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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

NEW YORK, September 2l.-Ssmuel
Chatterton, said to be a diSsipated iel-
low, kicked his wife to death last even
ing in the presence Of his two children,
a;tbeit residence, No. SO North Second
street, Williamsburg.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
indiana Republicans.

ISDIASAPoLIs, Septemer 2l.-The pa
rade this forenoon was started about
balf.past ten o'clock, occupying forty
minutes in passing a given point, with
about tbirty.Gve hundred men in the line
The weather is cloudy, with occasional
light rain, but not enough 10 prove a dis
comfort.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

WASHINGTON, September 81. - For
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, falling.
followed by rising barometer, easterly
Winds, clouds and rain, followed by
northerly winds and partly cloudy
weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
SURGERY.
PRACTICAL SURGERY.

DR. J. A.. CL0PT0N, OF HUNTSVILLE,
IL Ala his native city-who has for many
years made surgery a speciality, and per-
formed the most difficult operations in sur
gerry: has ior q number of years given more
especial. attention Ia the treatment of Piles,
fistula, strictures, TumOrs, Ulcers,
Diseases. OF the Eye. etc. and guarantees per-
iect satisfaction. Piles cured WITHOUT thu
knife, or the BARBAROUs EoRAsEUR, under the
torture Of which one Of the prominent Judges
OF this city had o brother-in-law to be para
lyzed .andldie. Two Of the brothers-in-law
have since been Dr.. Clopton's patients-one
IN 1862 and the other in 1876, and perfectly re-
Ileyed. Ut; y. has never lost a patient nor
had the slightest accident to happen Every.
tning. necessary to cure the worst cases Of
piles is done in less than Que minute, and
the patient may return home Immediately.
Not one in ton are confined to their beds. He
Is stopping at the WORKMAN House. 17-42
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A. S. Deaderick, of Washington.
T. A. Noes. Of Knox.
A. M. johnson, of Hamilton.
j. w. Judd, Of Robertson.
j. W. Childress. IL, Of Rutherford.
A. G. Merritt, Of Davidson.
D. B. Cooper. Of Maury.
j. II. Freeman, Of Madison.
7. j. Edwards, Of 0bion.
i. L Wright, Of Shelby.
Members at Large-James G. Malone. ThOs.
0'Connor, D. N. Kennedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

MAJOR I. B. EDGINGToN is most
fayorably mentioned by many Of
our best citizens for the lower
House in the Legislature. Coming
to Memphis at the close of the war,
just out of the Federal army, he
became one of our people, and has
been a consistent, faithful Demo-
crat ever since. We like to see
men of his merit and ability recog-
nlzed, and doubt not that, with his
consent, he can be nominated on
the first ballot at Saturday con.
yention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
AdminislraIOr's Notice.

HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AND QUAIL
lied as admins ratOr Of 7 D.. Mallory.
deceased, and all creditors are notified to fle
tnelr claims; properly proven, within the
time required by law. with me or INV attor-
ney, U. W. Miller, ~ Madison street.
ia MALLORY, Administrator.
DCnt0mhpF ~. IAIh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

THE Nashville American has a
correspondent, most probably a
member of the staff, who is at
tending the gubernatorial appoint
ments in Middle Tennessee. If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
Leave Memphis Monday, 25th Inst,
mo. 1885,.
NOn-R Resident Notice.

In the Chancery @ lurt of Shelby county. Ten-
nessee-W. B. Galbfoath VS.. Seth w. Bolton
ct al.
IT APPEARING FROM TIE Bill. I'M
1 this cause, which is worn to, that the de-
PENDANT, Seth W. Bolton, is a non-retddent Of
the state Of. Tennessee aud a resident of the
State Of Arkansas; that he is indebted to the
complainant in the sur of s5O0l q ami in
terest, due by note for that amount, and at
tschment having been issued and returned nv
the Sheriff, levied on the property Of said
Bolton it is therefore ordered that he make
his appearance herein. at the court-house.
in the city of Memphis. Tennessee. on or
before the first Monday in November. Is7G.
and plead. answer or demur to complain.
ants bill, or the same will be taken for CON
fessed as to him and set for hearing OK parte
ana that a copy of this order be published
Public Ledger.
This 10th day Of August. 1875.
Acopy- Attest;
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and M.
By E, u, McHENRY, Deputy @. and M.
1853 SILT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

WE are in receipt Of the first and
second numbers of the Louisville
daily Evening News, a bright, well
made-up paper, which enters the
field of afternoon journalism in the
South. 1t is published by George
P. DoeFn 4 Co., and edited by Mr..
George Baber. We understand
also that MI. E. Polk Johnston,
formerly Of the Courier-Journal, is
connected with the News. We
welcome the advent of our cotem-
porary, and wish it great success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

LUc1Us ROBINSON, the Dem
cratic nominee for Governor of New
York, was the editor of the New
York Sun thirty years ago, where
he gained his first distinction by
articles written in defense of Dem.
.ocEatic principles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
Trustees Sale,

ny VIRTUE OF, A TRUST DEED MADE
- april IL 1876 by u @. Barrett and D. Il.
barrett; MS wife, recorded ia Rock No. iii,
page 524. il, tho Registers office of Shelby
county, l wall sell as Trustee. at public sale.
TO the highest bidder. for cash an '
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
FoR TEETH DISTRICT.
II. CASEY YOUNG, Of Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21

Ths:subscription price Of the PUBLIC
LEDGER is IS per annum for the Daily,
and SO per annum for the w~eskly-POst
age free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
BOOK CASES.
POLITICAL.

HEADQUARTERS DgMoCRATIC AND CoNsRRy-0
ATIvE ExEOUTIyE BOARD,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 10. 1875.
TIME DELEGATES COMPOSING THE
i County Convention which assembled In
this city on the 18th inst, are requested TO re-
assemble at the Exposition Building, in Mem
phls. on Saturday, September 23.
1870, at 10 O'Clock am. to nominate can
raj Assembly in lieu of Messrs. Eiseman and
Hadden, who have declined.
By order Of the Board.
IRVING HALSEY. Chairman.
>: NICK: BR0oEs. Secretary pro tenn. [i7-2O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR state

We are authorized TO announce that 7. B.
EDGIN6I0N Is . candidate for the Office Of
State Senator, subject to the action Of the en-
suing Democratic and Conservative Conven.
ton, ste
For the Legislature.
WIN. A. COLLIER. Of Shelby, is the Demo-
cratic and Conservative nomineofoF Floterial
Representative from Shelby and Fayotte
counties. EIeetion November eth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
ELECTION,
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Annual Election, Sept. %, 1876.
REGULAR NOMINATIONS,

REGULAR NOMINATIONS:
For President-BEN EIsEMAN.
For Vice Presidents-j. NJ. PETr1eREw, j..
Q. Nicely. Isaac ScHw4B. w. B. MTTcHELf,
r. A. PARsFR.
For lreasuTer-JoHN T. WLLIys.
For Committee or Appeals-J. W. CLApP,
y. SEowDEN, j. A. SHANE, g. W. MACRAE,
w. b. MILLER, M. BURKE. e.. NJ. NELSON,
The Nominating Committee, J. X. Goodwin.
nominations. members Of the Chamber are
hereby notified that an election will be had on
m0hdny. september 25th, between the
hours of 10 am. and 8 pm. The nnuaI
seeing will be held ut 4 pm. came day.
, Committee to Conduct Election-J. W. Dill
lard, 5. NJ. Gates, A. q. IutheE.
8:2l lOhN s. T00F. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
LEGAL.
Administrators Sale,

TUE VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY AND
l. furniture of tho late 7. d. Mallory. d.
ceased, viii be sold at the auction house of 4.
NJ. Stoddard. on the I'd day of October, 1876,
1876 T. e. MALLORY, Admir-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
STATE ELECTORAL TICKET.

ELECTORS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
W. B. BATE, of Davidson county.
L. A. JAMES, Of H-milton county.
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lR-79.l
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

-
Chancory Court of Shelby county Paul A.
nlcelai executor, etc., of the estate of .Jshn
Boglanpo, deceased. VS.. Mary Ellen Bogi-
QY VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOguTaRv
~ decree. for sale. entered in tho above
cause on May 81, 1877, and renewed NoyembeS.
TO- 1913, and June n, 1876 | viii sell al nnbIic
AUCTION. 70 the highest bidder, in front az Inc
Slerk ana Masters office, Courthouse build~
ing' hain street, Memphis, Tenn, on
Saturday, September 10, 1876.
within legal hours. the following desor;bos
property, situated in Shelby county TAM
an1 described as follows, to-wit: Lots Nos
9i %. 90, a. as and 40, on the Flippin plan of
spDulVls,on, and between Wheaton's ami
thccarO,s. each honting the Horn Lake road
~ Icet' ana running west los feet to an ailev
oseYpt i9t NO. ~, which fronts 7l% feet on
sald ROAD and back west TO an aliev 1g1 CT
Terms Of Sale-0n a credit az CIV ~ :, aest.
70 ana ~ months. tho purohasers reani SmSi,o
e&e cute notes with approved s~uretiee ij ~ ~
tanned 70 further secure the same. and onrit,-
Of red mptiOn barred. INV 0qui'S
This August %, 1876.
m EDMUND A. COLE, O. and NJ
" y y BLACK, ID. O. and M
Metcalf, Att'ys. M anuO W.
In above sale is continued until Saturday
ms september 10, 1876.
ny H. j. BLACK. D. q. and NJ, "n is.S0
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For PRESIDENT.
SAMUEL j. TILDEN. of New York.
FoR VICE President.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, of Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-21
TgMPEsT.TOssED TUITION.

Getting into h wrong Berth In
n sleeping Car, and Unconscious
OF His Error Until Awakened by
an outraged HasbRad-SOma In.
credulous Persons Thinking What
They please.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28
Sounding Brass.

Notwithstanding the fervent odium in
which titles were held by our forefathers and
the explicit terms in the constitution with
regard to those that should not be used, the
badge Of distinction is much revered by
Americans generally. 1t may not be "Lord"
or "Sir" but none the less "Mr." and ESQ"
These "handles" or, as Carlyle calls them,
"crutches" have become so frequent and are
used with SO indiscriminate prodigality as
to be quito Insignificant Of themselves, nay,
often ridiculous. In the army and navy
degrees are Of course necessary to distin-
guish the different grades of rank. In a
few Of the professions, they may also be
justified. Judge, doctor, reverend, professor,
though frequently misnomers, are sanctioned
through long usage and are not altogether
meaningless. But there is class of titles,
wholly honorary, which are growing of less
and less value, if such distinctions may be
said to possess value. We refer to college
degrees These, formerly conferred as
recognition of merit and attainment, are now
in many cases sown where they are likely to
return the greatest crop of patronage
An "a. NJ" is tossed to this one to Sc
cure his good will or active cooperation;
an ILL. D." is deposited as sort Of
"nest egg" which in the revolving years aud
after successful incubation will hatch and
yield living bird, full fedged, pinioned and
taloned to do fair service for the honor re-
ceived. Even I'D. D." is thrown to the
average clergyman to concitate or retain
him. Hence these degrees which have been
regarded as tokens Of worth, have come,
through abuse, to lose thoir significance and
people no longer yearn for them as treasures
Of untold value. Simple men will yet ad-
mire them as possessing something priceless
but those who having eyes can sec will
despise the cheap policy by which what was
once honorable and euviable has become de-
graded and dethroned. And the colleges
which thus water their stock can only arouse
a distrust among the people, of the wisdom
Of such management Young men moreover
will refuse to be graduated where degrees
are valued so lightly.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28
The Best Men in Congress.

1t is one Of the sorriest facts of American
politics that the highest positions cannot al
ways be filled with the best talent. Form
erly Vermont chose her strongest men to rep
resent her interests in Congress: now, prophet
is not without honor save in his own country.
In votes, our State can never be a power.
Her whole population is Insignificant. What
she lacks in quantity, she must make up in
quality. Now it strikes US from what we
have een,-rather not seen,-that the true
metal which, whenever struck, emits gen.
uine note, has not of late been sent, 10 every
case, by Vermont TO the House. 1t is one
OF the big arguments of the friends Of the
present representatives in congress that they
are clearing the ropes" as if they had gone
down into some vast system of catacombs
where the ways are dark and Sinuous and
must be felt out step by step, lest at any
time the explorer dash his foot against a
stone. Good But the very reason why
their predecessors were busted was that they
had been too long at the Capitol. A nation
al prominence on the part Of a representa-
tive, towering figure or an opinion pro-
nounced as if conviction inspired it, these
seem to be odious in the eyes of those who
hold the votes. And it is strange, too, that
men Of enlightenment should be deceived by
the cheap vaporous 6ctions that float in the
political atmosphere whenever a new election
is about to occur.
A fact is fact, but the constructions o.
which it is capable, are something marvel
GUS. All the colors Of the rainbow can b.
given it. Such, indeed, is its hexibility
that it can be twisted by the inventive minC
into an argument for any prejudice or a con
clusiOn for any premises.
The people ought always to know what II
being done by their representatives in con
gress, and if nothing is being done by them
that too, and why. We are not of tina
class who believe that the world knows moth
ing of its great men. Nor is that the OPin
ion entertained by people generally. It's
fine thought, susceptible of poetic treatment
to think there are around us and among u
innumerable heroes, upwritten and unsung
men capable of moving senates, or eIpound
ing constitutions. But no such opinion is o.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

There are hundred and seventy distinct
buildings on the Centennial grounds.
The Centennial Pyramid is composed of SUI
gar 1t is an interesting work Of art.
There is $4,000 bedstead in the Chinese
court of the centennial, whose carving kept
20 celestialS busy for five years.
Tho excursions of miners from the coal
regions now occur daily-lOOO men at a
time.
Early in September there is to be
a trial Of all the steam fire engines end fire
extiuguishers on exhibition.
A curious reaper from South Australia is
shown in Agricultural Hall. There are no
knives about it, the heads of grain being
knocked off after passing between long fingers
by bars upon revolving cylinder and depos.
tied in great bin.
The Centennial Exhibition cannot be taken
at glance. A visitor who spent day in
a thorough examination Of achinery Hail.
on subsequent visit discovered u steamboat
and thirteen locomotives and many other
things which had not been noticed before.
Two enterprisng young women connected
with the British section in Machinery Hall
INDUCED in an attempt to smuggle some sew
ing machines out Of the grounds the other
day. They were arrested, admonished and dis
charged, but not until the officers had dis
covered that irate British females have ter
ribe tongues in their heads. Smuggling,
hereafter, will not be treated so leRiently.
Cook, the British. tourist agent, has in his
building on the Exhibition grounds the mum
my Of an Egyptian princess supposed to be
about 1000 years old, which attracts uni.
vcrsal attention: This venerable relic OF
vanished past was once very pretty wom-
an, about FIVE feet tall, with delicate hands
and feet. BY her side hangs richly orna-
mented case covered with Egyptian inscrip-
tions and filled with articles of toilet.
We can heartily recommend the Changers
Encampment at the centennial to all who
wish comfort combined with economy, rather
than high prices with less comfort Though
established by the Patrons Of Husbandry and
under their charge, the advantages of this
boarding place are offered to all others Of re-
spectability and good moral character, and
we were treated with as much kindness aud
goodwill as if we were the highest officers
of that Order, instead of humble outsiders,
ignorant of husbandry or of the organization.
The charge for sleeping rooms--to accom-
modate two persons was-Sl per day, and
the price of meals so cents each.-Boston
Journal.
The graphic illustration" of the geologi-
cal and geographical survey of the territories
has now been made complete, and it is as
fascinating as a journey in vast canons, along
the roaring rivers, through the great natural
parks and among the odd peoples shown in
the elaborate collection Of photographs and
photographing trausparencies One Of the
most interesting illustrates the life of the
Indians in Tuscan northern Arizona. A
strange and wonderful land, filled with the
monuments of vanished race; all its high
rocks Iserving as sites for vast walled and
terraced towns, in which the Indians look as
much out Ofplace as they would on Broadway
or fremont street.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28

The article on Limitation" in another col
umn discusses clearly and forcibly the
fallacies Of that doctrine. However much
the western mind may be confused in its
ideas Of currency, the East is unit for
specie resumption. We do not mean to say
that every voter has reasoned out definite
and logical conclusions in the matter, for the
question is altogether too complicated to be
an interesting theme either for converse.
ton or meditation. But there's something
in the air that causes men to believe that
gold is the true and invariabe standard
And that conviction has been more deeply
eugraven on the public mind within month.
The enormous decline in the value Of silver
within fortnight and the immense disturb
ance caused thereby in India, where this
metal has been the standard, are significant
facts. But that specie resumption will take
place January l, 1879, we do not believe
1t is we'll, however, to have the fiction Of
law on the right side. If tho country car
be made to beive that the green-back will
then be redeemed, a partial victory has been
won. As a financial article, the paper by
Mr.. Sampson gives far more rational views
than we might expect from the mouth OIL
Butler, Phillips, or the venerable Petel
Cooper.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28

There are many good democrats in the
state who would rejoice to see their cause
defended elsewhere than in a smut-mill.
The exceeding low and vicious tone Of their
organs strips the democracy of all its digni-
ty and causes those who are to cast their
maiden votes in the coming election very
naturally to inquire how can principles, cor
rect of themselves, be strengthened by con-
slant SANDER, scurrility and defamation? If
the democracy of Vermont had better teach
ers, or as some one aptly terms it, "ex-pouud.
ers," its prospects would be greatly enhanced
Some individuality is of course needed to
contribute force and enthusiasm to opinion
but the talent which finds its most congsria
work in throwing mud, speedily loses all in.
fuence and brings the cause it advocates into
utter contempt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28

1t is not Robson but robes off that can
satisfy the wolves of investigation whose
jaws are thirsty for more blood. But not.
wlthstanding the excessively vigorous man.
ner in which the house has applied the tools
OF political surgery, much good has resulted
therefrom. A demand for cleaner service
has been created and reform, however hol-
low the word may be in the mouths of many,
is echoed in every town and city in the land.
The impeachment trial progresses rapidly
and there is prospect of an adjournment by
congress this week. 1t is the opinion of the
Troy Times that words have killed the 44th
session. At any rate the mighty deeds are
not apparent. Silver the country has and
the privilege of sending transient printed
matter for a cent an ounce, but there has
been no legislation worthy the name on the
questions of finance. No doubt other states
than Vermont are afflicted with the same
evil of not sending its ablest men to congress
1t requires something more than mere dis.
puters, wranglers and ciphers to wrestl,
with the gravest and most complex prob
lens Of government. But we defer re
view of the work OF the 44th congress til
another time, since to tell what has not beer
done requires far more labor than to show
what has been done.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28

A Ngw MOToR.-Inventors will not rest
satisfied until some power is invented to take
the place Of steam. Every little while some-
body has new motor for prOpelllng trains.
The hour is come and the man. Electricity
is the agency, and this is applied by powerful
magnets. Experimenting is one thing, So
curing practical power is another thing.
Level headed men have seen the new inVen-
ton and pronounce it marvel. A car is
being constructed in Brooklyn, and public
experiment will soon be made. Twenty-Five
cents day will run street car, and any
man who can handle brake can manage
the new motor. Like all inventors the pro-
priotors go of in eCStacies, If there is any
thing in It at all, of course there is fortune
in it,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-07-28
PERSONAL.

Dom Pedro is in England.
Dom Pedro's hotel bills in this country
amounted to $4,000.
President Eliot is cruising with his yacht
Sunshine along the coast Of Maine.
Hon. j. G. Blaine is at Rye Beach, N. II.
There is much doubt expressed Os TO his ever
rOgaining his health.
Hon. John d. Page, Of Rutland has
assumed the management Of the Brandon
Scale Company.
Congressman Seelye has accepted tho Pres
idency Of Amherst college. Amherst gains
an able and accomplished President, and
Congress loses "sOholar in politics"
Mr.. Edmunds, in debate on the Usage
land bill in the senate last Friday, said that
be did not wonder that the Indians at times
were reused to acts Of violence, and sought
justice in their rude way.
Mr.. Moody's church in Chicago was dedi-
Gated recently. IL cost S67 900, and is all
paid fora condition which Mr.. Moody in
sisted should precede its dedication. The
lot cost S22, 900 more.
The Gen" Butler who led the whites in
tho Hamburg Is. C.) massacre the other day
was Major General in the Confederate ar
my, and son Of Andrew Pickens Butler
to whom Sumner alluded as indulging 10 a
"loose expectoration of Speech phrase
for which Preston Brooks assailed Sumner
with cudgel.
Henry Ward Beecher preached at the
Thousand Island House Sunday. The large
dining hall and parlors were packed with
people, and many were unable to hear the
discourse. An extra train was run from
WATERFOWL to accommodate those who wished
to attend. Steamboats, loaded with people
arrived from 0gdensburg, Clayton, and
Cape Vincent; and from Kingston, Canaan.
oque and Brockville in Canada. Twenty
steamers loaded with passengers arrived at
the wearf
A Fairhaven correspondent Of the Rut-
land Globe, in recent issue, gave the fol-
lowing testimonial to a prominent trait il
the character Of Hon. Jacob Estey. He
says; III have learned Of a noble act Of
Deacon Estey, which is q pleasure for me
to chronicle, as he was not my man for gov
ernor. Last spring, a gentleman in neigh
boring state failed. He was simply an &C
quaintance Of Deacon Estey, but an homes
aud noble man. lie failed because of tn,
failure of others-not by any fault Of hi
own. Deacon Estey went TO him, handeC
him his check for ten thousand dollars anC
said, Use this; make no account Of it
If ever you get SO as to repay it, do so.'"