Life — October 21, 1897 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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Tue permanent deep harbor committee created by the Denver convention paid a visit to the Loae Star State, with the purpose of examining the various rival ports. The committee, which was composed of representatives of all of the States west of the Mississipp to the number of about sixty, became the guests of the people. All the doors of all the railway trains aad hotels were open to them, the free use of the telegraph lines was tendered, carriage drives, excursions on the water, banquets and oyster-bakes filled in the time for two octhree weeks. The essence of Southern hospitality, however, was voiced in a telegram which the president of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Rail- road, who happened to be in New York at the time, seat to the chief counselor of the company, General Houston : “Lunderstand deep water men in Texas. Corral'em. Buy wine. Give tem my car. Buy wine. Take ‘em to Rockport and give ‘em a fish diner. Buy wine. Take ‘em out tothe jetty, Buy wine. Take ‘em to San Antonio aad give 'em a carriage drive and a banquet. Buy wine. (signed) Urian Lor, President. “1. S.—Buy wine.” The instructions were executed with fidelity. of tin cups.—Argonaut, Iwas sitting ona keg of nails ina West Virginia mountain store watching anativedickering with the merchant over a trade of a basket of eggs fora The party drank wine out calico dress. After some time a bargain was closed, the native walked out with the dress in a bundle under his arm and I followed him. “tc isn’t aay business of mine," I said, ‘but [ was watching that and was surprised to see you let the eggs xo for the dress.” “* What fer?" he asked in astoaisnmeat, as he mounted his horse. ** How many eggs did you have 2" * Basketful.” ** How many dozen?" “Dunno. Can't count.” “* Thats where you miss the advaatages of education. you migat have got two dresses lor those eggs.” “But | didn’t want two dresses, mister,” he argued. ‘Perhaps not, but that was no reason why you should have paid two pricesforone. The merchant got the advantage of you because of his e tion. He knew what he was about.” He looked at me for a minute as if he felt real sorry for me. grinned and pulled his horse over close to me **Treckon,” he half whispered, casting furtive glances toward the store, “his eddication ain't so much more'n mine ez you think itis. Hedon'thnow how many uv them aigs 1s spiled, an’ 1 do,” and he rode away before | could argue further.—Boston Herald, trade, With knowledge uca- Then he Its the Snap an Sparkle of ; dondery | ve athia War, ) A , at make it go. Sold by all dealers in Mineral Waters, and in every hotel and club in America, { GOUT and RHEUMATISM. Fi , EPP EC be doubly particular ta the selection of ical touse, Made of finest silica, %© SILICA PAIN DIXON'S. T paint. Dixon's Silica Graphite Pai: and eco! flake graphite and old-fashioned boll RAPHITE the most desirable, durable ie led linseed olf, It lasts 20 years, covers double the surface and gives paint will—on roofs, bridges and aoy posed wood, metal or brick work. Write for booulets abd paint iterate (203. DIXOS CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey Giz, WWE THE LEADERS FOR HALF A CENTURY =~ ‘WILLIAMS!’ SOAPS are for sale Willioms’ Shaving Stick, 25 cts. + Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10 cts. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25 cts. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50 cts. Jersey Cream (Toilet) Soap, 15 cts. Williams’ Shaving Soap (Barbers’),6 Round y Cakes, 1 Ib., gor, Exquisite also for toilet, if your dealer does not supply you, w any address—postpaid on receipt of price. J.B. WILLIEJIS 60. Lowpow, 64Gt, Russell St Srpwer, 161 Clarence 8t “From The Skin Out” you must be comfortably ciad ia order to enjoy your expedition. YPSILANTI HEALTH UNDERWEAR everywhere, but e mail them—to represents the greatest comfort and most perfect fit. A perfect one-plece garment—the underwear || for progressive people. Sold in all cities and large towns. Booklet free. May & Todd Mfg. Co., Ypsilanti, Mich. THE Glastonbury, , Conn., U.S.A. “Never rip and never tear, Ypsilanti Underwear.”