"Quad's odds"; . a man. He took command of ourforces in 1776, whipped the British, was made Presidenttwo terms, and died about sixty years ago. Vhat ailed him—der shmall-box ?No, sir, he died of fever, I believe, though that is neither here nor there. You see, he was a big man, a Did he weigh tree hoonerd pounds ? I mean he was a great man, and he was also a goodman. Everybody loved him for his good deeds, and desir-ing to keep his memorygreen in the publicheart they are going to?^5%n\ erect a monument, to bem^ called the WashingtonMonument. Mit glass doors? Glass doors ! No. A monument is mad
"Quad's odds"; . a man. He took command of ourforces in 1776, whipped the British, was made Presidenttwo terms, and died about sixty years ago. Vhat ailed him—der shmall-box ?No, sir, he died of fever, I believe, though that is neither here nor there. You see, he was a big man, a Did he weigh tree hoonerd pounds ? I mean he was a great man, and he was also a goodman. Everybody loved him for his good deeds, and desir-ing to keep his memorygreen in the publicheart they are going to?^5%n\ erect a monument, to bem^ called the WashingtonMonument. Mit glass doors? Glass doors ! No. A monument is made of stone—ahigh shaft or pillar, sometimes a hundred and fifty feethigh. It is made of blocks of stone, laid up solid, and willlast through all time. This Washington monument will beas large as this house at the base, and taper up to a heightof two hundred feet or more. It will cost a large sum ofof money, but the American people should feel honored atthe privilege of contributing. Thousands of dollars have. 276 wasnt allowed to explain. been expended in constructing the base, and now what wewant is money to go ahead with the shaft. You vhant zum money—you vhant to get zum billshanged ? asked the saloon-man. As I told you, replied Shiner, I am an authorizedagent to collect subscriptions to complete the much will you give ? I gif you money! Yes—how much ? Vhat for ? For the monument to Washington. Vhat washingwoman ? Sir, will you give me twenty-five cents to help com-plete the Washington monument ? Vhat is dat ? Shiner stepped back, gazed at the manwith despair in his eyes, and then asked : Must I repeat my statements over andover again ? Cant you understand me ? You make zum fun of me, eh! exclaimedthe saloon-keeper. You dinks I knowsnottings, eh ? Vhell I shall show you pootyquick! Do you zee dis glub ? My dear man, let me explain, said Shiner; you see I zee nottings! shouted the man, wav-FoRTHEM™BNMng his club. But, dont you understand that I am an au
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