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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

he looked intelligent and seemed TO have
something on his mind besides liquor. to-
bacco and "A desire TO snarl at someone
Al already intimated, my hoaG nod been
In the clouds for an hour, so / pulled
myself up sharp" by reminding myself
that Mick, though n sergeant and thei e.
fore my superior officer. was merely a
Summerton tough" with all that the
name implied Besides. l still was with
out shooting irons" / looked about me
at the men lying at ease beside the
fence. their horses being tied to trees
near them. l started to ask Brain
ard for carbine or revolver, 1t mattered
not which. when Mick shouted:
"Coppyral Frost, take me carbinc an
lift into yer pockets the cartridges from
me box an take some av me percussion
caps. Oi think Ofll be afther doin' most
av me foightin' wild me eye an wits.
Then he looked about the men on the
81 ound. approached q small man who
owned a big horse, kicked him genty
and said.
"Git on yer horse an go like milk
man that's been on n dhrunk an woke
up two hours late. Foind the rigimint
an tell the colonel that the whole ribil
army is a-comin' across the field beyant"
All the men on the ground jumped 10
their feet as the messenger proceeded to
obey orders, and they saw almost half
a mile away n gray line that might have
been mistaken for the shimmering heat
band that lies near the surface OF any
fiat, open, dry ground on a very hot day
had not the line been flecked with spots
% color aVi topped at regular intervals
by spots that resolved themselves.
through troopers eyes, into mounted
men. Twas not as Mick had said the
whole rebel army. but IL was at least a
regiment. probably a brigade. advancing
slowly in lipe OF battle formation. the
mounted officers in the rear. We We're
but quarter of company. And our
regiment was-where? And we were 80
far from Summerton or any part of the
north
(To BE Continued Tomorrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
HELP WANTED.

WANTED - STATIONARY ENGINE
iremen for work out of city. Good paw
Apply TO n. w. Howard. Room "a. Tart s
Hotel, 66 Exchange Place
5000. We give two hundred dollars to
any person who will sell one thousand
packages OF our Nonpareil silver plating
fluid. This for "A short time only. send
one dollar for samples by mail to the
La Grand Nonpareil Poll Argent Co,
Providence. r. /.
WANTED-BY NEW ENGLAND MIN
ing Bureau 70 Sabin street, a capable
bookkeeper to go west. that can invest
few thousand dollars in an exceedingly
rich silver-lead mine. Will be paid a lib
eral salary and have a good prospect of
doubling his money in short time: some
reliable young man without a family
could fill such n position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

tion that no one was at home, and hur-
ried To Cloynes tent. Cloyne exclaimed:
Poor Brainard!
"You knewAabout ifer-and them?"
said /.
Haven't / eyes?" he replied.
YES" / answered, for | saw that his
eyes were wet. But give me paper and
pen and ink and envelope-quick-and
I'll try a Ranking movement"
/ wrote my cousin May a long letter,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-ExCELLENcE Is OUR
chief aim, AS a. model we ask you 10
look at practically new 7-room house at
washington Park. Everything modern.
legation most desirable. ISAAC l.. GoFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-ENTIRELY NEW TWO
Separate entrance and all improvements
including steam heat, street curbed,
severed and macademized. ISAAC l..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

RENT PAYERS. DID YOU EFEh
stop TO think how much money you
wasted in a rented teneAent cosies
and comfortable home of your own can
be had for the same money. lSAAS L.
GOFE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-WIr.L YOU TAKE LIE LIE
trouble to see a two-family house; Ger
nicely arranged rooms and Is bound TO
bring big rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-coMMoDIoU coNvEN-
lent and comfortable Is that eight-room
cottage at Washington park win I'M
provements. Price $4,000 Terms easy.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE--wHAT GOOD is A HOME
at this time of the year unless ~ Is youI yar
own? We have home In an lueal r"n,
ton for $500 down, balance same as rent
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-HERE'S AN OPPOR-
tuniN, We have been authorized to re-
duce the price considerably of a house on
Bridgham street. Must sell quick. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO., Ill Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

DON'T WORRY. WE OFFER AN IN
vestment i'm life insurance policy costing
voy about 50 a month. which VIII prevent
nisfortune or distress and provide an an
nual income for yourself and FAMILY.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-HERE is A HOME FOR
500 down that can't be equalled for the
money Eight-room cottage located on
graded street. Every convenience and
only minute from car line. ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

WE REPRESENT 80 OF THE MOST
reliable fire insurance companies. 70 IN IN
sures your household furniture Tor sv
for five years. ISAAC l.. GOfr W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-SEIZE THIS CHANCE 10
own home. brand new home, seven
rooms, furnace haat, hot and cold water,
bath, etc, for S2250 Only small amount
down required. ISAAC l.. GOF'F co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-UST THE THING foo
want. 800 down secures new nome ~, oa
CITY. a minrte from ele ctrics and steam
cars. Price $1,000. ISAAC l.. GOFF ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-LITTLE PRICES. BIG
values, Is what we try 10 give our Gus
,omers' III you are looking for properly
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

sAY-DID YOU KNOW WE ARE
state agents for the Manhattan Life IN
snrance Co. or New York. ISAAC IL
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

rop sAI.E-A CORKING INVEST
mont Lots on Capitol hill for 500 Ierns
To suit purchasers. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO..
III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-A SCHOOLBOY'S PIN
money could buy q high. dry and level lot
at Oakhurst. Splendid surroundings
Growing suburb. 81 down. so cents a
week. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO, III West
minister street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

SHREWD IOMESEEKERS KNOW
The value at once OF a good breezy loca-
ton near the salt water with good tran
silent facilities. That's why so many have
bought at Washington park ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-WE ARE ALSO STATE
agents for the Standard Health and Accl- As,
dent Insurance company OF Micniyan; oye
US about an accident policy ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

A GREAT BOOM is ON IN REAL ES
tate III you have any real estate 10 SCI
at a bargain place II in our hands lSAA'
l.. GOFE co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-DON'T WAIT UNTIL.
everybody has marched by before you
begin Look round you. Look at Wash
ington and Lincoln parks See what ele-
CANT homes are being built TO sell on easy
terms. ISAAC L.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-Do YOU OWN A LOT M
wa shington park? Why not? "A rev
more left. They're still increasing IN
value. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

EoR sAIE-LIABILITY INSURANCE
at short rates Best OF companies. iSAAC
T.. GOFF CO. Real Estate ana Seherai
Insurance, III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE - FINE INVESTMFNT
property on Pine street. two-fepement
house with is rooms and two stores.
ISAAC l.. GOFF Co, Real Estate Agent.
III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE - TWO HOUSES On
Friendship street with convcniences TOT
$500 Taxed for $4,000 See us apout lheil. l
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO, III Wes'sis'0'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-wE REALIZE THE FACT
that every man Is not able TO pay cash for
home. That Is why we sell beautiful
cottages delightfully."- located for only 800
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE--A REAL BARGAIN. A
three-family house of 10 rooms. 5000 square
taxed for $3.50. Price s2300 In good re-
pair. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
ROOMS AND UOAKD.

Ft-RNIsuED ROOMS tt LEI III
Brosf->y. Left hand bt!l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
LOST AND FOUND.

CHECK BOOK ON UNION TRUST
Co. lost Reword 20 Market Square.
Room 50, l to 2 =. NJ
LOST = DIARY. RED MOROCCO
leather cover containing physicians call
accounts Liberal reward for return TO
Gi Cransfcn street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-IF YOU HAVE A FEW
dollars you wish To invest judiciously
bound 10 rapidly Increase in value Terms
easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-SpRING HAS OPENED
with bright prospects for Lincoln Park.
Charming little cottages are being dis
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-DoEs THIS STRIkt.
Won? brand new two-family mouse o,
* rooms on Broad street. Steam heat ana
ali conveniences. Terms easy. ISAAC l..
GOFE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOReSALE--DON'T TAKE TOO LONG
to decide which cottage you want at
Washington Park. They're all going fast.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-OUR LIST OF BARGAINS
In real estate have no end. IL you are
looking for home. a lot. an investment.
an auctoneeer or notary call on ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-A 3-FAMILY HOUSE ON
Regent avenue. Has Is rooms and rents
well For further particulars see ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR sALE-we LOAN MONEY OF
imnroved real estate In sums TO SUIT a.
low rates OF interest. ISAAC l.. Goff
co. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-WIVES. ENCOURAGE
your husbands to secure a cottage home
on easy terms. He'll then be more likely
70 behave himself and come home nights.
See us about It, ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE--A FINE PLACE ON ELM
wood avenue, at a sacrifice. A TWO
family house, 16 rooms. furnace heat and
conveniences for $500 less than II Is taxed
FOR. ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
FOR SALE.

Great Bargain, sl35 buys fast trotter.
rubbcr-tired runabout, top buggy
sleigh. harness, boots. etc; must be
sold before June 10. Call at any time,
2S Bradford street, city.
FOR SALE-LADIES 1tK. GOLD
hunting case watch. Waltham movement.
Cheap Address L." Box i4oo. Provi-
dence. ". l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-A TEN-RoOM COTTAGE.
harm heneery and outbuildtngs; -FOUR lots
30 land with store in front. A nice chance
for a man TO start In business. ISAAC
l. GOEE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-A COTTAGE ON ADMI-
raj street: eight rooms. 1920 square feet
Write. telephone or call on ISAAC r,
GOFF CO.. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-wISE PEOPLE READILY
avail themselves of the opportunity 10
purchase modern cottages at the liberal
terms offered by the ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-DON'T YOU WANT A
place on Hamilton street. A place that
mas been reduced considerably In price.
square feet ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-A HOUSE AND STORE
on Diamond street. with 5000 square feet
OF land for $500. Terms easy. ISAAC L.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-TWO GOOD HOUSES ON
sutton street, off Broadway Large lots
and desirable locations. Prices low.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-STRIKE WHILE THE
irons hot. Desirable building lots at Oak
hurst for 81 down; zoe. week Are YOU
going to buy one? ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
for property in any direction call on us
ISAAC l.. GoFF CO. Real Estate de-
velopers. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE - GOOD INVESTMENT
nroperty i'm a four-family house on WAYNE
street Has 16 rooms and rents w 2
month. Price low. ISAAC l.. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SAIE-HARD TO FIND A BET
ter Investment than this. Centrally 10
ca ted real estate will be sold for wha'
it Is taxed for. ISAAC l.. GOFt CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SAIE-WE HAVE A NUMBER
of fine residences for sale In Bristol. Any
one of them would make nice home TOT
some one. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

RAILKOADs.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
hartford RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full information
as to local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence station
and stations pelow:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR RENT-A COTTAGE OF NINE
rooms: modern convenineces; furnace
heat; rent rcasonabl, TO right party In
ouire at 90 IIalsey street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-JUST WANT TO REMIND
YOU We have few lots still remaining
unsold at Cleveland Park. Low prices
Easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
a CLEAN RECORD

The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction TO householders is SUlPHO
NAPTHOl. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because IL can lie utilized i'm many
ways as perfect cleanser and purifier
BROWN BROS. CO., CO Exchange Place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOk nENT--hALF HOUSE .si PINE
street: nine rooms: modern: ses per
month knplv ct ~ Ercbs nge place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-PoSITION BY A MAN AS
engineer or fireman. Can furnish en-
gineer's license and references. Call at
~ Benefit street, Pawtucket, II. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

FOR SALE-THE FIRST BAsE FOR
home is TO buy house lot Then let us
build YOU a house to meet with your own
IDEAS ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
TO LET

TO LET-COTTAGE HOUSE; ROOMS
good rcpair-modern convcniences--25
Blackstone Boulcvard-Enquire Il. H.
Greene. 50 Angel street
TO LET-A CORNER TENEMENT OF
8 rooms. lower floor. Call 9l Almy st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
TRANSPORTA TION
PROVIDENCE LINE

For New York. the South and West.
Steamers PLYMOUTH & CONNECTICUT
In Commission. A fine orchestra on each.
FROM PROVIDENCE.
Steamers leave Fox Point Wharf every
day I'm the week, except Saturdays, at
7:45 y. m; due New York, z a. m steamer
PLYMOUTH touches at Newport sun
days en- route 10 New York, leaving there
at 10 p. IN.
FROM NEW YORK.
Steamers leave Pier lS, North kiver,
foot or Murray street, every day III the
week, except Sundays, at y. m; due
Providence, 5 a. IN.
For tickets and staterooms apply at
office OF T. G.. Windsor, Ticket Agent,
corner of Weybosset and Custom House
streets. or on the Steamers after s 2; m.
@. A. GUNnERSON,
Agent, Fox Point Wharf.
O. III. TAYLOR,
Genl Passr Agent. New York.
GEO. L. cONNOR.
Pass'r Traffic Mgr. New Haven, Conn.
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(To BE Continued Tomorrow }
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
BIDS FOR EXERCISING AND
NJ .

In compliance with Chapter SO of the
Session Law of 1901, I will receive sealed
bids for the engrossing and enrolling of all
bills passed by each house Of the Eighth
Legislative Assembly. Said bids will be
received up to 2 O'Clock of Tuesday, Dec.
2, at which time they, will be opened by the
board and the contract awarded. They
must be sealed, marked Bids for Engross-
ing and Enrolling" and directed to the Sec
rotary of State. Each bid must be accom-
panied by a certified check in the sum Of
der shall enter into a contract and give a
good and sufficient bond for the perform
ance of the work.. They must comply with
the provisions of Chapter SO, Session Laws
of 1901.
The engrossing to be done on typewriter,
and the enrolling with pen and ink.
SAID. bids must state the price per folio
at which the bidder will do the work.
The successful bidder will be required
to furnish all paper and material for doing
such work, the quality and size of paper to
conform with sample now on file with Sec
retary of State.
No bid will be considered from a person
not a bona ffde resident of the state.
E. F.. PORTER,
Secretary of State.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
TWO Impossible men.

DR.. Hauslick once asked Schumann
how he got on with Wagner.
Mot at ALL" replied Schumann; "for
me Wagner is impossible. Doubtless
he is a very clever man, but he talks
too fast-one cannot get a word in"
Some time after, in an interview
which Hauslick had with Wagner, al
fusion was made to Schumann.
with Schumann," said Wagner, ri,
is impossible to arrive at an under.
standing. He says nothing. Some
years ago on my return from Paris ]
called upon him to talk of operas, con
certs, composers and other interesting
matters with which I had become &C
quainted. Schumann looked at mt
stolidly, or rather he looked into space
without saying a word. Faith, I tool
leave of him almost Immediately. H.
is an impossible man."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
Tue Woman and the Rose,

A traveller stopped at a little cabin in
the Georgia woods. He wore a white
rose on his coat, one that a little girl
had plucked and pinned there as he
was leaving home.
A woman entered the cabin. She
stood and gaZed at the rose a moment.
Then, darting forward, she tore it from
the strangers coat and stamped it on
the rude floor.
why did you do that?" asked the
stranger, leaping to his feet.
"Hushw! said a man who was sitting
near. That's my wife. an'-an'-she
amt right here" tapping his forehead.
I'VE had a little girl once with blue
eyes an hair like a sunset. She wan
dered off among the raHes n day, lost,
lost, an when we found her she was
where the roses grow, an they was
creepin' over her, an the wife there
went mad, an now she says the roses
stole the child an hid her away from
MS forever, an she goes about an tram.
pies them. just like she did the rose
there On the floor
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
Che Bismarek Trihune,
BY NJ. Ii. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every afternoon, except Sun
day, ut Bismarck, North Dakota. is deliv-
cred by carrier to all parts Of the city at
81 cents per month, or Sc per year. The
daily sent to any address in the United
States and Canada, postage prepaid, So
per year: SO for six months: 81 so for
three months. ,a
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday; eight pages,
containing Il summary Of the news of the
week-local and foreign-pa-icular atten-
ton being paid to state news. Sent to
any address. postage paid, for S1.M for
one year; so cents for six months; % cents
Tor three months.
The Bismarck Tribune Is the oldest
newspaper in the state-established June
Ii. 1878. 1t has a wide circulation and is
a desirable advertising medium. Being
published at the capital of the state II
makes a feature of state news, of a semi
official character, and is therefore particu-
larly interesting to all who desire to Keep
the run of state affairs-political. social
and business. 50
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
(First Publication Nov. 8, 1902
Citation Hearing Petition for Appoint
ment of Administrator. r.

AASAs Va 1aOAAA4Al1Sl IOT
State of North Dakota, County of BurIeigh,
In County Court, before Hon. John F. Fort
judge.
IN the matter of the estate of William j,
White, deceased.
Robert r.. White, petitioner, VS.. Stella White
and William White, respondents.
The State of North Dakota, to the above
named respondents and all persons interested
in the estate of William j. White, deceased.
You and each of you are hereby notified that
Robert R. White, the petitionerherein, has filed
in this court his petition, praying that letters
of administration upon the estate of William
j. White, late of the county of Burleigh, and
state of North Dakota. deceased, be granted tc
Robert r. White, and that the said petition will
be heard and duly considered by this court or
Saturday. the 18th day of December, A, d, 1902
courtrooms of this court, in the county court
house in the city of Bismarck, county of Bur
leigh and state of North Dakota, and YOU. ant
each of you. are hereby cited to be and appear
before this court at said time and place, anc
answer said petition, and show cause, If AMI
there be, why the prayer of said petition should
not be granted.
- By the Court:
[SEAL.l JOHN F. FORT,
Judge of the County Court.
Dated the 9Th day of November, A.. D. 1902.
BOUCHER, PHILBRICK & COCHRANE,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-11-15
HE WAS A
A Drunken Prisoners Excuse In d.
New York Police Court.

A Drunken Prisoners excuse In u
New York Police Court.
1t is characteristic of almost all the
prisoners except the DRINKS that their
chief concern is to secure a delay. They
plead and beg for an adjournment,
which they know will only postpone
the inevitable for a day or two, and
that although, through their inability
y to obtain bail, they will have to stay in
prison just the same. The most plausi-
bic explanation is that they all are
fatalists, always hoping that something
unexpected may turn up to stave off
the impending catastrophe. The
DRINKS. on the other hand, are more
eager to face the arbiter Of their fates,
knowing that nothing worse than a fine
is likely to befall them and that the
one it is imposed the, sooner it may
be paid or served off. And then there
is the chance, if the magistrate is in
good humor, that they may get away
unscathed at once. =
AS a rule, although not seldom still
in their cups. they are loath to make
any discriminating admissions. mo,
SIR" protested a man who kept himself
from falling over by holding on nerv
ously to the, bar; '"I'm not drunk.
cause no ones drunk who's not falling
all over himself" Excuses of the most
wonderful kind, some Of them really
ingenious, others merely ridiculous, are
| put forward when the futility of feign-
ing innocence has been discovered. The
cleverest explanation Of that kind that
J. ever heard was advanced by a man
who, when taxed with having dis
played ~unmistakable signs of intoxica-
ton, simply replied that he was a
painter by trade.
"That has nothing to do with your
condition." said the magistrate.
"Of course it has," rejoined the pr1s.
Dner. Il was painting a barber pole
and kept on twisting after the stripes
until 1 got SO dizzy that the cop thought
I was boozy."-Edward Biorkman in
Century.