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Evening journal., 1900-04-24
LIBRARY WANTS MAGAZINES
Management Asks Donations Of Book
Numbers For 1899 and 1900.

The management of the Institute
Free Library is desirous Of receiving
donations of back numbers of popular
magazines for 1899 and for 1900 as Tar
as issued. Among those that would be
particularly useful TO the library to
bind for circulation are The Century
Harper's Magazine, McClure's, Mum
seys, North American Review, Scrib-
ner's and Review of Reviews. Back
numbers Of st. Nicholas forany date are
also desired.
The library management will be glad
10 send for magazines in any case
where persons have a considerable
number.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Lecture By DR.. Cadman.

Or. S. Parker Cadman. Of the Metro
polian Temple, New York city, will
lecture in Union NJ. e. Church, Fifth
and Washington streets. on Monday
evening April 30. His subject will be
on his most popular topic. Life in
London" The proceeds Of the lecture
will go toward lifting the $4,000 in
debtedness Of the church.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
In Interest of Publishers

One company was chartered at Dover
yesterday. It was the Armor- Bowen
Company. with a capital stock Of $780,
600 The company will act for and
represent the editor, proprietors and
publishers of newspapers in Delaware
and elsewhere for the purpose Of so
liciting and furnishing advertising
matter.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
CHANDLER CLAIMS
MAJORITY FOR QUAY
speclal 70 the EvenIng JournaI.

Washington, d. c., April 24.-It is
expected that the vote on the Quay
case will be taken at o'clock this af-
ternoon. Indications are that it will
be exceedingly close.
Senator Chandler, leader Of the Quay
forces, does not expect a majority Of
more than two votes, although a week
ago he claimed many more.
Senators Depew and Hanna are pair
ed, the latter being in Ohio attending
the convention.
The situation is acute and the great
est excitement prevails in and about
the Capitol.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
win Talk of Her Travels

Recently returned from an extended
trip through Palestine, Mrs. Mary
Lowe Dickinson will address Kings
Daughters in Hanover Church. Sixth
and King streets. this evening, on heI
travels. Mrs. Dickenson is the secre'
tary Of the International Order of The
Kings Daughters, and editor of the
Silver Cross.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Third Street Draw Stubborn

Trouble in the electrical apparatus
OF Third street bridge tied up the
steamer Ulrica for about an hour in the
Christiana river yesterday afternoon.
Electricians had to be summoned be-
fore the draw could be turned off.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
MUCH TIME WILL BE SAVED
Taking of Census of Manufactures
Will Begin MAY l.

Those Delaware census enumerators
who will take the census Of manufac-
tories will begin the work on May l.
The director Of the census has ar
ranged that in the chief cities the field
work shall commence promptly on the
day announced. An entire month will
thus be gained in the census Of indus
try. making possible the speedy COM
pletion OF the work within the time
prescribed by law
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Lecture BY Bishop Coleman

Interesting and Amusing Incidents
in the History of the American Epis-
copal Church is the subject upon
which Bishop Coleman viii lecture this
evening in Calvary p. E. Church at
Third and Washington streets. The
lecture will begin at 7.45 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Another Title Comnanv

There was filed in the Office OF Sec
retary Of State Hughes. at Dover, this
morning, a charter for the Guarantee
Title Insurance Company of Whining
ton, Herbert II. Ward, J. L. Smith,
William M. Byrne and w. f. Kurtz
incorporates. The capital stock Is
$500 900. The company proposes to in
sure and guarantee titles to real es-
tate and. incidentally, to deal in in
vestments and securities.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Officers Transferred

Beginning at midnight last night the
various officers on the police force
were assigned to new districts. The
changes were made by Chief Dolan,
with the approval of the Police Com
mission.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Association Field sports.

Athletes of the Y. NJ. c. A. will con-
test at Wawaset Park on June 2. the
occasion to be the annual outdoor
sports Of the association. The entry
list has not been completed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Wilmington Joins schlev

A Washington dispatch OF to-day
says; The Wilmington arrived at Rio
on her way to join Admiral Schley's
squadron at Bahia. The Buffalo has
arrived at League Island and the Vixen
at Port Padre.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Bank Clearlngs Increased

clearing house has done more business
for the first six months Of the banking
year than was done in 1898. In that
year the total clearings were s46.S .S04, +
325, and so far this year they have beer
.S2i353.05i.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
10 Gu, a Cold in One pay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II il
fails to cure. r. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

The Clayton House BARRIERS make a
speciality Of childrens hair cutting on
Mondays and Fridays.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

If you want all the
Home and Foreign
News you must read
this paper.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

If you want you
Advertising to pay
you, put it in the
Evening Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia. Henry ]. Rupert ct al VS.. the
Washington Loan ami Trust Company executors
Dc of WillisE Cole deceased, ct al No.
1898. Equity Docket 43.-This cause being refer
red to to report distribution OF the proceeds of
sale Of real estate of the teststor notice hereby
given that I will proceed with the reference on
Tuesday. the 9th day of January. 1900. at II
o'clock am. at the auditors rooms in the United
Stntes court house In this city. All persons hay
ing claims against the said William P. Cole or
his estate are notified to present the same with
the proofs at the said time and place. JAMES G,
PAYNE, Auditor. de25-m, VT toiaS In
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PROPOSALS.

SEALED PRoP0sALS INDORsED PRO
posals for Shop and Office Building will be re-
ceived at the Bureau of Yards and Docks, Navy
Department, Washington; until ONE O'CLOCK;
there publicly opened for the construction Of a
building for shons and Offices, of brick and STEEL
about 224 by 45 feet, at the navy yard, Washing
ton, D. C. Plans. specifications and forms Of pro-
posal can be obtained from the bureau. M0RDE-
CAL T. ENDICOTT. Chief Of Bureau. December
a. 1873. de25-1aw-2w
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UNPUBLISHED.

FOR RENT-44S l. ST.; 2-STY. Dr.. 7R.. b..
closets, CELL. yds, shed; mi. good repair; new
paper and paints So. Apply 1916 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
MANICURE.

PARIS - MARLBOROUGH PARLoRs-LONDoN-
lilo @ st-Manicuring. hair dressing, complexion
epecialttas; Imperial Hair Regenerator'' applied.
Branch "Manicu;s," Arlington Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT-BY b. f. SAT
81 7th, sto. 1Ir&b.$ 90
eos 18th NV, 11r&b. 80. 90
437 Z NV, 10r&b&stoi5. 90
612 Mass av, 11r&b. 40. 90
SIG 7th sw, store. bak-
cry. 6r&b&stable. 80. so
1910 It'll, Or 4 store. 30. 90
G35 I st NV. 10r&b. %. so
o06 Sd, Grab. rs. so
1910 SUth NV. Sr&b. -. 10
1924 10th. 6r&b. 80
l02 Z NV, CRIB. ..20. 90
As5 o NV. Sr&b. rs. 90
1924 LIST NV, Crib. .22.5O
1913 Marion, 6r&b. II. so
Phone 1913. Call at of
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FOR RENT-BY FLOYD E DAVIS, 7TH SW
435 o NV, Or, ami SIS 90 s13 sw 7r ami. 20. 90
Ia I'll sw6I. 100 81! Sd Sc, 6r. ami. u. Is
HOS Va sw, Sr, ami .25 90 635 sw 5r WIS. u 80
Phone 1853. FLOYD E. DAVIS, It'll and s.w.
de30-St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT-$2O. 5O-SIX-ROOM HOUSE; NEW
paper and plumbing and paint; 1904 Caroline st
Call 1918 10th st for KEYS de3O-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT-BY GEO. w.
1903 b NV, lar. 2b,
fur, $50; unfur. $4,000
010 p NV. 7r&b, st,
Gel, sta. 60. 90
1915 2lst, Sr, b, Gel,
furnace. so. 90
1913 Pa ay, fit, Sr&b. 40 so
1857 18th. 7r&b. .27.5U
STOl
1913 Pa av, fne large
store & stable. .$75.0O
POLO p NV. .35. 90
SIS 18th NV. rs. 90
Good small houses for
at office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT-lsl ST. NE; CORNER; GOOD
condition; reEt only 81. OWNER, 512 D ne.
de2o-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

L. Sc COR. TTH&LN.W.
llO9 It'll, 1r&b. 20. so
1888 9th, Sr&b. so
50 n Sc, sto&7r, wa.1S.OO
2435 7th. CRIB. .....l5.5O
1905 n J ave.......i5.50
1905 L, 6r&w (coD. 1880
l4l2 LIST, 6r&w tcoD. 80
1858 n ] av, 6r&w. 49, 80
40 o NV, 4r&b 1at.12.5O
Or frame, Brightw'd.lO.50
7lS 9th ne. store. ...1O.O0
261 Sth, 8r&w(cOD j.. 1880
1246 Bladensb'g I'd. 800
916 ID sc, or&W.
RI sos 18th, 4r. wtcoD9. 90
Ice for Rent Bulletin"
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LINKINS. 800 18TH ST.
1OO912 24th NV, Sr&b.2 so
500 II ne, Ir&b. -J. 90
22d&P, Grab. .....25. so
CO Sd ne, Sr&b. .22.5 so
1881 22d NV, 9r&b. -. SO
933 Fla ave, Sr, b&s. ~. 80
$500 +, Or. 90
1911 L Sc, or, w....6.00
les.
1918 Pa ave. 20. 90
2D1 + NV. 90
1915 Pa ave, base't. 1000
colored tenants. See list
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FOR REN1-HOUSES.
FURNISHED.

FOR RENT-A wEIL-FURNIsHED sIX-RooM
brick house; bath; buffers pantry; large bay
window; crystal chandeliers; good stable; has
been occupied by NJ. C. Call 1924 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR RENT-TYPEWRITERS AT $3.50 PER
month. Why pay IS? Any typewriters repair
ed at a nominal cost.
MOORE BROS. 9ls st.. Rooms 2 and 8.
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WANTED-HELP.
MALE.

WANTEI-YOJ' Nc MAN WITH FEW HUNDRED
dollars in real estate business Address Box H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR SALE-TO CLOSE AN ESTATE WE OFFER
all styles Of carriages, phaetOns, depot wagons,
paCel r1Ckawdys, delivery wagons, etc, at great
Is reduced prices SAM l. VI. MEEkS, GEO. A.
u ST debit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Leaves Washington, DC. 9th st. Ferry WHARF,
Mondays. am, for intermediate landings to CO.
lonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Pit, Colton's Nom
mi Creek. Abeu's Leonardtown. Stones. Howard
and Cobrums.
Wednesdays. m, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Cotton g.
L@onardtown, Abel's. Nouini Creek. Coan and
Saturday, an, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point, Cotton Q,
Eomini Greek
au16-6 @. W. RIDLEY. General ManaRef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ST. NV,
near British legation; beautiful English base
ment house; Is rooms; well adapted for enter.
tanning: oriental furnishings and drapings. Rent
for the season, $500, but may be varied. Apply
premises betv cen IL a. m. and p. m. 1I-2ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

SOME VERY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY PLACES,
Including two or three valuable stock farms Of
300 to 600 acres. within easy reach of Washing.
ton. WIN. q. SAUNDERS 4 CO.. 1A07 = st.
myl0-d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
PERSONAL.
HORSES AND VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-VEI:Y CIIEAP-oNE COUPE ROCK
away in good condition: also heavy platform
spring wagon; capacity, 3.5rI. J. +. MlNNIN.
Ir5 Harrison ST. Anaeustia u G. ie2S-tt'
NANTED-MATCHED TEAM OF HORSES IN
exchange for building lot electric railroad, 2
miles from White House. Address TEAM, Star
t.fr,
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-PAIR GLASSES; NOSE PART BROKEN
and wrapped in paper in case; Sayere 4 Brown
MnfC-, Baltic, Md, A reward IL left
at IS Iowa circle. tal-2
LoST-DEC. 80. A PAIR OF GOLD SPECrACLEs
Liberal reward II returned to 14lO New York
ial-2ts
LOST-SCOTCH COLLIE FEMALE DOG VEL
low, with white breast and feet; named Beauty.
Reward if returned to SIP sth st. ne. jail 2ts
LOST-oN SATURDAY. EITHER AT THE ACAD-
envy or while shopping. diamond stud, with set
ting for ring Liberal reward IL returned to 400
1lth st. Star office. Ire
LoST-PAIR RTALESS, GOLD SPRING EYE
glasses, with chain, either at National matinee
Saturday. bet. theater and 18th st. and N. Y.
ave, or on 18th st. car Reward for return to
l2l3 . ST. NV i. Ire
LoST-oN FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. b. ON
Conn. ave. bet. X. /. ave- and ST., a tan-col-
ored chamois purse, containing a sum of money.
Suitable reward IL returned to 1883 Rhode Island
ave. de2OL2fs
LosT-TUESDAY THE 18TH, LADY's GOLD
case watch, with chain and hair locket. Good
reward If returned to 20l st. NV. de29-3ts
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

| FOR RENT-FUR., MOST DELIGHTFUL APART
ment in city; Is suppy windows overlooking city;
ever! modern improvement Elevator; can be seen.
| de3O-3ts ~SoN $500 ~ - vs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT-1203 II. I. AVE. NV; AVAILABLE
Jan. 1. 1900; beautifully located, facing south
on triangle park and Iowa Circle; present tenant
suddenly ordered to distant city, will gladly show
You through; perfect condition; rent, So so. "
BALDWIN JOHNSON. de2I-tf
FOR RENT-WEAVER BROS, 1916 NV
1929 18th St NV, IL rooms an. S65 90
1913 Spruce St, rms and bath (col) ...... 20 so
Stable. l05 Diapers alley s.w., 3 STALLS. TO-
81 to 80 Fenton .. ne, new. ......... L. 80
Apartments the Hawthorne. 1927 ST. .w.S2 80
$40. SO. de2l-tf
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FOR RENT-PARTLY FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
nsShe6 house in northwest; blocks from State
War and Navy Dept; hot water heat. Apply
after pm, 602 2Ist st. NV. de3u-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
FOR RENT-STABLES.

FOR RENT-A NEW MODERN STABLE WITH
coachmans quarters, in rear of 1914 z st. NV.
Phone 1871. K. J. MAISHALL,
de3O-3t' sos 11th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01
FOR lighthouses.
uNFURNIsHED,

ForRent-3o3 IA, 1OrS3o.oo 300 18th NV Tor. % so
SO av NV, 9r- - so 6J6 IL ne al. - 30
522 Sc 1r. Is SO So ne, Or / = 90
4o4 Maine av sw. Or 1S:5 $50 I'd Or. IL 30
CAfWOoD GARRETT, 18th STAN. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

ron SALIENT SACRIFICE. BY WIDOW, ONE
speedy bay horse, Frank; quiet and gentle for
ladies 10 ride drive Can be 800 ST.
E-R. de26-6ts
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.
FURNISHED,

FOR RENT-IF YOU WANT RoOM COM.
Ioftabiy furnished, conveniently located, low
rare ladies' or gentlemen, go to TAYLORS HO-
de27-2ws4 $3.50 we $50 "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

CO., 1919 + ST
Sc cor 18th & C sw,
store room. 10. 90
1862 Valley NV, Ar, w g. so
3lu3 X NV. Or. G.5U
Ill L Sc, Ar, wa....6-O0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

NANTEI,-RIYS WHO HAVE BEEN IN SIXTH
grade can earn SIS to $50 per month as mtsse-
gers Apply MUTT AL DIS MESSENGER
t1INPtES I4nI + u NV de}U-Ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-01

UT L HES.
2d-story front room.
1l0I G st NV. .S23.O(
z front rms, Sd floor,
1lUl u st NV. 81
Call al Office for semi
TIL,
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10Th nr L st. Or. Sc. 900
Near Ellicott City.
Md, 17r. 81, 60(
Mass av mr. Is, 19r. 81, 60t
18th mr. o st. 15r. ..3, 6U(
K l av mr. Scott
Circle. 13r. 300
n st mr. Conn nv. 1Sr3,O0
Mass av mr. Dupont
Circle, lar. 3d. 0(
Conn av mr. NJ. 16r. j. Oot
18th st mr. Yelling
place. lbr. ,oOt
Conn av mr. S. 13r. 2. 40t
18th st mr. yelling
place. 20r. .......2.10(
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-19

put the holy father at a disadvantage.
He had begun by disagreeing with his
companions in their statement that no
one could disconcert the pontiffs ready
wit, and finished by saying that he could
do so. Now, this was before Leo XIII.
had assuemed the tiara and was only
Cardinal Pecci.
you will get the worst of it," his
circle warned him, land you will wish all
the rest of your life that you had let him
alone
But the Count de Threestars was a
headstrong man. and he was bold In his
assurance. Bets were freely offered, but
only two were taken, that the adventur-
Gus man would stand any chance of get
ting off even third best from an encount-
er with so accomplished an ecc1esiastic.
1t was arranged that the trial of wit
should take place on the occasion of a
diplomatic dinner, when the Count de
Threestars should be placed near the
cardinal and given his opportunity to
crush the priest rs fiat as the tablecloth.
The evening arrived, and the naughty
nobleman was seated on the left of the
cardinal, where he could be under the
charm and grace of the distinguished
man, and where all in the secret should
hear the music of his voice. The dessert
was far advanced when, in the most nat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-19
HUMOROUS SIDE Of LEO
THE POPE OWES A DEAL of POP
ULARITY To TALENTS NOT
GENERALLY KNOWN
ARTS, LETTERS AND SOCIETY
1t Is Said He Has the Greatest Power
OF Repartee of Any Man
in All of Eu-
rope.

While his beautiful character places him
first in the esteem of millions of hearts,
nevertheless the present pope owes a
great deal of his popularity to talents
not generally known-his firm hold on
the world Oh arts, letters and society.
Save that of the master painters, he has
as many gifts as Leonardo da Vinci.
Like him fine mathematician, musician,
art critic, Oriental scholar, with gen
erad culture deep and broad, he is one
Of the best living chess players. His
knowledge of books, with all their
strange and curious detail, reminds one
chi and Pic di Mirandola. Well he might
make the world wonedr, as did the chill
dren In Goldsmith's Village how one
head could contain it all, says the Phila-
delDhia Press.
In society from the earliest of the So
cial diarists' reeoIlections Leo Kill has
been noted as a wit. 1t is said that he
has the greatest power of repartee of any
man in Europe 1t is an odd thing to re-
mind one that 1.-The greater the saint the
greater the humorist." This has so gener-
ally passed into a first principle by stu
dents of men that no one can understand
why the wisest theologians are given to
doubt the sanctity Of any man who does
not enjoy joke. Perhaps Emerson was
not aware that he was uttering an old
Catholic truth when he said: "You need
never despair of the salvation of any
man who can see a joke
His humor Is of the sublime kind II
never wounds or stings. 1t raises a laugh,
but always to lift the hearer to a calm
height not before known. Only once In
all these contes drolatiques does he APP
pear to have made a retort that stabbed,
and then the victim richly deserved IT..
A well known nobieman of one of the
proud families antedating Christianity
(some Of them as old and as wicked as
SATAN, who may be named the Count de
Threestars. was rash enough to boast at
club in Rome that he could and would
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-19

was no more TESTING heard in the town
of Norway.
Like Mr.. Finney's turnip which grew
behind the bar and which grew and
grew and grew" was the hair Of Ralph
Laselle. The closer the curls We're cut
the more they grew. The hair has been
cut six times now, and after each cut
ting it grows more luxuriantly than he
fore. A single crop is equal IN value 90
the fleece of a dozen Oxford county sheep.
and Ralph is at no care or expense TO-
grow it. The lad is the envy Of every
youth in the village. He is the youngest
of four boys, but, strange to say, though
of the same family, none Of the other
three possess this striking characteristic
"a crop of rich brown curls which for
Ralph are literally threaded with gold
Ralph is only twelve years old, and his
money-making prospects may still be
styled as very, very bright.
For a While after the little fellows head
is denuded 1t feels chilly and uncomfOr-
table, and, at the present time, in con-
sequence of recent shearing, he Is
compelled to wear a cap which fits close
ly about his neck and ears, while at
night another head dress, especially pre-
pared, protects him from the cold.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-19
HIS GOLDEN HAIR A MINT.
Ralph Jones LaseIie Sells His CurIs
Every Year for $30.
New ENGLAND Maeazinn

New England Magazine
The hair which hung-and which per-
chance still hangs-down the backs of the
Seven Sutherland Sisters is rivaled by the
fine long, curtis of brown which Master
Ralph Jones Laselle, of Norway Village.
Me-, allows to be sheared from his own
young head once year and sold for the
modest sum of $35
Master Ralph was once the butt of
every village joker. They talked of him
as nice little girl in trousers and curls;
as Little Lord Fauntleroy; as a baby, big
and overgrown Wherever he went offer
ing his daily papers for sale in the elm
shaded streets Of the pretty Oxford coun-
ty hamlet he was met with raillery.
But one day a Portland wigmaker
CHANGED to alight at the Norway sta
ton, on the Grand Trunk branch, from
South Paris. Ralph's father, George e.
Laselle, is the agent there, and his little
curly headed son was wont to play about
the place when not in school or plvine hIs
newspaper trade The Wigmaker saw a
good investment, and offered the youths
father $35 for his sons hair.
The trade was carried through. and
Ralph Laselle started bank account on
the strength OF his hair. The village COS
sips ceased their joking. They said that
Master Ralph was paying investment;
that they would like TO hold stocks from
which they, too might cut such annual
coupons.
1t was Ralph's turn to be merry. I'm
like Samson, of the Bible, when Ralph's
hair was cut his strength was greater
that Is, his financial strength-and there