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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
roHTrGALs NEUTRALITY DECREE.
70 De- similar TO the one Issued nj
Outbreak of FrnncO-German war.

'"'HAtAh OF
.a.0N. April 29-The Oflcial Gazette
publishes the neutrality decree Oh
..I la the war between spain ana
t. United States. II IS similar 10 the
el.. issued az the time Of the outbreak
'.. FrancO-Prussian war, and con-
tN articles. as follows:
first forhlds the equipment OF prl-
' .n Portuguese waters.
second forbids the entry or pri-
into Portuguese waters.
third permits belligerents 10 make
t stay az Portuguese ports.
fourth defines legitimate trade as
belligerents. and forbids trading
goods which may be considered con-
md o. war.
hfth warns Portuguese and Ton
in Portugal against actions con-
20 The security OF the state.
t-e sixth refuses protection 10 any In
ringers n the decree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
VIRGINIA %HOTSPR|NGS,
The Virginia Hotel

will make special rates for families or
parties of three or more staying through
July and August.
Guests in Virginia Hotel and Cottages
take their meals in Homestead Dining
Room.
Write for particulars.
FRED. STERRY,
an o--1m Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

M5-MISPAH PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH Chestnut Hilr.-kex JAMES p. SMITH
will preach sUsDiY MORNING st IL o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

5o' have never used Elastic Starch
your grocer sond you a s. or Decent
@aec with the next order. Results
\, convince you Of It's superiority over
Any other Kind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
ssy- SEVENTH. STREET GERS.

TAN ChUKCh- Seventh and Grace strsepa.-
Preaching suSDAr by the Pastor, Rev. - 7.
swEESxy, at II A. N. snds r. n. AorninG sob-
"a Good Soldier" An cordially Welcomed. %.
pecially strangers and those who have ne church
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
SUMMER RESORTS.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

fTEFVFNfN HEFNtDf y "
MY COTTAGES WILL BE OPENED
FOR GUESTS JUNE lST.
Address all letters 10 Danville, VA
until June; then Virginia Beach:
40 2i-tJuf Mrs. T.. +. BURNETT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30
MAXINE INTELLIGENCE.

IMMATURE ALMANAC. APRIL 30. Is9:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

CHICAGO, April a-Wheat to-day
closed unsteady. at a decline OF 1-2c.
on the Chicago Exchange, in response to
a &c. break at Liverpool. At one time
the Chicago market showed a loss OF
&c.. Corn closed 1-2c. lower. Oats were
strong. especially for May, which closed
] l-Sc. higher. while July gained 1-2c.
Fears Of a squeeze IN May caused the
bulge. Provisions were irregular. but
closed strong, with lard, Independently
frmer on cable advices. Pork lost l2c.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

Orders for printing sent % the DLspatch
Company will be given prompt atsentioa.
and the style Of work and prices will
M s"v. N please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

~ FRIENDS MEETING FOR
divine worship EysEY SABsAra NosSiSe ss III
o'clock Seats are Tree, and AL are wscouak
ase;lnx-house Clay street above First Services
also 81 10 e'closk A NJ ca wkoSEspAr. q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

western receipts. An afternoon rally
followed on export business. but was not
i-Sc. lower; May closed at s1.12l-2: July
closed at N.01 So; September closed at
So lie.
Corn-Spot easy; No. 2. 10 s-lc. Options
generally weak all day, under d~isappoint-
ing cables, the break in wheat, and
less active demand, closing 1-2d5-Sc.. net.
lower; May closed at 80 3-ic.; July closed
at 50 3-sc.
oats-spot nrmer: No. 2. Si1-2c. OPP
lions strongly sustained on the advance
IN cash property. ana closed lc. net
higher; May closed at 81 1-2c.
Hay-Steady.
H~ops-Steady.
Hides-Steady.
Leather-Quiet.
WoOl-Quiet.
Coal-Quiet.
Beef-Firm.
cut M~eats-Quiet.
L~ard-steady; western, s5.SOGS.9j; May,
S.95. Refined steady.
lie; do, factory, II 1-2a15c.; Elgins, 17c.;
imitation creamery, 141-2n1Gc.: State
dairy. 14Gl6c.; do. creamery. 151l7c.
Gheese.stesdy; large white. Sl-2c.
II l-4d11 1-2c.; southern. IL 1-2G11 1-Sc.
POtatoes-Steady: sweets, &atL.O.
Tallow-Dull but steady; country. 80 lac.
COttonseed-Oil-Quiet; prime crude, 10 IL
uZOc., DO. yellow, &c.
PetrOleum-Dull.
Realistically.
Turpentlne-Firm at &c.
Rice-Strong.
Molasses-Steady.
Cabbage-Quiet; southern. S1.5OqS1.75,
Coffee-Options Opened steady at un-
changed prices TO as points advance, fol-
lowing better cables than expected, but
eased of under bear raid, in absence OF
speculative support, and indifference OF
spot buyers. Closed steady, with prices
unchanged to ) points lower; sales, 1900
bags, including May, S6.0jGSG.10; July,
$3.50. Spot Rio firm; No. Z, invoice, &c;
No. Z, jObbing. 71-2c. Mild firm: Cor
sugar-Raw strong and held higher:
fair refining, 33-4c. centrifugal. 95-degree
test, 41-4c. Refined strong; mould A.
. ll-l6c. graduated. 57-l6c.
NEW YORK DRY-GOODS MARKET.
NEW YORK. April 29.-As the week
draws TO a close. the conditions seem TO
grow better IN the dry-gOOds trade. The
demand has been stimulated by the call
for goods for government use. and this
has strengthened the market 10 some eX-
tent. Staple cottons have gained in po-
sition during the week. and 1t IS practi-
cally impossible to secure price %conces--
sions on staple goods, except for odd
lots. The greatest activity has been In
ducks and denims, and similar lines ar
fected By the needs Of the army. Flag
bunting continues I'm great demand. and
il is practically impossible for printers
to keep NJ with their deliveries. Print
cloths have sold in very limited numbers
during the week. Practically no extras
nave changed hands, and odd nds,
though firm. are in modest request.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO ApriI 2Q-Wheat to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

The total bank clearings in the United
were $l.093. Al, ZIG; per cent. in
crease. PSI. Exclusive Of New York. A6s,-
ON 6G5; per cent increase, 1871.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-30

Cash quotations We're as follows: 40. 2
yellow corn, 3fd3i l-4c. Flour steady
and unchanged. No. 2 spring wheat.
$l.O5Ga.l0; No. 3 spring wheat, Sl.1O4S1.11;
No. 2 red. Nf7Q{lt No. 2 corn, "a Use.
No. . oats. % 1-Z030c.; No. 2 white, 81 1-2c. (;
No. 3 white, 81 l-fd32c. No. 2 rye, O. l-2c.
No. ? barley. A0j0c. No. 1 fiaXseed,
$50 l-4QM.3l. Prime timothy seed, $2.42 -.
Mess pork. per berrel. SO.Sg$l0.o. Lard,
per 1J pounds, $5.G0QSj.6j. ShOrt-rib sides,
loose. Sql lie; dry salted shoulders
boxed. 43-4d5c.: short-clear sides, boxed.
&.7j0G.95. Whiskey, distillers' finished
goods. per gaEOn, N2l. Butter steady;
creamery. 13al6 1-2c.. dairy, 12al5c. Cheese
duh and unchanged. Eggs firm; fresh,
10 bic.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
REV. RALPH e. STUART.
Death and Funeral of This Popular Min
lister at Pulaski.

Pulaski, Va, Jan. Drew. Ralph
Horne Stuart, of Pulaski, died suddenly
of heart disease Saturday last at $3.50 a.
IN. at his home, and was buried yesterday
in Oak wood Cemetery, after appropriate
funeral services at the Baptist Church,
conducted by Rev. n. G. Burnett. the
pastor. assisted by DIR. Alfred Jones, of
the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. j. E.
Moore, of the Methodist Church. large
congregation of all classes of our citizens
at ested by their presence and tears their
love for the deceased.
Mr.. Stuart was born June II, 1887, in
king William county. Va, was educated
at Randolph Macon, leaving there in his
graduating year to enter the Confederate
army, where he remained during the
whole war. He was thrice wounded. be-
ing shot through the breast at Gettys-
burg, while charging with Pickett's di-
vision. He was ever an ardent Southerner,
and was prominent in veteran circles,
being at one time adjutant of the Walker
Camp, and more recently p member of
the James Ereathed Camp Of. Confederate
veterans.
Mr. Stuart came to Pulaski about
twelve years ago, and along with his
ministerial duties, was ever among the
foremost in advancing the interests of
the town, and did much it in this section
as the corresp ondent for leading papers
of the State and az editor of the Pulaski
Lance.
He married Miss Sarah p Quarles, Of
Hanover, who, with six children, SUI wives
him. The children are: Robert Lee, job
D., Mrs. d. e. Tilley. Misses Lula and
Annie Stuart, all of Pulaski, and Rev. Q.
E. Stuart, pastor of Ashland Baptist
Church.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
SUGAR BEET IN VIRGINIA.
Proposal to Establish Sugar Factory in
Southern Part of the State.

Petersburg, Jan. 5.-The farmers Of
southside Virginia held a largely attend
ed convention at the hall of the Young
Mems Chistian Association in this city
to-day to discuss IN alters in reference to
the cultivation of the sugar beet in this
section of the State, and to consider the
feasibility of establishing n SUGAR beet
factory. The convention was called to
order by Mr.. James Bellwood, of Drewry's
Bluff, Chesterfield county, at whose in
vitation Mayer Charles f. Collier del'v-
cred an address of welcome. After the
address of welcome there was general
discussion on the sugar beet in all it's
phases. Among those who participated
in the discussion were: James Bellwood,
E, r. Cal vert, of the United States ARri-
cultural Department at Washington, and
Col Thomas Whitehead, State commits
sioner of agriculture.
The concensus of opinion of the speak
ers was that the land in this section of
Virginia is admirably adapted for the
cultivation the sugar beet, land the speak
ers al! expressed themselves in favor of
the establishment of u sugar beet factory.
A factory such as it is proposed to build
will cost between 100000 and 100000
No final action was taken by the conven
ton in reference to the building of the
proposed factory, which, if built, will be
located either in Petersburg. Richmond
or somewhere ON the James river
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
TO KUILD 400 FREIGHT CARS.
Portsmouth Car Shops Get $3.50, 900 Con-
tract From the s. A. l..

Norfolk, Jan. 5.-The Seaboard Air
Line has closed "a contract with the Ports
mouth car shops for the building of 400
freight cars, to be provided with all re-
cent improvements. Vice President st.
John says: eve are trying to arrange to
do all our work along the line OF the
road, SO that the people in our contiguous
section will get the benefit of what the
company is doing. This contract means
an immediate expenditure of $3.50. 000."
George Moore was arrested in Ports.
mouth on warrant sworn out by lsa-
bella Moore, his wife, charging him with
having married another woman while
sti her husband. Moore admitted his
guilt. This morning this examination
was continued until both wives could he
found. and Moore was remanded to Jail.
Media Wilson, living on Edwards
street, South Portsmouth, was horribly
burned ever her entire body last night.
She had started up stairs with q lighted
lamp in her hand, W hen she stumbled and
the lamp was broken, setting fire to her
clothing. Her cries for help attracted the
attention of neighbors All that could
be done to relieve the woinan's sufferings
was unavailing, and she is in a dying
condition.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
CALLS RELIGION A sSHAM.
Remarkable Will of Henry Morehouse

Remarkable Will of Henry Morehouse
Taber, the New York Millionaire.
New York, Jan. 5.-The will of Henry
Morehouse Taber was offered for probate
here today. Although president of the
board of trustees of the Presbyterian
Church, in his testament he denounces all
religion as sham. and having IT'S origin
in superstition. He requests that no ser
vices be held over his body, and that it
be cremsted. Mr.. Tnber died on Christ
mas eve at the age of 10 years. His es-
tate, valued at over n million, is divided
between his two children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
CAPT. TILLIAM MCDONALD.
Death of This Well-Known Teacher in
Berryville.

Berryville, Jan. Capt. VIM. n. Nc
Donald died at his residence here yester-
day of heart failure, surerinduced by la
grippe. after an illness of several weeks.
Capt. Mcdonald was one of the twelve
sons of the late Colonel Angus Mcdonald.
Among his brothers were Colonel Mar
shall Mcdonald, United States fish COM
missioner under Cleveland: Colonel Ed
ward II. Mcdonald. of Rosser's Brigade;
Craig w. Mcdonald, of Elzey's staff, and
Angus w. Mcdonald, Il prominent law
yer of Charlestown, w. Va. Captain
Mcdonald was born in 1884 in Romney,
Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
FORMER ROANoKER WEEDS.

Norfolk, Jan. 5.-Charles j. Ormsby,
of this city, and Miss Helen L. Hays, OF
Richmond, were married last night by
Father Doherty at the rectory of st.
Mary's Catholic Church. The groom is
well-known here as manager of Sales
Hotel, and the bride is the niece of City
Sergeant John j. Lawler, of N orfolk, Mr..
and Mrs. Olmsty will reside here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
sEELEY,s sTEALINGs MADE UP.

New York, Jan. 5.-The National Shoe
aad Leather Bank. which lost its entire
surplus of S250.000 and $104,00 in addi
ton by the dedication of it's bookkeeper,
Samuel G. Seeley. in 1894, announced tc-
day that on April next the payment of
quarterly dividends of 4 Der cent. will be
resumed. In the last two years the banks
deposits have grown So. 063. 1877, and there
is now u surplus of 100000 and undi-
yided profits of $54, loo.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
CAGES REPLY.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Secretary of the
Treasury Gage to-day sent his reply to
the Senate resolution calling upon the
heads of the several executive depart
ments for Information as to what position
the respective department may be ex-
pected to hold on the civil service law
rule. 1t shows he fay ors changes only iu
few directions. There was a large at
tendance in the House to-day. Its time
was devoted moscly..to debate on the civil
service.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
BIG ORDER FOR ARMS.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 5.-An order
for 10000 Lee rifles and five million
rounds of ammunition was to-day placed
with the Winchester Arms Com pany.
The order is believed to be from Russia.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
OA9ToRrA.

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders are just
what a horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. *t*
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
.SIlKOlINE DRAPERlES.

OlLhUllNE UnRrEhlES.
About twenty pieces Of fine
quality Silkoline Drapery, have
been 12ac, to go at 7ac.
H0SIERY! HOSIERY!
Don't overlook the line Of
Hosiery we are offering! 1t
represents the greatest value in
the house! They are strictly
high grade goods and worth
exactly as stated!
1t consists of Is dozen
Children's British Cashmere
Hose, very fine quality. worth
from SOC to Csc the pair to so
at 25c and 29c the pair--secure
these quickly, sizes 81 to 8.
CURTAINS! CURTAINS!!
Lace Curtains, Porlierre Cur
tains.
Probably SO pairs of Cur
taihs went out of the house
yesterday New ones not dis
played yesterday will fill their
places No such values were
ever offered here
BE early to-day
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
COTTOKS and SHEEIINGS.

We make a special sale Of
Cottons and Sheetings to-day.
Have a big surplus stock we
don't care to move. Buy item
today.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
FOR TODAY:
Special Sale of Ladies' Fine
GOsSamerS.

Entire stock of Ladies' Fine
Double Texture Gossamers to
go at our wonderfully reduced
prices. HERE THEY ARE:
$40 Silk Lined Gossamers at
81 40
81 Plaid Lined Gossamers at
81 SO
Sc Gossamers at 81 80
$5 GOssamers at So So
50 25 Gossamers at 81 40
A few in bad condition at SO
cents each
Misses Gossamers worth
ST 80 at 90 cents
A few Children's Gossamers
at 40 cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
REMNANTS.

Then there are Remnants of
Outings.
Remnants of Calicos.
Remnants Of Ginghams.
Soiled Handkerchiefs.
Remnants of Curtain Muslins.
Remnants of Embroideries.
Remnants Of White Goods.
FANCY GOODS.
Big lot Of Fancy Goods in
ou1 Art Department.
Lot of Wooden Shirts.
Lot Iof Gentlemen's Neck
wear.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Come every day this week
and secure big values.
KID GLOVES.
One dozen 10 to 90 button
length Undressed Kid Gloves,
in evening shades; worth 50 so,
to 90 at 99c
About Is dozen Of our a
hook and 4-button 81. SO gloves
in colors to so at 99c, all sizes.
5 dozen shook Kid Gloves
worth Use to soc, SOC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
Wooden Dress Goods Remnants.

WOODEN UfeSS locus remnants.
500 yards short length
Wooden Dress Goods, embra-
cling all the best of the season
to go at about one-half of the
former prices.
Lot of Black Goods added
to-day in 5 to Z yard lengths
C0RSETS. C0RSETs.
About 3 dozen pairs of the
celebrated French &C. p" Coz
sets, former prices from 50. SO
to So. so the pair. TO close the
line all of them 90 at $1.59
Here's a great bargain.
UNDERWEAR.
We have a big lot of Ladies',
Children's and Gentlemen's I'm
derwear in odd sizes. We have
made a great reduction. Prob
ably one-half of former prices
would state it correctly. See
the great stock. Regular lines
of underwear all reduced.
RIBBONS +! RIBBONS
Our entire stock of Fancy
Ribbons at half price
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP.

PAK in
On account of my having accepted r
position taking me out Of the city, have
this day disposed of my interest in the
grocery business of st. Clair Brothers,
Jefferson street, Roanoke, Va, to James
s. and Robert ST. Clair, who will con-
tinue the business under the same firm
name, and will collect all accounts due
the firm OF St. Clair Bros, and discharge
all debts due By same prior to date of my
withdrawal. Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage to the old concern
and trusting their continuance with the
new, am very respectfully,
PALMER ST. CLAIR,
Roanoke, Va, Dec. l, 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
Of the Tailor Made Suits we have

. heavy Blue Serge Suits
Isle "a, bust), have been
$40 so, to go to-day at 81
1 Navy Blue Serge Suit (size
32) to go at 81
| neat Brown Checked Suit,
size 80; has been s13. so, to go
at SS.9S.
Ladies' Black Cheviot Suit,
size 80; has been s17. so, to go
at S11. 90
-Four Ladies' Black Paquin
Skirts, very handsome mate
rial, dressy and durable; were
50. so, to 90 at SIS. 4S
SILKS, SILKS.
OF the 500 yards of Silks
advertised yesterday probably
one-half of the lot was sold.
New lines added to-day. Sc
cure these while you may at
such low prices
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
HE DISCOVERY OF THE DAY.

Aug. j. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport. La says: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, and it is the best seller have" j.
F. Campbell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz.,
writes: cdr. Kings New Discovery is all
that is claimed for it; it never tails, and
is suie cure for consr mptlon. coughs
and colds. cannot say enough for it's
merits" DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds is not an
experiment. 1t has been tried for quar-
ter of century, ard to-day stanis at the
head. 1t never disappoipts. Free trial
bottles at Massie's Pharmacy.
Virginia Carriage Factory No 400
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06

Examine the Virginia Carriage Facto-
ry's buggies before buying. Office No.
400 Henry street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06

Nmas goods and Toys, Dolls, Dolls and
Dolls. Gravatt's Fair. Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06

". K. ANDREWS & CO., 2l9 Salem
avenue, have had years Of experience in
the coal and wood business. They know
what is required in the busin ness. They
have the largest and most convenient
yard in the city. They handle every va
riety of coal sold in the city They have
more shed room and keep more teams
than any other dealer in the city They
have polite and accommodating drivers,
and deliver promptly coal and wood,
nice and dry, from their extensive sheds.
Their teams are all belled
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06

5 to Z dozen "Bernhardt"
Gloves. Regular value s1.75
to go at 99c, broken sizes.
5 dozen Biarritz long length
Glace Gloves in blacks and col
ors to so at SOC, worth 81.
9 dozen Ladies Dog Skin
Gauntlet Driving Gloves, worth
81. % to so at zoe.
EVERYTHING REDUCED.
Everything throughout the
house is affected more or less
by this sale and you can save
money by buying now at re-
duced prices in the face of adj
v ncing markets all along the
line.
Our Patrons will please observe
The following:
During this sale we cannot
allow goods to so out on APP
proval; neither can we take
back any goods bought at this
sale, nor lay aside anything to
be called for.
We will positively move
into our new building on the
10Th instant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06

Virginia Carriage Factory No 400
Henry street, opposite p. o. Headquar-
tiers for all kinds of repair work.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-06
CLOAKS And CAPES.

Any Jacket or Cape in the
house, some of them worth as
much as $12. so, to go at 81. 80
9 Misses Jackets at SO. 80.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-27
QUICKLY FILLED.
A Place in Office That Did Not Remain
Long Vacant.

Great as is the agility of office seek
ers, story which was told some years
ago seems apocryphal 1t was orig
inally told by Mr.. John c. Rives, of
Washington, a man we'll known in both
social and business life in that city.
The story concerned Mai. Hobbie, once
member of congress from New York
state, who, on the accession of Gen.
Jackson to the presidency, was made
assistant postmaster general, which po-
sition he held until 1850.
Maj. Hobbie, like many of our present
high officials, was ever ready with the
fatal answer: "No vacancy" to all ap-
plicants for office. Mr.. Rives said the
major had promised to appoint friend
of his to the first vacancy, and he had
called on him repeatedly to fulfill that
promise. but the invariable answer:
"No vacancy" was the excuse. until he
had about concluded to relinquish the
matter as a bad job.
At length one day his friend, called
on him. out of breath from running. and
told him that Mr.. Paine, post office
clerk. had lust been drowned in the
canal. at the same time begging that
he would ro with him to secure his place
from Mai. Hobbie.
Thinking he had a sure thing this
time, Mr.. Rives said they both has
tened to the majors Office and conf
IDENTIFY renewed their application.
mo vacancy" said the major.
"Yes, there is" said the applicant.
'Paine is dead, drowned in the canal,
and I have lust seen his BODY on the
bank awaiting the coroner's inquest"
Whereupon Maj Hobbie sent imme-
diately for his miscellaneous clerk, Mr..
Mari, and to the astonishment of all
present. Marr confirmed the stereo-
typed reply of mo vacancy"
"But yes there is the applicant in
sisted "Paine is drowned.'
"How is this?" said the major. "1s
poor Paine really gomez"
Certainly" said Mari; drowned in
the canal; and his place was filled an
hour ago by the appointment of the
man who saw him fall in."-Youth's
Companion.