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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04

He took her fancy when he came he took
her hand, he took kiss he took no notcc
OF he shame that glowed her happy check at
this. He took to coming afternoons he took
an oath he'd ne'er deceive; he took her
fathers silverspoons, and after that he took
his leave.
Queen Victoria visits Prince Albsrts tom b
every day at Windsor, places basket of fresh
flowers near it, reads chapter in the Bible.
kneeis down and offers up prayer that she
may meet him in the world TO come.
KEEPING EGGS FOR HOME USE The near.
est approach TO the preservation of eggs is
accomplished by placing few at time in a
wire basket IAN oval muzzle will do) and
plunge them into a Kettle of actively boiling
water for few seconds-say while one can
count twenty rapidly. It is well to raise the
basket once or twice and lower it suddenly in
The water, so that the eggs shall float up and
back again into changed position This
surrounds the eggs next to the she'll with Il
finn of coagulatcd albumen, which is perfect
~ air tight.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04

aBUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an APP
u plication will be made by the Rector, War
dens and Vestrymen of st. Matthew'S Church il.
the city of Kenosha, and State or Wisconsin, t.
the Judge Of the First Judicial Circuit Of the Stat
of wisconsin, at c. ,mbers in the village Of Elk
horn. Walworth &C y, Wisconsin, on Monday.
the Sth day OF May, A. D. 1871, at O'Clock in tht
forenoon, for authority to sell the premises known
as the Rectory'' OF SAID church, situate upon lo'
in block 40, in the first ward OF said city of Ke
nosha, and apply the proceeds to the purchase anc
church.
w. GREETHAN, Clerk,
Genesha, wis.,, Apsd 10, 1871 2w4s
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04

! HASTE AND HEALTH-It is not al
wholesome TO be in hurry. Locomn
tives have been reported to have moved
mile in q minute fer short distances
But locomotives have often come 10 grief
by such great rapidity. Multitudes in
their haste 30 get rich are ruined every
year. The men who do things maturely,
slowly, deliberately, are the men who OF
tenest succeed in life. People who are
habitually in hurry generally have to do
things twice over. The tortoise Beat the
their brains out against post Foot
races are injurious to health, as are all
forms of competitive exercises; steady
labor in the field is the best gymnasium
in the world. Either labor or exerci.e
carried to exhaustion or prostratlon, or
even great tiredness, expressed by I" fac
ged out" always does more harm than
the previous exercise has done good
ALI running up stairs, running TO catch
up with vehicle or cars, are extremely
Injurious to every age, and sex, and CON
dltlon of life. 1t ought to be the most
pressing necessity which should induce
a person over fifty to run twenty yafis
Those who live longest who tIe deliber
ate, whose actions are measured, who
never embark in any enterprise without
+" sleeping over it," and who perform all
the every day acts ar life viii, csgun -
t6t kers afr a pr"rt2hisIy cIp,, GA,
people, and Quakers are thrifty folk,
the world over-Dr. HaU.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04

reach ofall, we bespeak for it general
atttn lance and generous patronage.
Let the people go expecting to be highly
entertained. Give the Reader and Play
er full house andssan appreciative audi
ence. Give them a warm and generous
receptions and expect in return Liter
airy and Musical Entertainment unsarpass,
ed in merit. Ie
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04
The following is good description Q
home as 1t Ahould be:

The following is good description of
home as 1t should be:
ALONE is the one place in all this
world where hearts are sure of each 9th.
er. 1t is the place of confidence. 1t is
the place where we tear of that mask of
guarded and suspicious GOODNESS which
the world forces US to wear in self-de-
fence, and where We pour out the un1e-
served communications of full and confid-
ing hearts. It is the spot where expires.
-sions of tenderness gush Gus without any
sensations of awkwardness, and without
any dread of ridicule. Let man travel
where he will, home Is the place TO which
his heart, untrammelled, fondly turns
He is to double all pleasure there. III
is to divide all pain. A happy home is
the single spot ofrest which a man has
upon this earth for the cultivation of hi.
noblest scnsibilities.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04

Among the important offices having
poStmistresses, are New Haven and New
London, Conn; Leavenworth, Kansas
Jefferson City and Springfield, Missouri
Louisville, Kentucky; Richmond, Vir-
gnia; Springfield, Ohio; Tallahassee,
Florida; Logansport, Indiana I'M ii
since the Republican party came into
power, only few poor offices were in
charge Of women.
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MILWAUKEE SUPERINTENDENT OF
ScBooLs.-F. G. Lau Principal of tie
Webster School has been elected by the
Board of School Commissioners of Mil
waukee Superintendent of Schools il
place of George a. Paul whose term o.
office had expired.
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TEE GRAND JURY FAILS TO FIND AN
INDICTMENT AGAINST LEoNARD.-CHI.
cAGo, May 1.-The grand jury in this
city, this a. M, failed to find an ind1ct.
ment against P. a. Leonard for the kill.
ing of DR.. Seaman, his brother-in-la
and he was discharged from custody thi.
afternoon. It is said that every one OF
the senty fnr grand Jurors voted
against an indictment, all being of the
opinion that Leonard committed the &C,
in sell. defense. a 1888
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Gold Yesterday afternoon ld11s
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-04
MOTT Ice.

MS HEREBY GIVEN THAT HUGH McDER
u MOfN has this day discontinued the business
u tanning and TINT he is succeeded by Chas FL
McDcrmot who il hereby authorized ID settle al
accounts connected with said business
KenOsha, May /, 1871
2w49 HUGH MCDERMOTr
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/ REPORT or LIVE srocx WEeHrp siscs

REPORT or LIVE STocK w EIGHED SINCs
MAY, 1S70.-Mr. L. Gimmi, weiehmaster,
submits the accompanying report Of what
he has done since the first Of May, when he
took charge of the scales. Mr. Gimmf is q
wide.awake and perfectly competent OFF,
Ger, and has not only introduced many
good improvements, but made the scales
much more profitable to the state. r
May. cattle, weighing 2o2,555 l6sy
sold ut 5@Sc., gross 40 sheep, weighing
4O,645 lbs, sold at 6@7c., gross 10 hogs,
weighing 9,275 lbs. sold at 12g12hc.,, net !;
limbs, Sz9I3 per head. .f,,s
June -223 cattle, weighing ,Sst lbs,
sold at 4H@6hc., gross $50 sheep, weigh
ing, 81, ,095 lbs, sold at 4G6c., gross; 2hogs,
weighing 475, lbs, sold at 2Gl2hc., net; (;
lambs, s4@S6 per head. =. 49,. III
Juky.-2so cattle, weighing .213,515 lbs,
sold at 4K@6Xc., gross 2a sheep, Weigh-
ing q, $40 lbs., sold at 4g8c., gross; 95 hogs,
weighing s, ,905 lbs., sold at l2@12Ac,, net !;
IamOs, S4@S6 per bead. 49,, 1
August.-2G cattle, weighing 342, $50 lbs,
sold at 4@7c., gross; 293 sheep, weighing
23,870 los., sold at 46ec., gross hogs,
weighing s,905 lbs, sold at 12@l3c., net;
lambs, S2@8 per head. I, o,-
lbs., sold at 3h@7c., cross 3z2 sheep,
weighing S,295 lbs, sold at 4D6e., gross;
107 hogs, weighing II $40 lbs, sold at 12@
13c., net; lambs, S2.5c@a per head.
0cto6er.-759 cattle, weighing $50, 4SO
lbs, sold at 4@74c., gross !; 422 sheep,
weighing $3.50 lbs., sold at 4@6c:, gross
III hogs, weighing 1905 ibs., sold at 1o@
13c., net lambs, $685. per head.
Nouen.6er.-910 cattle. weighing 7!0,72o
lbs., sold at 3A@64c., gross; 4S4 sheep,
weighing 3S,577 lbs, sold at 4G6c., gross;
1913 hogs, weighing s., ,26o lbs, sold ut loA0
uc., net premium cattle, SHc.s gross.
! Decens6er.-4 cattle, weighing. AIS, go
lbs, sold Ct Ct ,sS sS@sae & gross s sss sheep ess
5o3 hogs, weighing 122, $50 lbs.3 sold at s9
II Lc NOT .l.. q s;,.y.gf4-,aY., et..ss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

ANNUAL MEETING OF DOLLAR SAVINGS
BANK.-The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Dollar Savings Bank took
place last night at their banking-house, ut
the corner of. 10th and Main streets. The
report OF the Board of Directors gives very
gratifying exhibit of the affairs Of the com.
pany for t;s:. last six months. The fol
lowing directo IS were elected for the ensu
ing year: Jchn L. Bossieux, John Priddy,
S. Hunter, Vim. Ira Smith, Geo. A. Ainslie,
a. A. Hutcheson, Il. Bossieux, /. s. Tower,
w. j. Gentry, H. D. Danforth, VIM. Coul
ling, Geo. P. Stacy, James NJ: Gibson, B
Ii. Warthen, Chas. Phillips, w. Bayly
After which the meeting adjourned.
At u meeting of the directors of the Mu'
tual Building Fund and Dollar Savings
Bank the following officers were reelected
for the ensuing year John E. Bossieux,
President Thos. S. Armistead, Cashier
John I. Hughes, Assistant Cashier; Chas
Z. Walford, runner.
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THURSDAY MORNING G;ssJ JANUARY 555, 3, is Is


j. Q. VIII rRHEAD will sell at 1oi A. n. gro
ceTies liquors, &c.
ELL GODDIH VII sell at Il p. NJ. d cottags
residence, with two acres OF land, on the
Grove road near the city.
,GRUBBs s. WILLIAMS will sell at u M. twelve
acres of land. part OF the -'Dogwood'' tract
formerly by Eustacc Robinson, In Sid
neY. Also, an Interest In the Glasssworks
property, at Rockssts, containing about hi
acre. =
LYME 8 BRO TIER will sell st IL P. N. a ne y
atsamed tenement situated in the town of Fnl.
ton, on Nicholson street.
THOs. w. KEESEE will sell at "A. NJ. pianos,
household furniture, &c. ma e.,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

COMPLIMENT TO A RICHMOND ARTIST Tho
nropr,etcrs of the Lee GALLERY received letLer
from Mrs. Cen Lee few days ago thanking Mr.
DAVIES for copies OF card pictures or thc iale
General Robert K. Lee. IN this letter hrs' Lee
pronounces the pictures Of the General nom tnis
gallery the finest she has ever SEEN ana ss,s
the bare sight Of such accurate llKehesses
sorao, ter areas pleasure We make this an
rounc cement with peculiar pleasure, for We know
that n will be source OF grathcaton to the peo-
n,s of ,b, sou,n to be assured that there s pic
t,,re OF the great hero, whose name will ever i've
IN history. which has received the endorsement OF
his est,mable cOnsort.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

POLICE r-WEDSEsDAY-Justt
White presiding.-The following cases were
disposed of Abraham Harris (colored),
striking F. NJ. Bennett with q brick, with
intent to kill. Sent on for Indictment.
Joseph Butler and Augustus Staples, on
cross warrant, each charging the other with
assault and battery, were fined ~ and let
off. :
Mary Miller (colored), assaulting and
abusing Eliza Cosby. Discharged.
Harvey May, unlawfully invading the
of beating him, and using indecent Lam
guage, was required to give bond for bis
future good behavior. ,.-. ~ ,z,.s,,
A. q. Preston, alias Grove, drunk and
unable to take care OF himself, was admon-
ished and advised to leave the city.
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ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF Off
oERs.-At a regular meeting Of harmony
Division, No. 90, Sons of Temperance, held
on the evening of the 29th of December, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing quarter: f. A. Christian, w. p.
Theouore A. Johns, w. A.; 7. S. Ellyson,
RS; j.. A. Hotz, A. Il. S.; Z. y. CraW'
ford, F. S.; John r. Mountcastle, Trear
Thos. B. Ricks, Con. Leslie Shelton, A
Con-; F. Ell. Pe1ouze, 1. =; z. n. GMTke,
o. S.; John W. Glenn, Chaplain hooef'
Holzback, P. W.. P.
All of the above officers will be installed
this evening, In their hall, on Broad street,
between 6th and 7th. Members OF sister
Diyisions are invited to attend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

THE ALABM or FIRE about o'clock yes.
terday morning was caused by the burning
of e1! % . horizon Of the floor of an apple-standi
IN IN I,acIst alley. The fire was discovered
hv Policemen Keegan and Harrison, VINO
cave the alarm. The Fire Department were
promptly on the ground, but, fortunateiy'
their services were not needed,
The first two were caused by the burning
af chimneys-one in the upper ward at
GAO ard the second at Mullen's, on Broad
street. corner of 9Th, at O'Clock. The last
alarm. about 8 o'clock, was sounded from
hoy No, 4, at the Third Station-house, and
was caused by slight confagrstion on Ba
ker street. s.....
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SENT TO THE ALAsHoUsE.-On Tuesday
night about o'clock Mr.. VIM. T. Morris,
residing on Grace, between Monroe, and
Henry streets, discovered white male ln-
FAINT, wrapped in cloak, in his front porch
1t was apparently about eight months o!d
Mr.. Morris being greatly surprised ~ tne
youth of the visitor. determined 10 nno
other quarters for him. and aecordngt!
notified Capt. Chas. Epps, at the 90 sta
tion.house, who had the child removed -
the city almshouse. where superintendent
bigger viii administer to his wants. d
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

PUBLIC SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS IN HEN
RICo.-At meeting OF the Board Of School
Trustees for the Tuckahoe township, held
on the 3rd inst, the following teachers
were appointed, viz: At Harvey, Mrs.
Julia A. Morse, principal, and Miss Kate
Wren, assistant at West Hampton, Mrs.
Florence Talley at Ridge Church. B. c.
Maxwell, principal, Miss Sophia Duval,
assistant ut Leaks, A. B. Stuart. teacher.
the Vm colored m school in Sidney. There are
three more vacancies for teachers of colored
schools in the township. Arrangements
have been made for the opening of the
above schools on the 10th inst. The teach.
ers above named will please meet at the
school-house in Harry, on Monday, the 9th
inst, at II NJ, to sign the contracts and re-
ceiye directions. The secretary Of the
board will be present.
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NIGHT ScHooLs.-The applicants for
teacherships in the public night schools
soon to be instituted will be examined by
the superintendent of Public Schools at his
office in the. Davis mansion, this morning at
10 o'clock. It is proposed ut present to
open three colored and three white night
schools, and more if necessary. This win
afford young men dne opportunity OF im-
proving themselves free OF expense.
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DON'T FORGET THE PLAcE-Itis is l'oo, foI
overcosts 20 TO 1890 for fne suits, 20 to 1900 loi
d,,lar Shirts 20 to Isoo for all grades OF oDaers
shirts, 90 to 1900 for splendid assortment OF
linen Shirts, 90 to lsoo for English Socks ~ -
uer dozen, go to 1900 for Paper and Linen ooi-
lars, 20 to 1900; for every yariety OF Neck-ales,
90 to 1900 for Umbrellas got to 1890: for waking
Canes, go to 1900; for everything FOR a sentlemAn M
,aoo jnnuire of E. B. SPENCE & soS. b. fs;fr
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ACCIDENTAL son of MIR. Thos. W. Nc
Canoe, while passing over the ca,,seway
from the mill on the island, was so unfortu-
nate as to fall into the river. A rope was
promptly let down to him, and he escaped
With no other injury than right cold
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

CoNvIcrs Observation-Disclosures Blair and
Lucy Monroe (colorcd were entered at the
state penitentiary on Tuesday from Nelson
county, convicted of burglary and larceny.
Their terms of confinement will be one
wear. ...' '.#
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FoUsp pDsAD-Coroner Trent was called
Yesterday to view the body OF Cyrus Hollis
dsy. aeolored man found dead in the eel
lar OF S26 North 18th street. 1t was eVt-
dent that deatn had resulted from natural
causes. and no inquest was held.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

No APPOINTMENTS YEsTERDAY.-There
were no appointments by the Executive
yesterday. The Governor was IN his otfice
only short time during the day, on ac'
count of the repairs which are going on Id
that locality. On Tuesday Samuel Z.
Moore was appointed q Notary for MOI
folk and Robert HUI Notary Public LOT
f1,tu nit tu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

THE ladies If Richmond who have not seell ,ls
beautiful ivory photographs are respecl,uly ho tn
y,ted to Yis,. THE LIE" GALLERY, "nere '"o
proprietors will be pleased TO ezhiol 70 'A''n'
those splendid triulnphs OF photosfophle et~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

BIRTHs AND DEATHs.-From the returns
of the Commissioners OF the Revenue OF
Henrico county, we learn there were 133
births and 81 deaths in the county during
the year 1870, or 10S white and % colored
births, and 43 white and IS colored Deaths
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

TEMPERANCE MEET1NG.-There will be a
public temperance meeting, under the
auspices of Springfield Division. No. l6l,
sons Of Temperance, at Union Station M.
E. Church, this Thursday evening, at u
O'clock. There will be public installation
of the officers elect. several promnent
speakers are expected to be present, some
good temperance pieces Will be sung, and
other interesting exercises on the occasion.
Members of other Divisions and sister or
oanizations are requested to attend In re-
gala. The members of the Division VINO
are compelled to go with their families may
obtain regain at the church. " a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

ALL PERSONS summoned to appear before
the Police Justice for falling to enter cul-
verts are requested to meet at the office OF
james NJ. Taylor, No. lilo Main street, this
ni niturnnnn nj n'cIOnk.
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RSsuMprIoN.-Mr. w. j. Anderson, Que
of the sufferers by the Sp0tswOod IRE, Nas
located his stove and tipware establishment
ut the corner OF 9th and Cary Streets
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I.cKsoy,s Wholesale and Retail Confectionery
corner Broad and I'd streets tnew buildfnsl. wed
dturs Balls, Parties, &C., furnished ~ Snofs NO
sIce and an reasonable terms. .@,,-;
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FLowERs.-A large collection OF cameias In
bloom, suitable for bouquets, for sale py oonS
MORTON, florist, corner Main and Reservoir s's'
Orders through the post-oflice promptly "'eh"'
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PUBLIC INsrALLATIoNs.-The officers elect
of Springfield and Harmony DIVISIONS :. oi
It. viii be installed to-nlght, ana on nuSs- Ss
day night the officers OF shockoe hiI "
vision,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-05

Richardson's Virginia and North CarosinA
Almanac for sale wholesale ahd retail a. ELLfsoN
& TAYLoR,s, llle Main street. -.t'
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To MIR. TRUTHFUL JOHN.

-dHOtRer OGe 10 INC UuS.
The pIea of bad whiskey and the epiShet ass
W,'n't do I'm the ri see OF respsc. able gas.
Il won't DO ~hen the people are asking Tor light
70 say .'you are blind''-''you'rc one OF the
tikhJ;'' ,,
Is all thai can come with such horrible gas.
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RICHMOND, Jan. 2, 1871.

DIARIES FOR ls7l.-A beautiful assortment az
ErLYsoS & TAYLoR's lli5 Main street
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NTOTICE.-I take the liberty to call your
~ stteuttpn to lhe fact that have this aay re-
sgmed the BOOK. NEWSPAPER, TAIlosn., IA II n,
EkY, AND PERIODICAL BUsln Ess ~ sssit NSi iss ss
p ased 10 supply you, In times psss w!n @ snyt
Thing in can furnish Sn w,,n ans
W. sns,Sm es and Richmond DAILY and WEEKLY
PksPERs, inst'EE'R saa aMnasGeazINEsHeE eERIoDt0ALs;
also, BOOKS. STATIONERY, &c, ~ the very
Itske subscriptions for any Newspaper or Nag
azine at publshers' prices. 49,.
Deeply thankful for Your patronage ~ vas1
5svors. and can oniy pledge ms best e1ersioEs 70
serve fn the future ~ faithfully as nave oone
In the past, Very respectfully ryrp
De ,ler in Books, Newspaper: PeYtSsis1a sta-
ttonery, Pictures, Chromos, Paper Cotsa,n, S, az
No. 732 Main street, sseond coos &ooso ,ssh ia
Rtahmnnn. VA. :.
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,1y sEtrCN D0r:S THE WHOLE
RX'SyNE:SS.

->r Pennsylvania Cc::tral Running
Virginia Road.
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VORsE, WAGONS, AND AARNESS
fruK SAL E.-A superior BLACK M MhV9soSss ssnss
ilesa bands hsh ef as action @ yss! m !sinsss aud
donbts hsr,,ess and to SADDLE 10 perteesis sosi'' w
and Il good order. -, -, S,t,xr ,,,,h ,,1,lss
AOSE HohSE SPRisG W HAuoS' "A = =
mr. two cor es, In good order. =, COW rew,y "a.
4 ~ O-H0RSE sPhISG AaoS, ~ ~ 80
ps.rs q ana @ paiInIteK sIIs' Ky or BUGGY HARNESS. y-
snss sst uf DOUBLE HARSEas. 90
spIay i No. $40 FINN street. = -.
ay1RTHERN HAY.-In store and ior
sale. 100 paies TIMOTHY muYnp
dc.m lTth street, at nTaW-tStazSf
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r-egrlio9s of the Committee of
Investigation

,xisDHyA AND EREDERsCkS.
ryta EAlLR0AR COMPANY.
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lald their heads and their finances to.
Sether and succeeded in making 1lp u purse
OF S203.i0, including the draft for Sl57. 40 and
$40 currency, whercat the elderly gentleman
gave them two 500 notes and his three dollars
in change-tfcy generously "throwinc in ;,
tho forty ccnts-whercat kctchum paid his
bill, and the conductor went on his way re.
joicing, while the financierS prepared TO re-
tire by having their hunks "madc np.''
Morning came md revealed the fact that
Sharpe and kctchrn had found it convenient
to stop off at some casual station during the
night. though the elderly gentleman was
found in his berth NIL night. The conductor,
fearing from tie indications that his passell-
ger had been swindlcd. approached him and
said: II am afraid that that draft you got
last night is a fraud
"Wcll." was the bland response Of the
imprrt,ububle Greene, II presume it is but
if lis any bigger fraud than the two one
huudretl-dollar notes were, why then ain
toytv-iIrcc dollars in good money ahcld,
wl,irl, think am" The elderly gentle
man then sat, that liz was not in the habit OF
pa>>inw counterfeit money, but he happened
to hive thcm with him. and having taken
somewhat exact measure ol the TWO cbaps
who had ATTEMPTED to Swindlc him. he had
mIictiv determined to beat them at their
own -an". -.
If you want an nything more, sad he,
ito make this affair all satisfactory, can
give yoll good references either i'll Kansas
city or New York. where i've Our III
formnnt didn't demand references.