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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
AT PRESIDE.
Thousands of Citixcns Turn Out TO
Hid the Boys Good-byc.

San Francisco, May -. The presidio
was tho center of attraction today. The
published report that the First regiment
OF California volunteers would embark on
the City of PelSin tomorrow drC~ thousands
OF people to their camp to say goodbye.
The sun came out warm and the island
was soon as dry as hone, As early at 3
o'clock the cars leading to the Preside
We're jammed with people. and all day long
the same condition OF affairs prevailed
Services were held by the different regi-
ments on sleeping hillside al one end of
the camp. The men stood at place rest
and responded to the patriotic uttorances
OF their respective chaplains. At the con-
| clus,on OF the services the various regi.
m6Iw marched In review. each headed BY
its band, The reviewing officer. Brgadiev
General 0us, was highly released at III,
| soldierly bearing of the tronps, and com
| plinented them on their proficiency In tn,
esolutiOns and atctics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
SPANISH BtNCoMnI1.


rive al manila
London. May ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Hong Kong says: SPAN
iard5 in Hong Kong and Manila openly
boast that fleet of Spanish warshlDs Is
on the way to Manila
Money ls being spent in brlblng the In
feror leaders among the Insurgents.
There Is some anxiety here because of
the non arrival OF American troops and the
American consulate Is crowded with vol
unteera. United States Consul Wildman
is on duty night and day.
An American miner from Philadelphia
has arrived here. For several years ~
managed coal mine near Cebu ana the
spanish authorities, fearing ho Won sup
ply the American flret, expelled him.
He reports that food Is scarce at Cebu.
Flour Is very high and potatoes can not be
bought. The Spanards are themselves
directly responsible for the rcvol, OF the
Cebuans. as the latter gave them help dur
ing the recent insurreetlou ana were IA re-
tam promised regular pay AMI that their
families in their absence should be cared
for They will also be exempted from
tribute. After seven months absence. dur,
ing which they received no pay they re-
turned home to find their families starry
Ing and to be called upon for tribute.
| They have risen against Spain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
THE MONTERREY
Ordered tn the Philippines as Pre-
cautIunnry Measure.

Especial Dispatch to The Pnst and New York
Herald Copyright, iS9S. by James Cor
den BcnnettN
Washington, May 22.--While the Monte
rey has been ordered to proceed 10 Manila,
1t does not necessarily follow that the au-
thorities have confirmatory information OF
the reports that the Spanish fleet is bound
for the Philippines; as a matter of fact,
the dispatch OF the Monterey was in the
nature Of a precaution With her in the
Philippines, supported by the Ave pro
teoted cruisers and three Sunboats. Rear
Admiral Dewey will be able to defeat any
force that Spain may collect and send
against him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
ClHANS II MENICO.
4 Large Number of Refugees Have
sought safety In Fltght.

Mexico CITY, May ga large number Of
refugee Cubans are now in this city,
among them many wealthy families. who
have succeeded in bringing away with
them large part OF their property in a
portable form, Some will probably remain
and go into business. but the ma ority con-
ti<ntly believe that within few months
the United States viii have conquered Tia
island and they can return then.
The reports nersistently circulated In the
United States to the effect that Americans
are in peril OF their lives here from the bol-
licose Spaniards are pure fabrications
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-.-7--777177-1-
FNRoM THE TRANsvAAL.
synopsis of the uepIy Made to Cham
bcrluin's speech.

London. May 2S.~-The Pretoria corres-
pondent Of the Times Gays; The Star pub
lishes without the knowledge or approval
OF the government, the text of the reply of
the South African republic to MIR. Chamber
lAins speech, The note justified the Trans
walls contention OF the denial of Great
Brltain's suzeiainty since the convention
of 1854. and quotes letter from Lord Der
by written IN 1882 which iacontends shows
that Lord Derby Intended No abandon III,
suzo rainty The note reitcrates the eharg,
that british officials countenanced the ia
mson raid and reaffirms the claim OF tn,
| Transvaal's right TO arbitration.
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STATE.

vatersrou, did some damage to lands ana
CROPS IN Bastrop county.
confedtrate monument at sherman was de-
dirajco with appropriate ceremonies
Murderer Burt has written statement ~
which Nc seeks to fasten his crime on mE''l-
cal persons.
A movement towprd monument Tor *
Goyerno, Roberts started by Austin li"yers'
Suit for back ta>cs in which every leNas
mr,dcifality is interested is on trial at "a'-
weston.
pa,ges to move the Rough Riders from Cal
weston TO Cuba have been secured by the
government.
Tho Cotton Belt railroad gives out the first
OF it's crop reports
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
A NIGHT CHASE.
The San Francisco Tries to Over
hnMI n niy stcnmcr.

Proyincetcwu, Mass, May 22.-The cruis-
that she slgrluru' a t,s5.se--t---s $4,000.
large steamer sailing in the opposite direc-
ton about thirtyhve miles of Boston
light. The San Francisco trained her guns
on the steamer, started in pursuit at eigh-
teen knots per hour and she kept her in
range of her searchlght for a time, but
could not overtake the fugitive. The Off
Gals think she was friendly vessel whose
officers may have taken the San Francisco
] for q hostile ship.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

avg are Ahout tn Reach an Agree
men' Concerning Africa.
London, May 22.-The Times this morn
ing edltorially dismisses as premature the
rumor TO which The Paris Figaro gives car
denee that an Anglo French agreement has
been signed with reference TO the West Al
rioa complications, but it says that an
agreement is evidently near completion
and that the statement of the Figaro /.
doubtless derived from trustworthy sources
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
THE JASON.
The Old Monitor IL Again in Service
and VII Defend New York.

Philadelphia. Pa. May 22--The old sin
gle turret monitor Jason. which has been
undergoing repairs and refitting at League
Island navy yard. left for New York This
morning in tow of the tug Pioneer. Good
time was made down the river, and at 80
O clock tonight they passed out the Della
ware eapes. The Jason's crew is made up
OF former New York naval reserves from
Rochester and Brooklyn, but now regularly
enlisted in the navy and is commanded by
Lieutenant Fickbohn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
rlIr rnxAs rnoors

THO FIRST Texas IS settling down into camp
70 itnc at Mobile, Ala.
The second Texas has arrived at Mobile'
wiz be given quarters next to the First re4l-
mont.
The Rough Riders put in the day furnishing
Sights for the visitors, reading and sleeping.
Young man at Camp Mabry has been ar
rested for sleeping while acting as sentry.
Two cayalrymen were hurt at Camp Mabry
by being thrown ron their horses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
SOUTHERN BIBLE "
prorrn mmc for the ~
Has Bcen ma

lIGS rxs.. f'1a
Washington, May ~ ,,,,,,,
American Society oil h' w.. I'D
located in this city mar ,ss,,, 81
nrogramme of the sou i,,,,s ~
which meets in ,r,,"itsi y
Hon William Lindsay -, 90
tor from Kentucky. WI, ''Aers
course. discussing ln Ions
and American Institu.arrso d ",
Among other lectur. WilssD y
tstion are: Bishops "K ~,
Drs, ]. e. Gilbert, ss.rsuooa 2
Hamlin, j. T. WINES (,
John Eaton. ill be dN.j
The assembly wiz IN and ~
schools each forenoon :. srncon.
| ferences in the i1t,esssticslly y
rsopls are enthusiast y
| The conference. --.-'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
nLANCO,s RErORT.
Says the American ships ShcIIcd the
Forts nt NcuNitn~.

Madrid, May ss.--il a. m.--An official
dispatch from Captain General Blanoo says
some American warships shelled the forts
guarding the water approach TO Neuvitas.
province OF Puerto Principe, last night.
Senior Castillo, the Spanish ambassador
to France who was recently offered the
portfolio OF minister for foreign affairs. had
a long conference with the premier. Senior
Sagasta. Absolute reticence is observed as
to the matters discussed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

New York. May 2s.--The United States
commerce dispatcher Columbia. which has
been at anchor at Tompkinsville coaling
and provisioning. after tour OF the AT
lantic coast. weighed anchor and went 10
sea tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

Chndrcn's nay services at shearn Meth
odist church.
Itocp u, Firth United states Cavalry passed
through last night to New Orleans.
pHltor j. c. Mason OF the Central Christian
church preached his ninth anniversary ser
mon.
Proposed entertainment By Harmony lodge
Knights OF Honor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
MARYLAND TROOPS.
Troops Ordered to Fortress Monroe.
The Naval Reserve.


Baltimore, May 22.--Orders were received
at Camp Wilmer today for the First regi-
ment, out Of which the two battalions OF
infantry to Captain Maryland's quota OF
volunteers were formed, to proceed to
Fortress Monroe, The command will leave
here on Wednesday, One hundred and
eighty additional members of the naval re-
serves have been mustered into government
service and required to report on the re-
| ceiying ship Dale, awaiting formation of
| the Chesapeake bay mosquito fleet. or
| rather assignment from the navy depart
| ment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
A LEGEND FROM MANILA.
II is 10 the Eject that Dewey May
lie NioNn In.

lie ftioNn In.
tSpecial Cable to Tho Poet and New Yor,,
Herald. Copyrighted. 1898, by James 60,
dor Bennett,
Cadlz. MAY 22.-It is said here that there
are mines in Manila harbor that We're not
exploded when The American fleet entered
the electric communication being out of or.
der. This has, so 1t Is reported now been
rectified and preparations are complete tc
give Admiral Dewey warm good by,
should he attempt to leave, This runor
will bear big lump of salt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

Feels Sure that Ccrvera's Fleet Will
BE Caught.
WILL BE IF II IS AT SANTIAGO.
uu, NnvnI Expcrts DO Not believe
that the spnninrds Have stayed
10 he Caught.

Especial Cable to Tho Posi- and New York
herald Copyrighted. 1895, by James Cor !
don rcnnett.)
he appaudlng kdrhraY u@fTertcs ssra'eS'
in running to Santiago dc Cuba when 1T
learns that American armorciads are now
IN an nrobabnity off that harbor blockad-
ing him therein" This statement was made
to me today by high official of the navy
5enortmept apropos of The Post and Her
alas publication this morning setting forth |
French ridicule and criticism of the efforts |
os 4he American authorities to capture tho
Spanish feet,
| "rhe naval war board" he continued
feels confident that II the Spanish really
did 20 into Santiago dc Cuba they wi'l
never come out again, unless they do so to
be destroyed"
In fact. the naval war board seems to be
so certain that the Spanish fleet is at San-
tago do Cuba and will become the prey
of the American armorclads that its mem-
= bers are stalking their highest hopes on
tho success OF the naval expedition at
= tempted. That expedition has been care
II fully planned and all that is necessary tc
II make it successful. members of the board
declare. is the presence of the Spanish
1t lleet there,
:. Naval experts outside of the board be
IS lieve there is grave danger that Admira
"a Cerevas. not desiring TO he caught in
a trap. has flown. and that the naval wa
board viii have to perfect another beauti
ful piece of strategy before ii catches tn,
Spanish fleet.
London, May 23.--The Times this morn
oil ing. in an article reviewing the war, take
y It for granted that Admiral ervera's squad
Nv ron ooaled in Venezuelan waters from fou
III British Golfers. Il suggests that the cruis
ers Nizcaya and lnfanta Maria rereza risk
~ cd disadvantage in being reported there
ma in consideration OF their ability To sen
Ia dispatches to General Blanco and To hay
ms devious, and TO have landed at Santiag
81 ON the 18th.
The Times says; II it took 4 longt
route to escape observation, Admiral Ce,
yera's force has been excessively delibel
ne crate in its movements and his fast cruis
ers have not Yet shown great speed, IL
lai strategy, SO much hoasted at Madrid,
,ys not yet apparent, Possibly his movemen
rts are hampered by the torpedo boats, bl
-. the extreme sowpess in her OCEAN steam
NO. ing destroyed his chance of delivering
to, blow al Key West.
Ne The high speed OF the spanish cruiser
IA so far has not been turned 10 any aocoGl
ny. aud although its arrival at Santiago ,
ne Cuba may have some moral value in a
surfing the Cuban garrisons that they a
not abandoned. no naval object seems
have hcen attained. The United Stat
tes commanders know where the enemy is al
have bad time to concentrate superb
n'S forces and to discover their vulnerab
ING points.
Az Discussing the problem Of blockade
10 Admiral Ceryera at Santiago de Cuba
Ian attempt to force him to give battle, Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
Autonomis, Hound for spn,n.

49, 17F- " tfNSNV IitVU lt5s,T
kingston, Jamaica, May 22.- Senior Ar
turo Amblard, the autonomist leader aud
secretary of Justice in the Cuban cabinet.
arrived here today from Vera Cruz on the
french liner La Fayette, which left Ha-
sana May ,. Senior Amblard is bound for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
THE CHATTANOOGA ACCIDENT.
Report of the Wreck TeIegrnphed 1,
Secretary AIuer

Washington, MAY 22.-The secretary of
war today received a brief telegram from
General Brooke. confirming the repor, ~
the accident at Chattanooga to train car
rying Missouri volunteers. He stated that
one man was killed and four injured. The
injured men were cared for at the hospital
ana the dead man sent to his home in Mis-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
suain WAITING R.su,,s

London, May 2s.--The Madrid correspon-
dent OF the Daily Mail says the govern
ment awaits for results from Admiral Ger
vera before deciding as to the orders for
the second squadron.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
WEATHER w. .aInI L

the highest hara~.,Nre, - ~
The barometer is com1V, le-at W.
where, with the lowest-SN ine's'
Paul.
The weather IS generally slel W W
Gulf and South ATLANTIC staHs 4, u 4
partly cloudy to cloudy, WIN Y. I
Atlanta and sprinkling at 1ai''''A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
Fire in "a Mine.

Dortmund. Prussia. May pa great fire
has broken out in the zollern mine. 1t is
feared that at least forty-five miners have
persisted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
M0RRo CAST.

the chief fortress !. o. ut b,a j ~
stately from the rsn ,a and Z,
to be frail in stru' "a
within. ,,s with nec y
suffer from chrou ny or i've
rheumatism, kidney ar sny w n,
and skin maladiie es,o ?, sssas NJ
x positive cure iii. i; csH = y
sufferers If they W." m. Z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
FOREIGN.

Senior Castillo will remain Mt Paris as
Spain's representative.
Minister Capedon says Spain INTENDS 10
fight to the last.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
DOMESTIC.

Edward Bellamy OF Looking Bach-
ward" Is dcnd.
Seven lives lost and much property de-
west Arkansas.
Tho cora loyec near Quincy NJ. breaks,
mundatiug the wheat lands
THE funeral Of tho late W T.. Gladstone
will take place next Saturday.
The senate will consume the week in
discussing the war revenue bill
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
HARRISBURG, Extensive

HARRISBURG. Pa.-Extsnslr. !
tons have been made for ths VI
Conclave Of knights Templsn
meets in this city today to ccats
three days.
WASHINGTON. y. c.-The "A
armor plate for the battleshir 1
Alabama and Wisconsin are anrsa
be opened today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23
A SUMMARY or TODAY'S IMPORTANT NEWS.
THE WAR.


. Spanish consul at 81, Pierre, Martin
: iquo. has been notified tbat Cervera's
. fleet would return there to coal
. II is believed that Schiey Is now Mt San
. tingo dc Cuba, and Sampson rapidly going
: there
J. Announced as positive fact without
. any conditions, that the Invasion OF Cuba
. VIII be begun during tho present week.
. Spain is actively at work putting fight
. ing ships In order aud mining the harbors
o at home.
. said from Macon, Ga. that IN expedi-
. tlon has already left the United states for
. Cuba
. The oregon viii arrive at Key West for
coal IN a short time; VIII then loin sanp-
sons fleet
The Monterey was ordered to the phil
. pnInes as matter Of procnutlon.
. Spain is fitting out a third squadron; it
. Is believed this may also be sent across
= the Auantic.
Camafas squadron will leave Cadz
" shortly, and It is said this will likely Join
. Ceryeras fleet
. II is said at Cadla that the spaniards
. at Manila have fixed up the mines. md
q are prepared 10 blow Dewey up II lie tries
o TO leave.
: Tho cruiser Charleston sails from San
o Francisco for Manila.
. Navy department says there is no truth
. In tho reported naval battle Off Mole st.
. Nicholas
. Rumor current that the cadlz fleet will
. be sent to Cuba.
. Second Texas have arrived In camp at
Q Mobile
. Alabama finding IT difficult to fill her
. quota OF volunteers.
. It is intimatcd that the Spanish fleet
. VIII return TO Fort dc France and take on
o coal.
o city Of Pok'n and Australia will soon
. leave with troops for Manila
. spouarda at Manila says fleet Is on
. the way to attack Dewey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

Washington, May 80 ,,s,na
Texas, New Mexico, !. ssssssNGsrs
territories and Arkansa'
winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

LONDON.--The season a II. y
Sporting club will terminate tosis|
evening which is known as ADrS
Chesterfield Goode and Arthur M
come together for the middlexsts1
plonsh1p of England. eDidOs
England's crack 135-pounder, II
Cullen, recently from Australia 81
together in the preliminary aitat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

FLORENCE. Italy.--Among ID. /
ant anniversaries this year Is tk
centenary of the fiery marErasrl
vanarola, which will be celebratat
Florence. Savanarola has no. u. I
cisively Judged by history. Sonil
him as a mere fanatic, Others 4
sighted predecessor Of Wyclii, Ixi
Calvin.
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General Obscrystiss \,
Observations taken BY tne w
weather bureau at p w.
time:

Jacksonville, Fla .....'.''''" /
Atlanta, Ga .....'.'..'.''is''' 4
Montgomery, Ala ..''...,.',,. .'.'' 4
Vicksburg, Miss .....'.''''''' i
New Orleans, La ....'....,'''' 4
Palestine, Texas ..''..''''''' 4
Galveston, Texas ........'.''' /
Corpus Christi, Texas '..''' 4
Memphis, Tenn .....''.''''''' 1
Nashville, Tenn .....'.''''.''' i
st. Paul, MINI .....''..'''.''''
Davenport, Iowa ..''..'''' .
st. Louis, Mo .,.....''''''
Kansas City, Mo .....''''''
Omaha. Neb ...,.....'''''''' \
North Platte, Neb ..'''.''. 4
Dodge City. Kan ....''''''
Amarillo, Texas ....'.'''
Oklahoma. o. 7 ...,'''''''
Abilene, Texas ....'.'.''s
Ell Paso, Texas .....'.'.'' \
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ToDAY's F0RECAs,

PHILADELPHIA, pa.-Mo,. NJ
UOo men viii participate In Ii. M
DAY, by which the centenary \ h
struggle for liberty will b 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-23

NEW YoRK.-Memebsr u u.
club, probably the best know, 4
tlon OF actors in the world M b.
ed arrangements for a weak's WI
principal cities of the United H. ~
first performance will be pI,u |,
night at the Metropolitan opesh,'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
HE ASKED FOR LIZA.
And 1t Was Not Surprising That He Got
Chased.

| And 1t Was Not Surprising That He Got
Chased.
The mountaineer's son had been hang
| ing around his father all morning in a
nervous way, and finally the old man no.
ticed his actions and queried:
Bothered over sunthin, Bill?"
yep" was the short reply, given with
a blush
"Thinkin bout Liza Tinker, III bet a
coon's skim
"Sorter, pap
''Waal, Bill, went on the mountaineer
lever since tibet gals grandpap died an
left her 'leven dollars an two fat hawgs
yO'r NAV an me hev hoped yod shine up
to her. Why don't yo?''
''Kase don't know how answered
Bill bashfuIly
''shoo! Thet's it, eh? Mebbe yo'd like
yo'r ole pap to gin yo' few pinters on
| co'tin?''
"Mebbe.' -
f'I'Il do it. Bill, in course, though when
I done my oo'tin that wasn't nobody to
tell me how it orter be done. Shoot I
co ted yo'r NAV three vars befo' dast
pop, when l could jest as well had her the
fust week. She's often said she allus felt
like bootin me when I ulster come shiverin
round her pap's shanty like had the ager.
What gal likes is u bold mana Teller
with narve. Will yo do as I tell yo',
Bill?"
Fur shore, pap2'
''Then yO'H git Liza Tinker an them
'leven dollars an them two fat hawgs be-
fo' night. All yo' gotter do is to step over
to Tinker's, rap on the doah like yo' meant
bizness an speak right up TO the ole folks
an say yo' want to hitch to Liza. That's
all thar is to it. It's easy as gOin in
swimnin. Now git over thar an git it off
yo'r mind an jest think O. those 'leven
dollars an two fat hawgs all the time yor
a-talkin.' -
The young man hesitated a moment,
but finally shambled off up the road. He
didn't return until about dusk that even
ing and was breathing hard and looked
worn out as he took seat beside his IA
ther on the doorsteps. AS he didn't seem
to have anything to say, the old man final
~ remarked:
''Evenin, son. Anything happeneds''
"Dod rot her!'' replied Bill.
''Mebbe yo' popped to Liza Tinker an
mebbe she slapped yo' face, was the next
remark after moments silence.
'Mebbe Liza Dlaw's bin a-chasin me
all over this blamed state with broom
stick!'' came the reply in aggrieved tones.
'Shool Yo' don't tell me, Bill Mebbe
yo' done jest as yo'r ole pap told yo' tos''
81 did I thumped on the doah, an
when Mrs. Tinker come 1 spoke right up
like was to hum an said re come to hitch
to Liza an her 'leven dollars an two fat
hawgs! I've bin runnin ever since, an
'Liza's NAV got in over 40 whacks on my
karkas with her broomstickl Pap, you
needn't be SO peart with your blamed pint
CTS arter this!" and Bill got up and limp
ed into the house.
''Waal, shuck my hide, but what an
idjet!" exclaimed the father disgustedly.
He went over axed fur Liza an her
'leven dollars an her two fat hawgs- all to
once! Durn it, but he don't know nuthin
that Bill don't, an it's coons skins to
taller he'll never ketch no rich gal as long
as he lives! Shoe! Akin fur gals for
tune afore they re hitchedl No wonder he
got chased! No wonderI Shoo!'-New
York Sunday World.