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A GENRROUS OFFER.

Annie Oakley, "Little Sure Shot," Of-fers to Give an Exhibition for the Ben-efit of
the Fire Sufferers.

Annie Oakley, the "Little Sure Shot," of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, with which she traveled for four years and became a universal favorite, not only for her wonder-ful skill in the use of fire arms but because of her womanly qualities, has written the following letter which explains itself:
NEW YORK, Marth 8, 1888.
Mr. F. F. Cartwright: Dear Sir--Have just read of the terrible fire. Mr. Butler is in Phila-delphia. I am very sorry that so many lives should have been lost. I sympathize with them very much, and if necessary will go there at my own expense and give and exhibitions, either in the theater or on outside ground, all the receipts to be given to the sufferers most in need. Yours with sorrow.
ANNIE OAKLEY, 8 Murry street.
Mr. Cartwright has called a meeting of all who are interested in this proposition to give an exhibition for the benefit of the sufferers, at Mr. W. Bull's sporting goods' store, this even-ing. It is probable that arrangements could be made for some other attractions beside Miss Oakley's exhibition, and the reputation which Miss Oakley enjoys as a shot, coupled with the kindly feeling she displays in mak-ing the above offer would insure a very large attendance.