of electors in preparing their ballots
They shall furnish IL OF such cards in each Of the
languages determined upon BY them to each Of the
election inspectors ct the same time they deliver
20 him the ballots for his precinct. Each inspector
aha cause 70 be posted, one of said cards in each
place or booth provided for the preparation of the
ballots. and ono of each kind of such cards at or
tho outer end OF the chute leading the poll
ing place and not nearer ssn 50 feet Of the polling
place and not less than three Of each of said cards
IN and about the polling place at the opening OF the
polls on the day of election. Said cards shall con-
tain full instructions to the voters to what must
be DONE as follows: First, TO obtain ballots for
voting; second to prepare the ballots for voting:
third, to obtain new ballot in place Of one acct
dentally defaced mutilated spoiled; also copies
of tectons A. 49, "a S. So and 81 of chapter g. stat
utes of Oklahoma Territory OF 1893.
Section lS. That section ~, chapter SO, Of the
statutes Of Oklahoma Territory of 1898, be- and the
same is. hereby amended to read as follows: Sec
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06

room at one time. On entering the room the
voter shall announce his name TO the pol clerks,
who shall register II. The clerk holding the
ballots shall deliver to him one ballot and the
clerk holding the pencil shall deliver 1t TO- him.
the VOTER siidlI Then ami without leaving Inc
room go into any of the booths which may be IN
occupied and indicate for whom he desires to
vote, by making cross with an indelible pencil
In the square Immediately proceeding their
names, and indicate his preference on any ques-
ton or constitutional amendment or other
special matter by making cross to the left OF
the words ssyes" and ''no'' under such questions.
All the voters in each voting precinct may vote
for one candidate for the office OF road overscer
In each road district in the precinct. Before
leaving the booths or compartment the voter
shall fold his ballot SO that part Of the face
thereof shall be exposed, and leaving the initials
Of the poll clerk exposed. and on leaving the
booth OF compartment shall return the pencil to
the clerk from whom he received the same and
deliver the ballot to the inspector, or TO the
Judge who may temporarily be authorized to
act for him, and who shall forthwith. In the
presence of the voter, and Of the election board
deposit the same in the ballot box; and the
clerk shall write the word voted" after the
name of the voter on the poll list; provided
however. that II any eiector shall show his ballot
or any part thereof, to any other person, after
the same has been marked, SO as to disclose any
of the candidates voted for such ballot shall not
be deposited in the box. A minute OF such oc-
currence shall be on the poll list. and such per-
son shall not be allowed to vote thereafter. The
yot er shall leave the room, but no voter TO whom
a ballot and pencil. or either. have been deliver
ed be permitted TO leave the room without voting
the ballot or returning 1t to the clerk from
whom he received the same or without returning
the pencil to the clerk from whom he received
it. Any voter who shall attempt to leave the
room with ballot or pencil In his possession,
shall be at once arrested on the demand Of any
member of the election board.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06
Absolutely Pure

Ludwig Edlnger. is absorbed at present
il the question: "Have fish memory ,"
and he has written to the Lancet to in
yite information on the subject. It
may seem a trivial question and the
brain of FISH maybe very small guam
tity, but a great many little thing in
nature are worth studying, and even if
the problem cannot be solved it will
give a good opening for fish stories.
Every disciple of Izaak Walton will
have something to say and anecdotes
to tell to back his opinions. There are
no fish in the neighborhood of Fleet
street, and, therefore, we cannot try
experiments. and the only contribution
we can make TO the discussion is to ask
why anglers have to be so particular
about the maize and color of their arti-
fetal flies If fish have no memory. II
fish have vision without sense of men,
DRY surely they would never discrim-
mate between May fly and a red
spinner and anglers would be saved
lot of trouble
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06

ton a. Any elector VINO IL Dina or o,n-fwlse
physically unable 20 properly mark his ballot, may
declare bis choice Of candidates to the three poll
clerks in tho booth, who shall, In the presence OF
tho elector and in the presence Of each other,
marx the ballot provided herein: and, ON re-
quest ehaI read oveF tosuch elector the names OF
the candidates as marked. No advice or inssruo-
tion of any kind Whatsoever shall be offered or
permitted by the election officers, by Thorn given
at the voting place, at any election, to any voter
entering said polling place for the purpose OF vot
ing. except To persons who are blind or otherwise
physically disabled, a. horeinbefore provided.
Anyone making a false declaration under the pro-
visions Of this section, shall, upon conviction. be
fined in any sum not exceeding twenty dollars,
and any poll clerk or poll clerks who shsll de-
ceive any eleosor in selecting or marking any bal
lot or msrk the same In aay other way than as re-
oue,ted By estd elector, shall be guilty of fell
opy and on conviction. shall be imprisoned in the
penitentiary for not less than one or more than
two years and be disfranchised for any deter
mined period for not less than five years.
Section IL. That sections q, 70 and AZ, of chap
ter g. and section g. of article ], OF chapter So of
the statutes Of Oklahoma Territory of 1855 and all
other acts and parts Of acts in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section IS. This act shSll take effect and be in
force from and after its p6ssage and approval.
wv JOHNSON, J. G. TOUSLEY,
President Of Council. Speaker of House.
Approved March llth, 1897.
WILLIAM C. RENFROw,
Governor of Oklahoma Territory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06

I, L. NJ. Cox, mayor Of the City OF
Wichita, by virtue OF the power vested
In me by law, do hereby make proclama-
ton to the qualified electors Of said City
os Wichita that there VIII be held on
Tuesday, April 9Th, A. D. 1897, an cleo
ton for the purpose Of electing the fol-
lowing officers. to-wit:
One Mayor in place Of L. NJ. Cox, term
expires April 18th.
One City Clerk in place OF c. S. Smith,
term expires May 25th.
One City Attorney in place Of Geo. w.
Adams. term expires May 18th.
One City Treasurer in place Of Finiay
Ross. term expires May 18th.
One member of the City Council for
each ward and one member of the Board
OF Education from each ward.
Also three 90 Justices of the Peace
and three 60 Constables.
Done at Wichita, Kansas, this 18th
day Of March, A. D. 1897.
L. NJ cox, Mayor.
Attest: c. S. SMITH, City Clerk.
162-tf
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TO THE POINT.
Dicks Remark Aft-r the Accident
Had Happened.


One Of the men employed in a GER
tain Yorkshire stone quarry is man OF
few words. Indeed, his popularity with
his mates has been Attributed to the
fact that Dick could never spare enough
words to get up a decent quarrel with
anyone. says Clips.
The other day huge block of stone,
weighing several tons. was being raised
by means of a steam crane. When near
the top the chain suddenly gave way.
Dick was at work 60 feet below when
the accident occurred. Fortunately he
realized his danger, though only just
in time, and sprang from the ledge on
which he stood to another at some dis
lance.
A second later and the huge block was
broken into thousand pieces on the
solid bed of stone
Trembling in every limb, the owner
of the quarry, who had witnessed the
affair, hurried to where Dick was stand
ing and seized him by the hand.
whatever would have happened II
you had delayed your leap a second.
Dick?" he gasped.
The workman glanced back at the
heap of debris on the ledge.
"a funeral" he replied, coolly, seizing
his pick and preparing to resume work.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06

mo, er-n-not exactly. Il Is the law
Of grayitation that causes all bodies
to-"
did natural philosophy make it go
up?"
NO; n-not exactly. That was force
transmitted to it BY my hand, and
Did natural philosophy cause it to
bounce when it struck the fioor?"
"No. n-not exactly. That was the
elasticity of the wood which"
did natural philosophy cause it to
make noise when il struck the floor -
"N-not exactly. That was the vihrs-
ton Of the"
Papa, what is natural philosophy ?"
Bobby, don't bother ne with your
silly questions II hear another word
out Of you I'll give you some of it with
my slipper"
Such is life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06
rhIRTY.JWO CHILDREN.
4 Vienna WOMAN Holds the Maternis
ty Record for Austria.

ty Record for Austria.
II any woman ever deserved well Of
her country, the lady in question is a
viennese who has just been described
by DIR. Alois Valenta in the Wiener
Medicinische Voehcnecrift. Her mer-
its consist in having given many more
subjects and soldiers to the emperor
than any Of his female subjects OF
course she is poor. As matter 81 fact,
she is the wife of needy linen weaver
Of Neuerchenfeld, in Vienna, and, if she
did not give her husband a big mar
rage portion, she presented him with
no less than 80 children. and she is still
comparatively young. being onlyin her
fortieth year. She has been the mother
of 90 boys and girls.
The birth of the 30 children<occurrcd
in this wise, and in the following or
der: At the first birth were born four;
at the second. three; at the third,
four; at the fourth, two; at the fifth,
three; at the sixth. two: at the seventh,
three; at the eighth. three; at the
ninth. two; at the tenth, three, and at
the eleventh three. The mother nursed
ell her children herself. Another
strange feature of the case Is that the
mother suffered from her fifteenth
year weekly. and sometimes daily, from
epileptic fits, which so far have not
been inherited by the children. She
herself was one of four al birth, and
her maternal parent in her time suo-
seeded IN presenting her spouse with 10
less than IS children.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-06


An irascibie man entered the sub
station exactly at four o'clock and. an
preaching the money order desk, polite
" requested the presiding genius to 10
sue him an order for $50, says the New
York Advertiser. Too late" said the
damsel. CURLY pointing with an ink
stained finger to the clock. The in
dignant man stormed, raved and finally
challenged the correctness of the time
piece The imperturbable lady smiled
The following afternoon, two minutes
before the closing hour, he again pre-
sented himself, and calmly asked;
Am / too late?"
'Only just in Gmc," remarked the
darnsel, Grossly.
Thank you. Now, miss, I must
trouble you to issue me so orders for
one dollar each"
"F-i-f-t-y!" gasped the horror-strick-
en- woman. Her tea had Just arrived
and was standing on a table behind the
screen. Surely you are joking?"
Madam" said the man, raising his
hat politely, courtesy begets cou.
tesy."