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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
1900"
PREVIOUS SALES
ROBERT P0RTNER BREWING co
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CONVENTION HALL BURNED.

A. stated in yesterdays Gazet o,
Convention Hall, the pride of Kansss
City, the auditorium in which the DEM
ocratic national convention was to
have been held. was burned to the
ground yesterday. The cause of the
fire il unknown. 1t started near the
engine room, in the northeast corner of
the building, about l O'Clock and 10
less than half an hour the building was
10 ruins. The flames swept across
Central street and caught in the roof
of Lathrop School, which cost about
$35 600. While the flames were still at
work subscription was started to re-
build the hall Over S25, 900 has al
ready been secured and meeting was
held last night at the Commercial Club
to arrange for mass-meeiing tonight
at which the rest OF the 100000 it is
estimated will. be necessary will be
raised, The insurance on the hall
amounts to $155, 900,
Chicago, April 5.-Expressions OF
opinion received at democratic head
quarters from members OF the national
committee relating 10 the Kansas City
Convention Hall tire show that q ma
jority of the committeeman favor stick
ing to Kansas City in her misfortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women. and all feel
the results In loss OF appetite, poisoDs In
the blood, backsche, nervousness, head
ache and tired. listless, run down feeling.
But there's no need to feel like that.
Listen to J. w. Gardner, Idaville. Ind.
He saws: "Electrc Bitters are just the
thing for q man when he is all run
down. and don't care whether he lives
or dies. It did more to give me strength
and good appetite than anything l
could take. l can now eat anything,
have a new lease on life." Ooly 30
cents at f. S. Leadhester & Sons
Drug Store. Every bottle euaran-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

III THO epTlug yNuuk mou
May DO occupied with love,
But maiden wants a hat that's
Trimmed up with turtle dove,
Or robin or catblrd,
Or some other festhered thirg
That is list I'd from ten dollars
Up to twenty five per wing.
Easter bonnets are riDeniDg.
Thirteen dodgers were at the station
house last night.
April showers may bring May fov-
ers, but they spoil spriog bounets.
Pink eye is following the grip and o
number OF Alexandrisns are affected.
A marriage license was issued 10
Washington yesterday to Clement w.
Wells, Of Colonial Beach, ard Marie
Louise Connolly.
There was only one case before the
Mayor this morning, that of a white
man charged with removing night soil.
He was dismissed.
In the U. s. Senate yesterday, Mr.,
Penrose introduced bill appropria =
ing IS, 900 for the erection of q monu-
menU as q memorial TO army nurses Of
the civil war, this monument to be
erected in the national cemetery at
Arlington.
Haeckley Hall. the building which
was burned recently at the Manassas
Industrial School, is to be rebuilt Of
brick. Plans for the same have been
prepared by Mr.. VIM. l.. Clark, arch
itect, of this city. Contractors utter
ested will do well to read the adver-
tisement in another column.
Election excitement seems to be on the in,
crease. Talk of next springs election is be.
INK introduced. 1t is understood that Mayor
Simpson will sgsin be q candidate for RE &C.
ton next year, rumOrs to the contrary not.
withstahding.
The School Board for Jefferson district,
Alexandria county, will ask for bids for
plans and specifications for the new s,hJcl
house which is to be erected in Del Bay
The remains of George Stevens, who was
killed by the fall Ofs clay bank In Washing.
ton on Tuesday, were brought here forl In.
torment in Bethel cemetery.
some colored men who were in the govern.
ment service during the civil war will q
Congress to pay them the money withheld
from them at that time.
In the Corporation Court today Rev. ].
LETTERS of Trinity M E. Church was granted
leave to perform the rites Of III strimoDy.
Mr. Z. Lee Field has received very large
and fine stock of clothing and gentlemen's
furnishing goods for the spring trade.
The arrival of spring is still delay cd, ard
last night the temperature was so cold thst
ice formed in exposed places.
Messrs. Millsrd Vincent and Hugh Mos
will act as clerks of election in the Fourth
ward at Tuesdays primary.
new case Of smallpox has been discovered
10 Washington, the victim ben four-yesr-
old co ored child.
The congregation of the Second Presb!.
terrain Church last night elected Messrs. Gee.
3. Kennedy and VIM. E. Lathsm trustees.
At meeting of James W. Jack;on Council,
Jr. o. II. A. NJ. last night three members
were initiated.
90 far the Police ,mmissioners have not
been called to consider Officer Spinks's case
The northwest wind Of last night ard t.
day has caused low tides In the river.
A colored man Was badly beaten by BAL
tender at Jackson City last night.
The water mains we're flushed today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

psRsoSAL.-Mr. Worth Hulfish Is in
pb;sdelphia on business.
Mis- jose Robinson, who has been
.sa cuest of Miss Aupe Drewry 10 Rich
Ind has returned TO her home in this
VI The wedding of Miss Camilla Ham,
mood Herbert to Mr.. William Pink
Nv WHITE, jr., took place last evening"
~ n tbe family home, in Baltimore. The
b,de ia a daughter OF the late Gen.
lanes r. Herbert, OF the Confederate
sTmv. and has been considered one of
the most attractive society girls in Bal
timore The groom is son OF the late
Hollincsworth Whyte, and grandson
If Ex-Governor William Piukney
Whyte.
Mrs Marshall L King, OF Alexan-
dris. is visiting her parents, Mr.. ard
Mrs L. T. Hanckel, on Park street,
ICaarlo'tesville Progress.
MIS- J. Frank CarliD, who has been
quite sick, ia rapidly recovering and
will soon leave for vi it to friends in
New York.
Rev. w. NJ. Clark, of Richmond,
will deliver the last of the special Len
ten sermons 10 Christ Church tonight
At s o'clock. Mr.. Clark has many
friends and admirers in Alexandra.
A cordial Welcome to attend is extend
ed TO all.
Mrs. A. D. Brockett hes returned
from delightful trip to Cuba.
As stated yesterday, the Westminster
League of the Second Presbyterian
Church will tonight tender reception
to Rev F. J. Brooke, the new pastor of
that church.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage OF Miss Alice Startling Ashby.
daughter of Capt. Turner Ashby, of
Markham, Fauquier county, to Mr..
Thomas r Leschmsn, which will take
place at Markham on the 10Th instant.
Miss Rebeccs Powell has returned
from visit to Baltimore.
Mr. William Clark will leave here
tonight for Cape Nome. Alaska, where
he has a position in the government
servive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
mo OONTRA BIS.

Bids to rebuild Hseckley Hall, at the Ma
nas.as Industrial School for Colored Youth,
will be received by the undersigned, on be-
half OF the executive comm ,tee, up to one
o. m. April %. 1900. the walls Of the
bail ling will be of brick, and the bids must
be in accordance with plans and specihca
tons, which can be seen at the r al estate oifce
of The undersigned, near the depot at Manss-
sas. Va Information can also be obtained
from VIM, L. Clark, the architect, $40 Conf
merce street, Alexandra. The contractor
must furnish all material and labor and COM
plete the job about September 1, 1900.
Should any bi der desire to offer separate
bid on certain portions of the work such BIDS
will be received and considered. IT is dis
tinctly understood, however, that the com
mittse reserve the right TO reject any and ell
bids. dEOnoE " nooND'
an6 enAtW2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

The PRIMARY.-Interest in the dem
ocratic primary to be held on Tuesday
is on the increase and the candidates
are now making quite an active can
vsss. For Clerk of the Courts, Mr.. J.
s. Beach is being opposed by Mr.. WE.
Fendall. and for City Sergeant. Capt.
W. H. Smith by Mr.. Frank Spinks.
Commonwealth Attorney Marbury
has no opposition, nor has Mr.. i.
w. Robinson, who will succeed Mr.. M.
b. Harlow, who declined to be a candi.
date for reelection to the position +
City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
The Best I'm the World.

We believe Cnsmberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best 10 the worio' "A
few weeks ago we suffered with a Sc
we're cold and troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we nur-
ohsssd a hottie to see how 1t would al
fer ne Il cured us before tile bottle
wss more than half used. 1t is the
best medicine out for colds ana cougns.
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

RAILROAD MEETINa.-The Southern
Railway Company have msde propo
sitiou to the citizens of Snickersyille
aud vicinity. that II they will give the
said company right Of way end money
sufficient to construct suitsble depot,
the company will extend their road to
Snickersville, 10 the near future. The
route has been located. All interested
10 said extension will meet in Snickers-
vile Saturday.-fLeesburg Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

K. OF P.-Grsnd Chancellor Charles
T. Bland, of Portsmouth, has made ap.
pointments of Deputy Grand CnaDcel.
lors for the current year. among them
the following:
Mechanics No. 8, Alexandria,. R.
Herbert.
Oriental No. 6, Alexandria-Geo. l..
Simpson.
Katoctin No. %, Leesburg-W. A.
Harper.
Fairmount No. "a, Purcellville-M.
l.. Young.
Mt. Pleasant No. 55, Round Hill-T.
B Taylor.
Herndon No. "a, Herndon-R. c..
Mshoney.
Loudoun No. 101, Lovettsville-J. D.
Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Red Hot From The Gun

Wos the ball that hit G. B. Stesdmsn,
of Newark, Mich. 10 the Civil War.
II caused horrible Ulcers that no irest-
ment helped Tor 20 years. Then Buck.
lens Arnics Salve cured him. Cures
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Skin EtuptioDs. Best Pile cure
guaranteed. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-The Co.
lumbis fire company held their month
ly meeting last night when three new
members were elected and thirteen sD'
pEcations for membership were recelv-
ed. The committee on public bo Id
ings Of tbs City Council will be asked
to examine the ceiling of the engine
house and ascertain If repairs are not
needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

BOAT CLUB.-The annual NEE ing of
the OH Dominion Boat Club was held
last night when the following officers
for the ensuing year were elected;
President, Albert Bryan; vice president,
N. P. T. Burke; secretary, @. s. T.
Burke; treasurer, A. Herbert. jr. Board
OF Governors: L. E Uhler, J. J. Green,
L. Stabler and L. 8. Greene. Captain,
l. E Uhler; lst lieutenant, G. E. War
field;2nd lieutenant, Gsrdoer l.. Boothe.
Four applicants for membership we're
received. A new 6-osred barge will be
received on May Is which will cost
5000. Several barge parties are
soon to be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

GROUND RENTs.-Mr. w. B. Dain
gerfield has sold the ground rents on
the ,hree pieces of property on the east
side of Washington street. south of
Cameron. to Mr.. G. II. Yohe for $157..
so. Mr.. F. G.. Steiner for 1857 80 and
Mis-. F. A. Stein sr for $210.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

GAS SUPERINTENDENT.-The exami-
nation for the position Of gas superin-
tendent will be held tomorrow evening
at o'clock in the City Hall building
before the examiners whose names have
heretofore been published. So far the
following have filed applications: r..
NJ. Latham. w. H. Hantzmon, y. r.
Smith, A. J. Byrne and G. Q. Bayley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

FIRE.-Tbe alarm of fire last night
about 7 o'clock was caused by a lamp
falling from bracket 10 the house OF
Eva Baker, on north Lee street. 70
lice officers and citizens rushed in d
extinguisbed the fire before much dam
age bad been done. Outside OF some
lace curtains damaged and wainscotting
scorched the loss amounted to but lit
81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

Otto Korb Grand Chancellor, K. p, Boon
Vile, Ind. says, "DeWitts Witch Hazel Sslve
soothes the most delicate skin and heals the
most stubborn ulcer with certain and good
results" Cures piles and skin diseases. Don't
buy an imits ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

RIVER STEAMERs.-The steamer rs
telle Randall, having been fitted with
new steel screw, was launched from
the ways al the shipyard today. Inc
Harry Randall will go to Baltimore In
few days for repairs ana the Kent will
take her place on the lower river line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

J. ]. Carson, ProthonotaIy, Washington.
Pa, says, II have found Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure an excellent remedy in case of stomach
trouble, and have derived great benefit from
its use." 1t digests what you eat and cannot
fail to cure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.

Kenna, Jackson county, w. Va.
About three years ago my wife had
an attack of rheumatism which con-
fined her to her bed for over month
and rendered her unable to walk step
without assistance, her limbs being
swollen to double their normal size.
Mr.. 4. Maddox insisted on my using
Chamberlsin's Paiu Balm. Purchased
q ffty.cent bottle and used 1t according
to the directions and the next morning
she walked to breakfast without as
sistance in any manner, and she has
not had similar attack since.-A. B.
PARSONS. For sale by sll druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

W. h. shipman, Bsardsley, Mimi, undef
oath, says he suffered from dyspep'" for
twenty five years. Doctors and dieting gave
but liitl. relief. Finally he used Kodol Dys.
De ,sis Cure and now eats what he likes and
as much as hs want, and feels like lew
msn. 1t digests what You eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

FIsH.-Since yes erday 100000 herring
and 800 chad havo arrived at Fishtown
Herring sod at 50. 5OsS4 per thousand and
shad ut $15a$3O per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Alsxsndris @asstts.
THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL 8, 1900.
LOCAL MATTERS.

r,se, tomorrow at 645 N. and
At 6:29. High water AT A:2H ~ "'
=. LAG p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E W. GROVES signature on each
hoy Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

The Best Prescription for Chtlls
nd Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quiniue
n tasteless form. No cure-no pay. bOc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

,yr.rEEg rKOBABILITrEs.-For this
section, fair and warm tonight ard Friday;
I'sbt variable winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or CSC.
B c. @ @ fail TO cure druggists refund ynones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

WV. Mayhem, Merton, Wiz, says, IL CON
slider One Minute Cough Cure most wonder
full medicine, quick and SAFE" 1t is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate re-
suits. 1t cures coughs, colds, Group. bron-
chitia, grippe, whoopIns cough, pIeumonia
and ali throat aud lung diseases. Its early
nse prevents consumption. Children always
like II and mothers endorse u,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Register Your Bottles.

The attention OF ali PERSONS or corporations
engaged in manufacturing, bottling or sci Ing
soda water, aerated waters, lager beer or
other beverages or medicines or perfumsry
compouuds, whether The same be contained
in / OF les, siphons, tins or kegs, is called to
AN ACT OF the General Assembly CT Virginia,
approved March Z. 1900, which requires,
among other thing, the fl lng in the Office OF
the Secretary of the Commonwealth ON OR
BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF MAY ANNUALLY
of q description Of the names, marks or other
devices thereon, in order to GO -u,e to said
oersons or corporations the protection Afford
al nv "a d act. J. T. LAWLESS,
ans w4~ Secretary of the Commonwealth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

Try Our delicious deviled crabe, the hrst Of
the season. ut Rammals yestanIant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05

How Arc Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
Gle treeL Add. Sterling Remedy Co. CHICAGO ~ D u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
Skirt Special
for One Day.

Stylish underskirts, msde of excellent quail
ity mercerzed percaline in beautiful shades
of light blue, navy, pink, hcliotrope and
black; finished with deep, full accordion
plated founce gored at the top on French
yoke, with draw-string; eli lengths OSC
For one day only. .........~""....."....O
WE ARE AGENTS FOR STANDARD
FASHION PATTERNS.
FREE DELIVERIES TO ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-05
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
WashingtOn's Favorite Store.
W rapper Special
for One Day.

These wrappers are of neat designs 10 oil
the leading shades in light and dark effect.
with separate waist lining; Princess back;
full front with round yoke finished with
rufiia and braid trimming turn over-co'lor;
deep, full hounce; sizes 81 t. As. 0SC.
Special for one day .......-........."~...OO
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

From The Washington Star
Before I went to Japan" said a p-Omiu, NJ
from a visit to tie Mikado's kingdom. I used 70
think that our American reporters were the most
very soon diSpelled from my mind when ! ar
lar press called upon me before | had been ave
hours on Japanese soil. and when succuInoed
vainIy pleading privilege, il 10 ind tllt
the alert minded JapS had simply taken the AIer-
lean system of interviewing and reduced II % ~tS
them Intervening IS business from the start. Ike
time over pleasant introductory remarks about ne
The operation is as follows; You receive a card
bearing series Of caballstlc MARKS. ana. UIteF-
a guide in want Of JOB. you go down stairs ard
discover daPPer little gentleman. N appearance
tennis shoes. flannel trousers, white vest, blue
s2 snd sB9ia BoSlhS Enh h the esurey @ gls and IN
p. Good morning Are you Mr. Blank
Wei. am the reporter OF the so-and-so news
The interyieWer then takes a seat produces a
of census 1,,u t6fer How 5a are You and wae-s
were you SOrn?' And when you tell hlm that y o.
year one. let US say, ne gravely commits the IN
How Iong will you stay2 How long since you
started2 Where have YOU been? What IS the cir
ftto WHAT do hey think Of Japan in ATsricaf VIII
President Mckinney be reelected. Ihese are a
with the relentless persistence Of a piledriver
AT last, when you nave Oeen cOHlpS4ec 70 uEt~
literally upon your imagination tor your facts and
the notebook Of the enemy of travelling manklr~'
is full YOU suppose that the interview Is over
But nothing could be further from the inter
viewers idea for he settles himself in MS chair
resharPens his pencil produces a new noteo@os
and asks thing Of interest mas ever heTdlen
YOU upon your travels at nome OF abroad please
give me fun Information now
The interview over. the Japanese reporter taxes
his departure and never seems 10 realize that to
croSS-q question a solitary ana tl-lnfOrmed lndlvidu2
his ''1 own S obscure life is really huge joke Next
iav YOU receive "A cory OF the So-and-So news
rI1er containing the interview with top soIemnly
written on one size Of it, that you may know
which is the right way upward
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
RATHER BEAR THOSE ILLS" ETC.

YOUR HAT?
;IrRH GIVE
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
ROOSEVELT AND THE TRAMP.
A GOOD TURN IN CUBA DESERVED ONE IN
PHILADELPHIA.
From The Philadelphia Press.

From The Philadelphia Press.
Theodore Roosevelt came to town last Saturday
IN parI9r car. He was driven to his hotel in a
coupe Tie dined to the music of hidden Hun
s2rian orchestra. amid the white of spotIess
naPery, the glow OF June roses and the adulation
to which the Governor of New-IOrk OF right is
entitled.
Weary of the pomp and ceremonial of his well
come Theodore Roosevelt slipped away from his
hotel about bedtime and walked slowly down
Broad-st- In the shadow of electric light me
paused.
Beside him stood another man This other man
was neither rcaSSuring III appearance nor saVOry
OF presence. If he needed square meal as badly
as he needed shave he must have been raven
OuSly hungry
Theodore Roosevelt eyed him with suspicion and
moved toward the curb. The other man faced him
straight and soldery in all his shabbiness He
ned out one hand, and with the other touched his
battered nat in military salute.
How do you do, Colonel" he said.
You seem to have the advantage OF me-" said
Governor Roosevelt.
Il held your horse for you down there by the
sunken road when you got off to get a drink at the
sir
Il remember the incident said Theodore Roose-
welt, but | can't place your face You don't look
wealthy. Is there anything can do
Colonel" interrupted the tramp. Il helped you
get drink in Cuba Can you
RGosevelts hand s!ipped into his pocket. \
bright half-dolar lay in the other mans palm.
Thank you, Colonel" said the tramp.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
A CONSIDERATE BURGLAR.
From The Lewiston Journal.

From The Lewiston Journal
| was doing newspaper work in Portland at the
time that DenuiSOn the burglar poet, in the Maine
State prison shot by Policeman Firth.
DenniSon. detected breaking into a residence had
hrSt shot the policeman bat not seriously. Then
the policeman with his heavier weapon broue Mt
down he burglar.
about at that time of night Gat hered around Den
u-sOn while his wound being treated He
talked to us in a most entertaining way-perfectly
self-possessed while the physicians We're probing
his wounds. He explained that he used be a
newspaper man himself. and therefore felt a fellow
feeling for the craft.
But all ut once ne interrupted himself and asked
if ne had hurt the policeman.
NO replied one Of those present the bullet
only went through his clothing"
Has he family asked the wounded burglar.
"A wife and Children
Won't you ask him To step in here"
When the policeman entered the room DennisOn
with great feeling in his tones, said:
Sir ask your pardon for having shot at you
look on all policemen as foes to me. and feel
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
EASILY REMEDIED.
he Youths Companion.

From The Youths Companion.
Dr. Bloomfield. Bishop of London half century
ago, a man OF much wit, ard also had keen
appreciation of wit in other people whatever their
walk in life might be
once when church in his diocese to
be COnSeCrated the Bishop received several letters
complaining that the architect of the church
had disfigured the interior and exterior with use
less gewgawS." Consequently the Bishop
Gown the little town make inspection OF
the building, and summoned the architect to meet
him there.
The Bishop could find nothing amiss with the
terror of the church. with the interior. until
just he reached the ChanCel he looked up and
saw four wooden images apparently guarding the
pulpit
What do those figures representa- he inquired
The four evansel!sts my lord" replied the
architect.
They appear to be asleep" said the Bishop
"DO you think so my lOrd?"
That's the way they look to me- said the Bish-
Op, decidedly.
John" called the architect to a man who was
work of the pews. bring your chiseI
and open the eyes of the evangelists"