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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
AYERS
Compound Extract of SarsaparilIa,

the most effectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
bined from the most active remedials that have
been discovered for the expurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
system from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only Scrofula, but also those other affec-
tons which arise from it, such as ERUPTIvE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST.. ANrHoNY's FIRE,
ROSE. or ERYs1PELAs, PIMpLEs, PUsrULEs,
BLorcHEs, BLA1Ns and BoILs, TUMons, letter
and SALT RHEUM, ScALD HEAD, R1NGwoRM,
RHEUMATISM, SYPH1LIrIc and MERcURrAL DIS
EASES, DRoPsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITA.
TED OR IMPURE BLOOD. The popular belief
in "in,purity Of the blood" is founded in truth.
for scrofula is degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsapa-
rila is to purify and regenerate this vital fluid.
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
Bold Robbery.

About noon yesterday, a man entered the U.
s. Express Office when no one was present
but Mr.. Joy, and asked for package. Just as
Mr. Joy was STOPPING down to look in his
safe for the package, the man struck him
heavy blow on the head, knocking him sense
less to the floor The man then rumaged
through the safe, Selling some valuable pack
ages, as is supposed, and then left without
being observed by any one. How long Mr..
.Joy remained insensible is not known. At
- minutes past IL o'clock Mr.. Hoover enter
ed the Office, but, seeing no one, was about
going out, when he heard groan. He went
round the counter and found Mr.. Joy still in
sensible. He soon recovered, however, and
related the circumstance, describing the man
as tall, and wearing glazed ha. and white
linen coat. Mr.. Joy does not recollect the
name mentioned by the man when he asked
for package. His hurt is not serious, though
he received three heavy blows one of which
brought blood. The injury is supposed
to have been inflicted with the fist OF
brass knuckles. 1t is not known how
much money was stolen, but the sum is
thought not to be very large. One package
of $40 was found on the floor under the safe.
Men went in pursuit of the robber in several
directions, but could neither see nor hear
anything of him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
Last Lcttc~ Of Madison u. Slime.

Last Lcttc~ Of Madison B. Slime.
The following interesting letter from Mad
ison b. Slime, eldest son of John G. Slime,
was written the day before the battle at
Springfield. He is reported missing, and is
probably a prisoner in the hands Of the
enemy:
SPRINGFIELD, Aug 9th, 1861.
DEAR UNCLE II am happy to state that l
am yet able to write you few lines, and en-
Toying good health. have walked II miles
10 enjoy the privilege, and, besides, sneaked
out Of camp unsupported. We are expecting
an attack hourly, day and night, upon Spring.
field. We just arrived from march south OF
here 25 miles, where we had battle; 200 seces-
sionists killed, and lost (killed and wounded)
on our side. Co. A captured 100 lbs coffee, a
large quantity of lard, buggy worth $500.
am one of the who gained the prize. We
do not vet know how soon we will leave here.
1 believe it is intended that Springfield shall
be evacuated On the Rolla road, at Lebanon,
the secessionists are putting up breastworks.
They hoisted the secesh rag last Sunday
after our commissary train passed by. twas
miracle that they escaped being captured
with their provisions 100 wagons guarded by
only 100 men. Great excitement at this
place. A great portion of the citizens have
left, and many women and children have been
moved, particularly, to escape the dangers of
the approaching battle. | vii. be home soon
after my discharge, which will be about the
l4th. Give my respects to all the folks, and
particularly to Katy and Myers. Those cakes
are not yet forgotten, although mush is in
play. We have been on mush for about 10
DAYS; it is improving now, Respects to
to Father and Harry Nothing more
of importance. The Home Guards are now
drilling before the door, the greatest nuisance
of the age. Should one get in my way, of
comes his scalp. They are worse that rattle
snakes, and full as venomous. We have
taken about % prisoners. The foe is made
up of robbers, who are not fighting for ths
country, but to appropriate everything to thei
own use. Out of paper.
Your Nephew, MADISON B. sT1NE.
J. To Simon G. Stein. ... . y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
For tho Journal.
/" ResDectable,' ROWdfcS.

Mr. EDITOR: have always been prone,
while in company, to assume the position of a
spectator rather than that of an actor, and,
imperceptibly forgetting my own relations,
find myself studying the character Of others.
A more interesting field for an item-taker is
rarely met than that afforded at "camp meet
ing" whittier every variety of character re-
sorts. 1t is known to your readers gener-
ally that such meeting has lately been held
within a few miles of our city; and here l
found myself engaged as usual in taking
items" l found many things to laugh at,
many to admire, many that challenged pro-
found reverence, and many that called out
mingled feelings of pity and adherence.
Space will not admit of my detailing the result
of all my efforts in observation and small phi
losophy during the meeting, but drew some
conclusions, among which this one is promin-
ent, namely-that though an individual may
pass respectfully in city life, it is no Evidence
he sciU behare decentiy at a camp-meeting.
For instance, young gentlemen of the city
who are received into good society and have
the confidence of the best citizens; who are
extremely polite in the parlor or behind the
counter, and gallant as Chesterfield; when at
camp-meeting, Notwithstanding the rules of
the meeting, and the earnest request Of the
minister in charge, will disturb the devotions
by walking, talking, standing in groups and
laughing and smoking tobacco within the area
devoted to divine worship. Others again will
drive their teams within this area, where their
horses surpass them in decent behavior. One
of the most shameful disturbances the wor-
shipful suffered was roo, in which the edit
or of the ReuieD was prominent. And al
though he expected to escape censure by con-
cealing his identity, he was recognized; and
when minister was endcavoring to quell
light, between two young men, this redoubted
editor stepped forward and swore the fighting
parties should not be interfered with. But
when the minister mentioned the name "king"
md was about to arrest his editorship, he
awned and catered like puppy.
single out this item first because of its
and secondly because it so forcibly
proves my proposition, that though an indi-
'idual may pass respectfully in city life, it is
10 evidence he will behave decently at camp
netting"
These are some of the things that render
he actors objects of pity and adherence.
OBSERVER.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

CAvALRY.-At a meeting Of the Lake
Light Horse Company, Capt. Stevenson pre-
siding, there being present VIM. Iundy, of
Atalissa, and Capt. Clover, of summit, each
a company, it was voted to
meet at the court house on Saturday, August
Oath, at 2 o'clock P NJ, to consolidate the
three into one organization for immediate
service. R, lis of enlistment will be left at
he Faust printing Office, Muscatinc, with
J. W. Eystra, and at the Atalissa postofice.
CuAs. S. MILLAR, Orderly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
ESTRAY MARE.

TAKEN up by J. J. Russell at Farport, Muscatine
an estray Mare described as follows some small yell
low sorre mare branded on the left shoulder with
mark rather resembling the letter (T) slight black
stripes round her fore legs and star in the forehead
white spot the right side of the neck under the
supposed to lie collar mark about six years old. A
true copy of the Justices return.
c. 8 FOSTER, Clerk Board of Supervisors.
By RICHARD CvDLE, Deputy.
July Goth, 1861
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
D. 8. ROWE.

A TALISSA, MUSCATlNE COUNTY, IOWA.
II tenders his services, PROFESSIONALLY as
and Surgeon, to the citizens Of Atassa and
ing country. Calls attended to promptly
PRIcEs.-Vist, Medicine and Prescr ption in tow,
day night, S1,00.
If the becomes proracted reasonable charges nv
the day.
Mileage day night 30 CENTS or as It is reckonsa 1,
ONE countries e,cu % cents
Med'inr shi Prescription, 10 tho country, from 50
Obstetrical cases, (no e-tros,) $500
In such case no charge for mileage for the first three
All surgical cases in the proportion as the above
deduction OF rs per will be made in nll cases
where payment is made within one month after services
rendered. O-
Ihough the above is fair statement of charges,
yet all accounts, where circumstances would seem to
demandit, are subject to favorable consideration.
Atalssa July 18th, 1s6O-wtf.
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CASH OR PRODUCE.

LII persons indebted to me by note account will
"A please tie the on or before the LIST day of
September next intend to place in the hands Of An
Attorney all notes and accounts dine settled
above. g. EN- WHICHER
Muscstine. August 22d. 1861 .dltaw2w.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

The EXPRESS ROBBERY No clue has been
found to the perpetrator of this bold and
>dastardly affair. The amount of money taken
by him is supposed to be $4s7. Mr.. Joy is
so far recovered as to attend to his business.
The Davenport Gazette says sheriff Thor
;ington thinks $sae robber is one Norfet Oxford,
who murdered two men in Hennepin county,
Minnesota, on the 30th ult., and escaped from
thence. He is described as about 80 years
of age, quite Aeshy, 5 feet 10 inches in
height, hair and whiskers black and cut short
full face, low and broad forehead, dark haze
eyes, very dark complexion, supposed to b'
one quarter negro, accent African. .ss
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

ScorT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
We have received from our neighbor of the
Davenport Democrat a complimentary ticket
and polite invitation to attend the next Fair
of this Society, to be held at Davenport, COM
mencing on the 9th and continuing till the
18th prox. This fair is open to all the world,
and promises to be the best County Fair in
the State for 1860. Two Thousand dollars are
to be distributed in premiums. The premi-
ums on horses of speed and blood range from
S25 to 800.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
Just Received and In Store,

60 Hogsheads of Sugar
122 Barrels, Halves and Quarters, Belcher's
sugar House MOlasses, for sale cheap to the
trade, by GAKRETTSON 4 WILEY.
Muscatipe, May 81, 61. d&wtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
To Consumptives.

The subscriber will cheerfuly send free OF charge to
all who desire it, tho copy of SIMPLE RECIPE by which
he was cured of that dire disease Consumption.
Sufferers with CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, or
any lung affection, he sincerely hopes will try this Re-
cipe, well Satisfied if they do they will be more
than satisfied with tho result Thankful for his
complete restoration he is anxious to place the hands
of every sufferer the of Those wishing the
recipe with full directions, g.: will please call
address REV. WIN. s. ALLEN,
No. GO John Street, New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
5000 New Troops will be in Wash
ingtOn by Saturday.

Troops are being forwarded in great num-
bers by every conveyance, and by Saturday
next, about $4,000, in addition to those al.
ready there, will be in the Capital from the
ten States just called on by the Secretary of
War. Enlistments are now made rapidly,
the Secretary's order having given it fresh
stimulus
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
W The following very sensible resolu-

W The following very sensible resolu-
ton was passed with others. at the late ses-
SION of the Rhode Island general assembly {:
"Resolvcd. That in the present crisis of
our public affairs there ouSh to be full and
sincere union Of all political parties, in sup
port Of the constitutIonally elected govern
ment of the United States; and that this gen.
eral assembly pledges to the president of the
United States the best exertions Of the gov
eminent and people Of Rhode Islanl and it's
entire resources, for the preservation of the
Union'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
Mothers Read This.

Mothers, Read This.
The following ia extract from letter written by the
past ola Baptist Church to the ournal and Mesen
ger" Cincinnati Ohio, and speaks volumes in favor of
that word-renowned medcine-Mss. WINsLo VS. SoorH-
ING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINa:
awe advertisement in your columns Of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Now never said word
in favor of patent medicines before in life but we
feel compelled to to your readers, that this is
humbug-ace haze tried and kno,c to be all claims
1t is probably of the most successful medicines Of
the day, because it is of the best And those our
supply" My1, '61.d1y.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
Money Wanted.

Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin and all deprecia.
ted Illinois money, wanted by
WEED, BR1DGMAH 4 KENT.
Muscatine, June 9Th, 1861.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

The NJ. & N. R. Il. is progressing west
warl slowly. There are from five to eight
men at work laying the track, which is now
completed about six miles west.-Maren 90
Democrat.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, &C
Hnocot;ro Do

STATE UF IOWA, &c
Muscatine County. 3D.
To Fanny Maudlin
VOU are hereby notified that there will be on file on
before the 10th day ugust 1861 in the office of
the Clerk of the District Court Muscatne County,
State Of Iowa. petition of Solomon Maudln claiming
Of you divorce, for reason of adultery and wfu de-
serton and continued absence than two years.
as will more fully appear by reference said petition
Now unless you appear thereto and defend on or be-
fore of the second day of the term of said
Court, commencing on the third Monday of October,
A. d. 1861, default will be entered against you and
. decree rendered thereon.
D. c. CLOUD, Solicitor for Plaintiff
August 9Th. 1861 w4w.-Prnters fee S.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

- Hope. 'E
POETRY OF pHYslc
Let the sick to Herrick go,
Who'd be i'll I'd like to know7
Such cures his pills do make
Smiles, lovely s;pi!as, shall deck the brow
Where gi"omipess is rsniart noW,
And hope anew shall w.te,
Herricks matchess Piiis turtle the eonie with tbo;
res. This is the they use them. Large bor.s
Csc, boxes 81. See sdver:isemc mt on Sd page NOV
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
4 p yca'aAs. MOTTO; e..
The Blood ia the Life,

The Blood is the Life.
No shall the poor sufferers in country Ian
guish, their constitutions racked and torn by strong
and dangerous mineral medicines; they will come to
the fountain of health found in simple herbs ami
from natures storehouse. THE MOUNTAIN HERB
PILLS, of innocent mountain plants composed will
reach and stop their Distress and the blood,
newed and to carry through the body the se
ments of health building up the broken constitution
and carrying life and health, where but for them would
have been the wreck of hopethe feeble of suffer-
ing at last ended by the cold hand Of DEATH Do
prejudice your better do not lot your
despair after trying everything else prevent you from
trying these. The blood must be pure and then sick
impossible. What great and yet simple truth
is this it appeals to the of all it 10 the
great key stone of the healing art JUDsON'S NOUN
TAIN HERB PILLS will purify and cleanse it a. sure
as the sun will rise tomorrow.
Judssn's Mountain Herb sls sold by all Medicine
Dealers. August l, I'm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

AZ There are now about eight hundred
and fifty men at Camp Mcclellan. and more
are daily expected. The organization of the
camp is gong on as fast as possible.-Dau-
enp0rt Democrat 21st.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
NOTICE To RnTInERS

NOTICE Is hereby given that sealed proposals will be
~ received until tho eighth day OF September next
for the erection of School House In Sub No
late No. ~ The plan and specifications can be seen at
the office Of the Secretary Orchard Cade OF the Town.
ship District Board.
BY order Of the building Committee.
j. G HENRY LITTLE,
JOHN BARNARD.
JEREMIAH GREINER
Muscatfpe Aupust 13,i 1851 -dawlt
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

~ The Iowa Second Regiment has aban-
doned Birds Point. 1t embarked on the
Memphis and was left at Sulphur Springs,
where it has gone temporarily into camp.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
NOTICE IN TIME.

LII those knowing themselves indebted to us by note
book account otherwise, requested to settle
the same by or before the LIST day of October next
we want and must have pay that we can pay 9TH
ers, ana will have 1t wherever we can get it. Those
whose have been running one two and three
years will please take notice.
WORRALL WATERMAN
Atalissa, Iowa, August LIST, 1861 Twin.
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FOR SALE.

A TEAM, 1.-TWO HORSES, WAGON AND HAIR.
"A MESSY for cash time with approved security
GARRETTSON WILEY.
Muscatine Aug goth. 1S6l-daw1t
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LOST

this city, between the city and the place of Samu
ell Folsom, four miles south the graded road, a
silver lever watch, open face, without chain. The
binder will be literally rewarded by returning it to this
Office. TAup 90 daw It.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
~ Hone. ~-,

Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri ION
ey wanted by GARRErrSoN & WILEY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

A SIMPLE SALvE FOR SOLDIERS FEET IN
MARcH1Na.-The Scientific american has
received the following receipt for makingan
excellent composition for amounting the feet
of soldiers during long marching: Take
equal parts of gum camphor, oliye oil and
pure beeswax, and mig them together warm
until they are unied and become salve.-
At night wash the feet we'll, dry them, and
then apply this salve, and ut on clean
stockings and sleep with them on. Next day
your feet will be in excellent trim for march
in0
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED. appoint
ment of the editor Of this paper as postmas-
ter was confirmed by the Senate on the 10th
of July. The appointment was not made
till after the close of the regular session
hence the delay in confirmin. the same.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
ALLEN BROOMHALL.

4 TT0RNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, JUSTICE
y of the Peace and Notary Public, Atalissa Muacs
tine county Iowa. Will practice in the District Courta
of Muscatine, Scott, Cedar, Louisa Washington and
ions. fJsu. N.sS1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
BRYAN'S
MONIC WATERS.

TlHE Original Medicine, established in 1884, and first
article of the kind introduced under the
of PrLMoNIc WATERS" in this or any other country
inc can be known by the name BRYAN being stamped
on each WAFER.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult Breathing.
Brysn's Pu,nonie Waters
Relieve Splitting of Blood, Pains in the Chests.
Rryaas Pslmonic Wafsrs
Relieve Incipient Consumption, Lung Diseases.
Bryan's P1lnonic Waters
Relieve Irritation of the Uvula and Tonsils.
Bryan's Pulmosie Waters
Relieve the above Complaints in Ten Minutes.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters.
Are blessing to all Glasses and Constitutions.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters.
Are adapted to vocalists and Public Speakers
Bryan's Pamonic Waters.
Are in simple form and pleasant to the taste.
Bryan's Pulmomic Waters.
Not only relieve, but effect rapid and lasting cures
Bryan's Palmonic Waters
Are warranted to give satisfaction to every one.
No family should he without box of
Bryon's Pulmonic Waters
in the house.
No traveller should be without a supply of
BryaS's Palmonic Waters
in his pocket.
No person will object to give for
Rryan's Palmonic Waters
twenty-five Cents.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor,
Rochester, New York.
Sold by j. D. Dougherty, Muscatine, and all goo
Druggists everywhere. NOV. 9, 80.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

FIVE OUT OF SEvEN.-Hon. VIM. Lundy
of Atalissa, informs us that of seven recruits
brought by him from his neighborhood last
April, for Capt. Masons company, one was
killed and four wounded at Springfield. His
own son and the son of E. T. S. Schenck,
Esq, escaped unhurt. Goshen township has
done nobly and suffered much.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

AGREEABLE PRESENT. Monday, Master
Eddie Laquatt, son Of jeremiah Laquatt
brought into our Office basket of the finest
cultivated plums we have seen this season.
His father raised several bushels this year.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

FRE1GHT.-The NJ. & NJ. R. R. cannot pro-
cure a sufficient number of cars just now to
carry away the grain awaiting shipment. At
least sixty more freight cars might be used
daily if they could be had. Such rush has
scarcely ever before been experienced on this
road. The times must be getting better
Whose fault is it? Surely not Lincoln's!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

NEW BUILDING. J. G. Evans is put
ting up frame building on the vacant lot
next to the Post Office. He designs fitting
it up for daguerrean room.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

The RETURNING VoLUNTEERs.-We do not
expect our volunteers home before Saturday
morning. A dispatch has been received stating
that they would leave Wednesday (this) even
ing. Ofcourse they will have generous whole
souled welcome on their return. The boys
have done nobly, and their friends are proud
of them.
P. S.-A dispatch was received from Capt.
Cummins, last evening, stating they would
start in few days, and would give notice.
This leaves the time of arrival in doubt
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

TEACHERS AssoCIArIoN.-The present SEES
sion of this body is much better attended
than any previous one. Over hundred
members are here from abroad, most of them
ladies. They appear to be having pleasant
and profitable time
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

It'll REGIMENr.-Mr S. G. Hill, who return
ed from st. Louis yesterday, informs lis that
the statement in the ST. Louis Democrat that
the 9TH Iowa regiment had gone to Rolla, is
incorrect. They were sent out on the Iron
Mountain Railroad, and at last accounts were
at Pilot knCh
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-23

W Lamenting upon the misery of the
times. New York paper says the saddest
sight is revealed by walk at night through
the upper wards of the city. Troops Of
young girls are there to be seen. walking the
streets-for bread; not cunning. or bold. or
brazen, but shy, frightened seamstresses.
shop girls, and but recently respectable do
mestics, who, now, without home, employ
ment or friends, see but one desperate step
between where they stand and starvation.