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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
Bull DING NOTES

Mrs. Bertha M. Hurleck has given a
contract for three attractive houses
to be erected in Stratfe1d road.
Andrew Nelson is arranging to have
q. tive family dwelling house built in
Arson street.
A four family house is ia course Of
erection in Putnam street for John
Slessar of 1888 Pembroke street.
Werk has started on a two-fannily
house in Garfield avenue for A. ].
Levesque of 41e Broad street.
Three two-family Houses are build
ing in Dawson street for soderholm
& Swason.
Work has begun on the masonry
Of the house which w. J. Lord is
building in Orange street
W. p Franklin has let contracts
for bungalow and garage to be
built in Fairview avenue.
Peter Espisito will build two three
story brick dwelling houses in North
avenue.
Samuel Silxerstone. is procuring es-
Inmates FOR the construction of two
stores and business tenements at Ma
p1ewood avenue and Pequonnock
street.
Work win begin next week on an
attractive residence in Chalmers ave-
nue. eax G. P. Morris, of 8 8 Washing
ton court.
Former Alderman Patrick H. Brady
is building another house in Arson
street, adjoining his other property
there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
Blind Peoples League
Has Successful Concert

Before an audience that well filled
Warner hall in the Y. M. C. "A. build
ing, members of the Bridgeport BIfnd
Peoples Mutual Welfare league gave
a delightful entertainment last night.
The proceeds of this and similar enter
tainments that have been planned are
J to aid in the establishment Of a. fac
tory where blind people who have no
other means of earning a, 1iVelihoo
may find employment making brooms,
mattresses and chairs. Mayor Wilson
made an address last night, endorsing
the movement and promising his sup
port.
The following program was given:
Lincoln School Fife and Drum
corps, Fred Yer varfe Nicholas Eliot.
James Burns, Howard Matson, Harold
Piano solo, "Rondo Gapriccioso,'.
re-delssohn; Prof vintenzo Pro-
cacini.
Song ..oueen of the Earth" Pinsuti;
Miss Ethel Crowther.
Cornet solo, Columbia Polka Sam
de1 G. Bond.
Reading. Scene from shakespeare's
AS You Like IT," Miss Elizabeth
Piano duet. Mr.. Bond and Mr..
& Duet for clarinet and cornet,
erfulness.' 'Gumbart; Miss Lorraine
Berger and Mr.. Bond.
pg.t'wandering Knight" Eldridge;
H. A Strout.
Piano solo, Senate in C sharp
Minor. Beethoven; Mr.. Procacini.
Song. "Rosary.'' Nevin; Miss Crow
ther.
Baritone horn solo, Marching
Through George played by the COM
poser, H. A strout.
Reading s'Mo11oy.'' Miss Travis.
Lincoln Drum Corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
BUOY MISSING,
UNDERSEA BOAT
RUNS ON SHOAL

San Diego, Jan. 22-The crew OF
the United States Cruiser Cheyenne
hoped to pull into deep water today
the stranded United States submarine
'H-3, which grounded late yesterday
on g. mud bank The underwater
craft was resting high and dry on the
bank and was not damaged.
Alleged failure of the Eighth ouse
service to replace buoy lost two
years ago was said by shipping men
to. be one of the principle reasons for
stranding.
The accident of the Ha3 was her
second misfortune. Last fall she ran
ashore in a fog off Point Sur, Cal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
FREDERIcK ARCHER

Frederick Archer died yesterday at
20s Asylum street, aged 46 years. He
is survived by his widow, two daugh-
tiers. Maize and Pansy Archer, a son.
Charles Leonard Archer, his father,
Charles Archer and four brothers,
GiIburI Frank, William. and James
Archer, also a. sister, Mrs. Susie Burke
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the m OBITUARY chapel of August
g. Baker on Stratford avenue. Rev.
w. H Jepson, rector of st. Luke's
church, conducted the services. Burial
was in Park cemetery where the COM
initial services was read by Rev Mr..
Jepson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
STATESMEN 10 VISIT soIDIERs

Paris, Jan. 22-The United Socialist
party will petition parliament and the
government to authorize a committee
of members of the chamber of depu-
ties to visit the front and to talk free
1y with the soldiers SO that closer re-
lations may be instituted between the
army and parliament.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
Deny Negotiations
For Peace Are Ended

Berlin, Jan. 22-The volks zeitung,
of Cologne, says that the Italian re-
ports regarding withdrawal on the
part of King Nicholas of Montenegro
from all negotiations for peace with
Austria are, to say the least, strongly
exaggerated. The newspaper adds
that it is a fact that obstacles have
come up in the negotiations and that
a portion of the Montenegrin army
has refused to lay down arms, but
that negotiations are still in progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
OBITUARY
HARRY CAVE.

The funeral of Harry Cave was held
from his late home, 164 Read street
at $3.50 yesterday afternoon. Rev.
William H. Jepson, rector offSt. Lfulzess
church, conducted the services which
were largely attended. Delegations
were present from the p. T.. Barnum
lodge, K. of p. and the Bartenders'
union. These acted as bearers and
honorary bearers and the p. r Bar
mum lodge exemplif1ed their ritual at
Park cemetery where the Rev Mr..
Jepson conducted the comnittaI ser
vices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,
wEINgrEIN-s CHINE.

A quiet but pretty wedding Will De
solernnized at 5 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
David Schine, I'll Seaview avenue,
when their daughter Miss Marion
Schine will be married to Mr.. Joseph
Weinstein by Rabbi William Witten-
stein. The ceremony will be witnessed
only by the immediate families of the
young couple who will be unattended.
The house will be attraetively decor
ated under the direction II of James
Horan & Son, florists, natural green
cries being chiefly used. Miss Schine
will wear a. gown OF white Duchess
satin cut in medium length without a
train, and trimmed with silver lace.
Her tuIe veil will be worn with a cir
cIet of pearls. After an informal re-
ception the newly married couple will
leave on a trip to Old Point Comfort,
Va, Washington, D. c., and Lansing,
Mich where they will visit the
bridegroom mother. who is too ill
to come East to the ceremony. The
bride will travel in suit of black
earacuI cloth trimmed with fiteh.
They will be cat home after April
15, at their new home, 662 North ave-
nue., that Mr.. Weinstein has had built.
Miss Sehipe is an alumna of the local
High school, 1913. Mr.. Weinstein was
graduated from the same school in
l1908 and from Yale Law school in
1911. He is a member of the firm of
Weinstein Bros, dealers in hides and
ta1low.
The engagement of Miss Helen May
BeardsIey of Judson place, Stratford,
to Roy Austin Youngs, has been an
nounced by Mr.. and Mrs F. S. Boards
ley, parents of Miss BeardsIey. Both
young persons are well known in
Strafford and Bridgeport. Miss
Beardsley is a graduate of Stratford
High school and attended LaseIl sem
fnary for two<years. She is a, member
of the Weatogue Country club. Mr..
Young is the son of Mr., and Mrs.
Charles A. Youngs Of Laurel avenue.
and has been associated with r. d.
Gates under the firm name of j. W.
Beach & Co. since his graduation from
Park avenue Institution in 1905. He
is a member of the Seaside, Criterion
and Weatogue clubs. The engagement
was announced at the regular meeting
of the Friday Afternoon Bridge club
at the home of Miss Louise Topping,
34s Noble avenue.
The Authors club held interest
ing open meeting yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Arm
strong, 20 Brook1awn avenue The
program Of music, readings and dane
ing had been arranged under the d1-
rection. of Mrs. Frederick Granniss.
The soloists included Mrs. Henry L.
Bishop, soprano; Mrs. Judith Land
berg Flather, contra1to; Mrs Clarence
Hayes, contra1to, and Mrs. Grannis.
Miss Elizabeth Linont was the accom-
PIANIST Miss Lucille Marsh, reader;
Miss Agnes Marsh, dancer accompan-
led by Miss Elsa C1auder, contributed
several pleasing selections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
THE PRErrIEsr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfi cured by an unsight1y wart
IT can easily be removed in a few
days without pain by using Cyrus
Wart Remover. For sale only at the
Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS a-4r<1eld ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
CHANGES NAME.

The Gilman Tea Co, Incorporated,
of this city, has filed a certificate
showing a change of its corporate
name to the East india Tea Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22
1oHN FAssHAuER.

John Fasshauer, a native Of Ger
many, but a resident for many years
of New York, died last night at his
late home, 472 Wood avenue after a
lengthy illness. FIR. Fasshauer was
80 years of age and was a retired
shipbui1der He has been living in
this city about a year. He is sur
vived by a widow, one son, Louis c..
Fasshauer, of Yonkers, NJ Y, three
daughters, Anna B. Fasshauer, of
kingston N. Y, Mrs John Dieh1, of
Maiden, N. Y, and Mrs. Jacob Herb,
of this city. There are also six grand
children He leaves also a. sister
Mrs Mary Schwenly, of Homesdale,
N. Y. Mr. Fasshauer was q. member
of the United German lodge, L o. o.
F., of Ulster county. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22

The worst flood since 1902 was re-
corded in many towns and cities in
Illinois. the streets in some places be-
ing six feet under water as the result
of heavy rains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22

The Hotel Metropo1e In London, well
known to American travellers, has
been Communicated for administra-
ton. offices by the British Minister OF
Munitions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22

TownspeopIe Of Vandevoort. Ark,
armed with shotguns, pursued and
killed an unidentified man who, single
handed, held up the cashier of the
Bank of Vanderyoort, esca ping with
5000. = ..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22

Alfred R. Lounsberx, former mem
Der of the Board of Governors of the
New York Stock Exchange, died at
the Grafton hotel, Washington, aged
81
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-22

Increase of from Is to rs cents per
day have been granted the employees
of the Utah Copper Co.
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FRANCES WILLARD w. C. T. U.
(By Press Reporter.)

The regular meeting Of the Frances
Willard w. G. T. U. was held Tues
day afternoon, Feb. s, at the home of
Mrs. Hubert Walker, West High
street, the president presiding.
It being an evangelistic program,
the songs were from an evangelistic
songster, with Mrs. Nelson at the
piano. "Still Sweeter Every Day"
was sung by the union.
Rev. r. Anna Sheldon, state super
intendent of mercy, was present and
conducted the devotional services.
She repeated the 23rd Psalm, as she
felt 1t should be repeated, making
the emphasis personal, as "The Lord
is my Shepherd" etc. This was fol-
lowed by an earnest prayer for the
work, and all white ribboners over
the world.
Upon the invitation of Mrs. Grew
cling, evangelistic superintendent,
Mrs. Sheldon was invited to be pres
ent and occupy the hour. She gave
short talk on the mid-year conven-
ton, recently held at Fremont, and
of the reception rendered the dele
gates at Speigel Grove, the home of
Rutherford B. and Lucy Webb Hayes,
and memorial building. Also to Bur-
chard library, founded by President
Hayes uncle and marking the spot
where the noted battle was fought
August 2, 1913. We were reminded
that Lucy Webb Hayes was the first
to Danish wine from the White
House.
Solo, your Light Is Needed, Let
1t Shine"-Miss McCalla.
Mrs. Sheldon related some interest
ing incidents connected with the
evangelistic services of Evangelist
Anderson, North Columbus, o. The
verses of Saved BY Grace" were
sung by Miss McCalla, all joining In
the chorus.
Rev. Sheldon made the closing
prayer.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
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LIVE sTOCK AND GRAIN

EAST BUFFALO, Feb. 10.
Cattie-Prime steers So 6d9?; shipping,
81 75@s 90 butchers, sos 35; heifers,
IS 75@T IS: COWS, IS 25@6 rs; bulls, - Is
at; fresh COWS and springers, $5O@sb;
calves, s4Q12 so.
Hogs-Heavy and mixed. IS S5i York.
ers, $8 25@S So; pigs, IS: roughs, 81 6OY
so; stays s5@5 70.
Sheep and L.ambs-Yeariings 20 60@
10 so; wethers, 81 25@S 30; ewes, $t@s;
mixed sheep, ss@s 25; lambs. 81 500
IL 65.
Receipts-Cattle, 100; hogs. 5000; sheep
and lambs, 1900; calves. 30.
CHICAGO. Feb. 10.
Cattle-Native beef steers. Sc 5000 IS;
COWS and heifers. So 1908 10, calves.
$s 25@ll 25,
Hoss-Light. 81 9O@s 80; mixed, 81 9S
as s5; heavy, 81 95@s S5; roughs, 81 %
QS O5 pigs, Sc 1907 So.
Sheep and I.ambs-Wethers, " 6OW
25; lambs, So 75@11 so.
Receipts-Cattle, 10000; hogs oO'oOo;
sheep and lambs. $4,000.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 10.
Cattle-Cholce fat steers, 81 6O@S;
butcher steers. S6Q7 heifers, S6Q7;
bulls $G@6 20; cows, s4@5: calves Sll SO
0l2.
Hogs-YorlSers, mixed. heavies, medi-
ums and light, SS 60; roughs' " eo; stasS'
IS 75
Sheep and Lamhs-Good to choice.
lambs, IS 500ii 90.
Receipts-Cattle, 100; hogs 1000; sheep
and lambs, 1000; calves, 100.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 10.
Cattle--Chuice fat steers. $S 50@s 7b;
butcher steers, 81 e6@S 10; heifers, SO 400
q 90; cows, s5 1900 90; bulls, IS 1909 25,
, calves ton SI2 80.
Hogs-Heavles. SIS 30; heavy Workers,
81 6OGS 60 light Workers, & 2b8S t0'
pigs, 81 75R7 30,
Sheep and I.ambs-Top sheep, 80 So
top lambs $11 80.
Receipts-Hogs. 1900; sheep and lambs
| 300; calves. so.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 10.
Cattle-Steers. 81 75@s; heifers, 81 II
| az so: cows SO 25p6 25; calves, 81 b0@i1
Hogs-Packers and butchers, Ss 3OG
60; common to choice. $5 h0@S; pigs
and lights. S5 60@s 25; stays. St@5 so.
! Sheep and I.amhs--Sheep. s3Q7; lambs
! So 50@ll So
Recoipts-Cattle. 400; hogs, s,ioo' sheer
and lambs, 800.
Wool-Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA fieeces
| Delaine washed, s6c; half blood oombing
| S50S6c three-eighths blood combing, 8:
! Gl4Oc; delaine unwashed. s3c.
TOLEDO, Feb 10,
Wheat, 81 s2Mi corn. 76ei oats. Slo
clover seed, Sl2 30.
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Waiter Was Puzzled.

whose father is professor in middle
west university, was scrutinizing his
parents closely and said; Father, you
have such heavy eyebrows, and mother
has hardly any, What are eyebrows
for?" The father replied, impromptu
"Why, eyebrows are-er-eyebrows are
TO keep the perspiratlon from get
ting into peoples eyes when they work
hard" but, father" protested Wal.
ter, ~ don't see how that can be, for
mothers would need to be many times
heavier than yours" And father was
lost In hought.-ChrlstIa Register.
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china's Porcelains.

The famous King Teh Cheeng porce-
lain factory, which from the year 1899
furnished all the fine porcelain for the
royal palaces of China, is to be re-
opened. This factory was partly de-
stroyed during the revolution in which
the republic was established and the
various samples and patterns kept
there were divided among the leading
revolutionists. However, many pat
terms have been recovered, together
with samples, and the next step is
awaited with interest.
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FAIRVIEW
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F. e. Bone Of Fredericktown spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
here and near Utica.
George Nixon returned home Tues
day from Columbus, where he spent
a couple of days with his brother,
Dee, who is at Mt. Carmel hospital.
Cynthia Tulloss went to Springfield
the first Of the week to attend the
funeral of the 7-year-old daughter of
Rees Tulloss.
Mary Vance and daughter return
ed home Sunday after a few days
visit with Louisville and Newark rela-
tives.
Charles Weaver has purchased
farm near Lock, where he will move
the first of March. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Flynn will move in with Mrs.
Weaver.
Clarence Farmer is preparing to
move from the Stevens farm to the
Rex Bell farm, which he purchased a
short time ago. Arthur Meekins and
wife will move to the Stevens farm.
Lilly Dennison is the guest of Utica
relatives this week.
The society of Willing Workers
met with Mrs. Peter and Mrs. Elmer
Weaver Thursday. A good time was
spent and much useful work was ac-
complished. Next meeting will be
with Mrs. B. o. Lohr, March 2. All
who are interested are invited to be
present.
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VIEWS
Of Early English Writer'S On
Western Characters
(Kansas City Starr


Perhaps the most interesting and
delectable literary production of the
West in the early history of Kansas
and Missouri were the vivid descrip.
ton of the Missouri border ruftians.
From the accounts left in books writ
ten by unfriendly observers the bor-
der ruffian was very unique person
age and possessed OF various accom-
plishments. He was unique in dress
and Of diversified manners. He was a
fighting man on the plains and in Kan
sas, but a profane, clustering charac-
ter when he visited the Gillis House in
Kansas City; on the steamboats, as he
travelled up and down the river he was
apt to be gambler; but in Washing
ton City he metamorphosed into a
soft spoken and elegantly dressed gen.
tleman.
Perhaps no other Western charac-
ter has received so much attention in
boots, newspapers and pamphlets as
did the border ruffian in his day; and
few characters have so Utterly disap-
peared from the pages of current lit
erature.
One of the earliest writer's on The
subject of border ruflians was Thomas
II. Gladstone, cousin of the English
statesman. Mr.. Gladstone came here
from London as the correspondent OF
the London Times. His mission was
to surprise the border ruffian in his lair
and to hold him to public scorn and
! ridicule. He was a skillful and scath
ing writer. Being an Englishman OF
culture and refined tastes, he was
nightly disgusted with the uncoutl
manners, the coarse clothing and the
profanity of the several squads OF
border ruffians, at that moment re
turning from the attack on Lawrence
(spring of 1861
Mr.. Gladstone was an expert anc
fearless shorthand writer, and he was
able, therefore, to preserve verbatim
/ lut COuNtISuNlO AS
at the old Gillis House in Kansas City
/ and on steamboats,.
He returned to London and wrote
book entitled Kansas Squatter Life
and Border Warfare in the Far West
This book is both amusing and vitrol
ic. John II. Gihon, NJ. D., came here
in 1856 as the private secretary o.
Colonel John w. Geary, Governor o.
Kansas. DR.. Gihon wrote a most re
markable book, of S4S pages, entitled
"Geary and Kansas"
Mr.. Gladstone arrived In Kansas
City May %, 1856, the day followint
the attach on Lawrence. He says; II
was on that night that l first came II
contact with the Missourian patriots
shall never forget the lawless moi
that poured into the place.
Men, for the most part large OF frame
with red flannel shirts and immense
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SHELL VS.. sHRAPNEL
Chicago. JournaD

The design and construction of high
explosive shells used by the different
nations differ in details and explosives
used; but the primary object is the
same for ALTO demolish trenches,
earthworks and Notifications. While
shrapnel is fired with awful destruc-
tive effect upon troops in open forma-
tion, it is Of little use when the enc
my is concealed behind earthworks or
in trenches. Then the shell that bursts
on impact and blows the defences into
fragments is needed
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Gay Street M. e.


The Woman's Home Missionary
society of the Gay street M. E. church
met with Mrs. Howard Huntsberger
Wednesday evening. The president,
Mrs. F. L. Singrey, presided.
Devotianals were led by Miss Kirk,
who read the 26th chapter of Isaiah.
Prayers were offered by Mrs. G. A.
Miller and Mrs. e. e. Whitaker.
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds
was sung. During the business meet
ing, several good reports were read.
The following program, under the
direction of Mrs. William White, was
given:
1st and End Study Book, "Home
Missions in Action"-Mrs. Heard.
Selection-Burris brothers.
Reading, problems in Red Mans
Land"-Mrs. p. l.. wilkins.
Reading, "How Missionaries Rest
Mrs. P. ]. Parker.
Selection-Burrls brothers.
After the program light refresh
ments we're served by the commit
tee.
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OVER THIRTY ENTRIES

Over thirty entries have been re-
ceived by Prof. F. w. Dixon for the
basketball tournament of Ohio high
schools which will be held here next
month. Many new teams are among
the entries now in the hands of Prof.
Dixon and the tournament promises
to be the best ever-Delaware Jour
nal Herald
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his whole department that of inno-
cense and his speech SO smooth, stud
led and oily as to convince even the
sagacious President himself that he
is veritable and polished gentle
man, and obtain from the wise heads
that form the Cabinet the most import
ant posts of trust, honor and emolu-
ment in the gift of the nation"
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boots worn outside their trousers, their
faces unwashed and unshaven, still
reeking with the dust and smoke of
Lawrence, wearing the most savage
looks and giving utterances to the
most horrible imprecations and BIAS
phemies; armed, moreover, to the
teeth with rifles and revolvers, cut
lasses and bowie knives-such were
the men saw around me-"
DIR. Gihon, in his book, enlarges
somewhat on the visit en- route, which
Governor Geary made to Governor
Sterling Price, at Jefferson City, and
gives an account of the steamboat
trip up the river and a description of
the Missouri's "army" congested at
Glasgow for the invasion of Kansas.
He says that Kansas City and West
port were the strongholds of the bor-
der ruffians.
Continuing he says:
Let it not be understood that this
latter term is considered by those to
whom 1t is applied as one of reproach.
On the contrary, they boast of it, are
proud of 1t and do all in their power
to merit it, and very many of them
have been eminently successful.
"On the levee at Kansas City stood
a sort OF omnibus or wagon, used to
convey passengers to and from West
port, upon either side of which were
painted In flaming capitals the words
Border Rufiian.' Standing about in
groups, or running in every direction
were numbers of men who claimed for
themselves that gentle appellation.
Imagine man standing in a pair of
long boots, covered with dust and
mud and drawn over his trousers, the
latter made of coarse, fancy colored
cloth, well soiled; the handle of a
large bowie knife projecting from one
or both boot tops: leathern belt buck
which is fastened large revolver; a
red or blue shirt, with heart or some
| other device braided on the breast and
| back, over which is swung a rifle or
| carbine; sword dangling by his side;
an old slouch hat, with cockade or
brass star on the front or side, and
chicken, goose or turkey feather
sticking in the top; hair uncut and un-
combed, covering his neck and shoul-
ders; an unshaved face and unwashed
hands; imagine such picture of hui
manity, who can swear any given num-
ber of oaths in any specified time,
drink any amount of bad whisky with
| out getting drunk and boast of hav-
ing stolen half dozen horses and
killed one or more Abolitionists, and
you have a pretty fair conception of
a border ruffian as he appeared in
Missouri and Kansas.
''He has, however, the happy faculty
of assuming very different aspect.
Like other animals, he can shed his
coat and change his colors. In the
City of Washington he is quite another
person. You will see him in the cor
ridors of the first-class hotels, upon
Pennsylvania avenue, in tn erotunda
of the Capitol or in the spacious halls
OF the White House, dressed in the
finest broadcloths and in the extreme
of fashion, his hair trimmed, his face
smoothed and his hands cleansed /;
his manner gentle, kind and courteous;