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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
THIS DAYS colNoS.
EVENING.
lAlgaroba Lodge, I.O.G.T., 1880
Harmony Lodge, I.O.O.F., 1880
THE cHINAMAN IN HAWAII.


The patient, plodding, persever-
ing Chinaman is making a big fur.
row in this little country. lie is
steadily and surely worming himself
into every industrial pursuit and
every avenue of trade; and where
he enters his forerunner ultimately
exits. His encroachments are first
and most felt by the native, who is
not so capable of checkmating his
manGuvres as the more deXtrous
foreigner. Already the occupation
of the native woman, as washer
woman and laundress, is totally
gone. The native man, too, is be-
ing rapidly pushed out of his place
sas taro planter and poi vendor.
Carpenters and cabnet-makers,
t,ilors and shoe-makers. and all
other trades and handicrafts, and
every branch of retail business,
sensibly feel the Chinaman's keen
md invasive competition. This
rapid advancement is largely, per-
haps mainly, due to his superior
industry and economy; and the
surest way for Others to keep abreast
Of his progress is, to acquire his in
dustry and practice his economy.
1t has, undoubtedly, been greatly to
the Chinaman's advantage to have
encountered so little opposition in
the form of national prejudice and
race antipathy. Neither in Califor-
mia, nor Australia, nor the islands of
the Indian Ocean, nor his OWL
native land, nor in any other coun-
try where he is permitted to plant
his foot, does the Chinaman receive
the same humane treatment, OF is
allowed the same equal rights, as are
accorded to him ia KALAKAUAs
Kingdom. And precious little
return does he make, in numberless
instances, but ingratitude and inso-
lence. In these the Chinaman is not
to be commended, nor worthy Of
being initiated; but for pcrsevering
industry and rigid economy his
example is deserving of considera-
tion by all who aspire after COM
petence and independence. The Oft
repeated assertion, that the China
man has no object but to accumulate
money and take it out of the coun-
try, or that he invariably accom-
plishes that purpose, is not fully
true. In nine cases out of ten, he
certainly comes here with that
settled intention. and in a majority
OF cases, what he acquires he sends
or takes away. But Honolulu is not
without instances of Cinnamon who
came here with no money, have
amassed wealth in the country, and
still remain here freely circulating
their riches.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
DEATH or A PTONEER.

The Rev. Titus Coan died at Hilo
OIL Friday Dec. 1st, aged 81 years
and 10 months, one by one the
pioneers of Christianity are passing
away. His death was not un-
expected, but is none the less sad
now that it has come. His intellect
was clear till the moment of his
death. He landed in Honolulu in
June 9th. 1885.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
The CURSE Is SPREADING.

Gradually the native is learning
the Chinese vices. Yesterday Morn
ing Captain VIM. Tel! made a raid
on n house mauka of the Kaumaka-
pill yard, and captured native man
and woman in the act of smoking
opium. They will be brought up
this morning.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

MIR. Jaeger is gradually getting a
few seeds sent to him Of Hawaiian
forest trees. lie has received some
milo seeds this last week. He as
slres lis that ii is very difficult to
get seeds of some kinds of trees.
This ought not to be so. We trust
some of our readers will endeavor to
procure some of the seeds required
by Mr.. Jaeger in his laudable efforts
to re-clothe the mountains of Ha-
wail aei with forests.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

Kaia, charged with larceny at fish
market. Acquitted.
Namala, violating Rule 6 of Rules
for Licensed Carriages, fined SO and
81 costs.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

OuR readers will notice in another
column an advertisement of some
concentrated cider, which we have
tried, and can say that it makes a
really good and pleasant drink.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

OFFICER Mehrtens gave evidence
OH Saturday as to how neatly he had
captured the five men engaged in
gambling in the house on Smith
street Oh Thursday night. The game
played was called Twenty one."
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

Our readers attention is drawn
to the fact that the Library and
Reading Room Association will not
hold their usual fortnightly enter
tainment tomorrow night, as the
Honolulu Dramatic Club will give n
performance that evening.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

Ok Friday morning an express
driver lost the control of his horse
twice. 1t ran away each time, but
did no particular damage, except
that once it got clear of the carriage,
leaving it, and the driver sit.
ting in it and gazing after the fly
ing animal. Since then it has been
fixed up so that it cannot escape
from his control.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

A Chinese laborer hung himself in
q most determined way on Sunday,
the 3rd inst, at Kapaa, Kauai. He
tied the rope round his neck, fastcn-
cd it TO q rafter, and jumped off u
box. .a q g.E
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

WHILE assisting lady passenger
to land on Friday night the Captain
of one of our intcr-island steamers
fell overheard. He was promptly
fished out by some kanakas oil the
wharf.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
WE are happy to state that TIN

WE are happy to state that the
paragraph referring to the negligence
Of the Government in not having
the branches of trees overhanging
the streets, trimmed, is incorrect.
The Hon. A. S. Cleghorn has had
this matter placed in his charge by
the Minister of the Interior for over
a week. Those whose business calls
them along King street towards
Waikiki will be able to see what
has already been done in this direc-
ton. AS soon as that street is fin
ished others will be undertaken.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
A. o. F. Court LunaliIo,
No. GG00.

No. GG00.
A SUMMONED MEETING of the
IA above Court will be held at the
knights of Pythias' Hall, on
Tuesday Evening, 18TH inst,
1W hr~nat Ti30 O'clock. ~
Observation-Disclosures Of Officers for
the Ensuing Term. i'
. BY order, isa sd
2G5 5t Z. A. HART, Chief Ranger,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
-
AN ASTRONOMICAL
PHENOMENON.

(TELEPHoNED FROM wAIMANALO.)
At A AM. on Saturday morning II
small star shot out of the comet and
went right through its tail.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

ONE of the decorations OH a shop
front in this town is SPIDERS web.
A wag suggests that it is intended
to represent the invitation:
"'Will you walk into my parlor?'
Said the Spider to the Fly" o,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

We noticed last week in Mr..
Thrum's Fort street store some very
neat little hand-painted Christmas
cards, by Mrs. Strong. Some of
them are characteristic of these
islands, and would make elegant
souvenirs for friends abroad. Mr..
Strong has also contributed to the
same establishment two very hand
some wall plaques, representing
sprays of island flowers. Mr.. and
Mrs. Strong have but lately come to
our shores, and we welcome these
evidences of their artistic talent with
pleasure. r.....,.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
Wanted
Notice of Dissolution of CO. Partnership

NOTICE is hereby given that the Co.
IN partnership heretofore existing be-
tween RoBERT LOVE and JAMES LOVE,
of Honolulu, under the firm name of
Robert Love e. Brother, has been dis
solved by mutual consent
All claims against the said co-partner-
ship will forthwith be presented to A. j.
Cartwright, at his Office on Kaahumanu
street, Honolulu and all moneys owing
to the same will he paid to him without
delay -.
(SigneD A. ]. CARTWRIGHT,
Agent for Robt. Love & Bro
Honolulu, Dec. 9th, 1882 26S 2w
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

LOCAL AND GENERAL ITEMS.
, The only son Of Mr.. Fairnfworth
was drowned mt Kahului on Saturday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
Furnished Rooms,

ON KING STREET, to let, 3 minutes
~ from Post Office, 'al
250 CAVENAGH'S AGENCY.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11
PhetOn for Sa


A BOUT two weeks ago, Saw, Claw
n Hammer and 14 inch Socket
Chiscl, all marked T. S. The finder will
be Suitably rewarded by leaving The
same at the shop of THOS, S0RREN;
son, Queen street, .. 2G5 8ts
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

w ANTED, TO hire, within 5 minutes
w walk of tho Post Office, a large
pleasant unfinished room. Apply TO
this office. 2GT
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-12-11

AUCTION SALES BY r. S. PRATT 8 Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
Popular Tonic
FOR WEAK LUNGS AND CONSUMPTION.

FoR WEAK LUNGS AND CONSUMPTION.
No preparation ever introduced to the
American public, for the relief and cure of
Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Debilitated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs or
Consumption in the incipient or advanced
stages Of the disease, has ever met with the
Endorsements of physicians or patients as
the celebrated "Tolu, Rock and Rye" The
repeated and continued sales ofthe article
everywhere are the best evidence of its real
merits. Letters and testimonials from every
quarter of the country, attesting the stim-
ulating, tonic and healing effects, are in
possession of the proprietors, and can be
adduced to convince the most skeptical
reader OF its intrinsic virtues. Further
commendation is unnecessary and super
huous, - Q trial of this article, having a
pleasant taste and agreeable flavor, will
satisfy oil those who are afflicted or pining
away with pulmonary weakness Of the re-
lief to DO secured by the use Of Tolu, Rock
and Rys.--(Chicago Times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
j. BURGRR 81 BRO,
-AtPalace Clothing House,
1O8 Commercial Avenue.

Leonard, who will soon begin the publica.
tion Of semi-weekly independent news
paper here, went to St. Louis yesterday to
purchase the material for the paper.
Mr.. White, for some time in the employ
Of Messrs. Stra.ton & Bird, but who left on
a visit to Virginia about a month ago, has
returned AMI resumed his old position with
the firm named.
Mrs. B. F. Blake returned Sunday from
her long visit to Anna.
Mr. ). Rosenwater left Saturday for the
east to purchase more summer dry goods
and clothing.
Mrs. A. 0. Phelps left Saturday for
Muscatine, Iowa, to be at the bedside Of
her sister VINO is III.
Mr.. c. Il. Stuart returned Saturday from
the north and east, having purchased a
handsome stock Of new, seasonable goods.
Mr.. W. Carr who took a short vacation
OF two months through the south, has re-
turned and resumed his position with Mr..
John antrim.
Mr.. H. ii. Knowles was passenger 10
Metropolis on the Gus Fowler Yesterday
evening. He expects To return TO Cairo the
latter part of this week.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
HOTEL DE WINTER.
(Late Arlington House,
1OB and 10 Commercial Ave.
Cairo, Ills. April 4. '82
BIG AUCTION SALE.

will sell the entire outfit Of the above
named hotel at public auction on the date
named commencing at half-past 0 am, aud
continue from day to day till all the per-
sonal property belonging to the hotel proper
il disposed of to the highest bidder. Sale
positive without reserve. The articles EN-
brace the following named goods 90 fine
besds,eads; % bureaus; 90 washstands %
square folding tables; 10 round tables; 8 ex'
tension tables; 90 looking glasses 90 car.
pets; 6 lounges; 10 rocking chairs; $50
wood and cAne-seat chairs; 80 heating
stoves; so mattresses; 60 feather pillows
and % feather holsters; $50 quilts and
blaukets;a full assortment of china, glass
ware and table cutlery; 1 large cooking
range large broier attached; also large
water heater--tbe whole thing making a
complete outfit for hotel, capable of
cooking for 100 gucsts-Also sundry kitch-
on utsnsils and 1000 other articles too
numerous to mention. After Friday night,
March the 3lst till day of sale any of the
articles will be sold low at private sale.
Tox WINTER, auctioneer.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

more as agreed upon. Mr.. Sullivan says
that he worked hard for his reputation
what reputstioni The reputation OF beat
ing Paddy Ryan in nine rounds, lasting
eleven mlnutesl Mr.. Sullivan can't beat
me that way, and ii he can, let him cover
my money or forfeit his title. lie mustdo
one or the other. II is time that Mr. Sui
Ivan faced man who knows what good
punch is; DO more dummies. have fought
eight battles for large sums of money, three
of them for the championship. won
twice and lost with Dwyre. If Sullivan
means fight, and no, sparIing benefits, let
him cover my money"
One Of the first days Of last week
-four commission firm on OHIO levee, being
among the heaviest buyers and sellers IN
this city, ordered one hundred ana twenty
five barrels OF flour from Sparta, on the
narrow gauge railroad, to be sent TO East
ST. Louis Tor the purpose Of bringing il
down from there on the Cairo and 81. Louis
short line. The freight rate for carrying
the flour from Sparta TO East 81. Louis,
agreed upon between the firm aud the mar
row gauge company, was twenty cents per
barrel, but when the 1our had been ship
ned The freight bill called furtwO dollars
and n baltimore than was agreed upon.
The total freight bill from Sparta TO East
ST. Lolis on the narrow gauge road, dis
tance OF about City miles, was t~en'y-seyen
and a half dollars; the freight bill on the
same lot Of -four from East s.. Louis TO
Cairo Oh the short line, . distance OF abou,
three times fifty miles, was twenty five dol.
lars, or two and half dollars less. Some
allowance must, OF course, he made for the
fact tina, the short line gave through rates
and the narrow gauge gave way rates. The
BULLETIN does not deny the rights Of
railroad company to charge more per mile
for short than for long distances, but II
does seem that TO make way rates more
than three times the usual through rates is
putting it on just little too thick The
narrow gauge company is evidently not
keeping posted Oh the tprce of eggs. The
wholesale price OF henfruit now is fifteen
cents per dozen, and Of twelve merchants
we visited yesterday only Que asked more
than an advance Of twenty per cent. on the
wholesale price when only one or two dozen
were wanted. II would seem, therefore,
that the narrow gauge company, in making
It's way freight rates over three hundred
per cent higher than the usual through
rates il lust went about two hundred and
seyenty.fv per cent. TOO high and, Ggura-
lively speaking, stands in great danger Of
breaking its neck in coming down to
''rock bottom" again Come gentlemen,
be reasonable, be fair, be merciful if you
can't be honest. You have swindled the
people Of Cairo and Alexander county as
communities out Of large sum of money,
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars, all at
once; now please be satisfied with this
haul; don't "comc the same game. again"
over them as individuals; don't begin sys-
ten of small robberes to- get what little
the large one missed; don't torture the
worm any more, least it turn against you
and bury its poisoned fang in your cruel
heel.
r,ts
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
HOLY WEEK.

There will be services in the Church of
the Redeemer during this week as follows:
Wednesday, a, ma 80 p. IN.
Thursday, 8 a. M 80 p. III.
Friday, IL a. m.-7.3O p. m.
Saturday Ga m.
At all Of these services there will be II
meditation on some portion of the Passion
Of our Blessed Lord. earnestly ask all my
people to watch with the Master during this
week in His Holy Temple, M we see Him
bearing our sins in His own body.
Ahec,ouatcly your pastor,
II. p, DAVENPORT.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
Nearly q Miracle,

Z. Asenith Hall, Binghamton, N. Y.
writes: II suffered for several months with
. dull pain through lef, lung and shoulders.
! lost my spirits, appetite and color, and
could with difficulty keep up all day. My
mother procured some Burdock Blood Bit
refs; took them az directed, and have felt
no pain, since first week after using them,
aad am now quite we'll" Price 81 90, trial
size 10 cents.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

--Usc THECARo BULLETIN perforated
scrstch,b ook, made of cslendered jute
MANILA, equally good for ink or pencil. For
sale, In three si1es at the Office. No. 2 and
3. Eve and ten cents each by the single one,
by the dozen or by the hundred; no varia'
ton In priccs.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
PERSONALS.

Judge John II. Mulkey and family ar.
rived homo again IN yesterday afternoons
train, after an absence Of week or two.
Mr.. Leonard, of the firm of Scott, Bird &
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
Lost.

II tho party who picked up the teh-dollar
bill, dropped by my daughter corner 9th
and Ohio levco Saturday. afternoon, will
return Il to me through post Office, no
steps will be taken. The party is known.
SAMUEL P. WHEELER.
~ Argus copy.-3t.
Receipt books, Cairo date line, perfora-
ted stub, suited to any business, manufac-
rod aad for sale at the Cairo Bulletin
flee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

MADE FROM HARMLESS MATERIALS, and
adapted TO the needs Of fading and falling
hair, Parkers Hair Bslsam has taken he
first rank a. an elegant and reliable hair
restorative.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
J. BURGER 4 BRO.

dollars charitable institution
provided ruy goods
1t
certain goods rdcuously impossible the
public incuty DO
obtaining
greatly
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
ovytv,AL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY


Notices. IN tn,A column. eight cents psr line for
arst And ave- eonts per limo each Subsequent inser-
iica. For one weak, 80 cents pot line. For one
month, 90 cents per line.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
Fell Down..

Mr.. Albert Anderson, York Street, Buff
falo, fell down stairs and severely bruised
his knee. A few applications of DR.. Thorn.
~ Electric Oil entirely cured him.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
Grand Easter Bali.

The Halliday Guards will give a grand
ball ct Hsrtman's hall on Easter Monday.
II will be TUE event Of the season.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Harry Nanny, r. English,
VIM. McEwen, VIM. Dewitt,
r. McGinnis. Jno. English:
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

SEND tor circular OF new style of Hopper
Scale with Leveling attachment. Borden,
Solleck d Co., st. Louis. (2)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

SKn0u's CoUaH and Consumption Cure
n sold by us on a guarantee. 1t cures con.
sumption. Paul g. Schulz, Agent. 8
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized - announce the name %
NDOLPH SNOBUDA NJ candidate Sor re-elee-
ton 10 the Office Vt Alderman the Fourth ward
at the ensuing city election.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

FKvKRs, and Intermittents Of all kinds
are speedily relieved and entirely cured by
using Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. (5)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

foR lame back, side or chest, use Shilohs
Porous Plaster. Price rs cents. Paul G
Schulz, Agent. 0
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04
ADVANTAGES WE HAV E:

merchandise supply
SECOND-We capital and prepared to buy
who always o the lookout.
these opportunities that we do
For
Mdesex
Chvi Suit for $3.50 worth $500
$1,000 Wedon sell goods
distinctly make small profit everything
You will be
obuy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-04

ueT Idll.
Captain John r. Thomas continues to
be actively engaged in pushing the Missis.
sippi river improvement schemes. II op.
portuni'y is offered, he will to-day
move to suspend the rules and pass the
bill recently reported by his committee
appropriating &6,sO0,00O for the improve
melt of the Mississippi. If this is not done
he will again ask unanimous consent to fix
day for the consideration of the bill.
Until yesterday only two of the sewers
had been opened but, since the river has
fallen rapidly since Sunday, ii is probable
that the others will be opened to day or to.
morrow Then what sipe water remains in
the low places will disappear rapidly, and
Lake Edwards, with its numerous fancy
boats and happy gatherings, will exist only
as pleasant picture in the minds of the
many young people who composed them
The little negro boy who was taken
sick with smallpox in the old Bumgard
house at the corner Of Seventeenth and
Poplar streets one day lust week. died yes
tcrday morning, and was buried under the
direction of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
to whom the remains were turned over by
Chief Myers for the city, The little boy
was brother of Henry Houston who was
the first victim of the disease in the old
rookery named.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-09-13
He Missed That

just before the Mich gan Third In
fantry ent, red upon the red-hot fight at
Far Oaks private II one of the COM
panies stepped fol ward to his Captain
and sad:
"Captain, are we going to sail in ?"
AZ expect We are.
"And some of us will get killed?"
"Like as not.
"Then Td ike to speak to the Chap
lain mil ute"
"Nhat for?"
al don't feel pre-, ared to die, Cap
tain."
But you can't leave your company.
You must take your chances, whet aer
You are prepared or not. That's what
you enlisted for"
eyes, s'pose 3d." drnwlei the man
as he crsned his neck to look for rrbeis
down in the woods; "and | was iast fool
enough 70 diskiver that Uncle Sam iidn t
care copper where went to after Id
been shot out Of his ser,iee! You bet
he doesn't get any more recruits from
our town till that pint is set led T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-09-13
a ALASTED EOoL.

The other morning., while the G1ffey
family were ut breakfast, letter was
handed to the head OF the family from
his ron. Marc Antony Guifey, who was
ct Cornell University.
"Ah!" said Old GnHay, as he opened
the letter, much excited, this will tell
us how Tony pass his graduating ex-
animation. hops my fears are not re-
alized."
"Oh, I guess Tony's oil right" said
Mrs. Guff.y, proudly.
Yes, ind ell 4" SAID the old man de-
lighte dly it is all right. Tony has
failed completely in all branches. He la
at the foot OF every class. How fortu-
nate T.
Fortunate, Mr.. Guffeyl"
'Exactly, my dear. ! have been tor
mented with the idea that our boy pos
sessed brains, and was therefore doomed
to suffer from envy. opposition and pow
erty. But, thank Heaven, there is nc
dancer, now, l see Our beloved son Is
exactly adapted for success and prosper.
ity in San Francisco. He has turned
out to be ID fool I"
And the good old couple mingled their
grateful tears over the blessed fact