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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Interesting Case Of Conscience.

In 1866, New York merchant re
ceived through the post office letter
written in a disguised hand, as fol-
lows: - eer
III owe the firm of ---$ -
which [ stole aud am anxious to pay.
L hope to tell you of 1t personally
some day. In the meantime I will
mail you $40 week. commencing
the lst ofeJuly, till paid, interest aud
principal, $1,000. y* n.
Do not try to discover me. / send $40
now; If you accept please advertise
in the Herald Personals and sign
yourself X. Y. H."
The merchant replied as requested.
Every week from that date, an en-
velope was received through the
mail, enclosing $40, with no other
writing but the number of the pay.
ment, until the two hundredth pay
ment was received, with the follow
ing lines written In the same dis
guised hand: a a'st
"Two hundredth payment. l send
$40 more; If you have got them all
please advertise in the Herald per-
sonal. - Ifnet, please advertise how
many are lost, aud Twill send them.
The merchant replied: "Two
hundredth payinenti is received. All
right. Come and see me and your
name shall be strictly confidential." !"
a few weeks after this a young
man met this merchant on the side
walk, and handed him copy of the
New York Herald, pointing out the
advertisement under the head Of
personals" /" and with milling
voice said: II am the person who
wronged you while In your employ,
and have been making my weekly
payments 10 you until l have paid
the debt, which | hope God has for~
giveu,n te ha# a.asaasa.e Ea 4aa aa.r ea
"Neyer was my surprise greater"
says the merchant. who communicate
ed this fact, 'than 10 stand before the
individual who had for two hundred
weeks. without fail, paid me out OF
his earnings the amount he had taxi
en- from me, and he one Of whom L
never had the least suspicion"
Such an instance OF continued
steadfastness OF purpose and unos-
Is evidence or true peni-
tence and thorough reform.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
-There Il .aid to ha No nroh.h,,

There issaid, TO be no probability
Lthst 1lrs. gair will be -pAfdoasd, as
her vanity has led her 70 believe. She
has pridsd hersslf that her pretty face
and form. would dissuads the authori-
tiesfrom executing the sentence Of the
law In her case, but quite likely the
Governor Of the State knows moth
Ing OF her assumed blandishments ts,
and IL he did, would not pervsrt JUS
tice with false galIantry. = ss
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
IowalAgricultural College.

s, Hon. r.. A. Richardson called ON
us on Saturday last as he was return
ing from Ames, whittier he had been
10 attend q meeting Of the Board Of
Directors of Iowa's pride, her Agri-
cultural College. We are under last
ing obligations to Mr.. II. for papers
and facts put In our possession from
which we CLEAN the following: Hon.
0rables II. A. Richardson, B. y. Cue,
VIM. Lundy, Chas. Foster, j. Ii.
GrinnelI, S. Foster and w. Duane
Wilson were among the early and
enthusiastic friends OF the enterprise,
and it was mainly through their ef.
forts that Its establishment was fine
ly secured. In 1859, q farm of six
hundred and forty acres was pur.
chased In Story county, on the line
of the Northwestern Railway for the
use of the College. In 1852, Con-
gress passed n law by the terms OF
which this College received public
tsnds tn the amount ef IN, ,8Ds axes |;
about tLetilne the ex Experimental farm
was selected and located In Story Co. +,
the citiSofIs of Story aad Boone coun.
tles contributsd In moesy, bonds and
lands the sum Of $20, ,365 fokt benz
efit of the College, The total appro-
priRtions by the State since the
founding of the College have been
$254, 800. IL
The farm buildings consist of q
two-story brick house 4Ox8O feet, the
residence of the superintendent, a
stock barn 42x72 feet, q brick horse
barn 30x40 feet, besides sheds for
tools. stock, DC.
The orchard consists Of about 800
trees Of the harder sorts Of apples
set ut distance of rs feet apart
there are near 10000 evergreens and
deciduous trees In the nursery which
are TO be used In filling the park.
The College building is 7lxl5l feet
four st0ries high besides basement -
The last Legislature provided for tho
building Of two wings, which, when
completed, will make the aggregate
accommodation of the College suiii-
cient for 220 students. The whole
number Of different students during
the last year, has been 2l8 sixty one
counties have been represented dur
Ing the year by students vt the Col
lege. The library now consists OF
223S volumes. 4s4 -
Our space forbids further extracts
at this time. At some future time,
we may again call attention 10 this
institution.-Cserm0rt Paper.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

We heartily commend the follow.
Ing bit Of good advice, from the
Nottingham, to the attention oi
employees
Lay down ~ q foundation rule,
that You will be faithful In that
which Ii least Pick up the loose
nails, bits Of twine, clean wrapping
paper, and put them In their places
Be ready to throw la an odd hall
hour or IN hours time, when u will
be an accomodation, and don't seem
to make merit OF II. Do 1t heartily,
Though not word be spoken, be
sure that your employer will make Z
note Of 1t. Make yourself indispsns-
able to him. and he will lose many
OF the opposite kind before he will
part with you.
Those young men who watch the
time to see the second their working
hour is up-who leave, no matter
Whist state the work IL In, st precise
ly the instant-who calculate the ex-
ira amount they can slight their
work, sad not get reported d-whs are
lavishing Of their employers goods,
will always be first TO receive notice
that times are dull and their ssrvices
are no longer required"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Three Wives I'm Twelve Months.

The Waterbury, Conn, AMERICAN
says that In the historical sketches of
the town Of Watertown. Conn, can
be found the following records: b
"Died, Jan. IA, 1913, Betsey, second
wife Of James Merriam. a' @t.'s ea
"Died, Nov. IL, 1913, Abigaii, third
wife Of Jas. Merriam ea '''tt3 -.
Our informant adds: "The precise
date when No. was installed Is not
definitely known. but the writer,
who was younga ut the time, recollects
1t was said that Mr.. Merriam lived
with the three wives with twelve
months" ,-....s.-,.. .-..-
This reminds us of the cemetery In
New London county. where is lot
containing five graves, one in the
center, the Others near by at the four
points of the compass. The inscrlp.
tion the latter read respectively, after
the names of the deceased, "My I.
Wife," "My III. Wife," "My III.
Wife," "My IIII. Wife," while the
central stone bears the brief but eio-
qnent expression, "Our Husband."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
General Directory.
v,TDRoAD TIVE TABLE.

RAILROAD TIIE TABLE.
ILLINOIS cENTRAL--IowA DIVISION.
DAY rAssENeHr GoINe EAST. 30
Leave Sioux City $50 A. NJ, arrives at Cedar
Falls 4;43 p. NJ, Dubuque $3.50 r. NJ, Chicago
DAY rassEseER GONG WEST.
Leave Chicago 900 p. NJ, arrive at Dubuqne rs
5:15 p. M.
NIGHT PASSENGER GOING WEST.
Leave Chicago 900 A. NJ, leave Dubuque 7:s5
P NJ, arrive at Cedar Falls las A. NJ, Sioux City
Srsrrrr rassEseER GOING EAST. # ~
Leave IT Dodge $40 p. NJ, srise al Cedar
Falls 1o:1i r. M Dubuque $40 AN Chicago
FREIGHT
Going east, leave Cedar Falls at 3.Os p. Nj. Go.
ing west, passes Cedar Falls at S:07 A. NJ.
CEDAR FAILS AND MINNESOTA.
Going north, leave the junction at 1875 p NJ
and 1:35 A. NJ. Returning, arrive at junction at
s. A. JoSsELYN, Station Agent.
BURLINGTON, GEAR RAPIDS MINI. 4
CEDAR RAPIDS ACCOMMODATION.
Leaves Cedar Fails at sos p. M. Arrives at
Cedar Rapids 7:45 p. NJ.
Cedar Falls ccommodation.-Leavea Cedar
Rspids at $40 A, M: Arrives at Cedar Falls 1905
Il. NJ. Makes connections at Cedar Rapids with
the Northwestern.
ia DAY EXPRESS.
Leaves Burlington S:25 A. NJ. arrives at Cedar
Falls at 455 7. NJ. Leaves Cedar Falls at 4 A. NJ
Arrives at Burlington 1925 p. NJ. Makes connec-
tions at Cedar Rapids both ways.
@ = FRsieHr- --GoiNe SOUTH. ~
Leaves Cedar Falls at $40 A, M Arrives at
Burliegton at 9:15 p. M.
FREIeHT-GoINa NORTH. 81 .si
Leaves Burlington at 1905 A. NJ; Arrives at
Cedar Falls at 1910 A. N. s.-..s-..
~ ~ q. d. ADAMS. station Agent
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

JEFFERSON DAVIS Ii getting kissed
by the pretty Southern girls. There
Is something I'm that certainly. The
sly old rogue--he completed his esd
year on the Sd Of June--counted on
the kissing when he took 10 kicking
and he has not been disappointed -
Southern women are all secessionists
and hate the Union as II 1t were
strong poison. The civil war would
be revived ut once, were their sweet
voices to determine the question. It
is fortunate for the country that wo-
man suffrage hasn't been established
at the South, or IL would be ell up
with the country's peace.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
The Tama 0Gfi.en ..v..

The TamA Otisen says: "Ths
wheat crop In the county does not
promise - well AZ 10 did two or three
weeks ago; there are many yellow
spots in some nelds. especially 10 this
true In the uortherp portion Of tho
county. The csNse OF the mischief
II unknown. Some have attributed
10 to the dry weather. but We doabt
u v has been dry snough % proiuos
such an effect,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Board Of Superyisors-.-yune Sension,

Board Of Supervisors---June Session
Board OF Supervisors convened a
the Court House. June. s, 1871, at ,
A. M. Members all present.
Numerous petitions and claim,
were presented, aud passed to IN,
proper order. s#sa ssn6
The following cases were received
roads and disposed OF as Indicated:
LaDdwehr Read, No. $50. ~ .
Mitchell Road, No. S64.
Koch Road road No. $40. ata
Action of Auditor In ESTABLISHING
said roads approved. II
Spencer road, No. 387.
Claim Of Samuel Gibson considered
and the Auditor instructed to ap.
point appraisers. Continued.
Koch Road, No. $50. ..
Action Of auditor In vacating this
road approved. eu
Thompson Road, No. 374. uea#
Sweetman Road, No. a75.
Logan Road, No. 377.
Bonds approved, and Auditor In.
structed to appoint commissioner
and fix time for viewing roads.
The following official bonds were
approved:
W.T.. v. Ladd, Justice Of the peace
Lincoln, ls al# 4
Julius p. King, constable, Benn.
ington. 'u swfa agt.#aas .#t
The Auditor made the following
reports of the receipts and loans oi
the permanent School Fund, from,
April Bel TO June 1, 1871: ..5E
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

TT Is announced on excellent au-
thority that more than half q amillion
pounds OF willow leaf were made up
at Shanghai last season and palmed
of as green tea. The willow leaf, rs
prepared, cannot be distinguished
from green tea by the eye; but to
cover the difference in taste, 1t has
been mixed with tea before being
sold. IT can be produced at D cost OF
about four cents pound, and can be
used In the proportion of twenty or
forty per cent Of the whole mixture
so that 1t can be easily seen what a
profit the '.little game" can be made
to represent 10 the seller.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

The next Methodist Episcopal
General Conferences will. II IL sup
posed, have 10 elect Ave or six new
Bishops, and consequently there isa
great deal Of talk among the Method
lists a. TO the men on whom the hon
or n likely To fall. Among those
whose election Is deemed almost Ger,
tain Ii the Ray. Ersstus q. Haven,
ID. D., formerly President OF Mishi-
gan University.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Generaltties.

aH Generaltties.
The Milwankee 4 st. Paul Rail,
road Company have determined TO
construct branch Of their road to
Chicago.
m. Theirs states that "ths Re-
publican Goverhmsnt must have .
fair trial Ia France. Sn4isi slaall@k
1T IL reported that Woodhall 4
Clafiia, tho female brokers, have
sued Henry Ward Beeeher. ~ editor
Of the Christtan Union, for libel, lay
Ing damages at $3.50. 900.
The young ladies IN New Haven
are learning to play the violin. The
idea OF having four strings 10 their
bow Is facinating,
"A Cleveland merchant lately re-
ceived q package labclsd.. II box
Tom. CATS" II took him some time
to decipher the fact that the inscrip-
tion meant box of tomato oatsup.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Central K. r. of Iowa

htkFkE Gtf connection. EHfE
MASON CITY, with Milwaukee and Saint Paul
Railway, direct to Duluth, Minneapolis, st. Paul
and saltwater, Milwaukee, Madison, lacrosse
McGregor and North Western Iowa.
AcKLEY, with Illinois Central r. r. for Du-
bugue, Freeport, TT. Dodge and Sioux City
MARsHALLrowS, with Chicago and North w est
ern r. H. Tor Cedar Rapids, .Clinton, Dixon, Chi
cag0, Boone and Omaha
GRINNELL, with Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cifc X. r. for Chicago, IaSalie, Rock Island,
Davenport lewa City, Des Moines. Omaha and
keokuk, Warsaw, Jacksonville and Southern
Illinois, -
ALBIA. with Burlington and Missouri River
Railway fer st. Louis, Omaha, st. Joseph, Kansas
City Leavenworth, Burlington, Quincy, Gales
burg, Peoria and Chicago.
G. G. GILMAN,
sge4. 81 General Superintendent.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

au.....s-... FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1871.
Board convened pursuant TO ad.
journment Pressnt--Messrs. Wealth
erwax and Close. ..-.-
The record of the proceedings ON
June 9th were real and approved.
Several petitions aud communica-
tions were received, asking for reduc-
lion Of Individual assessments.
The Board then proceeded 10 the
examination OF claims. .'ta lsEa
Adjourned I'LL ~ O'clock p. m.
.slt, ,g.r@t. APTERNooE. III a
/ Board convened pursuant to ad-
journment. Present Messrs. Wealth
erwax and CIose- ...'' ...a. .''. l .-
The Examination Of claims con.
tiRued. tagrH aaa#aH ug ae.
Adjourned Till 81 =. m. Tomorrow.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

RAINIER, HOUSE, CARRIAGE AND
N Sign Painter, has taken r. Wild's place at
Cedar Falls and win give entire satisfaction to all
Who entrust him with work In his line OF business.
!. shop oyer Fosdick's wagon shop Paper hanging
ready done ON short notice ( - - f ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

The undersigned appraisers OF
swamp lands, do hereby certify that
they have examined tho unsoId
swamp lands In said county and ap,
praised the same as followst
+ sssS;:s + sss;si $:s,, GAY Appt.l..'..
Report adopted.
Mr.. Weatherwax moved that tba
auditor be Instructed to offer said
sawmp lands at public sale ut the
Court House. on Saturday, the Gath
of June. 1871.
Terms, one third down, one third
In one year, and one third In two
years, with interest at ten per cent.
per annum, payable annually; and
II not sold at public sale. that he offer
the same ut private sale, aud that he
be authorized to make deeds for said
lands when sold. Eataf
Carried. .sI nwa.1
A communication received from
w. +. Brown, concerning the pur-
chase of two lots for the uss of the
county, was laid over till the next
sessioa. Gns If
Mr.. estherwax moved that
Babcock Fire Extinguisher be pyr-
chased Of w. II. Cromb,e, for eSs,
and that the auditor be instructed to
issue warrant for the amount on re-
ceipt Of the machine. af
| Carried. ajia HtE
Messrs. Van Sann and
Weathsrwax.
| Nay-Mr. Closs. ~
| Adjourned till tomorrow at 81
| o'clock A. M. - .ssy
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

On motion Of Mr.. Weatherwax, q.
b. Goodrich was allowed $3.50, bal
ance on bill presented ct January
session. ..st
Adjourned till Monday June 18th,
at 81 o'clock A. M. s.s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
Adjournsd I'LL 81 =. m. to-mor.ow
SATURDAY. JUNE 10.

Board convened pursuant TO ad~
Journmeat., Msmbsrs ell present.
The record Of proceedings ON FRI
day was read and approved.
The Auditor made the following
report Of county Indebtedness, and
of warrants ivued under general res
olutions: 49,. -... "A
COUNTY WARRANTS.
Outstanding last report ''
Issued sincs last report ,oA y .,z.o a.
pssS ~ ~ " lsz,s n
Ba0no NO outstand'g. Z Tss u
- f0oR wARRAyTA lsG1
sS i.sas2 ass since ~. reports ~ ~ = aamaa
-e 6is4 u
~a"sN haBfs aa#He Wlas4G
~ BRIDGE WARRANTS.
6.sssi,:a l::sss :,Pes e .'' report Y y Z Z
BOUNTY WARRANTS.
I. A:ssIss med sines iass report 500
.f8tf JUDGMENTS. ~
insp iGsp:as and ss: ss..: .'sss:; sssssa. isss e 3
Trsasssrsd 70 funded In
r.ia ' since =. report, l iss u u -
FUNDED INCONSISTENCIES
Warrants outstanding
,sas Jas report sscss ~
meat account i0a4 ~
Cancelled since iss. report, siN il
Balance old wnrsnts
outstanding, SiaaG q
s BONDS.
oSa.sis;nding Ssa an last report. $4,000 g
Nov outstanding, sssaD %
1871, sliGs 70
Warrants issued since last report In
accordance with general resolutions
Of the Board Of Supervisors:
e E ss:se: ssssa:. o election ~ u g 3
For Gopher bounty, .gEfs~ S99 70
For Woh bounty. IS %
For Auditors salary, E33 -
For Redemption Cedar vsils iot. II %
Total, esoss 70
Report accepted; ~ n
In the. matter Of the vacation Of q
part Of the Merwin Road on petitioa
Of 8. r.. Bralnard st als. J. II. Pres
ton Esq, appeared for the petitioners
and G. r. Couch, ESQ. for the oppo-
sition. several witnesses were ex-
anined.
Adjourned tiii II o'clock p. u.
AFTERHo0N.
Board convened pursuant 70 ~
tournament. Members ell present.
Examination of witnesses In the
matter Of the Merwin Road c0nsin-
ued. and ths case submitted by Az
tofneys without argumsnt.
Me-. Van 6suu moved that the
prayer Of ths petitioasrs for ths vsca-
tion Of part Of the Msrwin Road be
not granted.
Motion esrsisd. HI
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
AFTERNOON,

Board convened pursuant to ad'
journment. Members all present.
The claims and accounts were au.
dited as follows .i"'s- 3as
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
WIT = . q VT 9 3 IIVI
NUMBER IL.

The following claims were ex-
amined and audited
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

/ MONDAY, JUNE IL.
Board convened pursuant to sd.
journment. Members aR present.
i The record OF proceedings on Sat.
urday was read and approved.
The poor accounts were audited as
follows:
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

DEALERS IN LEATHER, SADDLERY
&C.. Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cash paid for hides.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
e. BAk z r.,

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAIN
IL ter and Paper Hanger, Shop ON First st.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
1, w. WARREN, m. D

I. W. WARREN, NJ. D. = =
OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
" to the people of Cedar Falls and vicinity. OF
6ceat Kelloggfs Drug Store. Residence ON 2nd
street, between Washington and Clay ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

The Insurance Agency
l.9A 4 HG.F s8.:. a..g
PAYS IRIS I'SsHS
'a~t} .a~ 81. #..,..s +
p r o NJ PITY
u ID ~ -ANSDD-- . "a "
FQUITA-BLY!
See that your property Is insured in one of the
s following companies.
See their Record and K now them
by their Deeds.
ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
Iospsss pSiS in csd:l Fails: over $500
PHENIX. OF HARTFORD.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

Fifteen bachelors III .Avoca, with
incomes ranging from 81, 800 to IS 900.
advertise for wife apiece, In the
Delta. ''
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
VIM. ROBINSON, M. o.,
Mrs. A. GIBSON,
a. C. DAVIES

EASHIONABLE TAILOR, FOUR
u Doors south OF Coles Drug Store, Cedar Falls
owa. Repairs neatly and promptly executed on
he most reasonable terms
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

8. WANDER VAART,
physician AND SURGEON, LATE
IL Surgeon Of the 2eth Wisconsin Volunteers,
Office at Wise Il Bryant's drug store. Residence
corner of Maid and I2th streets. 1876
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
4 nEEA 3 .

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
N and Land Agent, will give Special Attention
% Buying and Selling Real Estate in Butler and
irundy counties on Commission, Furnish ADstrcts
d Title, and Pay Taxes for Nonresidcnts, Par.
esrsburg, Butler County Iowa, 93S
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

Loans examined and approved and
report adeptsd. ss t.... .aaagt
Board adjourned TIL I o'clock p,
- HHssaad
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
AIoNzo CONVERSE,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A Law and Collection Agent, New Hartford,
Butler County, Iowa. W. Z az - y10n40y1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23
fRiDAY, JUNE 9, Is

Board adjourned ill Friday, June
7th, at . A. NJ. ,....
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

s. lit Is stated that about two.car
loads of immigrants week pass ever
the Iowa Division of the Illinois
Central Railroad. HEsE e5 ##E
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-23

LORILLARD, OF NEW YORK,
Capital over. ........... Al a 90. 600
Losses paid in Cedar Falls. over. $4,000
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-20

gone three rod his heels flew out, and
down he went, his goggles flying in one
direction, and his book in anotherl John
athan had got on SO much steam that he
couldnt'stop hisself jest where he want
ed to, so he stuck his fishing pole into the
snow and it broke short of, and throwed
him up full ten feet into the air. And
when he lit he went rite into the goose
pond clean over head and heels, and would
have droandid if I hadn't pulled him
out do his coat tails, and sot him up
against the fence, and let the water run
out OF him. While I was rubbing hin.
Briggs picked hissef up and got away.
/ ixpect he wont want to interview yer
Aunt Jerushy agin rite of:
j. RUaa PERKINS.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-20

is, first class, and the goods are delivered.
Sometimes the skinner has them deliver
for shipment, and they go off t, another
city, where they are sold and the proceeds
are in his pocket before the cheat is dis
covered. But oftener he takes the chance
OF disposing Of the goods in New York.
in which case the cartman who takes
them from the store of the seller dumps
them upon somepier, from whence they
are taken away by another cartman, and
all trace of them is thus lost. In this
way many skinners contrive to do thri-
wing business year after year without de-
lection; and some Of them even bolder,
send circulars through the country and
advertise in moral newspapers, by which
means they get consignments of produces
from farmers, and of course never make
return, nor can they be found when the
duped shipper, as he always does at last,
comes to the city to hunt up his CORES
pondent. This knavery is so adroitly
managed that in many cases the skinner
actualay pays advances on consignments;
but as it is always only small per Gent.
of the value, it will be readily seen that
he takes no chance of losing his margins
by the operation. By these devices, cal
culated to deceive, men Of ordinary pru-
dence and caution, he has done a most
thriving trade, and almost undermined
public confidence in commercial integri-
ty. Not content with this, he further ex-
tracts profit from his bogus character by
issuing notes of the business house whose
name he has assumed, and readily gets
them shaved by the less reputable bill
discounters-Galary Magazine.