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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

JUpGE c. w. HEIskELL makes an
appeal in behalf of the tho children
of tue late horo Of Grenada, Butler
7. Anderson. Ho suggests public
meeting to SEQ what can be done, and
concludes as follows II am Informed
they can got fifty yOar's lease, ou .
lot in Oxford Miss, rept frce, and
their education secured FREQ Of charge,
All that is necessary Is a sum suH
cient to build Cor them home, raise
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
Bank Statement.

NEw YoRE, April 5.-Loans dc.
crease, i,62l,9OO; specie decrease,
S8l 800; legal tenders decrease, S2,
453,lOO; deposits decrease, 1893, 900;
circulation increase, Sl23,5O0; reserve
decrease, Sl,07S,925; banks now hold
sl,9OO,37j in excess of legal require
monta
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
River TeIegrn,ns.

CAIRO, April 5,-Arrived john
L. Rhodes, Pittsburg, 8 pm; John
Means, New Orleans, 9. Departed
Mollie Moore, st. Louis, Q pm; John
l.. Rhodes, st. Louis, 10; Means, Ohio
river, Sam. Clear and cool.
PITTsBURG, April 5.-River Z feet
and falling. Cloudy and cold.
WHEELING, April 5.-River II feet
= inches and falling. Showing.
CINCINNATI, April 5-River station.
AIRY. Clear and cool
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

DR.. Carver, the American sharp
shooter, gave an exhibition Of his skill
in London on Tuesday, and the
Sportsman says such consummate
skill was never before displayed in
England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
A CARD.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiseretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, eto l will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy.
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a self addressed envelope to Rev. JosRPH 7.
INNAS, Station d, Bible House, New YorA
CITY: eod-2-xxK-l6w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

Commercial travellers and others
subjected to sudden changes and ex-
posnre, should be provided with DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup, the best and
quickest remedy in the world for the
relief and cure of colds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

The Hon. Stanley Mathews has
very recently stated that thero was not
the least prospect that the President
would appoint him to tho bench Of
tho Supreme Court in the place of
Justice Hunt aud further, that even
wcro the President disposed to do 50
be would pot accept the appointments
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
Texas Shooting Affair.

New ORLEANS, April ga Times
special says In difficulty yesterday
at kaufman, Texas, John Kell shot
dead Charles Smith, nephew of e1-
Congressman Brown, of Kentucky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

NEW ORh, April D, l pm
Cotton closed yesterday irregular and
unsettled now quiet, as follows.
Ordinary, 8 7-l6c; good ordinary,
l05 l6c; low middling, 10 l3- l6c; mid
ding, lllc; good middling, l1sc; mid
ding fair, 124c; fair, l3lc Futures
closed last evening steady at from !
to 6 points above the aay before {;
opened this morning at an advance oil
) to 8 points; now firm at s to II
points over the close last evening, as
follows Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
The Yellow Fever Ship Ordered
into Quarantine.

PORTSMOUTH, N, H., April 5.-The
United States steamer Plymouth, with
yellow fever on board, is ordered into
quarantine here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
MEETINGS.
a CALL.

4 Ii citizens who have paid their privilege
a taxes promptly in January last are in
viled to meet in Cochran Hall tomorrow
SUNDAY afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp, for
the purpose Of discussing tho repayment of
privilege taxes. and for final organization,
By order Of the chairman.
THE COMMITTEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
liabilities oi'n WooIcn (Jompouv.

BosroN, April 5-Tbe creditors Of
the Plunkott Woolen Company, at
Hiosdale, are considering its coudi
tlon. Liabilities, 100000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
Cincinnati PrOduce DTari1et.

CINCINNATI, April 5,-Flour firm,
SL60@5.50. Wheat firm at $l.03@
los. Corn firm 37@3Sc. Oats steady
at 2S@S3c, Rye quiet, Soc. Pork
6rm, held at Sll. Lard 6rmer, 6.35c
bid, Bulk meats firm, 3.55, 4.90@
i,9Sc, Bacon firm, Al, 5S@5sc. Hog
steady aud range at S3.90@410; re-
ceipts, 526 head. Whisky nominal at
81 ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

New ORLEANS, April 5, 1l:3O am.
Cotton firm middling, l0Sc. Re.
ceipts, 263 bales. Sales, 1000 bales.
Stock, 209,j46 bales. Market closed
steady yesterday, with sales of 5lOO
bales.
GALVESTON, April J. Cotton
firm; middling, lose. Receipts, 1918
balcs. Stock, 1882 bales
LIVERPOOL, April 5, 1915 pm
Cotton opened this morning with a
good demand freely met. Upland
middling, GID Orleans, Gid. Esti-
mated sales, 10000 bales; for export.
1000 bales. Receipts, l3,20O bales
American, 500 bales. Futures
opened practically 1-32d cheaper, as
follows Deliveries for April, 8 3-32d;
April aud May, 6 1-16aG SGD /;
May and June, 6 3-32@6ld; June
and July, 6b, 6 5.32@6 3-l6d July
and August, G 3-16@67-32d; August
and September, 6l@6 7-32d; Sep.
tember and October, 6 9-32d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05

N7 q, DAY to Agents csnyasslng Tor the
p Preside Visitor. Terms and 0utAt
Free. Address P %. VIGKERY. Augusta, Ne.
0T1 a month and expenses guaranteed 10
o ! agents. Outfit free. shaw \ Co, Au-
gusta. Maine. is-4Sdkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-05
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL

Mgsr9rs, April 5
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
SELECTED MISCELLANY.
LgApyILLE supports five theatres.

LEADvILLE supports five theatres.
ONO is preparing for poll'er wave.
THE greatest friend OF Truth is Time
-BWier.
WEARING those broad white belts is
very srcingular fashion.
Ir is probable that the troops now
going out have orders to shoot.
A TYRONE pa firm mas just received
orders for 10000 tons OF iron ore,
MORE things are wrought by by pray
er than the world dreams oi.-TmlysOu,
Would you have men speak well of
You? Then never speak well OF your
sell,
Or all thieves tools are the worst;
they rob you OF time and temper
Goethe.
The abuse or misapplication Of truth
is Us blameworthy rs the invention OF
falsehood.
Ir is announced that this will posi-
lively be Miss Nelson's farewell tour
in America.
THE foundrymen at New Albany here
have given their workmen an advance
of ID per cent.
JUPITER is trying to Guido the ladies
this year; he has new belt $4,000
miles long by S,OO0in width.
"YoU love me-" echoed a fair creature
as her pretty head oiled the collar oi
his summer suit. eyes, he said ten
derby, "you are my own and only
"Hush," she interrupted, "don't say
that-be original. That sounds too
much like circus show bill"
Is letter to the Birmingham Post in
referring to recent fatal machinery ac-
cident, Mr.. Bowling, inspector OF the
factories, writes; "Thcrc was a touch
ing incident connected with the recent
accident at Messss. Wilkes, Mapplebeck
d Co. : works which seems to be worthy
OF record. The father OF the boy who
was killed worked in the same factory,
and the only words the poor lad said,
as he was taken away crushed and dy-
ing, We're, Don't let my father see me-
Such was the heroism OF this Birming-
ham factory boy"
A CHURCH bell which has Just left a
Troy foundry tor Persia has certain pc
culiar associations attached to il. The
funds for its purchase were given by
Presbyterian Sunday School in Caliior-
mia, and it is intended as memorial
to Mrs. Lyman Stocking, who died at
Assam, on on the river Tigris, in Persia,
$50 miles from the sight of ancient
Nineveh. After it arrives at an Orien-
tai port it will have journey 10 make
of several hundred miles on the back of
horses. ! will be used for the church at
Assam. Heretofore the bells in use in
Eastern countries have for the most
part been obtained in Russia.
A sALooN-EEEpER went down to the
train last night to overhaul a man who
owed him SIS lie announced his in
tention OF wiping the platform with the
man il he once got hold OF him. lie
found the man, and the two had a talk
about the debt. The creditor told Il pitt
iul story about his hard luck, and said
he had only just enough money to get
to Elko. The saloon-keeper is a kind
hearted German, and after hearing the
story of the fellows misiOrtunes the
tears stood in his eyes, and he remarked:
"Mine Colt, Pill, ish dot so? Veil,
here's two tOllers and a haf for you TO
get grub on de way and thrusting the
money into the mans hand, he pressed
it with warm grip and tremulous
"GOOt-by, Pill and went up town
murmuring, dot poy ish alyaysin hart
lug
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
Baron Rothscnild,s MaIims.

Attend carefully to details OF your
business.
lie prompt in all things.
Consider well, and then decide posi-
lively.
Dare to do right, and fear to do
wrong.
Endure trials patiently.
Fight LIES battles bravely, manfully.
Go not in society OF vicious.
Hold integrity sacred.
Iniure not another's reputation or
business.
Join hands with only the virtuous.
Keep your mind away from evil
thoughts.
Lie not for any consideration.
Make few acquaintance.
Never try 10 appear what you are
not.
Observe good manners.
Pay your debts promptly.
Question not the veracity Of friend.
Respect the counsel OF your pa
rents.
Sacrifice money rather than princi-
pie.
Touch not, taste not, handle not in
toxicating drinks. f.I
Use your leisure time for improve
ment. f 'aflI
Venture not upon the threshold Of
wrong.
Watch carefully over all your pas.
sioDs. 4 i 800 A .sH4 80
'Xtend to every one kindly saluta-
ton.
Yield not TO encouragement uf1.I
zealously labor for the right. 80
x success is certain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
PERSONS AND THINGS.

MOODY and Sankey are reviving Cleve-
land.
THE exodus is now known as the COL
ored boom.
TuRSIPs are ripe for the munchers.
Raw!
REV. Jos. Cooks lectures have been
remunerative TO him.
1T is Wise child that knows its own
father is safe in balloon.
THIS weather is a true assure vein OF
first-class July or August.
IT is believed that Bismarck's last
works will be: "My dog! Where is
my dog?"
DENNIS KEARSEY cannot carry the
State OF California, and therefore he will
leave il.
NJ. RHAssARr is new tenor who has
made successful first appearance in
Brussels.
Mrs. LIyERNoRE has decided to make
engagements to preach as well as lecture
the coming winter.
GEN. GRANT has accepted Omaha's in
vitation 10 receive the freedom OF the
city done up in boom.
WAGNER is still distressed for want OF
money to establish his proposed musical
conservatory at Bayrenth.
The Mormon Church is making an
effort to compromise the suit between
the executors and heirs of Brigham
Young.
ALL that Cetywayo asks of the Eng
lish is that they will at once send
for ten more of his wives to keep him
company.
THE Peoria Transcript trusts that the
women of Massachusetts, will vote
as they taught the young idea how 10
shoot
Mr.. and Mrs. Langtry, instead OF GO
ing into the Divorce Court, are visiting
Mr.. Millias, the painter, in the neigh
borhood OF Dunkeld, Ireland.
The London Truth again denies the
story that Mr.. Langtry is about to bring
an action for divorce against his wife,
the beautiful woman"
COOP reports come from Arizona con-
corning the energy of Governor Fremont
in executing the laws and promoting
the development of the Territory.
The frequency OF Robert Collyer's
farewell performances has induced Ole
Bull to hurry back here to crush out
dangerous rival.-N1r York World.
Mr. ELISHA GRAY, inventor OF the tel
ephone, wears a cross OF knighthood in
the French Legion OF Honor, together
with grand medal from the Exposition
Universale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
RULES OF THE ROAD.
JOHN o'EEILLY.

aNAAN A--+A.''As
What man would be wise, let him drink Of the
river
That bear, on It's water, the rccori Of time
To te,ch him W ercep ill lac kno~s how To
climb. .
Who heeds not experience. rust him not tell
The scope Of one mind can but tribes achieve;
The weakest who draws from the .htnd will eN-
The strength Of mankind Is u,c wisdom they
leave.
For peacc do not hope to be just you must
sun work for the minute aad no, lor me year
when hOnur comes % you. b. nady 70 take u !.
But reach not to seize Il before u {, ueaE
Re silent ami safe silcuec never bctrays you.
Be true u your wOrd, and your work aud your
Put least trust in him who is foremost To praise
Nor judge Of Cay ill ii draw n ,he eud-
stand erect in the vale. nor exult on the noun,
Take Siits with sigh. most men give to he
paid.
"IhadF' S hcartache; u have Is fountain:
IOurc worth what you saved. not the million
you made.
Be true b. yourself OF your plans viii misearry,
Your wife keep sweetheart instead of atet>c
Rule children BY reason, not rod; aud mind
marry
Your girl when you can-and your boy when
you please
steer straight as the wind win allow: but he
reAiy
To yeer just point h. let travellers pas;
Each >ees his own Star-a Stih course Is too
steady
when this one 70 meeting goes, that one
u mass.
span it
GoOd neigb0r and citizen; these for eOdc,
And this truth In sight every man on the
planet
Has just ~ march right aS yourself Ia the road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
Grant and his ForefinRer.

As characteristic anecdotes Of Gen.
Grant will be- all the 20 for the next few
weeks, the Washington Post has, with its
usual enterprise and at gigantic expense,
secured the following incident, which We
can sOlemnly assure our readers has
been heretofore unpublished. During
the terrible artillery duel, which re-
suited i'm the Confederates falling back
after the third days fight at Fredcricks.
burg, the cloth Ohio, under Colonel
Fluke McGilder, were thrice repulsed
while endeavOring 10 capture an impOr-
tant position, and finally retreated. much
distressed BY deCimating tire directed
at them from a corps OF sharpshooters
ambushed in a piece OF woods. Just at
this juncture Grant gallopcd by with his
staff, and taking in the critical condition
ut once, he rode To the front of the fal-
.tering men and pointed with his finger
at the rebel earthworks. Before he could
speak, however, the whistle Of a bullet
was heard, and his finger disappeared.
Without moving a muscle Grant eX-
tended, the second finger OF his right
hand and said quietly, ave must have
that ridge, BOYS; try again. It's need
less TO add that the boys did try again,
and this time carried the position with
rush. As they dashed up the slope
sergeon hurried up and said "Shall |
dress your hand, General ~ ooh, |
guess it isn't necessary" said Grant,
with an indescribable wink. "My finger
isn't gone. Imerely shut it in against
the palm in this'manner. It's an old
trick learned at school, that's all. "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
IL g. AIDIGISSON,S
WHOLESALE cRocERS.
TOBACCOS.

IAN NOw RELIEVING THE FOLLOWING
rn.r,l, oi choice IDDtCCu,. which WI! he
sl.T subject t1 the late reduction 900 the Us.
f4v T.--.T.rI- .gfImaN. Z CO., mahogany
rI.y. I.riI..rl.~ "NIsktt NuE-.t mahogany
mas. IuuIurIS Dtwv NuE-.t mahogany
rl.. IufIIaais double thi,N o. rithgpiuy
navy. Lpsi,.Bri navy Is mahogany navy. Lori
i,r.i. b., J r.ur.I, mahogany NAVY. Luriliauis
dpufTa fH.Ug ~ dark navy, t.ufrTs Long
John mahogany twins t.uzr-.N Do o. pounds
ru4Furtr, PAGES cold Time B piy twist uz
Dauru'r. Pace, odd Neil y irch TWIST, paH
,'r... u4y,,.utt e OIL twist. Park Lane az
twist Urruusu pIy twist, Little Pet lu lu,n
twist fnS Panama cable coil l0s. Maz,unlla cable
coil Iu>. Heather ChiueD cable coil 10, silver
BrIl los Marpo,t N inch bright p0un.i, koyai
t.l II inch BRIGHT pounds Indian tuc cut iu
- ". REILLY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
A Liver pi.ordered for Fineen Year.

For fifteen years | was a great suffer-
er from a disoriered Liver, during
which time ! tried many OF the best
physicians in the country and almost
all the patent nostrums recommended,
all TO no effect, until / used Simmons
Liver Regulator; and from the time l
used ii to this day, which is now several
years, / have been comparatively n
sound man, having suffered very little
since at any time from the effects OF my
old disease. Consequently, / heartily
recommend its use TO the afflicted Of
liver disease.
MAJ. A. F. WooLKY,
Kingston, Ga.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11

The name October comes from the
Latin Ocio, eight with the Saxon ii was
STYLED whherfHith-winter beginning.
The principal saints days OF this month
are those Of II. Dennis, who, according
to the legend, walked two miles with his
head in his hand, after il had been cut
of, and OF 81. CriSpin, the patron OF the
shnrmakiny irnlrrnitY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
Gard.

To all who are suffering from the err
rors and indiscretions OF youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss OF manhood,
&c, will send a recipe that will cure
you PRRK or CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America Send selladdressed en-
velope 30 the Rev. Joseph II. inman,
Station D., New York City. or
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
$500 Reward :

They cure all diseases Of the stomach,
bowels. blood, liver, nerves. kidneys
and unilry organs, and 500 will he
paid for ease they will not cure or help,
or for anything impure or injurious
found in them-Hop Bitters. Test it..
See "Truths" or Proverbs" another
cnlnmn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

DROPosALs POR FURNISHING THE
/ the schools 81 the city wish Clean Coal fOr
the school year 1913 o. Will be- frceiyc.i AZ the
Office 81 the Board ~ EducailOn until Weincs-
lay. October 18th, at3 O'Clock .. T. separate bid.
may be made ior furnishing 1t, The -cl,i,"i
south % the Creek 81, thc school sOrih II thc
Greek o. the school oi tue Island 9Th all thc
schools at the city The right Il reserved ~ -.
j,.,t any or AL bid. Contractor 10 give bOii.
with approved security ior the faithful perform
Guce Of contract -
sp4 ". ,. HI LLIhEN, tlert.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11

1851 Prize amounting 900
Responsible corresponding agents vspted 81
all prominent points. 70 whom q nbcrAl COM
pensation will be paid.
Application for fases 70 clubs should only be
made 70 the Home once IN New Orleans. .f
White, clearly stating fun address, for further
information. or send orders 70
u nfa. 'lf N. A. DAUPHIH.
E p. q. Boz en- New OfieAns. Ia.
or same at No. SO Broadway, New York.
All our Gnnd Extraordinary Duvinu are IN
der The supervision and managemenf of0cDefAls
@. 7, Be.nrsszrd aid =. A.. EAzis- ii.,an, %
Eploewsn - ,Ifft-ar-1 att, I.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
An Income Without Care.

Bv the combination method on operat-
ing in stocks handsome income can be
secured without care. Capital in any
amount, from $4,000 to $4,000. may be
sued with equal prOportionate success.
BY this system MesSrs. Lawrence Y Co.,
Bankers, n. u, pool the orders OF thou
sands OF customers, Of various sums,
into one vast amount and c0OptrdiS
them under the most skillful manage
ment, dividing profits monthly. Each
shareholder thus obtains all the adv an
tages of the largest capital and expert
enced skill, and the percentage OF pro
fits is very great; $50 will pay 500 in 80
DAYS: 500 win return 8, Sef, or e per
cent. on the stock, as the market varies.
A prominent Publisher OF the Rock Is
land oily DdiIV 1rgGs made Sl04.l5 on
an investment of $4,000, in October.
Hundreds Of others are doing even bet
ter. Messrs. Lawrence 4 Co. 3 new cir
cular has 1.-TWO uuerring rules for success
in stock operations" and full informa-
ton, 80 that any one can deal in stocks.
All kinds of bonds and stocks wanted.
New Government bonds supplied. De
posts received. Apply to Lawrence x
Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange Place, n. y.
City.
Do not find fault with the hilarious
ielines in their midnight orgies because
they scratch and bite each other; they
are only testing the truth OF the saying,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
JUST DISCOVERED!

4 NEW METHOD or TREATING PRIVATE
n diseases 81 every description, inelHding
Samuial Weakness A cure guaranteed II diTec.
tons are followed.
send full parucIlarz with 20 tenv for pre-.
seriptiOn 70 r. STANLEY ARD.
XsteFtaun Mas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11

Don't Lose Your Pickles,
ID ipr and The best spsces foa can gel ali
20" santat O0GKZA,Os
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
Louisiana State Lottery Company

A splendid opportunity 10 win . icl.sne-
Tenth Grand Dislnbution, Cl9<s v, Al sew
Orleans, Tuesday, Ocy1LeT Iiib, lsIS-liSth
Monthly drawing.
Louisiana State Lottery Company.
This institution was regularly mcorporAied By
the Legislature Of the state for EiucatlOnAl aud
Charitable pura-ss Ga lSs. for the Tkkh OF
TWENTY-FIVE IEARs. % which oontnSf The
inyiolAble faith 81 the State l. pledged, with q
Capital Of q 600 go N which II has snoe sided
a reserve ind II s 30 0OO IL Grand single Num-
Der Distribution will take place mOIthly on the
seooud Tuesday. II never sale Or postIOnez.
Look al the following distribution:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
PILES
CONSTIPATION.
SICK HEADACHE!
Original and Only Genuine.

i. IL. collin sAs Co..
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Price. 500 Sold by al Druggists. seps
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
BRIGHT.

But we need not sit down in despair. Our
trust and hope are in Gods mercy and
care. Butthe gods help those who help
themselves, and think great deal may
be done by well-organized and directed
efforts TO avert much of our threatened
distress. After all, the immediate ques-
ton is-"IIow are We TO be fed during
the coming winter" answer, by over
coming prejudices and learning to eat.
1t may seem a foolish answer, but | be-
lieve it is the true one. Food is both
abundant and cheap, and might be still
more abundant and cheaper. But prob
ably there is not more stupid people
on the face Of the earth with respect to
food than the inhabitants OF these Brit
ish Isles. Wea are surrounded by water,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-05
A kraXe NNOman.S RuSe.

Mrs. lsadore Middleton, one of the
leaders of Mobile fashion, on a recent
evening went to her boudor and, while
arranging her jewelry, was somewhat
startled to discover a man crouched un-
der a table in the apartment. From GER
tain circumstances she knew that the
lurkcr was robber
Mrs Middleton, however, very coolly
rang for her maid, and, sitting at
the broad-topped ornamental table under
which was the man, wrote note, and
handing it to her servant said: "Takc this
note to Mr.. Forfair, the jeweler, and he
will give you my jewelry which he has
Just repaired
What the note really contained was
information to the effect that Mrs. Mid
dlcton's husband was absent and that she
was all alone with burglar. During the
absence of her maid the lady read
hummcd and acted very coolly generally
Presently came n ring at the bell and
Mr. Forfair entered with three police
men.
The concealed burglar was captured
and proved to be as'egro criminal named
Chapman, but mostly known rs Two
Fingered JEFF" who was in great request
about, that time for several robbcrie'
committed in, the neighborhood shor
time before, and he is now serving ;
twenty years sentence in the Alabam;
| State prison,