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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Sales of Realty.

Mrs. Mary Anna Mannakee has purchas-
ed from w. Riley Decide the latters former
residence on the It'll street road, half a
mile north of the District bounds. The
consideration was $4,000. 1t is the pur-
pose of the new owner to make her home
there.
A deed has been placed on record by
which Mrs. Mannakee transfers to Mary
]. Baldwin a house on the west side of
10th street between Q and II streets. The
consideration is $12, coo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

II was disheartened and wanted to die.
was the statement made by Harry Kirby
at the Emergency Hospital this morning
after the doctors had relieved him of the
effects of poison. The physicians report
that Harry was suffering from alcohol and
Illuminating gas. He had swallowed more
alcohol than he had inhaled gas and the
doctors found that his condition was not
serious. The young man was found in his
room at 800 street northwest with the
gas flowing from the pipe. He was taken
to the hospital In the hospital vehicle.
Kirby stated that he had been In a local
hospital on two occasions lately and was
treated for alcoholism. He concluded he
could not sober up and let liquor alone and
thought he would end his life. The doctors
will keep him at the hospital several days
and make an effort to cure him Of the
drink habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
A Premature Celebration.

Ten-year-old John Addison. colored, had a
premature Fourth of July celebration yes
terday afternoon near his home, $40 Van
street southwest, and he will now be de-
prived of the pleasure Of setting off fire.
crackers next Monday. He found a rail-
road torpedo yesterday and knowing he
could make a noise with 1t he proceeded to
hammer upon 1t with a stone. An eXplo-
sion occurred and one finger was almost
severed from his left hand. His foot was
also injured. John will have to remain I'M
der treatment several days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
EXCURSIONS.
Indian Head and Marshall Hall.

There will be but one trip to Indian Head
this week by the steamer Charles Macales-
ter, tomorrow evening. Stors will be made
at Marshall Hall both going and returning,
SO those who care to may get off and enjoy
the dancing until the return of the
steamer. Schroeder's Band will play all the
latest concert music on the down trip. and
will furnish music for dancing at the Hail.
The Manchester will leave at $50 pm. In
addition day trips will be run to the Hall
at 10 am. and 2:3O pm. After this week
the Indian Head and Marshall Hall trips
will be run every Thursday, Friday and
Saturday for the rest of the season at $50
pm Saturday of this week the steamer
will run to Marshall Hall at ~ am, 2:3O
and $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD

Fast Express Service.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
K.wm.H July II, pm Kaiser. Aug. IS. 10 am
Kaiser. July 10. 10 am kronpr'z Aug. %. pm
Kronpr'z.July &C. 2:3Opm X. WIN. H. Sep. 6. 12:30pm
Kwm.H.Au o. pm Kaiser. Sept. IS, 10 am
Twin-Screw Passenger Service.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bremen. June 80, IL am Friedrich. July g. 10
Kurfurst. July 8, 10 am Bremen. Aug 2, 9 am
Alice. July II, 10 am Kurfurst..A Aug. II. 10 am
Barbar 'sa July 81, IL am Alice Aug. IS, 10
Mediterranean Service.
LTAR-NAPLES-GENOA.
Luise. July 2, IL am IIohenz n. Sept 10, II am
Irene. July 16, IL am Iuse. Sept "a, III am
Iuise -. Aug. G. ii mn Irene. Oct 8. ii am
Irene. Aug. %. IL am Hohcnz'n. Oct 15 IL am
OELRICHS CO.. NO. BROADWAY, N. Y.
Apply to Z. F. DROOP, 925 Pa. ave-,
fe6-3l2t-ZS Agent for Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
A New Power Launch.

The power launch Billy, owned by Messrs
w. NJ. Swami and L. c. Dimmick of this
city, is the latest addition to the fleet Of
pleasure craft owned here. The little YES
sci was put overheard, ready for service
at Reagan's boatyard Saturday last. The
Billy is an open launch about eighteen feet
long and is equipped with a three-horse
power gasoline explosive engine that will
give her a speed OF about seven or eight
miles an hour. The hull of the launch was
built at Norfolk, but her engine was put in
her here. The Billy will be used for pleas
ure service on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Muncls Toms Cabin

The Academy Of Music management an
nounces for next week a revival Of Uncle
Toms Cabin. Though Harriet Beecher
Stoves famous novel was issued from the
presses many years ago and the equally sue
cessful dramatization OF the book ha had
frequent revival, interest in Uncle Tom"
has never waned. Next week the company
Is to be augmented to thirty-five members.
The levee and cotton field scenes will serve
to introduce expert buck and wing dancers.
In addition full-blooded bloodEounds are
said to have been secured to make the pur-
suit of Eliza as picturesque and thrilling
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
REFERRED ITO Rxc4sf BOARD.
Request for Infxmstion Regarding
LiduopeIicsnse.

Commissioner Maefariahd today received
q letter from Mr.. WAR. Andrews, president
OF the Pennsylvania Club. requesting in
formation as to how to obtain liquor IL
cense for the club. Ar. andrews states that
the property at 15thb and K streets north
west has been leased bv the organization
for use as a club houseyt The membership
Of the club, he says7 includes many men,
bers Of the Pennsylvania COMPRESSION
al delegation ana many Pennsylva-
mans who are filing positions in the execu
tive departments insWashington.
1T Is not proposed to- have bar room
in the club house, explains Mr.. Andrews,
but it is necessary that we should be per-
mitted to supply liquors to those who de-
sire them; In fact II weuld be difficult to
maintain club without such privilege, as
you are no doubt fully aware
Mr.. Macfarland has referred the COM
munication to the excise board, which has
exclusive jurisdiction in the matter of is
suing liquor licenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Trial of Suction Dredge.

The big suction dredge Burton. built at
Sparrows Point. Nd, for the engineer corps
Of the United States army, had trial Mon
day on Chesapeake bay, not far from
Sandy Point. The main engines, pumping
and suction machinery of the new machine
were given a thorough test. and with salts
factory results. The machine was then
taken back to the shipyard to be COM
pleted 1t will be used by the engineer
corps in it's work on the coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Mamie Washington Fined.

Mamie Washington. young colored wo-
man who resides in Goat alley, will not re-
turn to her home for the next two months
unless she pays a fine of $50 imposed on
her in the United States branch of the
Police Court this morning, following her
conviction on a charge of assault and bat
terry. Elenora Wallace, colored, on whose
complaint Mamie was arrested, told Judge
KimbaIl that they used to be warm friends
prior to last night when they had a dis
pute, Mamie beating her about the arms
and body with a broomstick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
THE STAR BY NAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any ad-
dress In the United States or Canada
for IS cents per week, Is cents for
two weeks or 90 cents per month.
postage prepaid. Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
Tho address may be changed as fire.
auently a. desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Best Boards, $3.50 Per 100 Fl.

Frank Libbey & Co. 9th and New York ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Byron S. Adams, Printer, SIG 18th St.,
prints catalogs and booklets in a superior
manner at reasonable prices. Get estimate.
Advertisement.
Alleged ATTEMPT at Suicide.

George P. Cliff, employed as a machinfst
In the navy yard. was called away from
the city by a dispatch received here last
night from the home of the Gifts in Shen-
andoah. Va, in which 1t was stated that
his wife had attempted suicide by taking
quantity of quicksilver. Her condition, it
stated, was serious and no hopes for
her recovery are entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Reunion of Mosby's Men.

Arrangements have been made for the
eleventh annual reunion of the survivors of
the 43d Battalion. Confederate Veterans,
commanded by Col. John S. Mosby at Ber-
ryyille. Va. August H. The day will be
the anniversary of the capture of Gen.
Sberidans wagon train by Mosbys men.
Joe Bryan is commander and II. S. Ashby
adjutant of the camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Every evening, rain or shine Sundays excepted
opening Friday July l. je27-5t'1:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

address was given as 1876 H street south
west, called at the fourth precinct station
this morning about 1 80 O clock and COM
planned of wounds in his arm and head.
He did not care to discuss the manner in
which he had received the wounds, and the
police took him to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Alternate Delegate Returns.

Jas. L. Turner. the alternate delegate to
the republican convention, returned yester-
day afternoon from Chicago. Friday night
he delivered an address to the Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows Of Chicago. A re-
ception was rendered the visiting members.
Speaking of the convention, he said 1t
was "a1l right" and the ticket cannot be
defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Regulation Of Market Hours.

The District Commissioners today order
ed that the following hours be observed at
each Of the markets of the District Of Co
lumbia Monday, July 4:
Western market. open 4:30 am. close
1880 am; Eastern market. open Am.
close 10 am; Georgetown market, open 8
am, close IL am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
$1,000 Niagara Falls and Return,

B. & OR. Rs
Special train standard coaches and parlor
cars. leaving Washington am: July J., via
Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh VAL
ley route. Tickets good for ten days. Stop
overs returning.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
All About Summer Resorts.

Vacation days should be planned for we'll
In advance. Booklets about summer resort
hotels that hold forth the greatest posi-
blI1tles for pleasant vacations may be had
at The Stars Resort Bureau. Full infor-
nation about resorts and routes for sum-
mer trips freely given at the business office
counter. 10y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Special Displays of Delicious Meats.

An inspection of the choice washington
dressed Beef Southdown Lamb etc, as
PLAYED every day at I. i. kEANE . never
fails to result in a purchase. Their delclous-
ness appeals to all desiring the finest. Prices
are very reasonable. Stalls 34-5l Center
mkt & q Wholesale Row. Phone los.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Low Rates Account 4th of July

~ Via Southern Rwy.
Tickets on sale July ., and 4. final re-
turn limit July 8. 1904, to all points south
of Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mis-
sissippi rivers.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

David Driscoll fifty years old, pension
err, died suddenly yesterday at the Casino
in the county north of the city. coroner
hewitt made an investigation and gave d
certificate of death from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Capitol Hill Branch.

Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy, corner I'd street and
Pennsylv. avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Walter Richardson, colored, twenty three
year old, became Ill last night while work.
ing at the filtration plant He refused hos
pital treatment and was removed to his
home, 422 NJ street northwest by the
police,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Large New Potatoes, soc. PIX; $1.15
per bu.; Condensed Milk, TIC cam Seeded
Raisins, TIC package; Quaker Matches.
12c. doz.; Pure Pepper. zoe. ID: 5 sacks
Salt, 1Oc.; 3 pkgs. Corn Starch, 1Oc.; 3 bot.
Blue, 1Oc. ]. T. D. Pyles' stores. includ-
ing 948 La. ave. je27,20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Holmes Pies Are Peerless.

Delicious ripe fresh fruits and berries be-
tween perfect crusts. You can't imagine
anything more inviting zoe. each-deliver-
ed anywhere Holmes Bakery, list and f
SITS Phone Z. S64.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
$17.oO st. Louis and Return,

B. & 0. r. r.
Spend the 4th at the great fair. Tickets
valid for return within ten days, and good
only In coaches on train leaving Washing
ton 1906 am. July 2-Advt. 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Chevy Chase Inn is Just the Place for
officials remaining in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
The Endowment of a "Cold Bottle"

is always greatest when it contains old
GLORY" Beer. 1t delights the eye. uckles
the palate. refreshes the system. For case
phone w 436, AbnerDrury Brewing co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Kenny's Fourth of July Souvenir

Free Saturday. July 2.
G. ID. KENNY CO,
Teas, Coffees, Sugars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

A. B. Campbell, thirty years old. had
fit in Judiciary Square about o'clock yes
terday afternoon. An ambulance was sum-
moned and he was taken to the Emergency
Hospital. His home is at ALI 18th street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Count Of Monte Cristo,"
pm
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Every One Enjoys Elk Grove, Butter.

It's so pure, rich and creamy. Put up in
air-tight carton packages, and can be kept
in the refrigerator with fruits without con-
tamina ton. At grocers'.-Advt. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
1 Tremendous Drop.

Round Steak, &C.; Sirloin, lie; P. H.,
12hc. ]. T. d. Pyles stores, except 94S
La. ave. je29-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Three Burner Blue Flame, $3.50.
A. Eberlys Sons, us It'll NV.
Here's to Your Good Health

and the good health of your family. Par
take of Purisima Whiskey regularly and
you'll enjoy long and healthy life. VIM.
Cannon 1851 18th. Phone n. 52S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

The Weems Steamboat Co.
Five trips weekly between Washington
and Baltimore. Telephone I45.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
CITY ITEMS.

The Only Automatic Printing Plant
perior printing. Hayworth Pub. House, 81
9th ST NV it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
SCI. 90 st. Louis and Return, B. and o.

R. R., account Democratic National Conven-
ton, July to s. Tickets valid for return
within fifteen days. Quickest route and
choice of three through trains leaving
Washington 1905 am, 4:O5 pm. and 12:45
night.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Ice Cream! Ice Cream!! Ice Cream!!!
All f1avors, 81 gal. Ashburn, 1888 18th. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

"a Bottles Lager Beer, 75c., Delivered.
T. r. Beavers. 423 Az st. s.w. Phone NJ 1O0eD.
je1-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Corbett's Headquarters for Paints.
Best Royal Paint, $40 gal. 527 10th. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges, Best
bakers economical. durable.
GIG 18th st. c. A. Muddiman q co. l2o4 u ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Special Rate, $3.50, Every Saturday
during summer, good returning until Mon
day. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Diamond "F, Distilled Water.

When you see that label on the bottle you
may know it's the purest water obtainable
Finleys 2oS Mass. ave. ne. Phone E. Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Fourth of July at the Worlds Fair.
Coach excursions via Pennsylvania Rail-
road June 80 and July Q $500 round-trip
from Washington. Good returning within
ten days. Leave Washington at 1850 am.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Moving, Storing, Packing.

All features Of our business Sale of Fur
niture every Thursday. Phone $500 Brown
& Tolson, 1412 H st. je22 427&29
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Railroad to Democratic

Convention
July 2 to 5 the Pennsylvania railroad will
sell excursion tickets to ST. Louis and re-
turn, account democratic national cOnVen-
ton, good 10 days, at rate of $21 90 for the
round trip. Through sleeper on $3.50 pm.
train,-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

For Health and Comfort Drink
Nat Cap. Brewing Co.'S Munich Beer.
Brewed Of finest malt and imported Bohe-
milan hops. Wonderfully nourishing and
healthful. doz., $1.25, delivered. Phone 222.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Store Your Valuable silverware

In the fire and burglar-proof vaults of Union
Trust & Storage Co., 1414 F. Called for and
delivered without additional charge.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Lumber in Small Quantities Delivered
promptly without extra charge. Lowest
prices. Eisinger Bros, POO It'll NV. Phone.
49, 49,. - p je2S-tf,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
Bridal" Carriages a Speciality.

Finest turnouts for weddings hired very
reasonably at Downey's Stables, 1622-2S L ST.
Advertisement --;-.s-..--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Fireworks! ]. Jay Gould's,
Phone 2622Y Balloons, Lanterns 421 9th,
je25-7ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
The Weems Steamboat Co.

Five trips weekly between Washingto
and Baltimore. Telephone 745. je29-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25

time allowance .obtainabIe by employihg
greater weight Of hull. The position Of the
challenger Just now. therefore. seems 70 be
extremely obscure. The club must challenge
the time allowance win be calculated.
that the New York Yacht Club '" would ina
mediately convene 9 meeting Of the mem
upon the receipt OF theiy decision, the designer
OF the challenger would have to begin to think
about working out the shape Of the challeng-
ing boat. Between the date Of the aetusl
Yacht Clubs decision about the time allow
ance. the designer OF the challenger. we un-
derstand. would be entirely IN the clouds
as to what sort Of boat be should try his iuok
with. and the time intervening would be
really good tri. horse. or even two sood
chance OF trying his yacht or. training the
crew. 1t is very foolish to enter upon any
sailing match with an indinerent cew and an
untried vessel, and. in view Of this issue.
the prospect OF q close race for the Cup dur
ing 1905 does not seem apparent. The cir
euInstances sgnrroundmE the ATerica Cup
trusted with its defence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25

venetia was designed by Cox & King, and
built by Hawthorne d Co. Of Leith In 1908.
She Is 1876 feet long, 27.15 feet beam and
1855 feet depth of hold. She has five bulk
heads, is fitted with electric lights and has
q registered tonnage Of 6SS.s4 gross and
22s.57 net. Her engines are of the triple
expansion type with cylinders 1929 and az
inches in diameter by 81 inches stroke.
The Riverton Yacht Club has elected the
following officers: Commodore, William r.
Ellison; vice-commodore. Z. B. Showell;
treasurer, II. j. Mitchell; secretary, I. II.
Walnut; measurer, John 81. Reese; finance
and executive committee, II. j. Mitchell,
j. G. 8. Davis, C. W. Davis, G. c. Rainhard
and Il. II. Cooke regatta committee, d. j.
Mitchell, j. H. Reese and II. II. Cooke
A. j. Mcintosh reports these transfers:
Auxiliary yawl Granatsa chartered to COL
W. c. Skinner OF Hartford; steam yacht
Charavi sold by Walter Hauxhurst to E. NJ.
Fulton; steam yacht Augusta sold by j. B.
Herreshoff to Robert Murray; motor boat
Express sold by Morton +. Plant to George
b. Wilson; motor boat Ripple sold by John
Hays Hammond to George X. Branson;
motor boat Kara sold by Walter r. Herrick
to Charles ". Billings; sloop Wabasson sold
by William Bell White to Dr. Chalmers
Sangree knockabout Corona sold by John
E. Beggs to r. s. Richardson; knockabout
Helene sold by F. j. Schussel to f. +.
Darrell; sloop Valiant sold by F. Herbert
Smith to W. H. Parsons, Jr.; yawl Dream
sold by w. winslow to George Chapman;
knockab Sunshine sold by j. Langdon
Schroeder to A. H. Morris; motor boat KisInet
sold by Frank Waterman to b. q. +. Martin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25
An Inheritance Of 0esturss.

FROM ~ botHHeTS def00
A young man, In crossing Chestnut street.
stumbled, and in.Gisdistely Put his hand. palm
outward. over his eyes.
why did you cover your eyes IKE thatt~ aAhsd
his companion.
The gesture Is an inheritance from my father
the young man replied. Ny father. In his boy
hood. was caught in nre, and ~ ths flames shst
up into his face he put his len hand, palm out
ward. over his eyes, thus saving his sight. AMER
ward he would put his hand In that way ever his
eyes whenever he got any sudden shock OF fright.
have done the same thing invoiuntarily all my
life.
Cases like mine not uncommon continued
the young man. There 10 woman In Washing
ton who never puts her night hand up to her head.
Her mother broke her right arm IN eafiy hfe and
couldn't raise IL thereafter above her shouider.
The daughter raise her own right arm, but
she never does-she never has.
a biologist had goat that he kept chained
to a pole. The chain CALLED the goats left forcieg
and she limped on this leg slightly 50 as to case
the chains rubbing. In time she became a mother.
and her offspring umped on Its left foreleg all
Its life"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25
Henry Ward Beecher and the Rooster.

2 FrDn SUcrfN
That Henry Ward Beecher was spared much
embarrassment by his quicknsss at rcpartes u
illustrated by the following story:
One evening. as he was In the midst Of IN In,
passioned speech. some one attempted 20 interrupt
him by suddenly Growing like q rooster 1t was
done 10 perfection number of people laughed
in spite Of themselves. and the speakers friends
felt that In q moment the whole effect Of the meet
ing, and OF M Beechers thrilling appeals. might
be lost The orator. however. IVES equal TO tho
occasion. He stopped, listened till the Growing
ceased, and then, with q lool Of surpnss pulled
out his watch.
Morning already" he said: my wstch 10 only
at 10. But there can be no mistake shout 10. The
instincts of the lower animals arc infallbie."
There was roar OF laughter The lower sui-
NAL" in the gallery collapsed. and Mr. Bsschsr
was able 70 resume a. II nothing had oceurrSl-