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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
is 1T HAUNTED /?
Strange Sounds Myst-
teriouS Appearan-
CeS-The Peo-
pie Excited.

1t may be true or il may not, that the
spirits of the departed are permitted to
leave that bourne from which it is said
no traveller ever returns, and To revisit
the scenes and places familiar to them on
this earth. but true It is that some of the
inhabitants of that part of our communi-
ty between Tazewell and the Station
known as "Shake Rag" firmly believe
that the spirit of men and women, perfect
or imperfect, can and do make unwel come
visits to our planet after having passed
out of the body, beyond the limit of time
III we can believe the stories told by
some of the people living III that commu-
nifty, the spirit of poor Alice Blanken.
ship, whose tragic death we reported last
week, has been among the living again,
and on the very spot from which IL made
its exit to another world. For some time
in fact ever since the suicide. people liv.
ing In the house and community where
the shooting occurred, have heard un-
canny, inexplicable sounds and groans
and pistol shots at all hours of the day
night. A reporter of the News visited
rhe community one evening this week
and found the people excited and won
dering. Both white and colored people
have heard mysterious noises i'm the
house, of which there was ouly one ex-
PLANTATION. The Wrights. family of
white peol lie. living i'm the house where
the suicide occurred. have been greatly
annoyed OH several occasions by the mvs-
terious visitants. Mrs. Wright said that
one night she heard n pistol shot in the
next room and q sort of scramble. Her
daughter was awakened one uIght by n
whispering in her ear, bnt saw no one.
Another member of the family felt a
peculiar trembling movement about the
bed on which she was sitting.
Bev. Barnes and Dave Thompson, two
colored men of integrity, were called in
one day last week about p. M. and Bev.
says he head moans amt grOans for which
he could not account Some of the peo-
pie went so far is TO tear up the floor of
the room to try to find the source of the
strange sounds. but without satisfactory
discovery. One white girl testifes the
she saw Alice Bianlenship. the suicide.
standing at one cOrnor of the house with
her hand up to her lead. And so the
story goes.
Certain il is that the colored people IN
the community (some of them) are firmly
convinced that dat house am hanted
sho." The colored boys run when they
pass the house, and give it wide berth
after dark. We asked several colored
men if they would live in the house. and
they invariably replied, "no ind ecd boss,
wouldn't stay in dat house one night, if
you glib it to me-no sub, | aint got no
busines wild dat house"
Mr. Green Brooks, whose wife is n sister
of Mis-. Alice Blankenship, the suicide,
lived in ahe same community ut the same
time, has moved away, on account of these
disturbancCsit is said. but this Mr. Brooks
denies. Where this thing will end OF
how, we do not pretend to say, but it is
cleaI that superstition. and a belief in
chants" is not unknown among us.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01

The distinguished New York chemis-
T. A. Slocum, demonstrating his dis
covery of a reliable and absolute cure
for Consumption pulmonary Terberca-
losis) and all bronchial, throat. lung
and chest diseases, stubborn coughs,
catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness, loss of flesh and all
conditions of wasting away. will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES TALL differently
OF his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader of the CLINCH VALLEY NEWS
writing for them. His New Scientific
treatment" has cured thousands per-
manently by its timely use, and he con-
siders it simple professional duty to
suffering humanity to donate a trial of
his infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently expert
menting for years, has produced re-
suits as beneficial to humanity as can
be Claimed by any modern genius. His
assertion that lung troubles and con-
sumption are curable in any climate it
proven by heartfelt letters of graft
tude," filed in his American and Euro
pean laboratories in thousands from
those cured in all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bron-
chial, chest and lung troubles lead 10
Consumption, which, interrupted means
speedy and certain death.
Simply write to 7. A -Slocum, D..
W Pine street, New York, giving post.
ofhce and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suf
erers should take instant advantage OF
ms generous proposition. i.Nas,. ccli
the Coctor that you saw his oiler !,
he CLINcH VALLEY News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
LOOKS LIKE
BUSINESS
Commodore Watson will
Visit the Spanish
Coast.
The American Dogs of War Will
Bark on the Spanish Coast.

l. LAO AuSi iCdh OOkS VI w III w III
Bark on the Spanish Coast.
Washington, June 27.-The navy de-
partment issued the following this
morning:
Commodore Watson sails today on
tn, Newark to join Admiral Sampson
where he will. take command of the
armored squadron with the cruisers and
proceed at once to the Spanish coast. :"
FEELING OF SATISFACTION.
Washington, June 27.- The official
announcement heIe that strong Amer
ican fleet will be sent off the Spanish
coast has aroused an intense feeling of
satisfaction in official circles, as it sets
at rest all talk of peace negotiations and
sho VS. it is clearly the purpose of the
administration to follow an aggressive
This bold announcement seems TO have
as its purpose the re calling of Camara s
fleet from Port said. He l. on the way
to tie Philippines.
t s said that while the government
has not any fear about Dewey's safety,
they much prefer to engage the fleet off
he Sp'nish coast, and let matters be
quiet at Manila.
Admiral Watson will probably include
an the fleet the Oregon, Iowa, BROOKLYN.
New York, st Paul and st Louis A
partial official list given out by the
navy department. names as the eastern
squadron the battleships Oregon and
Iowa, the auxiliary cruisers Yosemite,
Dixie, Yankee; colliers, Scinda, Abu-
dide. Alexande and the flagship New
ark.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
Direct News From Hobson.
Sahtingo de Cuba, June 26 '9S.
TO \. Y. World Correspondent,

Sahtingo de Cuba, June 26 '9S.
To n. Y. World Correspondent,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
llobson is in spacious front room ON
the gLound floor of the barracks. in
which is "A large window looking on the
road. The food supplied him is good
and not limited to regulation ration.
llobson is allowed wine, but some
things a'e wanting in conqnec. of the
blockade causing a dear.h of MANY orti-
cles. Hobson has repeatedly expressed
to me his satisfaction at the treatment
accorded to him.
Nobody here prevents his sending n
message, but his rules of service forbids.
lis men are are in a room on the same
fioor, with large door in the upper
part OF which are iron bars, facing tie
barrack yard. The food is better than
given to the Spanish soldiers, but the
dearth OF supplies causees v.ry limited
choice.
! visit them frequently.
RAMSDEN, British Consul.
| New York World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
VESU VIUS HAS A GOLD.
COughed Three Times Sunday
Night and Cervera is Still
Bottled Up.

Santiago de Cuba, via Kingston, ia
maica, June 27.-It is believed that
Cervera planned to rush out of the har-
bor last night Extra precautions W ere
taken to prevent the escape of his fleet
and the vesuvius fr,d three gun cotton
shells in the direction of Moro Castle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
NUMBER 1O7 SHIPS.
Simpsons Fleet the Largest Ever
Directed by Single Officer.

Washington. June 29-Gen. Shafter
reports that he has surveyed the field
and could carry Santingo by assault in
forty-eight hours but il has been decid-
ed to wait until the dig guns are in posi-
ton to carry the city by bombardment
instead of by assault Orders were sent
to Sampson this morning directing him
to extend the limits of the blockade, a
provided by the Presidents proclama-
ton. Sampson has the largest feet OF
vessels under his command ever directed
by single officer. II numbers 1O7.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01

Yours Truly,
SIG
The above is from one of our best cor
respondents. He is right. A county
paper ought to be filed with county
news, but how are we to publish the
news unless il is sent to us? Send us the
locals from your community. Ems.
Miss Mamie Gillespie returned from a
two months visit to Paris, Ky. She was
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Reese Iusk and
Mrs. Ben. Parker.
DIR. Faulbee, wife and child were in our
village last week. lie wished To locate
here, but could neither procure IA place
Tor himself and family to board nor rent
house. \ good physicians in our neigh
borhood would he agrcat convenience ,as
the nearest one is three miles distant.
MIR. and Mrs. W. G. Ratlin. of Raven.
Va, were visiting the family of their
unc.e, VIM Mullins, lasi week
Madam Rumor occasionally reports
that we are to have some weddings
in the neighborhood soon, but SO lar
they have failed TO materalize.
Messrs. j. w. IIackworth and =. W.
Marrs, two of our young men with won
derIul sporting proclivitics, went up to
Springvillc Friday. What can the at
traction be? But that can be very readi-
ly explained when one thinks OF the
many pretty girls that Springville af-
lords.
Mr. Edward Buckand aud Miss Ella
Gillespie are right sick now. Mr.B. has u
very severe attack of biliousncss, aud il
is feared that Miss q. has typhoid fever
though in n mild form. Their mauy
friends wish them speedy recovery.
Rev. JAS. H. Gillespie will preach for
us newt Sunday.
Mrs. Trigg Tabor, and children, of
Welch, W. Va, are visiting the family of
Mr.. Samuel +. Tabor, ON Mud Fork.
llurrnh for our next Congressman,
Judge w. +. Rhea Falls Mills will give
him rousing majority next November.
We appreciate the kind dcomplmcnt the
Editors paid our former locals ia com
parison with oar name. Well we must
confess that "Greenhorn" is n somewhat
unusual, and at the same time sugpes-
tive, cognomen; and we regret that we
must be remembered la the agcs to come
as only n "Greenhorn, yet we cannot
prevent it-uuless we have the Lcgisla-
turc To cVange it for us. Neither ARE we
responsible for the other part OF our
name ''Simon Zaphnathpnancah."
SIMON u. GREENHoRN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
TAlEWEll DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-G. w. Doak,.
Sergeant-G. l.. McClintocik.
Assessor. II. Lewis.
COUNCILMEN.
Il G. Wingo, A. l. Gillespie, w. N,
ler' I. n. Lynch Rec order
POSTOFFICE.
Mail for west closes Il office 1910 ID. M.
" east = 4" 3:45 d. m.
Office open n. m. to $3.50 p. IN.
Money order window open from a.
IN. TO 330 p. m. -
On sunday hour for distribution NJ
ter arrival of each mail.
May l, 1898. w. q. Young, p. NJ,
CHURCH SERVICES.
CHRISTIAN. Rev. A. A. Ferguson Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday morning. Sun.
day School $3.50 n. IN. Prayer meeting
every Saturday evening.
STRAs MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL. Rev. w.
ID. Buckuer, Rector. Divine Service
on first and third Sundays of each
month, at IL "A. IN. and eight u. m.
Holy Communion on first Sunday, at
IL a. m. Sunday School every Sun
day, mt . "a. IN.
PREsBYrERIAN.- w. w. Ruff. Pas
tor, preaching second Sundays at IL
a. m, and ut Kelly ut z p. m. Third
Sundays at II Il. m. and z p. m.
Fourth Sundays at II II. m, and at
May s Chapel at 3 p. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at z p. m.
METHODIST. II. Z. Martin. Pastor. Preach
ing on first aud third Sundays at IL
II. M on second and fourth at 7:i6
p pl. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.i5
p. m. Epworth League meeting each
Monday night. Sunday school at 0:30
n. IN. Woman's Missionary Society first
sunday at p. m. Ladies' Aid this
Friday at u. m.
BAPTIST. Rev. w. G. Foster, Pastor
Preaching on LIST and 4th Sundays nt
II II. IN. LIST and }rd Sundays at 2: 90
y. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday
at 700 u. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at $3.50 n. IN. IL. Y. P.U. every
Monday at 200 pm Sunbeam Society
on 2nd and ith Sundays at 800 u. m.
Woman 4 Missionary Society On end
aud ith Sundays mt 400 p. IN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
Bailey Coming.

The following telegram was received
by Judge Rhea from Hon. JOSEF b w.
Bailey, democratic leader in congress.
aud read to the mass meeting at Abing-
don Monday.
Washington, -. c., June %.
Hon. VIM. r. Rhea-
la n more than glad I, re ,eem the promise
gave you, and you can count Oh ME for
three speeches in your district. You and
your committee can name the places.
JOSEPH w. BAlI.Y.
1t is understood that one of these
s'eeches Will be made at Abingdon. 1t
is needless to say that Mr.. Pailey will
draw immense crowds, as he is one of the
finest campaign orators In the United
Sta'es Bristol Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
OLD CLOTHES MADE NEW.

AS the Spring opens you will want
your clothing cleaned up. We are
prepared to clean or dye soiled cloth
ing for either gentlemen or ladies in
satisfactory manner. We make old
clothes look like new ones. Give MS
a trial. We guarantee our work.
TAZEWELL DYE HOUSE.
Main st.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-01
Falls Mills Items.

Falls Mill, Va. Jule 2S '9S.
Editors {. Y. News,
Tazewell, Va,
Gentlemen Il enclose some more locals
from our little village. | think il would
be so interesting ii more would send i'm
the locals from their homes.
Yours Truly,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
\ Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try il who has"Lame Back aud
Weak, Kidneys Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking Electric
BitterS. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts rs stimulant to
Liver and Kidneys, is Il blood purifier
and nerve tonic, 1t cures Constipa-
tion Headache, Painting Spells,
Sleeplessuess and Melancholy, 1t is
purely vegetable, n mild laxative,
and restores tho system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are miracle
worker Every bottle guaranteed.
Only SOC Il bottle At w. II. pridcaux's
Drug Store. l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

receiving word that his wife was sick,
he returned home by water, cross nv
the isthmus on foot. II rained all a.
and It was very warm, but he We
strong and beat some Of the MUS
across, He reached home u 70"
months before his wife died in the
spring az 1859.
In the summer of 1854 he was mar
ried to Margaret Hyde, and selling
his hotel in Ridgewav to Andrew
Marley. he moved to the town of
Clyde and bought the milling prop
erty of young James Kinzie and COM
monced to build It over and started to
grind wheat and ship flour and sold
II To all the surrounding towns. He
had three partners, viz; G. II. Lee,
his brother, Joseph Martell, and John
PeaNes, the present owner of the old
mill, He had resided in the town OF
Clyde since 1854, aud after selling the
mill he resided with his son, James
Martell, ON the homestead farm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
The Bnttleship Wisconsin,

WIN be launched In San Francisco,
Saturday, November 10Th The
Onicials Train carrying State Officials
and the Christening Party will start
from Marinette, Milwaukee and
Chicago, Saturday, November 10th,
going via the CHICAGO, MlLwAuKEE
q ST.. PAUL R'y. Stops will be
made Mt ST. Paul, Tacoma, Portland,
San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Denver. Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars, Dining Cars, Observation Cars
for the exclusive use Of the party Tor
the entire trip, under the direction OF
Mr.. Regu Campbell,' General Man
ager OF The AMERICAN TOURIST
AS ISOLATION. A limited number OF
tickets vt reduced rates covering oil
expenses will be sold they include
Railway and Sleeping Car fares,
meals In Dining Cars, Hotels,
Carrlags etc. For details apply TO
the agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
Il st. Paul R'y or address Inc
American Tourist Association, liza
Marquette Building, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
Parted in n Dream

Not " War Song, but " love song
OF the war~a pathetic yet hopeful
recital OF the actual parting in n
dream that occurred during one OF
the battles before Santiago de Cuba.
The sweetheart of brave American
soldier who was killed Ia that
campaign, IN dream saw him die.
lie again appeared to her and babe
her goodbye. In the farewell he
asked her to wear from him u rose Ia
her hair, that he might surely know
her when she came To meet him, The
the story is we'll told in the words
and the music has boon pronounced as
admirably suited thereto, The song
Is full OF pathos, yet breathes u
spirit OF hope for u future meeting
when fond hearts shall be united.
The words and music were both
composed by Halhort l.. Hoard, OF
Fort Atkinsin, Wis. Copies may be
obtained from Jos, Flannor, 2ll-2l5
Grand Ave-, Milwaukee,, or through
local dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
For Sale,

A number ono residence containing
about I OF an acre OF ground, House
has eight largo rooms besides num-
Der Of closets and other convenionoes.
win be sold at n bargain. One half
cash aud time to suit the purchaser on
tho balance, Also the carpenter-shop
property known as the Clowney shop
just north Of Browns livery barn.
Inquire of
lw1 j. Is. REYNOLDS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
A Oueer( q Medicine.

There is medicine whose proprietors
do not claim to have discovered some
hitherto unknown ingredient, or that
II Is n curc-all. This honest Medicine
only claims TO cure certain diseases,
and { ~ .ts ingredients are recognize
ed by the most skilled physicians rs
being the best for Kidney and Blad-
der Diseases. 1t Is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Eastman Il Meserolc. 12
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
Case Of Kidney Disease Given
up by Four Doctors.
Beaver Dam, G

Beaver Dam, Q.
Ny daughter after being treated by
four doctors and given up for lost, a
neighbor recommended Foley,s Kid
ney cure. To-day she Is able to walk
several miles without fatigue. feel
we would have lost her II It was not
for your medicine. Respectfully,
Mrs. j. Nj. BAmLy.
Eastman a. Meseroe. IL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
A Number One Stock Farm For Sale.

About ; mites south cast of town
consisting OF 40 acres, = miles east
OF Rock Branch Cheese factory, 100
acres pillow land, balance pasture and
meadow, plenty timber for the farm,
running water ON every forty, good
farm buildings. Terms OF sale re-
sonable, u small amount cash, time
on the balance to suit the customer,
Inquire of JAMES LYNCH, on the
farm, or Of j, b. Reynolds, l0wI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
by this Fair association to be $2a40.00
SUPPLEMENTARY TICKETS

Some criticisms having been heard
as to the number of complimentary
tickets presented At the gates, it is
Thought proper to submit the follow
ing statement:
Whole No, Of tickets printed go
Remaining in hands of Sec'y. IS
"hote No. issued ,,.,,,,,.,,..lT2
Respectfully submitted,
w. II. RENNErr, Sert'y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

a stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted. 1t acts at once. w. II,
PrideauN, 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
How to Prevent II Cold.

After exposure, whom YOU feel u
cold coming on, take dose of
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t never
fails. Eastman 4 Mcserolc l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
on invite disappointment wi

You invite disappointment when
you experiment. DeWitt's Little
Early Risors are pleasant, easy,
through little pills, They cure
constipation and sick headache just
as sure as you take them. w. II.
pridoauN. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

w ANTED--sE TRUSTWORTHY PER
w sons In this state 10 manage our bus
ineAs In their own and nearby counties. IL
Is mainly office work conducted ut home.
salary straight 5000 year and expenses
definite bonAIde, no more, no less salary.
Monthly SIS. References. Enclose geIf-ud-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert 4, Hess,
pFcst., Dept. VI. Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and Express. 49,, 6 As a. IN. S so .. IN.
Through Mail and Ex.. 30 p. M II 10 p. m
Freight, Acc'mmd ation 05 Il. m. 30 y. m
Fast Freight. .......... 80 y. m. 8 05 u. IN
Passengers for Shullsburg make
close connections on either the 9:05 a.
m. freight or the $3.50 p. M. freight.
Passengers for Platteyille make
close connections on the $3.50 p. m.
freight.
N. HI. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
LIABILITIES.

In addition to above liabilities are
claims of Ludden 4 Co. and Hurlhut
X Co., amounting to Sails for goods
stolen from their exhibits at the fair,
and referred to this meeting for adj
justment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
just Think!

Ii bars OF laundry soap for 25cts. at
Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
ENHIBTT B.-CosT OF RACES.

EXHIBIT B.--CosT OF RACES.
Paid race purses. .... $3.50 90
Reed race entry fees ! 947 30
Due from Am. Assn 80 %
409o of $1,000 paid by
state ........ 400 90
Total from races $l497 80
Net cost Of races. 5 1872 80
The mortgage debt of the Fair AS
sociation is the same as last year
Sl270.o0- on which 7No interest is
paid annually.
The association has invested $1,000
of its earnings this year in amphi-
theatre stock, which properly should
be added to the profits of the year.
BY this investment of 500 the Fair
association acquired S240 worth of
stock which is paying 1919 interest.
The secretary of the Amphitheatre
Co. reports the amount of stock out
standing exclusive of the $240 owned
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

cannot be stated exactly, although
efforts have been made to gather in
all accounts, but the following is
substantially correct.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

Southwestern Wisconsin Fair.
sEcRETARY's REPORT FOR 1898
Presented at the ARnudl Meeting Of
Stockholders, october 26.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03

EXHIBIT a.
CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
The floating assets and liabilities
Evening journal., 1898-07-14
ENEMIES OF STREET CARS.
The BucOlic Drivers of beer and lee
Wagons Cause Worry to the
MOtOrmen.

The arcb-enemies of the street car are
the beer wagons and the ice wagons.
The haughtycar can strike terror TO the
buggy or brougham or huckster's cart,
and even the furniture van fights shy,
but beer and ice wagons are built for
keeps, and would just as soon have a
collision as not. Nothing short Of a
house falling on them could shake the
driver out of his seat, says the Chicago
Times-Herald.
There is a certain air about these
drivers The man that drives the beer
wagon Is always full Of beer, and the
ice wagon man serves many saloons;
at any rate, they have the same cast of
countenance-stolid, indifferent, half
defiant. And they act just the same.
They keep the track in spite of gongs,
whistles and threats, and they take
every chance of crossing. in front Of a
car, and then they smile TO see the con-
tortions OF the gripman and his brake
But they never speak or turn their
heads. just drive on, impassively, as II
there was not a street car in the whole
world.
Gripmen and motormen foam in i'm.
potent rage, and would be driven &c
drink If they had time, but it avails
them not. 1t is supposed that when q
street car man loses his job he takes tC
driving a beer or ice wagon and thu,
gets even with the corporation.