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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
DIPLOMAS
Conferred on Eleven Sweet Girl
and One Boy Graduates.

The graduating exercises of the
public high school took place last
night at Leubrie's Theater, before a
crowded audience. The evening was
mild, clear and pleasant, and the pro-
GrammO entertaining to a degree. The
graduating class numbered twelve this
year, eleven girls and one boy. The
latter, Master Julian Smith, also
Misses Vivian WAR and Mollie Dun
can, did not participate in the exer-
cises.
The leading features of the enter
tainment included the bestowal Of a
profusion of flowers upon the gradu-
ateS by friends and relatives, also the
giving Of a medal to Miss Jennie
Thompson at the hands Of Captain
W. O. Folkes, and in behalf of Mrs.
Crockett, whom Miss Thompson has
materially aided in giving musical
instructions during the past session.
A number Of prominent citizens occu-
pied the stage during the proceeding,
all of which passed off smoothly, under
the management of Superintendent
W. A. Collier. The following was the
programme:
Essay, "Esthet' cs," Miss Florence Dreyfus
Essay, Sour Grapes"
Miss BERTHE Thompson
Sailor Boys CAROL"
Essay, Power Of the PresS,"
........... ...-.......-M Miss Lizzie McGrath
Essay, To-day We Lay Sur Corner Stone"
.........,....a.....".....Miss Eva S%chlemmer
Essay, Force 0 fPurposS, ......M Mss Lena Frey
Essay, "Interrogatorios,'"
..........................Mi Miss Junie Thompso
Essay oddities" .~"r....Miss Annie Banks
Come TO the Forest"
Essay, BE Your Own Diploma"
"..~.:..."-:..""-..."-"Miss Portia Finlay.
Recitation, "The Masons,'"
.""."..w,...y.-yy. Miss Minnie birth.
Essay, '''Illu '-Vsledictory-
....-"-Miss Liddie Creighton. First Honor.
bong,.......w"-.."." Sweet Birds Of Spring."
Address to the Olass..."..-D. N. Scales, ESQ.
Awarding Diplomas,
...................-G. ". Rambaut, President.
oong""""....".....,... L h Hour of Parting"
During the ceremonies the follow
ing gentlemen occupied seats on the
stage: George Rudisill, Thomas Boyle,
D. N. Scales, President Rambaut,
Walsh, FolkeS, Rsndle, Duffy, Gro
nauer, Grehan, LAwhorn, Ralstcn, also
Mrs. Proctor, Misses Johnston, Kelly
and Mcmahon.
The programme was carried through
to its termination near 10 o'clock, an
early hour, compared to former occa-
sions Of a similar, character.
Several members of the School
Board served as ushors, and aided the
audience in obtaining seats.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

Oliver, Finnie L Co. have a fresh
carload Of the finest Bananas thai
have been here this season, which they
are selling very low, by the dozen and
by the bunch.
Very fine Creamery Butter at Oliver.
Finnie 4 Co.'s.
A few half barrels of nice Roe
Herring at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'s.
Large daily shipments Of fine Peach
es at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'s, getting
cheaper every day.
Whitaker Hams, Silver Moon
Flour, finest fresh roasted Java,
Mocha, Rio and Maracaibo Coffee
every day at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
shot Her Hand.

1t was Sandy Matthews daughter, q
girl of a dozen years or Whereabouts
who crippled her hand, three or foul
days ago, by carolessly discharging a
pistol while tampering with the
weapon. The bullet passed through
the palm of her hand and lacerated il
very badly. The report that it was
Betty Jackson, the principal witness
to Matthews crime, who had shot
herself, was erroneous. In addition t.
the daughter alluded to, Matthews
has a son, ten or eleven years old, anG
the children reside on HernandC
street, below South. with their mother
The boy visited his father, early THU
morning, and carried him some fresl
apples and other delicaciss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

stealing during his residence there.
Suspicious of these practices were
verified after he committed the MUIR
der of Polk and had left the neigh
borhood. He killed Polk with In
axe, while the latter was on a visit
to his cabin, last fall. Matthews
said Polk went to the cab
in while he was absent, to
persuade Betty Jackson, his step
daughter, to 60 to Memphis and live
with her mother, the latter then being
his h~ousekeeper in this city. Polk
pretended to be there to gather a few
bushels of potatoes for the woman,
and when Matthews entered his cabin
to find Polk there it aroused his ire.
Going out to the yard he picked up
his ak, stole quietly up behind Polk,
struck him heavily with it; then re.
peated the blow and crushed the VIC
tins skull. He hid the murdered
mans body under a pile of cotton
seed, and after dark, aided by Betty
jackson, buried the remains in a
pond, first digging a hole, which was
too small to hold the body. To enable
him to put it out of sight he chopped
the legs off and then cut the trunk in
twain with his ak. afterward Jumping
on the Jumps of human flesh to press
it down, then laying a log over it.which
he covered with grass and dirt. He
threatened Betty with a similar death
if she told on him. Afterwards he
burned the cotton seed and obliterated
all traces Of his victims blood. A
week or two later be left the neigh
borhoood and took up his residence in
this city, where he was arrested, after
the girl Betty had exposed him and
the remains of Polk were discovered.
When arrested, Matthews asserted
his i~nnocense, but subsequently ad-
mitted the truth and endeavored
to p~alliate his conduct by saying that
he had always been kind to Polk, and
that in return for it the latter had in
sidiously broken up his family rela.
tons by tolling Mrs. Matthews to this
city aud taking her to live with him.
The fact was that the wife left him
because Of an improper intimacy be-
tween Matthews and Betty jackson.
Yesterday and to-day Matthews
wife passed a considerable time with
the murderer. though she went to her
home during last night. Tbs woman
ia said t. be an industrious and deserv.
ing person, and the doomed man to
day acknowledged her worth. AT the
same time the woman seemed greatly
Frustrated with grief over the antici-
pated fate of her husband, and her
inability to avert his doom.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
LEDGER LIBE.

See Ozanne & Mays oil card.
Cheap lemons D. Canale & Co.
Cotton is quiet and a shade easier
to-day.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 22
Main street.
Levy, the cOrnet player, will be here
two weeks from to-day.
PUBLIC LEDGER bindery and job
Office, ID Madison street.
Go Sunday and enjoy a river excur-
sion for only so cents.
Liberal daily receipts of red rasp-
berries at Lyle & Shields.
Excursion on steamer Rene Mac.
ready Sunday afternoon.
Okra, egg plant, canteloupes and
tomatoes. Matt Monaghan, 244 Front,
Roller skating this afternoon from
3 to 6 at Estiyal Park. Admission
free.
Lovers Of choice fish can secur,
fresh red snappers of Victor D. Fuchs
80 and Al Jefferson.
Music books, magazines, illustrated
papers, etc., bound at the PUBLIC
LEDGER bindery, ID Madison street
E. B. ROe's celebrated book, "Bar
rier's Burned Away" can be had q
Mansiord's in large type edition TO
zoe.
The cheapest aud best Guit in tn
market is The 6ne, large, ripe bananas
A carload every other day. D. Canal
& Co,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
TIE Porter Guards drillsa last .,

The Porter Guards drillea last even
Ing twenty-fou men in line. Sergeant
". P. Wildberger has returned from
Georgia, and Will doubtless particle
pate in the exercise this afternoon.
Sci Ooleman's cigar house was the
best Illuminated store on Main street
last night. He has an electric light
on the outside and inside Of his we'll
known establishment.
Tuesday next a drawing Of the Little
Havana Lottery will take place. As
many prizes have been drawn by
Memphians in the Little Havana, the
sales of tickets are always large in this
city.
The Lone Star base ball club, of
New Orleans, viii be here toplay with
the New Memphis Reds, next Sunday,
at Olympic Park. The three new
players are reported in fne trim, aud
a close game may be expected.
All who are willing to contribute to
the improvement of Winchester GEM
etery are requested by DR.. Sam Wat
son, President OF the Old Folks At
Home, to hand in their nights aud
their shekels to Mr.. J. S. Wilkins.
Dyspepsia, drOpsy, piles, fevers, mel.
ralgia, etc, flee from Professor brakes
Quassis Amara Cups, woman's true
friend, mans lovable companion.
Found on the streets, or at S. L.
Moore's, E. Wright's, V. B. Thayer's,
DR.. Handwerker's.
The proposal to make a $500 per
annum Office for an attorney to assist
the School Board in collecting its
share Of the poll tax, continues food
for gossip, and it is limited that the
Office, if created, will be filed by one
of the present School Visitors.
There will be foot racing, trotting,
buggy racing and other amusements,
at the Olympic Park this afternoon,
beginning between four and FIVE
O'Clock. A number Of young men will
take part in the sport. 1t viii all be
free-nO charge for admission.
The scaffold upon which Sandy
Matthews was hung to-day, could be
plainly visible rising above the jail
walls by Wayfarers on Main street. The
part upon which the culprit stood
when dropped was too low, however,
to admit of his being seen except by
those who occupied places within the
Jail enclosure.
Sergeant Rogers is improving Win
chester Cemetery in fine style, making
an attractive place which was once a
rendezvous for thieves and loafers.
He should be paid better, so that the
work can go on. The Old Folks at
Home might lead off in this matter,
and could, no doubt, raise a sufficient
amount, say at the rate Of one hundred
dollars per month to continue the
Improvement Ofthis the oldest remain
ing cemetery in Memphis.
Fair weather 10 the West Cult
States to-day, and local rains are indi-
Gated in the Missouri and Ohio valley
districts. The temperature will be
slightly warmer. The lowest this
morning was 650, and the range yes
terdsy from $40 to TAO. No rain fell
anywhere South last night, except
along the Atlantic coast, but at St.
Louis and north Of there, it rained
from a quarter to half of an inch, and
it was raining when the sun rose at
Yankton, on the upper Missouri, also
at Davenport, Iowa, and threatening
at Omaha.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
BATHS
BATHS

The GOnd Work Still PrOspcrs.
We notice the payment Of another
thousand dollars Of the Immaculate
Order. Total paid in this city since
their policies have been in operation
is three thousand nine hundred and
fifty dollars, the best here on record
among the colored orders.
MEMPHIS, June l, 1882.
Received of R. A. Clark, @. D., and
Dave Powell, W, T., of Myrtle Lodge
No. 8, 1. o. l., the sum Of $4,000 one
thousand dollars in full of all claims
that l may have against said l. 0. l.,
by virtue Of l being the beneficiary,
under the benefit certificate o fWesley
Ward, a1d signed August 18th, 1881,
and l hereby waive all claims and
rights Of action that l may have.
Witness my hand and seal this LIST
day Of June, 1882.
MARIA WARD.
State Of Tennessee, Shelby County.
Personally appeared before me,
| Louis Kettmann, Deputy Clerk ofthe
County Court Of said county, Maria
Ward, the within named bargainer with
whom l am personally acquainted, and
who acknowledged that she executed
the within instrument for the purpose
therein contained.
Witness my hand, at Office, this LIST
day Of June, A. D., 1882.
Louis KETTMANN.
Deputy Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
The City Debt.


President Hadden remarked this
morning that the Meeting to be held
at two o'clock tomorrow evening,
ought 10 take some definite action in
regard to the city debt. He said the
bondholders we're not satisfied with
the so cent bill and that many citi.
zens were not satisfied. There is
no question in my mind but that
this debt has got to be paid some
day and the sooner the better. II
outsiders are TO settle it let them
begin. If the bondholders are going
to do it, they ought to begin, and il
the city government is going to do il
why they ought to get down to work
without any more foolishness. When
the bondholders get a bill through
the Legislature the people are moi
satisfied with it and when tho PEG
pie get one through, the bondholdert
won't agree. So let them all get to.
gether and agree on something. Let
it be decided whether the people OIL
the courts are going TO settle thit
thing and put a stop to it forever
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
BLACK HAWK TOBACCO.
Sold By III. EsCH.
River Excursion.

The steamer Rene Macready will
make an excursion around Presidents
Island Sunday afternoon, leaving from
the foot Of Court street at 3 pm. Fare
for the round trip, so cents. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Musical sOiree.

Gu the occasion of the closing of
her tuition season, Mrs. Hattie Treze-
want gave an entertainment to her
musical pupils and a number offfiendsi
and the relatives Of the same, at the.
residence Of Mrs. BEDFORD, corner Of
Fourth and Court streets, last night.
Some fifty people attended, including
twenty pupils, and the exercises in
Guided a number of very pleasing mu-
steal selections, also the presentation
of gold medals to Misses Minetry
Myers and Willie H. hapline, for prof.
cheney, diligence and advancement in
their musical studies. The medals
we're conferred by Mr.. +. Y. Ander.
son, at the request of Mrs. Trezevant.
After the musical exercises ter
minated, the guests all participated in
a dance, and it proved to be a most
enjoyable entertain ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Notice.

The Old Curiosity Shop has remov-
ed to 1893 Second street, where all the
weekly papers will be sold for less
than anywhere else in the city. Latest
Seasides and new Lakeside Libraries,
all magazines and boys papers at New
York prices; old Libraries at hall
price, at Dickens Curiosity Shop, 29S
Second street, just below Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
DR.. Sid. P. SANFORD'S
NEW ESGLIsa REMEDY FOR
Rheumatism and Olt!

THIS remarkable remedy has been eIten
i siTely ard exclusively used in The British
navy and marine hospitals for the last eight
years with never failing success, and is new
being introduced in Anefies, uheze, By its
curative virtues, il viii undoubtedly head the
list Of remedies for Rheumatism and Gout,
acting promptly and surely. A few dosez Of
il viii convince the moot skspticAi that they
have ntW q care for their intolerable suffer-
inKs.
Fer sac By R. BATTER 4 CO., 10 Bssl,
sole egs.ts.
lar street, ard Al z. G. BATTER, IS Main.
Price, Sl.N. @ES
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

KBIr r ~LEDGEs-Sir: fou are authorized 10
announce TIE IS IS q candidate for 70 election
70 the off G o. Clerk Il the County 9 urt,
mating Cor ven ion
IWiil be comp Tel u be absent from the
city FOR a few w.eks und1r "a impsf44iY
orders Of my physiei-ns. but will return in
time for TIE canvass. Trusting this Will ex.
plain my temporary acseuce
l an, sir. Jour osedient fe,Vant,
6H DWFN UWTER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Hose. Hose CARTS.

IS feet X Hose and Nozzle, $3.50.
80 u 475.
30 X Hose, Nozzle and Reel, $3.50.
BROWNE, 20 Madison st. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
EULL BAND Prom 3 TN : s'eIoek

gFP0lits attendants, beth male and fem le.
pTSkatinr Rink, Archery. croquet, Shoot
iHg Gallery, Me.ry-G0-k1und, etc.
a%Tnesday aad Friday Park Open
free Of Charge.
6S-Skating Rink. Arehery, Croaust 10 order.
FINEST Refreshments II city prices,
Vrs1 JtMgs KIRKJAvo. HaDaEer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
asa MAIN. near Union.

J. N. MuLFoRD & Co., mfg Jewel
ers. First. class repairing. Watch
hands and crystals, go each. FObs.
@@
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Heola Coal.

/ have taken tho agency Of the
Hecla Coal and Mining Co., aud will
furnish it at 300, per Dbl, delivered by
car load for $3.50 per ton at depot.
SO JOHN WALSH, 230 Second st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Leave orders tor
Sunday morning. delivery
of Choice Fresh Meats
and fresh Vegetables with
III. SEESSEL, SIX & SON,
eecnnA and /. Aerna,n ST.
FsIs- Report.-.Not Killed.

The we'll known jcweler, POP Main
is still alive and on his feet
again. ready to wait on his numerous
friends to improve their eyesight.
Anything in my line will be promptly
attended to. R. BERTsoHY. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
A Event.

There is no doubt that the coming
Of Oscar Wilde is already creating a
Autter among the society people Of the
city. Everybody wants a front seat,
and Indications point to a crowded
house, as Mr.. Wilde can deliver but
one lecture 10 Memphis. His subject
will be Decorative Art"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

Re-refined COSking OIL.
d Campbell, 30 Beal,
Ell
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

II. A.. THOMs, Undertaken,
Corner Adams and second SITS.
at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

j. WALSH, undertaken, 81 ID ct
Residence, l04 Promenade st, lot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

P. r. ATTY is q eandid ite for re election
10 the Office Of Sheriff Of Shelby county sub.
jeet 10 the action If the Democratic Count,
Convention, should one be called. 6S;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
EsTIVAL PARK.
NEW DEPARTURE.
Ladies' and ChiIdren's Day,
SATURDAY, JUHE 8, 1882.

All Persons, Big OF Little. Old or YounT
40 Cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02

The Panel Photos, 30 per dozen.
Cottage Gallery. BeaI ~, Sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-02
Far ConnIY Irnalae.

We are authorized TO announce that K I
MCGOWAN IS a candidate for re- election 10
the. ofiee of . ounty Trusteo. subject 10 the
action Of the Democratic Nominating Conven-
ton. 20
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noe MUHZLES

UUU MUNhAIEos
r. ]. TURNBULL's, 2s4 Main st.
got
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srRAYEp.
-roRRrMr
pRoFEsalQMAL.

7 M. COLEMAN, Justice of the Peace,
~ Notary Public and Commissioner n
Deeds Special attention given to collections
n the ooun.v 04re 2q4 Frant 81 llgf
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FOs SALE or BENT.
FoR sALE oR REMT.


/ ARG lot tecnu hand pianos and orKaI
IL a. H0LLESBKRG,s. e Msin u III
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-03-23
Queen Yictoria,s Infancy.

All those who had the honor of Lord
Hatherley's personal acquaintance will
miss most genial friend His memory
was marvellous and took him back to the
childhood of Queen Victoria, who owes
her birth in England to the instrument
tality and foresight of his father, Sir
Page Wood. When first introduced to
the little Princess he was boy and she
baby about seven months old. On her
little Royal Higbness entering the room
in her nurses arms he scarcely knew
what was expected of him, but without
more ado stepped forward and kissed
the baby hand. Years later, when the
baby had blossomed into the Queen of
England and the boy the Lord Chancel-
lor, he delighted her Majesty by confid-
ing to her his early embarrassment in
her baby presence. When the Duke and
Duchess of Kent, were living in retire
tirement abroad and the birth of a child
was expected, Sir Matthew Wood, the
faithful friend of the family and admin
istrater of their embarrassed fortunes,
looked at the political and domestic sit
uation and advised the royal couple to
come to England for the event. Before
this could be accomplished it was neces-
sary to raise 10000 for expenses. This
was done, and Sir Matthew Wood had
the satisfaction of knowing that Eng
lands future Queen owed her birth
within her own dominions to- his energy
and foresight London World.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-03-23
Lisle Thread.

Lisle thread proper is prepared from
pure cotton-the finest staple that can
be had, the best quality of See Island be-
ing generally used. However, of late
years it has been found by observation
and experience that the softness and
pliability necessary to the easy and safe
working of this yarn or thread in hos
iery and glove frames, as well as in the
machinery making fine imitation laces
of it, are best secured by the use OF
South American Pernambucco) cotton,
the latter being less harsh, softer, more
elastic and regular in fibre, as well as be-
ing very fine in quality. The peculiarly
Of this thread is its hard finish, and the
peculiar twist or manipulations. which
it undergoes before being ready for use
Each thread or stand passes through 9
flame, which divests it of all attaching
fibre. This thread is also more elastic
than the finest thread. and breaks less
1t also gives the finished article more
brilliant appearance, and is less costly
than the latter. 1t derives its name from
Lisle; town in France, where it wa'
first manufactured to any extent, anC
like many of the industrial arts, wa'
| originally brought from the East. 1t il
now not only extensively produced il
France, Belgium, andin other portions
of Continental Europe, but in Grea
Britain as well, and is sometimes known
as Scotch Thread" when made in tha
country. in contra-distinction to tina
made ON the Continent. 81. t..i.t a :.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-03-23
A Book for Canvassers.-"AR Royal
Gentleman"

= Judge Tourgee, of North Carolina, the
famous author of "a Fools Errand"
and Bricks without Straw" has added
to bis series of striking historical stud
les, another work, entitled "a Royal
In dramatic power, in ro-
mantle interest, and in literary finish, it
is the authors masterpiece.
"a Royal Gentleman" portrays in a
novel and graphic manner, five charac-
teristic elements, never before so clearly
analyzed and treated, d,namely-the South
ern View of the Rebellion; the Auto.
cratic Stakeholder, standing at the top
of the social scale; the Poor White, then
lying at the bottom, but now fast climb
ing to the higher levels; the Typical
Young Southerner before, during, and
since the war, together with his relations
personal, social, and legal-with the
typical Slave Girl of beauty, intelligence
and subsequent refinement, whose
charms and virtues were alike tainted
by the faint and indistinguishable trace
of slave blood in her veins. 1t is pic.
turesque, vivid, and passionate story
and there is that in it which will attract
the most cultivated and fastidious.
1t is said that Judge Tourgee's books
reached, within year, the enormous
sale of $4,000 copies, the most rapid sale
ir the history of book-publishing. His
host of readers will, we predict, find "a
Royal Gentleman" the most powerful
and entertaining of the series. And those
who have not yet had the pleasure Of
reading Judge Tourgee's remarkable
books will do well to commence with "a
Royal Gentleman" The book is bril-
liantly illustrated. Price $500. Where
there is no agent for the work, it viii
be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price
and as it is to be sold exclusively by sub
scription, thousands will welcome tn.
coming of the canvasser.
For circulars and terms address n. G
Hamilton, 345 Superior Street, Cleve
land, Ohio.
Look out for further notice in ou
next issue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-03-23

THE Rugby colony is not a success
but Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, says
that it may not prove complete failure.
He regards it as having been unfortu
nately located, and badly managed.
There are 200 persons still there" be
adds; "a few are Germans and Ameri-
CANS The great majority are English
men who are not workers. Many of
them are, younger sons of noble or
wealthy families, and. as rule, they are
thriftless and dissipated. They have no
liking for the kind of work required of
them, or, .fol that matter, for any kind
of work. They spend their time in hunt
ing and in playing billiards. lawn tennis
and in other kinds of amusements."
There is plenty of fine iron ore on the
land, but the colonists make no efforts
to mine it.is0nly about fifty acres of the
original purchase of 10000 are under
cultivation.