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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05
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Lawyers have their puns on rns,ns
profits, and perfuhers theirs on the
celebrated Chinese soap, known as
Meea Fun, bul | mean to tell you
about mean mens rF
That was a mean Duichman. that
Hans Karg. He had one beautiful
Misunderstanding daughter. who no
more resembled him than does flow.
or the root.
"Hans, how on earth do you keep
the potatoes from freesingi" asked
neighbor one morning.
"Fy, | makes Carolina shleep on
de bolatoes." answered Hans; "dat
keeps dem from freezin'i'
There was man who came into
country store with an egg, which he
wished 10 exchange for a darning
needle. To oblige him, the stores
keeper agreed to the trade. The
bargain over. the egg-dealsr asked,
"Don't You always treat when you'vs
driven a trader '--sa
"Not for so small a trade," answer
ed the merchant. a'f
"a trades trade, whether it's for
one egg or ihousandf'
Aghast at the mans meanness, the
store keeper complied, and asked.
"What will you takei"
81 like glass Of wine, with an egg
beat up in itl' answered the mean
man.
The store keeper said nothing, but
took the egg which he had just re-
celved from the man, and broke it,
Ii happened TO be a double-yoIked
egg.
"There!" exclaimed the mean man.
"Now you must give me t,Co needles,
cause that's double egg gin YOU"
And that was a very mean youth
who defined love as ga prodigal de-
sire on the part Of young man TO
pay some young woman's board"
And there was Deacon Oyerreach;
now he was so mean. he always car
ried a hen in his gig box when he
travelled, TO pick up the oats his horse
wasted in the manger, and lay an egg
for his breakfast IN the morning.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

The BEST STRIKE YEr.-It is said
that the keepers of six. cent drinking
shops in New York will "strike" for
l24 cts. drink after May lst.-
This. the Journal of Commerce well
remarks, is the best strike yet, and il
the three centers would strike for
six cents a drink, we should have no
objection. 1t would no doubt prove
very healthlul kind Of "mOral sua-
sion."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

in her presence. But there was cer-
tain expression in her eyes which seem.
ed so familiar he could not account for
il. He found himself drawn towards
her by an irresistible power, and in des-
peration he determined to declare his
passion and learn his fate. After he
made this resolution, he set out to see
her. under the impression that he cer-
tainly would be rejected; but he felt that
he must know the worst, which was bet
ter than suspense. She received him
cordially, and after great many blum.
ders, and absent minded remarks, he
commenced:
81 am afraid you will think me very
presuming. when ] tell you think Of
you very much" Here he meditated.
"No, | do not" said Beta. very en-.
couragingly.
"I love you," said he, shaking her
hand; il was not Withdrawn. "Beta,
dear Beta, may hopel" said he, raising
her hand to his lips. Beta looks nowise
displeased, and Carl thought himselfihe
happiest man alive. II was strange now
he had burst through his diffidedce, what
an ardent lover he was; and he insisted
on an early day for the wedding.
81 wish Pierre was here to see my
happiness" he said one day.
"Who is Pierre," asked Beta.
"The best friend | have"
swell, what will you say when tell
you know him, and sometimes doubt
whether love you or him better"
"Whail" SAID Carl.
81; is just so," said Beta.
so. Beta. what do You meant"
81 mean just wha. say; and he will
be here TO see you tomorrow"
SHOW do You know?"
"He told me he was coming"
80, you false-heaned woman; you
have been deceiving both him and me-"
said Carl in anger. 81 will have noth>
ing more to do with you." So saying,
he left her. .rs
The next morning Pierre called at
his cottage. 30. Carl" said he, al did
not expect such coldness from you."
"Forgive me-" said Carl; .but have
been jealous of you" He then related
his grievances TO his sympaihizing
friend.
81 am very warm and dusty" said
Pierre. twill YOU give me some water to
washl" He then shook down his curls
from under his cap. and washed bis face,
and looked very roguishly at the aston
ished Carl.
80. Beta" said he. "is it possible; and
have you done all this for love to me2-
My life, my love, what do not owe
you. You saved my life and my die
shall be devoted 10 you"
but are you not sorry 10 lose your
friend Pierre?"
al have not lost him; | have found
him; and il you were dear to me as
Pierre, You are doubly dear as Beta"
and the tears run down the manly fell
lows face, as he pressed her TO his
heart. Three days afterwards they were
married.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

REmARKABLH RELIc.---Cardinal
Wiseman, of London. during a re-.
cent tour on the continent, accepted
a Iocket containing a lock OF hair
recorded 10 have been cut from
Samson's head BY DeiiIah, and was
also shown the scissors with which
she cut it, on one OF the blades Of
which was distinctly marked "Shef-
field" s4ss
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

"What dear, good man that Gen.
Pierce must be-" observed Mrs. Para
tingIon, "the papers say bis Cabinet
are all to be confirmed on Monday
It's pleasant to think that he will
have christian associates around him.
Still don't know that it's best, to
have them all belong TO one church."
And the old lady went to sleep while
musing on so important a tepic. ssl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

SPALDrNG & ROGERS, VS.. MAJ. DEL
EVAN AND DAN RIcE.-We clip The
following report Of the recent Circus
troubles, in the New York Supreme
Court, ChieI Justice Edmonds, from
the N. Y. Herald:
AcTIoN FOR PRINTED LIBEL, April
To- Gilbert A. Spalding Us. Wtn.
lam A. DeleUan. This was an action
brough, by Mr.. Spalding, the owner
of a circus, Tor libel contained in
some vulgar and badly written and
doggereI verses, and alleged TO have
been printed and published by Dan
Rice. the proprietor of a rival estab-
lishment. The present action is bro't
against the defendant Tor exposing il
in his bar-room OF the Branch Hotel,
Bowery, where circus people resort
ed. The libel complained OF was
headed "Pills and QuiIls, or the Be-
ginning aud the End of Dan Rice's
Circus" and contained forty seven
verses. 1t charged the plaintiff and
his brother in-law, Vessel T. Van
Orden, Jr., with roguery, wanton.
ness, and several other scandalous
acts.
The defence set up by Mr.. John F.
Brady, counsel for Deleyan, is chat
The defendant received the verses in
letter from the couI.try; that he was
not aware that il was libel, and had
no malice in allowing the printed pla-
card 10 be suspended in his hotel.-
An action for the same libel is also
instituted by Mr.. Van Orden. who,
with Mr.. Spalding. is thus introduced
by the "poet:"
Kind friends. now will sing 10 you ei
OF Spalding and Van Ordeu FOO,
Two friends well known throughout the land,
Beinz joined in &C.. hand in hand.
Damages were laid at $780,
The parties agreed that the two suits
should be settled by the verdict in
the case Of Mr.. Spslding. The jury
returned verdict for the plaintiff in
each case for $500.
! !
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

A correspondent Of the Boston
Traveller says that in Florence a
man can breakfast on six cents and
dine on sixteen. A mans digestive
organs may, perhaps, be more
powerful in Florence Than here.
abouts, but we have an inkling that
twenty-five coppers would "se;
heavy on the stomach" in almost
any cnuntry-SPrIngfeH Repu6li.
can.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05
The New York Dutchman saws


The New York Dutchman says
there is one advantage in being old,
you can loaf around the house with.
out being called lasyl' and looks
forward to good deal Of enjoyment
after eighty years Is upon his head
Who but dutchman could have fsl.
len into this philosophy a7i
Ills this same dutchman, we be.
lieve, who says: a1 s
Fast horses soon tire, and fast men
are good deal like them. The
youth that "goes it strong" a, iwen-
ty, will find himself al forly-fye with
a tombstone growing out Of his
head.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

A REAsoS.-"My DEAR" said Mrs,
Dogherry 10 her daughter, "you
should not hold your dress so very
high in crossing the street." zg
"Then, ma" replied the maiden,
how shall ! ever show the beauty of
my founced pantalettes, that have
almos, ruined my eyesight TO manu-
facturei I'm sure | don't care if the
beaux do look at me-" Mrs. Dog<
berry spoke Of "the sin OF vanity
and the beauty OF decorum," and
walked of into her chamber. n
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

Lord EIienborohgIi once said to
barrister, upon his asking, in the
midst OF boring harangue, .'Is il tbs
pleasure Of the court that ! should
proceed with my statemsnts"-
"Plsasure. Mr.. has been out OF
the question for a long time, hut you
may proceed" .gs
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

The Washington Republic Propo-
ses the following; -.
"If a body which no power can
stop. meets a body which no power
can move, what would be the effect
Of collisioni" According to our
figuring, a little clicking up behindi
old horse" sssoalr1
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

PIt not unfreqnently happens
10 society that the more pleased a
man is with himself, the less pleasing
he becomes TO others.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

TIE New SILVER CoIN.-The gener-
al expectation is that the new silver
quarter dollar pieces, and dimes and
half dimes. in course Of rapid msnufac-
lure at the Philade phia mint, Will be put
into general eiscula.ion during the pres
ent week. s sl3she.r 'sei. =
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

The Journal OF Commerce says
the embalming Of human bodies has
arrived to a high degree Of periec-
ition. and is a process quite frequently
res9Ited to in New York, particu.
larly in the warm season. Il is
done by opening the large vein in
the neck, and injecting about two
quarts OF peculiar fluid into the
system. DR.. Pilote. by whom il Is
practiced. has seen bodies preserved
for twenty years 10 this manner.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

The Edinburgh Review, in a re-
cent article on British India, thu.
traces the progress Of British
supremacy in the East:
The growth Of our Indian empire,
looking first to the period when
il may be said to have taken root,
and next to the enormous exten: oil
TERRITORY and population which il
now comprises, may indeed be said
to constitute the wonders of the
world. In l757, not quite a hun.
dred years ago, England, besides
being mistress OF a few factories on
the coast Of Malabar and Coroman
dal, exercised sovereignty over 4,SS2
square miles Of territory, which she
had acquired from the Nabob OF
Bengal. In 1898. the date Of Lord
Cornwallis's permanent settlement,
upwards of 100000 square miles Of
territory, with a population little
short Of 10000, 900, acknowledged
her supremacy. The former had
grown in 1913, when the charter
was renewed, to about 100000
square miles, the latter TO 60, ,000. 900,
which again were increased in 1888
10 100000 square miles. peopled by
at least 100000 900 OF natives.-
At this day the surface extent Of
land actually contributing TO the
Indian Treasury, and managed 6y
covenanted servants of the compa-
ny, falls little short OF 100000
square miles; while the population
will be placed under rather than
above the mark il we assume that il
reaches l20,0O0,000.
But this is not all. Between Cave
Comorin and the Himaiaya noun
tains, and from Bombay TO Arracan,
there is not a principality, state or
province but is more or less connect.
ed with the British Empire BY treat
les admissive OF The superiority OF the
stranger. Thus northward of the
peninsula, extending To the centre,
we find Cashmere, Cis, Sutledge, Ne
paul; the northeast frontier States,
Rajpootna, Dude, Bundelcund; the
southwest frontier States, Berar, San
geor, Malna, and Hyderbad, with
other less important principalities; 10
the south the Mysore, the Orissa, Ia
ghireS, Travencore. &c, and TO the
west Clutch, Guzzerat and various
other petty chieltainships besides.--
All these, presenting surface ex-
tent ol upwards of 100000 square
miles, and comprising a population
which has been taken at 50, 100000
Of souls, are, for every practical pur-
pose, at the absolute disposal oi the
British Government. Some of them
are connected with it by subsidiary
treaties; that is 10 say, they supply
funds for the maintenance OF a given
number of troops, which the British
Government disciplines and officers;
others pay tribute, and undertake, in
case of war, to swell our armies with
contingents, Of which The strength is
fixed; while the residue, accepting our
protection, hold themselves bound,
when called uDOn. TO co-Operate with
US in any contest into which we may
enter. In a word, we have become
lar more extensively than could be
predicted of the most powerful Ma.
homedan Emperors, lords paramount
Of India, having vassalage under US
whose aggressive military establish
ments show muster roll, in round
numbers, OF about 100000 armed
men.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

" He who wishes 20 comprss
bend the present, and understand ihs
future, must take lessons from the
past. Tor It isihers that he finds the
roots Of the present, and the germs
oil the futures ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

To be gentseI, New YORK lady
imagines she must be pale. puny, and
consnmPtise. High spirits and rose
colored cheeks are as much iabooed
in high life as baked beans and nuns
Der three mackerel.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

Z" Good wine and handsome wo-
men are very agreeable poisons and
cause deal Of wrsicissdness TO male
nnfmals. A.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

Psrrra As GooD.-"My German
friend, how long have you been
married." HVsl, dis ting vat J.
seldom don't like to tauk apout, but
ven does, il seems 70 bo 30 long
that If never vas" k4 H1sv
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-05-05

A fellow who was being led to
execution, told the officers they
must moi take him through certain
street, lest a merchant who resided
there should arrest him for an old
debt. $50 'e'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

= The Augusta Constilutionalist of the
19th inst, announces the death Of Maj. George
L. Twiggs, prominent citizen ofGeorgia.-
He was one of the survivors on board of the
ill-fated Pulaski, wrecked in June, 1888 and
never entirely recovered from the effects of
exposure for five days and nights upon por.
ton of the wreck. Major Twiggs was the Sc.
cond son of General John Twiggs Of Revolu-
tionary memory, who was distinguished for
his patriotic services during the trying period
in the history of Georgia, and brother of Ma
ior General David Twiggs of the U. 5. Army
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

The Crystal Palace neig hborhood is rapidly
becoming worse than the Five Points. All the
low rltf,raf, rumselling bIackguardism of the
city and environs are selecting il for their ex-
ploits, especially on Sunday afternoon
crime and death-dealing bars, and the coarsest
kind of Anglo Saxon profanity prevails.
". Y. Tribune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

~ Frederick Rickmeyer was examined on
Wednesday last on charge of setting fire to
a dwelling in Baltimore county, Md, by
which two children of Mr.. Nathan II. Ware
were burnt to death. The prisoner was fully
committed 10 answer at the fall term of the
Circuit Court OF Baltimore county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

w The trial of Mail, charged with rape,
was brought to close in the Circuit Supe-
rior Court of Petersburg on Saturday evening.
The jury found the prisoner guilty Of assault
with intent to commit rape. The punish
ment, the Express states, is not less than six
nor more than twelve months confinement in
the city Jail. The Judge was to have affixed
the limit yesterday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

CHOLERA ON THE POTOMAC A correspon-
dent of the Fairfax, Va, News states, that du-
ring the fishing season the cholera broke out
upon the "Sycamore" and "Stony Point
shores of the Potomac, and continued its raw
ages until the close of the fishery. OF 50 cases,
l3 Droved fatal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

Mr. Mount, the gallant New yo,L e.
WHO astingulshed himself some time ~ ,"sn hn
rescuing several persons from . ss e.. ago py
boweIy, rs TO be presented next week ,u;,h ~ t'ie
splendid silver pitcher, which has been ,nan, .a
factured tor that purpose by order Of the rn,,r;
ceipal councils. This handsome s,imon;al n,
mas cost ABOUT eight hundred dollars. II ia
nearly two feet high, and elaborately chased
The handle is formed OF ladder, upon The sor
Of which is miniature fireman with nine : "
hose, the pipe directed to the pitcher. Al the
bottom ofthe ladder on one side is hydrant n
which the hose is attached, while on the othe,
side stands hydrant. tender, wrench in hand
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

ACCIDENTAL a battalion muster near
Greenwood, Abbeville district, s. c., MIR.
William Griffin, while standing at rest, lean
ing with both arms on the muzzle of his mus
ket, was very badly injured by the accidental
discharge of his piece. His left arm and right
hand were SO much mangled that it was
thought double amputation would be nsces-
sary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

VALUABLE SToCK.-The Charlottesville
Advocate speaks in highly complimentary
terms of the stock of milch cows belonging to
Mr.. Thos. l.. Parish, of Albemarle county,
One of them, Of the Devon and Durham
breeds, has within the last twelve months Civ.
en- birth to four calves, and has yielded, at one
milking, five gallons and three quarts of
milk ...
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

DANIEL WEBsrER.-Mr. Ball, the artist, it
is stated, has just completed full length sta
tue ofthe great American statesman, which is
said to be one of the best delineations of his
commanding figure that has ever been produ-
ced by sculptor or painter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

GREAT SPEED.-The Cincinnati express
train, on the New York and Erie Railroad, ran
from Hornellsvile to Susquehanna, On Tues.
day, distance Of 145 miles, in 16l minutes.-
The Bnghampton Republican believes this
TO be the greatest speed which has ever been
attained, for great distance, on any road in
the United States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

U. S. SHIP PRINcETos.-This steamer, hav.
ing completed her repairs end alterations at the
Gosporr,Va navy Yard, started down on Thurs
day, on trip TO the Capes, for the purpose of
testing her machinery. After proceeding as far
as Old Point, the rock shalt gave way, and she
was compelled TO remain ihere until Friday,
when she was towed up by the steamer Geor.
gia. The shaft will be replaced to-day, and
the ship will prepare for sea Immediately. Du.
ring the trial trip she made IL knots an hour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

WESTERN EDUCATIONAL party of twenty
nine females, bound for the West under the
direction of Ex-Governor Slade, were at the
Clarendon Hotel, Buffalo, on Monday. They
are to become teachers of the rising generation
out in the regions of sunset.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

THE BRITISH CoMMIssIoN.-It is reported
that the British ship of war Leander, with Lord
Ellesmere, Sir Charles LyelI, Mr. c. Went
worth Dixie, and the other members Of the
Commission to the Crystal palace, was to have
sailed on the 9TH inst. Lord Ellesmere isto be
accomp panied by Lady Ellesmere, two daugh.
tiers and two sons.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

U James Smith, belonging to Blackstone,
r. |, was run over by Boston freight train,
near Providence, last week, and his head was
severed from his body.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

Mrs. Sayles, wife Of Francis w. Sayles, Of
Boston. who was killed in the Norwalk slaugh.
ter. il is said is now insane. She was with her
husband when the accident occurred, end the
shock she experienced has bereft her of reason.
She ia the daughter of the Hon. b F.. Hallet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

Wages in Ireland, owing to the continued
exodus, has reached higher point than even
during the war. A large railroad contractor,
reports ten shillings per week, as the lowest
rale at which he can now procure laborers Oi
an ordinary class.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

The Roman Catholic church at Whitemarsh
Md.--the oldest one in the Sta,e-was des
troyed bv fire on Sunday last, together will
some adjoining buildings.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN--In the U. s. Cir.
cult Court at New Orleans, was recently de-
cided the case of the heirs Of General Lafa.
yette vs. Madame Pontalba. and seventy or
It was decided in favor of The defendants. The
claim was large tract of land.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24
ScoTTsvILLE, Albemar,e Co, Va, I

ScoTTsvILLE, Abemar,e Co, Va.,1
=, March 2sth, 1853.
Messrs Mortimer & Mowbray-Gentlemen
have been afflicted for the last eight wears with
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. sui
fering all the while with pains in the shonIdars
hip, back and side shifting from one sids to tbs
other. Palpitation of the Heart, Loss of Appetite,
Cold Sweats at night, excessive Costiyeness ON;
great Debility and Weakness 1 tried many rsma.
dies, which done me no good but rathsr arl,.
worse. Last fall was advised to try Hamp,on,.
d vegedsanle 1incture, and am happy to say It has
enjoyment of perfect health. aud take great Meas
ure in recommending the Tincture to all Afflicted
as have been. Yours, JAMES MNOEI NO''a
A severe Case of Rheumatism Cured
From a Lady near Baltimore,
LAUREL FARM, P. George Co, Md.
March Is, 1883 (
Mr. Read-Dear Sir: At your request | give
you briet statement relative to my suffering from
Infiammatory Rheumatism, and the beneficial re-
suits Of using Hampton Vegetable Tlncture.
About ten years ago, had the attack. was In.
capable OF walking, had constant excruciating pains
throughout my whole body; my limbs were con.
trscted, and was 80 sore as scarcely to allow of
being touched. For four months l was confined to
my bed passed through a course of mercurial
medicine but was unable to cit up myself, requir.
ing to be placed In sitting posture by help.
MY physician commended to me the use of
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture. obtained IL, and
by using two bottles regained my health, and am
happy to say have not had an attack since have
grateful recollections of the honest berality of my
physician, who advised the use of the Tincsure,
and thus proved himself my true friend.
This testimony give with pleasure, hoping
may call the attention of the sficted 10 the medi.
cine, which, under the divine blessing restored me
to health. Yours, HONORIA TALBOT.
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Scrofuls, Fits, &C., with
all diseases arising from impure blood are cured by
Hampton's Vegetable 1incture. Call and get
pamphlet gratis.
Sold BY strecker, Richmond; Jones & Co, Pc
tersburss DR. Cooke, Fredericksburg, and by Drug.
gisis generally. MORTIMER MOWBRAY.
my 6 Proprietors, Baltimore
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-24

Miss Emma Snodgrass. the young lady, who
has such proclvity for wearing pantaIoons
and other articles of male attire, was arrested
in Cleveland on Friday.