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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
WEST POINT AFFAIRS.
Marsh Lots to BE Filled In-Personnl
Information.

Information.
WEST POINT, VA, October 10.-(Spe-
cial.)-Ar a meeting Thursday night
committee was instructed to see the
owners of the marsh lots between Beach
Park and Eighth street, relative to nav
ing them filed In. The Southern railway
and Chesapeake and OHIO Steamship
Company have made proposition TO tili
these lots with the mud dredged from the
front of their docks, The work will com
mence in short time 1t is highly prob
able that the owners of the lots will
not object, but will not object, but will
be only too glad 10 have this work done
tor nothing, excepting small cost for
Gyking. a
Mrs F. E. Bagby is spending week
at Dunnsvlle, Essex county
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilkinson. of Nor
folk are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. WIKI
inson.
den are visiting friends in Washington,
Alexandria and Richmond
Mrs. E. w Martin left this week for
her future home, in Baltimore.
The protracted meeting at the Dis
ciples' church will continue another
week.
Mr. Dinkie Williams and his family,
of Norfolk after spending the summer
here, have gore to Richmond. where they
will spend the winter.
Mr. George Carr Bland has returned to
his home in King and Queen. after
spending some time a Atlantic City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
THE MAYOR GOT MAD
ABOUT THE COAL.
vile City Council, and What Mr..
income Said.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. October 10.
tSpecial)-In the City Council last eve
ming, while contract for the purchase
Of coal for the gas department was under
consideration. rather breezy incident &C.
Cured. It seems that several car loads OF
Goa! had been brought to Charlottesville
way-b1lled to the city. and it is said that
these car loads of fuel were purchased
by certain gentlemen. some of them con-
nected with the city government, who
paid with their individual checks A mem
Der of the Council stated that If this sup
ply, which had been taken up for private
use, were in the citv's possession. there
would be no necessity for signing an
emergency contract. Mayor McCue said
that he had right to purchase and take
coal as free citizen. and that any charge
that he had improperly benefited in this
matter was false.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
pointing his pistol at Mahan when it e,

pointing his pistol at Mahan when it ex.
ploded, the ball taking effect in Mahan's
body. Two reports are in circula tion-the
first that Mahan is dead, and the second
that, he is improving. Goad was commit
ted to Jail to await the action of the
grand jury which will convene one week
from next Monday.
Goad, while being interviewed. made in
quiries as to the condition of Nahan and
seemed very solicitous about the affair
and its outcome.
Mrs. George A. Reynolds and her child,
left Thursday morning for Charlotte
county to visit Mrs. Reynoldss parents
Whitehead Brothers, liverymen. are
rapidly pushing to completion a commo-
dous new shed near their stable. In it
they will store ..leir vehicles.
Work on the new building of Mr.. T. S..
Jones is being rapidly pushed.
The new brick store of Mr.. J. P. Hur4
is now being covered with tin and WI
this is finished work will be commences
on the inside.
Miss Annie Hill, Of Massey, N. c., is
the guest of Miss Carrie White
Miss Lucy Lockett, of Danville, Is visit
ing Mrs. J. w. Whitehead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
PLEADED FOR SWEETHEART.
Charge Against Betrayer
Dismisscd

NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 1o.-(special)-
A young man who has figured here and
in Richmond, was to-day place on
trial for the betrayal Of Miss Mvrtje
Joyner. She SAID there was no jurisdic-
ton except in Baltimore and other
Northern cities where the pair went after
leaving Norfolk, and the case was dis
missed. Miss Jovner said she still loved
Lewis. and didn't want him prosecuted
He is now under three year pcnitentiary
sentence for abducting her.
Commemorative Attorney Tilton said
in the matter of the grand larceny case
against Lewis, which has twice failed IT
intend trying you every month until 1907,
but I will have you convicted"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
doun Realty Sold.

LEESBuRG. VA, October 1O.-(Special)
Mr.. Folney Osburn and Mr.. 0. j. Thorn
IS, OF Bluemont have sold to Mrs. n. c..
Reynolds. of Washington. widow of the
late partner of Senator Voorhees,. of In
diana, forty-eight acres of land. adjein-
ing the summer home of the author, Mr.
Frank c. Carpenter
Messrs. J. ". Bauckman & Son, of
Herndon. sold the Abram Benton farm Of
301 acres to Mr.. Oscar A. Rogers, of Pitts
burg. Pa. and the George Rlundell farm
of 25S acres. near Chantiily, to James
Beans. of Round Hill. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11

TAzEWELL. VA. Oct. lo.-tSpecial y
James r Witten died suddenly this
morning Immediately after breakfast
!APopleNy is supposed to have been the
cause. He was twice a Seznber of the
Virginia Legislature. representing Taze-
we'll county IN the days Of readiustment
sc vas clerk OF the late Marshal John
q. Watts and Was United States Com
missioner at the TINE of his death.
re 8aG IN bis Fevrntv-thir5 year He
-as the father of large family scatter
ID throughout Virginia and the west
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
The PittsyIvania Voters.

CHATHAM. VA. October 1o-(specaL)
Thursday at shutdown 1919 whites anu
nineteen negroes had been registered in
Chatham pricinct. The board has beer
sitting in this precinct since last Saturday
and will remain FOR several days yet to
give the voters Of the district another
opportunity to enroll their names on the
registration books.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
CRAB ORCHARD SECTION TO
BE OPENED UP.
Engineers working on Railroad
to Intermont Junction-Finc Coal
section-Wise County Notes.

BIG STONE GAP, VA. October TO-
tSpecia ia corps of engineers are at
work at Crab Orchard, about seven miles
vest of this place, surveying railroad
20 the Intermont junction of the Virginia
md Southwestern railroad and Louisville
and Nashville The purpose of the road is
to open up the fine coal lands in what is
known as the Crab Orchard, partly in
Virginia and partly in Kentucky, to the
outside world.
Another corps is at work surveying the
-oute from Crab Orchard to Harlan,
Courthouse. KY.
Mr. Hiram Justs. lumberrnan in the
employ Of the Tug River Lumber Com
pa ny. at Dufficld, had both legs broken on
Monday last. the 10th inst, while handling
logs at the company's works. He was
trying to hold in two loose logs when one
of them rolled upon him and crushed his
limbs He is badly hurt. but will re-
cover.
A WEDDING.
Mr. c. L. Counts, of Wise, prominent
member of the Wise bar. and brother of
Our county superintendent Of schools Mr..
r. L. Counts. is now a happy benedict
Lula Bruce, daughter of Mr.. D. H. Bruce
Of Big Stone Gap were married Miss
Bruce was teacher and Is well known
here. The marriage was something of a
surprise to the friends of both parties,
out al Join in congratulations and good
wishes.
At its meeting last Monday, the Town
Ccunci canvassed the matter of grano-
lithic sidewalks, and decided to have the
sidewalks on principal streets made of
this durable material.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Registered in Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER C. H, VA. October 10.
tSpecial)-As many voters in Achilles
precinct We're away from home, the Judge,
upon application, granted the registrars
two more days in which to complete the
registration in Abingdon District, which
otherwise would have closed to-day. The
figures thus far are:
Hickory Fork-Whitc los: colored, 40.
hayes Storc-White, 100; colored, IS.
Belroi-Whte. 30; colored, r.
Achiles-White. 1874: colored. H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
WHACKED His HARD SKULL.
SoAbury NeKress Gives Her Husband
& Terrific Einu

RoAbury NcKress Gives Her Husband
Terrific Blow
ROABURY, VA, October l0-tSpecial)
Ed1iy thursday morning while I1anueii
Sartef tcO.Ofeut WIS taxing ne wheel OH
OF MS road-caFt, mis- wife, Matilda
Carter. came up behind him. ana WIN
1 SUCK struck nam a SevSre lie kon the
DacA OF his mead The blow rendered Ins
man unconscious. lie does not know
how long he laid in this state When
he regalned his senses his daughter was
stanains over him, and soon heiped him
to MS 1eet.
The woman who had done the mischief
had gone to q nslGhborS house. Carter
lost inuch blood and was faint and ner-
vous for some time thereafter. When
seen at this place yesterday afternoon
a deep, ugly cash on the back OF the
negros head told the story of matri-
mUnial infelicity. Carter and his wife
have not been on good terms for several
years, and for the past six months have
not lived together The negro will make
his wife answer for her actions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Bank C1ear1nxs of Richmond.

The bank cearings of Richmond from
January l, 1902, to October l, 1902, show
total of SIS. SIC. 20s4s.
What will be the total December 81,
1902? The clearings for August were
SIS 931, 1885, and for September, SIC,
$685. If you come nearest to the total
for the year 1902 before October 18th, $50
will be added to the first prize. Read the
big advertisement q act to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
MANY NEGROES REJECTED.
Result of the Registration in the
City of Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 1o.-(spe-
cnat)-At o'clock tonight the
registration for this city was completed
with Lo4 whites and 139 colored voters
registered This is little over one half
of the white vote and one tenth of the
colcred vote. There is something like
a thousand negro voters in the city. and
in future elections the negro will count
but little. Most Of the negroes offered to
register, but failed on the understanding
clause
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11

q CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October 10.
(Special.) -Mr. William D. Grayson died
at his home near Batesyille. In this coun-
5ty, at the age OF g. He was one Of the
most prosperous men in his community.
where. throughout his long life. he ex
erted conservative influence in politics
and business affairs. In the days when
Justices constituted the Couxty Courts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Hou,e Burned in Diclzcnson.

FREEZING. VA, October 9.-(Specia1.)
William Crabtree. a substantial farmer
Of Darwin in this county, had his house
and nearly all his household effects
burned a night or two since. There was
no insurance to cover the loss. The ORR
gin of the fire is not known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
n rPEl nrFIc-E HERE

Headquarters for the negro exhibit will
he opened soon at the branch Office of the
American Baptist Publication Society on
north Second street, and will be in charge
Of Nelson Williams. Jr.
As soon as the organization is perfected
? fund will be raised to further the cause.
Professor D. W. Davis is At the head of
tie scheme
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
NEGROES TAKE A HAND.
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
AN ORGANIZED MOVEMENT.
Circular Letter Sent ont to Repre-
.cntativcs Throughout tho State
n. webster Davis ut the Head of
the Scheme.
the Scheme.

Son1c OF the representative con,-ed men
OF Richmond arc preparing 10 make appIi-
cation 10 the Jamestown Exposition Com
7a7y tor representation at tho great ex
position. They have put the suggestion
before The Executive Board or the James
town Exposition Company.
4 circular letter has been sent through
out the State calling upon every mem
her OF the race TO support the move
mcnt.
A CIRCULAR LETTER.
The following is q copy of the let
teE:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Annual State Meeting Daughters Of
the Confederncy, New Berne, n. c.,

Oct. Is to II, 1902.
On account of the ABOVE occasion the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announces
rate of ssa5 Richmond to New Berna
N. G., and return; tickets to be sold Oct.
10. 10, "A, and IS. with final limit Oct. IS.
1892 The Atlantic Coast Line is the
quickest route to New Berne. Its service
Ia uneoualed.
For full information apply to any agent
y ~ c. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent
S3s east Main street. Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Annual Horse show, Richmond, va.

Annual Horse Show, Richmond, VA,
oct ills, 1902.
On account of the above occasion. the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will sell
tickets from all points on its line in the
States of Virginia and North Carolina to
Richmond and return at rate Of one fare
for the round trip. plus fifty cents for
one admission to the show. Tickets to be
on sale Oct. 13 to IS, inclusive, with fina!
limit Oct 20, 1902, continuous passage In
each direction.
For full information. apply to any agent
c. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent,
S3s East Main street, Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11

Commencing Oct g. the Seaboard will
.inaugurates its magnificent cafe car Ser
vice on trains No. 81 and No. 81. known
as Florida and Metropolitan Limited. be-
tween Hamlet and Jacksonville.
The cafe car service of the Seaboard
has grown steadily in favor with the trav-
cling public. and It's present high stand
ing will be maintained. No canned goods,
but everything fresh and In season. Prices
moderate, ec2-eod 3W 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
LEWIS LEA IN PRISON.
Alleged Goshen Murderer Taken to
Lexington on Sfrefchrr

Lexington on n Stretcher
STAUNTON. VA. October 10-(Specia1.)
Lewis Lea (colcred) who several DAYS
aGo murdered salle Stone. the woman
With whom he had been living at Co
shen. and then tried to commit suicide,
was taken a stretcher to-day to Lex
in-ton in charge of an officer where hs
will be held for trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Norroll, Y. octohar son

Norfolk, Va. October !. 1902.
Dear Sir,-We, committee Of gentle
mon nave placed ourselves in close touch
with the Executive Board Of the James
town Exposition Company. You are no
doubt familiar with the idea OF the ey
position 10 be held to commemorate the
landing at Jamestown in 1907. AS citizens
Of the State we feel it our duty to be
represented at this great exposition. To
that end we have communicated with
those in charge, and have reason to be-
liorc that they are very favorable to our
suggestion. Before. however, making for
nal application in the name of the ne
G1aes Of Virginia VIC deem il wise 10
consult with the leading, most representa-
tive and progressive men all over the
State, TO secure their advice md CO.
operation. We shall be glad to hear from
you along this line and get assurances
Of YOUR sympathy and support.
The time is limited before the meet
iue Of The board, which will decide this
question. and if we would act at all we
must act eXpediuously. We are hoping
for an immediate reply from you, but
should you. for any reason, be pre-
vented from answering within the next
ten DAYS. we shall presume that you
arc favorable TO the proposition and shall
use YOUR name in presenting the formal
petition to the board.
We feel il entirely unnecessary to speak
10 you Of the Importance and far-rea CHI
ing results of such a movement We
shall consult with you from time to time
as 20 ways and means Of furthering the
proposition and shall count on you as
IN ardent supporter of the movement
Hoping TO hear from you as soon as pos
sible and thinking You in advance for
any advice and suggestions you may
feel free to make, we are
Yours for the advancement Of the race,
Committee:
D. WEBSTER DAVIS.
Chairman.
A. L. GAINES.
SCOTT WOOD.
r. c. WALKER.
CHARLES c. DOGAN,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
NEGRO BOY SHOOTS A FRIEND.
colored Child Badly Hart in Pitt
Observation-Disclosures Notes.

CHATHAM, VA, October 1o.-(speciall
Box Goad a colored youth about IS years
old. is now in the county jail charged
with shooting 8-year-old Walter Mahan
another negro. Goad was interviewed in
Jail Thursday evening and claims that the.
shooting was accidental. Magistrate.
Hogan before whom he was given pre-
lipaipary hearing, said that Goad was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
Fast Trains to Norfolk via G. & 0.

Fast Trains to NOrfoIK VIA @. q o.
Route.
Chesapeake and Ohio fast trains on
schedule at present in effect leave Rich
mond at 8 A NJ, daily and P III. daily
except Sunday for Newport News. Old
Point. and Norfolk.
Only two hours and twenty-five minutes
Richmond to Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
HORSE SHOW AT LYNcHRuRG

in Virginia, he was one of the bench 70,
his county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
william D. Grayson Dead.

Miss katherine Bentley left to-day to
visit friends in Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-11
senbboard Air Line RAILWAY.

Une.celled Cafe Car Service Be
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
CALIEORNIA.

The Pennsy lvsnia Railroad Personally
Conducted rourto California viii leave on
February 25. Passengers viii be tran
spnrted to El Paso. 7 exas. insp cial Pull
man ears AT the latter point they will
to transferred tu the Mexico and Cali
fnrnia Special" eoml O-pd exclusively oi
Pullman parlnr-noklng. dining room.
1rawing-ropm sleeping rnmpartment,
and observation cars. which will he used
over ti,- entire trip hack tn New York.
While the best hot ls will h. used where
ext mi = stops are ma'ie. the tram will
be ut the cnr srant command of the party.
Ron,i tip tickets covering all neces
-arN exp-nses 1876 from all points on the
Penns, .,anis Railroad except Pittsburg.
from which the rate wi b. 1910
For further Information. apply TO ticket
agents. or address George w Boyd, As
sisrant General Passenger Agent. Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
WASHINGTON.

The next Pennsylvania Railroad Per-
sonally-conducted Tour To Washington
leaves Thursday. february 20. Rate.
covering railroad transportation for the
round trip, hotel accommodations. and
guides, S145O from New York. $15 90
from Trenton. Sl1.50 from Philadelphia.
| hesp RATES cover accommodations tor two
dsysa he A Arlington. Normsndir, Riggs,
or Ebbitt House. For accommodations at
Regent. Metropolitan. or National Hotel.
81 so less. Special side trip tn Mt. Vernon.
All tickets good for ten days, with
-pecIal hotel rates after expiration OF
hot ] coupons,
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent.
1895 Broadway, New York; 789 Broad
st Newark. N. J or address Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad st Station, Philadelphia.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
IRELAND's HANGwoMAN.
The Very Last Position for Which
One Would Expect Member of
the Gentle Sex to Compete.

Women compete with men in many
trades, professions and other means
of obtaininga livelihood, says the Lon
don Chronicle, but the very last in
which one would expect to find the
gentle sex is that which was so re-
Gently followed by Mrs. Ellington.
"Hangwoman" is an Objectionable
term, but is duly entered in the New
English Dictionary" The woman and
the word are both nineteenth century
productions. Lady Betty" as she
was called, was not ill-favored, either,
and is described in the Dublin Uni
versity Magazine for January, 1880,
"as a middle-aged, stout-made. dark
eyed, swarthy-complexioned, but by no
means forbidding woman" Ireland
was the scene of her labors, and she
officiated unmasked and undisguised
as a hangwoman for a great number
of years, and often fogged in and
through the streets, being extremely
severe, particularly on those of her
own sex. -...4 4..
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND
AND WASHINGTON.

The third of the present series OF per-
snnally-conducted tours to Old Point
Comfort, Richmond aud Washington via
the Pennsylvania Railroad will leave
New York and Philadelphia on Satur
day, March s.
Tickets including transportation.m meals
IN route in both directions. transfers OF
passengers and baggage. hotel accOmmo-
datiOns at Old Point Comfort. Richmond
and Washington, and carriage ride about
Richmond-in fact, every necessary ex-
ense for period of six davs-will be
sold at rate of $34 90 from New York
Brooklyn. and Newark $32 so from
Trenton: $31 90 from Philadelphia, and
proportionate rates from other stations.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only, in
cluding luncheon on going trip, one and
three-fourth days. board at The Hygeia
or Chanberlin Hotel, and good to return
direct by regular trains within six days.
will be sold in connection with this tour
at rate of $40 90 from New York; $13.50
from Trenton: $12 SO from Philadelphia,
and proportionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full! information
amply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent,
1876 Broadway. New York: Court
street. Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad Street, New.
ark, N. j.; or Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
ThePhiladelphia
Record
Is the Leading Newspaper in
Pennsylvania, both Daily
and Sunday.
DaiIy0le Cent. Sunday Two Cents

"The Record" publishes the news from all parts
of the United s. aes and foreign countries its edi-
torias are fearless and independent The Rec
ord" also devoes portion OF its columns to special
matters of interest to the reading public its scen
departments of interest are features of the paper.
The average circulation by sworn statement for
the year 1901 was I854es daily, and 1865 476 Sunday
1.-The Record" is served by carriers and agents for
six cents week for the daily, and two cents for
the Sunday. Its mail rates are:
Daily, including Sunday, per year $500
Every week dav, per year 800
Sunday Record (2o pages, per year loo
Saturday Record, per year soc
Postage prepaid.
The advertising rate of 'The Record" is cheaper
than that of any other newspaper, based circu-
lation.
Sample copies will be sent on application.
THE RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY,
q17-9Iq Chestnut St., Philadelphia Pa.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
Billions Collie.

H. Sewer. a carpenter and builder of Ken
ton, Tenn, when suffering intensely from an
attack Of bilious collie, sent to nearby drug
store for something to relieve him. The drug
gist sent him bottle of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. three doses
OF which effected permanent cure This is
the only remedy that can be depended upon
in the most severe cases OF collie and cholera
morbus. Most druggists know this and rec
ommend it when such medicine is called for.
For sale by Harry L Jaques.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
Her Pet Fad.

=. Mrs. Jones-Mrs. Robinson is the
greatest woman to stick to a fad l
ever saw.
Mrs. Brown-Why, I never heard
anybody mention that before.
Mrs. Jones-Can't help that. It's so,
all the same. Just see how she has
gone on admiring that husband of hers
these 20 years and more. - Boston
Transcript
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
Needed Nn Assistance.

A country doctor was once riding
over wild stretch of down, and asked
the lonely shepherd how he managed
to get medical assistance for his wife
in the isolated cottage where they
lived.
''Well, sir" replied the shepherd, in
all good faith, 1--WE dwun't ha' no doc
tor; we just dies a nat'ral death."-
Tit-Bits.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
A Mystery.

Mamma" said Elsie, looking up
from her Sunday-school book there's
one thing l can't understand about
Adam and Eve"
- What is it, dear?" asked her
mother.
I 81 know where their meat and veg
etables come FROM said Elsie. but
where in the world did they buy their
groceries. Golden DAYS.
The Jamesburg record., 1902-02-22
COmmercialiam.

81 suppose you have to be very diplo-
matte in approaching members of your
legislature with offers of money!"
Eyes, indeed" ,"answered Senator Sor-
ghum. eff you don't look sharp they'll
charge you three or four times a much
as they are worth. Washington Star.