CITY AFFAIRS.

Let not be absorbed in the dongs cf others,
to forget what is going on at home.
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Here is specimen of letter from man
under the influence Of rum. Let our readers
look at it and make their own comments. We
think fdisress" is the sure consequence OF
the use of intoxicating drinks; yet how little
change does our expression Of opinion on this
subject make. Huadreds are still against our
cause in practice, though few dare to be so in
precept. Sound judgment approves the work
we are employed at, but alas the passions are
permitted to govern far too many. But to


3 THE LETTER.


BUrrsyILLE, 7th street.


April Sd, 1916.
MY DEAR LADY: am in deep distress, and
let me invoke you to get Mr.. - or Mr..
- to go to Esq. MorselPs office and go
my security, which is $40, (only formaD and
| promise to you and God, TO drink no more
strong drink.


If any one comes for me, take hack, l can
soon get the money. Yours, in distress,