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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
SHERIFFS SALES,

Charles j. Lewis, =. X. IL T.. l.. Walker,
subrogated, VS.. Mrs. II. &. g. Brown and
A. Z. Brown.
CIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleans, No. olS5.-By virtue of writ of
teri facias against Mrs henrietta G.. Gentry
Brown. to me directed by the honorable the
Sixth District Court for the parish of Orleans in the
above entitled cause, will proceed to sell at pub
he auction. at the Merchants and AuctiOneers'
Exchange, Royal street, between Canal and Gus
tOmhOuse streets, in the Second District of this
city SATURDAY, August 70, 1876, at twelve
O'Clock w., the following described property to
THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND situated
in the square number twenty, bounded by st.
Charles and Pryuania streets, Louisiana avenue
and TOiedano streer, in this city, two of which
lots are desgn itad as lots numbers tour and five,
on plan Drawn by T. n Iisson late surveyor
dated June 49, 1887 each lot measuring thirty feet
front on st Charles street. By hun 1red aud
twenty feet in depth, between parallel lines; the
third of said three lots ad IONS lot numbar four
aud measures sixteen feet front on st. Charles
street, by ole huodr-d and twenty feet in DEPTH
between parallel lines. and is the half Of q certain
lot formerly known lot Eu nber three in ead
eeua-e: together with al the improvements there
on, rights, WAYS and privileges thereunro BE-
longing.
Seized il the above sut.
Terms-Casl on the spot.
EUGENE wAGGAMAN
,v2J aub IS Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

Tho City of New Orleans vs.. Blaechi &
oiraud; same vs. same; same We. SAME.
CUPERlOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of orleans, Nos. g. l29, %. .3i ard 81 0lO.-Bv
virtue of three wr;ts Of teri facias to me di
rected by the honorable the Superior District
Court for the parish of Orleans, in the above enti
led causef for city taxes of 1878, 1874 and 1873,
Merchants and Auctioneers Exchange, Royal street,
between Canal and CustOmhouse streets, i'll the
b+r 5. 1876, at twelve O'Clock NJ, the following
described property, to wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. situated in
the Fifth District of this city sgna.ed plan
tation property, IS lot number forty, measuring
thirty. arpeDts front on the Mississippi
river. BY forty arperts in depth.
tezed in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
avs 20 se5 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of OIleane,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
SUCCESSION NQTICEs,

Succession of Adolphe MaIlein.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans No. 3S,87l.-Whereas, Clementne
Mallen has petitio ed the court for letters of ad
min stration on the estate of the late Adolphe
Mallein, deceased, interstate. Notice is hereby
given to all whom it may concern to show cause,
within ten days, why the prayer of the said pc
titiOner should not be granted
BY order of the Court.
iy0 auI FRANK PACE Clark
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

NICHOLAS w. CASEY, RECEIVER, VS.. THEO-
doriek B. Ftzhugh, George n. Fitzhugh, Henry
Fitzhugh, ct 81.
ON MOTION OF ROUSE GRANT, SOLICIT
~ ors for the complainant i'll the above entitled
cause and showing to the court that process of
subpoena issued herein against Henry Fitzhugh the
above named defendant, as been returned by tue
marshal "defe not found within this dis
tTict" aud the said defen liant has It vOluntar ly
entered his appearance to the complainant's bll
filed herein.
And the court being satisfied that said defend.
ant is not an inbabl,ant Of and can not be found
in this district, it is ordered and decreed that the
said Henry Fitzbugh, defendant do appear, plead,
answer or demur to the said complain iut's bill
hibited against him vt before the first Monday
OF September, A. d. 1876 and that this order be-
published once a week IN the New Orleans Repub-
lican, newspaper published in the CITY of New
Orleans in this district the first Insertion to be
made on the twenty second of June. 1876, nd the
last insertion he third day OF Septe,n Der, 1876
And it is further ordered that a copy of this
order be served said II enry H'zhugh person
ally. If practicable OF Oh before the first Monday
OF September, 1876.
CLERKS OFFICE l
New Orleans June 10, 1876
Icertify the foregoing 10 be a true copy from the
original record IN this office.
F. B. vlNOT,
je22 1awt se3 Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOB THE PARISH
y of Orleans, No. 38,82i.-Whereas, Mrs. Widow
Missouri Jane Hebert has petitioned the court for
letters of adminst' alton the estate of the late
A. N. Hebsrt, deceased, intestate. Notice is hereby
given to all whom it may concern to show cause
within ten days why the prayer Of the said pc
titiOner should not be granted.
By order of the Court.
iy3O au4 = FRANK PACE JR Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

No. SO ,ol2.
RY HOEY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS J.
II HOey AuctOneer-Otfice No. Is Commercial
pace.-TUESDAY. August y, 1876. at tw elve o'clock
NJ, at the Merchants and Aucuoneers' Exchange,
on Royal street, between Canal and Custom
house streets. by virtue OF order of the honor.
able the Second District Court for the parish Of Or
leans dated April a. 1876. will be sold by public
auction, in the above entitled matter, the following
valuable property. 70 wit
l. THE TBREE-STORY BRICK STORE, NO. lo
Exc hange alley, the Second District of this city
in the square bounded by Canal, Customhouse,
Chartres and Exchange alley the lot Is designated
BY the letter B. and measures Il feet inches front
on Exchange alley q leet inches lines in width
in tue ear, by 81 feet II inches in depth.
Terms of Sale-One-thIrd cash, and the remainder
at one and two years credit. in no,es of the pur-
chasers bearing interest OF eight per cent per
annum from date Of sale until final payne
with penal clause of five per cent attorney 9
fees in event of suit to enforce payment Improve
ments to be kept fully insured and policies
transferred to the holder of the notes. the whole
to be secured by special mortgage and vendors
ien the property sold, and purchaser to
Sume payment OF all taxes due and exigible in 1877,
Act Of sale At theeXpense OF the purchasers be-
fore William J: Castell, Esq notary pubic.
jyl2 20 aus IL 10 %
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

HENRY BALLARD, UNITED STATES GOV
IL ERNMENT CONTRACTOR, AND DEALkR In
FORAGE COAL AND WOOD respectfully requests
public patronage in his line of trade. well as
sorted stock 10 always kept on hand, and will be
sold at lowest prices for cash. Orders will be filled
without delay from the feed warehouse, No: IS Full
ton street and No. l0l Peter street. ne ar Lafayette
from the feed store and coal yard at the corner
sIe solicited and will be disposed Of to he best
advantage of consignees. Quick sales and prompt
can be given. Jyli Nv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
IN THE DISTRICT COCRT OF THE
UNITED STATES.

FOR THE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
IN THE NATTER OF CASPAR F. LAUMAN
bankrupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
Succession Of J Ohm EreeIand.

cECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans, No. 36.009-Notice is hereby given
to the creditors OF this estate and TO all other per-
sons herein interested, to show cause within ten
DAYS from the present notification ii any they have
or can why the account presented by John Il.
Montague aud John X. Z. Lewis, testamentary
tx GU Ors Of this estate should not be homoogated
and approved, and the funds distributed il ac-
cordaIce Herewith.
By order of the Court.
aus II Isl FRANK PACE JR.. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
Succession OF james Mex con.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No 81 9l3.-NOtice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other per
sons herein interested, 10 show cause within ten
DAYS from the present notification if any they have
OF can, why the account presented by +. 4. Par
ker pubic administrator. and dot tive test amenta,y
execu or of this estate, should not hOmOlogated
and approved. and the funds distributed III &C.
cordance Herewith.
Bv order of the Court
30 au36 FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
In Bankruptcy-No. 1860.

TINE CREDITORS OF TEE ABOVE ESTATE ARB
l. hereby notified that second and III I'd general
meeting of the creditors Will be hel1 the office
of c. s. Kellogg. ESQ.,. one OF the registers II bank
ruptcv, Customhouse building, at the city of New
Orleans, on the twelfth Gay OF August. 1876. at
twelve O'Clock NJ, at which time will apply for a
81 ttlement of my account and for a discharge
from sll liability az assignee
aul6 +. J. ODEyDAHL, Assignee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
RAILROADS.

NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE
IN RAILROAD.
THE MOBILE LINE.
THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE
TO the East, North and West.
Via Louisville, via Atlanta and via st. Louis.
CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAIL
Trains will arrive and depart from Depot f"ot o.
Canal street as follows
DEPART. Akkivh: .
Ern,sss .E.l5 A. NJ Express. =. lO:3O 4. n
Express. go. 500 T. ID Express. 7. q.
Coast accom- Coast accom-.
uodatio 3.l5 P NJ mediation. $40 A. III.
Pullman Palace Cars daily to Cincinnati, Louis
VILE Nashville, Lynchburg and Baltimore wlthou!
change and only one change to New iofk AUG
KssterD cities.
The coast accommodation runs to Biloxi.
Ticket office corner OF camp and common
stree ts opposite City Hotel.
no9l D. B. ROBINSON, Superintendent
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
AUCTION SALES.
By O. E. 0irardey.

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND ADJOINING THE
OLD FORT AND TERMINUS OF TIE BEN
vILLB STREET AND PONTCHARTRAN RAIL
ROAD AND LAKE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

Boehler, VS.. her husband-NO. $40.
T HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWEEN
L tieth day Of June, 1876, judgment rendered
III this court in the following entitled sut il the
words and figures following to wit
Josephine Laure Gusnard, wife of +. A. Boehler,
her husband-No. 1870.
In this case submitted to the court for ad udca-
ton by consent of counsel. the law ard the evi
denee being in favor of plaintiff 1t is dered, ad.
judged and decreed that there be Judgment in
favor of plaintiff, Josephine Lsure Guenard, wife
OF Fritz Alexander BOehler, decreeing q separation
of property between them; that Plaintiff do have
and recover of deft ndant the cum of Six thousand
dollars, with interest thereon from judicial de.
mand until paid and costs Of ,suit with the privi.
ege aud right of mortgage granted by law to mar
RED women
Judgme Mt rendered June 30 1876.
Sigaed June "a, 1876.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

hrs. WALKER & MOSES,
DENTISTS,
Tivoi Circle, entrance No. $50 Delord
street,
Solicit the patronage of the public assuring them
careful attention in all operations pertaining to
their profession at charges in keeping with the
present distressed pecunary condition of the PEG
pie o. Louisiana.
They have engaged the services of competent
assistants and every care has been taken IN the
arrangement Of their Offices for the accommoda-
ton and comfort of their patroHs
Dr. 3. Otto Moses having formed q co.partner.
ship with DR.. J. B. Walker has removed his ot6c
from No. 247 Baronne street to No. 100 Deord street
Tivol Circle iel3 SIN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
A. SAUCER, Judge.

In testimony whereof l have berenntO set IN,
hand and aft xed the seal of the said court at tn,
city of New orleans, this tw. ntv- fourth day o
June. in the year of our Lcld one thousand egh
hund ed and eeventy-six
jy8 II % au6' FRANK WALL. Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
STEAMSHIPS.

FOR HAVANA VIA CEDAR KEYS ANp
KEY WEST.
United states Mail Line.
Steamships
WILLIAM P CLYDE, WILMINGTON,
kARdARET, EMILIA
The New Orleans, Florida
and Havana Steamship Line
6 will dispatch one of the above first
class steamers from New Orleans u
Every Week,
Touching 1T Cedar Keys and Key West, and con
cecting with steamers for Tampa
Through bills Of lading issued to AL points u
Florida, Including Tampa and to New York Charlss
ton and Savannah.
Slleadid passenger accommodations, and througl
tickets given to above points.
Office
Z. ROBERTS, Agent,
No. l20 Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

n THE MATTER Of THE MINORS THEOPHILE,
JOSEPHINE AND ORELINE OUBRE AND IN
THE SUCCESSION OF THEODOkA Raglan
CONSOLIDATED.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

NEW OnLbANs, 81. LOUIS
AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY,
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
On and after Sunday, jane IL. 1876,
Trains depart ard arrive 80 fol Ows from Caliiope
street depot
DEPART. ARRIVE.
Narl...... J::SO P. NJ Mail........ 1000 A.
Accommod4 AccommOda.
tion....... $3.50 P. NJ ton... $50 A NJ.
Sunday accom- mcda- sunday accom-! oda
tion........7:iO A NJ ton. 800. $3.50 p NJ.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars through to ST.
Louis, Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati
Only one change OF sleeping cars 10 Eastern
cities. .
Ticket, for eale and information given at No. 81
Camp street. corner Of Common.
a. D. SHELDON, Agent.
ALL IL b. D. FROST, General Manager
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hmnaa f. Vredenburgh, wife of A. Les.
aens Ya. ". II. Xleaeun urgh. II. ct al

IA mnln 4. Vredenburgh, wife of A. Les.
seps, Vs. W. II. viedenDurgh, Jr ct al.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
= Orleans No. So 308.-NOtce is hereby given to
the creditors OF this estate, and to all other per
sons herein Interested. to show cause within ten
dave from the preseLt notification. if any they
have or can, why the account presented by ". b..
part,t on should not be homoogated and ap.
proved and the funds distributed IL accordance
therew) h.
By order of tho Court
jy29 aus e. FhANA FAoh, 1h., GEEK.
Succession of Ambrose Grabert.
cyECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of orleans. No. So ,S13.-Whert as, Mrs. Widow
Of a imin,stration on the estate Of the late Am.
broise Grabs IT. deceased, inJestate. Notice is
hereby gwen to all whom it may concern to show
cause within ten days why the PIaSe Oh SAID petl'
tiOner should not be granted.
au3 IL FRANK PACE JR, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

DY G. Z. GIRARDEY, AUCTIONEER-
ID O68ce No. 81 Camp street-SATURDAY. Sep
TENDER 10. 1876. at twelve o'clock M. at the st.
Charles Auction Exchange in the rOtunda Of the
st. Charles Hotel in this city, will be sold, BY ana
in pursuance OF tive orders from the Hon A. Bonau.
chaud judge of the parish court Of POinte Coupee,
Louisiana. dated -pectvely he first and twenty.
seventh of April, 1876, ard rendered in the above
entitled matters the following described property
to wit
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, situated in the
parish of OrleaI S, bordering Gu the Lake Pont.
chartran, and known on the plot or plan of the
United States survey tSulakowskisl as section
10, township twelve south. range eleven east,
containing, more or less about So arpents.
Terms-One- third cash on the spot the balance
at one and two years for notes specially secured
by mortgage on the property, bearing all the
usual clauses of eight per cent par annum in :
terest from the day OF sale until nnal pay
and the purchaser to assume the payment of tn e
adjudication.
Act OF sale, at the expense Of the purchaser
before Jules Noisy, ESQ.,, notary public.
ivi2l 20 20 aus IL 10 20 seq 9 10
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

V1NECARDEN HOTE1I, MISSISSIPPI
l. City Mlssisisippi.-The new buildings and
general improvements added to this hotel enable
the to offer to guests greater facilities than
heretofore A barroom has Deen built outs ide of
the grounds: the kitchen has been removed from
the south side to the east and thus giving two
interrupted fronts to the house. Shade trees have
teen set ont and the grounds generally improved
and beauted. Sufficiently removed from the beach
to avoid the glare from the water, rending it the
coolest house on the coast.
The table will be furnished with the best the
markets afford.
Terms-S2 so per dar; by the month $40 per
week Liberal arraEs 7men.s made with families
for the season. j. .. NIXON, Manager.
Extra dinners for the sunday exclusion trans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

Parish Court for the Parish of POnte COupee, Lou
is.ana-NOs. go and $50.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

Are now in full operation, and are prepared to
perform the above work with promptness and
dispatch.
The advantages derived from the use of the
OBORLESs ENCHANTING APPARATUS,
as used by the company, are that tie work be
performed at any hour of the day or night, the
thorough manner in which the deposits are re-
moved, the absence of al ftnsive edcrs. the
snort space OF time required tan ordinary tink
being emptied in from ten TO fifteen minutesl, and
above all, ITS CHEAPNESS.
AL orders left at the company's flee No 1853
Common street, sent to Postoftice box No. 9l3
viii receive prompt attention. aus em
HANG YOUR BANNERS ON THE
OUTER WALL.
j. G. MILLER,
SAIL MAKER
AND COTTON DUCK AGENT.
AT THE OLD STAND,
.Poydras treet...IU7
Ia prepared to furnish for the
GREAT CENTENNIAL POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
Every description of
fLA9os Dan ~ EfSSs T. &c.
IN experience of over twenty years enables him
guarantee the
Best Work and Lowest Prices
In the South Clubs Associations. Companies,
Hotels, Steamers, and all DESIRING the most eIe-
CANT articles. ars invited to call ia27 I'm
Tn BANKRUPTCY.-CO FIRMS
i or individuals DESTROYS Of Availing themselves
Of the benefit of the bankrupt act car have their
petitions and schedules prepared strictly accord.
Ing to the bankrupt law amended, general
orders Of the United States Supreme Court and
rules of the United States District Court by ap-
plying to the undersigned at the office of @. s.
Kellogg, Register in Bankruptcy in the Custom
house building. New Orleans Louisiana. Terms
reasonable. P0stof6ce box 2O97.
oc6 JOHN 8. CARTIR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
Mrs. L. p. f. Il. de In Ferriere vs.. Mrs.
Mrs. Roxana Mazerat. wifi OF A. T. PeyrOux.
T1OrPru nISTRIcT COrpT For Tuk D PJSu or

y6 Is % au6 Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

The Board of Trustees resolved That after pay.
ing the annual interest of ten per cent on the
capital stock of the company, that a dividend of
TWENTY PER CENT be paid in cash on and after
the twelfth day Of June next, to those parties in.
surfing with the company, entitled to receive the
same.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

TIL STAIE1 UF LUUISIANA.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR The PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
JOSEPHINE LAURIE GUENARD, WIFE OF F. A.
Boehler, VS.. her husband-NO. $40.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
CHOICE STORE PROPERTY NEAR CANAL STREET
NO. 10 EXCHANGE PLACE.
SUCCESSION OF FRANK oBERHEUsER.

Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. SO ,ol2.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
Grove 4 Wildermann vs.. Desire Hen.
qulnet and Constant Bero. in solidO.

EUUENE WAGFaNaN.
il % au6 70 30 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Oreane
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06

hCGESE VAGGAMAN.
jv20 80 su6 20 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-06
LEGAL. NOTICES,
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In Chancery-NQ. 1922.

NICHOLAS W. CASEY, RECEIVER, VS.. THEO.
doriek B. Ftzhugh, George n. Fitzhugh, Henry
Fitzhugh, ct al.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1876-03-03
WHAT The WITS SAY.

Ills majesty, King Mtesa, is clothed in
nothing but dignity y.-Detroa Ne@s.
When birds soar they warble, but when
a throat's sore it doesn' t.-Csn. Times.
Ten mills make one cent-but not any
ten mills in this section.-NeD Bedford
Mercury. - 7s
s'Pound Sociables,'' where everybody
sent pound of something or other, were
recently all the rage among the colored
people of a village near Cleveland, Ohio,
until some dastardly fiend one evening sent
in pound of dynamite, and then for fear
some Dinah might be injured they adjourn
ed sine die.-Inter- Ocean
The salt air of Brooklyn, says the Argus,
agrees with John G.. Sake. When the
witty poet was examining houses in this
city, with view to purchasing, lady ac-
quaintance of ambitious ideas said to him
6 Whatever you do, Mr.. SAKE, be sure and
purchase a house with fine outside. f"
Meeting her afterwards he said: " have
done what you wished have bought me
house with fine outside to which You
will always be welcome.o lf
Coal dealers call this hard winter
The milk of human kindness is very much
condensed. There are some men who
would not take kick, and yet are quite
capable of taking hint. Beware of rail-
road eating-houses. Where the gong
sounds loudest, the supper is smallest. =.
The man who follows the multitude when
he is strong, is likely to be left alone when
he is weak. :. When man is sick, custom
requires that he should have q doctor; but
the patient has the privilege of throwing
away the medicine, Ike Charles O'Conor
and getting we'll 10y There is nothing like
going to bed. In sleep all the cares and
vexatuons of fashionable life are forgotten
and individuals lie calmly down, regardless
of what they have on.--A O. Republican
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1876-03-03
Smith and Miller.

Writes a New York correspondent !:
stTwo persons seen everywhere this winter,
and who attract good deal of attention,
are Mr.. Joaquin Miller and Colonel Nicho-
las Smith, the husband of Ida Greeley.
Colonel Smith is always in attendance on
his wife Joaquin (no one would know him
as Mr.. Miller), was thought at one time
to have come to New York in search of one,
but as fortnne-hunter, If that was part Of
the programme, he does not seem destined
to be success. lie can not help making
straight for the prettiest girl In the roons
any more than he can help talking very ten
der poetry out of his eyes when he reaches
her side. Colonel Smith is undeniably the
handsomest man anywhere. He is gifted
also with the wonderful manner which, for
the time being, makes the person to whom
he is talking, be it man or woman, think
him or herself the one inject in the world
in which or in whose opinions and ideas he
is most interested. He Is 8 picturesque
falker. fall OF that peculiar mixture Of or
iginality, ehixalry and honesty which seems
to distinguish the natives Of the border
States. He says he made mp his mind TO
marry Miss Ida Greeley, If he corah get
her, before he ever saw her, from the news
paper accounts Of her goodness and deyo.
tinn To her parents.