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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
IN THE HISTORY BUILDING.
AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF ARTr
Giles FROM NETWORK NOW
AT NASHVILLE

There Is fine collection Of historical articles
from NewYork to be seen In the History Building
on the Centennial grounds at Nashville.
They Of such value that the owners only
loaned them the condition that they would be
placed In a freproof building Only few Of the
most notable can be mentioned In detail
Among the old portraits those Of Colonel
John Chester and wife, bearing the date Of 1885, OF
William Patterson, one Of the trainers and sgners
Of tho Constitution Of the United States and OF
Martha Washington at the age OF eighteen.
The spyglass OF Benedict Arnold. which was used
at the time OF his treason, Is on exhibition There
II a fan one hundred years old. and a diamond set
watch two hundred years old A silver waiter
bears al Inscription Of presentation to Theodore
Van Wyck and the date l752 Everybody Is inter-
ested in John Aldens ,ongs and scarcely less 80
In cup made o: q piece Of the old ship Constitu-
ton.
A sword Is shown that captured from q
British officer by Colonel John Trumbul and sew
eraI OF this gcntemans sketches are also to be
seen. for 1t gems he was artist.
There is set OF spoons two hundred years OLD.
piece OF tree money representing value OF $40.
a tea caddy one hundred years DID, fifteenth :
tury gold lace bonnet that was used in Holland a
amrInt re- OF H1aes OF England that was male
IN l,s, and set Of stays that belonged to Margaret
The Mcintyre family Of New-York Is one Of the
Oldest f IA in the STATE. and some valuab
eril OF the most interesting to the Exposition.
m nner co strn contains mt IstSry Of the Ro;
embroidery bearing the coat OF arms of the McIn-
tyres ana executed by Katherine Mcintyre In l77S.
Nearly every one stops TO read the letter Of DIS
appointed over. IT Is dated April g. 1896. and IL
signed by Nathaniel Bloodgood one OF the most
interesting as well artistic exhibits In the build
ing Is bust OF the Confederate scout, Sam" Davis.
by by Zo,nay Young Davis was scout in the South
ern army. was captured by the Federals. and SEN
fenced 10 death at Pulaski. Tenn. a short distance
from Nashville. He promised freedom II he
would reveal the name OF the man who had given
MN the lnformato he carried in papers found on
ms person His reply has stamped itself on the
hearts OF every American who admres bravery: III
had thousand lives I would lose them all here
before ! would betray the confidence OF my In
FORMER MI Iolnay became deeply Interested IN
the story. ana finally decided TO make bust OF the
young hero. - 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
THE CONING EDUCATION.
SOCIETY. SAYS MRS. A. J. WELLS, MI 81 DE-
MADE TO UNDERSTAND THE
pL,1I'TIEI'I

Mrs A. J. Wells. of Syracuse, ~ Y, recently ue
livcred an interesting lecture on The COMING '|""
cation" Among other things she said'
First We should educate society INTO '"e
understanding Of the beautiful. until the mut'a'o'
Of an animal Is considered Il vulgar deform'tv' anu
not an Improvement upon Gods hahu'"o' n.
Women had 10 be educated past the rrehc" nee''
the 'Iaced-in waists and the Grecian bend ana We
do not despair Of the docked horse. 10 euu''s "e
home until a kind consideration OF the rights Vi Tue
helpless kitten. the baby and poor oid sla,. ins
are considered OF more importance than .sa mr,s
the piano: and the Golden Rule. with lts 40 u5ro
others includes the lowliest OF God creatiol ~
Indifference about the wrongs perpetrated upon the
he pess OF Gods creatures Is sin. ana inc horu
into realizing that open thy mouth for the DUMP
meant exactly as is written and that tne n any
lessons given by Christ on the loving care Oh ahi,
mails were not accidental. and II of importancee
enough for Him to speak. the pulpit that Is silent
Is not following the Masters example.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
TIE REAL PARIS CORSET.

Partisan Ideas Of fashion have so long held sway
over American woman that It Is not surprising 10
ind thst the real Paris corset Is to be ad'p'eu
for the season. 1t IL certainly artistic ana any
gown no matter how simple that is worn over H.
a, once assumes that ndescribable French air.
which is really due to the corset beneath. Inc
bust will be low. the front cut long ana the mp
extremely high, leaving perfectly free MP move
ment which in Itself should render walking more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF SUMMER
CAPE. NO TIA. FOR COUPON
AND IN CENTS

No other wrap can quite take the place OF the
cape. It is easily slipped on and or and It does
no. crush the bodice beneath. for both OF which
reasons It is eminenty TO be desired. and accord
ingly holds favor for cool days the season through
simple circular variety but the two generous box,
pleats Mt the centre-back form a novelty and ada
Greatly 70 the effect. The cape proper Is cut IN
two pieces only and has a seam at the centre Of
t%a hack The collar, which flares stylishly re-
'sres 70 he interined with taisrs' canvas through
ont and is also wired at the edge TO further insure
the correct flare $500, , - .,, 49,.
,,nsd throughout with plaid taffeta. A large. full
how Of ribbon finishes the collar at the back. and
~. ~ the sa me serve means OF closing al the
front while a quilting Of chiffon Is made to serve
as finish and rests against the throat gl7inS
TO make this cape for woman OF medium size
Iii rnnuire two yards OF nifty four-inch material.
MI nottern No flla IL cut In sizes for 49, a. 80.
az and 40 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
SEE THAT SHIP COME sAILIN'!

do yo' see dat ship come sailln'
When de bridegroom comes.
DO yo' see dat ship come salllh'
When she comes? .,
DO yo' see dat ship come salllh.'
DO vo' see dat ship come saiiih'
When she comes?
She Is loaded down with angels,
When de Bridegroom comes;
She Is loaded down with angcls,
Wien she comes;
She Is loaded down with Angels,
She Is loaded down with angels,
When she comes.
How yo' know dat dey ar angels.
When de Bridegroom comes;
How vo' know dat dey ar angels,
When she comes?
How yo' know dat dey ar Angels
How yO' know dat dey ar Angels
When she comes?
oh. I know dem by DER moanin'
When de Bridegroom comes,
oh. | know dem by deir moahhh
When she comes
oh. I know dem by DER moanin
on | know dem by DER moanin'
When she comes.
Nv brudder, will yo' be ready
When de Bridegroom comes?
NJ brudder. will yo' be ready
When she comes?
Nv brudder. will yo' be ready,
Nv brudder. will yo' be ready
When she comes?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

HINTS WORTH PLACE IN THE HOUSE
KEEPERS SCRAPBOON

Use coed white SOAP free from ros,n for pasb
ing blankets Slice It into a Kettle OF hot wate-
ana let 1t dissolve. Pour 1t into the tub and turn
on inc not water. which should be almost scald-
Ing Pnt In the blankets. covering the tub 10
Keep IN the steam. and let them stand about 1r-
teen minutes. Then souse them I'D and down and
turn them over. Rinse In a second NH ~ hot
w ,i,t nn ma, ammonia Rinse again in hot water
W w, 10 Dry DO not let the shine long on the
blankets as II yeows them '' " ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

ago Miss EldriiCe and Mr. Barnewall will be
cnapc Newpo s "a and the IN reception win follow at
the villa OF the brides mother at Genre POINT
Tao mirage Of Mss Enc Sherwood Williams TO
Ke,.ner Finch Gerry. will take place at o'clock on
Wednesday evening next 1T tho house OF the brides
mo,ner Mr.. T., ID. Wiliame. No. 81 West Ninety
Gfih-st. The Rev. George &, Belts, tho brides god
"a her, Will sfcla,e Mis- Nan Mckee OF Cha' les
ton, =, C., viii be maid of honor and the bride,
froom's brother Charles Hairs Phelps Cory, Will
be Lest man. There WIN be no bridesmaids r or
4 rc.red member of the firm OF Southland, Robert.
sJn & Co, of this ely, lie ID u charter member OF
the Doug.aston lacnt Cmb, aud also "a member OF
the NoW-Yo:I Naval Heserve.
To sn: ,:,cn, Is announced Ct William ]. Hlsgs
Of Mr cd 3.rs Stephen ]. fiigss. OF Cleveland,
AID Miss Agnes Douglass Owston daughter CT Mr..
and Mrs Charles " Owston. OF No s3i West
Esh,y-hf,h-st III. iess in IN business ho'e. and
l. It popular member of company ii. 'th Regiment,
ana several clubs. The wedding Will take place IN
october.
Formal announcement was made last week OF the
engagement of Miss Edith Tiffany. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dyer Tiffany. of the Fox
Homestead Westchester-ave.. this city. to Freder-
TEX r. Lord of Stapeton Staten Island Mr.. and
Mrs Tiffany and the Misses Tiffany are now at
Wanno Cape Cod, Mass The engagement mas
also been announced OF Mss MarsaIe, f h
daughter Of the late Aaron j. NanderpoeI Oh tn,s
city. Waldo Newcomer: of Baltimore Oiher en-,
Easements l'ist announce are ih " u tohn + Sel
.on of this city. TO George H. Donaldson. and or
Miss Corlnne Smith. daughter OF the late Dr Deie-
field Smith, Of Shrewsbury. y. j., TO the Rev A
d. Baldwin, of Newark.
Colonel Corbin Of Governors Island has Issued
invt atoms the wedding reception o! his daush-
ter, Miss Katharine Corbn. on Tuesday. september
: at 5 O'clock at his home Governors Island.
Miss Corbin's marriage to William tsher PARSONS
will he performed in the presence OF relatives anu
intimate friends short time before me receptom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
WOHEN on SCHOOL BOARDS.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OFFICE AS
VIEWED BY DR. MARY d. HUSSEY.

VIEWED BY DIR. MARY d. HCSSEf.
DR. Mary T.. Hussey. OF New-Jetsey' - ueep!
impressed with the idea of woman's Importance o"
the SchooI Roard She says. among other thlngs'
In republic the State has no more inlpoI AN
duty than the education OF Ks citzen ~
and as women are the GOd-ordained ihstr vi
youth they should have large snare Ill 'iie "ia"-
agement ~ our schools ,-.oras. IN them ~
nairiotic Citizens if not taxpayers. and mothers
should take n treble interest in their weliare -,
with res3ect for the institutions of their country.
when they see the genera TfhGireachinc effects as
TO institution with such idi-''"'s
school system?
THEY SHOULD BE WATCHED.
"schoo, officers and teachers should be watched.
No, only TO see they 90 wrong. but TO encour-
ago them when they do well. Many goou 'eao"e
ba. degeucrated from the lack OF THIS s''"u'a"''
"vhen the children were chiefly taught at nom"
It might have been wei to Sc T c mGdrsns But now
when they nil 90 out to school the '"o'le' '
shG@d surely loo" with their fixed principles and
.,tiIcd character cannot attend poiitleai ine Ale
ns ana come n,rn or whom they live how much less
o. ,nT hpy trust their little children with their un
formed n Ch@ 15a bocisns they 50 much
Think OF the influence a 'eac"e' may
sHS b mas has them under her authority FIVE hours ar
day five days in the week tS hu ngh she not be- the
for nsa , aar rI1e 10 be trusted? And when such
,char g. secured she should be hohoreu. ,o 20
~ arc men everywhere VINO are wins h, ~
n,sa tho schools 10 their political parry Guy
it does not seem pG 9, 70 me he children
In one great city men were eIefren mark as sig.
poaiu VA in one little village inc P nm IN "a
he BOARD wrote to the teacher' "V"oo' W."
on munday. !, o,,sssd with schools man
aoed Inv such ignorant men! , oouraqe than
Women often have more mora, cbiIdren Is al
MEN Especially when the welfare OF cn III school
nien ST rbis was shown in the case Oh q 1I. %
who SO neglected his duty nat "r nnves
read the newspapSIrs their hi Children from the
M schnS as they learned little besides m ns father
yet a MS voice in protest but Tere in public
woman viz rree,ed by a storm of corronorai.ane ,
applause when she had lhe r"m he profession
it, And me PIN faithful teachers are nnappre-
ciated. ora ,,othors and teachers there
sb"d be- conference in regard to tme children
most precious product Oh seek the power OF the
h h,iu 70 make their ideas enec'Ne'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
GLEANINGS or INTEREST.

There Is a little old schoolhouse near Ezra y b.
in which Miss Clara Barton taught IN her
Younger days The original building Is sun stand
ing but has been remodelled both inside ana Out
School Is still held there. and many OF the pupis
ro,, attending are grandchildren of those who
studied under Miss Ban lion. AZ,
To an intimate friend. still living there. Miss
Rarton often remarked ION my hft"enth DlrlhhaH
three notable events of my lifc occurred-l length
cnej nv dresses put up my back hair and took Il
boys school"
Through the month Of August the colored people
OF Uirhtstown and vicinity hold what they call
"bush meetings. every Sunday afternoon ana
evening.
The services consist OF sermon by a coored
divine and a great deal of singing by "singin'
club" Many of the hymns which they use are
familiar ones but the majority are quaint; weird
,mnns which they sing in the South. ana seem
ai,nost withou, rhyme reason" unless sung 10y
,bnso neople f. heir peculiar manner.
Tho i've fol. ing hymns are especially popular
with the cole. women:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
AUTHORS AND ARTISTS ~ FRANCE.

There PIC women authors and journalists in
France. nearly one-haf Of whom are nCvelists
Many OF the writer's come from the Department
The artists mostly found In Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
AHEAD or NEW-YORK WOMEN

Mrs Meredith Brown. OF Dunedin New-Zealani.
Is president Of the NewZealand Rational Dress So
ciey OF that city. However slow this mote coun-
try may be In other matters, the women are not
behind in matters OF dress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

graceful means Of locomotion than Is frequently
the case with The new corset Is an ~
Of James McCrcery & Co.. and Is caiIeu . tns
"Vesta." under which appelatop other Narie.ivS
have earned for the house a most meritorlous req
me-. ffot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
INTERESTING COMMUNICATIONS

To ,be Editor Of The Tribune -, ,.,,,
share with the women reaoers VI 'ou'
% I,ar,on,s Page the following extracts ir0ln
Oii'S .n- ,ror DR.. Elizabeth Blackwell the hrs'
rece"' h,s,c,an. now resident in Hastings Eng
wa h,, long practising her proiess'oh ~ Wv.
-, she has been to me the oes' VI "'
~" aa since the early hfties' ana i~>a>e
am -, reverence her words She says
49,. hscome a poor correspondents WIN 'noS T
navy 80 and trust for as the p!i .!! s,." .pp,as
Whopi large outlook OF the spiI 1870
ueE,.s md the openlhss III n;nns are ef he
eh,nt ~ so increase that oiu % those which
esiins wod na oresses eagerly forward ~ '"o'e WIN"
ar. before o Science" lectures. when pa s1,s
My ifu"arr.n nearly coming to their nos' naav
anu 'concluson, encourage "hc ~ '
coT &c "a, that science Ihust e .anar,te and IN
The I,a snlit No into entirely sel.i't.e ruth in
cannot y. spn,ons if We seek 10 attain W, ~, ,hor
dopchuei,it * A new idea. difncn't ~ D. nerma-
any secuu',a1 Vet II Is essential W 'ri ~ Il q
oughly grasp ~ the race So shall Woih ~ a. =, or
nent nye and il particularly heori,h ~ ma
Ions 10 raite medicine out Of the idp! ' -
uci ~ g. .hich IL hopeessly "anu shat santa
lion really means, VIZ, ~
~ The divine law OF hta''', - tho wonderful unity
7, Is IN INV mind proof or NC ,r,nit any help
rs ~ ,i iaw which will not peiIlh' " smsct.
OF tle i'u,a 10 nc outraged without the ~ Nsn
'ss ci,d, feIt throughout our noiaI ny.
women children and anirais ar ,,,ahe newer which
". a. tremendous awful imni' a-li'o, nan evil bv
pS nadn cod immca surahy stronger 'nd n.av. a.
an inexorablc decree which III INC Gil" ~
etrOys evil. $780,, couNrrIA T. HUeSEY.
Yours truly. Mis-. NO"->
East Orange. y. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
JESUS LOVE ME.

neither care for richness.
Nor neither dress so fine.
Rlt give me the garments Jesus give me-
Ere the sun refuse to shine.
Chorus: , a
Jesus love me, love iHe' io'e 'N'
Yes, lie love me.
Jesus love me. love me. love me-
Yes, lie love me.
Jesus love me. love me, love me,
Yes. lie love me. NJ
Jesus love me all the days OF my Nic'
7 haa one praying mother,
She prayed three times day. ,-,s
And the diamond window was hlsten
TO hear my mother pray.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

Alfred Manwarng Coats; whose marriage LOOK toUK
place N Flushing Long island. nearly two years
ago. Miss Eldrdge and Mr.: Barnewall VIII pe
married In the autumn in All Saints Memor,a "a,
Chapel. Newport. and the reception Will follow al
the villa OF the brides mother. at Cchre Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

tn .ho Editor OF Tho Tribune
ctr. Wa ba re al. read with much ln'ercst you'
ugb,frl articles on THE Time OF VIVA r'o"''''
| was especially pleased 10 see you COMMA N0
mon error as you do in this paragraph u-
like all the lobel!a family. the Lopea ca''''a'
"a an acrid poisonous plant though IL Is not pop"
,arlv recognized as SUCH while the harmless hsn',
shsde (soanuIn dulcamare) is universally resaroe"
as a most noxious poison
While travelling through the Rocky Mo""'''h
region | found the solanum nlgrum growing every
whore. especially In moist situations. This proves
,bat II T. indigenous IN this country and not miro
1uco1 from Europe IN Colorado the settlers were
n,aktne uies OF the berries This fact had double
interest II showed tha, they were no; poisonous
a, ieast when cooked-and 1t also proved the pro
uensi,y of Eastern people for pies. a..
Nv Tho by In.re l. slgit ind1vertence III me
Ter sweet a lii- name shows. Soanum nlgi u;-i
veas 5oubfless Wnat the writer had In mind.
Nav venture 10 feate BIZ OF experience. nave
hal some rather serious times with poison Ivy
.,ntu learned that the simple and effective remedy
uas bathing In hot water. When the hands were
swollen TO the poin; Of utter uselessness and the
sensafions were maddening ! plunged them into
water as warm as could be borne and held them
there until the itching and burning ceased which
was I'm four I'VE minutes. This treatment re-
nented three or four ,imc1 day effected a COM
nlntc cure IL Two days.
de,ct,ption few wcoks ago. 10 now in bloom and
the country ia full Of them. y one will look in the
,irht situations | have gathered them 10 various
speciss In Angus. and carly September At various
noiris from the Green Mountains 10 tbs Rockies.
Yours truly. oGOHVE ~ MARTIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

Mr.. Wh!teh0use also led the cotillon al the din
ner dance given On Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs
Anthony j. Drexel at their v!.le Sea View. when
the favorg consisted OF silver hat brushes. wands
tied with Bouquets OF natural flowers. silver cigar
cutters. six fags and stuffed birds on perches
Mr. ard Mrs Dr.xels guests at dinner numbered
sixty. On the same night Mrs. William Aston
gave another dinner party at Boechwood. her
guests. mostly young people, gong on aitcrwafd 10
Mr.. and Mr.. Drexels and the Casino dance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22

Future entertainments at Newport Include din
and luncheons almost without number. \ re-
ception with music tomorrow by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jacob Aston. board their steam yacht
Nourmahal; the wedding OF Miss Edith Blight to
William l.. Thompson. September !: the wedding
on September and the marriage Of Miss Lillian
Francis daughter or the late DR.. Samuel Ward
Francis OF This city and Newport, TO the Rev.
William Osgood Pearson OF West Roxbury. Mass,
on September IA. Invitations for the last-named
Valentine Mott Francis. uncle and aunt OF the
bride. who is also niece OF the late Ward Nc
Alliser The ceremony Will be performed In Trim
ity Church Newport. and Will be followed by n re-
ception at the home CT d.. and Mrs. Francis. In
Rhode ls.anG-aVc.
The engagement was announced In Newport last
week Of Miss Louie Douglass Edridge. daughter OF
the late Thorn AZ L. Edridge. OF this city and Now
p1rt, to Morris Rutgers Barnewal son Of Mrs
sorris Barnewal. Of this city, and brother Of Mrs
Evening journal., 1897-11-15
WITH AUTUMN LEAVES.
They May BE Used for Winter Decorn-
ffons.

They May BE Used for Winter DecOrn-
tiOns.
Gather basket Of the prettiest leaves
scarlet, yellow, russet and green
and gloss them by pressing gently with
n warm flatiron which has been rubbed
with white wax. A box of these waxed
leaves are beautiful for winter decors-
tions. Where one is too busy to wax
every leaf, good plan is to gather
sprays of the finest leaves and put them
10 press in the bottom Of a trunk or
chest. 1t will only take a moment TO
spread a newspaper over them and then
replace the weight of linen or clothing,
which viii press them smooth.
To decorate a room, take sheets Of tis-
sue paper, in warm brown or yellow
tints, and crimp them by crushing and
running lightly through the hands.
Tack these sheets on the wall in the
shape of panel, and arrange carefully
on it one or two choice unmounted pho
tographs. Brown prints of madonnas
are lovely on these panels, and cherub
faces are always effective. When the
photographs have been carefully put in
place with the tiniest little taclxs, fasten
UP your leaves with the points all sweep
ing one way, as If they were drifting
across the panel in the wind. In brown.
yellow aud crimson tints the effect of
this shower of leaves is so restful and
beautiful it is as if a little bit Of autumn
frolic and sunshine were painted on the
wall
a pretty letter case can be made Of
pasteboard and canvas covered with oak
leaves in old rose tints; and some dark
November morning, when the snow is
flying, pin your red and yellow leaves
to the white sash curtains, and see how
it will brighten the room. Frances
Bennett Galloway, in Farm and Fire
side.
Evening journal., 1897-11-15
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES.

The EpwOrth League OF the M. T..
Church gave an art exhibition in the
X. of p. Hall on Saturday night
Among the articles exhibited were pic
lures Of Bishop Brooks, Pope Leo.
President Mckinley end local Celebri-
ties.
Captain w. S. Hunter and Proprietor
q. n. Lewis. of a downtown restau-
rant. had an alteration on Saturday
|nieht in lhe restaurant, and it result
cd in Captain Hunter being elected
from the place by Mr.. Lewis.
\ John A. Schuhzrdt. Jr.. has the new
est baby girl in town, the youngster
having put in an appearance early Sat
urday afternoon.
. Louis Werss, the trolley mOtorman
whose arm was shattered on Friday by
ifhe explosion Of his gun. is resting
ieasy. and 10 is thought that his
hand can be saved.
Rev. l.. p. CorSran conducted ser
vices in New Castle jail yesterday, as
sisied by a band Of workers from the
church.
, About fifty New Castle Methodist
went To Wilmington yesterday to hear
R.shOp McCabe at Asbury Church.
Evening journal., 1897-11-15
TOOK HIS LAsT CENT.
One bartender Gets a Fair Price for
His whisky.

One bartender Gets Fair Price for
His Whisky.
The other afternoon about the time
the sun had warmed up Halsted street
pretty well a rather tough-appearing
citizen. who looked as if he might be a
blood relation to a tramp, slowly rolled
into a saloon. He went up to'the bar.
and, putting both his ragged coat
sleeves on the polished rail. he looked
the bartender squarely in the eye.
'Say. pard." he said. addressing the
drink mixer. you wouldn't take the
last cent feller's got fer a drink. would
you?"
You bet yer life I would" shouted
the bartender. That's wat we're run
min this saloon fer Did We t'ink we're
operatin' a charity health resort?"
''Well. guess I'll have TO have IL.
anyhow. Let 'er out" And the tough
looking man heayed heavy. ragged
sigh.
The bartender set out bottle of Hal
sted street whisky and the man poured
out about four fingers and swallowed
St at one gulp. He wiped his mouth
with the back of his hand. and, reaching
in his ragged pocket, puIAd out a cor
roded penny and laid ~ the counter.
There We are, old man. You said
you'd take me last cent fer a drink.
There she is. That's me last" he said.
The bartender reached for a club with
one hand and beer glass with the
other, but before he could inaugurate
a campaign the drinker had shot
through the door and vauished.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.