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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
RESIGNATION OF A PASTOR.

The Ecclesiastical Council of the BROOKLYN
CONGREGATIONAL Churches called to advise with refer
encs 10 the resignation of the Rev. C. Meserve from
The pasorate Of the Safest Congregational Church.
met yesterday afternoon in the audience OF that
church. The delegates present were follows From
the Church OF the Pilgrims, the Rev. W. H. whittemore
delegate; Clinton-ave. Church. the Rev. William Ives
Burlington, pastor William Searles, delegate Pymont
Church Samuel b. Duryea. delegates South Church the
Rev. T. j. Lyman, pastor, Samuel S. MARBLES delegate
Em-piace Church, the Rev. Isaac Clark, pastor the
Rev. John AvIla, delegate; Central Church. d. w.
Brigham delegate Lee-ave. Church, II. c. Hodgdon.
delegate Puritan Church. the Rev Charles H. Everest,
pastor, Thomas NJ MGNare, delegate; NowEngland
Frence, deegate Church Of the Covenant, John Stat
ford, delegate.
The Rev. Isaac Clark of the Elmpace Church called
the Council TO order read the mssiye 10
the several churches represented. which simply stated
the fact of Mr. Meserves resignation and its acceptance
by the church. Mr.. Clark then chosen permanent
Moderator, and the Rev. E. J. Lyman, Scribe From the
records the church, which then read II appeared
that at first motion 10 accept the pastors resignation
lost by an almost unanimous vote. but was recon
sidered when Mr.. Meserve insisted upon IL.
At the request OF the Council Mr.. Meserve brieev
that he had resigned his present charge and ac
health partly and because be felt a greater field of rs
funess 10 be open to him there. TIE Safest Church
almost hopeless condition and his abors had been very
arduous lie was now able 10 leave II in quite pros
porous condition The invitation from New-Hayeu was
unsOught 10y him. and entirely UNANIMOUS on the mart
OF the church, aud he did not feel az liberty to derne
IT, Mr. Robbins stated in behalf Of the church commit
tee That tie ehg:eh had been very unanimous in their
support OF Mr. Meserye, and would greatly regret his
gong away, feeling that he had done "A good
work among them, but would heartily hid MIN
God-speed. Tie Council, after "a brief consulta-
lion, aud through committee consisting OF
the Rev. Dr. Burlington, and the Rev. Messrs.
Everest and Whittenore prepared n deverance recug.
Dzng the resignation Of Mr. Meserve aud cOmmendinc
Inn as an emiuently faithful pastor. and expressine
sympathy with the church. and the hope that they
would soon unite upon new pastor. The Council adj.
iOurned Mr. Meserve Will 90 to the Davenport Church.
New Haven, comparatively young organization which
has within Few weeks completed church edifce
II quite probable nat the statest. Church Will Inc
rented during tie Summer TO the fnenis OF the Rev
DT. POrteOus. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
THE BROOKLYN ALDERMEN.

RxCITEp DISCUSSION OF THE LABOR QUESTION.
A turbulent crowd gathered yesterday in
the chamber Of the Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen The
meeting hogan at o'clock, the President, John l. Der
gen in the chair.
motion made by Alderman OReilly that s41S be ap-
proprated for the employees o: the Truant Home was
adopted ---A-----~--- -~.-----laz- --'' -,... ~
Alderman oRely moved that the rates Of wages paid
by Board City Works be increased as the aborers
could not support themselves the present wages He
trusted the change would be made at once. Great ap
plause in the lobby ..
Alderman Brown said that the present rates we're zoo
small and that the Board of City Works deliberately
slsregarded the wishes expressed by the Aldermen.
Alderman Ropes said that according TO the provisions
of the Charter and the Common Council minutes, the
Board City Works have exclusive control OF the sub
,eet He said that promotion Of intelligent and faithful
men In the Department would take place
Alderman O'Reily said that when the Republican
seers went 10 Albany and secured the increase OF saa
ries OF city officials at the rate OF $1,000 year they
cared little for the oppressed taxpayers The Board Of
City Works in collision with the contractors ~
keep down the rates of wages.
Alderman Ropes said he advocated q reduction In
the salaries city officials The city has been going
ahead too fast II had 700 many paved anu
1t get all the men II wants al tne present taIes
The city cannot afford TO cents an hour TO labor
ers. IGreat sensation In the lobbyI
Alderman Brown moved that it be referred to the
Board Of City WORKS 10 ascertain whether inc SALARIES
of the Commissioners cannot be reduced below ,0o0
Alderman Dwyer said that men were compelled 10
work even for 30 cents a day they get no more
and read the minutes TO show the cost OF Keep
tng fast horses for Commissioner Writings use IN Pros
the OF keeping horses for the use
Inspectors OF the Board OF City Works He said
there nothing for the Commissioners TO do IN Win
ter except TO ride over patent payements and
enjoy themselves We pay the President Of the Board
Of City Works o year ana his associates &C. 900 each
for that luxury He then read long table showing that
the Board OF City Works paving inspectors $500
year and supplying them with horses, while they do
nothing In return. The discussion lasted a long time
but no decisive result was reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
OUTSTANDING AN APPROPRIATION.

The Commissioner Of Public Works, Mr..
Van Mort, explained yesterday TO a reporter Of TIE
TRIBUNE, regarding the prospeced discharge Of large
number Of laborers, that the Department is at present.
laying four-foOt water main the side OF the
city, with view 10 increasing The supply Of In
the lower part OF the city. siHlar diLDeB-
sions the east side was finished about twelve months
ago 1t Is not however, considered sufficient for the
downtown supply. and the west side main ~ being
laid. The Department IL also laying twenty-inch
main from the high service reservoir Hghbridgo TO
Murray and Yorkvc hills. for tue purpose OF giving a
greater and higher elevation tine water at
those places. where at present II does not rsa beyond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
THE COUNTERFEIT SMALLPOX.

At a meeting of the Commissioners Of Char
files and Correction yesterday, Commissioner stern
offered the following resolution:
Resolred That Dr. Joseph ANYWAY, physician Of Small
pox Hospital report this Board why he did not dis
close the facts OF the crot0nO plot confessed 20 him,
as stated in his note addressed TO DR. Macdonald by the
orderly of the Penientiary Hospital Aprll 8 also,
when tine two cases were brought in on the nth OF
April aud the confession OF the coDvcts made to
him. why all these facts under the foregoing dates were
communicated 10y him 10 the Chief OF SIAN Dr. Mac
donald this Board prior to the 18th inst the date
OF his first communication
The report of all the facts in the matter required OF
DIR. Macdonald, has not yet been received The first
case Of smallpox reported, that OF John Doyle. is s
undsr treatmeniD the Smallpox Hospital, and Commits
sioner stern insists that it is bad Of genuine
smallpox The IA DAYS required for dislnfectOn after
which, according DR. Macdonald all danger OF infec-
ton will be removed from the PeuitentaTy Hospital,
will expire tomorrow, and then william NJ Tweed will
be remanded to the regular ward Of the hospital
according 10 the order issued the 9Th inst unless the
order is revoked Patrick MaloH has been appointed
guard in place Of Thomas Mack, who was ON guard
when two prisoners escaped recently.
Council announcing that the Board, with sir LImhton
Lorraine would visit the Island Institutions Oh Wedues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
The annual meeting of the Veterans Of tbo

The annual meeting Of the Veterans of the
National Guard Was held last evening AT Delmonico's
Fourteenthst.. MAJOR william A. Pond presiding The
following board OF officers elected for the en- suing
year: Major, william A. Pond Paymsster, Henry H.
Holly. CHAPLAIN, the Rev. = II. Denison d. ID Com
issafy Gilbert l.. ArTosIDith Captains, james NJ VIII
SOD, Henry Eyerdc, John H. Kemp, Charles A. Easton.
Moutabl or. james L. Harway, Edward A. Kingsand,
James Benedict, and Rene " Millay. During the pas
year 90 new members were admitted into tie associa
lion. making The total number n0H..iJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
HOME NE VS..
THERMOMETER, YESTERDAY, AT HuDNUrs, IN BROADWAY
9am.-i4' Neon-43' 3D. n--43' h5night-y'
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Everett House Admiral Charles s. Boggs.
u Navy A Avenue Hot-George W. CbiIis .ad AhhonI
William Goddard Of Rhode Island Chaunoey l.
Chicago and Joseph Hard Coass At no De y.hso
Railway Canada and Ernest Inman Of Liverpool Dens
Ioel-Lieu c. Robinsop Albany Neo fors Hok-
Richard Eeyn Of me Oouaba Ohol Journal Hetropo.
tan Hcfs-The W. Wright Of Geneva n Y 80 Hten'h
HotI-Copt the steamship City OF hehmoni
1Ienars Hoti-GeB. @. T. Hsrisun u = Army ana
IIenrV Picking u H. UatoH Sqaars ho~-ie he''
George &. Stoses VI Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21

v f. Ncouade are doing disclosed the fact tina, e!gnt
large scows loaded with street drt Mere gs
sands aud has done so for some time over haIiS'n .
sckennr oaor from the places where they are b ne
pestdants of Harlem are anxiousy inqnirng why ano
isoarJ OF Health does not stop what must as eun"oi
anproaches cndanger their health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21

DR.. F. NJ. HRxAMER, who combines fine
scientific thorough practical knowdge horcu
careful conscientious in all his state
ment Agricultural Department Of this mornings
sEsW TRIBUNE timely aud valuable paper The Best
either
iarye while the advice OF
eooia AM auth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21

THE SOUTH SIDE IL. H. RAILROAD BANKRUPT
In compliance with an order issued, on ap-
plication of Ed. L. Cnch by Judge Donohue appoint
ing Aaron Degraw superintendent and L. ID. Gale re-
ceiyer of the South Side Railroad OF Long Island Mr.
Chnch with the gentlemen named called yesterday at
the depot In South sevenhst Brooklyn, L. d. TO take
ossessiop but upon arriving there discovered that the
United States Marshal had just taken possession on an
order obtained by Gen Tracy IN the United States CIR
cuff Court for the Eastern District throwing the road
into bankruptcy. Mr. Cinch aud the newly appointed
receiver and superintendent Threatened TO stop the
trains and prevent travel from beng carried and
serious trouble was anticipated The police sum
mOned, aud 1t finally settled that the new receiver
should place n clerk in charge 10 look after their inter
ests while the marshas deputies should also remain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
ELECTION OF THE TAMMANY SOCIETY.
THE REGULAR TICKET ELECTED By A RESPECTABLE
MAJORITY.


THE REGULAR TICKET ELECTED By A RESPECTABLE
MAJORITY.
The annual election of the Tammany Society
held evening in the Wigwam in Fourteenth st.
AS announced III THE TRIBUNE there a strong op-
position to the regular ticket The adherents Of John
Kelly and the regular ticket werc present in force.
Among them Vim. III. Wckham, Edward L. Dom
nelly, Senators John Fox and Thomas A. Ledwith,
John W. Chanler, Augustus Schc aud Arthur
Leary. The friends of Matthew I. Brennan and the
opposition ticket comprised Charles Il. Loew. Jud-
Jarvis, Emanuel Is. Hart, John r. Deveiin,
Nelson j. Waterbury, and many others. 1t was evident
that both sides had mustered their adherents far
possible. There present before the meeting
adjourned 800 members greater number than had
been present "a meeting for several years previous.
discussion to the appointment OF supervisors
OF election. Grand Sachem schell finally announced
that he would appoint supervisors John Kelly and
Nelson j. Waterbury, they leading the respective par
ties. The voting was then begun, the polls being kept
open for one hour WID Cauldweil and Alfred 4. Alex.
ert ofcaed as inspectors. The following was the reg
70, saehemJohq Kelly Samuel Tdeq. Thomas Dunlap VIII
Ian H. "etham Eigard L. bonaey J3on Fox John W. CIanr
j., Nile. Andu. Daniel TeHAn Por TFeasuer Arthur Leay
TS Sl' JSin TI S,s sa i0 ''e Stevens Tor
This ticket was found TO have received 1sj votes
The opposition Or Brennan Ticket, as II known,
FOR J. T,den r Brennan Abram s.
nevti William B. CeAe, Charles LoeT, John boyd
Hart Edward Hamilton John T. Deyeln George smith, G@
Ne Kane Gersoh Herman Nathaniel Jr j. For TreauIer
Arthur Jean For secrJce o stevens For saganoreChse
Tins ticket received 10 votes The defeated party
quietly accepted the result cOntenting themselves
William Walsh and Daniel f. fireman. They replace
those OF Abraham Il. Lawrence and James b. Nicholson
Judge Lawrence's name was dropped at his own
quest. OF he opposition nearly all arc well known
members Of the ORGANIZATION, and known to have
been prominent in politics. Three of the names
borne ON each ticket The officers Will be Installed
the evening OF May 2 the anniversary Of the Organiza
Of the Society. At that time also call will be
Issued for the election OF Grand saehe at later date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21

,no secona doors In order accomplish these works
the Commissioner has decided to preserve the appro
nriation for the laying OF Croton mains by smisinR
about 800 laborers engaged other aud Less Important
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21
IAnnouncemenuI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BURNErT's COCAINE prevents hair falling.

THE LEADING SPRING STYLE of GENTLEMEN's
Hans Ksoxs. PIP Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-21

For a st-cass dress OF business HAT, 60
direct th. manufacturer, EsPKscasD. llS N.ssau-sI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31
HOTELS.

The possibility or ne,o issue OF incOnre,'ti1le
paper regard actU amazen,ent and anxiety, and,
in n,y judgment, such issue tcOuld be a detri-
alent and a ShGnle.-CHARLEs SUMNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

A -THOUSANDS VISITING NEW YORK STOP AT
~. the Frankfort House, corner OF frankfort and VIII
liam streets neat Bets Csc, &c. and 81 per day Cen
uenen and families.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

COUNTRY RESIDENCE TO LET-BEAUTIFCLLY
~ located ut White Plains, "estchcster county, NJ "
with garden, carriage house, fine shade &c Ave
minutes from depot Apply 10 c. H. DAVIS i1l East
Thirty-sxth street. New YORK, or to w. b. T1BBITS,
White Plains Depot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

A -rARK HOTEL EUROPEAN PLAN), CORNER
n. Be kman and Nassau streets centrally located IN
the Immediate vicinity OF mercantile business; Rooms at
prices by the day week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

GROVE HOUSE, liz, Ia 176 AND l7s BLEECkER
VI street. six blocks west of Broadway.-First class
Rooms, vita excellent Board S. TO SD per week. 81 50
to per day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

AT TARRYiOWN. on BROADWAY. IN FULL VIEW
n OF the iiudson.-To let, fully and handsomely fur
nished, the beautiful double slate roof House all mod
ern; II rooms; occupied by J. H. acCorhle Esa. !;
nice grounds, stables, &C. fine location.
5. EMERSON. $50 Sixth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

~ Laight.-Excelcnt Board s. % To 81 80 per week,
with single Rooms; single rooms without board 80 and
upwards; lodging, Oc. Gentlemen only. Open al.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

DELMONT HALL, 90 ROOMS, TO LEASE-rHRFE
ID minutes from ferry landing, New Brighton, Staten
lsland kept seven years by late occupant
W. A. COLLINS 20 Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

WANrtD-A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOM,
w with Board for gentleman and wife; Board tor
lady only. Address NJ. +. W., Herald Uptown Branch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

JNAR ROCKAWAY SUMNER HOTEL AND BAKERY
IL for sale TO let; easy: centre Of all the
business: chance seldom offered. Address J. AGNEW,
Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

LNOR sALE-FORTY ACRES. AT WILLIAMS BRIDGE,
in the Twenty fourth ward OF the city OF Kew York.
in lots suit Apply to j. g MARCY, No 81 Pine street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

The possibility or a neso issue or "eotce'''oe
paper Iregord Nth anlaze1le,d ana anr'e'N a'Oa'
IN ray Judgment such an issue 'ro"'a oe uo'F
,nent ana a shame CHARLES SUMNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

VNANTED-FROM MAY l. A LARGE FRONT ROOM
w second third floor. with Board. for &c tie
man. wife and child three years Old il quiet family,
low tn reth street and Madison and Seventh avenues;
price not to be over $l7 per week Address S. A. box
l. l6& New York Post Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31
BROOKLYN BOARD.

900 UNION STREET. NEAR COURT BROOK
QUO lyn-A gentleman can have pleasant ROOM
good Board and home comforts in social private FAM
ly desirable Locations convenient to ferries
references exchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

4 avenue, four story brown stone dopse and frame
sale, Fort Hill, Staten Island; VIII be sod
cheap. Apply to J. T. HERNANDEZ, l2J Broadway,
room W W.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

AT TARRyTowN-ON THE RIVER BANK, TO LET,
n with possession. brick House, II rooms fully fur
nj he'd. III garden and lawn; high and very
healthy ground rent Sl2D per year.
= EMBERSON $50 Sixth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

10 WEST TENTH STREET.-THE PROPRIETRESS
III having taken adjoining house, will make engage
ments with permanent parties moderate terms
unusually desirable Rooms, with superior Board oca-
ton ptionablc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

J,OR SALE--AT RAVENSWOOD. 80 MINUTES IRON
Peck slip, two Houses of u rooms each. groun,
50x2o0; House 10 rooms, ground 00x iU0 easy
Inquire of J. II. HOPKINS, 25s Broadway. room L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

BOARDING HOUSE OR HOTEL TO LET-FCR-
acres desiabIy located rent low TO responsible
ant only. q. j. GREENFlELD, 81 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

oEE 400 WILL PURCHASE $50 LOTS ON THE
'pCO.OUO main street of large and elegant village
only miles city five stations within five
miiiues walk OO trains daily $4,000 profit
be realized by cutting and SELL at current prices;
splendid investment; free ana clear terms easy. For
particulars address call on A. j. STEVENS 81 Pine
street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

DEAUTIFuL, CHARMING VIEWS AT WYOMING
- the choicest location on the Orange Mountains; one
Villa, 10 Rooms S40D; one, nine Rooms. 500 SOLD
easy terms; Morris and Essex Railroad.
L. W. BADGER, Wyoming N J.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31
PROPERTY OUT OF THE CITY FOR
SALE Or TO RENT.

The possibility Of a aec tssue or tncoauertiblU
paper regard lrith amazenlent and anxiety, and.
IN my Judgment such an issue troold be detri-
naent and shaale.-CuARLEs SUMNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

10 WEST TwENTYFOURTH STREET AND GO
lC Madison avenue-Elegantly furnished Rooms
let with without Board TO gentlemen and wives sim
gle gentlemen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

ITO LET-FuLLY OR PARTLY FURNISHED OR UN.
i furnished three story brick House. all improve
mens Ave minutes walk from ferries in Brooklyn;
low. owner, 2l2 Broadway. room 4. New YORK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

COUNTRY HOUSE FOR sALE-AT GREENS FARMS,
~ Conn, proverbial Tor Its healthfuness, As miles
from New York and l. miles from aop House conta
IA rooms un er-cear, &c large lawn well shaded with
Of all kinds large elegant sable harness rooG
coachman's and carriage house, with large billiard
over, fine barns and other outhouscs, all IN good
handsome farmers cottage and well stacked
large ash pond and about l0j OF land co 81
which is in high state OF cultivation, the wood
and pasture; the whole very picturesque and command
Ing very extensive views of the sound; price $1,000
Il. MARLIN. 81 EifIict Street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

40 LET, WITH BOARD, ELEGANT SUITS Fol
l. small families, and slnsle Rooms for gentlemen
dations positively first class ut No. 20 West Thirty
street, near Fifth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

yVANTED-TWO ROOMS. WITH BOARD, FOR A
w gentleman. lady, two small children and nurse
SIXTH Sixth and Eighth avenues: price about $40 per
week. Address, with references j. s. r. 645 Eighth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-31

TRUCK GARDENERS.-TO LEASE FAvORABLY, AT
J. GARDEN CITY, on Central Railroad Of Long Island,
is miles Distant Farms Of 10 to % or more acres each
agent broadway and Chambers street. between IL
O'Clock or to u. 5. DENTON Garden City, adjoining
Hem Dstoad village,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-11-19

ture large enough to admit him | closed
il to prevent his escape. | saw in him
food 10 appease my hunger andmy hand
was raised to kill him, when thought
ccurred to me tnat prevented the blow
from descending / had two. tsh lines !;
their united length would reach to the
road, | took off my shirt, tore 1t into
strings, tied them together, and on to the
fish line. / wore long, gold watch chain
/ tied il on to the part of the line that
would cross the road. then cut several
leaves from my diary, wrote on them my
condition, and tied them on to that part
of the line that would be outside. then
tied the end made out of my shirt around
Jacks neck and let him out. He soon
reached the end of the line, and ! knew
by the way he was pulling that he was
making desperate attempts to escape.
Soon the tugging stopped, and knowing
gnawing to be Jacks chief accomplish
ment, thought he had cut himself loose.
About three hours aflerward felt the
line pulled, and some one called; tried
to answer, but the hoarse noise | made
died in the cavern. then pulled the
llilt W 6AAoM lAlhA 4 40 AAbN NSeaf
"All grew still again, and, knew the
man nad gone for assistance. Then came
the sound of voices; / pulled in the line
and it brought me food. 1t took all the
men who worked in the shaft nine hour
to reach me.
"a very large pine tree that stood neal
the shaft had been the cause of my mis-
fortune. 1t had been dead a number o.
years, and the storm had blown it over
The terrible blow it struck the ground
| had causeG the cave.
Jack had wound the line around
bush, and tied himself so short that h,
was imprisoned outside as securely Ms
had been inside. He was taken to town
put in large cage, and supplied with al
the rabbit delicacies the market afforded
He, however, did not thrive, and tn,
boys, believing that he 'pined in thought
voted to set him free. He was takel
back to his old girdling grounds and lib
Grated.
"Ile not only saved my life, but becam
the brnefactgr of all the rabbits in tn
neighhurhood- the miners refrainin
from shooting any, fearing it might b
him."