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The address may be changed as desired, if care be taken m all cases to mention both old and new address. A REPORTED PROGRAMME. Farther reports as to the plan by whieh Messrs. McKinley and Heed propose to issue .1 political death warrant against James G. Blaine, descend to details. The programme, according to the not very good Republican authority ot the 'Washington Star, is that the House managers propose to let the Secretary of State live until the tariff hill gets back to the House. Then the re ciprocity suggestion is to be referred with the bill to the Committee on "Ways and Means, and that committee is to make a re port "attacking Mr. Blaine frith all the power that can be put into language." Furthermore, the authorized slate includes the expectation that "if the attempt to get the party in the House to give Mr. Blaine a slap in the face sneceeds, be will be at once crowded ont of the Cabinet unless he is al ready out." It is to be remembered that gossip of this sort come? from journals that are by no means of official standing in the Republican party. Party organs would not dare to pub lish such a programme even if informed of it; and, on the other band, opposition papers would not at all object to exaggerate a scheme of that description that rested on a slight basis. Nevertheless, the statement of that class of political gossip, trom an im partial source, like the 'Washington Star, is rather significant, and gives ground for believing that the prevailing political atti tude at "Washington as that of clasping a concealed stiletto, to be used on the first safe opportunity. Beyond that the greatest commendation for the reported Beed and McKinley pro gramme is the facility it offers, if "Western Republican conventions continue to indorse the reciprocity scheme, for the House lead ers to come down as gracefully and promptly as Colonel Scott's coon. CHANGING THE DEBT STATEMENT. The practice of tinkering the debt state ment so as to make a greater or less showing as to snmlus presents too many advantages to be neglected by a party control which has made sneh an inroad on the snrnlus as. the lrplus asthc present one. It Is no more than justice to recognise that the reported change in the form is not the first example of shaping the statement to salt especial views, Under the previous administration, when it was in accordance with the Treasury policy to min imize the surplus, the form of debt state ment was changed so as to make the surplus look less than it really was. The Repub lican parly being In a position which threat ens to require strenuous efforts in order to show any surplus at all, of course the vicious instruction of Secretary Falrchild will be enlarged upon in an opposite direc tion. If the change in the form of the debt statement was merely to restore the old and simple form established by Secretary Cbase, and used with the best results, for more than twenty years, fhe step would be a defensi ble one, even though prompted exclusively by party exigencies. But the reports as to the changes that are to be made indicate tbat the progress will not be in the direc tion of clearness or simplicity; but will be a rather perilous approach to false book keeping. Thus, it is stated, "the Secretary gets rid of about 578,000,000 of Indebtedness, gains the $85,000,000 redemption fund and is enabled to show a much more comfortable condition of finances than would have been possible if this expedient had not been re torted to." But if any statement includes $53,000,000 of the redemption fund as an asset without balancing it by $55,000,000 of liabilities which that fund is held to pay, it is simply a falsification of the accounts. The administration which undertakes to get rid of debts by juggling with the debt statement, voluntarily suggests its book keeping to the suspicion of dishonesty. FALE MOTIYES AT CHICAGO. The utterly false basis upon which the governing bodies of the Chicago "World's Fair have taken their action with regard to the site of the exhibition is set forth in a special from that city published elsewhere. If the statement given there cannot be promptly and fully refuted, the suspicion, already existisg, will be fully confirmed that the choice of a site has been governed not by the motive of securing a successful Exposition, but by the hope of an immense real estate operation for local if not private and selfish-benefits. It is a remarkable illustration of the false ideas which seem to sway all who have any connection with the Chicago enterprise, that those who present a provisional opposition to the plan of turning the Fair Into'an en gineering operation to create 250 acres of new land for the benefit of Chicago, do so from the most stupid and unworthy motives on record. It is plainly asserted on their behalf that they will wreck the Fair rather than permit the new land to come into com petition with the high-priced gronnd al ready ocenpied by the business of Chicago. Both aides in Chicago are pretty well embarked on the process of wrecking the Fair; and tbat phase of the position can be passed over for the present. But if the proposition to double the available business territory of Chicago, stood entirely on its own merits the man who would oppose such apian, for the sake of maintaining high prices in the existing territory, would con vict himself of an equal mixture of ignor ance and greed. Such a position would be equivalent to declaring that the present prices of business property in Chicago are exorbitant by reason of the scarcity of land, and that the scarcity must not be relieved in order that the exorbitant prices shall still rule. It is just as if the plans for rapid transit in either Pittsbnrg or Chicago by which the available territory for resi dences has been quadrupled, Bhould be antagonized for fear that the excessive prices for building lots in the old section shonld be disturbed. Standing on its own basis, freed from the possibilities of a corporate grab or munici pal corruption, the addition to the business territory of Chicago proposed by the Lake Front operation might be a splendid and legitimate work. But the utter impropriety of the matter in the present shape appears from the fact which should be laid down as an axiom at the start, that the "World's Fair shonld have nothing to do with any such operations. Only one question should be considered in determining the site, namely the spot where the most ample accommoda tions can be bad for the Fair within a single inclosure, and where the work of putting up the buildings and arranging attractive features can be commenced at once. The moment the Fair is voted with a $500,000,000 real estate operation although that total is doubtless inflated that moment the success of the Fair becomes a secondary matter, and the real estate boom is the controlling feature. The Dispatch has earnestly and sin cerely urged the view that the whole coun try is interested in the success of Chicago's Fair and shonld be co-operative in securing that success. Bnt it the Chicago managers insist on hitching the Fair to the tail of an immense real estate kite, they will practi cally serve notice on the rest of the country that the success of the Exposition will not be the leading motive in the management of the operation. To outside interests it makes little difference whether the land created at the cost of the Fair is to be made a park or business property. If the Chicago mana gers wish the co-operation of the rest of the country they shonld make haste to choose a site where the Exposition will stand on its own merits and be managed exclusively for its success as an Exposition. PITTSBURG'S PROSPERITY". The condition of trade in general in Pitts burg is unusually good for this season of the year. A general impression to this effect has been current, but The Dispatch's news columns to-day contain an itemized confirmation of the pleasant news. There Is no boom here in the unhealthy sense, but an extraordinary activity in manufacturing and commercial circles which arises from substantial causes. The nation is prosper ous, but more particularly Pittsbnrg is pros perous. The reports from retail dealers in every kind of merchandise show tbat there is plenty of money in Pittsburgers' pockets. There is every reason to believe that this, comfortable state of affairs Is destined to continue for a long time, and the indications for the fall trade are especially good. A LABOR POWER. Common sense and enlightenment are at the bottom of the success which has at tended the organization of the United As sociation of Plumbers. The objects and methods of the association are described elsewhere in this issue, and tbey shonld be studied by all who are interested in the welfare of workiogmen. It -will be seen that the plumbers and mechanics in allied trades have won the confidence and co-operation of their employers by consistent 'adherence to the principle of arbitration, exercised through their State presidents and confer ence committees. Not a little of their suc cess in arranging labor difficulties has been due to their scrupulous attention to their own business. The organization, though iiiiiiiiirfiiiiiM 4mA young, has a record that marks a departure In labor alliances. A SIGN OF IMPROVEMENT A rather sensational display is made by the New York JForlo" over the fact that while the President has sent a message to Congress attacking lotteries, with a proposi tion that their remittances and advertise mentbe outlawed from the United States mails, Mr. Russell B. Harrison, the son and heir of the chief executive, has been solicit ing advertisements from the managers of certain lotteries and publishing them in his newspaper, the Montana Journal. In presenting this as an evidence that the Presidential opposition to lotteries is not sincere, the esteemed World is somewhat in consequential. It only shows that the motives which inspire the President as the executive of the nation do not govern Mr. Russell Harrison as the conductor of cer tain newspapers. However much it may have appeared that the ranch advertised young man exerts undue influence in tbe matter of official patronage, It has not yet been asserted that President Harrison hat any control over the advertising columns of the papers with which his hopeful progeny has established unique and somewhat in comprehensible relations. Beyond that the time has come when it should be laid down as a matter of princi ple that tbe President, as the head of the administration cannot assume responsibility for the personal acts of Mr. Russell B. Har rison. To sustain the burden of that bumptiousness is more than can rightfully be laid upon any struggling administration. It is true that In a certain sense tbe Presi dent is responsible for Mr. Russell B. Har rison, as his progenitor. Bnt it should be recognized that the Presidental offense in that respect was committed in ignorance as to its full enormity, and has been, besides, condoned by the subsequent election of the paternal Harrison to the Presidency. Indeed the fact which the World brings out is rather to the credit of tbe President than otherwise. It shows that he is able to take ground opposed to the interest of his too hopeful son. Criticisms of tbe use ol the patronage to reward Mr. Russell B. Har rison's friends or punish his enemies have been frequent and not misplaced. But here we have comforting evidence that the Presi dent has cut loose from his heir and pro poses a policy which will diminish the latter's advertising revenue. This is a change for the better; and everyone should unite in hoping that the Presidental policy and Mr. Russell Harrison's personal inter ests may continue to be greater strangers. Ik defending Speaker Reed on tbe charge of having completely changed bis views, the New York Press confesses tbat he ban done so, and proceeds to argne as follows: "Now, sup pose Mr. Reed, after years of experience in the House, made up bis mind that his present way of ascertaining the presence of a quornm was better than tbe old way. Is he to be charged with inconsistency for adopting tbe new T" Certainly be is, if bfs old views were based on convictions as to what was best for the conduct of representative and constitutional govern ment. Opinions as to the methods by which representative institutions are to be kept fair and Impartial, are not subject to changes ot fashion, like a man's coat provided tbe man holding them is swayed by any higher principle than partisan exigencies. Tbe best proof tbat Speaker Reed recognizes no principles that stand in the way ot party supremacy, is to be found in tbe speeches and writings of Thomas B. Reed, M. C. The dismissal of the Newport postmaster for reporting tbat the two additional mail car riers asked for by tbe 400 and ordered by tbe Postmaster General were unnecessary, is a practical notice to postmasters that they must not disagree with the Postmaster General or give publicity to tbe quarrels of the Mrs. As tors over their alleged title. The New York: Herald's weather-wise editorial writer asserts that "the present hot spell derives its chief Importance from the ex cessive amount of invisible vapor in tbe atmos phere ot tbe Atlantic seaboard, which is appar ently due to the exceptionally high tempera tare of the Atlantic water in the Gulf stream region." In tbat case, why does the hot spell extend its pernicious activity to this side of the AUeghenles 7 The heat is by no means con fined to the Atlantic coast, whatever may be tbe case with tbe humidity. The corporate idea in Pennsylvania, so far as elucidated, seems to be that when a cor poration is forbidden to do a thing under the cloak of one of its agents, it can make it all right by doing exactly the same thing through other agents. The Chicago people are now asking that the McKinley bill shall be postponed in order that it may not Interfere with the success of their Fair. Postponement appears to be tbe order of the day in connection with that enter prise. Tbe four hundredth anniversary of the dUcoveryof America was postponed in its in terest; and after tbe McKinley bill is laid on tbe shelf, tbe only thing left to be postponed in order that the Fair may come off will be the Day of Judgment The Marquis de Leuville, who proposes to come over and sua the newspapers of the United States for libel, should be advised to bnrry. Tbe dnll season, In which he and Mrs. Leslie can get an advertisement that way, will soon be over. Chief No Neck, lately of the Buffalo Bill aggregation, states that he received $100 and a suit of clothes to report that the Indians of that show are well treated. Having dono so, bo announces his readiness to take exactly tlie'samo consideration for reporting tbat tbey are Ill-treated. This readiness to adopt any view that may be required by personal or political exigencies, marks Chief No Neck as eligible for a high place in modern statesman ship. London murders "in the American style" are about as authentic as continental duels of tbe same variety, both being a style of slaughter unheard of on this side of the ocean. A total of 1,100 deaths by wind storms and lightning since January last, as compared with only 163 for the whole year of 1689, is cited as proving the fatal character of our remark able weather this year. Yet no storm of 1890 has wrought a tithe of the destruction of that fearful flood at the close of May, last year. The presentyear has some remarkable weather, bnt it does not rival its predecessor yet. A PECULIAR SNAKE. It Hai a White Horn on Ibe End of It Tall. rSFXCUL TELZOBAX TO TUB DISFATCTX.1 Pabkebsbtjbq. W. Va., August L A. C. Caplinger and Jefferson Scott, two farmers of Georgetown, killed a snake to-day In Cap linger's barnyard, which measured 4 feet and 3 Inches in length. The snake's body was about the color of an ordinary borne snake, but it was different from any snake ever seen in tbat section. Tbe snake's tail consisted of a horn four inches long, ot about tbe same color as the body, except half an inch of tbe extreme end, wbich was pure white. Tbe horn was hard as steel and as sharp as a knlf etlade. Mr. Scott cat the horn off and Is saving it as a curiosity. DEATHS OF A DAY. Proi. C. W. Cbnpmnn. CA3JTOX, O., August l.-Pror. c. AV. Chapman, Principal ot the South Market street school, and the second oldest tiaclier in the city In point of service, died at 0:30 this morning-, air. Chapman has for 19 yean been Identified with tbe public schools here, having taken Vie prlnelpalshlp of the South Market chool In 1871, and be bat held It continually ever since. Profound sorrow la felt here ovm V sad event. THE TOPICAL TALKER. Tho Meeting- of ilio Total Abstinence Union Father Zurcher' Kerr Do6k Salient Venture of Ilnnilcuff. for Alcoholism. 'The meeting ot the Total Abstinence Union in tbe city next week will direct public at tention to tho valuable work which the Roman Catholic Church Is doing for temperance In this country. It will be the twentieth general convention of the union. In connection with the convention tho Rev. George Znrcher's book, "Handcuffs for Alcoholism," for a copy of whlcb The Dispat CH Is indebted to the Rev. M. M. Bbeedy. of this city, will be read with much interest. The book is dedicated to Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul.who 13 expected to preside at tbe convention. Although it is not specifically so stated in tbe book, "Hand cuffs for Alcoholism 'probably expresses tbe position of tbe Rom an Catholic Church in this country toward the temperance question better than any recent publication. Tho Church is proceeding in this grand work upon the lines of education and moral suasion, and ''Hand cuffs for Alcoholism" is a thesis devoted to proving scientifically tbe poisonous qualities of alcohol, its bad effects upon the human system, and the special and peculiar need for temper anoe in America. yiTH all that Father Zurcher says regarding the Influences of climate upon the nerv ous system it Is not likely that all medical men will agree. Nor will bis assertion that mes merism is more flourishing and rheumatism more prevalent here than In Europe be gener ally accepted. But the main drift of "Hand cuffs for Alcoholism" Is intelligent and In structive, and it should serve the purpose for whlcb it is written In no small degree. A sanguine view of one phase of tbe ques tion is taken by FatherZurcher. He says: "The fact that we are tho most nervous peoole on earth, need not alarm the learned Dr. Jew ell, who says: 'Civilization, as we find it at present, carries with it the causes or conditions of decay, or even oi its final destruction; it Is the nervous system which is to be tbe chief the ater of the ruins with which the race is likely to be overthrown.' The average American is endowed with a strong, though active, nervous system, wbicb may be easily maintained in its normal healthfulness, by supplying it with the proper amount of food, and by avoiding alco hol and all other substances wbich interfere with digestion and nutrition. Excitability and activity of tbe corves do not necessarily mean nervous debility. An American Is as apt as anybody else to have a strong nervous system as long as be possesses healthy digestive organs, and does not impair the nutritive qualities of tbe blood, by the babitnal use of alcoholic bev erages." , ; i AGAIN In the introduction to the book, Father Zurcher says: "It is the dnty of science to formulate tbe solution of the dffl culty. Tho drinking habits of former genera tions and of nations living in other climates, are more or less injurious to the American people. Alcohol exercises a stronger influence upon our nerves than upon the nerves of other nations. It Is quite universally conceded that we are more nervous than tbe inhabitants of other parts of the globe. We have 'to fight against diseases the nomenclature of which is quite American. Our climate is radically different from any other. We nse about SO per cent moro solid food than the peo ple In Europe. The experience of past ages is at our disposal, it is true; but In many things we are a singular and lonely people. And for that reason, wo are often thrown upon our own sagacity and resources. As Washington and bis cotemporaries founded a government without precedent, so are we compelled to solve tbe liquor question without finding, in the history of mankind, a single precedent to de cide for us as to what extent alcohol is bene ficial to health. However, calm and patient scientific researches will force uponns tbe con clusion tbat the habitual use of any kind of alcoholic beverage is more lnjurous than bene ficial In America." MORE OB LESS PEOMHTEST. Miss Corinne Blackburn, daughter ot Senator Blackburn, is recovering from a serlons illness. Since his retirement from office Prince Bismarck has reduced his weight, has slept better, and is generally in better health. Lieutenant Manlio Garibaldi, young est son of the illustrious Liberator, is about to be married to Miss Mantegazzi, daughter of tbe celebrated author of that name. The Paris papers of the 22d ult., publish a denial from the Hugo family ot the report that a duel had been fonght near Paris between George Hugo, tbe grandson of the dead poet, and M. Messier. There was no duel. President Celuan appointed too many relatives to office; hence tbe trouble in tbe Argentine Republic President Harrison has not a known relative or connection unprovided with an office save one who is a Democrat. New Orleans newspapers announco tbat Major Burke, the defaulter and ex-editor who is now in exile in Honduras, is in wretched health. He is said to be suffering from a cancer of tbe nose. His wifo is still in the South of France. Mrs. Garfield is. rich, besides having f 5,000 a year as the widow of a President. Her danghter, Mrs. Stanley Brown, has purchased a fine lot in a Washington suburb upon which she will build a house, where it is believed Mrs. Garfield will take up her residence with her. Gustave Boubcaud, a citizen of Nantes, has a hobby for bills and posters. He made an exhibition ot lih collection last spring for a local charity of Nantes, and was able to pro duce designs in this neglected, but not humble line of art by a large number of artists who made some mark in their day. A catalogue was supplied by the collector. Lord Randolph Chubchill does not regard himself with creat favor. His political life, he thinks, has been a failure, and racing is more in bis line. Lord Churchill is not the first to come to this conclusion. If be would permit his talented wife to attend to the politics while he looks out for tbe turf, it is believed their mutual interests would be better served. Blnlne Lends Once More. M.Ealstead In Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Pnbiic opinion is witn Mr. Blaine, aud tbe public admiration for him never was so great as now. He has not changed in the straight forward performance of tbe duties pertaining to his office from that which he saw was tbe field exclusively for his activities when he en tered tbe Harrison Cabinet, but tbat field has been so cultivated tbat It commands public at tention, THE TWO 4NGELS. God called the nearest angels who dwell with him above; The tenderest one was Pity, the dearest one was Love. "Arise," Re said, "myanjelsia wall of woe and sin Steals through thexatei of heaven, aad saddens all within. "My harps take up the mournful strain that lrom a lost world swells: Tbe smoke or torment clouds the light and blights the asphodels, "Fly downward to that underworld, and on its souls ol pain Let Lore drop smiles of sunshine, and Pity tears like rain." Two faces bowed before the throne, veiled in their golden hair; Four white wines hastened swiftly down tht dark abyss ot air. The way was strange, the flight was long; at last the angels came Where swung tbe lost and nether world, red wrapped in rayless flame. There ntv, shuddering, wept; but Love, with faith (oo strong for fear, Took heart from tiod's almixhtlness and smiled a smile of cheer. And lol tbat tear ef Pity quenched the flame whereon it fell. And, with the sunshine of that smile, hope en tered into hell i Two unveiled faces full of Joy looked upward to the throne: Pour white wings folded at the feet or Him who sat thereon 1 And deeper than the sound of seas, more soft than falling flake. Amidst the hush of wing and song the Voice Eter nal spake. Welcome, my angelsl ye have brought a holler Joy to heaven I Hencerorth its sweetest song shall be the song of siu forgiven!" Jon a. WMttier. a Bsramrj joubkalist. Sketch of ibe Manly Record of Charlei Nordbofl", of tba New York Herald. Washington, August L The retirement of Mr. Charles NordhotI from Washington Jour nalism is a matter of keen and universal regret in the wide circle where he has long moved and been constantly influential. The facts did not become public here until to-day. They reflect great credit upon Mr, Bennett, and arc a grace ful and fitting tribute to Mr. NordbofTs long and faith rul service. He found it necessary, mainly on account ot tbe health of bis wife, to go to the mild climate of Southern California. Mr. Bennett, hearing of this, Immediately gave Mr. NordholT a long leave of absence with full pay, and placed his name on the salary list of tho Otrald at half pay for the rest of bis life. He is to go and come at will, to work or not, as suits himself, but Is always to remain a member of the Herald staff. This appreciation of Mr. Nnrdhoff by tbe owner and manager of the Herald, after tbe long years in which tbe home management of that great paper has been to largely truted to Mr. Nordhoff, lays much more for him than even a friendly band can write. During Mr. Bennett's residence in Europe, contrary to the belief of many, ho has given dally attention to his newspaper. He has tbe New York office on a wire wherever be goes. Mr. Nordhoff has been bis confidential manager here, and with him he ba been in constant communication. After this Intimate association in a position of such delicacy and difficulty the evidence that Mr. Bennett fives of its worth to him and of tbe eminentlv satisfactory way in wnich the dnty has been performed is Drst made known in the act already mentioned. The position of Charles Nordhoff In American journalism and litera ture was established and notablo long before be came to Wahington. Through his political writings be as well known by the leading pub lic men of tbe day, and upon his arrival be re ceived nnlversal and cordial welcome. His work has not. strictly speaking, been In tbe Held of news: except that every writer from this point must know the real facts ot the con stantly changing sitnation. CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS. Congressmen who are compelled to labor from two to three hoars a day this hot weather have the sympathy of their supporters thronghout the country. President Hahrison and Corporal Tanner will be among the attractions at Boston (J. A. H. week. Politicians claim that it is a flcbt to tbe knife between Secretary Blaine and Speaker Beed ; bnt Jimmy's knife is tbe keenest, and In the long run tbe Congressman's scalp will dangle from his belt. Two sweet-facen little girls pleaded guilty to robbing a New York church. Our missionary societies should station a few missionaries in that Bin-ridden city at once. The theatrical season is abont ready to open. It li reported that Pauline Hall's diamonds hsve again been stolen. The proposed pearl-tray postal card, smaller thaa the one now in use. is absurd. It is designed for tbe use of ladles. Was there ever a woman, says the .New York Teltg ram, who did not want to get as much for her money as possible? Was tbereever a .woman who did not crowd all she could on to a postal card? The people of Newfoundland aro said to be strongly In favor of annexation to the United btates. Thit can be accomplished in the twinkling of an eye if they pledge themselves to vote the Re publican ticket. . a Connecticut man has a new scheme on foot to raise funds to build a Orant monument. He proposes to raise S,SjaO00 by subscription, limiting the amount to Scents from each, person. His only purpose In starting this popular move ment Is to allow millionaires to enter. Secretary Wineoji will soon be ready to buy silver. Asnolois of less than 10,000 ounces will be considered many persons wUl hold on to their wedding presents Indefinitely. The Pennsylvania man who amuses the crowd by eating rabbits alive, crunching off their legs with his teeth. Is no ornament to tbe human race, says tbe Boston Globe. Jndlolonsly gar nished with feathers and tar he would look better along with the vulture tribe; only the vulture wait tilt their prey Is dead. The Marquis de Leuville has announced from London that he will come to New York with his solicitor and have some fun suing American newspapers for libel on account of the stories urlnted about him andTMrs. Prank Leslie. And its dollars to cents tbat tbe eccentric Marquis will return to his native heath wltti less money than what he left with, without he takes a whirl on the lecture stage. POLITICAL DRIFT. St. Louis Globe-Democrat: The Republi cans will get together as harmoniously and ef fectively on tbe reciprocity question as tbey did on the silver issue, to the confusion and disaster of tho Democracy. Washington Star; If the Democratic Sen ators ever get to talking on the Federal elec tion bill without a change of rules adjourn ment of Congress may be pretty safely located in the immediate neighborhood ot the crack of doom. St. Louis Rtoublic: Ex-Secretary Whitney predicts tbat Roswell P. Flower will be nom inated by acclamation as tbe Democratic can didate for Governor of New York next year, and that Mr. Cleveland will be the candidate for tire Presidency in 1892. Louisville Courier-Journal: As It wonld be impossible to elect a Republican President without the negro vote, it would be well to put on tbe new dollar tbe bead of some worthy col ored man who has always voted tbe Republican ticket, and who lost his money in tbo Freed man's Savings Bank. Philadelphia Inquirer: This Is not only protection, but it is a simple business proposl. tlon. There Is nothing that savors of free trade in it, and the fact tbat the Senate is very likely to amend tbe McKinley bill is sufficient evi dence tbat tbo Republican party considers the doctrine a sound one. The Republican party is not a party of free trade. Chicago Herald: We will go bail that tbe election law shall be enforced in every Repub lican Congressional district in the North, be ginning with Tom Reed's and Cabot Lodce's. We will see how their constituents like it. We tberefore advise our Southern friends to keep cool. Tbe force bill will go into operation In Maine and Massachusetts quite as soon as it will in South Carolina and Georgia. Philadelphia Press: Will Blaine'reIgn?is the anxious query of tho New York World. Our own Impression is that Blaine would resign if tbe TToi Id bad its way about it. However, seeing tbat the World is not a quorum, Mr, Blaine will probably be ineonslderato enough to stick right to business at tbe old stand, to the great discomfiture of the Democracy in general, and its able metropolitan organ in par ticular. A MTTXT0H D0LIAES INVOLVED. BIS Salt Over tho Lnnd Used In tbe Chesa peake nnd Ohio Canal. Bcottsville, Va., August 1. The case of Edward Moon vs. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company In the Clronlt Court at Palmyra, Flnvianua county, just called up, Is a suit of considerable importance. When tbe old James River and Kanawha Canal Company was chartered about 1133 tbe right of way was granted to the company for the purpose of a canal only. In 183') the Virginia Legislature chartered the Richmond and Alleghany Rail, road, transferring all the rights and franchises of the canal company to the said railroad com pany for certain considerations. Now it is held tbat wbeu tbe canal ceased to exist, the land occupied in its construction reverted to its former owners, and it is upon this claim that a suit for laud damages is brought by Moon azainst tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company. Tbe decision will involve upward of tl.000,000 in damages along the entire route ot tbe old canal, upon tbe towpatb of which the James River Division of tbe Cbesapeake and Ohio Railway is laid and now runs. POETICAL POLITICS. How a Booth Carolinian Couches a Bid torn County Office. Columbia. S. C, August L S. Colgan, an ambitious office seeker ot Edgefield county, makes tbe following unique announcement of his candidacy through tbe columns of a local paper: To the good people of Edgefield: Tbe wiud blowetn wuere it listetb, and no man can tell whence it cometh or whither it goetb. But I am not tbat kind ot a cat. I aro a Ben Tillman cat, and if elected County Com missioner propose to reform, beautify, adorn, resuscitate, rejuvenate and rehabilitate Edge field county from the edge of the water up to the top of tbe rock. I am a laboring man and haul wood. If not elected I can haul on. I -would say more, but I am a man of few words. AMERICA ABROAD. Gleanings From TbU Week's London Mnlli Yankee Everywhere How France Can Get Even With McKinley A Study of Oar Census Carntgle'a Bust of Burn. Tobe Americans are going to Europe this season than ever before, an official writes me from the State Department at Washington. During the month ot May 2,269 passports were issued to travelers by the Department of State, and during the month of June the number of applicants averaged about 125 per day. Every person who goes abroad dots not make application torapauport, ai there aro a large number of merchants and other business men who visit Europe two or three times each year, and they are so well known in the localities they visit tbat they do not feel tbe necessity for a passport. There is ctue class of American citizens who seldom cross the water without a PPi;t-the Germans. More than three nithsof tbe applications forpassports come from German-AmBrican citizens. They are afraid the German military law will be invoked against them, s tbey not only carry a oassport, but tbey also carry their naturalization papers to assure them ot the protection of the Ameri can authorities. The records of tho foreign steamship companies show that a greater num ber uf people are coming to Europe this year than during the Paris ExpoMtion. Many de lays in Issuing passports are due tithe careless ness of applicants. In a majority of cases they neglect to state whether tbey are native-born or naturalized citizen., which often reanlrea several communications betwoeti tbe applicant and the Department to ascertain tbe fact, Hott France Con Rtlallatn. The progress of tho McKinley tariff bill In tbe American House of Representatives is causing uneasiness in France. A deputation of members of the Chamber, representing several departments, waited on the Minister of Com merce to urgo upon him the necessity of main taining the prohibition against American lards. There was evidently apprehension tbat this pro vision might be withdrawn as a sort or sop ot conciliation to America, and M. Jules Roche's repiy did little to reassure tbo enemies of pie fat. 'The qnestlon of American lards," he said, with the gravity of a Delphic oracle "be came a secondary one when compared with the Whole trade between Franco and thn United States." This is likely enough. Butlcansug gest a better scheme of retaliation than boy cotting Yankee lard. Close Paris to the Ameri can. or bid the exportation ot costumes and bonnets to the States, and in three daya f?mi ?. f-.pVbll "Pinion will have shattered the McKinley bill into fragments. t Carnegie' Dust of Darns. iJb. Nelson Maclean's marble bust of Robert Burns exhibited at the Royal Acad emy will, at the close of the exhibition, go to Glen Devon House, Dunfermline, It is the Eroperty of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who will, I ear, present the bust to a public institution in Scotland. America Always on Hand. "pnE Americana are staunch patrons ot the Henley Rejatta picnic, as there is no river fete held in the United States at all com pared with tbe Thames function from a spec tacular point of view. Nosuchlineof flower decked house-boats was ever drawn np on an American stream as was seen this year at Henley. The costumes, too, were worthy of the occasion. There were manv white woolens, and no two seemed to be made alike. One notable white dress had an apple-green vest, and a square of tbe samo tint let into the sailor collar at the back. Elsewbere this might have been too vuyant, but, with tbe flazs and gaily decorated house-boats, and tbe bright tints of me surrounaing couutry, color is uemey's strong point. Utilizing n Yankoa Sons;. 'THE Primrose clubs and tbe Primrose dames have taken up an American song which was written bytheauthorof "Woodman, Spare Tbat Tree." It has for a refrain these lines: "A union of hearts, a union of hands, and tho flag of a Union for ever." The muslo is as spirited as the libretto. Oar Census Discussed. 'The natural elation felt over the increase in the population of the United States is somewhat modified by the cost of obtaining and promulgating tbe facts. The statistics of expense incurred In taking censuses since 1790 show not only progressive increase, but pro rata augmentation, which, if maintained in the future, will not only tend to make ignorance blisslul, but wider knowledge folly of the most superlative character. It was a Democratic Congress that allowed $8,000,000, exclusive ot the cost of printing, engraving; and binding;, to be expended in tbe work of gathering so much varied inlormation. Tbe population of tbe United States in 1790 amounted tu 3.929,214, and the cost of the ceusus was $41,377. This repre sents a cost per capita uf 1-12 cent, Iul&JOiho population amouuted to 0,163,782, and tba cost of the census was So,8d2,7J0, showing a cost per capita of 11-08 cent, or more than ten times tbe cost per capiiaut tbe census of 1790. Tbe sta tistics wbicb were compiled for tbe use of Con gress, which authorized tbe present increase in custs. may be tabulated as follows, showing an increased per capita cost of more than tenfold; Census Date of No. of Year. Publication. Volumes. Cost. 44,377 US.&9 178,415 208, &3 378,543 833.371 1,323.0-7 l,Vii,-i7i 3,iMi,511 5, SUA 750 1730. 1792 1 1SU0 JSIU 1 1810. 1813 2 I3JU. IKS 2 ISJ. 13.3 1 law Mil 4 13.50. ltfoS 4 1SUO 18 4 1870. M72 4 13. lb&j 14 The amount permitted for tbe census this year is in exce-s ot that required for 1SSU in spite ot the restriction upon publication. The last census cost S5,6Z,7S0, and tbat included all expenses connected ith the work, so tbat if the maximum sum provided for should be spent, in addition to tbe cost ot printing, etc., tue eleventh census will cost more than the tenth. The population of tbe United States will probably be found, when the returns are complete, to be 65,000,000 au increase of 15,000, 000 over l&SQ. Our Mary' Hatband. 'The Americans have provided a distinguished pedigree for Mary Anderson's mate. They have discovered tbat be is descended from an officer of Columbus, and that, therefore, he en joys the distinction not only of baring dis covered and annexed one ot tbe most popular of American actresses, but of having as an ancestor one of tbe discoverers of the New World. Henceforth Mr. Navarro must not shrink from being pointed out as "Our Mary's husband." It Is not precisely a dignified post, tion to be thus labeled, and shine with some body else's light, but it is inevitable when a wife bas placed herself upon a high pedestal. Mrs. Navarro has not renounced the- stage be cause she bas changed her state. It is most probable tbat she will play next winter in tbe Uu'.teci States to Keep faith with Mr. Abbey an engagement that preceded her acquaintance with Mr. Navarro. How droll it will look to read in tbe bills, "Eneagement for six nights only of Mrs. Navarro-Anderson," etc. Female America, whlcb is Inordinately curious, will flock to see how Mary looks now tbat she has worn the orange blossoms and calls a member of tbe male persuasion "dear." In other times tbe lady as only wedded to her art, and did not hesitate tu proclaim hersejt. He Jeweled HI Bride. 'T'he wedding of Mr. Jessup, of Philadelphia, and Lady Mildred Bowes Lyon, took place in the private chapel of Glamis Castle, which was elaborately decorated with flowers.' Lady Mildred wore pearl satin, with exquisite em broidery, and old lace a Gothon-made costume in tbat eminent firm' best style. Only tbe rel atives and tbe bouse party were present at tbe ceremony, as the chapel will not accommodate 100 people. Mr. Jessup'f presents to bis bride were greatly admired, Tbey included a diamond riviere and tiara, a pearl and sapphire neck lace, several rings and brooches, and a Monte Cristo-like necklace in five rows, and united by strands of fine gold; tbe stones being rublies in the first row, then pearls, then sapphires, then emeralds, and lastly moonstones. Merely n Plnr Gronnd. Tt will help us to understand tbe feeling of American visitors to this country when we consider tbat England Is about tbe size of tbe State of Illinois, and must consequently seem as small in proportion to visitors from the United Stales as tbe Isle of Wight does to us. BELIEVE ITDOWIXL IMN0CE5T. Mercer Connty Republican Will Stand br the Notnlnro nt All Hazards. Prom the Sharon Herald, There Is no mistaking the sentiment of Mercer county Republicans in regard to the nomlnatlonof Major McDowell and tbe charges of bribery. Tbe action of tbe County Committee at Mercer Tuesday demonstrated that. Tbey do not believe tbat Ma(or McDowell had part or paroel, directly or indirectly, near or re motely, in tbe bribery of the Beaver county delegates wbo voted for bim, and until It is proven tbat he had tbey will stand by bim as long as he is a candidate, and he will be a can didate until such complicity is clearly proven. Tney are not In fat or or banging an accused man and then trying hlra afterward, but tbey do believe in justice and fairness, and tbey will Insist tbat these be accorded Major McDowell by the other counties la the district. And tbe other counties cannot afford to do lesa than accord this. OUB MAIL POOCH. A Journey toSoulb America How to Rench Brazil and Argentine Interesting Fact Regarding Oar Southern Neighbors. To the Editor of tbe uispatcn: In tho rehearsal ot a brief hour's Interview on matters pertaining to the West Indies and Spanish America, had by one of yonr reporters with me, as appeared In yeur'admlrable Issue of Sunday last and the versatile ability and agility of these genial gentlemen of the Ameri can press is prodigious there are some matters that I desire to correct. The seasons south of tbe equatorare just the reverse of ours. Summer is tho most oppor- ftnno time for tbe initiation of a South American trip, going via Brazil and the Argentine. It Is abnormally "hot" and "un healthy" in the usual cool and healthful city of Buenos Ayres as we write, and the journey thereto had better be delayed a dav or two. un til the marked recuperative qualities of Los Argentinos are mado manifest. The only direct line of to-day is that of the United States and Brazilian Steamship Company, sailing under tbe American flag, subsidized by the new and great Republic of Brazil. The Royal Mall Line has no ships on this route, and tbe vessels of the Red D Line run onlyto Venezuela. It is tcbe hoped tbat soon after the pending subsidy bill becomes a law tbat increased facilities to reach our neighbors of tbe South will quickly follow. Now. the passage to the semi-tropical city of Rto de Janeiro is com fortable and enjoyable, affording glimpses of St. Thomas, Martinique Para, (150 miles up the Amazon) Pernambnca and Babla. At present a transfer is necessitated at Rto, where a choice of local or foreign steamships, running to tbe River Platte. Arrived at Buenos Ayres. to reach the west coast, the traveler may go around through the Straits of Magellan 15 days is the average passage, or Journey, all rail, across the continent excepting the "Pass of the Andes," (which gap, it Is confidently ex pected, will be closed by January 1. 1S92) to Valparaiso, visiting the bewitching city of San tiagothe Chillian capital en ronte. Tho trip from Valoariaso up tbe coast, doing Peru and Guayaquil (Ecuador's only seaport, and the en trepot for Quito, tbo capital, 100 or so miles dis tant, in the very heart of the Andes, is easily accomplished by the boats of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company or those of the American ijine, owned .by the New York and Peruvian house of Messrs. W. P. Grace & Co. and em braces a vanetv of climate and scenery unsur passed from Panama. 41 miles by rail across the Isthmus, local fare (23 in gold. (A monopoly permanent, fearing no competition, not even the competition of "DeLessep's Ditch") to As pmwall, or "Colon " a always called in that locale, whence to New York and home by one of the Pacific Mall's floating palaces. Mr. LN. Ford, of the New York Tribune's staff, first commissioned to report as iu existing; state ot things in Brazil, in its recent transforma tion, ia addition to that series of let ters, has written others most interesting and instructive, covering the entire trip as outlined Herein. Of the West India routes it wonld be rather warm to go there when the summer beat wilts linen and brains, despite the induce ments offered by your reporter who quotes the enticing words of a distinguished English writer. Deferring this journey until after Thanksgiving, betides tbe four Mexican routes referred to In the Inter view, armed and equipped with Faton's "Down the Islands," leavinc New York by another steamer of James K. Ward and Company's magnificent United States Mail Line, go via Nassau Island of New Providence (one of the Bahamas), and Santiago de Cnba to Cienfuegos, on the south side of tbe island and tbe point of departure by small steamer to Isle de Plnos Instead of Havana, as I am reported as saving. The rail ride from Cienfuegos to La Habana, through plantation after plantation, is novel and exhilarating, and from Havana if desirable and proper attention has been given in the purchase of tbe oiiginal ticket in New York. One mai then come home by Ward's line dlrect.or circle around via the original borne of tbe Monteznmas. The Atlas Line from New York, under tbe English flag, to tbe Island of Jamaica, the largest nf Great Britain's West Indian possessions, offers maqv and varied at tractions. Tbe Red D. Bolton, Bliss and Dall ett's American Line, already alluded to. plying Between tne states and Venezuela, nas nne ships with superior accommodations and an excellent table. Their rouie trends between the Islands ot San Doml,ngn and Porto Rica, through what is termed the Mnna passage, tbe first call being at tbe Danish Island of Cnraccoa. thence to Puerto Cabello, on the Spanish main: from there opportunity to visit by rail (40 miles) the thriving town of Valencia, the center of a coffee producing region. The steamer tben proceeds to La Gnayra. tbe port of Curaccoa, tbe canital and chief cltv of Venezuela, only L seven miles distant, as tbe cro nr flies, but a zig zag ranroan journey oi -a mnes, so great its elevation abovn tbe sea level. Again embarking from New York tbe seeker for rest, may take a steamer of tbe Quebec Steamship Company, via San Tomas, or by tbe New York and Brazil line, before referred to. (If the latter, transfer at St. T. to the Roval Mail), and visit in succession tbe ever beautiful lands of Antizua, St. HItts, Martinique, San Lucia. Barbadoes and last though not least, Trinidad, at tbe month of the Orinoco river. From Trinidad our recuperated travelers should not neglect to visit Demerara, 10G miles up tbe river of tbat name in British Guiana, Her Majesty's own jewel of all her Western tropical possessions, and mora than a passing call should here be made. One hundred and fifteen plantations are located within a radius of 20 miles of Georgetown, Its chief city with a population of 80,000, tbat make on an average 1.000 hogsheads of sugar annually. The system of coolie labor may here be advantaceously studied. Tbe "Coolie" in the British colonies being tbe "Hindostanee," or East Indlaman, (in tbe Spanish Island domains "Jobn China man" Is the "Coolie") Imported under tba almost fraternal care of the English Home Government that "farms" out services to the planters always under the watchf nl eye nf the officers of tbe ImportlngBureau. From British Guiana one can keep on "up the main" even to tbe Isthmus, ana thus a choice of homeward bound steamers from some of tbe lines herein enumerated. In tbe first few davs anv of these vari ous West India routes our tired brain worker will feel a glow of relief and rejuvenation simply marvelous. Sans malu and news papers, sans telegraphic and typewriters. Ye gentlemanly book agent even for once is non est: and on first laiidlnrr. ir it be amone tbe children of Castile, be Hill take bis first primary lesson In la longing iPSpanol the ever present word being uianang (to-morrow) the literal aud applied meaning of wbich is never do any- mine lo-uay mat can oe aajnuroeo wnicn, probably, is the extent of bis schooling when witb fan and "rocker" he will lull himself to gentle slumber and pleasant dreams. Dr. Charles J. Stephens. Pittsburg, July 3L Exirn Fnrn Collected. To the Editor or The Dispatch: Yesterday morning some young children pur chased tickets at Homewood station, Pennsyl vania Railroad, for Roup station, and observ ing a train approaching from tbe East, in quired of a brakeman upon it whether it would stop at Roup. Being assured that it would, they entered tbe car. It was a little time bclore they were asked for tickets. On delivering them to tbe conductor they were surprised to be informed that the tiain did not stop at Roup, and fare was demanded from them to Shadyside, the next station. Although tbey Informed the conductor of what the brakeman had told them, he proceeded to collect tbe ad ditional fare to Shadyside, where they alighted, and had to walk back to Roup. Is It much cause for wonder tbat many per sons residing in the East End prefer the cable lines, when available, as means of transporta tion to such a railroad as this: E. H. Russell. Pittsbubo, August L A Sermon to the Boys. Prom the Pnnxsutawny Spirit. J My son. listen not to the siren voice of Flat tery. He who drinks to the dregs the Intoxi cating cup of adulation will soon crave it as a part of bis regular intellectual diet, and tbe moment he acquires an appetite for It that moment he becomes a fool. Every man of sense, no matter bow far bis intellectual pow ers may transcend the ordinary, mnst know tbat be Is still an ignoramus, and Instead of feeling prnud and atuckup about it, should blush to think what an ass be is, after all. Cfanlrmnn Kerr' Clever Move. From the Philadelphia Times. It is rumored that Chairman Kerr, of the Pattlson State Committee, has Invited Speaker Reed to stnmp Pennsylvania for Delamaterto make sure of the election of Pattlson. Tbe rumor may be only a rumor and without actual foundation in tact; but thsre are few intelli cent observers of tbe political situation in Pennsylvania wbo wouldn't credit Chairman Kerr with great political sagacity if he can, in some way, get Speaker Reed to stamp tbe SUte for Delamater. A Gensraphlcnl Metntnorpboals. From the Rochester PoitO Ancient Gaul was divided into three parts, but the modern gall is divided into only one, and tbat Is possessed by ex-Alderman Duffy, or the New York Board of 1884, who Is now trying to secur his share of the boodle that be claims another boodler took to Canada with him. There Is, then, no honesty vsn among thieves. , CURIOUS CONDENSATIONS. A Maryland man, aged 40, rode on the steam cars, Wednesday, for the first time in his life. Sixty thousand blue gum trees have been planted this year on one ranch in Los An geles county, Cat Mrs. Mary "Wing, of Fayette, Mo., 80 years old, does tbe washing, cooking, sewing; knitting, etc.. for a family of four. A bicycler recently rode down Mount Washington, making the Journey about eight miles in an hour, and without accident. A negro baby, 3 months old, down la Hopkinsville, KyM can talk. It somewhat lessens one's wonder, however, when we add tbat It is a girl baby. It is a matter of tradition in Japan that fruit grows upon tbe bamboo when there is to be a famine in that country. This year bamboo trees are bearing fruit. A 'Birmingham man, while under the influence of drink, knocked ofi his great toe with a hammer, imagining that he was catting his throat with a carving knife. A Greenville man is tbe victim of a strange phenomenon. His hair enmes out in spots, and in a short time tbe vacant spots ara covered with hair of the purest white. There has just been placed in the Cathe dral of Cbarkor. Russia, a clock of solid silver, weighing 600 pounds. It is in memory of the Czai-V escape from death in the railroad acci dent at Borki. It has been computed that between 36, 000,000 and 87,000,000 babies are born In tbo world each yeai. The rate of production is. tberefore. about 70 per minute, or rather 1 for every beat ot the clock. A fresh expedition is to be sent to the Congo for the purpose of attempting tbe solu tion of tbe remaining problems connected with the remote feeders of tbe great river. It is to be sect out by the Congo Commercial Com pany. E. Lv Lerch and Miss Susie Simmons, of Washington C. H.. were married In the old John Brown fort at Harper's Ferry last Satur day by Rev. James L, Stevenson. Ibis is the first marriage that ever occurred In that his toric building. Thti leaves of the pawpaw tree are em ployed by the negroes in washing linen, as a substitute for soap. Tbey have also the prop erty of rendering meat wrapped in them tender, owing to the alkaloid papain which they con tain, and which acts as a solvent In the future, in all Government docu ments and official publications in Canada, such words as favor, labor, honor, eta, mnst be spelled witb tbe "a," ac-ordins; to the English usage, as favour, labour, honour, and not as hitherto after tbe American style. Until this year E. H. Barbara has held the distinction of being tbe only person of his name enrolled in the Bnston directory. He came here in 1842; and since then no other man named Barbara, which is a common name in England, bas been a resident of Boston. The largest apple tree in Ohio is in Washington county, and was planted In 1791 or 1791 Tbe trunk, where It is smallest glrtbi 12 feet 2 inches, and tbe largest branch girths 7 feet. It is a seedling, which bears a large yel low apple of excellent quality for cooking. A system of steno-telegrapby, by which shorthand reports of speeches can be sent to any distance as tbey come from the stenog rapher, bas lately appeared In France. Tho speed ot tbe instrument is said greatly to ex ceed tbat of all other similar machines now la use. The heat of the sun exploded a par tlaliy filled whisky barrel In front of a Syra cuse, N. Y., liquor store on Tuesday, and James Fajle. tbe proprietor, had several of his bones fractured by flying staves. Nothing will break a man np Quicker than too much, whisky. ' Henry Peters was a poor, everyday la boring man at Elk Rapids, who died the other day and willed bis tew hundreds to his em ployer, Henry Noble, a man of many thou sands. Mr. Noble is at the head of an Im mense corporation, whose heart is as big as its business. The newspapers are now trying to find the man who spent the most days in rebel prisons during tbe late war. So far as heard from yet, Mr. E. W. Ware, of Bangor, is ahead, be having suffered 00 days in Charleston, Columbia. Charlotte. Raieieb. Goidsboro and Greensboro prisons. At a September wedding In New "York" the nsbers are to be six college class mates of the bridegroom, all of whom graduated this year. The bridesmaids' dresses are to introduce tbe colors ot that particular college, and other collegiate features are promised at wbat promises to be a very elaborate and brilliant ceremony. The mayor of Newport, Mod... declared some new baths open. He then withdrew, and throwing aside his robes of office, reappeared before tbe large gatberingof ladles and gentle men in a bathing sale Plunging into tbe water he swam tbe full length of tbe batb, and his example was followed by several town coun cilors and policemen. A series of observations for 100 consecu tive days has been made at the top of the Eiffel Tower on tbe velocity of the wind. The veloc ity at tbat elevation was three times in the average greater than nearer tbe ground. Much ot tbe diminution of force and speed is no doubt due to tbe check given by nouses and other objects aear tbe surface of tbe earth. Tbe deepest mine in the world is at St A ndre du Poirier, France, and yearly produces 300,000 tons of coal. Tbe mine is worked with two shafts, one 2.952 feet deep and the other 3,033: the latter snaft is now being deepened, and will soon toucb tbe 4,000-foot level. A re markable feature is tbe comparative low temp perature experienced, wbich seldom rises above 76 Fahr. At one time women threatened to become formidable rivals to the men as printers, but tbe invention of typewriting bas opened to tbem a more congenial occupation, and tha number of female typesetter is said to be de creasing. There are nor over 300 women printers in New York now. though formerly tbey were so numerous as to excite tbe hostility of the Typographical Unions. A consignment of fruit and vegetables was yesterday sent to "California on Wheels" at Chicago by tbe State Board of Trade. Among tbe exhibits was a beet 10 months old. 4 feet long and 13 incnes in diameter, and weighing 6) pounds; alo a squash weighing 140 pounds. Both vegetables were grown in Los Angeles county, and are extraordinary speci mens, considering their age, tbe squash being only 2 months old. FLATS AND SHARPS. Cottager I ordered two dozen eggs yes terday, Mr. Crackers, and paid for tbem, but you only sent 70. Mr. Crackers Wa-al. you see. four of 'em was bad: an' I knewed you wouldn't keerferem. Puck. "The age of gentility is past. It seems to be tbe fashion nowadays to be tough." "Whatdoyoo base your opinion on?" The beefsteak we get at Mrs. Hendricks boarding house. "Juigt. George Love, I dreamed last night that 1 proposed, and you accepted me; that we were married, and our lives wef e spent in bliss. What think you or tbU dream? Marie-George, dear, I have very little faith In dreams: but we migbt make a test. Smith, Gray if GoS I Monthly. Mr. Thomas Stingy is precisely what his name would signify. The other day a friend vis ited bim. Jt was very not, and altera few words bad been Interchanged Mr. Stingy asked his caller, Would yon like to have some refresh ment?" With great pleasure, dear, old boy!" ex claimed the poor fellow, who was awfully thirsty. 'All right, I will onen the windows. We'll have some breeze.' Judge. "I see," be observed, walking into the sanctum, "that you need the services of a leader writer on your editorial column?" Tbat position bas been filled, sir," was tha reply. ' lie sighed. "I notice also,1' he went on, "that you adver tlse for a person to address envelopes, is that position still open!" "It is. sir." 'men I'll take It-"-Puck. Customer You advertise pants msda while you wait: bnt I've been waiting three hoars and you dont seem to have 'em ready vet. Tailor You'd probably find It more comfort able to wait around bone: they'll be ready day after to-morrow. Smith, Gray s Co.' Monthly WHAT SHE WOULD SO. Nurse bad told the little Ethel, God bad sent Mama a boy. 'Come and see your babv brother; Come and see Mama's new Joy." Ethel saw the tiny stranxer. Curled her Up in line disdain; Said In tones moat curt and scornful: "I should send him back again!" Smith, Gray & Co.'l MottMtf, iff, i "riiMfJ"fcii i ii lift sstir VfESSGBRsWswBSsSuBm fcHtTif urn fill III I II li MJsflSlt I l
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