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Wall Street, were scarcely proof against 
the shock. 
“Governor,” said he, extending his hand, 
“T hope I know how to lose like a gentle- 
man, and it is worth $10,0co to learn that a 
real Western man’s word is as good as his 
bond.” 
“My friends,” said the Governor, “we 
are about to leave you, but I have ar- 
ranged for the young men to remain and 
see this event properly celebrated, though 
Sufficient 
I hope they won't overdo it. 
RECKEATTON, 
funds are left to buy the camp for a few 
hours at least, and I trust you will spend 
every cent, even if you have to burn it. 
“Moncay morning, when the Sylvanite 
Bank of Sun Dog opens its doors there 
will be vlaced to the credit of my friend, 
the Bisaop, $5,0co—$3.coo for him and 
$2,000 for Daisy. If any man doubts it let 
the Bishop draw his check for that amount. 
and he’ll get the money so qtick it will 
make his head swim.” 

FISHERMEN’S LUCK. 
The above is a photo of2chaps who spent 
the Fourth of July fishing in New York 
bay and who caught only 2 little porgies. 
In order to get their money’s worth they 
carried their abundance of fish home, 
strung to the largest and heaviest branch 
of a tree they could carry. The weight of 
the fish was estimated at Io ounces. They 
paraded through the streets to their 
homes, feeling as happy as though they 
had caught a whale. or a cod. 
HOOKED. 
DEE V. BEAN, JR. 
I make a cast, I feel a strike, 
A flash, a moment’s lag, 
Another of suspense and then 
I find, I’ve got a snag. 
Why don’t you join the L. A. S? Are 
you not willing to contribute $1 a year to 
increase the supply of game and game 
fishes, of song and insectivorous birds? 
Please answer. 



