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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced first
class by all visitors. 33.t


At the matinee to-day the recorder ran
through the following docket - Aller-
way, disorderly, fined S.; Andrew Jack.
son, Charles Smith, John Hoyle, larceny
cases continued for hearings E. Dane,
Jobe Duncan, disorderly, fined s. e.ch;
NJ Shelby, Thomas Flood, NJ. C. Coggin,
drunk, fined S. each; John Donosue,
drunk and disorderly, fined $40; Ed
Campbell, John Smith, suspicious char.
acters and providers, fined $25 each; j.
E. Ferguson, shooting with latent to kill,
fined $25; Jerry Eruight, disorderly,
discharged Mrs. Julia Stillman, assault
and battery, etc case continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Important suprome Court decision

The jackson Dispatch contains the
following important Supreme Court De.
cisiou:
Memphis vs. Fisher Constitutional Law
Bond for Costs Appeal Bonds, etc. Act Of
1915, chap. 80, sec. IS.
First-While municipal corporations
IN some respects are public bodies, and
have powers conferred on them which
appertain to the sovereignty OF the State
Tor public purposes, such as the grant Of
power to levy and collect taxes for cor.
poration purposes, yet, in other respects,
such as when they become %suitors, or are
sued in our courts, touching private
rights, they stand as individuals. 10
the latter respect they must be governed
by the general law of the land.
The act Of 1875, chapter 92, section 76,
suspending the general law in regard to
prosecution, appeal, and other like bonds,
is repugnant to the constitution; article
ii, section s.
SecoR9--A mandanus against a mu.
nicipal corporation to compel the levy
OF taxes to pay matured coupons on the
bonds OF the corporations, is within the
rule requiring cost aud appeal bonds,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

Wide Awake for July is a fine mum
Der. The Behaving Paper, Little Gentle
folks" is worth the annual subscription
price of the magazine to any family.
The stories or especially s~easonabls
and readable. The different depart
ments Of the magazine are full Of in
teresting articles, which complete an
admirable aud beautifully illustrated
number. Only 81 per aunum Ella Far
man, editor. D. Lothrop & Co pub
fishers, Boston.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Chiehasaw Guards.

Last night the annual election Of Off
GERS Of the Chiekasaw Guards took place
at the armory on Adams street. All Ihe
old officers we're re elected, with the ex-
ceptiou Of the Office Of fourth corporal.
Mr.. 81. Allen being selected to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Mr.. F. W. Smith. The officers elected
are as follows: Captain, R. P. Duncan
first lieutenant, s. 7. Carnes; second
lieutenant, 7. A. Lamb; third lieuten
ant, j. s. Richardson; first sergeant
Richard Smith; ensign, N. B. Camp
second sergeant, A. W. Jones; thirC
sergeant, L. S. Frierson; fourth ser
geant, j. M. Bowen; 9Th sergeant, s. A,
Pepper; first corporal, James Kirkland
second corporal. L. K. Donelsou; thirt
corporal, j. M. Trezevant; fourth corpo
raj, Harry Allen; secretary and treasu.
rer. R. H. Allen, jr.; chaplain. Rev.
Charles G. Parsons; surgeon, DR.. Hebel
Jones.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Knights of Honor.

At a meeting Of Fountain Lodge No.
296 X. of H. last night, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term
of six months: Dictator, j. B Aldrich;
Vice Dictator, e. h. Stevenson; Assist.
ant Dictator, Jno. B. Galloway; Report.
er, VIM. McElrOyi Financial Reporter
Chas.A. CASTOR; Treasurer, j. b. FARES
Guide, L D. Hammer; Guardian, j. J.
Wilson; Sentinel, Robert Renchid; Pas
Dictator, Geo. R. Merritt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
United States Court.

Al the United States Circuit Court to-
day the great Mobile and Ohio railroad
case was up for argument by counsel.
Mr.. Andrews, OF New York, occupied
the attention Of Judge Trigg during the
day. On to morrow Judge Hoadlsy, Of
Cincinnati, and Judge Campbell, of New
Orleans, will address the court. The
hearing of the case will not probably
close before Saturday next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
SUMMED re
Springs.

THIS WELL-KNOWN SUMNER RE:ORT.
/ located in Cheatbam county. Tenn, halt
q mile from Kingston Springs Depot, on the
Nashville Fnd Northwestern railroad, will be
open for the reception of visitors On the LIST Of
June. 1871; Hotel and houses reittod and
during the season. Harpeth river and Turn
bull creek, In the immediate vicinity, afford
splendid facilities for fishing, boating and
bathing. Memphis visitors take the Louis
willie trains via Mckenzie, morBing and even
ing Round trip tickets at Mr.. James Speeds
ticket office. Board per month, go per
week, 81; per day, l.50
7h-lnl II. TRULY. Pronrietor.
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HeesnOver Oase on Trial.

The trial of Thomas and Robert Rees.
mover, for the murder of Ellis, near Ger.
mantown, commenced at the Criminal
Court to-day. The counsel for the de.
Tense are Messrs. Isham G. Harris, Geo.
CAN'T, Julius A. Taylor and VIM. II.
Carroll. The State is represented by
Attorney General Wright and General
Horrigan, The examination of the
State witnesses is progressing.
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ParRnnAl.

Captain W, B Kendrick, Of Atlanta,
Georgia, Reporter of the Grand Lodge
of the Knights Of Honor, is in the city,
and will remain a day or two, visiting
Unity Lodge tonight, and Chelsea Lodge
tomorrow night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

The finest imported cigar in the United
States is the brand of HENRY CLAY
Reina Victoria, Use each; Coucha Re-
gala, 3 for SOC; COnchas, 2 for 25c. Call
for them at Sol Coleman's, 1926 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Choice Beef Tongues,
Dried Beef,
Roe Herrlngsl
At Q. R. Ryan a. Co.'s,
ut 347 Main street.

In the LEDGER job Office can be foun
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job # printing. 1881
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IL Ha. Rsen Pound QUE.

The very finest summer hats can be
found at Leidy & Co.'S, on Main street,
opposite Court Square. The mar who
does not wear a hat purchased Of Leidy
& Co. will come to no good end.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
KEEP COOL.

Buy one of COhen's ventil-
atiDg straw hats and save n
DOCTORS bill. Come at once as
delay is dangerous. Cohen,
the Halter, 40 Main. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

The Lula aud barge will leave the foot
Of Market street Thursday evening, 2lst
inst, at 8 o'clock, on a grand moonlight
excursion. 81
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A GOOD
ga Charming Fellow
by Trollope; l5c a copy
Ar M~ANSFORD'S. IS

Peaches! Peachts! Peaches
Apricots, plumS and apples, fresh veg
etables of every description, choice but
ter, fresh eggs, new honey etc at the
MAIN STREET MARKET, 344 Main st. 96t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

New Ice Cream Garden,
BertOn's, 4SO Shelby Street,
Two doors south Of BeaI.)
Ice cream and other Refreshments,
106
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sheriT,s sale of Groceries.

Sheriff s sale Of groceries aod pro
visions at 3lS Union street, commencing
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
c. l. ANDERSON, Sheriff.
By GEO. WILLIAMS, d. s..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

Dyspepsia Destroys the Teeth.
Unless its effects are counteracted by
that pure vegetable tonic aOd antiseptic
S0ZOD0NT. No bodily disease can
impair them If this autidote to all cor
rosive elements that act upon the enamel
is regularly applied. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

James Reilly, Clerk, etc. /:

James Reilly, Clerk, etc.:
We think that the books can be cor.
rected now, 10 accordance with the &C.
lion Of the board while in existence, you
having evidence that the corrections
we're ordered by the board; that is, that
the mechanical duty may now be per.
formed, but no judicial action can be
nov mad by the board Or the assessors
Individually. Their duties in that re.
spect are functus. Respectfully,
julius A. TAYLOR, County Atty,
l.. E. WRIGHT, Atty General, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

RooFING, guttering and general job
work, 234 Main street,
cit F. j. T%URNBULL.
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LOST.
OR sToLER.

NEWFOUNDLAND DOG, barely grewn,
~ about 10 months old; white spots on face,
breast and feet. A liberal reward will be paid
for his return TO 227 Beal street, near cerner
of Wellington. 92t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Altering assessments.

OFFICE CLERK OF COUNTY AED)
PROBATE Courts.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 10, 1877.
Julius A. Taylor, ESQ.,, County Attorney;
SIR-Some OF the assessors of 1871
want permission to make alterations and
changes in their books, which are now in
my possession. They insist that they
have a right to carry out instructions OF
the board of equalization.
Please intern ne what my duty is in
the premises | would like to have Gen.
Wright act with you 10 giving me written
instructions.
Respectfully yours, etc,
JAMES REILLY, Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

RooFING, guttering and general job
work, 234 Main street.
GIT +. j. TUREBULL.
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LUMBER.

For fear parties who contemplate
building may think lumber will advance
in price, we wish to state hat we are
fully prepared to supply the demand,
and can furnish promptly at the reduced
price Of $15 per 1000 feet for either
Cypress, Poplar or Yellow Pine.
WILLIAMS & CO.,
Lumber Dealers aud Manufacturers.
100
Buy McOarthy's Star shirts,
at 2S5 and 1854 Main ct. 5Ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

THIS is THE CHEAPEST AND MOST
4 delightful purgative BEFORE the public. Is
sparkling as n glass Of soda water. Far supe'
r,or 10 s.ckening pills. IL Is held In high re-
pute by physicians aud tgeops tor me
speedy curs Of constipation, biliouSness,
torpid liver, dyspf psis. loss Of appetite,
heartburn, collie, sour stomach, ilatulency,
sick headache, kidney affections, etc.
For these who lead o sedentnry or closely
confined life, and become OF a cOnsiipated
habit, IL acts like q charm. IL is specially
prepared for the masses; is put up In large
bottles and gold by AL druggists at SOC. No
family, no mother, no one travelling, no close
student, no sewing-girl should fail to use it.
Sold by all Wholesale and retail druggists.
j.. p. DR0MG00LE * CO.. Prop'rs.
6~7-xxv-7 louisville, kentueky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
Play billiards at Con verses

Cream soda Sc, at Wright's,
265 Main st. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

Ladies' Ice Cream ParlOr,
Ice Cream and Sherbet,
Cold, fresh and pure.
AIT Bartee's, S2S Main st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

Strangers, go to COnVerse's
billiard parlOrs, 81 8. Court st.
Inf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20
PARK
GRAND OPENING CONCERT
-ON-
Wednesday Night, June 20, 1877
BY
PROF. ARRoLD'S FULL BAND OF
TWENTY PIECES.
New Selections and New Instruments
Park Open 10 Visitors az 2 O'Clock,
concert 90 Begin at 8.
Best Music Ever Given in Memphis.
New Selections and New Instruments
Park Open 10 Visitors az 2 O'Clock,
concert 80 Begin ut 8.
Best Music Ever Given in Memphis.

PROGRAMME;
PARTI.
1 Quiokstep.. HeinicBe
= rest VeItuIe........ .......s"'.sfy a NelblB
4 Selection from Bellini's Opera. Beatrice.
PART II.
S Coronation March. ............. From II Profet
8 Liederkranz Potpouri ..........From Neibig
Polka. Cornet SolO-.....,Ffom Ed Kiesler
5 Serio Comic Jamboree.--."....By Ed Dyer
PART III.
9 Oyerture-Peter Schmoll. &c W Won Weber
u Nocturne Plug
II Potpouri--freischuetZ &c W von Weber
IL Good Night 0alop.-..... .."".By Heinicke
Tickets of admission to the Park and Con-
cert, 2c. Can be had at / y. Peters Hat
Store under the Peabody, and at Leubrie's
Cigar Store: also. at the Park. $685.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-20

Smoke the Gold Dust Cigars,
for 25c,
At Sol Perltz's, $50 Main st.
76t
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FoR Am.


DEACH BOXES By the million, of all sizes
i at low prices, BY WILLIAMS & CO..
Lumber Dealers. t 9-liS
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BoARpIao.

eI WEST 18th street, New YORK. Rooms
vi with board, ia a family Of refinement;
generous table with every luxury of the sea-
son. Terms. $3.50 per d0y. Accessible by
cars with every part OF the city, and near all
places Of Amusement ~ l04
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PERSONAL.

JACOB W. NUMA, formerly of Drumho,
y Ontario: If this comes under your notice
please write hOme at once Or any person or
persons who may know Jacob " Muma or
his whereabouts that viii write me to Drumbo
postofice. Ontario, will confer q great favor
S0-iO5 HENRY MUMA.
DERSONAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
j OF the Peace. Notary Public and Commits
si0nor Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. 0dice 2S4 Front st.
tl9-t
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VERY LOW, ore 10.hoTse 20 er engine,
boiler and fixtures Apply at CBBBi Ms
&GUNN'S Union Iron Works, Adams street.
95-l20
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For SALE-OLD TYPE BETTER THAN
J. Rabbit metal fer light fast running ma,
chinory. NJ this Office. 8-t %.
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FOR sALg on EXcHaMoE.

DOR sALE-NEw F0RH OF TRuSTEE's
7 DEEDS, just out; lnt sAlePt Ledgerpdleo.
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A MEXICAN soft Capsule Co.'S Ne AL c
"A B9xeG G .pds now ready. Address Victor
L. Mauger, a ew York. G-lS7
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the ROMANCE OF A LODGIxG.
CHAPTER |.

.Wb.rs,o ma,am 2n ;,ou;red cah
bv so be one,ed tho door Of b;s va.
b;cle 10 a laay and her SON who had
ms, srr;vea hy tho even;oo raj, a.,
Vic,or;. S,s,;on
81 want ansr,man,s somewbsra i,
tho ne;ebborhood "a Cbalsea. dr;vs
On pn,;I 20, 6,d thor, ,bav oro n-,.
curahle / snnnoss p, Tho ladr ,snl;ed a
90 She ,oot her 600,
al do hone we NAV find lo5 g;np y
she remarked 20 her comnan;on sf
ter thew had been driving What an.
neared to her a verv lone time The
lad made mo replv heinS of a nhleg.
matte ,emnerament that 6nds sneech
an exertion upless distinctlv neeessa.
nv
The la,eness of the hour together
with the influx of visitors owing TO
the London season beinp than in full
swing, made the search q difficult one;
they were about to give up its con.
tinu snee and 90 to q hotel when the
cabman good-naturedlv proposed
making one more at,emnt. and drove
down q fresh street. Stcpping at a
bakers sbop on the way be invited
the assistance of those serving. as il
was growing too dark to discern the
cards Of advertisement.
They directed him to private
house in a street adjoining. bu, add
ed: "Tbe chances are tbey are let;
still Won might iust as veil ,ry. as
Mrs Gri6iIbs mas a yearly lodger
who allows her to sublet sometimes |:
nerbsns he ia awny now
"Sball NO cbanc. il ma,am ~ in.
ou;red The cahman
"Do. am 40 weary She NAV
he able 10 Owe ns a corner for the
n;ob, a, Least y
When thew reached the hause
Nrs Gr;fi,hs LATE coot in a noble.
m.n,s fam;Iv wha bsd m.rr;ea the
sa,m. ~ ay,..oa ~, !, - snswar
- ,ha - s..ad h.s;,.,;n.lv :.
..rar hoT Iann ~
awa shon,d ,.I. ham s,r. week
- .anrs. - ss;d ,hs I.Jv
..S .a,,.., -, ,.n.r sh. 70.
,,;sa .s,sr . h,;ss e.icnIs,;or. ..bn,
! csn sccao,mods,s vou sar ! coonIs
Of daxs ;fvou nlsass. that will Owe
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BY Lrcy LAncoa.

Thou haslenest down between the hills TO meet
me at the road.
The secret scarcely lispng Of thy beautiful
abode
Among the pines and mosses Of yonaer shadow
height
Where thon dost sparkle into song, and I'LL thu
woods with light.
The travellers crossing the rude bridge. dea,
Brook, would never guess,
From thy staid movement through the d Ids, tn,
mountain lovelIness
Thou wandrest among weeds and grain In com.
monplaee disguise,
Most happy to evadc the glance Of undisecrning
eyes
But have heard thee whispering, "Call me by
name, Friend Brook,
For that am to thee; come up 20 my rcmotcs
nook,
And viii give thee freedom Of the hospitabis
hills,
And pour my freshness through thy life froH
clouds and springs and rills.''
happy soul thy song is sweet upon the noun
tain-side:
The trees bend over thee in league 10 stay thy
downward tide;
The wIld arbuius, flashed with haste, trails close
to make appeal
Fpr brief delay and after her the et.eyed violet,
steal.
But not the white wake-re -rebin nor the wood star.
on thy brink.
Nor any summer flower whose r.sots from thee re
lreshment drink,
Can need thee with my need. Friend Brook and
never any bird
Can trl such gratitude to thee as my heart chant,
unheard.
No; not the wood-thrush singing in the pine-trees
twilight shade,
As If one-half HIS melody the boughs' low inurmul
made
A love song eloquent with breaks OF specifies
tenderness,
music heard through thy son rush, too sweet to
tell or guess.
thought,
Soothing the silent pain wherewith a stranger
meddieth not,
Healing sick faaeies from thy clear iiies overflow
ing cup,
And winning tagging foot and heart forever
up and up.
OF thy pure springs afar, the mystery Of thy
Out Of the mountain eaverns hid by tangled brier
and fern
A friend is most friend Of whom the best remains
tolearn.
Newborn each moment, flashing light through
worn accustomed ways,
With gentle hindrance, gay surprise, sweet har-
ryings and delays
Spirit that issues forth from wells of life unguess
ed, unseen,
A revelation thou Of all .hy hoiies, friendships
mean.
1 will not name the hills that meet to hold thee
hand in hand,
The SUBMITS leaning toward the voice, the noun
tain lone and grand,
That looks across to welcome thee into the olen
light.
Be hidden. o my Brook. from all save loves an
nointed sight
Yet am glad that every year, and all the sum-
mer long,
Some wayfarers will seek thy side, and listen to
thy song,
And ieel their hearts bound on with thine the
rocks Of care
With such as these. through shade and shine, thy
friendship will share.
And out OF their abouf ding JOY new loveiness and
grace
Shall grow into the memory OF thy green abiding
place.
Thou veiles, thyself In touched niists through
which may not look,
Yet blends my being with thy flow, in stir and
rest. Friend Brook
-Harlser's for august,
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For downright cool-besdedness, !
believe that the people Of Desdwood
beat the world They are never non
plussed ; are quick 1t retors, aud e'er
ready for any emergency that can
arise. This was well illustrated the
other day, when the owners Of GER
tain town lot proceeded 10 forcibly re-
move from the premises photograph
er's tent that the owner would nos
take down, as required BY The eon-
tract in the case or course . large
crowd assembled. and BY their pres-
ence gave encouragement TO the men
engaged in demelisbisy the gallery
With axe snd knife the nep went TO
uort, and soon reduced the tent 10 .
mass Of rags and splinters, bos not BE-
fore the artist had adjusted his cam
era upon favorable piece Of ground.
and serared lasting view Of the
whole proceeding The picture is TO
be used ss evidence in suit for dam
ages.
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JOHNSTOWN SAVINGS BANK,
100 CLINTON STREET,


Chartered September IL. 1870. Deposits receiy-
ec OF all sums not less than dollar. Interest is
due in the months OF June and December, and ifnot
withdrawn il added 10 the deposit. thus compoun-
ding twice a year without troubling the deposit
tor to call or even to present the deposit book.
Money loaned on real estate. Preference, with
liberal rates and long time given to borrowers Of
fering hrst mortgages on farms worth four or more
times the amount oil loan desired. Good refer
eHce. perfect titles &c, required.
This corporation Is exclusively a Savings Bank
No commercial deposits received, nor discounts
made. No loans on personal security.
Blank applications for borrowers, copies Of the
rules, bylaws and special law relating TO the
bank sent to any address requested.
TRusTEEs.-James Cooper, David Dibcrt, G.
b. Ellis, A. ]. Hawes, +. ". Hay, John LowInan.
l. II. Lapsly, Daniel Mclaughlin, u. ]. Morrel,
Lewis Pitt, II. A Boggs, Conrad Suppes, Gee.
T. Swank. James McAliilen, James Mo riley and
W. w. Walters.
Daniel J. Morrell, President; Frank Dibert,
Treasurer; Cyrus Elder, Solicitor. nova
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dsysY ~ mas 4prl iaew
mo, ma'am. Mr.. Meredith
the eeatleman-tskes them by the
year on tho condition that they are
alusys to be ready for him when be
writes; and only this sfternoon be
ssns me . lstteF 70 ssy be wosld bs
hero on Wsdassdsy." -
eMr Meredith, did you say, was
his name ! An artist. suppose! il
| may judge By the pictares and the
easel ?n 8ss la
s.Dear; no, ma'am ~ exclaimed thf
landlsdy, self q discreditsble imputa'
ton had besn cast upoa the charac.
Ter of her lodger by the question
He's got no call TO earn bis living
not he! He's got q place in the
country, which be has let for don,
know how many years, and be keeps
himself free to come and go as be
likes. Such q 6ne Doble-looking
gentleman % he isl He took these
rooms of me some eight years back
when isst married and set up house
keeping, because be said be liked The
quiet Of the place; snd be keeps them
by the year; but be lets me take ia
lodgers when be is away 90 long as
| don's bring children into the rooms.
He has been here for q whole year at
o spell and then again be is off, and
may be we won't see him for months
at time. He is q most excellent
l)iger 81 ever was, and his mar, q
nice. civil, handy fellow, with none Of
them airs and gfsoes as these minxea
Of girls give themselves; but then,
like master like man, say ], and pve
always found il 3d."
."And your first floors, ycu tell me
you would be glad TO iele::. were you
sure of another tenant ?"
"Yes, ma'amn
Every well, then; as / have no maid
likely to disturb you, l will take them
for q month certain, if / can have
them on Wednesday morning; and ]
will further pay you the weeks rent
you viii have to forfeit by giving
the present dodgers notice to quit
summarily but remember, l only
take them on this one condition Ii
is now Monday night, and ! must
move in on Wednesday morning
''I'll manage it for you ms'am,
even if | get summons for it,"
"You shall be no loser 10 any case;
l viii pay all expenses and she
drew out her purse to deposit q
weeks rent in advance
Never mind it, ma'am; you looh
lady as one may trust, and I'LL see
that you are 10 the rooms on Wednes
day morning. can easily put the
blame on Mr.. Meredith, if they be.
come very unpleasant, by saying be
takes the rooms by the year; they are
not to know whether be may no!
want the first floors thls timen
Mutually satisfied with the bar
cain, landlady and lodger parted for
the night On the face of the latter
could be discerned compression oi
the lips, which bespoke sudden re
solve she was bent upon carrying
out, even though it failed in the end
to prove successful