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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
TENTH DISTRICT.
AUGUSTA COUNTY.

Observation-Disclosures gives Quarles
memocrap 80 over Hubbard (Repubh-
cam. with few 90 hear from.
They are Democratic
Statinton-Staunton gives 6 plurality
for Ouarles Democrat over 100 per
cent. gain. Quarles' election certain.
acknowledgement vote At this pre-
cinct: Qusrles Democrat, 100; Hubbard
(Republican). %.
Ouarles Democrat ls4 majority over
Hubbard Republican,.
Basic city gives Hubbard (Republican)
81 majority over QuarIes DemocraO.
The county gives Quarles from 1000 20
200 majority
Craigsville--J. NJ. Quarles DemocraO.
a. Robert T. Hubbard (Republican). -.
Buffalo Gap-Quaries OemocraO. 81:
Hubbard Republican,. Is; Smith Popu-
lsD. 3
staunton-Quarles DemocraD has
majority in Augusta county and city OF
stanton OF 1850 and three precincts 10
hear from.
Flood Democrat) in 1896 had a majority
OF 2lS. Unless Hubari-. Repubhcan)
comes up with heavy majorities from the
east Quaries' election would seem as
sured.
Crimora-Red Mills Precinct: Quarles
DemocraD. ~: Hubbard (Republican). q;
Smith (ProhibitlonisO. ?.
BOTETOURT COUNTY
Observation-Disclosures gives HUBBARD So
majority; Fulwiler. Republican candidate
for Senate. % majority.
Roaring Run. HUBBARD 60 majority; Full
wiler. ST. Fulwiler is a resident Of Buch-
anan and indications are that he will
carry the county.
Buchanan-Fourteen out OF p precincts
heard from give Hubbard for Congress
and Fulwiler for State Senate. Repubn-
can. about 100 majority. The remaining
precincts will probably so Democratic
sufficiently to carry the county Demo
cratic about ..
Ffncastle-E precincts In Botstourt
heard from show a Democratic gain OF 80
over 1896 This indicates that the county
Is Democratic by about 100
Springwood-Returns show that Bote-
tourt county has gone Democratic by
about 80 majority: small vote polled.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
Goshen, va.-This precinct: Quarles IS:
Hubbard. q: State Senate. MacCorkle IS:
Fulwiler. AZ. This precinct gave Yost (Re-
fNnntfnusd an Ssvanth p.-.N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
Klmmell prohibition, IL. Revere Labor,

Kimmell ProhibitIon) II. Revere Q,abor)
none.
Otey's majority over Butler 2H
Forest-Vote at Forest gave Otey
DemocraD 40. Hermans CWhitc Republic
CAM 10. Butler Negro Republican, ~
Goodc-vote at Goode precinct gives
Otey 100. Butler IS.
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Houston--Election throughout Halifax
county passed of quietly. not more than
two-thirds OF a full vote cast.
This precinct gives Otey ls6, Butler 81,
Heermans. q.
South Boston gives Otey 2O3; Butler IS.
Heermans 30.
Black Walnut gives Otey Is7. Butler 2S,
Heermans 4.
Unofficial returns from other precincts
Indicate that Otey will have 1000 TO 100
plurality.
Negroes. as a rule, voted for Butler
(colored Republican eandidate).
He will probably lead Heermans (white
Republican, four to one in county.
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Republican). 152: Holland G'epubican),
III.
NORFOLK.
Norfolk-Norfolk city. complete gives
Young DemocraO 3,6l7; Wise Republican,
$50; Holland N}owden Republican,, Lev.
PRINCESS ANNE.
Princess Anne Courthouse-Princess
Anne county will give Young tDemocraO
a majority Of about two hundred.
SURRY COUNTY.
Claremont. Va.-As far as heard from
indications are that Young. Democratic
candidate for Congress. will get about 325
majority I'm Surry.
Ciaremont Prccinct-For Congress;
Young. q: Wise, SS;IIolland, s.
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Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey.

Keep this up for a short time a ~.
gastric trouble will disappear tns
dinner will be quickly converted
into blood, bone and muscle; Du,,
Tvs Malt is the only whiskey
classed by the Government among
medicines. =.
To be had of all reliable drug
gists and grocers. Positively re-
fuse substitutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
THIRD DISTRICT.
GOOCHLAND COUNTY.


Maidens-Lamb will probably carry
Goochland by smah plurality. Repub-
lican vote about equally divided between
Russell and Weisiger.
Sandy Hook-Election in Goochland
Watknsvillc Lamb ODemocraD, 49, Rus
sell Repubican, 10. Rockets, Lamb
DemocraO. 4Oa Weisiger Republican),
As: Russell Republican,, g, Quantz, J.
Venifa-Dectrlck Store precinct.
Goochland county: Total votes cast, 1S.
of which John Lamb received IS, o. II.
Russell Y. Weisiger II.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
Marx Precinct-Lamb, 80; Russell is;
Weisiger. Is: QuantZ, 4. Total. 20. Lamb )
majority over highest RusselD. 10.
Swansboro Precinct-Lamb. 102; Russell,
Al: Weisiger. "a; Quantz, ,. Total 1o9.
Lambs majority over highest RusselD,
6l
MISUNDERSTANDING is vote cast here
to-day: Lamb 81, Russell 80, Weisiger !.
Chester-Small vote. Republicans vot
Ing solidiy for Russell
Bermuda district: Votes cast 1iS; Lamb
A. Russell 6S. billiard 8. Usual Demo
cratic majority at courthouse; Repubh-
cans solid for Russell.
Petersburg Chesterfield county, Matoa-
ca precinct. Lamb 50. Weisiger 81. Ettrick
precinct. Lamb 50. Weisiger 4. Russell 4.
HANOVER COUNTY.
Ashland-The official vote at the Ash
land precinct is as follows: Lamb. 1l5:
Russell. %; Weisiger. 80; billiard. ?.
Atiees-Returns from Rural Point are
as follows Lamb OemocraD. %; Rus
sell Republican,. 90: Weisiger (Republi-
cam. q: billiard ProhbluoniSD. 4,
Quantz, o. Total vote. 30. But few white
people voted and this precinct shows
large Republican gains. Last election
Lamb carried this precinct.
Atlee-Returns from Rural Point Pre-
cinct. Hanover county: Lamb Democrat,
70: Russell Repubncan), 80; Weisiger
Republican). "a.
Hanover Observation-Disclosures giee
Lamb a majority over Russell and Welsh
ger in the county: Rural Point Precinct
gave Russell "A majority over Lamb but
~ other precincts Lamb IS far ahead.
KING WILLIAM COUNTY.
K.g William CONFERENCE.-THE small.
Lamb. 81; WeisigeT, So; billiard. 2; for
railroad. "a: against railroad. 81.
Mancuin Precinct-For subscription to
the railroad. 1871; against subscription. 2.
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VIII give about eight huhdIeu mdJoIi0y
for Otey.
SOUTH BOSTON. VA. Nov. Especial.
South Boston. ofiicial:Otey. pa; Herman
81: Butler. l0l. Black Walnut: Otey, 49,;
Herman 3. Butler. %.
KEYSVIILE, VA. Nov. Especial
Vote at Keysville. T. J. Otey 1854; Daniel
Butler, "a: Chas. a. Herman, L.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Christiansburg-Fiv precincts heard
from In Montgomery county give Otey dS
plurality over Heermsns Remaining
seven precincts will likely reduce this to
400 Heermans will lead Butler by 700 IN
county. Report just in from Floyd coun-
IS indicates that Parr has carried the
county by $50 or 500 over Swanson vote
very light in Montgomery county.
Blacksburg-Ba as tohoWs'
Otey 263. Heermans A., Butler a. revere
o. Kfmmel II. Christansburg as follows:
Otey 2S7 Heermans Ill, Butler ~
East NATURALIZATION very quiet and
very small vote polled in Radford. The
result is. East RadfOrd: Otey l3, Har-
man 30. KInbaIl s. Butler megro) one.
Otey's majority over all, l0l West Rad
ford: Otey Co. Herman y, Butler l.
Otey's majority 30.
81. Hartman IS. Butler 2S. Kimball l.
CITY OF L.YNCHBURG.
INnchburg-From the present indica-
tons Major Peter j. Otey has swept the
Sixth district from one end 10 the other
carrying every precinct in it By unheard-oi
majorites II the returns received later
keep pace with those OF tonight he VIII
carry tho district by a majority Of over
1000 which exceeds the most sanguine
predictions.
His majority will not be less than 5000.
In Lynchburg the vote was very light,
but Oteys plurality is 9l9 and his majority
over the two Republican candidates COM
bined Is 126. G.. A Heermans. the regular
Republican candidate. received only 1913
votes. while Butler, the candidate OF the
distinctly colored element. or anu-organ-
ization forces. received BIS votes.
The total vote cast In the city was 1871
out OF a registered vote OF 1925.
CAMPBELL COUNTY.
Rustburg-W with one precinct besides
12ustburg. Otey DemocraD has l65. Heer-
mans Republican) lS Butler (Republican)
l03. Otey will have a good majority in
county.
ROANOKE COUNTY AND CITY.
ROanOke-ElectiOn very quiet, llght vote
polled Everything Democratic. The
Third Ward went Democratic for first
time in history OF the city. giving Otey
five majority over Hecrmans (Republi-
cam
The total city vote IS as follows: Otey
DemocraU. l05l; Heermans (Repuhlican),
2g6: Butler Negro Republican, l01; Re-
we're Socialist Labor. SO: Kimmeu pro
hibition). 2l7 The total vote cast was
/ 769. Oteys plurality 372. his majority
over Heermans. 100.
Seven precincts in the county. includ-
ing Salem the county seat, give Otey 563
Heermans. ll5. Butler 252: KimmelL 45.
Butler the negro Republican is running
ahead Of Heermans. the regular Republi-
can candidate, in the county.
Roanoke county. heretofore Republican
By 300. will be Democratic by 300
Salem-The vote as compared with that
Of 1896 shows q decrease in the town Of
Salem of 39S votes. The following is the
result Of the election: Otey CDemocraO,
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FIFTH DISTRICT.
IIENRY COUNTY.

Martinsviiie-Ma rtinsville gives swan
son Democrat i majority.
Axton and lrisburg give Swanson
majority.
Ridgeway gives Parr a majority.
Indications are that Swanson has a
majority in this county.
PATRICK COUNTY.
Stuart-Dehnite figures are in from hve
precincts and they give Parr 50 majority.
Tolerably definite returns are in from
two other pecincts. The seven precincts
leave the vote about even. Heavy Demo-
cratic gains in most places over two
years ago A large vote was polled.
The county is still IN doubt; the vote
will be very close.
DANNILLE AND COUNTIES.
Danvllle. Va.-Election quiet Danvilie's
oaicial vote for Congress: Swanson Dem
ocrat). 1907; Parr (Republican). 90. Oi'l-
cial and unofficial accounts from Pittsyl-
vania county give Swanson 1850 majority.
Franklin county gives him $50 majority.
Henry county. 800, and Patrick county
about 200 No returns from the trans
mountain counties.
Basing estimates on returns IN swan
sons majority in district will be ABOUT
1900
PITTSYLVANfA COUNTY
Chatham-Chatham precinct gives
Swanson a majority OF 22S over Parr :
Hurts store. s: Elba. 3; SYCAMORE ~
Spring Garden. 81: Dry Fork. IL, klns-
gold. 200: Farmers, 2; Toshes. 81; MOT
ley's. Al: Shockoe. IS: Design %; CAS-
cade IS.
Swanson thinks he has Grayson by 10
majority.
lie received messages saying ne car
red Patrick. also Henry. Has not hearl
from Carroll. Shows gains in FLOYD ana
Franklin.
pl,tsylvania and Danville VIII give
Swanson 5000 majority. He CONSIDERS
his election certain by majority OF
. 800.
Election was quiet AMI not very fun
vote polled.
Stokesand. n negro precinct gives PaTr
9S majority. II is the only preclnct
heard from which gives Parr a majority.
Danville-Omcial and unohicial returns
from Pittsvlvania county give swanson
1900 majority.
GRAYSON COUNTY.
Chestnut Yard-Returns from Grayson
county give Swanson (DemocraO' ll5
majority.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Rocky Mount-Rocky Mount Precinct
polls a small vote and gives c. y swan
son Democratic candidate fer Congress)
96 majority. The county has gone DEM
ocr1tic by five or six hundred
Rocky Mount-Swansons majority AT
this place. -. Estimated majority In
this county 700.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
The Ringing

Of the dinner bell is joyous music
for the hungry man with gooo
DIGESTION. but it is like a knell TO
him whose stomach is fabby, tone
less and unequal to its work: "A
word TO this poor fellow: Just pc
fore your meal take a tablespoon
full of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09

s92: Butler Negro Republican,. 1874; Her
mans ONhite Republican,, %; kimmell
CProhibition) q. Otey's plurality over
Butler. IS. Democratic gain over vote OF
1896. 100
Results from three precincts in Roam
oke county give Otey ODemocraD plu-
rolitv of l26 votes over Heermans (White
Renublican). From present indications
Roanoke county viii give Otey a ma
jority OF 80.
BEDFORD COUNTY.
Bedford City-The vote here to-day was
very light. barely 80 per cent. OF the regis
tered vote being cast. The result is as
follows:
Otey DemocraD s5s. Heermans (Repub-
iican) IS, Butler (colored Republican, 100.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
THE VOTE LESS
THAN A FOURTH.

Vaa greater later IN the day than at first
early IN the da,f. and. In fact. up TO 4
O'clock, the in1p rcssion that Roosevelt
would be beaten bv a fairly good majority
iuas held by most ,,f the politicians. This
belief began to waver when the returns
commenced to come In. aiad towards
o'clock there was a divided opinion as TO
whether or not Van wyok would pull
Through. The Rough Rider became more
ana more popular as a favorite. and be-
fore midnight his election was conceded
b. many. A large quantity Of money and
many silk hats. overcoats and cigars were
vugcrcd here on the election in New
Fork.
THE VOTE IN RICHMOND.
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Pennington Gap-W. +. Rhea Demo
craD has carried this county by ABOUT
l75
RUSSELL COUNTY.
Cleveland-Ten precincts heard from
Rheas majority. 42l; Rhea's majority III
county, geo.
WISE COUNTY.
Norton-The latest returns show walk
ers majority in the county, 49, with
three precincts TO hear from, which VIII
probably reduce Walkers majority IN
the county to 100 votes. and against ao
votes two years ago. Returns Indicate
Rhea's election.
SMYTH COUNTY.
Neutrality-suspicious. show Smyth gives
Rhea % majority. a gain OF 10 over TWO
years ago.
Seven Mile Ford-Vote al this precinct
as follows: Rhea OemocraD, lOi; Walk
err (lepublican), l02; Harris ana watkins
Republicans). none. Rheas majority
over Walker. >.
Chilhowie-Walker's majority at this
precinct Is 26 over Rhea.
GILES COUNTY.
Observation-Disclosures OF Giles county IN
complete. County will probably give
Rhea. Democratic candidate for Congress.
Ninth District 600 majority.
Eggieston Springs-Principal precincts
heard from indicate that this county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
SIXTH DISTRICT.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
BRAKES BRANCH, VA, Nov. o.-spe-
cial.-Three precincts out Of eleven heard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
ELECTION IN HENRIC0.
Voting Very Light-Capt. Lambs Ma
jority Assured.

The election did not awaken much in
ferest in Henrlco county. and what was
probably the lightst vote in years was
cast.
Captain Lambs majority was, of
course. assured, and Mr.. Russell ran
ahead of Mr. Weisiger in the precincts
already heard from.
Returns from five precincts OF the twen-
ty-three are given. but the figures are
partly indicative OF the standing of the
candidates at the others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
THE DEMOCRATS
SWEEP VIRGINIA


hundred in this county oyer Joseph j.
Bristow.
tville--Northampton will give w.
A. Jones DemocraD about 800 majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
NINTH DISTRICT.
LEE COUNTY.
RUSSELL COUNTY.

Pennington Gap-W. +. Rhea Demo
craD has carried this county by about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09
0. H. Berry& Co.
Outfitters of the Moment.

from give Otey SSS. Herman l79. County
will give about eight hundred majority
for Otey.
SOUTH BOSTON. VA, Nov. Especial.
South Boston. ofiicial:Otey. pa, Herman,
81, Butler. l0l. Black Walnut: Otey, lS';
Herman. 8. Butler. 26.
KEYSVILLE. VA, Nov. ESPECIAL
Vote at Keysvilie: T. J. Otey, 1854, Daniel
Butler. "a: Chas. a. Herman, L.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09

Cleveland-Ten precincts heard from.
Rhea's majority. 42l. Rhea's majority IN
gaupfU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-09

SHENANDOAH NVN y =
woodstock-Returns show majority
for Hay In Shenandoah county TO be
5S0-some precincts yet 10 De heard from
Reports from surrounding counties ma,
cate the election Of Hay by a substantial
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
High Lights.

Voice is not an index of character so
much as an index of climate.
He who hesitates is lost. He who never
hesitates hash t been found either
We could acquire all foreign languages
in the time given to gossiping in our own.
At this time no great man feels that his
fame is complete until somebody has
named chrysanthemum after him.
The woman with a chaotic top bureau
drawer always has delusion that she is
going to straighten it up tomorrow.
A pessinist is one who foresees the flu
ture meals of warmed over turkey before
the Thanksgiving dinner has been eaten.
Chicago Record.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
BOSTON & MAINE r.. r.
In Effect October 3rd, 1898.
WESTERN DIVISION.

Trains leave Portland, Union Station. for
ScarborO Crossing, 1000 a. M. 6.20, p. ~ ;
Scarboro Beach, Pine Point, 100. 1000 NJ,
s ssso III Riad. f5 Poo so i 900 me-
a. M, 1880. $50, 5.25, $40 p. M; Kennebunk-
port, TOO, $40 q. NJ; 1885, 3;sO; 6,25, 2. NJ;
power, Somersworth. 100. $40 a. ln 1885
$50, B.25 p. M; Rochester, Pennington,
Alton Bay, $40 a. M, 1885, $50 p. M; Lake
mort Laconia, Weirs, Plymouth. $40 a. m..
12.35 D. M; Worcester lyia Somersworth and
Rochester), 700 a. M; Manchester, Concord
and North, 100 a. NJ, $50 p. M; North Ber-
wick, Dover, Exeter, Haverhill, Lawrence,
$50, p. m. Arrive Boston, 7.25, 1O15 a. M.
1850 4IO, T.15, p. m. Leave Boston Tor
Portland, $50. 730 $50 a. M, lis. 415. p. N.
Arrive Portland, 1910, 11.50. a. NJ, 121o' 500
'''' p -'' SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Scarboro Beach, Pine Point, old
Orchard Beach, SacO, Biddeford, kenne-
bunk, North Berwick. Dover, Exeter.
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Rochester, Pennington, Alton BAY 4'St
p. m. o
For Biddeford, Portsmouth, Newbnry-
port, Amesbury, salem, Lynn, Boston, 200
800 a. M, 12.45. 600 p. m. Arrive Boston, 5ot
a. M. 70 40 400, 9.O5 p. m. Leave Boston fol
Portland, 100 900 H. M. $780, 100 7.45 D. m
Arrive Portland. 1l,45 a" H., 1900 49, lo.i9
1915 p. III.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddefosd, Portsmouth. Newbury-
port, Salem. lynn, Boston. 200 a. NJ, L. n
pm. Arrive Boston 5.57 a. M, 400 p. n
Leave Boston for Portland. 900 a. M, 200 p. IN
Arrive Portland. 1910, 1880 p. n. Ny...,,
a. Daily except Monday and stops at Nofth
Berwick ana Exeter only.
D. j. FLANDERS. G. P & T. A. Boston
octS dtf
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RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL II. Il.

Trains leave Portland as follows.
TOO NJ For Brun.wIek, BATH Eocl1land
Bucksport, nouton, Woodstock ana St
stephen via Nancebor0 and st. John.
$50 d, M. For Danvllle Je., Mechanic Falls,
Rumford Falls Lewiston, Winthrop, Oakland,
Readheld, Wateryile. Liyermore Fails, Farm
ington and Phillips.
Walervle and Lewiston via Brunswick.
1880 ~. M Express for Brunswick. Bath,
RoeKland and ali stations on the Knox and
Lincoln division, Augusta, Waterville Ban
gor Bar Harbor GreenVille, and HoutOn, via
i, 10 p M. For Mechanic Falls. Rumfor4
Falls Bemls, DaGvlle Jc., Lewiston, Liver
more Fails, Pennington, kineneld, Carrabas-
SET, Philips amt Rangeley. Winthrop. Oakland
Bingham. Waterville aud Skowhegan.
gs waer1 F2s s EeSPGs br4 Bsss Hart art
iind, Dover and Foxcroft, Greenvile, Bangor
Oldtown and Mattawamkeag.
Falls Gardiner, Augusta and Waterville..
5.15 p. m. For New Gloucester, Danvills
Junct Mechanic Falls. Auburn and Lewiston.
100 M. Night Express, every night, for
vile, Bangor, Moosenead Lake, Aroostook
county via Oldtown, Bar Harbor, Bucksporr
took county via Vanceboro. Halifax and the
Provinces. The Saturday night train does not
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beyond Bangor. Sleeping cars to st. John
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Arrivals in Portland.
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Augusta, Rocklaad and Bath, $40 p. m; st.
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Runs ON fast special schedule via Chicago
and Alton. Iron Mountain Route, Texas
and Pacific, southern Pacific Co. Summer
route for winter travel particulars apply to
Chicago g. Alton, 256 Washington ST.
Iron Mountain & 100 Washington CT
Texas g Pacific,
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A TALE OF OYSTERS.
Their Difference In Size Sometimes
Causes Embarrassment.

Causes Embarrassment.
Olympia oysters, such as grow on the
shores of Puget sound aid are eaten by
the people of the far northwest are said to
be the smallest oysters in the world. They
are not as large as penny, and an in
dividual order is measured not in dozens,
but in pecks. When eastern people go
west or the people of the west come down
to New York, amusing mistakes are made
in strange restaurants. An eastern girl
who lived in Portland, Or, for several
years and who therefore, can appreciate
the humor of these situations better than
the victims, was talking the other night
about it,
"While l was in Portland she said,
ST was one of little supper party after
theater one night. And l might add there
isn't decent restaurant in that whole
fine city. In the party was girl fresh
from the east She had heard just enough
and no more of Oregon oysters to know
that they were delicious, as they really
are, and as she was particularly fond OF
oysters she expressed desire for pan
roast. So pleased was she in anticipation
that she urged her escort to forgive the
wretched service, but when the order came
on. little bits of oysters smaller than a sill
yer half dime, she took it upon herself to
remind the waiter that she did not order
oyster hash. The waiter, properly enough,
looked grieved and explained that those
oysters were the best and the largest to be
had in Portland.
"In the course of time 1 came east to
New York, and with me came girl who
never had wandered from the Pacific slope.
1t was the oyster season in this city, and
took her to the finest restaurant L knew,
remembering the mean little place where
we had eaten in Portland. [ ordered a
salad, while she ordered oysters, only three
dozen of them. The waiter gave slight
gasp but as she looked sane and kept
quiet he attempted no explanation and
asked no questions.
"By and by he returned with the order
and laid before her platter on which re-
posed two dozen oysters, each half as big
as her hand 1t was her turn to gasp now,
and while she was doing it the waiter re-
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"'Tn bring the others, ma'am, as soon
as you're ready.
"Well, I paid the bill, and willingly,
and she said things to me afterward. -
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