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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
Chicago claims a population Of
400, 900.

Chicago claims a population Of
400, 900.
An editor says that the only rea-
son he knows Of why his house was
not blown away the other day, dur
ing a severe gale, was because there
was heavy mortgage upon it.
a great deal of sickness is repor-
ted in the river bottoms this summer.
Quite q number of families living in
the lowlands, east of the river, quit
their homes for camps in the prai-
ries.-Waco Advance.
And yet Waco is roaring without
ceasing after the State capital.
An Omaha paper advises the peo-
pie mot to make such a fuss about
the shooting of a constable, as there
are forty candidates for the Office.
a humming bird flew in to q
court room in Georgia during the
session Of the court one day recently
at 10 P. NJ. and continued to fly
within a few inches IF the cealing
until 6 P. NJ, when it fell slowly
and alighted on a mantle piece,
where it was captured. 1t was on
the wing seven and a half hours
without rest.
The graceful mantilla is worn by
English ladies.
Theirs is Is and has the strongest
memory in France.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
Nursery Rhyme. of Our Times.

Nursery Rhymes Of Our Times.
Every thing is up
With Grant and his pup,
The RAIDS may rant,
But tits certain they can't
Re-elect Grant
There will be ell sorts Of shifts,
To cover Grant aud his gifts,
But as certain as thunder,
He " III have to knock under.
Grant and his hobbies,
His thieves and his Hobbies,
Will have TO surrender
To Greeley in November.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The secrets of health are: Keep
warm. Eat regular and slowly.
Maintain regular bodily habit. Take
early and very light suppers. Keep
clean skin. Get plenty Of
sleep at night. Keep cheerful and
respectful company. Keep out of
debt. Don't set your mind on things
you don't need. Mind your own
business. Subdue curiosity, Avoid
drugs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
Is Poverty aCrImel

If poverty is a crime, then there
are many criminals, for many are
too poor to live in any sort of decent
comfort.
The standard of honesty and ex-
cellence, in the minds of many men,
is money. Give an individual pleu~
ty of money, fill his barns full, and
examine his title papers to broad
acres of land on which no mortgage
lies, and what a multitude of faults
are hidden beneath these things /!
Wealth hides more sins than any
thing else. "He was a poor, but
an honest man." All, there it is,
"poor" yet "hOnest," they say, as
if the two conditions were rarely
allied. And that's the way the
world feels toward poverty. Crime
and poverty go hand in hand in the
minds of too many of US.
If men would learn to honor and
trust each other for their intrinsic
worth-their wealth of mind and
sonl-their talent, genius, industry,
ect., be he rich or poor, and low
estimate we've placed upon each
other for their wealth of purse, we
should all'be happier wiser and bet,
ter Genius would oftener be rewar-
ded, and better appreciated. "Poor
yet honest" men would be stimulated
to higher exertiOns, for they would
feel and know that honor, trust and
profit might follow such exertions. A
man should be honored and APP
plauded for what he is, not for what
he has. 1t was not your men of
wealth who gave to the world the
steam engine, the telegraph, the
sewing machine, and thousands of
other useful and cientifc inventions
which have revolutionized the whole
civilized world; but men of
poverty, who lived in Obscurity, and
under the ban of reproach on ac~
count Of such poverty. 1t has ever
been thus and, we fear, will con-
tinue to be so, for man by nature is
ungrateful, and money rules the
world.-The Printer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
II. RADKEV,

RESS AVENUE,
Manufacturer of Copper, Tin ano
Sheet Iron Ware,
A LSO AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED
u Hearth Side Cooking Stove-the best il
the market.
Wholesale aud Retail Dealer in Tin Ware,
Pumps, Stoves, etc.
All Job Work attended to with neatness
and dispatch. Roofing and Guttering done
to order. nv25-Wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
BUSINESS CARDS.
A. II. JOHNSON,

GENERAL LAND AND COLLECTING AGENT
BURNET, TEXAS.
Attends to Paying Taxes, Locating Lands,
Examining Titles, etc.
Orders for Surveying Promptly FILLED.
REFKRENcES.
Henry Sampson, Galveston.
Renrick & Frazier, Waco.
r. N. Elgin, Houston.
c. r. Johns Co., Austin. nv9l5wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

An absurd rumOr having been circulated
regarding supernatural occurrences having
taken place at the Peterson Mil, on Pecan
street, we are requested by Mrs. Peterson, to
say that there is no foundation whatever for
such stories. A few simple negroes gave
rise to the report. Those at 3 distance who
hear the whistle ABOUT - at night, viii fad
a solution ol tie marvel by going to the Ice
Factory on the river. 1t is singular that in
an intelligent community, persons are to be
found with the bump Of marvelOusness sc
large that they can for a moment give ere
dence to such absurdities.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The great mile race between Nellie r. be-
longing to Fulcher of Fort Bend, and RABBI
belonging to Askey of Hays, for $1,000 gold,
came off on Thursday evening, and resulted
in favor ofN0llie R; time l:4s!. Another race
came of on the same evening between Min
ME Lee, Matilda Smith and Cricket halt
mile and repeat, resulting.in favor of Minnie
Lee on both heats. The races are still pro
crossing and on Monday they will be par
ticularly attractive. Mr.. Costley has the
Central Course in splendid fix.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
LOUIS Yards, Presluent.
E. n. JOHNSON, Secretary

\ New York vessel is about to be
built on the Clyde, to run between
Liverpool and New York, of dlmen>
sions second only to the Great Eas-
tern. Her length Is to be $40 feet
over all, and she is to be 80 feet
beam and % feet in depth. 1t is
expected that the great steamship
will make the voyage from port to
port in seven days.
The best get up for ladies'
o'clock a. NJ.
Mr.. Muncey, the gentlemanly
stage agent in this city, informs US
that the following memorandum
was on the way-bill which came
down on Sunday last: Forty In,
dians, Mexicans, Americans and me-
groes are reported on Bear Greek,
20 miles South east of McKavett,
armed with Winchester rifles. Twen-
ty citizens and twenty soldiers leave
tonight, Aug 23rd, in pursuit
San Antonio Herald.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Dr. c. Lindenberger, d dentist Of twelve
years experience, has opened an elegant
Office in the rooms over Peter Smiths new
store, where all operations pertaining 10 bis
profession will be performed in a scientific
manner, and the latest improvements used IN
the extraction of teeth, when desired. Call
and see him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Half-fare tickets viii be furnished by the
Railroad Company, to those wishing to at
tend the Democratic Barbecue at Manor
Saturday the l4th instant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Ninety FIVE 10 the shade
Bring me iced lemob ade
Dashed with brandy, and some
Small admixture of rum,
Let me smoke my Havana,
While you play the p!s1-Rh
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

"KEToHE. TIE first shipment from Austin
to BRENNAN has been made, ani McClellsnd
made it. 1t was old-very old.
The above paragraph has been affecting
our eyesight every time we have taken up the
Austin Statesman, since the 10th instant.
For heavens sake, explain; what is it, who
is it, where is it and how "old" is il? Did it
get to Brennan safe? Oh answer US
Waco Advance.
We presume that by this time some Of ii
has even reached Waco, and if so, the editor
of the Advance is too happy to ask any otber
questions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
Tie best and most honorable Republicans
Of this county support Horace Greeley.
..Stop mrPnper!,,


During our existence as a Journal, some
fifteen months, we can call to mind four in
stances Ofthe order "Stop my Paperr hsv-
ing been Numbered in our ears, on account
OF our giving expr. ssion to sentiments that
did not exactly tally with the opinions or
prejadices of these four individuals. For
their special benefit We make room for the
following anscdote; related by the Philadel,
phIA Post of the Ledger of that city.
Mr.. Swain by his course in regard to some
public matter had offended number OF
readers one of whom he met on Chestnut
street, and thus aecosted him:
"Ar Swain I've stopped the Ledger"
"What is that, SIR"
1--WE stopped the Ledger was the stern
reyly.
Great hesvens!' said Mr.. Swain, 'my dear
sir that won't do. Come with me to the
Office. This must be looked into" And,
taking the man with him, he entered the
Office at Third and Chestnut streets. There
they found the clerks busy at their desks
then they assembled to the editorial rooms
and composing rooms, where all was a!
usual; finally they descended to the pres.
rooms, where the engineers were at work.
II thought you told me you had stopped
the Ledger" said Mr.. Swain.
$50 have, said the offended subscriber
~ dou't see the stoppage The Ledger
seems to be going on"
/ "0h! l mean to say-that is, that I--ah-
hsdStopped taking it."
rs that ALL" exclsim ed Mr.. Swain, "Why
my dear sir, you don't know how yoI
] alarmed me- IA fnr your indiv idual sinh
! and never make such rash assertions again.
We are gratifed to learn that Mr. job
Wheelau, who accidentally took a lag
dose Of strychnine few days since, is in
fine way Of recovery. Either Mr.. Wheela
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Travis county begins now to see that the
surest way to build up this section and re-
tain its old prestige is to encourage and foster
home enterprises. Deeds go farther than
mere words, and if we wish to hold our own
or to pursue the road of progress, we must
show it by a fixed determined energy to do
something. Dollars spent judiciously will
beget more dollars than all else.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The Texas Military Academy opened last
Monday with one hundred students. The in.
dications are that the attendance at this po-
Tulsr institute will be very large this season.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

A Mr.. Wheelau, of Lsmpasas, stopping at
the City Hotel, took dose Of strychnine
last night from which it is ex!reamly doubt
full if be will recover. The gentleman says
be took it through mis- take, thinking it was
morphine. 1t appears he rad 10th drugs in
his pocket
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Mr.. Everett of the firm OF G. r. Johns &
Co., has shown US a lot Of pears just received
by expires, from Mr.. Phillip Unger, of Pales>
tine. We measured the two largest, one
being eleven inches in circumference length
wise, Ind ten and tbree.quarter inches
around ihe bulge. The next largest meas.
ured ten and quarter and ten aud a half.
The names of the variety were no, learned,
but the fruit is most beautiful end luscious,
and not surpassed by the growth of any
other State. Texas is desii0ed TO Be- great
frnit country.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The New York Citizen and Round Table,
established in New York City in 1868, and
one Of the best story, social, political and
literary papers in the country, is Offering rare
inducements to subscribers. They have had
prepared two choice chromos Sl!XI73 inches.
entitled "Launch Of the LifebOa,," and Re
turn from the Wreck" and they propose to
give one copy of each of these choice speci-
mems of art to each subscriber who pays the
subscription price, So year, for the paper
The Citizen and Round Table is straight out
for Greeley and Brown.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

There are ibirty.sight residents Of A"s'iu
whose uames begin with Nc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The young lady who was up with the lark
is now down with the rheumatism.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Mr. Stuart wishes US to say that he urged
Quick on the stand at the hat raising in front
of his Saloon on Saturday. Several friends
of Quick who were present called On him to
speak, and to satisfy them Stuart told him to
get up and give them alittle speech.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The whereabouts of Chss. Reading, for
merly of Louisiana, is desired to be known
by bis cousin, James F, Lyons. Please call
at, or address Immediately Statesman Office,
Austin, Texas.
Mr.. Lyons is one of the most helpless Grip
pies we have ever seen, and the information
requested will confer great favor upon a
helpless man seeking friend.
Texas papers will please cory aud do US q
favor.
We have seen presented kind OF hybrid
pumpkin raised by Mr.. W. A. Brown, u
HoEDsby's bend, measuring four feet three
inches in length. 1t has grown in a circular
shape, the stem and apex coming entirely
| together
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

We are gratifed to learn that Mr.. John
Wheelau, who accidentally took large
dose Of strychnine few days since, is in
fine way of recovery. Either Mr.. Wheelan
has a cast iron stomach or the drug must
have been Of very inferior quality.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

a young man named George KimbalI, was
brought TO DR.. Lenaker'5 Office about 4
o'clock Wednesday evening, who had received
a fearful cash across the shin, about half
way between the foot and knee. The flesh
was laid open to the bone. The cat was made
with broad ak which the man was using at
the time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Cotton picking goes on bravely In this
section of the State Travis will turn cut az
many pounds TO the acre this year as any
cnnntr in this section.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Extensive preparations are being made for
manufacturing MeGebee's Cement on d large
scale in this city. This cement was invented
by the late DR.. Park, Of seguiD, and further
improved by T. G. McGehee, and is pro-
nounced by chemists, scientific men and
practical masOns, as superior to any article
ofthe kind ever brought 10 the notice of the
public. It soon hardens in damp atmos,
phere, or upon water being poured over it,
aud in few days is as firm and durable as
stone. For cis:erns, floors, sidewalks, etc.,
it appears to be just the thing, and ne have
no doubt it will soon become an extensive
article of commerce
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

The committee Of arrangements fer the
barbecue to be held at Manor, on the l4Ih
inst, have arranged with the Railroad Com
pany, that persons leaving Austin on the
morning of that day and going to Manor, can
return in the afternoon on the same ticket
they obtain at Austin. This will enable all
desiring to attend from here to make the
trip at half price The statement has been
made often before, but the committee request
us TO say sgaiD, that every one is invited to
be present. \ number Of prominent speakers
will be there, and every arrangement has
been made for pleasant time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

Fine apples are Selling for So so a barrel
10 almost all the fruit stores in New Orleans
In Austin they are worth 10 cents piece.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1872-09-12

Close, hot, and sultry are the days, espe-'
eially where the breeze does not penetrate.
Another month will give the hot weather
pull
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22

HOKSES, CARRIAGES, NC.
A RCH. JOHNSTON. AUCTIoNEER,
IA OLce and salesroom 81 Nassau street, opposite the
Post o!hce.
Horse Auction Mart no. ia Thirteenth street.
MOST iMP0RTANT SALE OF FINS
LANDAUS, cLARENCES, LANDAuLETS, &C.
EVER HELD IN Tho CITY,
being tue entire stock OF the
Carriage Repository OF
THEODORE T. BALDWIN,,
broadway and Tenth street,
next to Grace church,
MONDAY, JANUARY 2y 1s72
al II O'Clock,
By JOHNSTON & VAN TASSELL
The stock all and rs class and OF the most fashion
able build.
Full particulars In time.
By order OF j. W. BR1TTON, Assignee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22
TRAvELLEHs, GUIDE.

VINELAND RAILWAY-FOR vlNELAND, N. j., AND
Briigeton. Leaves foot OF Murray street., New York
via New Jersey Southern Railroad at NJ ana r. Me-
by steamers EMPIRE STATE and JESSE HOYT.
J. W. MILLS, Superintendent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22
COASTWISE STEAMSHIPS.
DACIFIC NAIL STEAMSHIP COSPANY's LINE TO
CALIFORNIA, JAPAN AND CHINA,
VIA PANAMA,
CARRYING MAILS. PASSENGERS AND

KINGSTON "a $sTSAk "a sAa2cos AsR SsH7rowS.
cfSTftk rEaS zkxf SshH!fE.. shiIE: 49,, .,..,, ,,.,
sS:s
S:1y '.Hs sssnpseas 4
xmse.a Si'n 'ss Msy 'ss To for
p0Tis received cIS Ts'j' Phi Of !ass.ry
iss Japap For rates q pss.ssc and
az further 1.-THE ps%a1u ,Ss apply at coTp;pys Sce on the
sS.slsi Notice e steamship
sssvsa eo0n y.aa.y 1S
Tss 's'.. 'sPi g :ssi Ss.; s :';S ssp, North
TINTED STATES AND BRAZIL NAIL STEAMSHIP
buden CAPTAIN ss'ew Georges soca viii
sa tor ST. Thomas Para PernsmbucS. Bahia and Rio de
pier Is North or h,HRs;es Rivera January ~ O'Clock @ fro"
For freight or passage wYRLiGm wsYRLLi r. GARRISON A..o,
No. Bowling Green.
DhESGzz Gz1Asz kasE r. SsaaxA.5 saaxAsA AND VERA CRUZ
TNss and MEXICAN Mall ss;mshp Line leaving par
tSis: fss:a: ca; ss.ssy 'ss
cIEoPArRA PSip: aHsvsns cn;y .wssussaay fsS Il
FOR 'e'sA' Or fs'i1TEf xTsx%SDSE SONS Broadway
TINTED STATES MAIL TO HAVANA
s1.rv AsnS NAL COMPANY saog rssnssy
SSkS STsThE csssS Adams
MISSOURI, Captain r. Il. Morton (vA Nassau)...F
'0' "e'Sn' VI 'A''4A' -pP'w W. pIMocK, President,
No. Bowling Green.
L,OR FERNANDINA, JACKsONvILLE, TALLAHAS
see, Tampa and ST. Augustine
and all other the Florida and Jacksonville Pensa
cola Mobile Railroads. and Brunswick, 0a.
Steamship ASHLAND
sails Saturday. JAM a. r. NJ from pier 90 North River
Insurance, y Der cent
For freight or passage apply 70 .
TOR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT.
Southern Line.
The steamship VICTOR,
Captain Gates,
will leave pier 81 East River, Wednesday JanuarySA
Freight for 81. L0uis, Mobile and Galveston taken. -.
For freight or passacc having superior Recommendations
-'pv" @. T. MALLORY 4 co. ~ Maiden lane
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FOR SAL.

ENOR SALE-THL FIRST CLASS STOCK AND FIX
lures OF Hat store No. Bowery, and the of build
Ing either together or separately An immediate purchaser
miees
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22
NEW YORK, MONDAY, JANUARY lS72-TRPLE SHEET

FINANUl AL.
A SMALL AMOUNT OF 1aE CHICAGO DAsvlIrE
and vincennes Railroad first mortgage per Gold
Bonds for sale ninety accrued currency
The mortgage for only ls.5u0 me the line is 6n-
ished and doing large business Investors desire
thoroughly safe bond completed road obtain fun
particulars application to
W. B. SHATTUCK CO., Bankers,
No. 20 Nassau street, New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HAvANA LOTTFRY.-FULL OFFICIAL DRAWING
received Tor January Oy JOSEPH BATES, la Broad
4,
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ATTHE AUCTION HOUSE or
IA JOHNSTON u VAN TASSELL.
Office and Salesroom 81 Nassau street,
opposite the Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-22

LNOR SALE-THE STOCK AND FIXTURES OF THE
first class Grocery Store, corner Henderson Greg
Streets Jersey CITY consisting of Horse Ha
ne Store Fixtures splendid Ice House and Butte
Montgomery street. Jersey CITY,
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TIE HORSE AND CARRIAGE BRANCH
Of our business conducted at
HORSE AUCTION MAkT,
no. liz AND ia EAST THIRTEENTH STREET. NEAR
FOURTH AVENUE,
where hold regular
SALES OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
GENlLEMEN .NIsHING TO PURCHASE OR THOSE
having Horses Carriages TO sell viii 0nd house per-
fecly reliable, this branch OF business
we 10 Al our other business, the esmc straightforward
principles whoh govern honorable houses In all mercantile
WE GIVE TIE PURCHASER OF EVERY HORSE
that Is warranted sound from "a to 4s for trial.
ENTRIES FOR SALE OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES
can be made at downtown office and saesroo ~ Mas
su street, where also keep register OF horsesfo pr
vate sale.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-02-01
Men and Their Whims.

RETRENCHMENT AND REFoRM.-Our
nnighhnr of The Union has considerable T.,
say about Retrenclment and r, f,rm and
l. also savage on corrupt officials. Thi>
sounds well. But we apprehend that til,
readers OF the Union would have m ,r.
! conf lence in the honesty and sincerit,
of its eGitor il the following facts Were
not on record at the Auditors office.
On page 395. at the Record of the pro-
| csedingS of the County Commissioners
| among other items, we find that l.. a.
Brnnner, for printing the Sheriff's PROF.
lamation six weeks.with few posters an :
blanks. charged tie county ninety
| five dollars. which was allowed and paid.
said proclarsiation occupied only abuu
| fwo-thir,ls of Il roumn. which we pul =
| li>hed for nothing. and we are i'm ornie,'
that for one of "ur prominent merchants
he inserts ,oiots eoiunn one year for FOR
TY DOLLARS.
On page 379. of said record. we ind
| that Mr.. l.. 4. Drummer, for printing on.
| hundred aud fifty qnires of Assessor
dred AMI fifty ($l5ol dollars. which 8
allowed and paid, Notwithstanding t. Z
earnest protestations of Comm ssionei
NcClain, and when the facts leaked on
it was found that Mr.. Brunncr did MOI
print line of said blanks. but got t en-,
printed abroad AMI cost him ont FORTY
TWO ($42) dollars. Thus il appears dat
this late Minister OF the Gospel charar
the county ONE HUNDRED AND EIGH z
DOLLARS tor carrying said al.s from
Ii office To the Court iiCuse,
Reader. need We 90 to New York Il,
see Il Tam mnany performance? or TO the
Custom House. TO find corruption? W
we hope that every man holding Off T.
under the administratis n of Pres.dt al
Grant. who is found gul.t fsuch act
of deliberate fraud as the above. ill
he Kicked our quicker than lightning. g.nV
matter what his former standing am:
professions may haye been.