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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Point of Rocks Railroad.

The Washington Patriot says the compile
ton Of this road, which will bring Washing
ton in communication some hours earlier with
the great West than by the present route, is
now near at hand. The entire route is graded
aud construction trains run daily over the
track for twenty-five miles from Washington,
and seven or eight miles at the other end, be-
tween which connection will be made as soon
as the bridge work is finished Orders have
been issued to ballast the road from Washing
ton to Rockville, Montgomery county, with
stone Jaliasting, free from dust, so as to have
the same in running order time enough to
transport passengers, &c, to the Montgomery
County Agricultural Fair, which is set down
for the latter part of next month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
The Vote

The numerous officers o. De voted ir n addi-
ton 90 other questions, make the counting Of the
votes very tedious business, and consequently
che returns win De SLOW iu coming in. We are
compelled 90 issue our paper this week without
ANYTHING definite. WcvJl ake occasion. lswcy-
or. TO put forth an Extra as soon as ve canr receive
The requisite information.
The indications are chat the Constitution has
been raudcd-so fr as Jefferson ,Coun,y is con-
ccrued-by handsome majority Gov. Jacob re-
coiv,d a right considerable yote-therefore the
vote of Mr. Camden win De pIopo,onl.cly be-
hind the vote for Ratification.
We infer from partial returns received, chat
Thomas A. Moore and BobsrtT Brown, caudi-
dates for clerkships Of County auJ Circuit Courts
respectively incumbents in The good Ola day
lang sine-sre very probably elected. The Sher-
iallty, sull iu doubt. between Mr.. Edward Tear
ucy and Mr.. r.. b. Washington
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

IN interesting lady was arrested in Eanas
City few days ago, and gaze the following
account of herself She was bern in Virginia,
and when quite young ran away with circus.
After performing for several years as a female
gymuast she learned the shoemaker's trade,
passing herself off as a man. She then tried
blacksmithing awhile, and shod horses in the
army. Being taken prisoner she revealed her
sex, and SO got away Since then she has
been rough, quarreIHDg, gambling, drinking,
fighting, working on a railroad, getting in and
out Of JAIL etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

THE ARGUMENT FOR THE CoLoRED MAN
The persuasive style in which the colored peo-
pie in the Southern States are talked to by
their leaders and guides is exemplifed in an
address to them at Tallahassee Florida, by
an Hon. Mr. Willis" who told them that
Greeley was no more than an Old brokea-
down, one-horse editor at best that he stood
no more chance th5n a stump-tal bull in Gy-
time that he was always jawing and making
speeches everywhere he went like laxative
old woman; that be was an old hard-shell
democrat, and could not take the oath even if
elected, consequently any colored man would
be a fool to vote for him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
WHO VIM Rise to Explain ?


Under tbo Administration of Andrew john
son. SAYS ,be World, the cost Of the judiciary
branch of tIc Federal Government in 1868
was 51z3 a-S.57. Under Grant it wasin 1870
s2.gl08i2. 3. aud in lS7litwas SS,327 9l5.
.S. Here Is au increase in 1870 under Grant
over 1868 uDdcr johnson O. SIss6 $685.
uaa uj.i,lesurportcrs of Grant explain away
,ti- Important item? The increase still goes
600. lr iu 1874 the COS, of the judiciary uuler
Umc. uas ~7Io.575 A. more thsu il was IN
let c-m, iu 1879. aud !, cost S2597, 24O4l
more aa1cr Grant j. ISL than it did under
5olas.a in 1890 Waat LAS been done with
Ell, tie umcv9
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
The Ku Klux in the Albany Bastile.

Tie visitation Of the government detective,
Whiteley, to the Albany Bastile, where he
held interviews with number Of persons in
carceratel there for alleged political offences,
has resulted in his recommending some Of them
to pardon because they were mislcd, ard 9TH
els to continued punishment. Yet, according
to bis own statement there is no reason why
they should not all be discharged. The fact
that ixty-fve Southern men are shut up with
thieves and mugderers on false pretences, is a
damning spot on the character Of this iufa-
nous administration, which cannot be wiped
ont. Grant is beginning to fear the effect Of
such horrible outrages even in the North where
public sentiment seems to be awaking in re-
gard to it, Better late than never, but, as
sure as Justice reigns in Heaven, day Of reck
oning for ali these crimes will one day come
LyHedbrg Necs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
NEW GOODS.

I HAVE just opened and would invite the atteh-
tion Of buyers 70 my stock Of GROCERIES,
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.-
These goods have been purchased for cash AZ the
lowest rates, and will be sold correspondingly low
either for Cab or in exchange for produce dcliy-
cred In good condition.
aug. II, 1872 DAVID HOWELL
lust opened New Prints, Brown and Bleached
~ Cottons Sheetng Pillow Cottons, Hickory
Stripes, Flahnels, Knitting Cotton. Corscls Ho-
siery, New Styles Rdhling, Linen Handkerchief,
for sale by DAVID HOWELL.
DROWN, Crushed, Granulated and Powdered
ID Sugars, Syrups. Rio and Laguyra COhees,
Cheese, Crackers, Tobacco. Pine and Medium
Green Tea Superior Black Tea Spices for sale By
Aug. IT. 1872 DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

CoLoEEL MosBY AND THE " NrcGAps." The
Fairfax Necs, referring to the late discussion
at Salem, says: The colored people drew very
near as soon as Colonel Mosby commenced
speaking, and seemed delighted that they had
such a champion for their candidate His fire.
queut use Of the word "niggars, and old Ho-
race Greeley as their champion, and the man
who had done more than anybody else to give
them their freedom, and then 4 right to vote,
seemed to puzzle them, and their yocifcrous
cheering, which was noticeable when he first
began to speak. grew small by degrees and
beautifully less.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

] HAVE for sale the following Books, cheap:
Stepping Heavcnward Night Scenes Of the
Bible. Little Women, Kenzi, Gold Elsie, Robinson
Crusoe--Paper Backs. Morton House, Surcnedon,
Henry Esmonf, Smiths French Novel, Three
Generations. Plebscitc, 10 IL Never Too Late %
Mend, The Golden Lion Of Grampere by Trollope.
These Books are sold. One half Of the price paid
allowed on some other book when read and re-
turned CAN and see. GEO. +. LIGHT
TIRUIT WAX, also for sale. Toilet Powder.
/ have just made a superior article Of
Toilet Powder equal to Lubn's) for one fourth
the money. Il is very soothing 20 chafis and heat
Aug. II. Spirit copy. GEO. 7. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

SALE OF NEwsPAPER.-The Journal,
published at Denton, Nd, was sold on Satur-
day, at public SALE by the administrators of
the late DR.. Tarr, former publisher, to Mr.. q
P. Steele, for $4,000 Mr.. Steele is practi-
cal printer, and served his time in the Journal
Office The paper is democratic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

Senator Morton, of Indiana, says the contest
this fall between Grant and Greeley is between
The " boys in blue and the boys in gray
Among the " boys in bin" who are support
ins Mr. Greeley We notice coDspicuously the
following:
Gen. Hooker Cal Gen. Hancock, Penn:
Gen. McClonand, Ill; Gen. Fitzpatrick, \. j.;
Gen Pleasaulon, n. Y; Gen Blair, Mo; Gen.
Ward. O.; Gen. Wiley, o.; Gen. Whitley, Ill.,;
Gen. Buell., O.; Gen Moore O.; Gen. Haven,
O.; Gen Haskell, Ind; Gen. Burns, O.; Gen.
Mead, Penn; Gen Banks. Mass; Gen. Slocum,
\. Y; Gen. Manson, Ind; Gen Burbridge,
Ky; Gen. Schurz, No; Gen. Morgan, o.: Gen.
Heath, O.; Gen Mcclellan, n. Y; Gen. Bann-
inc, O.; Gen. futile, Iowa; Gen. Slack, Ind;
Gen. kiI6y Smith, Pa; Gen. Steadman, O.;
This list viii do as afrst nstallment There
are great many more Of the General officers
whose names we do not at present recall OF
the officers below the rank Of general the
names are legion and would fill the entire pa
per. How does Senator Morton like these old
fighting friends of his in gray Haga-sto'rn
Free Press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

CANAL TRADE.-During the month Of July
there were issued clearances to 913 boats la
den with lOl $50 tons Of coal and II tons Of
miscellaneous matter. or this amount %, 500
tons went through Col to Antietam Iron
Works; 562 to WiliamsPort; III to Han
cock 10 to ShepherdstOwn; % to Point Of
Rocks; % to Harper's Ferry s. to Berlin,
and IS to Whites Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
a dministrator's Notice.

TlHE undersigned having taken out letters Of
administration on the Estate Of Peter Lang
don deceased, hereby notifies all persons indebted
to the said estate to make prompt payment, and
all persons having claims against the same u pre-
sent them W ithout delay to him.
CHARLES LANGDON. Adm'r.
kabetown, Aug. L, lsT2-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

A Coon Rus BETTER THAN BAD STAND
Col Gray, Of Colorado on Thursday last, bet
Mr. G. W. Harrison, of this city, 5000 that
Horace Greeley would not be elected President,
and pu, up $3.50 forfeit, tie remainder to be
deposited in the banking house Of Burke &
Herbert, in this city, by eleven o'clock yes,er-
day morning. Mr.. Harrisous money was de-
posted on time, but as nothing has been heard
Of Coz. Gays at o'clock this afternoon, Mr.
Harrison viii receive the forfeit.-Aerandria
G0zeite Of Saturday.
ALLEGED ELoPENENT. The Lynchburg
Val Republican, states that James F. Clark
former editor Of the Manassas Gazette, and
prosccutilg attorney for Prince William coun-
IS. Va, has eloped with Miss Fannie Jewell
aged fifteen, the daughter Of the depot agent
at Manassas Helelta wife aud three children.
The couple proceeded to Washington, were
married and went West.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Public Sale.

I WILL offer a Public Sale, atmy residence,
! one mile south Of nippon, on
Tuesday, August 81, 1872,
The Following Personal Property:
Five head Work Horses, Fine mare;
Two Colts-two and three years old
Five Mich Cows 10 head Young Cattle;
Fourteen Hogs, 2 SoWs and II Pigs;
Gearing for Horses, sets Plough Gcars,
l sett Cart Gears
Two Wagons, ! Water Car, Sleigh
One Wheat Fan, / Horse Rake;
One Corn Shelter, Cutting Box Cider Mill
One Keller CUM Spring Drill,
One Champion Reaper Mower combined,
Four Double and Single Shovel P0uZhsj
Ono Mccormick and Barshcar Plough;
Two horse and 2-horse Harrow
One Corn Covercr, Grain Cradle;
One Cut Saw, Filth and Log Chain;
Single Double and rrcbblc Trees
Forks Hoes, and Sh0ycls
Forty ACRES CORN subject 10 Onc-thifd
Rent, and many other articles too tedious 10 men
ton.
TERNS:-All sums Of Ton Doars and under
Cash. the Hogs and Corn will De sold on a credit
Of Months, the balance oflhc property on a credit
Of II Months with Interest from date unless paid
at maturity, the purchaser to give Negotiable note
well endorsed. No property 70 be removed until
terms arc complied with
Aug O,ls72-3t a. STR0THER DAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

I HAVE just completed my Stationery Stock
have all classes and styles Of paper from Fools
cap TO Smallest Note plain; also, French Initial
all shades, from White TO Green, very thick to
very thin-a neir lot The Dolly Note and Euyel-
ope also have just large enough TO say GLOW arc
Won 2" and Good Bye For sale by
Aug. IL. GEO. Z. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
CharIestown Female seminary.
jefferson Institute,
ChariSstown, w. Virginia

TINE next Session will commence ola fTcdaef-
day, September I'm, 1872.
Being provided with COMPETENT Assistants every
advantage for a thorough course in English, The
Languages, Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
viii be afforded. Particular attention viii be paid
to Music and pupils will be required 90 play ~ the
Musical Sorees, when the friends OF The pupils can
have an opportunity 10 judge Of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
English Department. Mas. FoFnrsr.
Mathematics amt Modern La"gsoges. Mss j..
Fay.
Vocal q hr,tr~aen'al Nric.-Mas. wv. F..
LIPPlTr.
For Terms, &c, apply TO the Principal.
Aug. 10, 1872 MRs. A. ". FORREST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

The Lynchburg Republican publishes let
ter from Mr.. Edward A. Pollard, in which he
advises the colored people TO vote for Greeley,
and gives many cogent reasons why they should
not array themselves as a class on the side Of
the Radicals
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Shepherd COLLEGE,

sHEPHERDSrOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
VNHIS School will be opened September 2, 1872,
l under competent Instructors. Thorough in
struction will be given in the studies purfucd.
According to Studies. S3G and Si5.
BOARDING can be had upon moderate terms
For Circulars and further information. address
GEO. VI. BELTIHOOYER,
Scc'y Board OF Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
BoOIs Notice.

I AN now delivering Books in Jefferson County.
Subscribers are requested To be ready in or
Ter that ! may not be detained.
August IL, 1872. J. W. JOHNSON,
Book Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Commissioners Notice.

EN the Circuit Court, April Term, 1872,
WILLIAM c. WORTHINGT0N'S Admir-,
rs.
LOUISA WASHINGTON, &c.
This cause came on to be heard this 18Th
day of April, 1872, on the papers formerly
read, and was argued by counsel, on consider
alton whereof it is adjudged, ordered and de-
creed that this cause be committed to Com
missioner OF this Court, who is ordered to state
the debts due from the Defendant, Louisa
Washington, to the Plaintiff, on the evidence
already in the cause and on such other evidence
as may be produced before bin by the parties,
and that he may report in tie premises togeth-
er with any matter which he may deem pert
nent or which either party may require to he
80 stated, and the said Commissioner is ordered
20 give notice Of the time and place Of execu-
ting this order, by publication for four weeks
successfully in some newspaper published in
Charestown, Jefferson Comfy, which publica-
ton shall be equivalent 10 personal service OF
notice on the parties.
\ true copy-TeSto---
W. ~ CHAPLINE,
CLERK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

Horace Greeley is creating ti0ore in his
native State Of New Hampshire. lie is re-
ceiycd everywhere with enthusiasm. A cor
respondent of the Springfield Republican,
writing on August 10Th from Concord, says:
Horace Greeley will carry the State the on
ly question is how large his mlj1rity will be.
Anywhere from one to ten thousand is a safe
estimate-and as things look to-day, 5000 is a
probable figure. The visit of Greeley has
brought out development Of popular senti-
ment that satisfies all impartial persons on
that score, and no reasonable Republican now
claims tho State for Grant with any conf
dence.' This estimate is doubtless correct as
it corroborates similar statements from other
sources.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

GHrEN WEnpNG-A very pleasant affair
came ODD .7 saturday The 18th instant al the
house NJ MILAN Little. a short distance from
tie c.u af Wheeling. IN Ohio county, West
Virginia ON tbc l7.b day OF August. 1922.
Mr. and Mrs Little were united in marriage
Jos Oh. State o. New JERSEY. In lS8J they re-
moved ir.o tls ra-liorLo0j of this city.
where t..y have hvel tsi,ty-ibree years. On
saturday last the 5tstb vear Of their union
WAS celebrated 10y forty hve 0ftbeir descend
ants .he others being too fr distant tcattend
HilH. Fsyis'v August 20.
We believe 10 is now reduced to a certainty
chat the Democratic and Conservative maiori-
tr on joint ha.lotin the Legislature Of North
Carolina viii be- tweUiy-four This is what
some c, oar Radical brethren call " noble
victory
BaHvaSp "a. Au.. 21.-Mary Francis
Robinson ca'a-ed .uuauc. was murdered at
tue Central Asylum last night by Eliza War
ZEN. another -..ore patient. who choled her
% death They were bsFt IN room together.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Ill. 90 1870

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
July 20, 1872.
TO Al HE Parties CoRcerRei
You are hereby notified that l viii rro-
coed to execute the above decree at my Office
in Charlcstown, West Virginia, on the goth day
Of August 1872, at which time and place yea
are required to attend.
JAMES d. FAYMAN.
July 90, ls72.-5t Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Corporation Taxes.

fVHE Corporation Taxes are due and must be
paid. Those failing 10 give this matter
prompt consideration will be proceeded against az
the law directs.
The Hog Law il still in force, and am ordered
TO take up, and sell to pay inesSl each-if neces-
sary, all hogs running at large.
NJ. ;. Il. ROBERTSON,
August Il, ls72-3t Town Sergeant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK VIII visit Charlestown pro-
IL fessibnoDy, On the Second Monday 9th Of
September, and the Second Monday, lllthl
Of November.
August 10, 1879. spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Public Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

WILL be offered, at public auction, in front Of
w the Court House in Charlestown, Jefferson
County, W. Va, on
Tuesday, September 10, 1879,
At II o'clock, a. NJ, unless previously disposed
Of lot of Land containing
81 ACRES,
Lying on the East side of the Shenandoah River,
in aforesaid County and adjoining the lands of J.
W. Walraven, Franklin 0sburn and others
being portion of the original estate of George
can be had Of w Walraven at Kabetown.
TERMS.-0ne- third Cash balance in two equal
annual payments of one and two years, with in
terest from date of sale, purchaser giving bonds
with approved security.
G. II. C. BACKUS,
J. W. WALRANEN,
Executors of George Backhouse
Aug. "a, ls72-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
Dissolution Of Co-ParteP
ship.

TElHE Co Partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of Howell & Bro, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Either party will
sign in liquidation. u Is necessary that the OLD
business shall be settled up az once. Parties ow-
ing bills will please pay them without further no
uce. SAMU 81 HOWELL,
Aug. ], 1872. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
SAMUEL HOWELL.

HAYING purchased Of Howell Bro, the bal
ancc OF the Stool, Of Goods on hand, J will
continue business at the old stand and will in
few days add a supply Of Fresh and Seasonablc
Goods. In making the changes IN busincss, have
determined also 10 change our mode Of doing bu-
siness, and will sell only for Cash in exchange
for Produce satisfied that this mode will prove an
advantage 10 Merchant and Consumer
Ny endeavOr shall be ~ furnish good Goods and
at the lowest living rates. hope b have the cup
port Of our old customers and 70 offer inducements
10 new ones.
Aug. /. 1872. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

NJOLLIRRs Pure Cod Liver OIL, the only Oh
vi free from all disagreeable taste and smell
fresh and genuine, for sale by
II + Jniv 20. 1872. &. T.. BkLLEK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on

NOR the best FERTILIZER. See what our
best farmerssay.
We. the undersigned, have used Zelrs Phosphate
and without hesitation say it is most valuable
fertilizer.
LooaS OsBory, wv A. Hoogp,
J. n. COxKLYN, JERg HAEHm,
j. G.. CIBsOy. For Sale By
T. NJ. AIsQUITH, sr.
Aug. 10, 2.-3L-Spiru coDy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24

In sevcring my connection with the firm, /
would return thanks 10 our numerous friends for
their patronage for the past seven years and ak
for the new house your continued favor and sup
port. ....,,.,.,.
Aug. /, 1872. SAMUEL HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
gel ACRES

WM II. TRAVERS,
II. II. BLACKBURN.
G. NJ. BELTIHOONER,
August 10, lSI2-5t. Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate,
September 10. 1872.

at u o'clock, NJ, in front Of the Court Hous
in Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Nir-
ginia, the following
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-08-24
stationery Department.

August g, IsT2-C w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-12
What Know about Tenement
Houses.

what II AnOW HDOut Aehr"S"t
Houses.
Editors of the Register:
In the first place, know that rents
for the most part are higher than the
poorer classes OF the people are able to
paw, even if the houses were in good re-
pair, which every one knows they are not,
and some of them have been neglected
so long that they are not 6t for hogs to
live in, but they have to be the homes
of those who are not able to better
themselves. | never before saw a city
where landlords were so afraid of put
ting on little paint and paper in their
tenants houses and fixing up things
generally, "a they are in Wheeling. One
would think it would be for their own
interests to have things look a little
better-in Gaze they should want to sell,
they would get a better price for their
property. But perhaps they don't
think Of that. Landlords, in general,
are very promising sort Of people;
A man may 60 to one Of them and tell
him that his roof leaks very badly-it
may be 30 bad that every time it rains
everything in the room is wet-and ask
him if he will be 80 kind as to fix it
The landlord will probably tell him
that he will send man around to at
tend to it in a day or two, and that will
be the last the poor tenant will ever
hear OF the matter. All landlords are
not quite 80 hard hearted as that; some
of them have little consideration for
the comfort and welfare of their tenants,
but such are few and far between. 1t
is wonder how people can live at all
in such close quarters as they are
obliged to occupy, especially in hot
weather; and then, that they have to
pay such exhorbitsnt rent as are re-
CURED of them is little more than hu-
man nature can endure. l think il is
about time that landlords should come
down q little in their rents, and make
their tenement houses q little more
habitable than they are at present.