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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-12-19

Notice oE Final Settlement.
TIE undersigned, Administrator Of
by gives notice that he will on the nth
day Of December. 1900, apply to the Judge
OF Probate OF Anderson County, .. ..
for Final Settlement of said Estate,
and discharge from his office as Ad-
ministrator.
WIN. A. BOWEN, Admir-,
Nov IA 1900 81 IL
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-12-19
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
BERKL EY Ne VS. AND ADVERTISEMENTS

owing to its congested condition. 1t Is
the darkest street in the town, yet it
is used as principal thoroughfare on
which to go in and out of town.
REGRET OF CITIZENS.
The citizens regret very much the
failure of the Council and apprais.ng
committee to agree. The committee
was composed of competent men, and
1T is thought that the appraisements
were in no wise excessive. as they
were in keeping with the prices
charged for adjacent land.
FUNERAL OF MRS. DAVIS.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary NJ. Davis,
who died at her home, corner of Vir-
sinia and Sharp streets. Wednesday
evening about 10 O'Clock, was conduct
cd from the residence yesterday after
noon at o'clock by Rev. w. a. Stay
maker. pastor of Armstrong Memorial
Presbyterian Church. The remains
were Inferred in Magnolia Cemetery
The deceased was Al years old. and had
been in declining health for several
years
SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Sergeant w. s. Rudd and Town Re-
corder c. l.. Old are furnishing the
town with one OF their horses in case
or emergency, or until the Fire De-
partment can secure another to take
the place of odd Bill" that died last
week.
At meeting of the Torrent Fire De-
partment last night the members de-
cided TO give a banquet soon and in
wife sister voluntary fire. lighters
Mir and Mrs. George H. Bliven are
away on ten days Northern trip.
During their absence they will visit
Buffalo. Niagara Falls and Mrs. Bliv-
ems former home in Canada.
Mr. Dempsey Morrisette. of Eliza
beth City n. c.. is the guest OF Mr..
Waiter White, of this place.
Miss Malinda Mansfield. who has
been visiting friends and relatives in
Oakdale. left yesterday morning for
her home in Blacllwater. accompanied
by Miss Sada Walker.
Mrs Il. w. Roane has concluded a
several weeks stay in King and Queen
county and returned To her home in
Mcntalaut.
y force of PAYERS were engaged yes
terday grading and guttering Maple
avenue from Main street to Little
Bridge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12

order to come to the United States and
hcnccforth will he affiliated with the
work OF tho Tabernacle Society,"
whose principal aim is to furnish altar
vcStments. vessels and accessories 10
poor churches. This society. founded
here by Archbishop Keanc. Of Dubu-
que. Iowa, while a prizes; in 1874, and
has branches in the leading secs of the
country.
At the dedication rites this afternoon
Cardinal Gibbons oniciated. assisted Ivy
Archhishops Christie. OF Oregon: Elder
Of Cincinnati; Kcanc. &c Dubuque. and
Bishop Macs. OF Covington, Ky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12

found in the handwriting of any one.
IL was the work of the Spnniards, who
nave always endeavored to create i'll
Keeling between the Americans and FL
lipinos. But, most certainly, neither
Aguinaldo nor the Filipinos ever CON
ceived any such plot. And, lastly, ic
the New York Press. or any other jour
nal or man or body of men, will prove
that such a plot ever existed on the
part of the Filipinos, I will undertake
10 admit that l was an accomplish. and
Will forthwith surrender myself TO tho
United States authorities o be dealt
With as they may think proper
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12

Is. Will YOU make any speeches or
support the Democratic cause?
may or may not make speeches,
but they would he TO non partisan or
bipartisan audiences. And I do not
propose TO support any cause save that
of the filipinos.
a. What do YOU think the probabill-
ties are as To peace?
AS J believe in the righteousness OF
the American nation, | believe that
ncaoe is probable. / is for America
To say when. The Filipinos are ready
ana anxious for peace N once.
II Why do the Flipinos keep on
ishling?
In order To maintain our indepcn-
dence. II the American Government
viii make a declaration of policy look
ine toward our Independence simIlnr
10 that in reference to Cuba, the fight
ing Will cease.
Ii DO YOU know Edward Atkinson.
Hrving Wnslow Mr. Boutwell,, or Or.
ieverson. who have been :,
speeches here and have YOU cora
sronded with any of them?
do not have correspondcd with
enc of them but ] have no right to
be asked OF 10 speak of my own per
sonal affairs
Il. DO YOU hope FOR Mr.. Bryan's cleo
,ion?
hope for Philippine ir.1ependence.
The election 90 the President of the
United States * solely the concern of
the peopi~ u America. and not mine.
Independence from any administration
would be cquoily acceptable.
is DO ven tuinl your coming at this
time is poli,lcf
have never intended il to be po-
lttic do nos see how il can be inn
polite The people OF America presu-
mably desire to have the best infor-
nation about the Philippines and Fiji
pinos. | may he able to give some OF
that Information. hope SO. at amy
rate.
10. Why have you not come here be-
fore or why have not other Filipinos
come here 10 spcak2
have been desirous Of coming to
the United Stntes for the last eighteen
months. The reasons that have pre-
vented my doing 50 have been entirely
personal. But during that time I have.
when opportunity offered, written to
the American press-from which | have
always received the utmost courtesy
on Philippine matters.
There is another matter 20 which I
should like to refer, Ii has been stated
in the press and on the platform that
prior to the outbreak OF hostiiities the
TllipinoS had formed n plot 10 loot and
massacre in Nlanla. and 10 drive the
Americans out of the country and.
that this plot was found IN the hand
writing OF Saudico" a prominent Eli
ipino 1t has further been stated. by
the New YORK Trass that, If Lope2
could prove that be was an accomplice
in this plot. 6 would be more accept
able to certain persons In the United
In reference to all this should ike
to say. first that no such plot ever eN-
isted; secondly II such plot has been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
TIL RICE CASE.
ATTEMPT TO BAIL THE OLD MIL
LTONAIRE'S LAWYER.
(Rv Telegranh TO Virginian-Pnot.l

(Rv Telegraph to Vrginian- Pilot.)
New York. Oct. 1.-THE only devcl-
opmcnts in the Rice case to-day was
the attempt to bail Albert r. Patrick.
the old millonaires lawyer The
Iondsman, VIM. 5. Long. "A real estate
broker, was not accenieir -a-judg-
rlcnt of $1.So0 against him had not been
satisfied James w. Gerard. counsel
for Capt. James a. Baker one OF the
executors Of Millionaire Rice's first will.
sprung a new sensation this afternoon
by making the following statement:
~ have seen Il copy of Mr.. Rice's al
legged second WILL Patrick's. statement
that this instrument left the residuary
estate to him in trust is untrue. The
whole residuary esate is given TO Pat
rick in fee and there Is no mention of
any trust In the instrument.
I'VE expect to file our will for probate
I'm a day or two. / have been holding
ii back in order to get s,~ht of the
alleged second will"
According to an afternoon paper Il
Deputy United states Marshal has
gone to Texas from here to try to get
possession of some letters written by
Valet Jones to a young woman OF
Lynchburg. Texas. 1t is ALLEGED that
in these letters Jones told the young
woman he would be very rich man in
a short time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
QUEEN vIcToRIA,s CHINA

Queen Victoria has splendid col
lection of china scattered about the
royal apartments at Windsor The
grand corridor is adorned with much
of this. Among the gems are pair of
royal blue jardinieres. a copy of the
famous masted vessel in blue. a plate
in partridge eye blue, tricked out
with cupids and doves. all Sevres ware.
and magnificent array of Rose du
Barri vases, which are worth an enor-
nous sum. Noticeable also are cab
met entirely filled with apple green
china, and another devoted to turquoise
blue. also from the Sevres factories
The Sevrcs ware. however. which pos
sesses the greatest historic interest. is
kept in the white and green drawing
room. One OF the most interesting and
valuable of these collections was made
for the Inflated Louis XVI and pur-
chased by the Prince Regent after
ward George IV.). The color scheme is
. transparent ground of bleu du roi.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
GILMERTON.
GoSSIPPY LETTER FROM VIRGIN
IAN-PILOT CORRESPONDENCE.

GoSSIPPY LETTER FROM VIRGIN
lAN-PILOT CORRESPONDENCE.
Gilmerton. Va. Oct. ll-Miss Blanche
Cnerry. to the regret of her many
friends. returned to her home. in Ports
mouth. Wednesday.
MIR. j. w. Lewis and family left We'd
nesday morning for Windsor. N. G..
where they were called to the bedside
or his wife's mother. who is very Ill.
Mr. II. L. ferris, OF Norfolk. was
mere Wednesday in the interest of his
Mr. l.. Il. Hail. OF Norfolk, was to see
our merchants Wednesday,.
The brotherhood will meet Sunday
morning In the Grand Fraternity Hall.
on Main street. A cordial invitation Is
extended TO all.
MIR. VIM. II. Andrews, Of Norfolk,
spent Wednesday night with his broth
er. MIR. Ben e. Andrews. manager OF
the Il. mill.
Miss Julia Barnard is spending some
time with her sister. Miss Mamie Bar
nard. at Berkeley.
Mrs. John Pritchard and Mrs. Frank
Pritchard. of Norfolk. were the guests
of Mrs Eugene Pritchard. on Main
street. Wednesday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
The pattleshlp Wisconsin.
tBy Telegraph to Virginian -PiloO

(By Telegraph to VirEinian-P PILOT
Santa Barbara. Cal. Oct. 1l.-The
battleship Wisconsin, male a suee4.e4--
ful trial trip to-day. Owing to rough
weather late start was made. on the
western run over 81 knot course AN
average of 1883 was made The aver
age for four hours was 1875 with strong
tide allowance in favor of the snip. In
squirt a speed OF 1S.5 was attained.
After the speed trial the ship was turn
ed over TO Admiral Kautz and staff for
manoeuvering tests.
by the terms of the contract the W.
consin was required to steam at the
rate of l6 knots an hour for four CON
secutive hours, one knot more than was
demanded OF the Oregon, which. how
ever. made squirt during her trial.
reaching l7.15 knots. The Wisconsin is
LOCO tons heavier than the Oregon, and
no premium was offered for excess of
speed over the requirement OF the con
tract. Nevertheless she has beaten the
record OF the Oregon at every point.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Great Britain elections.
(By Telegraph TO virginianPilot

(By Telegraph 10 Nirginian-P ilot)
London. Oct. II. 5 Il. MN the poll
ings in the Parliamentary general cleo
ton yesterday The MinisterialistS gain
cd two seats making their total gains
20. as against - for the opposition. Tile
constitution of the House thus Tar is as
follows; Ministeralists. IIi: opposi-
ton. :2S. AS vet there has been no
Nlnisterialsts gain in Wales and no
Liberal gain in Scotland.
DR. Gavin Brown Clark. the former
consul general OF the South Africa
Republic. and noted pro-Boer. Liberal
was badly defeated in Caithnesshire,
The Liberal lmperialist candidate. X. l..
Harmsworth. winning the vote.
Sir Charles Dixie easily retained his
seat for The Forest of Dean, division of
tiitUuCc 81 ter shire.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Meeting Of Fire Engineers.

By Telegraph to Virginian- Piot)
Charleston, 5. c.. Oct. 1.-THE In
ternational Association of Fire Engin-
GERS adjourned its twenty eighth an
nual convention tonight To meet next
year in Indianapolis. Miles :. Huniph-
rcys. OF Pittsburs. Pa, WAS elected
Edward Hughes. OF Louisville. was
elected first vicc-presidGnt. and John
5. TaGg. or Paterson. n. J., second
vice president: Henry y. Mills. wy
oming. Ohio. secretary; ID. c. Larkin.
Dayton, Ohio. treasurer.
one of the features of the morning
session was the introduction of Fire
Chiefs Gilbert and Emith. OF New Zea-
land. Mr.. Gilbert spoke on tho
methods OF fire lighting in New Zea-
land and said that his country rccug
nized that a loss by fire was a loss 10
the State and for that reason every
possible protection was afforded.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
THE WORK BEGUN.
Large Force of Men at Work on
New Buildings.
Big Stables and Other Buildings to be Erec-
ted for Union Stock Yard Company
Pytiians Convention Citizens Want
More Light Funeral of Mrs. Davis.

The work of laying the foundation OF
the immense buildings for the Union
stock Yard Company was begun yes
terday under the supervision of Mr..
W. L. Patterson, of Baltimore, who
superintended the erection of the Union
stock Yards in that city. There will
he horse barn 6iX262 feet with a
capacity for 500 head OF horses. In
this building there will be offices on
either side of the entrance 16xlS feet
each.
The second will be mule barn Sox1GO
teet, with capacity for about 200
mules. There will be cattle, sheep and
hog pounds, all OF which will occupy
between six and eight acres of land ut
the first starting up of the business
These viii be increased, according to
the demands of the trade. y large
force of men werc engaged Yesterday
grazing and laying the founda tons
ana as soon as everything is in shape
TOR the erection OF the buildings the
force Mil be Increased and the work
pushed to completion.
PY'rHlAN CONVENTION.
The convention of Pythian Lodges of
the First District will he held with Lee
Lodge. No, is, OF this place early in
November. D. j.. C. c. VIM. Nick.
Woodhousc having accepted the invita-
ton of this lodge to hold the meeting
with it.
Grand Chancellor Z. l.. Cunningham.
| formerly Of this place. leaves this eve
ming via the Norfolk and Western
railroad. for Pocahoptas TO attend the
sixth District Convention. which will
be held ut that place to-day.
The contributions of the Pythian
Lodges in Virginia for the relief of their
Brethren in Texas aggregates Ss2550.
LITTLE Roy BURIED.
Ernest Pendleton. the four-months-
old son OF Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Il. Har-
Erovc. died mt midnight Tuesday night
! The funeral was conducted from the
| residence on Phillips avenue yesterday
| ley, pastor of Liberty Street NJ. e.
Church, South officiating. The remains
! We're laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.
MRS. SMITH IN TOWN.
Mrs. Grover Smith. nee Miss Lee G..
Cooke. y former teacher of elocution
at Ryland Institute. passed through
Berkley "Wednesday oil route to her
home in New York City from the w.
c.. T. L. Convention at Charottes-
Vile
Mrs. Smith is well-known and highly
esteemed by the Berkeley people. 1t was
during her mission in Berkeley when
she engaged in the broad field of mis-
sion work. y short While afterwards
she addressed n large number of people
in the RNland Institute chapel.
WANT MORE LIGHT.
The citizens in the immediate inter
section of Pearl and Mulberry streets
think that an incandescent light should
be placed ut that point for the safety
and convenience of the travelling pub
lie. From Chestnut to Mulberry streets
Pearl street is but a lane. not wide
enough for two teams TO pass. and.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Sisters of Perpetual Alteration.
tBy Telegraph TO Virginian- Pilot.)

u3y Telegraph to Virginian-P ilotl
Washington. D. c., Oct. 1.-THE
newly arrived Sisters of Perpetual
Alteration, who reached this city yes
terday morning from Antwerp, Bel
GUM. took charge of their chapel here.
The structure is n memorial built by
Mrs Thomas T.. Ryan, OF New York.
lin honor of her deceased husband, and
its valuation approximates 100000.
The new Sisters embrace Marie Kemp.
the Superioness Severina Di Giovanni.
Caroline Martin, Feicite Vanval.
Rachael Masesca and Elizabeth
Stamm. They are the first of their
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
couNrERFEirgRs ARRESTED.
a GANG UNEARTHED NEAR MAE
TINSVILLE. VA.
Especial to Virginian-Piiot.)

Richmond Va. Oct. IA secret ser
vice detective arrested near Martins
vile to-day three men-W. H. Carter.
NJ. T. Holland and William Stewart
for counterfeting. In Carriers trunk
was found moulds and twenty-five dol
lars in spurious quarters. He had
passed many in she vicinity. Tile
same kind Of money was found on the
person OF Holland. Al Stewards house
was found moulds and a quantity of
lead and solder for making money.
Stewart confessed.
All We're sent on TO the United states
District Court for trial.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Annual Meeting of Catholic
Bishops.
Gay Telegrarh Dol Nirginian. Pllot )

Washington. ID. c., Oct. 1.-THE
Archbishops OF the Roman Catholic
Church OF America held their annual
meeting at the Catholic University to-
day. Ecclesiastical matters principally
We're considered and the conference adj
journe1 in the afternoon.
The only subjec, Of general interest
that was discussed was in relation 20
proposed change in the date Of the
annual meeting from the second Thurs
dav in October 10 the third Thursday
in November. Such change seems
probable, as the discussion showed that
il is difficult for the Archbishops to
leave their dioceses during October.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
TAR Hell PoPULisTS.
a BARKER AND DONNELLY ELEC-
TORAL TICKET NOMINATED
tBy TeIeerarh ID Virgininn. rilotl

tBy Telegraph TO Virginian- riloD
Raleigh. N. c.. Oct. 1.-THE Middle
of-the- Road Populists met here to-day
and nominated n full Barker and Don
nelly electoral ticket. The list OF cleo
tors is as follows:
AZ Lnrgc-George L. Boegs and DR..
V. n. Seawell.
District Electors--First. A. J. Moye:
Second. ]. Nj. Mewbornc; Third. Chas
y: francis; Fourth. J. T.. Spence;
Fifth. y. j. oldham Sixth. :. 4. Ed
mund: Seventh. l.. a. Lawrence:
Eighth. S. G. kerley; Ninth. Lindsay
BurgaSon.
The provisional Executive Committee
was made permanent With J. Il. sos
saman. of Charlotte. as chairman and
p. l.. Gardner, of Cherryville, as see
rotary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
THE KENTUCKY RACES.

of to-day's trotting races:
The West Stake, 2:29 Class-Trot-
ting-Purse $1,000: Contralto. won
three straight heats and race: Annie
Burns. second; Ebba, third. Time.
2:12A, 2:1lH. 2:12la.
Trotting, 2:l0-Purse 81 800; York
Boy won third fourth and fifth heats
and race: Neerctta, second. winning
first and second heats; Onward Silver.
third. Time 2:lih. 2:11. 2:1oh. 2;13.
2:091.
The Lexington. s2.0OO-For 2-year- old
Trotters Erirange won two straight
heats and race: Melton. second: Bessie
Brown. third. Time, 2:22la. 2:21.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
SCORES OF THE GAMES PLAYED
YESTERDAY
HOW ,rIIIc IL LIDS. ca, 4 >r1a
ruILADrIpHIN. 4. EoErnN. ..

TJITT4N I'IfII'TiIN. y. EtSTON, 2
l'hllad"irhin. oct ll.-Crnn was wild
nn1 his support was miserable. AS
result. Dcston won handiv.
Score hv innings R.IlE.
philadelphia 20 000o = 0 "a 10 6
Boston .... 40 - o / ; 8 % Is /
Batteries: Conn and Douglass: Will
lis and Sullivan. Time. 2o5. Umpire,
Hurst. Attendance. LOSS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Population Of connec,iout.

tBy 'TeTcGTaph 10 Nlrglnian- FiIot)
Washington. d. c., Oct. 1.-THE
population of the State Of Connecticut
as announced by the Census Bureau
to-day. is COS 355. In 1890 the popula-
ton was. 7i6,25S The census for this
year shows an increase Of 162097, or
Eli per cent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
NEW work.. :: BROOKLYN.

NrooklNu. ". T.. oct. IL New York
wen to-day's game in the second in
ming. when. With two out. five singles.
two doubles AMI a base on balls scored
seven runs. Donovan settled down al
ter that. but the lead WAS too much
for Brooklyn to overcome.
Score by innings: RH.E.
New York ....O7O0 o 0 % . 3
Brooklyn 80. 80 0 0 o . 0 0 o. II .
Batteries: IIawlcy and Bowerman.
Donovan and Steelman. Time. 1.50.
Umpire, Snyder. Attendance. 1900.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
FOURTH WARD RA11.y

ING tuuTth Ward Club had n rally
iast night at their club rooms in South
portsmouth,. Speeches were made by
several SO local speakers. who spoke Of
highly elated with the prospects, or s,c.
cess at the coming election The club
is doing much towards bringing out
the voters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
Catholic Young Mons institute
.By Telegraph 10 Virginian-PiloO

Denver. Col. Oct 1.-THE National
Conference of the Catholic Young
Mems Institute. in session here. elected
j. NJ. O'I5rien. Of Roanoke, Va. Su-
preine Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
pITTsRIrRG 9. CHICAGO l.

Pittsburg. Pa. Oct. 1I.-Waddcl
made the seasons record for strike
outs by making twelve of the Chicagos
fan the air.
Score by innings R.H. L.
Pittsburg :. 100 1oO1o oa-2 6 2
Chicago -. 100000 O1 OIL .
Batteries; Waddcll and thinner:
Garvin and Dopohue. Time. 1.50. I'm
pire. O'DaY. Attendance. 100.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
WONINN.s WEApnNS

The Chicago Tribune has long held
first place among American journals
for its work in collecting statistics at
first hand. says the Courier Journal.
We have frequently had occasion to
note these Investigations. but 10
branch OF its researches is more inter-
eSLlng Than tttss 5rtrst; vtrctr IS Il virgin
field for the statistician.
That is the character of the weapons
which women use when they become
hellgerent. The Tribune has made this
tabulaton from the police records OF
Chicago for year:
Broom handles ........ .... 1856
Table knives of all kinds ........ l03
StoNe-ild lhtef3 --........ .......... 40
Rolling pins .......... ......... 76
Plates and dishes .......... .... ~
llatpins ..,.... ,......... ....... 10
Hair brushes and hand mirrors -. IS
hopS ..-....... .....-.... 90
hcNoiNeFS .......-.. ........ 81
atlfonS .-..-..... $500. -
Curing irons .....-..... ............ ~
Umbrellas and parasols .... il
shoes and slippers ...... .... .
scissors .......... .......... ........ S
ForNS ......---. ..........
ifoohS '.'.'.-... ...-...... ..........
Potato mashers ....... ... 3
Riding whips -........... ... 5
Lamp ,...---. --.-.... ..............
Nursing bottle .......... ...........
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12

% stat officers h grt o:paa BY
re h automobile S officers rnnor point Il
t p IN hc an P in va before Ions
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
In His Mind.

When. early in September. 1897, Rich
ard Croker was returning to the United
States for the municipal campaign, there
were lots Of would be politicians on board
the New York with him. The same
ridiculous offers Of assistance were made
to him on the steamer. One man who
said his name was Gross told the Tam.
many boss that he controlled no less
than 10000 votes in New York city.
II have them right here in the palm
of my hand" he said. "They are all
yours for the mere asking" Mr.. Croker
gravely thanked the man.
"will you keep those 10000 votes In
mindT persisted Gross.
"Yes." replied Mr.. Croker, with twin.
kle of his eye and a wink at friend;
sIIl have those 10000 votes in my mind
just where you have them now."-New
York World.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
An impossible Charge.

"Gentlemen OF the jury" said the at
torney for the defense. I'VE will now in
troduce our star witness. After hearing
her testimony you will never have the
heart to convict my unfortunate client
OF burning his barn. Speak up, madam"
"For 43 years." said the witness. I've
lived with the defendant, an commencin
with the day after we wuz married I've
built the fires reg'lar every pornin. Start
q fire! Why. that man couldn't start q
fire in a powder magazine?
whereupon the jury acquitted him
without leaving their seats.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.