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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-09
VIE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
CrNieW with George ~. boxer
Mlnlatcr 10 Rnaaln.

i. George H. Boxer, United States
NSSHster to the court of Russia, kindly
accorded a n interview to a representa-
tive Of the Philadelphia Press, the sub,
iect discussed being the present state OF
Europe. The long residence OF Mr..
Boxer abroad, his intimate familiarity
with the leading statesmen Ell the OLD
world, his acquaintance with the causes
which result in the diplomatic moves ON
the European chess board and his recent
nresence in the theater 50 soon to he the
scene Of the most TOrtentous events, All
combine to render his views deeply IN
teresting at the present time. mat
Europe is on the verge OF a struggle, lne
most terrific in history, Is, III brlel, the
conclusion to which one is forced after
hearing a critical surveyor the situation,
I'm reponse to the writer's request ior
opinion as to the probable duration
e war as it at present exists, Mr.
aid: al do not think ii Will last
STA will carry everything be.
siding Turkey does not lind
have the opinion OF
aicer in the Turkish
He SAYS that the
mo condition to re-
army directed in
i%entitic principles
bat if unassistcd
AZ willhnd the
pople within
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-09
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Spoon Holder, INNHious' WatCrH
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High Fruit Dishes 4 GOOD l'
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

Nearly all tho time Of Congress and most OF
the space of newspapers are taken up with the
examination of witnesses concerning the frauds
that were perpctrated in connection with the
late Presidential election, and the inellglbiIlty
of electors, but why so We cannot exactly un'
derStaud, as none Of the evidence educed, anc
upon which the election of Mr.. Tilden could
be established before any tribunal Of justice ex'
cept one that on every test question votes &C
cordiug to its party predictions, can be, by
the partisan rulings of that tribunal used by
the democrats Id the presentation OF their case
before the electoral commission. Such examl-
nations may be in accordance with the behcsts
OF the sagcst wisdom, but they don't look that
way to US, Tor if the facts educed by them can
not be brought before the commission, or, II
allowed to be presented, as 10 the eligibility
cases. are not even voted on, why make them,
except to lay the facts before the country
which is already Disguised and nauseated with
a surleit Of such disgraceiul revelations, and
longs for different diet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
News of the Day.

The steamer Bavaria, from New Orleans 10
Liverpool, with 1926 bales Of coltoa and 900
barrels Of rosiu, was burned at sea on the night
of February G. The ship was on fire fore and
aft, and the crew and passengers We're all saved
10 the ships boats They lost everything but
what they stood in, and were picked UP BY the
bark Dorothy Thompson 10 northeast gale
nineteen hours after, and landed at Beaufort,
S. G. The vessel and cargo we're valued at
$500 600. The bark kathlcea at Savannah,
Ca, from Barcelona, reports having seen the
steamer on fire but was unable to reudcr assist.
ance Owing to a gale and heavy sea. The Ba-
varia had 90 board 269,0OO Mexican dollars.
Judge Logwood, of the Criminal Court, at
Memphis, Tenn, fined ex Mayor John League,
Of that city, fifty dollars and sentenced him to
iail until be will answer TOR refusing to testify
against his SOD, Robert, charged with forging
his fathers name to an order for small amount
on Barchus e. May. Mr.. League refused on
the ground that his testimony would disgrace
his SOD.
Among the passengers on board the steamer
Colon, who arrived at New York Saturday
from Panama, are ex.President Lerdo, Of Mex
leo. Gen. Escobedo, Manuel Romero, Rubio
and others of Mexican fame. The party escaped
by a small boat to Acapulco. Mexico, where
they got 90 the steamer Salvador, ca which
they went to Panama. Another Mexican
President, lglesias, is 10 San Francisco.
A pastoral letter from Bishop O'flara cx-
communicating THE Ancient Order CT Iii.
bernans," (Molly Maeuires,) and directing the
clergy to deny the members of that order the
sacraments, was read 10 all the Catholic churches
CT Scranton, Pa, diocese yesterday. The dc.
nuuciaiion was unexpected, and has produced
sensation among the members OF the order.
Spotted Tail, chief the Sioux, with body
guard of two hundred chosen warriors, started
yesterday ou the mission to obtain an interview
with the chiefs OF the hostiles now reported 10
be massed pear the forks Of Tongue river, and
counsel then, to accept the terms offered by the
government, viz: to surrender their arms aud
ponies.
During quarrel Saturday between Charles
and George Siefcrt, brothers, in marlborough,
near Pittsburg, Pa, George drew revolver
and shot and killed Charles lie claims 10 have
acted 10 self defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
FOREIGN News.

All the formal points of the Turkish basis Of
peace arc stated to havo been agreed upon ut
Belgrade between the Servian and Turkish
representatives.
Advices from kicf say that Russia has Or
dered all the railway companies to procure
ambulance carriages. and 10 prepare 10 trans
port 10000 men TO kisheDelf, in Bessarabla
An arrangement has been made between the
Government Of Spain and the Basque proviu-
ces which will settle the difficulties that have
been lately agtatiDg them. Instead Of obtain
ing soldiers by couScriptlon, each province is to
maintain battalion OF volunteers, which is to
be placed under the order Of the Government
in case OF war.
In consequence Of the marked progress Of
the paci6cation Of the Cinco villas, the late
stronghold Of the Cuban nsurrectioD. the
Spanish authorities have released and returned
to their homes all the political prisoners con-
fined on the Isle of Pines and other penal set.
Elements Tor participation iu the iusurrection
10 that territory.
General Miguel Blanca has arrived at Mala,
moras, and under appointment of DiaZ taken
command Of the Texas frontier.
Reports from Vera Cruz say that Mexico
is united in the support Of Diaz and that
the country is quiet.
Late accounts from Panama report every
thing quiet along both coasts They also bring
news that the home and foreign relations of
"all the republics from the Isthmus to Cape
Horn arc for once almost satisfactory"
During the past week business in the Nine
ing Lance markets is reported to have been
without activity. Sugars of nearly all grades
showed an Improvement. In Glasgow prices
were off sixpence on yellows, and nincpence to
a shilling on mediums; finer qualities uu.
changed. The markets for coffee, rice, teas and
spices presented no change.
Sir William Ferguson, president of the
Royal College of Surgeons and sergeantsur-
geon to Queen Victoria, died in London yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

A letter from Albany says :-'Cbicf Justice
Church regards the whole scheme Of Com.
mission to decide the Presidency as unconsti.
tutionaI, and to use his own words. the great
est farce Of modern times Ex-Governor
Seymour has expressed the opinion that the
democrats in Congress made great mistake
10 urging the Electoral Commission. His rea-
sons Tor this opinion are cot like Judge
Church's, based on constitutional gouuds. And
yet, il the plan had not been adopted, the
Northern democrats would have made no forc!-
bic resistance to the counting in Of Hayes by
the President of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL -
TATE


Pursuant 10 decree Of tho Circuit Coat to.
the county of Fairfax in the suit II A!cyHn""'
s. Grigsby against Walter 5. Whsey, adinlhi'.
traitor of L. VI. Whsley, dec d., ct al, rciidrsoh
at its November term, 1873, the undersigned
commissioners, will sol! by public auction H.. ~
Fairfax Court House, on the TW = IL FL ii
DAY OF MARCH, 1871, Court day, the i1IIe"'
ing described real estate:
A TRACT OF LAND, containing IL acre.
located on the south side Of the Warronton l"I,.'
pike, on tho road Loading from C"nlreTH.o l.
Fairfax Court House, with SMALL az az
DWELLING HOUSE, row occupied IS ~.
Thomas Murtaugh. Also LOT OF LAM
located in tho west end of CentrevIile, coEtn.'"S
36 acres, with substantial STONE lOp."
upon IL. Also LOT containing j. HCrei. ,' 49,,
ated in the village OF Centrevilo; has "'''
DWELLING HOUSE upon il, spring % -,
ceilent water in the middle OF tic lot, l"PH!"t'
as one of the most valuable in the village" !"'
occupied by w. $. Whaley. o.,
Terms OF Ssle-SO much cash IN haEd VIZ
pay the costs and expenses OF sale ana ."
amount duo and unpaid on said lots; tno l 1n
ancc in ono ard two year, with nterct- u'n
tho day of sale the title to be retained ana M
land liable to resale upon default IN either .
the deferred payments. ,la
Sale to take place between l. .ni :" cioS"
Ii. W. THOMAS. %1ryiv.ly
THOMAS MOOEE, (%1oa,r-
THOS. r. LOVE, }
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

Flour is quiet snd unchanged. Whes. /: -
tive and frmcr, with en- advance Oh choice :;
sales to-day Of C52 bushels u! H. LOO Gal -"
Corn dull and dropping with recaipts increa-.
ing; sales of 5000 bushels at - and 50 tor nike,
and 81 for white Ryo quiet at -. No o.: To-
ported. Dressed Turkeys have advanced AZ
dressed Hogs declined. Other articles cban@oi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

The usual Mardi Gras celebration, in New
Orleans will take place tomorrow, but the u.
S. soldiers there will not be allowed 10 partci
pate by their officers, because Menus will
travesty some Of the Infamous acts Of the Tadi-
cal leaders,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

Mr.. Disrael was formally Installed AS the
Earl Of Bcaconsfeld 10 the British House Of
Lords, last Saturday, with the usual imposing
ceremonies and OF all the peers OF the realm
none is more worthy of the honor attached to
the position than the gifted author Of Lothian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

There is but little announcement 10 regard
to the famine in India. There has been no
rain and 20 improvement in the condition Of
the crops. There are many cases of cholera,
and the health of the people generally in the
distressed districts is bad. A quantity of gun
powder had exploded at "Adhemabed. killing
fifty people and wounding thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

DIED.

In Baltimore, on Sunday. tns III Q. tc3 =,
at 3. As o'clock y. m, LIZZIE KU9i, "go1 -
years, wife of Dr.. }. B. Hodgliln. Her rem"'A-
will be taken 10 Virginia fer inter:ncn:
On the 18th instant, Of scarlet foyer. 'ip:i :
LUDLOW. infant son of Mehlon il. &nd W:
lie 81. Jsnney, aged is months and - day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
btrU6aI EnPffpr

ST. LOUIS, Feb. II, 1S77.-A brutal murder
was committed yesterday evening near indie
tendance, Mo, the victim being Deputy Mar
shsl II. Il. Hughes. Hughes had q warrant for
tnc arrest of two men named Green and Miller,
on the charge Of shooting at some parties in
West Kansas City. The wou!dbe murderers
fed from that place and went to Blue Bottom.
where they were engaged in cutting cord wood
when their retreat was discovered.
Hughes proceeded to the dugoutin which they
wore living, accompanied by Messrs. Fisher and
Gilchrist He went into their hut Iead the
warrant and demanded surrender Green,
with u horrid ostb, ordered him out, at the
same time covering him with his revolver and
firing, the ball taking effect in Hughes breast
at the time Green fired he kicked a box as q
signal to Miller, who also fired, and his shot
struck Hughes in the shoulder, tracturing tho
bones. Hug hes foil back and fired as he fell,
without effect, however. His last words were,
"Tell my wife," which were repeated. Further
utteranco was stopped by an ett'lsion OF blood
through the mouth, and death ensued.
The county is thoroughly aroused. Marshal
Ligget, with officers anu posse have started
in persuit of the murderers. They were track
ed along tho narrow gauge railroad track across
the Blue Bridge, where the trail WAS lost, and
up tn this time they have not been caught.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
ICE CREAM DC.
7HH KING STREET. 10 -
MILK DEPOT
DAIRY.

Now Milk &c per quart; skinned 4c; Smar
Case l0c per quart.
Ice Cream 35c per quart; Frozen Custard Csc
per quart, or in ice and sent to all parts of tho
city; Ice Cream per gallon $50; Frozen Gus
tard Si.l0.
return my thanks 10 my friends snd gen.
e"ous public for their liberal patronage, hoping
by strict attention TO business to merit contin-
uation of the same.
j. $. FORCE, No. l2j King ST.,
jan 30-3m Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
MARRIED..

At tho Methodist Episcopal Parsonage, he,..
burg, Va, February ,;.h, ISL, hy RnT. II.
Clement, DANIEL w. AYkE5 t. AlAhl a
HOUGH, all Of Loudoun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
By telegraph

NEW YORK, Fob. 12-Stocks active SUI -.
settled and lower. Money 3. Gold 81. Gov
crnments dull, lower and unsettled Flour tulI
and unchanged. Wheat quiet and steady Cora
quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Feb y. l2.--Frginia Is, deferred,
:; Virginia., consolidated, CT; dc. "a series 2.
Cotton irm and quiet; middling j.. Flour
steady and firm Howard street sd Wcsto-n
Super 5a$5 10; do. Extra CAS- -; do. tall.l,
6 15aS7 90; City Mile Super 1154Sj -; DO
Extra CAS- % DC. Bio brand: I G2&!:1T y ; /,
Family So. Wheat inactivei No. > Nes:or.
Winter Fed TAG; No. = Chicago Spring ~:
Penna red l5Gal55; Maryland rel prime l5''.
us; do. amber lG0 DO. VIII Ia ljQalji. Corn
Southern fairly active ana t:mor; Wc>tera
fairly active and steady Southern white iSs55 .
do. yellow 52AJ5t Western mixed spot and la:
half Feb 5G!; Mar 81 April 1c; M.y y.
steamer 81. Oats steady; Southern primo ~.
Western white ,lls43. Rye steady ut ,0s1:
Glover Seed firm, with good demand; good
choice 10 7jaSlG 80. Hay-goJd grades .ra /,
low dull and weak Maryland and Pcnna primo
l5aSl7. Provisions quiet and steady. ioTt.
II 75aSlS. Observation-Disclosures ,;s1t /; clear H.
sides lOt; hams 14s15. Lard-reined Hail
Butter dull and steady; Western good to rrim1'
2Ca23: do. extra iino 2|s:lj Coffee firmly hr!
Rio csrgoes l7!a20l johbing liza ?Hs".
quiet and steady at Il. Whiskey dull At - t.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12.--CatL!" moIcrNte:,
active; sales of lsUO head extra Pennsyive?'.
and Western Steers at 6laGi fair 20 goo! &, :
Z; commonon 4aJ. Sheep in fair demand 81 j.:
AZ. Hogs dull ; sales al ?2alO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

MARINE INTELLIGE ~ = p
Sun rises ........ 6 30 Moon rises. > ~
Sun sets............. IS High wator........ q -
ARRIVED
Stmp Il G. Knight, Now York, 10 + \ hcci
Str w Thompson, Cone river, 10 : i het!.
Brig Ellen Munroe, Windsor, II Wa ;
Smoot
CLEARED.
Str Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, b + a N'a.
Schr Emelne Brassll, Rohokonr hy Mm =
Slnoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

The Egyptians have again been defeated in
Abyssinnia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

The beard Of engineers appointed 10 examine
the foundation Of the Washington Monument,
in Washington, has decided to suggest TO Con-
gross the advisability of tearing down the pres
ent structure and the removal of the stones 10
the circle at the intersection Of Massachusetts
avenue and Fourteenth street, 10 that city,
where they could be used as base for granite
shaft Of imposing height and design.
St. Stephen church, Culpepcr, was literally
packed last Thursday TO witness the marriage
of Miss Belle kuk to Mr.. Green Shackleford,
a young lawyer of DanviIle, Va. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. }. G. Alinnigerode,
rector. The happy couple left on the ll.30
train for Charlottesville.
Rev. John Wiley, aged seventyone, and for
thirty years minister OF Protestant Episcopal
churches in Cecil and Charles couuties, Nd,
died 10 Baltimore yesterday of heart disease.
He is said to have been the oldest ordained
minister Of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

PAINFUL AcoIDENT.-The estimabe pastor
Of the r. Baptist Church, at this place, Elder
John Clark. while returning from the neigh.
borEood of Milldale, (where he had been called
to attend the funeral of Dr. Green,) on Satur.
day last, 10 giving the road 10 passing cart,
turned his horse upon sloping bank upon
which tho snow concealed sheet Of ice. His
horse slipped and fell upon his side, suddenly
catching Mr. CIarks leg under hin, brusiDg
bis foot and ankle very severely. His physician
believes there is no bone fractured, but that
he will be unable Tor month or more to walk
without crutch, hence he will be unable to at.
tend his appointments for February in Eau
quier Prince William and Stafford counties.
Warrea Sentinel!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

PERsoAAL.-T Wsrrenton Index says
"Judgo Keith started with his wife for the
Laud Of FiJwers on Tuesday. The length OF
time he will be away will depend upon the
health Of his lady. Judge Turner in all prob
ability will preside for him during his absence.
He carries with him the best wishes Of the
community for The speedy restoration of Mrs.
kcith's health.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-01-13

MOTTO II. ESTATE OF KING BEATTY, DECEASED
~ Notice is hereby given. that the undersigned Admins
OF inc estate said King Beatty late OF tne county
of La sale and state Illinois, deceased WIN appear before
the County Court of said county the third Monday tOelng
the 10Th dy of February 1871 the County Court House In
ottawa said county, wb' and where AL ters9ns havns
claims demands agans, said estate are noted TO attend
and present the same in writing for adjustment.
D''''' '' ' " GEOkGE BEATTY,
,Iecae,, Administrator
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-01-13
An Accommodating Hotel Clerk.
From the New York SUM-

From the New York SUM-
Scene I.-Frcnchs Hotel. Time midday.
Fat hotel clerk, smiling and busting his dia-
mond stud with feather Enter young man
in hurry He writes on the register, John
Green, Harrisburg, Pa"
Young Mani shall take a room this even
ing Some bundles may be sent here fol- me
this afternoon. If the charges are not more
than S. pay them.
Exit young man in hurry. Clerk slitfiy
bows and continues to brush her diamond stud
with feather.
Scene II.-Time, one hour later-Enter a
small boy with heavy oblong package. He
struggles up to the counter, and says: "A
bundle for Mr.. Green. The charges are $780,
Clerk drops the feather, and permits the
diamond stud to dazzle the small boys eyes
Then he takes the bundle, and pays the small
boy $3.50.
Scene IlI.-Time, the following day.-Fal
clerk scratches his head with the feather and
thinks of Mr.. Green and the small boy, and
the $3.50 Then he opens the oblong bundle
and discovers brick bat in paper box, with
note, saying: "This is the best Russian clay
could find"
Clerk exclaims, "Godelmlghty," and the
proprietor Of the hotel debts him with $3.50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-01-13

NOIICC.-EsTATEo OF JAMES SMITH DECEASED
~ Notice is hereby given that undersigned, ENecu-
trix OF the last viii and testament Of James smith, late 0i
the county Of La Sale and State of Illinois, deceased VIII
appear before the County Court said county on the third
Monday 6eng the nineteenth day. OF February ls at me
County court House ottawa. In said county, when and
whers all persons having claims demands against said
estate are notified 10 attend and present the same N writing
for adjustment.
EVELlNE SMITH,
decGGGy ENecutTiN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-01-13


There is quite number OF very respectable
men in this town who have no ear whatever
for music. In illustration whereof, we sub
nit the following:
Yesterday afternoon one of the most lndu.
entail citizens of Ward No. . approached a
policeman on the Piazza, and began conVers-
ing with him after this style:
"Ain't you the policeman who is on night
duty in my ward?"
The gentleman replied that he was.
"Well," continued the irate taxpayer, what
| want to know is why you let that drunken
wretch howl and shrek and fling tinpans
about half the night, so | can't get u wink OF
slePn?"
"Right opposite where you live, Colonel" '
"les. He begins at o'clock, and he goes
on loud enough to wake even policeman
up"
The policeman smiled grimly and replied
81 did hear the row, Colonel, and | got pail
of handouts and some ropes and dray, but
when | got inside the house | found that il
was only a young lady singing at piano"
And then the two steered for saloon, the
policeman promising he would not say WORD
about The matter. This is a great climate fol
lungs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-01-13
BUDGEi or run.


speaking of shooting ducks" says Dr. r.,
"puls me IN mind Of the great storm mat oc-
cnrrel when I lived on the island. AS you
al. we'll aware. our island was near Cisco
Bay. An awful storm arose, and was SO
fierce that it drove all the ducks In the nay
into a pond covering about an acre, near my
house In tact, so nany ducks crowded INTO
thai pond that l could not see drop of
water"
"Sho," says Smith, didn't ye shoot any of
emf"
"Thats what | was coming at. l went
into the house and got my double barreled
shot gun, and discharged both barrels right
into The midst of them, but to my astonish.
ment they all rose in the mir, leaving not q
solitary duck ON the pond."
"Good gracious! you don't say so,'' says
Smith Didn't you hev any shot in your
gun, or what in thunder was the trouble?"
well was coming to that" said DR.. f.
at astonished me ut first but as soon as the
ducks got few hundred yards in the air and
commenced TO separate little, ducks began
10 drop, and whether you believe it or not, !
picked up twenty nine barrels of ducks-aAd
it was poor season for ducks, too. You see,
the ducks were wedged in so solid on the
pond that when they rose they carried the
dead ones with them, and when they sepa-
rated, down come the twenty-ninc barrels o!
ducks"
son." says Smith, I'm not surprised al
that, at all or at the big lot ofducks yer bag
ged, for it was an awful storm. l remember
it well, doctor. had at that lime corn-barn
full of corn. On one side OF the barn was
open window, aud on the other side was an
knot-hole; and during the storm the wind
blew so fierce that it blew every ear OF corn
right through the knothole and the hole, be-
ing just the size OF a cob only, the result was
that It sheled every ear, leaving me corn IN
the barn and the next morning | found my
corn barn half full of shclled corn, and not a
single cob. had q curiosity to know where
the cobs had gone to. l went to the rear OF
the barn and followed the tracks of those cobs,
and at distance of about five miles a large
first growth pine tree stood in the track, and
darn me if the wind hadn't driv cObs into
that ERE tree from top 10 bottom. Oh, doctor
that was an awful storm"
"Yes," signs the doctor, lawful"