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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

Grain receipts have been more liberal re-
Gently than for some time. but all arrivals
are readily taken at the range OF prices
quoted, reported by the secretary of the
Board OF Trade, follows:
Wheat steady: No 2 red, SIC track: No. .
red. Sac on milling freight; No. , red, size
track; October, SIC; wagon, SIC.
Corn steady: No. white. 1910; No. )
white 1910; No. white, 4ic; No. , white
mixed 46c: No. white mixed, 46c; No. 4
white mixed, 44c: No. yellow. 46c No. 3
yellow. acc: No. yellow. 44c: No. mixed.
acc; No. mixed, 46c; No. mixed, 4ic; ear,
4Sc.
s71sc: No miy@A Soc; -. , mixed. 351xc
HAY nominal: no. 1 timothy. 81 so; No. 9
timothy. $lo.50.
4: total. "a cars Oats: No. white / car
Hay: No. timothy, cars; No. 2 timothy,
!: total, cars.
WAGON MARKET.
Offerings on the wagon market were
rather light. Prices were firmer, although
not ouotabIy higher. reported by the wagon
veiehmaster as fellows:
Corn-Per bu. 4SG52c; new corn, 40d43c,
nominal
Osts-per bu. 3sG40c
Hay-Timothy. sl0Q1l: clover, s7Gs: mixed
3Sd10.
sheaf Oats-Per ton, ssQl0
Poultry and other Produce.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

IA. r. Thompson 4 Co.'S Telegram.l
CHICAGO. Oct. H.-There has been a
strong wheat market with the motive iden-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

Candies-Stick. &c per ID; common mixed.
&C; grocers mixed, &c; Banner twist mixed, Sc;
Banner cream mixed. 1041lc; old time mixed, Sc.
Nuts-Soft-shelled almonds. 17G20c; Brazil nuts
iZc; nlberts, 12c; peanuts, roasted, 7QSc; mixed
nuts, Ice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

wards $40
Plain fat steers, lbs and upwards 400 $50
Good choice l.300-lb steers. 4.aotr 500
Plain l. POO TO 1300-lb Asa 4.65
Good to choice 900 TO 1150-lb steers 5fD 4.50
Plain fat 900 to 15O-lb steers 500 f. 90
Choice feeding steers 1000 TO LOO lbs S.75M 400
Good feeding steers 900 l. 100 lbs. $3.50 $50
Medium feeding steers, 500 10 900 lbs. 5000 $50
Common to good stockers. ..-.-....... 2.50Q1 80
choice heifers. 3. 750I 40
Fair to medium NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $3.50 >. 80
Common light efers................... 2.50Q1 800
Good to choice Observation-Disclosures. 506l 400
Fair to medium NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .. 756I 5.35
Gamers and cutters. 500 800
Prime TO fancy export bulls 5Om g. 75
Good to choice butcher bus.........--. 275m 3. %
Common to fair bulls.................... 1000 go
Veal calves ...........................5 $500 80
Heavy calves ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 00m g. 90
Good to choice cows and calves. O06 50 90
Common to medium cows and calves. 30 00Q30. 90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17
SAFE DEPOSITS
S. A. FLETCHER e. co.'s
Safe DePoSit Vault
&c East Xashinpfon street.

Absolute safety against fire and burglar Po-
hceman day and night guard Designed for
safe keeping OF Money. Bonds Wills. Deeds. Alb
stTacts, Silver Plate. Jewels and valuable
Trunks Packages. etc Contains 2.leo boxes
Rent % To ss5 Per Year.
JOHN :. DARLINGTON Manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

BOSTON. oct. ls.-The Commercial Bulletin
wiz say Tomorrow: The general market has
4coNTINrED on PAGE TO- COL 81
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THE JOBBING TRADE.

(The quotations given below are the selling
prices Of the wholesale dealers.)
Candies and Nuts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17
Chicnga STOCKS,

United States fives. reg.
United states fiyes. coup..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17
Poultry and other Produce.

prices paid by shippers.)
Rsu;fry-younz turkeys. lie. hens. 9izc: cocks.
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Coal and Coke.
Retail Prices.l
Drugs.

Bags, 20c per ton extra. ground floor dumped
In cellar soc per ton extra, second floor or car
ried in cellar From wagon. &c per ton extra,
by wheebarrow. chute or basket.
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by wheelbarrow, chute or basket.
Drugs.
Alcohol s2.52G2-70: asafoetida. 4oc: alum, 2kQ
&c; camphor, 6sqI0c; eochineal 30G55c; chloro-
form, 5SG65c; copperas, brl. Sc; cream tartar,
pure, 32Q35c; indigo. e54Soc; licorice, Calab..
genuine. sSg4oc; magnesia. carb o.. 20a22c;
morphine, p. K W.. per or, s. 45Q2 20: oil berga-
mot. per Id, So; OPIUM s5.75Ti; quinine, p. &
W., per o., sllSse; balsam copaiba. 55qsoc; soap.
EPSON, 1%dfic; sulphur flour, 2asd5c: saltpeter,
lZ10c; turpentine, 6407Cc; glycerin 16lsQ20c:
iodide potassium, s.. 45M2.50; bromide potassium,
5cd55c; chlorate potash, 1502oc: borax, 9Ql2c;
cinchonida. 3l4s6c: carbolic acid, 27c; cocaine,
muir. "a 55lf4.1y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-17

Seed clover. prime. ss@65o: English clover Sc "a
al: alsise. ssQf2 Timothy. prime. 81. 7Sa2 Fancy
zee Orchard grass. $sa2e5 red top. 9oclisl. 80
EnsiiSh BLUEGRASS. 81
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
ORDINANCE NO. le,

An ordinance to be known as 1.-THE Annual
Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year of The
Town of Dolores, beginning April l. 1903"
BE IT ORDAINED by The Board of Trustees Of
The Town of Dolores:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby appropriat.
ed out of tho revenues of said Town for the
fiscal year beginning April 1. 1908 (ths probable
amount of said revenues that will be collected
during said fiscal year being estimated at
Sl75O.0o), the following sums for the respective
purposes, us hereinafter stated the same being
deemed necessary, in the opinion of the Board,
to defray tho necessary expenses and liabilities
Of said corporation for said fiscal year, namely
For the improvement, care cunstruc.
tion and repair Of streets, avenues, al.
leys and bridges; the fund SO derived to
be known as the Road Fund" .$ 5000
For ordinary current expenses; tho
fund SO derived to be known as tho
General Fund" ................s $1,000
For contingent expenses; tho fund so
derived to be known us tile Contingent
Fund" 2OoOO
Passed hiid adopted this End. day of March,
A. D. 1903.
F. L. PRAKE, O.D. PYLE,
Mayor. Clerk.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
More Riots.

Disturbances Of strikers are notneArly
as grave as an individual disorder Of
the system. Ovefwork, loss Of sleep,
nervous tension will be followed by
utter collapse, unless y reliable remedy
'is Immediately employed. Thefe's
nothing 50 efficient to cure disorders Of
the Liver or Kidneys rs Electric
Bitters. IT'S d wonderful tonic, and
effective nervine and the greahest MI
around medicine for run down systems.
1t dispels nervousness, rheumatism and
neuralgia and expes malaria gerns.
Only soc, aad, aetisfaction gdahnteed
W Dolores. Mercantile Cc.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
READ THROUGH.

'TWouId Spoil This Story to Tell Il III the
Headlines.
To use All eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "o'er true tale" Having hap
pened in small Virginia town in the
winter,of 1902, it is a story very muck
Of the present. Up to a short time ago
Mrs. John f. Harmon, Of Melfa Station
Va, had ne personal knowledge of the
rare curative properties Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. LAST January"
she says, my baby took a dreadful
cold and at one time 1 feared she would
have pneumonia, but one OF my neigh
bors told me how his remedy had cured
her little boy and I began giving it to
my baby At once and it soon cured her.
heartily Thank the manufacturers of
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy for
placing SO great cure within my
reach. cannot recommend 1t to highly
or say too much ii its favor. i hope
all who read this win try it and bc
convinced ia wss." For sale BY Hll
dealers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Worry
A n d o verworR
Caused Nervous
Prostration-com:
pletely Worn Out.
DR.. Miles Nervine Cured
Me.

Dr.. Miles Nervine will cure nefvess prues
tfation. Il will bring sweet sleep snd rssft
It will relieve the mind Of Me tsa1sney U
wor1y; II will snake the nelyes stroa9 sa1
the patient well. 1t has cured thousands. Il
will cure you. Tyitto-day. =.
Some yeats ago was. stricken with nArv.
Gus prostration caused bv ovsfwogk md
worry. was In such q weakened, exhsusteA
run down c ndition that ! was unable to do
my housework. I felt too weak and tired 70
even make calls on my neighbors. Frs>
quently when out driving would become -
Exhausted that II seemed that would die
before reached home. ! was also trouhleA
with sinking spells at night which left ne -
weak that ! thought could not live untl
morning. / was in this deplorable esndit;ea
when one day Dr.. Miles Nervine va
brought to my notice. had little faith Il
proprietary remedies but determined to give
the Nervine trial After the second dosa
of the Restorative Nervine I was able b -
at the table and eat meal, something hsd
been unable to do for many days. hava
Since taken number Of bottles Of Nervins.
consider myself cured. I am doing my
own work and give DIR. Miles Nervine credie
for my general good health. My object in
writing this is to recommend your medieine
but / cannot write rs strongly as feel
Miss ADDfK B. vARBLk, 4oS E. Maxioa St
Guthrie, Oklahoma. !.
All druggists sell and guarantee 6rss boe-
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for frse boola
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. AdhN0
Dr.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart lad
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
RHEUMATISM
CURED AT LAST
Good NewsFor All WhoSuffer
With Rheumatism Free.

To all who suffer with Rheumatism
will gladly send free the wonderful story
OF how my mother was cured after years
OF suffering, together with the most
elaborate treatise on Rheumatism ever
published.
Nomatter what your form of Rheuma-
tism is, whether acute, chronic, muscli-
lar, inflammatory, deformant, sciatic,
neuralgia, gout, lumbago, etc-no mat
ter how many doctors have failed in
your case-no matter how many so-call-
ed sure cures" you have tried-I want
you to write to me and let me tell you
how mother was cured.
am neither n Doctor nor professor
simply plain man of business--but
l have CURE for rheumatism, and
want to tell everyone who suffers with
rheumatism about all it. wish to be
clearly understood, and trust that all
who are suffering with this terrible dis
ease, however apparently beyond the
reach of cure, will write to me this day
and Will send you by return mail this
work OF mine. | appeal especially to the
"chronically ilI' who are worried and
discouraged with "doctoring' and to
those who have been cast aside as sin
curable." All you have thought about
rheumatism may be wrong. Let me
tell you our experience. Surely if you
hBve rheumatism or have suffering
friend, it will pay you to investigate my
offer, anyway, and prove for yourself
these claims | make.
Send me your address today-a postal
card will do-and I will mail you this
wonderful story. If you have any friends
suffering with rheumatism no matter
where located, ,sendme their address, and
j will mail them a cODy Nv address il
v1croR RAINBoIT, bloomfield, Ind. -
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

While the loss of the fotir mill will
effect the town to some extent 1t should
not lessen the energy and push of the
inhabitants. Proper effort could re-
place the mill or establish SOME enter
prise that might be Of even greater
benefit to the public. Dolores affords
an ideal location for creamery and
Telluride, Silverton, Durango and other
mining camps furnish cash market
that is always permanent. Acreamery
would give the farmers u new mark ct
for all the milk they could supply and
make dairying profitable.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
rAe Ai.stASaa steer,

), In tracing the course Of this hum
BILE but useful bovine that has full
filled his part in the American civ
ilization Of Britain. we have fol
lowed the path that Is travelled every
year by tens Of thousands Of his
kind, .sys Frank teslie's. The total
annual export value Of United States
meat-of which besf forms the prin-
cipal item--is In round figures $780,
100000. II WI add to this the dis
tributive sales of the varidus pack
ing establishments in the United
States fof the domestic mafket as
we'll, w find thkt 1t tssches the
enormous total OF 1000. 900 tarioads,
valued 1t $4,000 ,ooo, 900. Addsd to this
is the yaiug oS the many byproducts
Of the packing hbuse, whi6b amount
10 many millfsns moro.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

At their convention last Wednesday
the Democrats nominated town officers
as follows:
For mayor, H. V. Pyle.
For trustees, Charles Hosea, J. H.
Brumley and John j. Harris.
The town committee Is as follows:
Joe H. Dewitt, chairmani w. w.
Wallace, secretary, J. NJ. Rush.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
ELECTION NOTICE.

A Municipal Election Of the legal
voters of the Town Of Dolores will be
held in the School house of said Town
on Tuesday, the 7th day OF April, A. d.,
1908, between the hours Of a. m. and
Z p. in. for the purposeof electing the
following Town officers:
One Mayor for term of one year.
Three Trustees for a term of two years.
Given under my hand and the incor-
porate seal at said Town at Dolores this
Bird day Of March, A. D., 1903.
o. ID. PYLE,
[sEAL Town Clerk.
First pub mar g; last apl 3, 1908.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Republican Town Convention.

A convention of the Republican
voters of the Town of Dolores is hereby
called to meet at the Opera House on
Saturday, March Z, 1908, ats O'Clock,
for the purpose of nomina ting one can
didate for the Office Of mayor and three
trustees for term Of two years, and to
transact such other business as may
come before said convention.
WIN. J. EXON, Chairman.
d. r. MYERS, Secretary.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Gods Are Dangerous.

How often you hear it remarked:
"It's only cold" and few dnyslater
learn that the man is on his back with
pneumonia. This is of such common
occurance that cold, however slight,
should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency toward pneumonia. 1t al
ways cures and is pleasant to take. Sold
by all dealers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Waksful ehIruh.n,

f'6f a long time the two year old child
of MI. p. L. McPhefsoh, SO N. Tenth
St. Harrisburg, Pa; would sleep but
two OF three hours in the early part OF
the hight, which ,iiade livery hard for
her parents. Her mother concluded
-that the child hat stomach, trouble,
and gave her half Of one of Chamber
laiti's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
which quieted her stomach Ahd-,she
slept the whole night through Two
boxes Of these tablets have etfetsed =
psrthAnent chre, aaa She Ms Aows wen
aid strong For ssls by ali dealers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Tragedy Ayestsd.

'.Jnst la the nick Of time our little
boSwassaved" writes Mis-, w. watkius
Of Pleasant City, Ohio. "pnsumonlA
had played sad havoc with HIM end, j
terrible c6ttgh set in hesides.. Doctols
treated him, bnt he grew worse eveu
day. At length we tried DIR. Kiness
New Discovery for consunaption, ana
our darling wzs saved. Hes .nar
sound. and weH.' Eyety Scdy 1ht te
know it's the only ssre cure fer coagha,
colds and ~ lung dlpsesae. Gi1A4
EteeA By, Dolores Gaeeya IVA "a. .rslds
|See snd ii 10. MT Eetdas ~
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Well Again.

The many friends Of John Blount
will be pleased to learn that he has ell
tirely recovered from his attack of rheu-
matism. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
cured him after the best doctors in town
(Moon, Ind. had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
times its cost. For sale by all dealers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Teachers animation.

The tegular Quarterly Teachers Ex-
animation for Montezuma County
teachers will be held at the Court
House at Cortez, Colorado, between the
hours Of . h. M. and p. nj. of Friday
and Saturday, March 20 and 81, 1903.
H. L. BEAcK, +
County sup't. of Schools.
First pub mar 9; last mar 13.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

IF you noticed blue, sulphurous
smoke issuing from this office last Fri
dny afternoon, 1t is explained by the
fact that we "pied" case of fifty
pounds of type, sufficient cause to jnsti-
fy a printer for going on protracted
drunk. We are still sober, however.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

The Montezuma Lumber Co. has q
large and conveniently arranged mill
at Glencoe and is turning out large
qdantity Of lumber. They are employ
ing about forty men at preseut, as the
mill is SO arranged that modern ma
chinery does the work of larger force.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

The school entertainment last Friday
night was well attended and a good
program rendered. Prof. Denney's re-
marks concerning the schools were
appropriate and to the point.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

A number of the boys employed at
the Dolores Lumber & Supply Co.'S.
mill are laying off this week on account
OF broken saw, but work will be re-
sumed as soon Us possible.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Il Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured 1t in five days. For ulcers,
wounds. piles, it's the best salve in the
world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25cts.
Sold by Dolores Mercantile Co.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills, Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing indigestion, bills
BUSINESS. constipation, sick headache
and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c. Dolores Mercantile Co.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Prof. II. f. Black, county superin-
tendent of schools, visited the school at
Bear Greek last Monday morning and
took in the Dolores school in the after
noon.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Chas. Senninger has gone on night
shift at the Montezuma Lumber Co.'S.
saw mill as harness repairer, and Jack
brlmley is now mixologist at the
Antlers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

When in Durango room at Hoods
new and elegantly furnished rooming
house, one block north Of Palace Hotel,
and board where you please. So
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Jake Burkhalter returned last Tues.
day from Durango. He is now able to
walk without crutches and his foot will
soon be entirely well.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Read the ad of the Star Real Estate
Exchange oil last page. You will find
a bargain Offered and there is new
oiier on hand for next week.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

DIR. G. A. Newland has had his hands
full this week with sickness in his own
family. First his wife was taken sick,
then himself, then his baby and while
all are better now, none of them are en-
tirely well.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

If it's bilious attack, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick recovery is certain. For sale
by all dealers.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Dave Swlckhimer came down from
Rico last Saturday and visited Frank
Hall and A. Kutilman OIL business, re-
turning Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

When your watch needs repairing
leave it at The STAR office and have il
sent 20 Davis at Nancos. All work
guaranteed.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

The burning of the flour mill has
made business for the insurance com.
panies, 0. D. Pyle, the local agent
having written five policies this week
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Make your arrangements to attend
the st. Patrick's ball at Dolores oli the
18th. It will lie all right and you viii
have q good time.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

A creamery, with n string of farmers
bringing in from one TO ten or fifteen
cans Of milk every morning, would
mean many dollars for every person in
the community. Push it along.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

The sniiigglef Union at Telluride had
another small fire Tuesday hight, ttieif
electric plant catching u this time:
yrhss damage 10 estfmste6 BY The Journal
xess,eT.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

8. M. Caldwell, a jeweler and watch
maker, is in the city and may decide
to locate if business proves satisfactory.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Spence Thomas was in town yester.
day on his way to Mancos from visit
with relatives In Cortez.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Tie show given last Saturday night
by Prof. George E. Davis OF Durango,
Is reported to have been good.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

This storm makes the cattle fnen feel
pretty blue and 1t will cause big loss,
as many lave no feed.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

This weeks storm came as scheduled
by 1rl r. Hicks and he has more on
the program.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Mrs. Joe H. Dewitt and Gladys are
in Durango this week, but are expected
home tomorrow.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

The roads are in little worse condi-
tion, apparently, than usually reported
at this season.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

ID. NJ. Longenbaugh of Cortez return-
ed on Thursday from a trip to Denver.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
Leave your jewellery to be repaired d
THE STAR Office. All work guaranteed.

Any one desiring to purchase . nsN
aewing machine can get . bargain BY
calling at TIE STAR office. Il
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

"A hop was given at the sawmill at
Glencoe last Saturday night. Those
who attended report good time.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

S. c. Wheeler came in to-day from
Gradens and is visiting this pencil
pusher.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06
T.OCAT, -, THE cosrtsukD
MT1xyS STORY OF

Il. Il, Smith was a business visitor
from Cortez last Monday.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Old papers is cents hundred. al thu
Office.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

Ernest Ormiston was business visit.
or yesterday from down the river.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-06

:, st. Patrick's ball at the Dolores Opera
House will be 4 good one and you had
better made a date for that event.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-04
Brienoli and nj. Age.

On one occasion Bianchi, the noted
teacher. went on the stage to see Bri-
gnoli, the famous singer, whom he
found pacing up and down like mad
man, humming over his part.
"Why, Brig, what is the matter with
you? Are you nervous?" he asked.
Eyes, I am nervous" was the reply as
he walked harder and faster than ever.
"But, Brig, you ought not to be nerv-
Gus. I've heard you sing the part 200
times. I heard you sing it thirty years
ago"
Thirty years ago! Who are you that
should know SO much2'
"Who am i? You know who am.
and 1 know who you are"
Every well; you know what am,
but I am sure you do not know what
you are, and If you wish will tell
you. You are fool!'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-04
PHIL MAYS BARGAIN.
An Experience the Artist Had with
n Rowing Coniurer.

An Experience the Artist Had With
a Rowing Conjurer.
An amusing story is told of the artist
Phil May and an English conjurer at
fair ut Stratford-on-Avon. Phil was in
the crowd which had gathered to watch
a very clever gentleman who was wrap
ping up sovereigns and half crowns in
pieces of paper and selling them for 2
shillings. The sharp" had n beautiful
face-such face us Phil May loved to
draw. So he skctched him furtively.
But the gentleman saw him and made
a speech forthwith.
"If that there celebrited portrit paint
or with the tight brooches on will and
up the picter, the equally cclebrited
benefactor to 'oomanity wot is givin'
away guilds for coppers will reward i'm
accordingly" he shouted.
Phil, with twinkle in his eye, hand
cd up the drawing, The conjurer was
delighted with the sketch and pinned 1t
to the tailbOard of his cart With an
other preliminary speech, he threw
three sovereigns, three half sovereigns
and several half crowns into a piece Of
paper, screwed 1t UP and handed 1t to
the artist you'll be president Of the
bloomin' R'yal academy some dye,
young man. said he. Here, catch!"
"a bargains bargain" said Phil,
walking Off with the packet of gold and
silver.
He confessed aftcrward when he
opened the packet and found two PEN
MES and a halfpcnny in 1t that it was
the most entertaining commission he
had ever been paid for.