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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

"Spesking Of extravagan:s in dress"
writes Captain C.osstree. 'ths most esr.n.
sively dressed man l ever saw was an
african chief on the gold oossto Hi. wives
had annointed him thoroughly with palm
oil and then powdered him from head TO
foot with gold dust. You never saw In your
life man got up so utterly regardless Of
eyupnaes"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Succession Of Alexander Norton - NJ. i.
ai.l27o
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SARfsR
~ of Orleans..-Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of this estate. end to all other PERSONS herein
Interested, to show cause within Zen days from
the present notification, if anv they have can
why the account presented by Henry Bidwen
testamentary executor, in this estate should not
be homologated and approved, and the funds dis
trbuted in accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
Oc25 30 nos" FRANK PACF m Cierk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

aae doctors who ran away from Memphis
are said to have acted on the old proyerb b,
@arhysician, heel myself
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Of declare, mother" said pretty little
girl, in pretty little way, "'tis too hads
You always send me to bed when am not
sleepy. and you always make ue get up
when am sleepy"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Dogs in Detroit are obliged to carry with
Mem license badges, showing their right to
i've. Bad boys do thriving business
there by stealing these badges from the
poor brutes, and selling them to dog owners
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30
Succession of Fanny Chase. widows of
John F. Deane-No IS 632

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleans.-Whereas. William s. Lacour has petit
TONED the court for letters of administration On
+: Deane, deceased, intestate. Notice is hereby
gwen TO all whom it may concern to show cause
WITHIN ten days why he prayer of the said peti.
toner should not be granted
BY order of the Court
oc2} % }0@ FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

The signal office on the summit Of Pixies
Peak is called a mansion iR the skies. The
geyedy,msnt does not owe for il.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

succession of James Price-NO. Sc,
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ or Observation-Disclosures, Mrs. Hannah Price has
petltioned the court for letters of administration
on the estate of her late husband James Price de.
ceased, Interstate. Notice is hereby given to all
whOm 1t may concern to show cause within ten
days why the PRAYER of the said petitioner should
By order of the Court. -.s. a ~. A
oc2s 20 nosF FRANK PACE, JR. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Somebody who knows about bears and
wolves and woodchucks and other animals.
and their habits, should by this time have
let the world know what kind of winter
this ia that ia coming on,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

The granite platform quarried TOP the
Winfield Scote monument weighs $50 tons,
and is believed to be the largest stone eves
successfully suarried in thi. country
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

The Elite Club concert, for the benefit Of
ct. Marks Church, will take place at the
s-IngPeside." corner of st. Charles and Val
&nse s.see;s. to morrow evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Con Mcclure, keeper Of the parish iaif at
fake Providence shot and killed prisoner
last week who was attempting to escape.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Succession of III. f. Given-No. 36, 6sI.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THR PARISH
- of Orleans.-W hereas, Mrs. Annie e. Gregory
widow of the late H. F. Given, has petitioned
the court for letters of administration OF, the
estate of the late H. +. Given deceased
intestatee Notice is hereby given to all whom ii
may concern to show cause within ten DAYS why
granted ~
By order of the Court.
Oc23 30 nO3* FRANK pACR ep c1orI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Tature. which has given Us one organ for
speaking. has given US two for hearing,
that We may learn that 10 is better 80 hear
than 20 speak.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Indiana fas tho largest public school fund
of any State i9 the Union, amounting "a
nvcc S8,00H.00S.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

k'f.sS Barrels are now made of pape: to .
considerable extent in New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Ex-Governor Warmoth was at the Pacific
HoteS an Chicago on Sundayo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30
INSURANCE.

VUHRT G0NIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Jew ORLEANS
0diee No. 1ff Grayier Ntyrees
INSURE gIRE, MARINE AND RIVER RISKS at
LOWEST RATES.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30
Succession of Thomas Jefferson Becks j.
Mo- s .Ul6.

SEcOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orieans.-Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate and to all other persons
herein interested, to show cause within ten DAYS
from the present notification, if any they have or
cam why the account presented by the adnnistra.
tor Of this estate should not be homologated and
approved, and She funds distributed ia accordance
Herewith.
By order Of the Court.
oc22 "a 80 FRANK PACF IR rarh
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

A. EIMER BADER, President.
Oh. EN1STFBLD, Vice President.
SSEORGE STROMEYER, becrerarye
BOARD 0S Trustees:
Henry Abrams. A. Elmer Badef.
A. Baumgarders 4. p. Del BOndiA
CHI Bngstteld, NJ. Frank,
II. z. Gogreve, Hy. Halle1,
Sigmund STATIC ]. H. Keller.
J. keifer, Lnuis Leonhar&
Theo. LIlienthaIs g. H. Miller,
+. Rickert, Frank Rod ,,
Louis Sehneides. W. B. SchmidA
Il. Seig. Isaac Seberck
Louis schwartz, J. NJ. Schwartz
j. K WLderman0, Il. Weissenbach.
oc25 lY
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

Succession Of William T. Hepp-No.
36,162.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
~ OTleans.-Notice is hereby given to the credit
ors of this estate, and to all persons herein IN
terested, to show cause. within ten days from the
present notification, if any they have can, why
the provisional account and tableau presented by
the testamentary executors of the deceased should
not be homoogated and approved, and tbs funds
distributed in accordance Herewith,
By order of the Court.
oc28 nos g. FRANK PACE. jR. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

California pays 100000 year to Scot
Iapd tor wheat bags.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Xavier B0Jlenda VS.. Marie MertzweiIer-
No. 20, 254.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleans .-Whereas John c. Jeneyine has
petitioned the court for letters of curator.
ship on the estate of Marie Mertzweiler inter.
dicted Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern to show cause, within ten days why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted
By order of the Court.
Oc30 nos y FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30
SEW ORLEANS PURCHASING
RURELCe

SHOPPING
OF eeeeS description for ladies and Dealers "a o.
ders from Louisiana and the Southern States.
Constant Familiarity with the market and Aass
houses insures great saving TO CUSTOMERS
CIRCULARS and SAMPLES SENT FREE.
MRS. q. NOGRIDGE.
ADJ fy2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-30

NEW ORLEANS MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY.
o"ce corner Of Camp and Canal streetse
Assets naaa... 900 -
'ooAoof ID, ls7Z. 1884 -
Ansures Fire, Marine aud RlEer Risks dividing
.he profits separately on each department to the
insured ~ e
For the accommodation of It's customers, the
ompany will make marine LOSSES payable In
London.
J. TCYES, President
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

"
The Coroner claims that the magistrates
are iqftinging upcn bic oaiylal dates by
holding inquests.
In the cases Of inea imposition a
number Of citizens Tor maintaining nuis-
snces BY the Criminal Court. an order
was generally entered RENTING The fines,
provided the indicted aud convicted par
ties AbAted the nuisAnees within ten
days. but Il they failed 80 10 20. the hne
would be enforced, Rhd the Sheriff would
be ordered By the Court 20 abate the
instances at once al the cost Of the de-
PENDANTS. rsadIs uaaa .f. 1s.|l
aAlasl Il has been announced BY au-
thority that dressskirts shall be short
eued from four 70 six inches. and the
biased waist aud corset shall give way
to the plated CAMP, aud that clothing
shall suspend from the shoulders, etc.
The issue has been made up by Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps who states the poser,
fDoes either essential modesty Of femi-
nine nature or the safety Of society
require drapery below the knees2" II
we werelto make arough guess We should
reckon not. .i.'...,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
nrx Docks for sale.

. I .
Some time since the Memphis dry
docks we're attached at the suit of Pri-
mias Emmerson, by writ issuing from
the Second Chancery Court. Messrs.
Hambleton & Co. replevied the prop
erty. Recently, by agreement between
the counsel Of the complainant, Emmer-
son, and counsel of the defendants,
Hambleton, Collier & Co., James Lee,
jr., and the Dry Docks Company, the
property was turned over to Clerk and
Master Stewart, Of the Second Chancery
Court, with instructions to advertise the
decks for sale in the Memphis, ST. louis,
New Orleans, Cincinnati and Louisville
journals. The notice as to the day and
terms of sale will be officially made
knowniin few days. The dry docks
have been expensive property, and have
rot paid since they we're hoated to Mem
phis. 1t may be that residents of some
other city will become the purchasers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

Asitis now positively Aasured that the
Gin Concert At Louisville. for the bone
Ct Of the Pebble Library Of Kentucky,
wiz come of on the 9Th Of July. it be
hooves such Of our friends as are pot
already supplied with tickets 70 order at
once. The money 70 pay the gifts in
full has been set aside for that purpose,
as attested BY the certificate Of the bank
which holds the deposit. But.a short
time .interyenes. and the tickets hre
nearly all sold; hence those wishing to
participate must act promptly
~ JoHS HuDsoS. Peabody Hotel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

Esquire Miller did land office busi-
ness Of bis office this morning, and Issued
q dozen or 50 Of warrants beG des hear
ing the complaints Of score or more Of
the prosecuted. Among those be sub
pGnaed to appear before him was the
celebrated Mrs. McCarty from Happy
Hollow, for Destroying q gentleman s
hat. Next was q warrant for Peter
Bloom, who is charged by Smith, sur
named Peter, with a breach Of trust
in disposing Of certain articles Of
household furniture left by Peter ii
with Peter l, aud for which he never
made proper return. Another war
rant was sent out upon the com
plant Of Alice Stokes for two sun-burn-
ed blondes Of African hue, named Ellen
Brown and Jane Brown, who are charg-
ed with an assault upon Alice. Next
came Maria McKintrick, of Keel street,
Chelsea, who thought Ed. Williams rails
ed enough rumpus to have him answer
for breach of the peace. Another
blank was filed up for Newton Wells,
u steamboat steward, who. it is alleged,
used terribly vulgar language toward
Mrs. George Hart, in her dOmicil. New
ton paid two dollars and costs for his
sport. A warrant was also issued for
the instant arrest Of Hannah Mower
who last night wanted to wallop Martha
Wiston, a colored maid living on South
street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

W. II. Russells Berlin Cor. N. Y. Times.l
The Jewels of the Shah have quite sur
passed the reports of their size and value
which preceded their owners arrival.
The treasury of Persia, we all know, was
rich, to an incredible richness, with ac-
cumulated wealth Of the sort; but ne one
was prepared to see mortalibus oculis,
diamond nearly twice the size Of the
Koh-i-noor, or Mountain of Light "
NOW in the possession of the Queen of
England, once Runjeet Sing, the lion of
Lahore's, greatest glory, stuck in front
of man sword-belt, and FIVE diamonds,
each larger than that jewel of jewels, en-
echelon up the coat from waist to shout
der. These stones are scarcely cut and
do not show as they ought, but they are
of surprising purity. The Shah's sword
belt is treasure house in itself. The
sheath is studded with rubies, emeralds
and diamonds, which shame their setting
of purest gold. The front of bis coat is
garnished with rows of brilliants instead
Of lace. The collar and sleeves are
crnsted with them. and his orders are of
the most precious jewels. His spurs
flash like sunbeams. All this on the
person of q man who has nothing noble
in mein or face, although he is above the
average hight of the Indian Mussulman
noblesse. $40 lf Na
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
mor,aary nspo...

Since six o'clock last evening up to
twelve m. TO day the mOrtuary report is
as follows, as taken from the books Of
the undertakors;
John WAlsh-WhOoping cough, Il do
biliiy, Ia. i
CoOuey a ro.-Cholera, l. old age,
Ia. .aa-r-aa
Flaherty, Marley a sullivAn-Un-
known, i; cholera, 81 consumption, Il
heart disease. 10.
Hoist a Bro.-Unknown. l; cholera,
1 teething. l ; cholera iniantum, ID.
Total deaths. Cholera, g. cholera IN
fantum, whooping cough, !; debility, Il
old age, h consumption, ! I; unknown, q
teeihing, /; heart disease, l-lf.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

WIN. LIEBEN, the experienced and en-
terprising newsman who recently bought
out the news emporium of W. N. Viii
kinson at III Main street, has removed
to 1924 Main, just across the street,
south of Poplar. He keeps full stock
Of latest dailies, foreign papers, maya
zines, fashion and sporting journals,
fancy stationery and other articles, to-
baccos. cigars, etc. Give the worthy
young man call. HF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

BucHU.-The curative properties Of
Ibis shrub in cases Of dropsy, gravel,
Kidney diseases, aud obscure disorders
are nov we'll known TO physicians. DIR.
Helmbold originally pOpulSrized this
medicine, and no other chemist has been
sble to extract is virtues with equal
skill. Helmbold's Buchu is still the
Standard and genuine extract Patients
ana physicians prefer a. TIE genuine
bear Il. T. Helmbolds signature. All
apoihecaries tel a. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

tBelow high water of 1871.
Blank (......) indicates no report; cipher (O)
'tif oSIoisiI - rising s.w. RHODE.
Observer SiRnal Service. U. s. A.
THE RIVERS AND WEATHER.
The river here is declining slowly.
The Ohio is about as low as it can get
conveniently, and is stationary at all
points except Pittsburg, where it is ris-
ing. The Illinois and upper Mississippi
are falling, and the lower Missouri is out
Of its banks. The Arkansas has but
two and half feet over the bars to Lit
tie Rock, and above there hasn't enough
water to swim toy ship. The other
lower tributaries are falling. The weather
to-day is clear, and the mercury $40.
BUSINESS.
Yesterday the towboat Keystone ar
rived from Little Rock, and after patch
ing her boilers, will 60 back to Burdeau
chute, where she left her empty coal
barges. The towboat Joe Fleming went
down, looking up empty ice barges, and
the George G. Wolf, for Red river,
passed the city at three o'clock in the
afternoon without landing. The Capitol
City, from st. Louis, put out fully 300
tons here, and had 500 tons for Vicks-
burg. The Belle Memphis had first
rate trip of passengers out from st.
Louis. The Bismarck went down about
midnight last night with 1000 tons, and
the Clarksyille arrived With light trip.
BOATS TO LEAVE.
The St. Francis, Captain Bowman,
departs at FIVE o. clock this afternoon for
Helena, Mariana, WiHsburg and all
on the st. Francis. Messrs
Paine, Chamberlain and Franklin are
clerks.
Thereeular semi-weekly bends packet,
A. ]. White, with Captain Mark Cheek
in command, leaves at FIVE o'clock this
evening for Napoleon and all way-land.
ings. Messrs Postal, Sharp and Smith
ers are clerks. The White makes direct
connection with the Jessie at the mouth
Of White river for all points on that
stream.
The regular United States mail pack
ct clarksville, in command Of Captain
Barrett, departs at sharp Eve o clock this
evening for Pine Bluf, Little Rock, AID
all points on the Arkansas river. Mr..
Holmes is ehiefpurssr.
The Anchor Line steamer Colorado,
Captain G. W. Boyd. is the regular
packet for St. Louis at cen am. tO-mor-
row. The Colorado Is one Of the best
boats Of the ST. Louis and Vieksburg
Packet Company, and her AccOmmOdA-
ions srs equal to the best The POpu-
lar Henry B. Dietrich has charge Of the
Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Ornhan Asylum picnic.

Next Friday, the 4th instant, the an
nual picnic OF St. Peters Orphan Asy-
lum will be held at James Park. The
different committees are making com
plete arrangements for the fete, and a
pleasant time may be expected by those
attending. You can enjoy yourself, and
at the same time aid a most charitable
enterprise. LOG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
whites Opera House.

The only place of public amusement
open in the city is Manager Whites vau-
deville theater, on Jefferson street. A
6ne variety troupe of artistes appear on
the boards each evening under the able
supervision of Stage Manager Eugene
F. German. Next Friday evening En-
gene German and Susie Starr will take
joint benefit, fact which will insure
a fine performance and crowded
house. Each evening change of
programme takes place; the perform
ance including new songs, dances, char
acter acts, changes, negro comicalities,
sensations, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Police Jottings.

Recorder Winters interviewed :" thir-
ty.three offenders against the city ordi-
nances this morning, and assessed the
usual fines. Lou Hill, lady of color,
for an assault with knife, was fined
fifty dollars and sent to Jail in default OF
$4,000 bail. Mr.. j. Gruber, a German,
for shooting with intent to kill, was
turned over to the county Sheriff. John
Murphy, for carrying concealed weap-
ons, was fined twenty-five dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

JOIN HUDsoN: Sell tickets to Public
Library of Kentucky up to the morning
of the 9TH. Express balance Of tickets
on hand that day, so as to reach me on
the 9th. THOs. E. BRAMLETTE.
l will furnish tickets to clubs at same
rates that they are sold in Louisville.
lO71 JNo. HUDSON, Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Attention, Tax.Payers.

Felix W. Robertson, City Tax Collec-
tor, gives notice that July 18th al prop
erty on which municipal taxes have not
been paid for 1872 will be condemned.
He suggests the propriety Of ascertain
ing the fact of having paid your taxes
before the above time, as there will be no
exemption from costs accruing after that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Indueement.

A. h. Goodman. the well-known fash
ionable merchant tailor at 100 Main
street. has concluded TO make up the
remainder Of his spriRg and summer
goods, consisting Of all leading styles
and makes Of foreign goods, at very low
figures and in the best Of styles His
work canRot be surpassed by:anybOdy.
Give him a call before leaving your
measure elsewhere. l09
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Cholera PrerentIEe.

Keep your houses clean by painting
as we'll as using chloride Of lime, which
you can have done BY A. F. Davis, PSI
Second street, in the very. latest style
and at lowest livisg rates. lO7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

Bow BELLS for June has arrived, an
is to be had at Walkers news depot, l05
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies' journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty of them. Call
early and secure a copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Inr Lockr. -Harper. GaIaEr. Dem

JoE Lock-. Harper, GALAXY. Dem
crest, Peterson, Cooley and other mag
azines for July, and the latest novels
received at Joe LOeke's news de-
Dot. No 2s6 Main street. The latest
dailies from sl quarters, foreign papers
and periodicals Of every land, maya
apes and fashion books Of latest dates
can Be found 81 Joe'a A 6ue lot Of sta-
tionery, etc, for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
LAY In YOUR COAL.
Get the best Pittsburg from l

M.tH --------- -s------ re-
MANsFoRD, corner of Second and
Monroe, has London Punch, Graphic,
Illustrated News, and all the great dali
lies, week.-Mrs., monthlies and quarterlies
You can always find the latest and best
at the complete establishment on the
corner of Second aRd Monroe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01

In the neighborhood of Chiselhurst,
the other day, an enanored pair we're
walking pleasantly along, quite uncon-
scious Of their surroundings, and more
narticularly Of the fact that an itinerant
photographer had taken up his position,
surrounded by an interesting crowd. AS
The swain and the maiden took their way,
what more natural than that the former
should imprint chaste salute on the
pouting lips Of bis fair companion2
What more annoying than that the cam
era should have seized them in the very
act and rendered it immortal2 The hap
less couple became aware Of the fact
from the loud outburst Of laughter which
ran through the assemblage as the plate
was held up. The girl at FIRST stOrmed
and threatened, but subsiding into a
more reasonable mood, offered TO pur-
chase the negative But the photo
rrapher was memorable. he was willing
to sell any number Of copies, but insisted
upon retaining the original.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
Buy your wood from C. II. Johnson,
III Poplar street. near Fourth. 2st
OrrcE MENPMIs VAIN CourAxY.l

26l SECOND ST.. CORNER EAST COUnT,
a MEMPHIS. Tenn, June IS. 1873.
Water consumers are respectfully
requested 10 notice the rules Of this
Company which govern them in the
use Of water. Copies of the game are
always on hand at this office. | would
particularly call attention 10 the rule
governing the use Of the street sprink-
.ler." They are not 10 be used TO wash
carriages, wagons. horses. mules. or TO
run to waste in cutters, and any person
who allows his sprinkler 10 be put TO any
OF the above uses will have the water
turned off without notice.
los w. l.. CAMERON, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-01
How Fair Chinese Die for Love.

In his "Far Cathy," Mr.. Medh-rs
states that one morning he received
card from wealthy young lady, inform.
ing him that her betrothed having lspsed
into an early grave she had made up her
mind to commit suicide on certain day.
To Mr.. Medhurst's surprise, his official
remonstrances were received with COM
monplace eiyilities, and on the day
named the woman did deliberately sacri-
fee her life in the presence of thou
sands" A stage was erected in the
open fields with tented frame over ii,
from which was suspended a piece OF
scarlet Grape. One end of this she adj
iusted around her neck. She then EN-
braced q little boy, probably a little
brother, presented by a person standing
by, and, having let fall veil over her
face, mounted chair and resolutely
Jumped of it, her little elasped hands
saluting the assemblage as her fast fail
ing form twirled round with the tighten
ing cord.