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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

IT has been shown that the collector
of the port Of New ORLEANS employs AIS
men at q cost Of Si74,747 Is or over 10
cents on the dollar, to collect $3,6ls, 22l
10. The collector at San Francisco EN-.
ploys 200 men at q cost of 1929, 746, or 6
little over 4 per cent upon $4,000, 900
collected. Ia other words, Casey Of
New Orleans, spends Sl45, 900 more aud
employs 2l3 hands more to collect So
100000 than Thos. B. Shannon employs
in collecting 100000. The people
have been robbed to keep an uuprin-
cipled set Of political vagabonds in
power.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

C. "A. Beehn, A. j. Wheeler, Paul
Wright, R. C. Williamson, Jno. B. Gal
lowsy and Ally Duvall, left by rail to.
day for New Orleans, to attend the
grand triennial conclave Of Knights
Templar. The grand procession comes
off next Friday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
Irnnhnren Raw orslera.

They are in town and at Madame Vim
cents Crystal Palace saloon. We tried
them and found the Lynnhaven bivalve
large, fat, hard and of delicious flavor.
Everybody eats them, aud even the chill
dren cry for them. They are the best in
the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
anfclde.

CHICAGO, December as. G. Robin
soR, a member Of the firm Of c. II. Ben.
edict & Co., dealers in -four and provis-
ions, SO Bond street, n. Y, committed
suicide at the Grand Pacific Hotel in
this CITY yesterday afternoon by taking
strychnihe. 30 Cage is known for the
aci.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

BILLY LIEBEY's lightning news stand,
1861 Main street. has received Serb
ner's, Popular Science, Demorest's, Les
lies Lsdy's Magazine, London Lady's
Journal, all for December; Leslie's
Lady's Almanac for 1915; also large
lot Of pictorisls and dsiiies from every
where.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

PIANOS for rent at 81 per month, and
for sale at lew prices on installments. to
close out, at Ames, Besttie 4 Co. 8 Fur
niture and Carpet Store, 1896 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

WILTON, n. H. December 1.-The en-.
lire business portion Of this town was
destroyed by s.e this morning. losses,
s97 900. the principal one being Whit,
ney's house, valued at $4,000. The re-
usinder is divided among twenty-five
establishments.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

The Courier-Journal seems to think
that a thirteen year old girl has no
more business with husband than q
superannuated pauper has with broken
legged elephant. Well, perhaps the girl
knows what she wants better than any
newspaper cynic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
KAHN a. EREIDERe.

Nos. I60. III, I73 Main street.
corner Poplar. Our elegan
dOubIe-widths blue, brown
and dahIla Cloths, 81 a yard;
price elsewhere, $I.75.
Gents Clothing Department
1000 elegant boulevard
Hats, 81.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

The commissioners appointed to wind
up the affairs Of the Freedman's Bank
at Washington are holding os and draw.
ing their large salaries out Of what Is
left with singular ability. They will not
resign unless invited to do 50 while there
is dollar left in sight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
900 Elegant sets ladies' furs
at S2 80.

CRY taxpayers wishing to avail them
selves Of the liberal discount allowed for
prompt payment Of their taxes will bear
in mind that the discount ceases after
this week. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

THE Pittsburg Post is responsible for
saving that Lieutenant Colonel Fred
Grant, wAo has not been on duty an
hours time for months, draws his pay as
Lieutenant Colonel with frightful regu-
larity. Such remarks about members of
the reiguing family are impertinent, to
saw the least.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
KAHN & FREIBERG.

SCHOOL books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fond at
Mansford's, corner Second and Monroe
If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Texas is proud of DR.. Peter Gonsalus,
aged seventy-six, who has taken to him
self six consecutive wives and given
paternity to fifty.four children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

MULLETT having resigned, it Is sQE-
gosted that Mr.. Attorney-GeneTal VIII
liams might hand ia bis papers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

New Orleans is to have a new tbssteF
New York contains nearly three hun.
dred pawnbrokers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Ell PRINCIPE DE GALES the best and
cheapest Key West cigar at Frank a
Dessauer's, 206 Main street. lOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

80 Pieces best quality opera
flannel at 35c.
KAHN & PREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

CALoNIEISs reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook \ LaGrill, S26
Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Ssu Francisco has already shipped
100 tons Of honey East this season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

HOIIenberg, No. 2O4 Main
street, has everything i'm the
music line fresh atIOw prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

MOystOn's beautiful re-
touched and hurHighed Phe'
tographs, % per dozen, at
star Gallery, $40 Main street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Nh. 10 Lock- has taken charge of the city
circulation Of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular de-
lfvery
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Hox. A. S. CoLYAE has published an
elaborate little pamphlet on taxation
Federal, State and Municipal. 1t con-
tains much interesting information and
should be read carefully by our law
makers elect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

PianOsI OrgansI The best
and cheapest at HOlIen-
berg's," 204 Main street. l0t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02
Thursday, December sI. 1s74.

on the south side q West Court street. Al Nos
S. Z. 9 aud II. in the city Of Memphis. Tenn.
for cath sell at public auction. 70 he hirhesi
and best bid der, all the bar-room fixtures. and
also AL we furniture and fixtures in the estinF
saloon known as the Cotton Room Saloon, III
Of said furniture, etc, in the rooms OCCUPIED
By said Graf.
1o-iO6 L, II. ESTES. JR., Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02

Trustees Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
me as Trustee. 70 secure j. W. Yoegei certain
Indebtedness therein mentioned, which IA re-
corded in chattls mortgage hook Z. parcs l0i
and i05 Of the Registers ONCE, / wifi. on
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
OUR STREET CARS.
Time Tables Wanted by Their Su.
burban Patrons.

Great inconvenience is experienced by
residents Of the suburbs, who have frequent
occasion to use the street cars, on account
Of the impOssibility of hitting one of these
popular and useful vehicles on time.
Much rufiling Of spirit is also occasioned in
this way, especially when one Is in a hur-
~. At such times, the individual who
discovers, without loss of temper, a street
car waltz pas "a crOSs street down which
he Is fastening for the express purpose of
getting aboard the first one passing, is too
good for this world, and is liable to be
translated at any moment.
Now. all this wear and tear Of temper
and shoe leather can very easily be avoid
ed, and at the same time additional wealth
be secured by the street car companies. In
ONE cities, time tables are posted up at
the principal cross streets, indicating the
hour al which the cars on that line be-
gin and close their DAYS rum, and the
number of minutes intervening between
passage of the cars at that particular point.
The residents of that vicinity, who are ac-
custOmed to getting on and off at any one
Of these crossings, would soon learn the ex-
act time at which the cars pass either way,
and hence, would have no trouble I'm reach
ing the crossing at the proper time.
In order TO make these time cards relia-
bic, it would be necessary for each car to
he provided with clocks, such as are now
used on the Edgefield line, and it would be
necessary for the drivers to be exactly on
time.
Ifthis suggestion were carried into effect
a great many fares That are now lost would
be picked up, and the daily patrons of the
cars would be greatly benefited, as they
would know Just when to leave home and
catch a car.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
The Opera HOuse.

In consequence of the very disagrreeable
weather, the attendance at the Opera
House last night was not large, but those
who were present were fully repaid for ven-
turing out in the rain. The ever popular
play of Lucretia BOrgia was presented, and
in a very successful manner, Miss Ella
Wren taking the part OF LUcretia, with
Mr.. j. 81. Huntley as Gennaro, and Mr.. c.
5. COOns as the Duke.
The performance closed with the farce of
the Little Rebel, with Miss Belle Reynolds
in the character of Little Rebel. which she
rendered in a very acceptable manner, and
was rewarded with rounds of applause.
Miss Reynolds has always been a favOrite
with Nashville audiences.
Mr.. +. Il. Brown, the manager of the
troupe, is one Of the mos industrious and
conscientious managers in the country and
fully deserves the success which is attend
ing his company in their Southern tour.
The troupe, numbering over twenty people
is made up of actors and actresses Of estab-
liShed reputation and hence cannot fail in
giving satisfaction wherever they appear.
Tonight Marble Heart will be the at
traction, and as the engagement of the
company closes with tomorrow nights
performance, no doubt the house will he
crowded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
a case of surgical instruments found.
An elegant carriage, almost new, for sale.
A reliable bOOk-keeper desires a situa-
ton.
An experienced businessman, with 81,
600 to loan, wants q situation.
E. o. Parsons q Co. will pay the highest
market price for dried apples and peaches.
Do not forget Browns x Cheatham's sale
of lots on South Carroll street to-day.
Bargains may be expected.
The Turner'S are requested TO meet at
their hall this afternoon at , O'Clock.
Arlington, Farrar & Weakley have sever
al nice cottages for ret.
Meeting Of St. Joseph's Total Abstinence
Society this afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
The officers and members Of Calanthe
Lodge. h. of p, are ordered to meet at the
hall Of Myrtle Lodge this afternoon, al 3
O'Clock.
Among the new advertisements will be
found a full list of judges, receivers, clerks
and magistrates, appointed to hold an cleo
ton in the different wards of the city, Sept.
%, for Mayor, Aldermen and COuncilmn.
See the proposed stakes offered by the
Nashville Blood Horse Association, TO be
run during the spring and fall meetings of
1876.
See in city notice column what Hogan
Bros. have to say concerning their new fall
stock. They promise greater bargains than
ever TO their patrons.
Called meeting of Germania Lodge, T.
Il A. NJ, this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Enterprising people should encourage
enterprise in others. Go to the house OF
our young friends Tayel, Eastman & How
ell, al Is Union street, andSee their beauti-
full photographic work, which heretofore
could not be done this side of Cincinnati OF
New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16

the divisions. a red sash worn over the
shoulder, with a red rosette, and those Of
the aids of the Chief Of division, a green
rosette. q
"The aids to the Chiefs of divisions viii
report to their respective Chief on the
Square at S:15 P. NJ"
G.. PENNYPACKER.
Brevet Maj. Gen.. U. S. a.
FIREWORKS.
At I O'Clock this evening there will be a
brilliant display Of fireworks at either en-
trance to the building.
A GENERAL HOLIDAY.
The Mayor has issued the following proc
lamatiOn:
MAYORS OFFICE, Sept. -, 1ST4.-
Whereas, according 10 the arrangements
made and notice given, the Nashville In
dustrial Exposition will open its fourth
annual meeting on tomorrow, the 10th, in
this city; and.
Whereas, it is one of that character of en-
terprises which is calculated and Intended
to develop the industries and mechanical
skill of the country, and should be reeog-
nized and encouraged by all enterprising
citizens Of the country especially those Of
Nashville); and,
Whereas, il has been requested by the
President and Board Of Managers, that the
10Th instant should be proclaimed a hOlE
day, and all general business suspended for
the purpose of giving the citizens Of the
city an opportunity to attend the opening
of said Industrial Exposition.
Now, i therefore proclaim tomorrow,
the 10th instant, a holiday for the purpose
aforesaid and rnsDecffuIlv rpoueSt that all
business houses and places Of employment
do close at the hour Of 2 O'Clock P. NJ. TO
give all persons IN opportunity to join in
the grand procession, or otherwise attend
the opening of said annual Exposition, who
may desire to do so. Respectfully,
THOMAS A. KERCHEvAL, Mayor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
HON. JOHN VI. BRIGHr AT HOME.

~ TAX mum anu AAANAtNdhs
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, Sept. II, 1874.
The nomination OF Hon. John NJ. Bright
was received here with the ~liveliest dem
onstrations of satisfaction and enthusiasm.
The hole town turned out when the mes
senger from Shelbyv:lle arrived with the
news, and general JOY prevailed.
Gen. Bright returned home Saturday
night and Immediately received an ovation
Of which any man might feel proud. A
great crowd, headed by the Fayetteville
Silver Cornet Band, marched TO his resi-
dcnce, near town, and after giving him
three rouSing cheers. forced him by re-
peated calls TO appear on the balcony. His
appearance was the signal for prolonged ap-
plause, which only subsidized when he
essayed 90 speak. Although visibly aE
fected, and much overcome by emotion, he
made one of the greatest speeches of his
life. lie alluded with deep feeling TO the
devotion Of his friends in tie convention
and the Unmistakable evidence of III bal
lots lin witch he had a majority ever his
chief cOmpetitOr) q at he was the choice of
T. e people of his district, and declared that
Re would earnestly strive TO merit such sig
nal marks Of esteem and confidence. At
the conclusion If his remarks the plrlors
OF his residence were thrown open, and
everybody invited to enter. A magnificent
collation. followed. after which cOngratala-
tory speeches were made by prominent
Fayetteville gentlemen. Old Lincoln will
vote almost unanimously for her favOrite
son in November. "ESTERHAZY."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT-Joseph Edmonson,
colOred, was appointed and qualified as
guardian Of Mary Davis, colored, a minor.
+. NJ. WOOdall was qualified as Deputy
SheTiffOfthe county.
Il. T. Lester ct. ais, vs.. y. b. Lester ct
ais, petition filed for sale of LAID.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-State VS.. John
Hamsley alias Hamilton, charged with
burglary and larceny, convicted of larceny.
and time fixed at three years in the peni-
Tertiary. After having sentence passed up
on him Hamsley took an appeal TO the
Supreme Court.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Alfred Ross VS.. John
y. SpeTry, judgment for plaintiff for
Sl,TOO.
A. X. Gibson VS.. NJ. W. Lewis, judgment
for plaintiff for S24l.T0.
George \. Allen. administrator vs.. W. l..
Nance ct ais, II. L. Jones was apyoinlad
and qualified as administrators. de honis
non.
Cumberland River Coal AMI Lumber
Company, VS.. D. Brien ct ais, pending.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16

qualifications Of Aldermen and Council
men, which are as follows:
"ENO person shall be eligible to either
the Office Of Alderman or Councilman, un-
less he be a citizen Of the State Of Tennes-
see, a bona fde citizen of the city and free
holder in the ward for which heis elected.'b
The resolution was adopted.
II NOMINEE.
At this juncture the committee appointed
to wait upon Mr. Howell appeared in the
nall, accompanied by that gentleman, who
upon being introduced by the chairman
as "our next Mayor" said that no man
could appreciate more highly than himself
the honor which had just been conferred
upon him by the convention, composed as
H was OF representative men from all por-
tons Of the city.
lie realized the fact that there were men
who might have been selected for the posi-
ton OF Mayer q Nashville much more com
petent than himself but none would ex-
hlbit more zeal, or more earnestness In the
discharge Of the duties Of the Office; il
elected, than would he.
He said that there is now a crisis in the
financial affairs Of the city which viii call
for the most careful attention on the part
Of u city officials. Our credit has been
sunk, and it viii require the most skillful
manipulation TO carry on the necessary inn
prOvements in the city and at the same
time keep upthe city expenses
he was sorry to say, however, that a
nomination by this convention is not an
election, and, this being the case, he would
askihe members of the convention TO sup
port him in the race, and to work heartily
from this time ON until the day of the
election, when he hoped he would receive
as large a majority as was ever given any
candidate in this city. a voice: "We1l
stick TO your
Mr.. Howell closed by saying this was no
time TO talk, as action was now what was
wanted, and he again thanked the conven-
ton for nominating him.
MeSsrs. John W.. Mccain and r. b.
Cheatham being called upon, declined
making speeches, but each gave the nOmi-
nation their hearty support, and promised
to labor earnestly to secure the election of
the nominee.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
The o Memorial Church Lecture
and Concert.

Extensive preparations are being made,
under the direction and supervision Of Mr..
T. l.. NichOl, for decorating with flowers
and evergreens tie splendid auditorium of
the First Presbyterian Church on the occa-
sion Of the lecture and concert Friday
night next, for the benefit of the Moore
Memorial Church, whose misfortune seems
to haye aroused the active sympathies of
their sister churches, Us wen as the COM
munity at large.
Having labOred hard 10 help themselves,
and done their part nobly, The members of
that church have not appealed in vain to
our people, whose hearts and purses never
fail to respond to so good and noble an OBJ
jet. We hope to see the room crowded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
AL OVER Il CITY I

Rufus House, a colored gamin, was ar
rested by officer Massey yesterday or the
charge of vagrancy.
The Dorcas Mite Society will meet next
Friday night at the residence of A. j.
Goodbar, corner Of Woodland and Hickory
streets, Edgefeld.
The Texas editors who did Lookout
Mountain, yesterday, telegraphed that they
would visit Norfolk and Baltimore, taking
Nashville as they return home.
James Warne and Henry Petway, both
colored, were committed to Jail by Justice
Baskette on the charge of having stolen five
head Of cattle from a colOred man living at
Brentwood.
Complaint is made that a party Of boys
residing on Spruce street between Church
and Broad, are conducting themselves in
such a way at night as to seriously annoy
the people who live in that vicinity.
G. G. Giers, the popular Photographic
artist, has favored us with several counter
felt preSentments of Judge James d. Por-
ter, Tennessee's next Governor, executed
in his best style. The Judge has a remark
ably fine face, but Giers has done it full
justice.
A telegram was received last evening to
| the effect that the Werth Base Ball Club,
of Montgomery, Ala, would reach the city
by the 10:40 train last night. They are to
| play a match game with the Stonewall's Of
Nashville, at the Fair grounds at three p.
NJ. to-day.
Capt. Hammer has a new dog who looks
as though he could take a chunk out of the
hind leg Of a prowler, without any CON-
FUNCTIONS of conscience whatever. The
dog is a very recent importation, having ar
rived from Louisville yesterday. He was
purchased of Mr.. George ~Shadburne, Of
Louisville, a former owner Of the trotting
horse W. K. Thomas.
John Charlton, the darkey who cut Jack
Dolin on the head with brick last SatuT-
day night, was released from Jail by JUS
tice Cassetty yesterday, on his giving bond
for his appearance before the Criminal
Court. The extravaganza of Charlton in
throwing a whole brick at Dolin at the
time of the affray, when half a brick would
have answered every purpose, cannot be too
severely condemned.
A white man by the name of Robert
Scott was arrested and taken before JUS
tice Duling yesterday on the charge of a
gIancy. Ii was proven that he has been a
member of Coles circus company, and
during the examination of the case, a man
by the name of Abner VAUGHN said he had
seen him knock a man down and stab him
near the Sulphur Spring last Friday night.
1t is supposed Scott is the man who rob
bed Joseph Waggoner at that time and
place. He was committed to Jail and the
lease will be investigated this morning by
Justice Everett.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
Another Wes1 End Chnrch.

The Joint Committee of West End and
McKendree met Monday night at McKen-
dree church, DIR. Young in the chair, and
unanimously anopted the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That in view ofall the circum-
Stances, we build Immediately the West
End Chapel 40x60 feet with 20 feet ceiling,
at a cost of two thousand dollars.
The following Building Committee was
appointed: ]. NJ. Hawkins, j. A. HaSsel,
L H Firth
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
SpeciaI Train 20 Gauatin.

The special train to the reunion OF the
I'd Tennessee Regiment at Gallatin to-
morrow, will leave the Louisville depot at
I0:2O A. NJ, after the arrival Of the accom-
mediation train from Shelbyville.
Arrangements have been made TO COM
fortably accommodate everybody thal
want TO GO. Tickets for that train will be
sold at LILO for the round trip.
Those wishing to visit the Fair or any
one wishing to 90 can avail themselves Of
the reduced rate by taking this tain.
Passengers from the Nashville and Chat
tauooga road will be taken direct 10 the
Louisville depot, and make connection IN
time TO reach Gallatin before noon and TO
return same afternoon If desired
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
DIAMOND COAL.

IHE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE WILL
be supplied with this superior Coal at the
lowest market price during the winter. Having
been thoroughly tested, it has given general
satisfaction. II is a hard coal will not crumbls
or slack, is easily ignited, burns eheerfnIly but
not too rapidly, leaves no cinder and but few
ashes. 1t is both clearly and economical.
Orders left with A. Stretch, at the corner OF
Union and Cherry streets, viii receive rrompi
attention.. Yard at tAe cJrner OF summer sal
Crawford streets.
ssp2 Am 4thp |, y. WARD, Agent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-16
Personal.

Mr.. Isaac WaterGeld returned from New
York yesterday.
Mr.. Jno. w. Ransom reached home yes
terday from a visit TO Alabama.
Hon. n. 3. Spears, of Jasper, is regis
tered at the Battle House.
Rev. DR.. r. A. Young succeeds the late
Rev. 4. l.. 2. Green, as a member of the
Book Committee of the NJ. E. Church,
South.
Comptroller Burch returned from Mem
phis yesterday.
Gallatin is represented in Nashville just
now by Col. Thomas Boyers, editor of the
ErGHialeT, and Capt. K. A. Bennett. They
return home this morning.
Col. J. L. Gibson left the city yesterday
for a visit TO Hurricane Springs, not alto
gether, his friends claim, for the sake of his
health.