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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Alderman Morris said yesterday afternoon
in the council meeting that he did not un.
derstand how ii was, that while City Clerk
liowley uses pens worth seventy.livc cents a
box, City Treasurer Cunningham uses pens
worth two and a-hali and three dollars box,
and while the clerk uses pencils worth fifty
cents u dozen the treasurer uses pencils
worth u dollar and twenty-five cents a doz. n
Alderman Rittenhouse then rose and said
he thought the treasurer used too many
pens anyhow. Then the discussion stop.
ped. 1.-THE treasurer is cxtravsgant why
don't the council bring him up with short
turn, Why is the subject touched and then
dropped. The treasurer has probably cX.
pended three or tour dollars TOR pens aud
pencils In the last eight months, and il Is
right that this horrible leak should be
stopped. 1.-THE coun, II don't stop the leaks at
the spigot how can we get along The
bung hole can look 10 itself The spigot is
the councils stronghold. The pen and pen.
ell question is now the all important qie,-
ton. Down with extravaganza in pens
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

To any and all who desire a fine
genuine French csf,kid, Morocco or paten,
leather pair Of boots, CATERS or shoes Of any
or oil Of the latest styles. William Ehlers, on
Twentieth street, Is ready to furnish them
~ the most reasonable rate. and guarantees
good stock good dts anu perfect satisfaction.
b-lS-ln
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
ZOE CREAM SALnnN-

AZ warm weather is approaching the
lovers OF Ice cream will be glad to learn that
Messrs. saup Il Clarkson have fitted up and
reiurnished, in elegant style, their Ice cream
parlors. Their mammoth soda fountain has
also been put in running order, and nothing
is wanting about the establishment to make
the pleasure and comfort Of their patrons
complete i-lb-tt
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
OLE HUNDRED MEN WANTED.

One hundred men wanted TO work on the
Mississippi Central railroad, seven miles
SOUTHWEST of Dresden, Tennessee, and
twelve colorcd men for teamsters, by Shee-
hh x Toler, contractors. Good wages
given and free transportation furnished
Apply TO NJ. BURNS,
Proprietor Mechanics boarding house,
Cairo Illinois. 6-l2-tt
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

The sun has been requested to ask our
doctors their opinion of OHIO river water.
Did one OF the doctors make the request 30
he might have an excuse for rushing into
prlnt' Everybody who knows anything
knows that Ohio river water is unhealthy
Tat fact was demonstrated long ago. We
are inclined 10 believe that all kinds OF
water are unhe allhy. Weiss beer should he
substituted. may be procured 1t Walkers.
Blsttau's, Attachments, Jeckel's and scho. b.
meyers. We make this announcement for
The benefit OF those good people who have
been 50 much addicted TO the use OF water
tIey have not discovered where the better
6s'srsx' may DO found. Weiss bssI
queuehss thirst Isttens sud prevents chol.
sp.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
COMMERCIAL HOTEL

This popular hotel has been relitted and
mpro we'd, and is now one Of the most com
Portable stopping places in the city. The
travelling public and persons desiring
pleasant quarters by the week or month, will
always lind them at the Commercial hotel.
Rates Of board have been rcducted rs fol.
lows; Day board, - 30 per week; transit,
81 30 per day; board and lodging, from %
10 g. per week. If
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
NEW GOODS

Ms. Anna Lang on Eighth street, between
Commercial and Washington avenues, has
Just opened out stock Of new and fashion.
able millinery goods. She has one hundred
and nfty different styiesof hats and bonnot-,
beside large assortment OF ribbons, now.
ers and notions OF all sorts, all OF which vii
be sold at the lowest prices.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

New stock and new styles of wall pape
paints. oils, window glass, etc, etc, at Is. f.
Meigs' new store, Washington avenue and
Eleventh street. Call and see the latest
styles In wall paper before purchasing else.
where. Al
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
RIVER NEWS
PORT LIST

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Quickstep, Evansville
Arlington, Cincinnati
George & Wolfe, Fed river
Mollie Ebert, st Louis
City Of Vick,burg, Vicksburs
Sam Roberts, Louisville
Grand Tower, st Louis
Alice Brown, st Louis
Mary Houston, New Orleans
ldlewild, Evansville
DKrARrED.
Steamer Eddyv,lle, Nashville
Commonwealth, st Louis
Quickstep, Evansville
Arlington, Memphis
Sam Brown, st Loiis
Future City,
Wolfe,
Mollie Ebert, Pi,uburg
City of Vicksburg 81 Louis
Mary Houston, Louisville
THE RIVERS.
The Ohio is about at q stand at tbi. point,
the swell caused by recent rains having
nearly passed.
L Mississippi continues TO swell slow
ly At st. Louis, but is expected to be fall
ing in a short time.
WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
The weather yesterday was worry pleas.
ant. The day WAS not SO warm as for
several days previous, and cool breeze
prevailed throughout the day.
| Business on the landing WAS about az it
has been FOR some time past. There Was
not much dong.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Arlington put of about 200 pack
age. at this point. She has only a modcr.
ate trip for the Mississippi. While com.
ing over the bar At Rising Sun she aAnked
asainsts barge OF the tow Of the Robin
dsmollsbing her pantry-room, and re.
ceivcd olhcr injuries.
The Sam. Roberts brought her tow tc
this city, and goes back after the W, II
Brown to help her up with her tow unit.
they meet the Kanswah.
The Quickstep brough! Ia hogheads o
tobacco for the &. and V. Il. X. so bar
refs Of whiskey for Memphis; 80 bundle
of wagon stuff for Vicksburg; 6 tons o
undriss and fair trip OF p eople.
We understand the Eddyvillc will TAX,
the place Of the Jas. lex until tho latter
shaft is repaired. The Fisk was not taker
to Mound City as stated by TnE BuLLK
TIs Of yesterday morning. She was taker
TO Paducah By the Eddyvllo.
A subscription Of $1,000 has alread J
been made to build steamer 20 run il
connection with the steamer + idyville
The boat is to be longer and more benrr
than the Eddyyilc but of tho sam,
draught, and will cost about So, Oe0. She
VIII be named Belle of tho Cumberland
and be in charge Of Capt. Tom Ryman
with +. Gracey in the Office.
Brown & Jones Of Memphis are com,
pleting a contrac, with Walker & Mel,
0; tnis city for the building Of the hull o.
u new tug, probably for the machinery o.
the Mignonette.
Capt. j. Il. NJ johnson, aged forty
three, died in Memphis SUNDAY. He wa
engaged for many years on the river.
Capt Sam Orr, late of the Shsmro c K
uas purchased the walnut saw mill:
situated on the Illinois Central railroad
in this city.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

by reference to the card to be found in
another column In this mornings BULLETIN
1t will be seen that Nj. l.. II. Myers pro-
poses to sci of his entire stock of household
and kitchen furniture, consisting of beds,
beddines, furniture Of every description, car.
pets, etc. The stock will he di-po. ed ut pri-
vate sale, and q flrst-class chance for bar
gains will 10 offered.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

We wish TO startle nobody, but ia. Evans
cut Mayor Woods throat on Wednesday
last--cut it deliberately and professionally.
The operation has had good effect. Mayor
Wood WAS visible on the streets yesterday,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

This is 10 inform the people of Cairo that
Rev. {. uerschner, pastor of the German
Luthern church OF his city, has opened a
school wherein both the German snd Eng.
those auong our American born citizens
who wish TO have their children learn TO
read, write and speak the German language,
they now have an opportunity to crafty
that wish. Rev. Duerschner is a thorough
German and Englis scholar, and will spare
no effort 10 mako the school Of which he is
principal success.
by order OF the BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
C-B I'm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
NOTICE.

saloon-koepcrs and all Others are hereby
notified to sell no more liquor Of any kind,
Intoxicating or otherwise, to my husband
J. T. Collins, or they will be prosecuted to
the iull extent OF the liquor law.
.G.lO.gt. MARY ANN COLLINS.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Yesterday in Birds police court four
cases were tried. Two plain drunk, Jail
three days each; one disorderly conduct.
five days in the calaboose, and one Lou
Smith, tor being an inmate of house O
Ill. anne, lined slo and costs, constituted the
sum and substance OF the days proceed.
ings
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
10 LET,

An uniurnshed room with board
pleasantly located, on Tenth. No. 10
between Walnut and Washington streets.
References required. few day boarders
eau he accommodated also C-i3.Gi
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Mr.. J. NJ. Moscovics is closing out his en-
tire stock Of goods AZ cost. The goods
must be sold, as Mr.. Moscoucs expresses a
determination to have his shelves clear and
ready Tor his successor on the 10th Of June.
G-3.tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Valuable real estate consisting OF three
lots fronting on Fifteenth street between
Walnut an Cedar; large frame house nearly
new, two stories, three rooms on each door,
outhou'es, etc, For further PARTICULAR en-
quire at he premises. MIS-. C. SERBIAN.
6.lQ.lm,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

What does the Memphis 'Appe~ mean
when 1t remarks, In ambiguous phrase, that
1t is understood that Mr. Joe Abe OF cairo.
has purchased fragmentary interest in the
rudder of the Ella Hughes
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
HOT WEATHER is CON-
ING--KEEP COOL.

Refrigcrators at from SlS to
$50. Ice chests at 81, Sl3,
SIS, S17, $40, etc. Beer cool
ers at Cincinnati retail price =
water coolers, ice cream freez.
crs, wire cloth for window
screens, bath and foot tubs,
charcoal furnaces, charcoal by
the bushcl, barrel, etc, at
BEERwART, ORTIZ & Co.'S,
1876 Commercial Ave.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

The enterprising merchant Of Washington
avenue, Mr.. Mocovics. will until the 10th
inst dispose Of his large stock OF goods.
notions, etc, at cost. Gail on him II yo"
want bargains. Gill
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
MIR. THAYER's LEuTuRE-MusIc

Mrs Lsnsden, assisted by some of the
best musical talent Of the city, will siLg be.
fore and after Mr.. Thsyer's lecture thi.
evening Al the Presbyterian church.
The lecture will commence 1t 8 o'clock,
Tickets 1oc 70 DO had st the door.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

a A Special assembly OF the Cairo eoun.
~eil. No. "A X. and 5. NJ. will be held at
the Masonic hall this friday evening. June
18th. by order Of J. I. q. NJ.
+. kORsMEYER, Recorder.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Swiss muslin tarietons, French and Ham.
burg embroideres at Burgers. Great bar
gains.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
REMOVAL

Nre. II. J. Horn wishes 10 inform her
patrons and the ladies OF the city generally,
that she has removed her dress-making
rooms, No. ia TO No. l05, next door TO the
Athensun, up stairs. B-s-lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Sold again. The sun 10 bright Elysian
amt good. But tn, that printer.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Fine white single and double Y amber
single and double Canary, best quality OF
MANILA, blue letter, etc, etc. $1,000 for
sale, printed At ~ ~ to 6 80 per thousand,
81 the HLLLEIIH OfTICk
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
BEST BUSINESS LOTS IN CAIRO.

""'H Do J'NESo LOIb IN ChIHV'
One and two, block five, corner Of Tonth
and Ltves streets, so long enquired after
we now offer for sale on easy terms. This
property, as Is we'll known by residents Of
Cairo, Is for business purposes, the very bes,
IN The city. For terms, etc., enquire OF
JOHN q. HARMAN & Co.,
O-lG.tf. Real Estate Brokers. etc.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
FOR SALE.

A cabinet organ, MS good Us new. and OF
iirst-cass manufacture will be sold low md
on easy terms by applying to
Mrs. NJ. !. DEWEY,
Cor. Washington Ave. and Fourteenth 81.
Calm.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Mr.. j. NJ. Moskovics, the enterprisinv
dealer in dry goods, Washington avenue
between Ninth and Tenth streets, offer. his
large and varied stock of goods at cost
prices. His store Is full OF the choicest OF
dry goods OF every variety and quality, AMI
the prices at which he is disposing Of them
are astonishingly low. Call upon him and
satisfy yourself 5.7tf.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

The most beautiful percales, jaconets and
other white dress goods ever brought to
this market, can be bought Tor exceedingly
ow pIic cs at Burgers.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
FOR SALE.

A house, rooms and 3 closets, with one
lot and half, corner Of Twenty-iir-t and
Poplar streets, OH easy terms. For further
information, apply on the premises.
o-20-lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Five thousand lbs breakfast bacon: 9oUO
lbs bacon shoulders; b,oD lbs PLAIN .isms, Just
received, and T. r sale low at Msthuss& uhrs.
6-l2dIw
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CHEAP BOARDING

Regular boarders a, the European hotel,
Harry Walker proprietor. receive board o.,
the rate OF so per month. 1.lo-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Burger has just received a full line OF
summer dress goods of every description,
which Will be sold cheaper than the cheap.
est,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
WANTED-sITIfATION.

WANTED -SITUATlON,
by nrst-class cook, hotel or boarding house.
Apply at this Office, or at Mrs. Sulliyan's
boarding house on Twcnty.hnh street.
G-l2d3t
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

SllOO FLY. DON'T BODDER ME.
Get one Of >tondiugcr'- ny eXterminators,
at BKKRwAEr, ORTIZ 4 90.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
JOHN MEYERS, Agent.

Burger has complete line oi hosiery 81
all kinds. and corsets, collars, cuffs, etc., in
uni mitcd variety.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Psrssols and a Ia &c lot Of custom made
boots and shoes are sold cheap at Burgers.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

new and beautiful assortment OF grens
dinc- are now Tor sale at Burgers. Call snd
see them.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

All kinds Of linens, lsces, edg1ngs, and
trimmings OF every variety st Burser's
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

CAIRO. ARKANSAS AND TEXAS Il. Il.
On and after Monday, June 8. 1873, trains
will run daily, except sunday. between
0re.nHeid's landing and Sikeston, Scott
county, Nilsson l. rs follows:
Leave Gseenaeid's 1000 am. and $50 pm.
Arrive $50 5:IV "
'' Charleston 1910 - 6:lO
Sikeston 40 pm. 6-6 If
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.

On and after sunday, May %, an excur.
sion train will be run each sunday on the
Cairo and Nincennes railroad, between
Cairo and Mound City, rs follows:
Leave Nd City. Arrive al Cairo
am. s:25 am
40 p N A:55 PIN.
Leave Cairo. Arrive at Md City
9am. $3.50 am.
ep.m. 5:30 pm.
Fare for the round trip, lfty cents.
CHARLES .. WooD. GenI Ticket Ag't.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Hacks for the Cairo, Arkansas and Texas
railroad, starting from White & Groor's
store, corner OF sixth street and Ohio leyee,
run as follows:
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13

Burger is now Offering Tor sale n splendid
assortment OF dress silks, japanese suitlngs,
etc, etc., at the IN jst reasonable rates.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
CHANGE OF TINE,

- Passenger trains on the Illinois Central
change time t,-dsy. From and after 2;l0
,. IN. to-day trains will run as follows:
ARRIVE,
kSnress. daily Bis q. m.
Nall, except Sunday 80. 400 p. In.
DEPART.
Express, daily except sunday. 2:10 p. IN.
Mail, - q" ..l2:oO night.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
CAIRO AND vINUeNNEs RAILROAD

SikestOn 40 pm. O-G n
CAIRO AND VINCENNES RAILROAD
Trains now leave Isirs and Mound CITY A.
fellows:
Leave Cairo, Leave Nouud CITY
7:S 7:IOam'
IL m. i.t5n'm
bi5 p.m S.iO :,
CHAs q. Woop. 0enJ TicLe, Ay,,
49, "s -
AFRO AND WIN, ENNEs RAILROAD
TINE TAKir
On and after Monday. Fenruarv a ,s-a
rains ON the 4. and " railroad win run n,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
PHIL. HOWARD,
STEAMBOAT BUTCHER
City National Bank Building.
A BAD HOLE.

sa-special attention paid to orders from ,,ean
,oats night or day
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-06-13
1t CAN'T RK DID.

The committee on police and jail, to
whom was referrod tho petition of the po-
lice constsbles asking that their pay be
made equal to SIS in money, reported that
in their opinion the council could do moth
ing in the matter.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-17
THE KNIGHTS.
THEIR TRIP TO SArYKNA-How THEY WERE RE-
cEIyED -IHE GRAND LODGE STILL IN SESSION.
Especial Correspondence of tho GAzEfrE. I qsss

THEIR TRIP TO SMYKNA-How THEY WERE RE-
cEIvED -1HE GRAND LODGE STILL IN SESSION.
Especial Correspondence of tho GAzEfFE.J J
SNTENA, DEL, June 10th, l873-To-day has
oseH an exciting day In our town, and the Streets
toward noon, were generally lined with people,
who were proceeding towards the depot, to wit
ness the arrival OF the Knights of pythias who
we're on their way to attend the session Of the
4Eand Lodge OF the Order, which is now being
hold here.
The train arrived about l2:l5, with the officers
and membeFs of the Grand Lodge from Whining
tom aud stations down, accompanied BY a com.
Ptny OF uniformed Knights from Wilmington and
g delegation from Mdiletown. Tney formed in
lne headed by delegation from Star of Bethe-
lem Lodge Smyrna, followed by Rltchis's Band.
VINO dlacoursed most excellent music. Then came
accompany OF uniformed Knights, Of Whining, e,on,
followed by Middleton dclegatIon and officers oI
Grand Lodge, presenting. think, THO hdest pa.
{ads OF me ki1d eyer ip Smyrna,
They Paraded through the principal streets oi
Smyrna, haltlpg In front of the K OF p. Nall
where they dispersed for dinner which was pre-
pared for them at Foxwell's Hotel. At least the
most oi them. Some dlned at the Delaware
House, After dinner while the Grand Lodge wai
tn session, Rltehie's Band, on the vernandah o
the Foxwell House, entertained for about out
hour, the people, who were very much pleased
with the music and In flct the whole affair.
The Company ofKnights and all have conduct
ed themselves quietly and Ia such q manner as Il
reflect credit upon themselves. their Lodges, ant
klie c,ty from whence they came. and are an homo
IS N 6s4et' 'the'they repEsseht
'Rtter Pgrtqkiqg ofsqppeE they tarmed in line
atNthc Delaware House, aud proceeded from
thence to the train and took their departure 70
home. 1r e.
The Banner presented by the ladies Of VII
mlngtop was quito feature,
The Grand Lodge Is sti.l In session and th
mcmbePs will remain over night,
,nu,,.. - -. .. n rev,,.. Of the proceed
ings, as 1t is doubtful If an adjournment Will
effected before tomorrow evening. !.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-17

Stir OF his actions rs exhilaratlng as champagne
he has "dask about him that enlivena theTnost
saturnine and .phlegmhtio nature. Now, when
yoa consider the combination OF circumstances I
nave mentioned, you will see that q company
might well build heuSee in McComb City. But, q
eetqsn margin OF profit exists In bno fact theprieo
OF tho lots will be advanced in six months, and
then lumber must advance somewhat, copsldering
how 1t is consumed, and eligible lOcalitdsNiIi Cef-
tainly be rapidly taken, as parties are cIamorous
tor lots. Even New Orleans and st. Louis are
looking to this place for lots, both for residence
and business While IN some places the expectations
OF the people are almost ncredlble-thinklne the
psos WI De city OF palaces numberIsss And all
l fndI have said more than ought for the
compass OF one letter, yet as an augury of sue
cess. ana as an interesting incident that may
not be very widely known, will close with it:
what does Harry think Of the place 2" said
tne venerable Judge Hall, Wilmington, Dell,
to connection Of his, to whom Col McCOm6
had given a position In McCOmb City. II be-
lleve, sir, he thinks there is money In It." was
the reply. Well, said the Judge, IL Harry
thinks there Is money In 1t, there Is" -.
- Tnls venerable man, taught Sunday School
for many years In Wilmington. A bright
| CHEEKY boy, with open face, was his scholar
TOR manyyears: The Judge took a liking to
the scholar and the scholar loved the Judge
At thea Of seventeen the'scholar was ambi.
tious 70 20 Into business, but he had no money.
" Aste DhVuAA! ~ uO ne IelG u CO0octOuSnoa9
of power, and thrObbed and painted with aspIr-
alton. But where could he ind friend ? He
1 was yon1g and poor and seventeen l. he want
ed two thousand dollars But to lend q lad Of
seventeen two thousand dollars, with nothing
10 back It but your faith in his competency and
honesty, is not worldly wlse;' aud II you
should lose your mQney--tWhat else could you
expect 2" How many struggles the poor aspiT-
ing lad must have had However, he must try,
and 50. with trembling heart, he mounted To
the study Of the Jndge,in the third story of his
house In Wilmington, with a note for $1,000
TOR the Judge reimbursement think there was
no hesitating, but q generous, prompt, perhaps
commendatory compliance with the lads re.
guest The Judge never had the note to pay
He has always been model Of cantiOusness
and circupspectiOn, as he has been OF sagacity
and behehcence, but she knew" his boy. I'm.
til this lad was thirty -fYe years of age, he at
tended the Judges Bible Glass, when the ven
cradle man through falling health was Obliged
to give 1t up-One Of the most cherished pleas
ures OF nobly rouaded life. N''' '7' s
Harry" ," has made, ills said, nearly a mil
lion ayeaT SINCE the time his note was endorses
at the age of SEVENTEEN years. lie is now for
ty-fOur years Of age, and his name Is HENRI
s.. McCOAIB. He calls on the Judge, now nine
ty-seyen > and ehliyens him with proud Joy a
+ his confidence in the hopeful, successful sun
day School scholar Of seventeen, M