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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1881-09-20
Bennett Couldn't Get Him

Shefif Conner yesterday received 2
letter from Charles d. Bennett, q private
detective of St. Louis, and the gentleman
Who was deputized to visit Shreveport for
the purpose of securing J. Volney RYAN
with requisitiOn.
He states that he arrived one train too
late, for Ryan had been turned over to the
Tennessee authorities when he put in an
appearance. He has been returned to
Jackson, Tenn, aud If convicted Of the
charges said to be hanging over him, can
Be sent to the penitentizry in that state for
fifty years.
Mr.. Bennett also said tina, he arrested
RYAN last spring in Lebanon, Mo-, for
sone OF his swindling operations, but the
noaed criminal compromised the matter
aud Immediately 6ed the country.
Bennett Is out about SIS in his efforts To
secure the 500 reward offered for Ryan's
capture, and Sheriff Common is out consid-
erabIy more than this. but would Be viii
ling to double the sum to again get RYAN
in his clutches.
This is the way they buck" railroads
in Texas: man named Ritter denies
the Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central
road the right Of way through his farm.
As fas, As the workmen attempt TO break
ground on his premises he has them ar
rested. He had fifteen men arrested, and
SIX OF them ware lodged in Jail The
company Immediately put another force
10 work and it was served the same way.
Judge Bledsoe has issued an Injunction
restraining Ritter from obstructing the
building Of the road and another Judge
has issued an injunction restraining the
company from building through his lands.
Both parties ignore the injunctions and
lively war is the consequence.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1881-09-20
DON'T FORGET.
T A YLO r.
COR. OHIO AND MAIN SITS.
THE
B A zoo
SEDALIA, MO.
4 Paper Published for tie Pee-
pie nov Oh Barl.

Including Farmers. Mechanics, Mer
chants, Professional Men. Workers, Think
srs and all manner of honest folks, and
the wives, Sons and daughters Of all such.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-11-09
a Northern Pacific Train stopped by
a Herd of HisOnS.

The Bismarck, ID. r., Tribune, in re-
cent issue, says: The passengers on last
evenings train from the Yellowstone had
an experience exceedingly rare. When
about Two miles from Sentinel Butte, the
dividing line between Montana and Dalo-
n, \ herd of sixteen buffalo were seen
short distance ahead within easy rifle range.
There were several soldiers on board with
army rifles, and numerous small revolvers
werealso pointed towards the excited bisons.
A perfect yoiley OF lead was poured into
the herd, but TO no effect. They bounded
away over the divide, and were soon
lost to sight. The passengers had no sooner
begun the discussion OF what they had
seen in years gone by when q dnger-sig-
nal from the locomotive brought every one
TO the lookout. A herd of twenty or thir-
ty buffalo were making directly for the
train, and fearing the engine would strike
them and be thrown from the track, the
Sir-brakes were set and the train brought
nearly to 4 standstiIl, while the buffalo
crossed the track few feet ahead.
Every gun was again levelled. Such
excitement cannot be described. Bullets
Jew in every direction, some striking the
ground as near "a ten feet from the train,
others raising the dust mile distant. The
train moved on slowly, and the yoley OF
lead continued TO pour from the guns Of
the excited passengers. Finally the smoke
cleared away, and the buffalo could be seen
about half mile away, trotting along as
unconcerned as though they had never seen
railroad train. The disguised passengers
drew in their weapons and spent the rest OF
the day arguing as TO The probable amount of
lead that n buffalo win carry before he viii
weaken. Pictures Of railroad trains pass
ing through herds of buffalo are numerous,
but the actual experience is one OF which
the passengers may feel proud. They were
probably but Struggling bands from the
main herd, which is forty or fifty miles
north Of the track. From Sentinel Butte
east to Pleasant Valley Dickinson at least
800 antelope were seen, which Is but daily
occurrence. Verify, the Northern Pacific
Il the sp0rtsman's paradise.
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Rumor of Negotiations for the Release
of the Suspects.

A special dispatch from London TO the
New York Herald says A rumOr is cur
rent in political circles that negotiations
are afoot for the release Of the suspects on
condition that they will stand alOof and let
the land act have fair trial. Nothing has
been decided as yet; but it il said that
some OF the suspects ere inclined to say,
" Yes; we will keep our hands off for
reasonable time, but we do not bind our
selves TO anything" The rumor is credi-
Bile, as the Government would be glad OF
any excuse to retract the step taken since
Mr.. GlGdstone's Leeds speech.
II is yet too early to give a final opinion
Of the work OF the Land Commissioners;
for, after all, the real test OF the act must be
made on the monster estates in the west
and southwest OF Ireland, where famine
occurs in bad seasons, and where there are
thousands and thousands OF tenants paying
from 81 to e3 yearly, to whom % per
cent. off their rents would be Of lit
tie or no benefit, yet upon whose hold
ings the landlords have spent thousands
on improvements. The number OF appli-
cations TO fix fair rent now before the Land
Court reaches 10000. The commission
which opens in ClaremoTis, the cradle Of
the agitation, on Monday, will have to deal
with that phase of the land question which
is purely Characteristic OF Ireland. The
landlords are apprehensiye, but arc await
ing decision upon some OF the well-man-
aged estates in the west before giving up
the fight.
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r,,cd. Al The rcsidencc OF his broiser-in.sw, pr.
J.sD. CnIIcn. WILDWOOD MAXWELL MA
MN. AGED thirty-seven years.
MS faaersI VIII tskc p,sse r lrem NE on WE'D
XEsDAY. the 9th fnsisnt,a II 1 II. h. snenos" vi
the family arc invited 10 attend
Died. AZ nfsccn minutes past A. NJ, November
q. 1881, MINNIE LEE, infant daughter o. II. y;
and Mary u. Windcr; aged fourteen mVh'"A anu
eight days.
SAD and silent Il the household,
Cold In death our MINNIE Hes'
Che has left an earthly mission
For mansion In the skies.
Cold and silent Is the young heart,
Pale the lips we love 20 KISS
And upon her lovely features
Tingcrs siill the smile we miss
Her funeral win take place from Pine-Strcoi
Baptist church WEDNESDAY the sth instant, ~
3 O'Clock Z. VI. Friends OF the family src inVl.ea
to attend.
Died, ut her residence, No. 1910 east Franklin
daughter Of the late A.. II. and l.. a. Dabneyi aged
Funeral win take place from the residence THIS
"wednesday AFTERNOON AZ o'clock. friends
and acqualmtsnceS Of The family are respectfully
invited to attend without further notice.
Died, November 9Th. at o'clock A. NJ, Mrs.
FANNIE r. wife of III. n. Parish. -
The funeral will take place from No. 10 west
Marshall street, TODAY at half-past O'CLOCK
M
Died, In Manchester, yesterday morning. Mira
IDA MAY wife Of s. Il. II. Hancock. ana dsngh-
tor Of Mrs. G. II. Beyllc Of HALIFAX county. va.
The funeral Will take place from the flrsi Dap.
tst church, Manchester, TODAY "wednesday az
10 A. NJ Friends aud relatives OF the iamily are
invited tn attend.
LouIsyillc Courier journal and Petersburg IN
der appeal requested TO copy.
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PETER SRTJRG.
$3.50.

A QUIET RLKCTION AND A FULL yOTs-A
LARGE AMOUNT sTAKED on THE RESULT.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispaich.I
NOVEMBER s, 1881.
Up 10 3 o'clock the election has pro-
crossed quietly and without disturbance.
Both parties have voted rapidly, and the
indications are that a full vote will be
polled in the city. The Straightouts are
holding firm TO their principles and voting
for their legislative nominees, but their
strength here Is not such az TO materially
affect either of the other side. The negroes
are voting almost sOlidly for the Readiuster
ticket, some few voting openly aud hon
eSfly FOR Daniel.
The RCadjuster nominees for the House
OF Delegates were not finally made known
until this morning, though the ReSdluster
mtss-meeting notified them in advance last
night. They are DIR. David i. May (white)
and Armistsad Green (colOred), and they
are receiving their general party strength
at the polls.
A very large amount Of money is staked
In this city on the result OF the election. IL
is reported that some parties have as much
a. from two to five thousand dollars bet,
while the smaller bets are innumerable.
Strong personal efforts have been made
i'm behalf OF Colonel Cameron, and munich
pal aud sectional pride have doubtless
gained for him many votes more than the
balance OF his ticket will get. Ii is claimed
by his friends that he viii get larger ma
jority in Petersburg than Major Daniel will
get votes in Lynchburg. ROBIN ADAIR.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
E1 THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE -
VISITED sYcLE BRoTryps,
DURING THE CENTENNIAL ''hhs'

! We have made large additions durlso -
week 70 our ALREADY large stock. VIC pa
hs n s.y me none ssse. DeSk o. q
BLACK bATN hAkVEILLEUX,si.Isu,.
BL1CK sATIH DELYON. s1a,s,..
two other large purchases: ~ '4'S5--
PLAIN DRESS 3lfhS, cOlOrs and hi,ct.
yellousiy low prlcca-examlne the qn,nti,iut'r MR.
bLASh =. ara cyL0hS 10 DAhMAssEE aIsIG,
SATIN sTklPED and MORE SILKS, 7se. %.
DRESS sIkKsE29 q n 81 Solors 95c e.,,,
DRESS shTiNs12o ia ali coio o' IS -
~ " hegsyyis ~ IN evening hade. .is;i
Pushes are wanted, and we have tIcr, ~.
are wanted, and we have them Brocsde4 49,. t''ts
ed, and we have them and at prices love, 'ini-
lhey can DC imported today. An dik ,rol '. .,
npsssoi"s J." i-"i0pe we nave not advanced oar
PLCsHEsi Pushes
PLAIN and FANCY PLUsHFs. stso
yard-all the newest dress -h.,los. r'''' Pr
SEALsKIS PLUSHEs from ~ 10 5c t..t
pLHcE oLEsKINPLuslrEs, 81 perv,,,.
ALL SILK NELNETS &C G5c., 75c N yi,'i,
colors and shades, also black. ia. ,,.,,..'lDe
Many Of these goods cost $3.50 L. irr..r '''''e''
r,o AN. AMEh .,,ls DRESS GOODS '''
GOODS In this city from - 10 2Je 49, l,,'t'N
slsting Of MOHAlks' BROCADEs. .ni a 1r pl,
DoLMANs, CLoAKs, ULsTERS JACKETS A..
Tor ladies' mi sses, and % .f.fr.n 20 ~'t
Nothing 50 successful a. .urt t>.'- l.. 81.
last week proves. Though weather Vs.. c.oi.,-ol
the demand was entirely unlrecei,rial C..'''iiIl,
be repeated They can. succcs, prc..,,, g wv,
week Offering. Another great pgrrb,.s ~ tns
MARK down. II elegant good, a, h.l..,,n,. c ~,
be considered bargains, then bargain. sin tI
shown this week. Come aud See N.tI,. wv pc
cessful rs success. ~ 'N'-
- C1sslMEREs: CASsMERrs,
Full line In all qualities and at aii lrir. c-,..
aud boys wear. ""h
CARPETS, RUGS, DRUGGETS. AND Frnor
OiL-CLOTIi~.
Our assortment IN this department 4. uo,, .o,,
plctc: all Of which We are Offering a,tori.i,'.
ly low prices.
BLANKETS! BLANkTTSt
at ali price. from 81 o. S20 ucrp sfr
Thousands Of other articles. for which 40 hoe,
not room 10 mention. No troubled show ,..f.
s1CLE BROTHERS.
Oc 3O-eod 3ll pr,.f 49,,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-11-09
An Importana case peeinen.

In the United States Supreme Court yes
terday Ass0ciate-Justice Matthews dell
vered the opinion OF the court in tho case
OF the Central National Bank OF Baltimore,
plaintiff in error, against the Connecticut
Mutual Life-InsiTance Company. a. H..
Dillon, general agent OF the insurance CONF
pany, kept an account In the bank
IN the name OF the agency. lie was
In the habit Of having his own private
funds credited TO the same account, and
when he drew checks, either rs
agent OF for himself, they were
charged against the agency. In 1873
the bank discounted for Dillon and
his wife personally note for $40, 900. The
ncte was not paid at maturity, and the
bank charged II against the agency, there
being at that time about eli 900 standing
70 It's credit. The insurance company
brought suit 10 recover the amount OF the
undrawn balance (Sl 1000, and the court
below gave Judgment for the amount
Claimed and Interest. The Supreme Court
sihfms THE Judgment, and holds that A
bank has no Hen upon an account kent by
depositOr In iiducIsry capacity for the
payment OF personal obligation OF the
deposition, nor can bank be permitted 10
assert a claim 10 the balance Of an agency
account rs against the equity OF ths bono
fetal owner when II has notice. either &C.
fnal or constructive, OF such equity. BoL
6SDl0re SIN, Sfh.
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The Fortunes OF Wnr.
TCinclnnar Times. !


Mr.. Bcllew is Mayor OF Lockland, and
prides himself in keeping that village as
free as possible from thieves. Some DAYS
ago warrant was sworn out for the arrest
OF notorious character named Bill Witch
er, who is charged with stealing 3lTj from
Mr.. Hall, resident Of Lockland. Witcher
boarded the train on the Short Line last
evening in this city. lie paid his fsre TO
Lockland, but he did not get that far. The
doughty Mayor was also on the train, and
while passing the Eighth-Street crossing
spied his man sitting on the coal-box.
Drawing one-barrelled pistol about two
inches long and with broken trigger, he
laid his bands on Witcher and said, 81
want YOU" The latter replied, al guess
you don't" and in the twinkling of-an eye
pulled out his "gun," and, levelling it at
the Mayor, told him TO "Gt." The Mayor
went pell-mell for the smoking-car; but
arriving at Brighton his. courage revived,
and he entered the car again, but his bird
had flown,
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Money and Busincss.


On Friday notice was given by Acting
Secretary French that the Treasury would
redeem every Wednesday, until further
notice, any amount not exceeding =, 000, 900
each week of uncalled 3! per cents OF either
class. Whatever differences OF opinion
may exist as to the wisdom Of this course,
there can be no reasonable doubt that those
are in error who urge that the Treasury
should have arranged TO pour out money
still more freely. 1t is true that the surplus
revenue in October was $13,32l, 45S, or
about $4,000, 900 per week, but the Trcasu-
~ is obliged TO have in hand sufficientsur-
plus moneys to redeem such OF the called
bonds as may be presented, under the no.
tlce that par and interest would be paid for
these bonds upon presentation. Several
millions OF them were thus redeemed in
October, and though they come in slowly
at present, a moderate stringency in the
money market might bring into the Treasu-
ny large amount at sny time. 1t does not
appear that the Acting Secretary has
thought fit to change the policy OF the De-
p.rtmcnt in consonance with the theory OF
AIR. Giifilian-yiz., that the reserve held
against .egal-tender notes can De safely and
properly reduced. Nor IL there any indi-
cation that the new Secretary viii adopt
that view. But enough viii be done for all
practical purposes II the Treasurer man
ayes to return TO the channels OF business
each week the amount withdrawn from
them by the excess OF revenue over ordins-
~ expenditures. Mr.. French has gone as
far In that direction as 1t was safe 10 90, I'M
less the policy OF tho Treasury rs to the re-
serve is 20 be changed, and his notice was
generally accepted as insuring comparative
ease TO the money market.
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writing
Now Books.

Ballads IN Black. a Series Of Original
Shadow Pantomimes. With forty-eigh,
fun-page silhouette Illustrations ana iuil
Directions for Producing Shadow nc
lures with Novel Effects. Ballads py
T.. r. CHASE. illustrations by D. r.
GooDgIpGE. Boston: LEE q snEpARp,
New York: c. +. DrIISouAH. 1882.
For sale by CARLTON MCCARTHY.
The Yo,u1 Folks Robinson Crttsoe or,
The Adventures Of an Engtshm0n Who
Livsd Alone for Flu, Years on an Island
OF the Pacific Ocean. BY = Lady. Edited
by WILLIAM +. ADAMS. Boston: Lss q
SHEPARD. New York: CHARLES L. Dill
IINGHAN. 1882.
For sale by CARLTON MCCARTHY.
ale Gireh His BeioUed Sleep BY
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. With
designs by Miss l.. b. HUNPHRky, en-
grayed by ANDREW. Boston: LsE u
SHEPARD. New York CrARI.Bs L. Dn-
LISGHAM. 1889.
For sale by CARLTON MCCARTHY. Prlec,
9l.5O.
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Death of u Former Arkansas Belle.
TFrom the Little Rock Gazcttc.l

From the Little Rock Gazette
Mrs. S'llie Trapnall, daughter Of the late
Sanford c. Faulkner, the originator Of the
Arkansas Traveller" died in this city
Sunday and was buried yesterday. Mrs.
Trapnall was born in Chicot county, this
State, and was reared in this city. She
was educated in Georgetown, Ky. She
married Philip Trapnall in 1851. In 1850
she married III. NJ. G. Brown. Brown
died several years ago in Washington
city. After his death she again took the
name OF Trapnall. She was remarkable
for the beauty OF her face and figure.
She was for q number of years known rs
the belle OF Little Rock. With all the adj
vantages Of beauty and wealth, her life was
a round of gayeties. In New Orleans, and
even in Washington city, her handsome
face created universal comment. The news
papers spoke OF her and men Of eminence
sought her acquaintance. But society is
capriciOus. Age draws line %here gave
ties cease. During the past six years she
lived life Of obscurity. She was fifty-siX
years old at the time OF her death. She has
two brothcrs-one lives in Kentucky and
the other in California.
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JULIUS MEYER & SONS,
COL AND sos BROAD STREET.

Immense lot of LADIES CLOAKS, DOLMANS,
ULsTERs, and sACQUEs, rom $3.50 to $40
ELEGANT PLUsH-TRISforED LIGHT CLOTH
JACKETS, only SO;
HANDSOME TRIMMED CLOTH DOLMANs,
only Sc;
NICELY-TIIMMED CLOTH CLOAKs, only "a 4;
MISSES and CHILDREN's CL0AKS, ULSTERS,
and JACKETS. from $3.50 TO SIS;
MISSES HAYELOCKS, very STYLISH
In DRESS GOODS we are showing all the LATEST
NOVELTIES, from 25c. to 80 per yard;
All the latest shades In sURAH sATlNS, VEL
VETS, and PLUslIES;
Another lot Of the ALL-WO0L MUMMY CLOTHS
Mt zoe. worth 35c,;
Another lot Of the ENGLISH TWILLED CASH
MERES AZ lOc.;
Our DOLLAR COLORED DRESS SILKS are
splendid for the price;
BLACK SATINS from 75c. 10 So;
BLACK SILK YELVETS from 81 upwards;
In BLACK GOODS we have larger line and lower
prices than ever;
so pieces BLACK CAsHMEREs at special low
figures;
LUPIN's 3s-INCH CASHMERE at soc. worth
Csc;
LUPIN'S 3s-INCH EXTRA FINISH at CSC.
worth eOc.;
BLACK ALL-wooL MUMMY CLOTHS at zoe.
worth 35c.;
Large stock of CREPE CLOTHS, nENRIETTAs
DRAP D'ALNAS, &C.;
Our stock OF sIIAWLS Is large, and we have many
new and handsome styles:
BLANKETS and CONFORTADLESa at way-down
low prices;
Just opened another lot OF the J0UVIN TWO
BUTTON KID GLOVES at soc. They are
selling fast.
The LAFAYETTE KID GLOVE, with Fosters
Patent Lace Hooks, in five hooks, $1.25; seven
hooks, Sl.65;
MISSES TWO-BUTTON KID GLOVES at SOC;
Elegant stock Of fine ROLLED-GOLD aud JET
JEWELRY. JULIUS MEYER & son,
Oc l6-dtf Col and 603 Broad street
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9itIraond 4ispatfh.
WEDNESDAY. ..SovEMBER Q. 1881.
rhe Results.

We give this morning oil the returns
which had reaehcd rs ~ the hour OF gong
70 press. They are necessarily very IN
complete 10 fer A. most Of the counties are
concerned. They indicate, however, IS We
read them, that the Democrats have carried
the House Of Delegates by a majority
large enough to insure to US ma
;ority on joint ballot. JoHS w. DANIELS
election we also regard as Sxed fact. In
deed, we are rather more than satisfied
with the results as they appear to us at this
x,vrfffso
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THE JnANb1Ih ~.
SAY FaAscIsco, November THE steam
wbaIer Belyidere has arrived here, also the
yrhalers Northern Light, Dawn, and Rain
bow. IL appears that the Dawn did not
sneak the Rodgers, as reported SATURDAY,
hut did sneak the whaler Pacific, which
had communicated with the Rodgers. To-
day direct news was received from the
Rodgers. the Belyiderc having spoken her
September 27th near Herald Island, steam
ING south for winter quarters, which she
will make probably at -. Lawrence bay. the
Belyidere brought letters from the Rodg-
ers. from which and from conversation
between Captain Owen, OF the Belytdere,
and Lieutenant Berry. OF the Rodgers, the
following facts are learned: Lieutenant
Berry found Wrnnglc Land to be an island.
lie sent party from the Rodgers out IN
small boats to explore the land. They re-
turned to the Rodgers, having gone
completely around IL. The party also
SURVEYED different parts OF Wrnngle
island. The Rodgers did not go around,
LAYING UP while The party in the boats
were out. The Rodgers, after having es-
tablished the fact that Wrangle Land IL
an island, steamed one hundred and twcn-
ty-odd miles north and northwest in search
Of further land, but failed to find any.
Lieutenant Berry ascended mountain on
WrangeI island, and from its top saw seas
all around IT. The season had been most
favorable for exploration on account OF its
openncss. Notwithstanding stormy weather
CAPTAIN Owen said that from his obserya-
tions he would not be at all surprised to
hear of the jeanette coming home by way
Of Greenland. The Rodgers intends to
send out sledgc party from her winter
quarters TO explore the coast OF Siberia.
She expects to leave her winter-quartcrs
next June and go ~ far North rs possible.
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o.,e This would demonstrate che sound
,sss AZ the views cnunciatsd BY the
I,eague. Mr.. parnell admitted the proba-
lslItv Of many tenants settling directly
with their landlords.
A large meeting Of tenants upon the
estate 81 SIR John Ennis, Athlonc, unani-
mously resolved TO demand sn abatement
Of their rents. In the event Of refusal they
viii apply to the Land Court. There are
inward Of FIVE thousand tenants on the
eef ate
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aufu,Iled bV Telegraph.
A NEW MoDH OF MAKING NONBr-HOw PIRM
WAS TAKBN IL.

WAS 1AhbN ID.
A new mode Of swindlng business
houses employing travelling statesmen has
lust come TO light. On the last day OF DC
tober Mr.. w. +. Leux, employed by Mace
& Meyer, dealers in druggists sundries, at
52O Arch street, started on a tripto Cincin-
natl by the midnight train from West
philadelphia. He was 10 stop in Pitts
burgh the next day, and when the firm here
received telegram from that city signed
by him, and dated at the hotel at which
he usually stopped, they were not sur
prised The contents OF the message,
however, was rather startling. 1t said ::
" Please telegraph me money at once.
Have been robbed. viii explain particu-
lars by letter." Messrs. Mace & Meyer
were not long in wiring their salesman
fifty dollars, and the next day they re-
ceived another telegram, signed "W. F..
b." to this effect: "Order received.
win write this evening"" In vain did
they look for the letter Of explanation.
Several communications were received,
but none of them mentioned the rob
berry. They were all OF business char
acter, and induced a number OF orders.
The firm thinking that probably the matter
was rather tender subject with their
young man, refrained from referring to it;
but the salcsman's sister hearing OF it wrote
to her brother, making inquiries, and on
Saturday she received a letter stating that
she was the first TO make known the fact to
him. He was very much surprised to hear
of the robbery, and was still more aston
ished to know that $50 had been telegraphed
TO him and that he had never received
it. The whole affair was evidently the
work of some clever swindler. No clue
has been obtained as to who the person is,
and there is very little chance OF his de-
lection. The firms experience, however,
may serve rs a warning to other business
men. and in the future they will be more
careful before wiring money to their com
mercial travellers Philadelphia Bulletin.