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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
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THE BANKING BILL

Teienfams from N"9"eN'
,r many papers throughout the cou"''s
yesterday. the Dispatch inciuoeu' s'a.e1
-, ,,e question whether President NC
,r,a,ov would send special message 10
coneress recommending the appointment
NJ n currency commission wooiu 10
nite,v decided this week. The ne" ~"
ytarald's Washington correspondent NV"
ever. goes further than this' dec'ai'"s'
49, does that the President has pracu-
cally concluded 10 send in within 'ne "eoN
his long-promised message con''' mug
banking and currency.
II e agreed en- all sides that '"e,'
&c no chance of getting through tne Sen"'e
v,oaspre for the appointment Oh d
commission, and there Is also
agreement that no currency ana D""A
inc legislation OF any sort Is "
.xnected at this session. Inc
- senators will fight the
oo,,,,,,ss,on proposition to the bitter eno'
or any other proposition that uoes ~
,rom;ea 70 accord silver its proper ioo0s
milton. , Tn tho
wherefore. then. the message? IN 'ne
-, ,o,oorams above referred ~
,s EXPLAINED that the Presioeh' 0'-,'
tod himself to the commission s'"en
t., his inaugural address, ana ui"' Wy
-o.o,,,,epdine of the appointment oi ="
,,,,ss,on &c demanded as an act Vi
oooa faith 10 the public, to say no'l'"e
~ the Indianapolis Sound-Mo"'!
vont,on. with whose proceedings ne
+. nnathv. The Herald's special no"
Gives n somewhat different ana
o,, moro comprehensive expiaha'io"
49,. presidents motive. ACCORDING u
.,,s snecial. the President mas ai'e"u'
,onred an administration currency INN,
20 he prepared by Secretary ""s0
-. o,oorts during the summer ior pro-
.o.,o, IN Congress at It's next SEES
s,or The President, continues inc sp
cial. may suggest that cohi''n''
investigate the whole subject Is oesiiao'e'
nc the expected failure OF CONGRESS ~
,,ra authority for the creation OF such
commission would afford the best poss'-
~ axcuse for carrying out the pro-
e,anme the administration has III manu-
No Doubt as the Herald intimates' pun
uc conviction of an earnest oesiic vi
,no mart of the President for currency
reform would crystalline public sen'i
mont in his support, as against |o'i
,,ross Put It Is a serious question ioi
the country whether he would NOT pe'
for perfect his bill quietly during 'h'
summer trusting to the support II may
Command on its merits when presented
N Congress next session, rather thai
nrecipitate a fruitless discussion or I'M
monetary problem during the preseh
session. If Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Gag
and other experts shall draft such
banking and currency bill as Will NEE
the demands Of the great business an
AGRICULTURAL public, the administrator
will find no difficulty in bringing pupii
opipion to its support. 1t would, there
fore. seem the part of wisdom Tor IN
administration to let the matter OF bank
ing and currency legislation alone unit
Congress reconvenes. At the same time
we are free 10 confess we do not beiieV
any system of reform that does nc
recognize the free coinage OF silver
1s TO / will meet the public demand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

De Zion chu'ch hab had anudder racket
in the fol-,
Las munf dey fined member by de
name err Littlesole.
An shortly ter de deaconship dey glib
do chap start
Ter fill de place rersined by Ebenezer
Bonypart.
De fust ercashion OBJ his sarbis happen
Sunday las,
His talent bein' in deman' de sasser To-
ter pass;
Dis 'uuired passn' down one 'fle, err
cordin' ter de rule.
An comm ter de udder by de outside
westerbule.
De deacon TUX de sasser an ter pass de
same bergin,
A-keepin' time mos graceful ter de Jing-
lin er de tin,
An ven he roach de westerbule an
pars de do'way froo.
De parson, sorter naryous, watch de
udder appychoo.
He watch an watch, an people In de on
collected pews,
Dey stretch DER hans erwaitin' TO a
Twen suddintly ole Jinglejaw, he riz
up wild fuss,
An holler'd "Hi! De deacon's sloped!
Run out an grab de cuss"
Jehoserfat! Dere nebber wuz no bene-
dicshun sent
A congergashun out so fas' as dem ar
sinners went, .
Dey kim out like de contents oh 40
| FOUNDER gun,
An arter Deacon Littlesole dey started
on de run.
Fust Elder Lmberheel he hab dc call;
den Brudder Slope
He led 'em by 2. yard, twell long kim
Sister Antelope;
An. she an Superintendent Scud, dey
made er fiyin' break.
An, TUX de frtmt wild ninety-sebben
sinners in DER wake.
Dew shassay froo de con fiers an dey
lump de medder rails
Attracted by de sight er Deacon Little
soles co'tails.
An, ebry time dey'd gain, he'd drap a
copper fom his hat
An den dey'd stop de chase an go a.
skummershin TO dat.
sakes, Wuzn't dat err race? De landscape
nebber look so spry,
AS wen dem sinners an dem saints wen
amber,atin' by;
But sho. Dey nebber kotch de chap
Dew Farm fom 'Squiah Brown
De deacon wuz er bank-cashier dat ski
rom Swindlerstown.
Sense dat. ole Parson Jinglejaw hab tul
il in his pate
Ter double-Jint er rope eroun de mai
dat pass de plate;
An whilst he rambles down one Tie
de parson Stacks II slow.
But nebber loses grip twell he com
In de udder do.
WADE WHIPPLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

The Georgia Bar Association at us
recent meeting, discussed the defects Oh
the criminal laws of that state. Espe-
cially was it deemed desirable 10 eAHe-
di,e the trial of negroes charged with
"the usual crime
Here In Virginia our county courts
may institute instantaneous proceedings
against such offenders. Our law Is q
new one and good one. No law could De
more expeditions. 1t has already pre-
vented several lynchings.
AS we have said before. continuances
In Georgia are the subject Of complaints,
as they are down here. Virginians and
Georgians both are easy going peo-
nile. and the custom has been for judges
10 be very tolerant with counsel In theiE
excuses for continuances. The cost Is
rarely counted. though oftentimes 1t Is
considerable. We do not know how II
is in Georgia, but In Virginia these costs
all fall upon the State Treasury, moi
upon the City or County Treasury. II
the law were different. we imagine thai
contlnuances would be harder to secure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Profession and Practice.

Flasher: ] once thought Stamper was
a square man, but like all other men
that attain TO public office, he has proven
false to his professions.
Dumbleton: You must be mistaken IN
that conclusion. I have always 1ouhd
him true to his word.
Flasher. No. I'm not mistaken at all.
When he was canvassing ior inc pos'
mastership he told every one that ne
believed that public Office was a pubic
trust" but when he got the appoint
mont and I went to him as one OF the
public to get trusted for $40 worth OF
stamps he gave me fiat refusal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

II is a great pity that the Declaration
of independence or some other "'''
legislation cannot free Richmond from
the nuisance which drovers inhict upo"
us. We have been too tolerant OF inns
imposition. The drovers ought to be al
Lowed to use our streets for this pur-
nose only during certain hours OF the
day. In all cases they should be re-
oulred to employ plenty Of competent
help. instead of few inexperienced
boys. Again, where sick ANIMALS oie III
their tracks, their carcasses shouid DC
removed forthwith, and not allowed 10
lie at peoples front doors. almost 1or
hours and hours.
The time has come for the public 10
rise up and demand protective legislation
at the hands OF the City Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

The closing exercises of Miss Fannie
Tayior's music class were held Friday
night at the hall of the Richmond Music
Company, No. 2l3 east Broad street. The
exercises were interesting throughout,
and a delightful musical programme was
rendered by several members OF the class
during the evening.
A gold medal for the best percentage
during the session was awarded to Miss
Norma Atkinson.
After the exercises. refreshments were
served to the members of the class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Among the SchOOners.

seltzer Complying his fourth schoonep'
7 hat in der baper gereated 1t dot In dis
groundry already vas blenty adooltera-
lions in pier.
Schneider (who has had occasion TO
doubt the sincerity of his capacious
frlend): Yaw, ond / hat 1t also gesehn
dot dere vas in adoolderations blendy
pier. py shiminy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

amendments a. the people demand. most
OF tho regret that the Landmark has AZ
the defeat Of the constitutional conven-
ton question should be removed.
The Dispatch thinks that 1t wouio DC
right and proper for the Roanoke conven-
ton to endorse and reafiirm the chicago
platform, and we also favor declaration
,,ron the question of retrenchment and
constitutional amendments.
What are the views OF the LANDMARKS
These we should like to know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

Tho Prince of Wales Is reported to be
wearing a fluffy beaver. 1t is possibly IN
compliment to Uncle Sam. by way OF
return for all the nice things said ana
done by this country recently IN honor
of Victoria. At any rate, it is the Uncle
Sam beaver that Wales threatens to
make fashionable again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Reduce Expenses.
Oouisa County News.)

We do not expect our delegate to the
Legislature to do too much; we simply
want him to cut a pretty good size figure
in bringing about true economy and re-
duction of expenses. 1t Is time that the
election of a member Of the Legislature
should mean some good to the Taxpayers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
HrnfIiutcd.

The redskins ripped the welkin with
their war-whoop till the air
Seemed to curdle with the terror or
It's SPELL
Then their faces blanched, and paralyzed,
they scattered everywhere
A tourist had let out college yell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
sI1NDAY JULY 4, 1897.

we do not desire our correspondents
10 burden their dispatches with resolu-
tions of instruction passed by Demo
cratic meetings in electihg delegates 10
the Roanoke convention. IT will be sufli-
Gent for them to state for whom In
structions. If any, were given, and omit
the preambles and resolutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
GLEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE,

WATKINS. SCHUYLER COUNTY. " TorK
Central. Pennsylvania, and Lehish val,
lev railroads; 400 feet above sea; no
malaria: new water-works supp I,;n, Is
mountain spring water; sanitary p iuiliH;
isbing: COO acres, including the FAMOUS
watkins Glen. Popular prices speciai
rates for excursion parties j. X. hEE-
NAN. formerly Hotel Chamberlain, man
ager Address w. u. ROBlNoON;o rro-
prietor. > - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Too Limited.

Adler: You gave me TO understand that
YOUR roommate, Bloomer, had no ear Tor
music; / think he carries a tune very
well.
Sadler: Yes, but he doesn't carry II
far enough; if he would carry his tunes
out to Alaska, there would be fewer frac-
lures in the local acoustics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Then and Now.

She saw my worth, she used to say py
looking in my eyes:
That's when our vows were young Oh
Cupid's docket;
Pat now to find the same. she doth an
other way devise
When I'm asleep she looks INTO my
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
MILLBORO' SPRINGS.

One of the most charming retreats n
the Virginia mountains. Cool. bracing af.
mosphere Five kinds of mineral waters.
Terms very low. Special rates % fanI.
lies and large parties. Send for booklet.
Mrs. NJ. j.. DAVIDSON. Proprletrsss.
MILFORD Springs, Bath county Va
nv 5.W FESu2f. n,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

High altitude, purest mountain ar,
exempt from malaria. epidemlcs, anu ar
moving incests; climate cool, inVlgoratins;;
and delightful; company large, select. ana
entertaining; amusements varied; Iak sa,s
as a whole making 1t one or virgins .,s
most delightful resorts. Send tof iii ,a,,,
rates JAMES A. FRAZIER.
ie Bpm managing Receiver:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

And now for the American jubilee. IL
may not wind up with an Aldershot. but
IL IS safe to say 1t will end with all more
or less shot-the little boys with fire.
works. the old boys with fire-water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
IyTERMONT HOTEL.
CONVICTION. VA.

The most comfortable resort on th'
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. Large
airy rooms, luxuriously furnished: excel,
lent table. hot and cold baths, hydraumiic
elevator. electric bells, attractive pau,
room, and good music. Cnaiypea.e an ~
i,tbIa snrinpss near hotel. For terms adj
dress WALTER X. COONII,
q, %, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
At Uar HarbOr.

Ouester: There's Fitzsimmons, the
cbampion pugilist. / wonder what he
can find interesting at place like this?
Jester: He is evidently interested in
seeing the waves lick the shore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

It is predicted that when Wales sue
ceeds his mother, his love for horses VIII
guarantee his having a stable throne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

He tipped the flowing bowl In iiie'
And when his mortal clay
Has been inferred, his epitaph
Was spirited away
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
Change of Feature.

Griggs: / tell you what 1t Is, Slipper
has a great nose for investment; he has
recently acquired a waterfront.
Briggs: Don't say! He must have
changed his nose since saw him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
ADVERTISING RATES
xrAI.r INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation. PAYABLE III %
vance rs words or iess)'"..'. 80. ~ adj
Above rates are for "every DAY o.
settlements running c,nsecutiveiy.
p.sa,nr notices in reading-natter W. ps
49,. ,,ra. or less. 81: IN nonpariel. iea'e''
nye lines or less. % cents ,sbea
card of rates for more space iu'i''''
m application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
SUMNER pOtRDINC.

A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUMNER
Boarders can be accommodated at "A cl.
pacious and pleasant residence Is mills
from Frederick's Hall, Louisa county
Good neighborhood; unexccptionable cu.
sine. home-raised vegetables fruits milk
etc. For terms address as above
Mrs. ALEXANDER q. TRICE
je aD-Suit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

Our employees take but one holiday IN
the year-Christmas-Day. They VIII,
therefore, work tomorrow, and Tues
days issue will appear, as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

In a recent issue. the Nashville Ameri-
can stated that Tennessee furnished to
the Confederate army 10000 men ana
TO the Federal army $4,000 men, during
the war period of 1S61-65.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
fJss.1s.2o. so-Jy 4,i4,ts.ss-Au

PARTIES DESIRING A COOL. COM.
Portable homo for the summer In the ~.
nowned Green Springs section OF tht
State. near post-ofiice &C., Will do vel
TO write for particulars TO
FRANK g. MORRIS.
~ Ate Trcvilian's Depot Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
STOCKTON HOTEL,

CAPE MAY, y. j..
DtrectIy Facing the Ocean.
Unsurpassed for grandeur of proportions
and elegance of appointments; one tnit ,S
of mile OF spacious porch. suites WIZ"
private bath. Booklets and rates on dppn-
cat,on HORACE NJ. CAKE,
AZ 97.aat Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
THE ROssNORE,

CORNER TENNESSEE AND PAClfiC
avenues, Atlantic City, n. ).
Near the beach. s. S. PHOEbuo'
Formerly Of the Hygeia Hotel, OLD POINT
Comfort Va jy 1-2w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

Commercially considered, kisses might
be classified as pressed meets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

cleanliness is next TO goodness" said
the barber, as he drew the towel from
under the domnie's chin and beckoned
to the street-sweeper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. Sls EAST BROAD
STREET.
wrsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

The perfumer is man OF something
more than common scents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
SUMNER BOhRDI>G

AT OAK GROVE, ON CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio road about 40 miles from Rich.
mond. Large, cool rooms; shady yard.
healthy section; pleasant location. good
board. Terms moderate. Mrs. r. W.
PARRISH, Bumpass, Louisa county. Va
~ 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
ROVE BOARDING HOUSE
no.NoKE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS,

t. Hotel and Springs,
Mnftn111n Inn Rockhsh Gap. Blue
l'lUuEtUlu AOP Ridge Mountains.
Elevation 1000 feet. delightful summer
resoft. Fine views: strong Chalyeeate ana
ether waters Within sight OF junction OF NOT
roiIwayA Oniy 100 miles from Richmond.
Reason able rates. Address W.
MASSIE & CO., Alton, Va,
nv 23.FSu6W4m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

MANDOLIN, GUITAR. AND BANG
taught during the summer months 90 "a
west Main street bv Mrs. j. II TOW.
KINS. Special instruction given TO those
desiring TO teach. Reduced terms ~
summer course. IS f-lr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
BOARD.

TO PEOPLE SUMMERING NORTH.
Handsome rooms, with or without bolrl.
q minutes from Manhattan and Consy
Island beaches. Quiet house Central
location. Everything first-class. Adlre.
Mrs. GEORGE S. PEDUZZI. 90 and u
south Oxford street, Brooklyn, y. Y.
a. 81 g-faf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

This country is great on variety in
tariffs--tariff for revenue, tariff for pro-
lection, and now tariff for the trusts!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

The professional billiardist's pastime
gambling on the green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

All letter. and kilograms must DC ,S Sv-
Messed TO TIE DISPATCH coMfI.N
Rejected communications Will mol 10 IT,
furned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

p.so,ution. of respect to deceased
members passed by societies eoipoia
tons. associations. or other orsan'1a-
lions will be charged for as advertising
xnatfer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

AN letters recommending candidates FOR
oosce must be paid for 10 insure 'hei'
publication. This is long standing ruie
of ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
COLONIAL my.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA.
Special inducements TO summer boarlers
Apply TO j. ID. G. SPENCER.
~ i-Su&Wit Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
ACTON HOUSE,
fe Ppm

OPENS JUNE 1ST.
Board at reasonable rates.
JAMES II. COOLIDGE,
Alton Depot,
"a ta.9m Nelson county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04

A LIMITED NUMBER OF BOARDERS
INV m the beautiful FISHER COTTAGE,
Virginia Beach. The cottage is newly
buiit. nicely furnished, and very attrac-
five Location especially desirable. Sea-
food specially Terms reasonable.
references exchanged and required. Adj
dress Mrs u. n. ROBINSON. $50 west
Grace street, or Mrs. s; II. BOYkIN, PIG
south Third street. Richmond. Va; or
either at Virginia Beach, after July is''
lie 29-Tu, Tn Su&Tu4t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
,,ECuuMs-RIyER HOTEL

furn,shes,good. comfortable board on the
most reasonable terms.
je l1-F', Su&:WlOt {. II. PRIZE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15

According to all accounts Cecil
Rhodes is actually savage in his hatred
Of women, or rather of woman in the
abstract. A nurse who was in a nursing
community in Cape Town when he met
with his serious accident while out rid
ing tells the following story of him
''Hc was carried home unconscious with
badly dislocated shoulder. A telegram
YVES Immediately dispatched for q
trained nurse. When the telegram ar
rived, great CONSERVATION prevailed.
No one but the sister in charge Ga wo-
man of 90 years experience and a spe-
ciaily gifted nurse) could be intrusted
with so important case. The pre-
mler's life was in danger; everything
else must be set aside Just as she had
made arrangements to start came a Sec
ond telegram saying. DO not come In
the meanwhile Mr.. Rhodes had recov-
| cred consciousness, ard, realizing how
i'll he was, his first words We're. Let
no devil of q woman be sent for No
one dared disobey him. The conse.
| queDccs were that rather than submit to
| be baEOaged he three times ordered the
| surgeons bGndiwCrk to be undone; SC
that he has to endure the Inconvenience
CT an unset shoulder blade for the res,
| of his life because he would not submit,
| to u woman nursing him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
Kn.cAea Out With One BLOW.


A cutting story is being told at the
expense Ct = well known Louisville
man, who is something of beat as
well as a bore.
A wealthy man from the east was in
the city short time ago, and during
his stay the Louisville man did his best
To get his friendship preparatory to bor-
rowing gcodly sum Of money. He
showed the eastern man all about the
town, saw that he was admitted into
the sacred precincts of the clubs and
took care that he had good time in all
respects. The fastener was charmed.
He had often heard of Kentucky hospi-
tally, and his greatest expectations
were discounted by what the Louisville
man did for him. He was no fool, how
ever, and it was not long before no
learned that his alleged friend was sim
ply laying trap for him.
Ono day, when the Louisville man
thought his way to the rich mans pock-
etboOk was clear. he preached the sub
ject of loan, doing this, of course, in
the most artistic and seductive manner.
The rich man appeared much impressed,
bat when the story was ended he said
simply:
Excuse me a minute while I &c
across the street and get drink. -
When he returned, the Louisville
man had vanished. The GOODNESS of the
easterner who could announce cold
bloodedly that he was going to drink
alone had got under the cuticle of the
schemer louisville Commercial.