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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12
search for the waco passengers,

New ORLEANS November l2.--Captain
Sawyer, agent Of the Mallory Line, re-
turned late last night from an expedition
in search Of the passengers and crew Of
the steamer Waco, but reports hat all
attempts to End them have been unsuc,
cessful so far. he started out again
this morning to continue the search.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12
SUPREME COURT.


Proceedings To-day at jackson.
Special to the LEDGER
JACKSON, TENN.. November l2.-The
last city case has been heard, and the
law docket was taken up to-day. A per.
emptory call of the law docket is posi-,
lively to commence on Monday morning,
and every case will be heard or con.
tinued when reached. There will be nc
exception to this rule.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

THINK of a snow storm in Vermont
and New Hampshire yesterday and ten
inches of snow up to eight o'clock last
night while here in the South the soft,
hszy weather scarcely suggests an over
coat. Our long, mild winters fully com.
pensate us for summer heats. This il
the most glorious and delicious climate
on earth; yet, like all blessings that are
cheap and universal, it is not appre
ciated. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12
THE WHY

Cohen, the halter, 210 Main
street, can sell the cheapest
hats is: Low rent, no clerks,
book keepers nor pOrters.
He is a practical halter and
knows how 10 buy hats TO the
best advantage. He offers
any $5 hat for "a, and all
other hats 25 per cent. less
than anywhere. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

SOME of Mr.. Kortrecht's friends com,
plain that Mrs. e. A. MS" communi'
cation of yesterday classes him as car
pet-bagger." We do not so construe the
language used, although his lame comes
in close proximity to that term, which il
so often misapplied as well as misunder'
stood. But in no sense could this excel
lent gentleman be graded in the car
pet-bag class, even by an imported edi'
tor or school superintendent. Colonel
Kortrecht began teaching school in Fay
cite county on the 10th Of June, 1874.
Mr.. E. Whitmore, proprietor Of the
LEDGER, was one Of his pupils over two
years, and their relations are to this day
those Of mutual respect and high re.
gard, although differing politically. Our
friends must remember that correspond.
ents speak only for themselves. The
LEDGER speaks4or itself, and as regards
Mr.. Pickett and those who expect to ga
to him when they die, it gives forth nc
uncertain sound" and will follow its
course in regard to the city schools even
unto the end.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

In Supreme Court of Tennes-
see at Jackson.

Kate G. Pratt ct al. VS.. The Globe Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of New York-Sep-
TENDER Term, 1875. Saturday. November
6, 1875.
LIN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING FROM
i affidavit fled that compliments, Kate G.,
Pratt. Frank g.. Pratt. jr,. and Nellie a.
Pratt, are non-residents of the State of Ten
nessee, residing in st. Louis, Missouri, and a
lien having been declared on the judgment
this day rendered herein in favor of complain
ants against the defendant tosgecure the pay
ment Of the fees Of Myers q Wyatt, solicitors
for compliments in this cause, and a refer
ence made to the Clerk Of this Court to take,
proof and report as to what would be a rea-
sonable fee for said solicitors; it is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication BIO made
once a week for four successive weeks in the
Public LEDGER newspaper published in the
city Of Memphis, requiring said Kate G.
Pratt, Frank G.. Pratt, jr., and Nellie c.
Pratt, to appear before the Clerk Of the SUI
preme Court Of the State Of Tennessee, at hi .
office in tho courthouse in the city Of Iar,t +.
son, on Thursday. the 9th day of Decsw her
1875, when and whore said Clerk will pr ,ceed
to hear proof and state the account Ast what
would be a reasonable tee for said So lic;tors
for their services in this cause.
November 8, 1875.
6O.66-72-7S JOHN II. FRgeMAg c,..L
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ATTENTION, OLD GENTLEMEN.
KAHN ~
viii present
Each Purchaser Of IS Worth Of Goods
ELEGANT WAKING CANE.

Goods at the following prices;
Fine Linen Bosom Shirts, : 81 90
Elegant Custom Made Pants, . . 90
Custom Made Calf Boots, 3 %
Canton Flannel Drawers, 90
Corner Main and Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

Go 10 III. Seessel, ST., a.
Sons. corner Jefferson and
Second sts., for fresh meats,
game, fish, poultry and veg
etabIes. GA
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vice President wilson,

WASHINGTON, November l2.--When
the Vice President awoke this morning
he said he felt better and now wanted to
read the newspapers. DR.. Baxter has
now more confidence than ever that the
Vice President will be out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

LEMON. apple, mince and c%saeonut
pies, besides an endless variety Of small
cakes, fresh every day, at Floyd's, 2S6
Main street. 62-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

PARTIES paying taxes will do well to
purchase their State, county and city
scrips at the Manhattan Bank, where
they will be accommodated in sums to
suit, and at the lowest rates. 54t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

THR government expended $40 .9l7 on
his majesty King Kalakua, Of Hiwa,
ian Islands. II he had been q full
blooded negro no doubt the expense
would have been three times as much.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

PEABODY Billiard Hall, newly reftted,
tables in 6rst-class order. Call and see
for yourselves. 33f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12
Fresh Fish.

Victor D. Fuchs has q fine lot Of Reel
foot lake perch, Mackinaw trout, white
fish and red snappers, for Friday. Call
at Al Jefferson street. GA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

ALL the latest styles Of mems boots and
shoes can be found at j. M. Hill & Co.'s s,
3I4 Main street. BIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

GOVERNOR AMEs has posted of toward
home by way Of Washington. He will
no doubt make a frantic effort to have
the Mississippi election set aside.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

LADIES, misses and children's box
toed shoes at J. NJ. Hill & Co.'s, 3l4
Main street. 37t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

If you want to pass a pleasant hour,
call at Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Hall. 33f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

Pax your city taxes this week and
save II per cent. penalty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

SCHOOL books, stationery and blank
books at Smiths book store, l54 Main
street. 59t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

BILLIARDS down to hard pan, 60 cents
per hour, at Converse's, 81 s. Court st.
h-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

TAx.PAYiNG securities Of Tennessee,
Arkansas and Mississippi, III sums to
suit purchasers, ct Mechanics and
Traders Bank. so
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Dressed turkeys and chick.
ems at II. SeesseI e. Sons, COR
ner Second and Jefferson.

AFTER tomorrow a penalty Of 70 per
cent will be added to all unpaid city
taxes for 1874.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

PAY your city taxes this week and
save ~ per cent. penalty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

Cry, County and State Scrips, in
sums to suit taxpayers, at Mechanics
and Traders Bank. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

ALL-wooL boys cashmere suits at So,
worth 81 so. They are great bargains.
M. S. CHAPsKY & BRoa
23t 22T Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

4O and As Real Street,

OPEN FROM 4 Am. TO 8 pm,
Best Of Meats, Oysters, Fish and Veg.
etabies, etc, on hand at all times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

PAY your city taxes this week and
save II per cent. penalty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

C~HILDREs's protective toe and Scotch
bottom shoes at Kenneday & Rudd's, 1856
Main stfe6.s. 5st
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FOR SALE!

800 Packages Of Tea, all Grades;
800 Bags Rio Coffee;
so Barrels Yeast Powder.
so Mats 0. G. Java Coffee;
10 Barrels French MUSTARD Prepared;
20 Barrels Tomato Ketchup;
10 Barrels Table Sauce;
10 Barrels Pepper Sauce.
Above Goods Sold in Quantities to Suit Purchasers. Sauce by the GalJon
or Barrel.
POMEHOYAL BAKING POWDER,
ROASTED AND GROUND COFFEE AT PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION
q. HI. 81 co.,
Lt NO. ss6 MAIN STREET
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

FoR daily papers from all the leading
cities in the Union, illustrated weekly
and monthly magazines and novels, or
for fancy stationery and school books,
call at Tbosl Hanson's, No. 6O3 Beal
street. ll5-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

ONE hundred barrels celebrated Purity
-four, two carloads bulk sides, new mess
mackerel, new igs, r%sisins, currants,
oitron, prunes, new Louisiana pecans, at
AT G. A. EcKERLY 4 BRos'.
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CHANDELIERS
AT PHIL j. MALLON d co.'s,
204 Main street. l6.t

PARTIES intending to purchase fall
and winter clothing will ave ten per
cent. by calling at NJ. S. Chapsky a
Bros great clothing house, 227 Main
street 23+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

Toilet sets in endless variety. very
cheap, nc Dush's, asa Main street.
40f
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SPLENDID Atwood cashmere pants at
So, worth So, at
NJ. s. CHAPsKY & Bios
23t 227 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

FINE assortment Of gents shop made
boots and shoes at Kenneday Il Rudd's,
1886 Main street. 5Sf
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.BouoUrTs, flowers, plants at craig's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

No family should be without the fine
illustrated family bible now being deliv.
cred by W. S. Rogers. Address 24O SAT
farans street. 78
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

THE finest assortment Of boots and
shoes at KFSEEDAY 4 RuDD's,
6st 1886 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

PLAY billiards at Converes's 81 South
Court street. SOL
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Call and see the best SeIf.Feeding
Coal stove in the market mt Dush's,
394 Main street. 40t
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263 Second st., opposite Court Square.
1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-12

COUNTY SCRIP, city scrip and State
warrants ut the lowest rates, and in
sums to suit purchasers, for sale at the
Manhattan Bank. sat
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

OF PROPERTY.
lPicayune. March 10th.

lFlcayune, March lOth.I
A very important decision was rem
dered on Monday by the Supremr Court
of Louisiana.
The point of the most general in
terest relates to the right of redemp-
.tion of property sold for taxes. The
case was, briefly, this:
Alter, a creditor with mortgage on
property sold for taxes, instituted suit
against Shepherd to annul q sale of pro-
perty to Shepherd by the tax collector.
Alter rendered to Shepherd $4,000 to
redeem the property. HOrnOr & Bene-
dict, for Shepherd, contended that none
but the owners of the property or their
agent had the right to redeem.
The court yesterday decided that AL
ter had that right, and that the term
owner is O general term. Our readers
from the following extract from the
brief of that veteran of the bar, M. M.
Cohen, who instituted this suit for Alter
Mortgage has a right to redeem. Mortgage is
a species of alienation. DOuclOud VS.. Rousseau,
2 A, 1853. Fosters heirs VS.. Fosters adm, II
La, 40S.
In constituting the redemption laws, the courts
hold that the word owner is q generic term
which embraces the different species OF interest
which may be carved cut OF q fee simple estate.
bIdChWs e 4Zl-
A lien upon the land constitutes the person
claiming it, an owner so far as it is necessary
to give him the right to redeem. Ib., 422.
So a mortgage, ill.,, 400. note A, citing Ii ONO,
n. S., 29S; Plumb VS.. Robinson redemption laws
literally construed, any one having a legal or
equitable interest may redeem, Blackw., 423
citing Dubois VS.. Hepburn, 10 Peters, |, u. 8.
s. Ct.) under IA law of Pennsylvania giving the
owner right to redeem.
Redemption laws literally construed. Blackw.,
427. Blackw., 1876, Winchester VS.. Cain, l Rob,
AeS E
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Make Children Useful.

annual of Phrenology and Physiognomy.l
The energy which some children mani
fest in mischievous pranks may be made
to subserYe useful and instructive pur-
poses. Little odds and ends of employ
ment may be given them-WoFk suited
to their small capabilities may be assign
ed them-and under iudicious direction
and cOnsiderate encouragement their
little heads and hands can accomplish
much, and that gladly. The bright little
ones who would "help" mamma should
not be repealed with a harsh word, but
some simple task should be devised for
their occupatin, andsOme trifing thing
so very great to them-shOuld be the re-
ward of it's performance.
As a general rule, give your Children
something to do. A daily employment
of some sort will exercise their minds
BEAUTIFULLY, and develop elements of
usefulness and self-reliance which may
prove intellectually valuable to their
manhood and womanhOOd. Miserable
is the plea urged by some that they "have
not the time" to look after their chill
dren. No such pretext al diyest them
of the grave responsibilities which the
having of children imposes. The laws
of God and of humanity demand of par
oH6S Tile DGsG CdFo anu Trailing LOT bletf
children they can bring into exercise.
How many poor wretches there are, tax
ing society with their maintenance, who
owe their worthlessness and sins to the
negligence of their parents in develop
ing and directing good natural endow-
ments for lives of industry and ~indepen-
dence! Large Firmness in a child is a
good thing it contributes to steadincss
of thought and deed. Large Self-Es-
teen is desirable, in that it confers the
sense of personal worth and dignity.
Large Appropriateness is most service
able in its restraining and stimulating
ministratiOns. Large Destructiveness
is a good heritage under proper con-
trolitcontribute to activity and achieve
ment. Large Combativeness is a good
quality it contributes courage, bold
ness, and progression to the character.
Large Acquisitiveness, rightly trained,
supplements industy with economy and
thrift. But such qualities in children
need the guidance of a discreet parent.
Mismanagement, neglect, easily lead to
their p~erversion and the ruin of a life
which, otherwise, might have been a
splendid success.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

MIxED.-In a suit for alimony in one
of the District Courts, yesterday, was
developed a phase of matrimonial ex-
istence as novel as it is complicated. 1t
appears that some months ago a pre-
tended widow married, and within a
short time after the ceremony acknowl-
sion of another still alive, and from
whom she had never obtained divorce.
Benedict, with an i%mprecatiop upon
widows which would have been credi-
table to the elder Weller, left, apd short
1y afterward was married to a youngl lady
of the city. In due time his first wife,
legal or not as the case may be, gave
birth to a child, andits mothernow sues
for alimony. The case came up yester-
day, and, we hear, testimony to the fore
going statement was developed. It is
still pending.-[New Orleans Times,
March 9th.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

Acknowledgement Sheridan left
Washington on Thursday for this city
by the way of Chicago, and is expected
here to-day on tomorrow, Private ad-
vices from Washington are to the effect
that during his interview with the Pres
ident he went over the entire ground Of
his operations here, or rather made an
extended verbal report, at the close of
which the President expressed himself
as perfectly satisfied with his course.
and approved every act. It is further
stated that when the arbitration shall
have been fully consummated i'm New
York Sheridan will order a portion OF
the troops from the city, but those in
the country will not be disturbed. This,
although coming from an indirect source,
may be regarded. as ofdcial.-FNew Or
leans Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

In New York, on Friday last, Chief
Justice MOrell decided that a street rail-
way conductor has a perfect right to
eject an intoxicated person from a car,
and that in the event of fatal injury re-
sulting from such election, hecompany
would not be responsible. The Chief
Justice not only dismissed a complaint
Of this kind, but warmly commended the
conductor, whose act the company de-
Tended, on the ground that conductors
should be encouraged and protected in
the exercise of the duty of saving pas
sepgerTs from being disturbed or endan-
gered by the ,disorderly and improper
behavior of drunken men.-ENew Or
leans Times, March 18th,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

DEATH OF A GIANT.-James Murphy,
Jr., known as the Irish Giant, died in
Baltimore early on Friday morning of
consumption. Mr.. Murphy was born in
Waterford, Ireland, was thirty-three
years of age and unmarried. He meas
ured nearly eight feet in height. The
Baltimore Sun says of him: "Some
months ago, when he was in COMPARE
lively good health, he weighed 351
pounds. He had weighed more when
his health was better. He had been in
this country twenty-four years, having
been brought here by his father and
mother, who still live at the house on
Chester street. The giant travelled three
years with Barnum as one of the great
living curiosities of the world. In his
professional career he visited every part
of this country, from Maine to California
ing his engagement with Barnum, the
giant travelled with a circus, WAere he
contracted the bronchial disease which
finally ended his life. When in good
health he had a fresh, pleasant face, and,
like all large men, and particularly all
giants, except those Of the story books
and nursery tales, was as an4iable as he
was great in nature. He had a very
youthful expression of countenance,
coal black hair, and his hands we're so
large that one of them could cover the
head of q large man, just as an ordinary
hand would cover an orange. His feet
were not so large proportionately as the
hands, but beside an ordinary shoe, one
of his shoes would seem to be a suffi.
cient habitati0n for the old mn OF
the story book, who had so many chill
dren she did not knaw what to do.
When the undertaken came to measure
the dead giantf for his coffin, it was found
that the deceased was full eight feet
long.-ENeW York Times, ad.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

WHAT An / Coon For ?-Remember
the parable of the talents-one had ten,
another FIVE, another two, and another
one. So 1t is among men to-day. Cur
"talents" may be compared with money,
with education, acquired art, natural
gifts, or with an opportunity to do good.
1t we use Our one, two, or five talents
to the best of our ability, we shall be
accepted, and carr the a~pnrovatof Him
who judges righteously. Are we 70 liv-
ing to-day that we can ask or hope for
Gods blessing on the course we are
pursuingq This is our right, our priv
ilege, and our duty. We may count our
passing moments as unimportant, rs
they may appear to be u~neventful. But
" time flies" and we must fly to keep
up, or be left behind each second, like
the tick of a clock, makes its record.
We do not realize this until we come
into middle life or old age, when il our
time has been frittered away, we are
punished in a "helln Of regrets, for.
lost time and lost opportunify.rlAn-
nual of Phrenology and PhFsiognomy.
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Loiter in places where business mel
congregate, and there may be seen
character displayed in it's most selfish
aspect, all eager for gain, many plotting
how to emulate certain Tammany lead
ers, and yet elude the penitentiary. Has
it any influence on features, do you ask I
Let lynx eyes,, corrugated brow, hooked
nose, and compressed lips answer.
Visit the library of the scholar, or the
ganctum of the poet, and ~strikingly do
the spacious head lofty brow, and
thoughtfulface ofthe one, as the dreamy,
absorbed, spiritual face of the other, re-
veal their inner life and profession also.
Walk along Broadway, and mark the eK-
preston and look of the elegant, refined
lady, and then visit the dingiest tene-
ment-house that New York contains,
and note the difference in the look of its
inmates.-tAnnual of Phrenology and
PhysiOgnomy.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

THE ADVENTURES OF A PACKAGE OF
PosTALC ARDs.-This story of package
of postal cards may seem to read like q
romance, but the Springfield, (Massl
Union asserts that it is literally true:
Mr.. Springfield is the postmaster at
Tyner, Tenn, and Mr.. Tyner is the
agent Of the Post office Department at
the postal-card factory in Springfield,
Mass,
Mr.. Springfield, of Tyner, needing
some postal cards, ordered them from the
Post Office Department. The order from
MFR. Springfield, of Tyner, was forwarded
to Mr.. Tyner, of Springfield, and Mr..
Tyner Of Springfield. sent the cards to
Mr.. Springfield, ofTyner, but Mr.. Spring
field, of Tyner, not getting the cards
from Mr.. Tyner, of Springfield, Mr..
Springfield, of Tyner, wrote to Mr.. Tyner,
of Springfield, making inquiry regard
ing the cards ordered to he sent by Mr..
Tyner, of Springfeld, to Mr.. Springfield,
Of Tyner; and this letter from Mr..
Springfield, of Tyner, to Mr.. Tyner, of
Springfield, inquiring about the cards,
to be sent to Mr.. Springfield, Of Tyner,
by Mr., Tyner, of Springfield, Mr.. Tyner
of Springfield, now keeps to show to his.
friends, when telling the story of the.
postal cards ordered by Mr.. Springfield,
of Tyner, and sent to Mr.. Springfield
Of Tyner, by Mr.. Tyner, of Springfield,
and finally received by Mr.. Springfield,
of Tyner.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-03-19

OUR FAcEs-0PEN BooKs.--The mys-
teries of the schools, OF the learning of
the ancients cannot be studied by all,
but pages from the great book of hui
man nature are scattered all around us,
in eyer-changeful diversity. There is
no repetition, no sameness there; but
all are original copies, for the author is
Omnipotence, Enter the schools where
for his high destiny, ana we note the
eve, the unruffied brow, and the
undeyeioped features, all denoting in
nocent childhood and immaturity. In
to another, Of a different class of chill
dren, and oh, how foyeibly does the
care-wOrn brow, the sharpened and
pinched features speak OF poverty and
Suffering, ofttimes of crime!