davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
RONDS
,vS OPERATIONS IN STOCKS.

.~TTn -
u" noe ,rree1llar and active at
%, stock mafkt' was -. 20
| :, e,sl changes IN the sIea'0'
ruls last prices showed racuohaI
So - - with FRIDAYS closing. The
SIS s. oo'''f -. &c Good es the selling
rag prooan! va - ,ta,,ida,tor nv
| ..,srh in the hrS'-.'aS ,.-.st
=. rbo are not satisfied Win '"e INN
r." -. Gov higher prices. on account or the
'-'''" ,.,,,o.for IN certain industrials
,-sssiye manlpuIa'''' 90 -. ,.os
49,. .,ssi hlity az higher HoH'! '"'N''
'"' ..,,, Interests who can afford 10
+, ty ou!lHs ''N' ,-...t a,,,. +sn,Dorarv
3 ard carry s''N"' - .to
L. in values. and long u'II'SS'' go
Il, This particular the buying was
Fllm~ ,...,e indication % q public
lrN hui 'AeiV va" ........ g., Ontario
,-s,, fo- the Ions account 'N''f' '
| ,,...,srr and certain issues ~ WHO" '"7
--e.s ave asracially favorable
J. alces Of Q1'DN i ,.-,- 90 excellent
mario and Western "--'' "N''' 80. .,,..
,io, eel much higher o"iNS 10 '"V '">' 80
- ocorire5 ly important banking
is V'"s ....,. . contaminated clas-
! uses ID connecueN "''' 90 ..,,,..,,.,
[.es,ior Of the stock and o'-tl pas ia
| ...,s.-. ~ rta company TWO banking
..t.At, -ha last month bought
uses nave '''' ,,-.-.o,, stool,
tNVg shares OF oA1"I-l '- -.--..orlo,. vas dine
!, the advance I'D us i..'. -,
bgying Induced Joy WIS -'.- ''"..a,.o5 a hiy
The bank statement 81 "t" az 49,, eaIit,,7
* in surplus reserve nli o-'y 49,,
= u cash holdings Loans -'''V 'S'- ~ We
Y S3WntWN and deposits az d '''.0.
| CORRESPONDING amount -A-S tNpaNSIo. ia ~
In rem doubtless reflects a.''i.'+''''' ''V'
| r-s8 In the Tobacco STOCK movement IA 't'0
IL and loans made ln clnhee'loh win '"o
cent foreign liquidation 90. American secuI ''ieS
II the financing of Industrial complha lions
bans and deposits q the Assoc.aleu i'aIlhs az
larger than at any one m ~, - vit6
ihe clearing nous az ~ rbous an
hrst " 'hv va. ny '0en lite on ~
fpansloh ol 81 ol Nv a. - 49, bou
(nsloh oi sN''o'i'''' !" ''1 - -. S10
En- surplus reserve nas l.., 49, ~ ,irb,
LNWl ne Inone.alS s-t-a',oi. " O. o. ,,1oey
here M De temporary nsnr Lales .oi 49,
Ny d. ~ 4HgI'''U ~ o. a. ~
iIs1 - ~ -,ore G 4earsd O. danreee-
49, go han ar. tisher money rates
II -,o-,,a, could D. handled on a much higher
=. fSr r,oner tbar 81. ner cent Bankers are
1 .ior-,e5 ove- no money situation. In fact
-. 80 uo,,id he welcomed They are
- ,or,eu~Ls- ,reaev over tho nanipu-
~. .so-a1,or If tysdiDg that * now current
- s,octs ,,,.nr which they arr asked 10
T.. advances F.,arv man in wall Street who
ss to increase legitimate Wall Street business
.agli d. everything in his power 10 free the
rssi from stock-market manipulation
d. beginning Of the settlement by lhe ZEN I' d.
pm. q It's Government deDt ana the p4an Ioi
Naellsimen, ~ the nnahclal aHals oI Iue
'it2. Pacific "ltA the southern |aCiHc We -
. most important developments Of the week,
r thew --rrrte. g., f,a reflected in the market
|i-s o. the securities Of the companies Inter-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

37a.a3s; preferred, ssase4 Wagner Palace Car 1so9
lsS Continental Tobacco common. i7lsG47% pre-
ferred. S5dA. Air Power. sGqs2 Pressed Steel Car.
6Sd6siz; preferred. s9i1qaO
RAILROAD EARNINGS THE Financial Chron-
cle" computes TIE gross earnings Of seventy-seven
roads for the second week OF February 1899. al
S6.446505 a decrease OF tsl9.235 11.2s per cent
BANK CLEARINGss-Th total bank cearings
Of all the clearing houses Of the United States
for the week ending yesterday were Sl7l3753Ss, an
increase OF S253.sl035l over last week and an In
Of 1853. i3 s93 compared with the correspond
ing week OF last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London Feb 25-Closing-The market for Ameri-
can securities after weak opening on political
complications in the East became stcadier and
closed steady Last prices were. Atchison. 2's;
Canadian. 1884,; St Paul 1874; Illinois Central
11qa.: Louisville. Cs Union Pacific preferred, s2's;
nl.o--Yorz Central 1n. Erie l5ix: Pennsylvania.
6sas. Reading, u's Erie lst preferred, 4of., ana
Northern Pacific preferred. SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
RALROAD RONDs.-Market irreEular

RAILROAD BONDs.-Markct irregular at small
nnaI changes Total sales amounted I'm par value
to s1qoSO0o The heaviest dealings were In the
Atchison issues Central Georgia conso -. Central
Pacific IS Chesapeake and Ohio 4'2s. Rock Island
4e Kansas and Texas DDS. Kansas and Texas OF
Texas %. Missouri Pacific es Reading Is, St Louis
Southwestern lists. san Antonio and Arkansas Pass
- Texas and Pacific DDS and Wisconsin Central
1et roceinte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
HONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY RATES.-Money on call. ~ per cent
Time money. 3 per cent for sixty days. Spo'2 per
cent for three months. 3404 per cent for four
months and Si204 per cent for six months. Com
me-cM paper rates were 5HS'e per cent Tor all
periods Tor the best names. and above for names
not SO well known.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE-Marke firm and quiet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
financial,
BANKING HOUSE
HA|CHT & FREESE,
NEW YORK, 80 BROADWAY.
Philadelphia. :. W. Cor Fourth & Walnut ST.
Boston. - State Street.
InIN

Execute orders In STOCKS. BONDS. GRAIN COTTON
and PROVISIONS on the New York. PHILADELPHIA Boston
and Chicago Grain Exchanges f1r investment
carried Of 20 per cent. az modfrate
rates u interest is commission Interest allowed
on rrarglns deposits subject CHI eek sight.
Write or call for our 400 PAGE SECURITY MAN
TAI" giving latest Of prices and statistics %
date Conceded by Banks. Exchanges. the Press and
Boards of Trade throughout the country 10 be the oet
condensed and satscaly reliable publication ever Issued
any Banking House Gives range OF prices OF SocNs,
Wheat for 70 thirty years latest financial
reports statements Of earnings % all railroad and
Industrial corporations whose shares listed on all the
cpal Exchanges thereby enabling Investors 70 operate
thsir own Judgment based facts % be found IN the
Manual which invaluable 90 business men generally
enables any invest money keeping me liicliAl
intact and making pay an Income.
We are p-asod present u free upon mailed or per
sona appcafon AZ well designate stocks which IN our
Judgment Will max. the most decided advances.
Twenty years experience largest cchtele most corn
,,o.giots offices best brokerage service.
Rr.nch ,prce 1872 Broadway y. y. 26,h St
A STOCK GRAIN and COTTON LETTER issued daily
and SENT FREE request
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
IN SECURITIES
.,,,r1 LOSSES GENERAL

rrN1ENT-BOND MARKET
@ BANh MONEY AND EXCHANGE
ssEGl hAN os,ersav Of the principal &C
,sns prices ,r5 net changes from Fridays
we're as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
GET POSTED.

Many fortunes been made on this market by fol
lowing the information and rules laid down IN book
II not only you how trade but furnishes proof
regarding these rules nfalhle n strictly
followed rs pages, illustrated. Mailed receipt ct
IN stamps. Address 'FCBLIsHER,' y. q. Box
1896 New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
C. W. MORGAN & CO.,

IT BKUAUNA1, EWFIkL DLDU.' 10 u
ORDERS EXECUTED for INVESTMENT on MAkSlN
COMMISSION 10
MEMBERS or CONSOLIDATED STOCK EXCHANGE
Oi- DAILY MARKET LETTER gives fuller Information
~ the stock Cotton Wheat Markets than you can
eet elsewhere and Is invaluable 70 parties aesrnk ~
seraye advice regard BOND and stock Investments
NAILED FREE on APPLICATIONS
Correspondence invited from nNe..ors or those oes'ns
10 Operate the Market.
BEST REFERENCES FURNISHED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

OF ASSOCIATED BANKS IN DETAIL
o State banks 10 per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

OUTSIDE Market firm and fairy
active Standard OF closed at 4ssaiso' against 4S'W
IN, on FRIDAY Last prices OF the other promi-
-, ,ssues we're. Otis Elevatng, 4oasgba. pre-
erred scgel, New-Amsterdam Cas- common
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

TRUST AND SURETY COMPANIES.
reported by clinton Gilbert. Nc. Wall-st)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.

GOVERNMENT BoNDs-Market firm Final
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

Actual cIoslng &c Voc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

BANK STOCKS
reported by clinton Gilbert NJ. Wall-s')
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
STREET RAILROADS IN OTHER CITIES.
BONDS
GAS SECURITIES.

nep'rted By c. / Hudson < CO.. Nos. 81 & 20 Wall
PONDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
Satur- satur-
Feb. ls. Feb. 70. change,

Total sales FOR the week - go ="
Total In preceding week ..........'..''''. '54oo''
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup Of
Figs, when in need Of q laxative,
and If the father or mother be
costive or bilious, the most graft
flying results follow it's use; so
that 1t is the best family remedy
known and every family should
have a bottle. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Nick Myers Secures Bail

r. b. Bullock, Nicholas and
Robertson Myers able counsel,
after great deal of exertion,
has secured bond in the sum of
$4,000 for Nicholas Myers, which
has been approved by Judge
Hooker OF this circuit, and he
was released Saturday. His
bondsmen are his sister, Mrs. e.
L. Tilley, of Atlanta, $1,000; j.
r. Lee of Sumter county, $500;
DIR. .. Grothe of Ocala, $500. Mr..
Bullock says he will have Rob
ectson Myers bond ready IN a
few days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03

The following citizens have
gone on ten days vacation,
taking advantage of the cheap
rates: Col. l.. z. Miller and fam
lily, Moses Brown and j. f. l..
Mcintosh to Columbia, S. c.;
Mrs. N. [. Gottlieb and daughter,
Mrs. j. j. Webber, j. r. Martin,
Neil Harris, Irwin Reardon, AL
bert and Wilbur Miller to Savan-
nah.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03

Surf bathing, ocean pier, fine
fishing, sulphur shower baths,
large pavilion, shade trees, grass
lawn, chlIdren's play grounds, are
some of the attractions at the
Colonnades, Seabreeze, Fla.
"TO Throw COOP MONEY AZ
ter bad will but increase my
PAIN. Ii you have thrown
away money for medicines that
did not cure, now begin taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the medicine
that never dlsappoints.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03

Gun-Shot wounds and powder
burns, cuts, bruises, sprains,
wounds from rusty nails, insect
stiDgs and ivy poisoning-quickly
healed by DcWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Positively prevents blood
poisoning. Beware of counter
felts. "DeWltt's" is SAFE and
SURE. Anti-Monopoly Drug
store, Ocala, Fla.
A new line of ladies' ready
made crash and brliliantine
skirts. NJ. Fishel.
Dixie mosquito nets $3.50 each
at Rheinauer's.
A beautiful line of embroidery,
laces and feather stitch braid
just received at the Alliance
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Green Groceries

have opened a stand in Mrs.
Hicks old store and keep a full
stock of vegetables and local
fruits. My goods are fresh, raised
principally on my own farm. |
will call at your residence every
other morning with my wagon
Orders solicited and will be care
fully filled. JAMES kINsEY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
The Firemen's Benefit

The ladies will be ready to
serve lunches and refreshments
by 10 a. m. tomorrow. They re-
quest a liberal patronage from
the people, as it is for worthy
cause. Their place of serving
will be in the vacant store room
in the northeast corner of the
Ocala House until 10 p. m.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
The Everett

We are agents for and carry
in stock the Everett and Harvard
pianos and can offer you special
Inducements for cash or give you
as liberal terms as any firm. 1t
will pay you to investigate our
prices. The Ocala Music Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Choice Private Board

Anyone wishing choice family
ard should apply at the Rear
On property on Ocklawaha av-
nue., where Mrs. Whitfield is
conducting first class boarding
house, with moderate rates,
nice table board and comfortable
and spacious rooms.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
TROUBLE ALWAYS

Comes sooner or later, but
trouble caused by ill-fitting shoes
can always be avoided if you buy
your footwear from j. M. Nicely
where it is properly fitted and
reliable goods are sold.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Tennessee Cream

l can furnish, in any quantity,
sweet, Jersey cream, from the
Franklin, Tennessee, crea merry.
Guaranteed to be absolutely
pure and sweet; for whipping
purposes or for making ice cream
at home.
DAME, THE CREAM MAN.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Hammond Typewriters Lead

Call and examine the latest
and best machine on the market
and let us tell you why it Is so.
THE OCALA Music Co,
Agents.
Next door to the pOstoilice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
MOnteZuma Barber Shop

In the Montezuma you will find
a first-ciass tonsorial palace. My
friends and the public are request
ed to favor me with q share of
their patronage. promise them
first-class service and courteous
treatment. Z. G.. DAVIS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Adams Fall

Was on account of what he ate.
But Adam didn't eat that dell
cious ice cream, made fresh every
day by Dame, the cream man,
from that pure Tennessee cream.
1t is given up that Dame beats
them all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Produce Wanted

| will pay the highest market
price in cash tor 100 bushels of
good peanuts, 100 bushels of on
ions, 100 bushels of cow peas and
100 bushels of Irish potatoes. d.
NJ. Bonay, at the Hole in the
Wall
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Notice to Patrons

Subscribers, or those not now
subscribing, leaving the city for
the summer, can have their pa
per forwarded without extra
cost by notifying the Evening
Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
No Paper Tomorrow

AS the printers desire to cele-
brate the 4th, the Star will not
scintiIlate tomorrow afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Produce Wanted

L will pay IN cash the full mar
l1et price for produce, fruits, eggs,
chickens, etc. ID. NJ. Boney at
Che Hole in the Wall.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Ocala's Cheapest Drugstore

Tydings & Co. Not cheap,
worthless goods, but the best OF
goods at the cheapest prices.
Prescriptions our speciality.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!

Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!
Candy! Candy! Candy!
Just received by Dame, the
cream man, Whitman's, Low
ney's and Tenney's in one-half
and one pound packages.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Open All Night

We have a night phone, Num-
Der 40, and render willing service
at any hour OF the night. Ask
your physician to call US.
GARRETT & GERIG,
Postotfice Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Fourth of July

Hand bills to advertise your
wares neatly, quickly, chcaply
and attractively printed on any
color OF paper, or assorted cOlors,
at this Office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Bicycles, $1.25 a Week

For limited time only we offer
you bicycle at SIS cash and bal
ance $1.25 per week.
Take advantage of this offer
and get a wheel now.
The OCALA Music co,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Don't Tobacco Spit ana Smuke Your Life AWAY.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve aud vigor, take No-To
Bac the wondcr-worlscr that makes weak men
strong. All druggists soc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booiklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Hemedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Wanted to Rent

To some family without small
children my 10-room house, ex-
ceptlng two rooms. For partlc-
ulars inquire Of O. A. Nash.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
Weather Forecast for Central Florida

Courtesy OF Postmaster Grovesy
Showers tonight and IN south
portion Tuesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-07-03
IN LOVE

With the rich flavor, tenderness,
succulence and general high
grade excellence of my prime
meats. my customers, who are
cOnnoisseurs in choice steaks,
chops, roasts and veal, say they
are. 1t is gratifying to know
that my efforts to cater to the ta-
bles of the critical is successful,
and as l am an expert judge Of
meats, will serve the best in the
land at the most reasonable
prices. j. w. DAVIS,
City Market.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-12-21
Indian maoicians Not C,ex.-

The Indian ccnjurers are not very
clever. They offer no new tricks and
no wonderful OneS. Their counterparts
in China are many times more deft, au-
dacious and original. The trick of
cOusing mango tree to grow in the
presence of a crowd is the most vaunt-
ed thing the Indians do, and that fail
ed to see, through 1t is practiced by
many Of these yagabonds. Several
persons who have witnessed it told us
that it Is worked beneath a cloth or
sack and that it seems as if it might
easily be done by drawing u small
young plant from the performers
under the covering. The so-calied tree
is usually but a few inches-at the
most foOt-in height. However, against
the reports Of such skeptics we must
weigh the testimony of many famous
travellers. Nearly ali the conjur-
ers we saw were also snake charmers.
Their work with serpents Is extremely
interesting, even after one learns how
harmless are their snakes. The reptiles
are carried In baskets and bags and are
of all sizes. The cobras are best
worth watching. Usually a mon
goose is put out to fight a cobra, but
the ferretlike animal Is not only spirit
less, but remains so. l never saw or
heard Of anything come from such n
combat except once, at Delhi, when the
conjurer was not looking and n large
serpent killed and half swallowed the
mOngoose. And the most interesting
thing about that was the noise of the
owners lamentation.-Har Maya
zine
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-12-21
A Eander Needed.

The need Of a practical and efficient
fender on the electric street car offers
n chance to the inventive. The excuses
for tenders which we have are fire.
Quently worse than nothing at all. OF
what use Is cumbersome, rigid rack,
ranging from six inches to q foot from
the ground as it bobs up and down
with the motion Of the car? A fender
should, in so far as possible, prevent
injury to person in any position on
the track. 1t should prevent his getting
under the wheels or under the car it.
self, and it should be so devised that
the person will not receive injury from
the fender itself, either by being picked
up or thrown against the front of the
car. 1t should be close to the ground,
and at the same time SO constructed as
not to sustain injury by its contact with
the rough and uneven surface of poorly
paved streets. In order to prevent in
jury to the person, it should have q
resiliency or spring. And it should be
SO constructed as to retain it's proximi-
ty to the ground, despite the rocking OF
the car. This could be devised, and il
ought to be.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-12-21

supposed 20 be dollar note. To my
surprise it was a One-hundred-dOllar
bill of the Allegheny Bank of Cumber-
land. That was in the last days of
the wildcat system of banking. l
thought ! had been fooled with some
worthless paper, but recOnciled myself
with the thought that the pie wasn't
any better than the bill. In fact, | was
sure that the pie was bad, and there
was yet some doubt about the bill. The
next day | took it to the bank and to
my everlasting surprise they cashed 1t
for $9S.60. The Jerseyman had evident
ly won 1t a poker and did not know its
value. He probably thought he was
playing a good joke on me.
Those were good old times. We
shall never see their like again. Think
how impossible it would be for any
thing like that to happen now."-Wash-
ingtOn Star.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-12-21
A Hundred Dollar Pie.


Jim Waters is one of the best known
newspaper men in Washington. He
was here long before the war and has
certainly been here long while since.
His venerable horse and antique green
wagon have been cOntemporaneous
with much of the history Of the capI-
tai and have likewise formed no small
part of the same. Jim and the horse,
and probably the wagon, have known
every newspaper correspondent and re-
porter in the city for the past forty
years. All his life Jim has been gather
ing informatlon-tons Of it at a cent
pound. To be brief, he deals in old
newspapers. And he deals also In q
good story now and then.
Il have just been over to camp at
Dunn Loring,' said Jim to Star re-
porter, land / went over to see if there
was an opening for any business in my
line. l did good deal of business
during the war-in several lines.
Il sold thousands Of your Star extras
for % cents apiece. That was in the
Union camps. l sold hundreds of them
in the Southern lines for several times
that. And l sold good many things
besides newspapers, too, l can tell you.
For year l did rushing business
with an old wagon in it. More than
once 1 was chased by the cavalry on
both sides, but knew the lay of the
land and l always got away to bob up
secretly somewhere else.
"The best stroke Of business l did
was in selling pies in the camps. |
got rid of tons of them and they paid
well. Soldiers seem to like pie better
than any other class of human beings.
| suppose it reminds them of home and
mother Some of the pies used to sell
them must have reminded them of their
grandmothers. Now and then the
baker couldn't make pie fast enough
to keep up with my trade and then
had to make them myself. That was
the kind that probably made the boys
thinks of the old folks at home.
Il think the best customers | had
were the Pennsylvania bucktails.
Great Scott! But they were pie de-
stroyers! Every one of them stood six
feet in his stocking feet and the way
those long-bodied citizens could put
away my goods was caution.
zone of the pleasantest recOllections
l have Of my army experiences was of
a little transaction on 4 pretty June
day when sold plain old custard pie
for the gentle sum of one hundred dol
lars. | had disposed of all my stock
except this one old pie that had been
around with me all day. AS l was
coming across the Long bridge l met Il
Jersey artilleryman. He stopped me
and asked me If | had any pies. AT
first | was tempted to tell him | hadn't t..
But he lifted the lid of my big basket
and saw the one pie Then he rammed
his hand deep into his trousers pocket
and pulled out bill. Grabbing the
pie with one hand he showed the bill
at me and went on. l called out to
him that there was some change COM
ing TO him.
"'Oh, go to blazes with your
change was all the politeness l got
for my honesty, and | took up my
basket and went on.
Il hadn't gone far before looked at
the bill, which up to that time l had