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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Sheriff of the parish of Orleans sells
at auction this day at half-past ten o'clock,
on the premises, the contents OF a bar
room, No. 227 Common street, between
Dryades and Rampant streets, First Dis
trict: also the furniture and movable effects
therein contained.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Milwaukee Sentinel thinks it not I'M
reasonable to suppose that the fact OF elig;-
bility for second term operates as salu-
tary restraint upon President, inducing
him to make the best use possible OF his
power, that his administration may com
mend itself to the people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned having positively determined TO
retire from business after this month, VIII from
hence forth dispose of his stock of WATCHES,
DIAMONDS and SILvERwARE at first cost. and
even less than cost. The stock being now con-
siderably reduced, the balance is offered 70 the
public at very low prices; and those IN need OF
such articles will find it to their advantage 20 eau
G. SCOOTER.
No. II Camp street,
Depot of Kernaghan's Brazilian Pebble Speetacies.
ph3 I'm ID
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

If you want to enjoy fun, witness the
character acting at the Academy OF Music
OF Sheridan and Mack. They are superb.
Pete Lee is great, but greater is Billy Car
ter, the renowned Massachusetts Yankee,
who has rendered himself as popular in
New Orleans as though he was born here.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Planters Banner says this year will
be pretty severe on most people, but there
are better times ahead. People are learn
ing how to economic from stern master,
necessity. They are learning the true value
of a dime. of gardens, of homemade pro-
visions, and half-worn clothes. lhey are
now on the true road to independence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Attakapas Register says lit is est
mated that the enlargement of our corpora
ton boundaries under the new charter will
give Brashear over one thousand inhabl-
tants. The territorial addition includes
EreefnMn"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Messrs. Gardner, Bacon & Co., OF New
yort cotton factors, whose failure was
caused by the suspension OF Cakes
Ames and others, and was very
unexpected, as they were known to
possess large means, announce their re-
sumption. and say by telegraph that they
are ready for business. Ihls hrm nave
many friends in this city, who Will be
nleased to learn of their resumption.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

w. r. Mason, mail route agent on the
Morgan railroad. between New Orleans and
Brashear, has our thanks for the latest Gal
weston, Franklin and Brashear papers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Louisville press agent clothes ms
paragraphs in poetical language as Tor IN
stance, a dispatch published to-day says:
..This morning Adam Schwartz, flower gar
dener in the suburbs of the city, who mad
been suffering from domestic squaooles'
n,unoed his head into barrel of rain water
ill the fire of life was extinguished.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Our dispatches this morning state that b.
p. Blanchard was yesterday nominated tor
Postmaster Of New Orleans, and Fablus
NICK. Dunn for Assistant Appraiser.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

A San Francisco lady thinks her hus
bands being "a COMPOUNDED fool good
ground for divorce He admits the charge
and says that he proved it by marrying her
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

If we had voice as powerful as that Of
the great orator of one OF our district
courts, we should address the planters or
the South, and cry out, "plant corn"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The first grand subscription ball OF the
Germania Club will be given at Odd Eel
lows Hall this evening. We have received,
from the committee of arrangements, com :
plimentary tickets of admission.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Jefferson Davis, formerly United States
Senator from Mississippi, is at present IN
New Orleans, and is the guest Of his neice,
Mrs. Mary Stamps, No. 4o4 Carondelet
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Major Beauregard, son Of General
Beauregard of this city. has gone to Kansas
CITY. Missouri, with the intention OF making
il his future home.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Flowers and shrubbery now adorn the
c;tv to an unusual extent, and the season
Of spring time is welcomed by all who love
the beauties of nature.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Southern Express Company tavors US
with copy Of the New York 1r'0""e u
Monday, in advance of the mail.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

A steam plow, to be used on the Sypher
plantation, near Franklin, arrived at
Brashear.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The Boston consumers Of gas are exulting
over a notice that the Boston Gas Company
will reduce the price of gas to two dollars
and seventy-1ive cents per thousand feet
on and after April next. TAis, it is claimed
is a lower rate than gas is furnished at in
any other city in the country, when the
relative illuminating capacity Of the gas is
considered
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
REOPENING.

SEWING MACHINES-ALL KINDS.
The public have lang desired the establishment
of a Mart, where all kinds Of Sewing Machines ana
Sewing Machine Findings could be had where tney
could see and compare the workings Of one macnino
with another, and select from the different makss
the machine best suited to the use to when tney
desired to apply it. To such q Mart we invite you
at I59 Canal street. Agents wanted. 1900
no22 2ptf NJ s. HEpRICK General Agent
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
]. b, KNIGHT,

]. b. KNIGHT.
MACHINERY.
General seuthsra Agent lps
Watsrts~s stsan R.sl.s Company.
Excelsior Patent Portable Knetas, with CyH.AssA
Dome Locomotive Boilers.
Plantation and Farm EaGinos,
Mounted on Wheels with sparA A.1estsE.
STATIONARY ENGNES
With Flue Tubular OF Locomotive Bo.lsrA
Improved Reversible Chc.la< Saw Milla,
Con b set MP either Right OF Left Handed, without
altering any part Of Mil OF Carriage.
I'D BROOKS Improved Joinvaa
Tprbine Water Wheel.
Car wheels.
All tho shove are boilt under the persenA saDsG
vision II Mr. g. BRADFORD. the PioneeriA
Portable Steam Engine Building,
Which enables them to produce
MACHINERY UNSURPASSED By AM.
SOUTHERN COTTON GIN.
Manufactured BY
]. &. CARVER Il CO.,
Bndgewster, Massachusetts
These Gins have been IN use for many ysaza A.
received the highest MEDAL awarded st the
Paris Rxpooiriss,
And are built under the superintendenes q
Mr.. j. E. Carver,
The only person ct the name who il engaged IN ~
manufacture Of COTTON GINS.
B. KNIGHT, Agent
No Is Caroudelet street.
| Also the following from the BEST MAKKlS.
| Sugar Mills, Evaporstos Sugar Kettles, Portable
Cotton Presses, Newell Screws, Corn and whsss
Mills Seed Carriers, Horse Powers Betting, sswA
Broom Corn Tkrashers,
| TO run BY hand or power.
Broom Corn Scrapers,
Wood working Machinery. and Al Varieties q
| Mill and Plantatio Machinery.
| w. H. SEAMAN.
j. B. KNIGHT,
| jels ly3p No. - Car0noolos otree&
|
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

NEW ORLEANS SILVER WARE
MANDATORY.
Attention is particularly directed to my SHVER
TABLE WARE, such as
SPOONS, FORKS, ETC.
Prices as low at any Northern mandatory
and CHEAPER THAN IN ANY HOUSE IN NkW
ORLEANS Quality and style equal to any. Fun
guarantees given in all cases. Every description OF
Medals, Badges, Military Belt-plates, Sword Mount
inss etc, manufactured in the most artistic man'
ner and at low prices
A. HIMMEL, Proprietor,
de4 " Up No. l86 POyclss sareoe'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
PELICAN JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
BIN ID H II Y
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY.

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY.
The undersigned having lately ed new MA.
CHINERY and TYPE OF the latest and most i'm
proved patterns and large assortment of Paper,
Cards, etc. is now prepared TO receive and execute
the following with dispatch, and at very low prices.
guaranteeing superior workmanship and first quail
ity paper and material
BILL HEADS, BILLS OF LADING,
DRAY RECEIPTS, ACCOUNT SALES,
BANK CHECKS, BILLS OF EXCHANGE,
LETTER HEADS, CATALOGUES,
BUSINESS CARDS, PLANTATION TICKETS,
ORDERS, BILLS OF FARE,
BYLAWS, PAMPHLETS,
POSTERS, TAGS, BRIEFS,
WEDDING CARDS, BALL CARDS,
PROGRAMMES VISITING CARDS,
MONTHLY STATEMENTS, ETC.
Having long experienced the want and benefit to
nv customers of FlRST-CLASS BINDERY in con
ncction with my PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT,
have at great expense, fitted up one, with all the
latest and most improved machinery, which will
enable ME to compete with Northern manutac-
lures. Employing the best workmen, guarantee
my work to be superior in finish and durability TO
that usually furnished. Business men can now
avoid the trouble of correspondence for getting
set of Books from Northern manufactures, by Civ
ing their orders to me, and seeing sample OF PAPER
| AND RULING of same before being bound up Ny
rates are STRICTLY NEW YORK PRICES.
The following some of the books that can be
manufactured at the shortest notice.
CAP BOOKS,
Half Bound, Three-quarter Bound, Full Bound Full
Bound Corners Ends and Bands Full Russia.
DENY BOOKS,
Half Bound, Three-quarter Bound, Full Bound, Full
Bound Corners, Ends and Bands, Full Russia,
MEDIUM, ROYAL BOOKS,
SUPER ROYAL, IMPERIAL,
COPYING BOOKS, DAY BOOKS,
PASS BOOKS BILL BOOKS.
| RECEIPT BOOKS, INSURANCE BOOKS,
| TRANSFER BOOKS. CHECK BOOKS
SHIPPING RECEIPT BOOKS,
NOTE AND DRAFT BOOKS.
ERNEST TURPIN,
Proprietor,
no23 81 3m Corner Camp and Poydras streeta
EDWARDS
NEW ORLEANS CITY DIRECTORY
FOR 1871.
Can - obtained ct Al the principal 0tationera
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
WATER.

Those wishing to have the streets in front OF
their stores and dwellings wate,ed should cal on
the contractor, at No. 20 st. Charles street Inc
hot sun and binding dust of summer should occa-
sion great demand for sprinkling carts.
IL.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
FABLE & DALTON,

FABLE & DALTON,
G.. Camp Street.
MANUFACTURERS OF TIN AND JAPANNKD
WARE.
DEALERS IN
stovee, Crates, House Furnishing Goods, etc.
AGENTS FOR
The Tines Cooking Stoves, Bramhan, peane
. Co.'s European Ranges and Boilers,
Asbestos Roofing; Arbor
Bird and Animal Cages.
We are now manufacturing all kinds Of Beth
Tubs Toilet Ware Water Coolers, ETC., Which ~
are selling at lowest market prices.
FABLE & DALTON,
ans " STD No. 81 Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

tho Pelacan Job Once, Corner Camp and
Povar.. streets. oc19 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.
We, undersigned medical doctors, having ex-
amined
A. A. PEYCHAUD,> BITTERS,
Do certify that these bitters are harmless. They
may be used to cme certain cases, and generally
to maintain health.
F. &. GAUDET, N. D.
+. l.. TANEY, VI. d.
{. DELERY, NJ. b. P.
DIX. FACET.
F. HARRISON, NJ. D.
D. G. HOLIDAY, NJ. y.
CAPDEvIELIE, NJ. d. P.
o. HUARD NJ. D. =.
mill eodlm 3t2p THOS LAYTON, ". DIP.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
SPLENDID STOCK

SPIENDIU STUCk
NEW JEWELRY, WATCHES,
DIAMONDS AND SILvERWARE.
NJ. SCOOTER,
Camp street................0
|. Having visited the Northern cities since
THE GREAT ROBBERY AT HIS STORE,
has returned with of the Largest Stocks OF
JEWELRY,
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS,
SIITEEWAEE
ever brought to New Orleans. Having selected
them in person, they of the very best quahty
and latest patterns and styles, and will be sold a.
moderate prices.
NJ. SCOOTER,
ja5l I'm 2dp No. Camp street,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

G.. H. ZIMMERMAN & CO.,
"a and 81 Canal Street,
JEWELLERS AND SILVERSMlTBS.
Mr. JOSEPH E. EALER has entire charge OF the
Watch Department.
Watches Clocks and ChrOn0meters repaired and
adjusted.
Mr.. GUS. SONTAG has entire charge OF the
Masonic Department.
Masonic Jewels. Books and Regalia always on
hand. Seals and Presses for Lodges Notsrsee,.
Banks etc, promptly executed.
Mr.. JOHN STUMP has charge Of the
Jewelry Mandatory.
Diamonds reset and Jewelry carefully repaired
Mr. CHR KUCHLER has charge of the
Silverware Mandatory.
Silver Presentation Plate made to order; Badges
for Societies. Clubs and Companies promptly de-
signed and executed.
The Very Best Pebble Spectacles on hand.
We import all goods direct from the factories,
manufacture pre- misses aud offer our STOCK OF
prices that can not be undersold.
C. H. ZIMMERMAN & CO..
ia24 am2p 81 and &c Canal street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

LOUISIANA EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ORGANIZED MAY. 1858.
oFF1CE No. % CARONDRLRT STREET,
NEW ORLEANS.
AMOUNT INSURED, OVER. 81 ecS,oos'
ASSETS OVER. ........................... no'o0o
INCOME NEARLY. Observation-Disclosures. WCleoo'
LOSSES PAID. ...........-...........-.. ''"S
Principal Features:
Home Company.
Its Officers and Directors are well known.
Insurance can be effected without any delay.
Its investments are at home.
No restrictions on travel
Thirty days grace annual payments
All polcies non forfeitsble and participate IN the
profits of the Company.
third loan given when desired.
Losses paid promptly.
Policies written ON the lives of females and
children.
Absolute security, economical management and,
Eberalty to the insured
Directors
D. B. PENN, T. H. SLOCOnb'
4. RlGNEY, GEOkHE A. foop'CA,
THOMSON WILLIAM CREW
". B. SCHMIDT, &. A. TfLEh,
~ SAITH JOHN HENDERSON,
EDWARD BARNETT, c. 4. GIRARDEf,
A1EyaNDER MARKS EDWARD NEWMAN
j. W. STONE.
Officers:
JOSEPH ELLISON, President.
JOSEPH W. STONE, Vice President.
W. P HARPER, Secretary.
WILLIAM c. ROBINS, Manager Of Agencies
Agents wanted fer Louisiana and the adjoining
States Very favorable terms will be allowed TO-
first class men. Apply to
WILLIAM C. ROBINS,
fe2a Emo Manager Of Agencies
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

REAL INDIA MATTINGS.
The undersigned. having purchased largely from
the auction Of the BARK LAWRENCE, is now pre-
pared to offer full assortment OF
THE BEST CANTON MATTlNGS
MOST REDUCED RATES.
Being DESTROYS OF disposing of these goods at once
We shall offer them at a very
SMALL ADVANCE ON THE AUCTION COST.
ID. II. HOLMES,
No. l55 Canal street,
mh92w and No Is Bourbon street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

MCINTYRE l. APPLICABLE,
PLUMBERS.
I46 .POydras Street.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Wholesale and retail dealers i'll plumbers furnish
ing goods iron and brass pumps, cooking ranges,
etc F<3 iIh2P
Middletown transcript., 1871-03-25
OriQinal Storu.
CHECk-NATED.
Written for the Middletown Transcript
ny xuRiEL LANE.

That was summer never to be forgot
ten. A summer full Of pleasure, excite
ment and pain. Pic-Nics, fishing parties,
rowing excursions, berry pickings, oro-
quct games, rides. drives, moonlight
ramblcs, and all that makes country life
so fascinating TO the young. followed each
other in quick succession, until the chilly
October winds closed in around us, and
drove us into the warm. comfortable par
lors, there to find some other kind of
amuscments.
My father owned the great. fash.
ioned house that VIC had called our home
for 20 many years. It was there that |
was born, and there that my dear mother
died so soon after my birth. | think
nothing could have tempted him to have
lived elsewhere. lIc was kind, indul-
gent parent TO me. his only child, lavish
ing every comfort upon me. sometimes
yearDed for an elderly companion Of my
ows sex, to whom could 60 for advice,
and often enyied those girls Of my ac-
yuaintance. who possessed loving mothers
but my father was faithful to the memory
Of his dead wife, and never suffered an-
other to fill her place in his heart and
home.
At the close of my fourteenth year |
was sent away to school to complete my
education, in company with my most par
ticular friend. Lucy Ncvin. We remain
led there nearly four years, and during
that timo formed tho acquaintance of two
merry girls, Fannie Palmer. and Bertha
Haywood. Our friendship became SO firm
that we were invariably styled :" the in
separablc quartettc." We roomcd to.
gcther, studied together, played together,
walked together. and in fact, were seldom
seen apart. II was strange, too. others
said, for wc were SO totally unlike each
other in every way Bertha, or BERTHE,
a. wc called her, was beautiful brunette,
with colorlcss cheeks. high forehead, dark
wavy hair. and laughing brown eyes.
She was ready for fun at any moment,
but never failed to drop tear Of SYM
pathy over the sorrows aud and Affections
Of others. Dearly rs she loved fun, she
never INDUCED in il at the expense Of an
others pain. She was universally be-
loved, and was . favorite with both teach
ers and scholars. Whenever VIC had any
great favor to ask Of the principal, BERTHE
was always appointed to do il. She plead
the case With such Irresistible eloqucnce
that Il was impossibie to refuse her.
Fannie vas the most nischievous little
elf that ever lived. Mirth lnrked In every
corner Of her small mouth, danced in her
black eyes. popped through her rsven
tressss, and revealed itself in every movc-
nsut Of the syiph-l form She was Il
tho root Of oil the the troubles in school.
and, fear. vas not always particular in
her choice Of vicfim. Mischief came as
natural 10 her - the breath she drew.
Esery new scholar. whose name vent
down Oh the great roll. had to 60 through
q series Of limitations from Fannie. before
shs "a considered full member Of the
henlty.
Lucy was fAis. qseenly girl. whom
every body shosghs proud-but Il was be-
csues they didu'g know her. I, who had
beeu acuuainted With her from earliest
cRlldhosd, usdsrstcod hes thorcsghly.
She formed fsv friendships, bat these few
Middletown transcript., 1871-03-25
Original pottrp.
TO nlss n. ". mIDDs.rrows. DEL.

TO Ml1o -. W. m1ODSsBTOWN, DEL
May sweet angels gentle whispers
Guide thee through this world Of ours;
May conteutment, never sorrow,
Guild thy quickly 1ce,ing hours !
May carth's faircst, sv cetcst blossoms
Ever strew thy pathway here,
And the thorn Of pleasures roses,
II thon p.uckest them, disappear
MAY Thy courage never ialter,
Stern as may thy duty seem
Care not for the snccr OF others,
Should they wrong thy motives deem.
Should Il he thy lot TO suffer
Meath affections heavy rod,
Bow thy head In swec, submission,
To the loving will Of God.
Take thy cross aud follow meckly,
Though the way seem rough TO thee,
He'll not tax beyond endurance,
"As thy day, thy strength shall be-"
Whom lie loves, lie chas,cns sorcly,
Let this cheer thee day by day
Better 10 he loved and stricken,
Than dcspisea aud cast away.
Let thy life bc filed with kindness
Toward the wrctchcd moody poor
Never turn them cold and hungry,
From the portals Of thy door.
Let thy hand be ever willing
To relieve or Danish care
Cheer the dropping, raise the fallen,
All their joys and SORROWS share.
Comfort those who mourn In sadness,
Ocr life Of crime aud sin,
Tell them Jesus will be gracious,
Bid them cast their gricis on Him.
Live 80 that when God shall warn thee
Tha, thy earthly race is run,
Thou cansi whisper ''licady Saviour
All thou bidst me | have done.
Then when loving hearts shall gather
Round thy peaceful, dying bed,
With thy tears shall ininglc blessings
on thy dear, beloved head
Aud when loving ones shall lay thee
In thy grave So dark aud deep,
They will murinur---"Thou hast left US,
but thy memory ne er shall sleep.
Middletown transcript., 1871-03-25

WHEN TO SEr Hkxs Tho poultrv
Bulletin published BY the New York State
Poultry Society. gives exprssios % he
following opinion.
!" Il is advisable 70 set hen q niehl.
and without light, II she b. I linij
one.
Bgss sprinklsd With wsise = ~ llts.
l7th and 20sh day sllss they - ~ vjli
rassly have dsad ehishsss 4 1konsot 11S
end u ~ iims ~ iae1aolioD. =
Middletown transcript., 1871-03-25

Whslsvee Nlans esuGhea tooS61 -
gold. ID thsss ds5s. 49, ! - sj
eold and ben tasa iets aaD1h6nn
Middletown transcript., 1871-03-25
=. Conn. Dec. 30, ls-.

Nv Dear Ftiesd Nss~A :--Cons TO tho
(}raeuc without fs;l On Cbfisenas Eve
6lorious fun swaits yos. Doa's msntion
my nsmc TO Philip. We Win asrsues
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-28
The Accurate Boy.

There was young man once in the
office of Western. railway superintend
ent. He was occupying position that
four hundred boys in that city would have
wished to get. 1t was honorable and cit
paid well, " besides being in line of pro-
motion. How did he get ity Not by
having rich father, for he was the son
Of laborer The secret was his beautiful
accuracy. He began as an eTand boy,
and did his work accurately. His leisure
time he used in perfccting his writing and
arithmetic After Il while he learned TO
telegraph At each step his employer
commended his accuracy, and relied on
what he did, because he was just right.
And il is thus with every occupation,
The accurate boy is the favored one.
Those who employ men do not wish to he
on the lookout, as though they were
rogueS or fools If II carpenter must
stand at his journeyman's elbow to be
sure that his work is right, or If a cashier
must run over his bookkecper's column,
he might as well do the work himself MS
employ another to do it in that way; and
il is very certain that the employer will
get rid of such an inaccurate workman rs
soon as he can Il President futile.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-12-28
Testimony at the Right Time.

THE case pending before our court inter
ested the people deeply. A few months
previously Jacob Ames had died, leaving
nroperty TO the amount Of fifty to sixty
thousand dollars, all of which was readily
available. At first it was supposed that
the old mamie wa eighty-seven-had
died without having made viii, as he
had often been heard TO remark mat max
inc will seemed like a preparation Tor
death and az there could be no question
about the inheritance Of his property, he
did not choose to make any such, TO him,
gbostly testament. His direct and only
legitimate heirs were two orphsns, both
pirls children of his only daughter one
of them was cripple, requiring almost
the individual care and attention Of the
other. and both were beloved by all who
knew them. While people were feeling
clad that the orphan sisters were thus
grandIy provided for, man named james
Arnold presented will for probate, SAID
TO be the Last viii and Testament OF ia
cob Ames. made several years before;
This Arnold was nephew-in-law OF ola
Jacob. the child Of wife's sister, ana haa
for several wears been employed a. DUST
ness AGENT and general accountant OF the
deceased and when he caused the VIII 10
he presented. he produced number OF
witnesses who declared that they had often
heard old Ames say that he had made the
ONLY will he should make, and that James
Arnold was his heir and, what seemed 10
make the matter sure, two witnesses TO the
will. former servants or employees OF the
testator. swore point blank to having seen
Ames place his signature TO the document,
after which they signed their own names
Honest people shook their heads at this,
for these two Witnesses man and his
wife-were not above suspicion. In fact,
il was generally believed that small sum
Of ready money would buy them, body
and soul. r.
entered the courtroom late in the al.
ternoon of the third day, just as the last
witness was abont to leave the witness
box and this witness was Thomas Cloud,
man, the servant just alluded to. He had