davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
0SEPH STEAUS rs
l4I5 MAIN STREET.

lflO MAIN ~lkLEis
Not only 10 per cent. below cost not only 20 per
cent. below cost not only 80 pr cent. below cost,
but everything FAR enough below cost. 20 close out
the entire remainder of my stock. SO AS % avoid
the removal Of any goods from my old stand. 80.
l4l5 Main street, u my new store. Al 30j Broad
street. since beginning my great
CLOSING-OUT SALE At 1Il5 MAIN STREET
have sold Al immense quantity IL goods. huf
now make still greater reduction, L. bring n O. o
successful conclusion. Notice iae following cool,
and prices, which speak Tor tou-eiy,s:
100 dozen TOWELS at 3 &C.. worth lnc.. 81 d'hcn
at sc. worth ljc., smali lot al Toe. worth
5000 yards CALICO, in piece, If l DO yards
5000 patterns Of CALICO. in p.ece- Of 10 To 20
All choice r, 81 stylc best quality cALIcoEs reduced
LAC GK CAsHWERES AZ I2sc. worth 20c., dou-
ble-widih at 25c. worth 4uc.;
Fifty-cent CASHMERE now 30c.-has been III
this week ~ &C; - .
Have reduced our 75c. and IL CASHMERE 10 the
uniform price Of Doc;
BLSCk silks and BLACK and COLORED
SATINS II half their value;
BLACK and COLORED ALPACAS AZ one-third
Handsome styles LAWNS. warranted fast coors,
at Sc:
About 5000 yards LACEs, Of all widths aud
qualities, at A great sacrifice.
IS dozen handsome LACE COLLARS at 10, IS,
90. rs, SOC, and up 10 u:
GLOVES, CORsETs. LADIES and chill
DREN'S HOSE at unhear1-of prices;
MEMS hUZE SHIRTS ~ zoe, and one lot a.
35c. worth at least jOc.; -
An excellent heavy, yard-widc, fne BROWN
SHEGrING al 64c.
In looking for the great harHns am offering dO
not be mised as 10 being ~ the right place. Look
carefully for my name and No.--JOSEPH
STRAUSS. l4l5 Main -treet-where every article
in stock Is being offered al sacrifice and there ar,
BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY.
fiy 2B-eOdl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

The many friends OF James A. Cowardin,
the veteran editor Of the Richmond Dis
patch, will regret to hear that he is exceed
ingly i'll at the Healing Springs, with little
hope of recovery. Mr.. Cowardin is now
an old man; has been in feeble health for
two or three years, and his sands OF life are
welnigh run out. He was always an
amiable, well-tempered, genial man, who
had the faculty OF making friends OF all
who came in contact with him. We should
be happy to know that even brief respite
from the sentence passed upon all that is
mortal may be afforded to him.-Lynchburg
Iirninian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

A COMING MARRIAGE.-The Boston Her
aid says the announcement OF the engage
ment In marriage OF Mr.. William Henry
Hurlbut, the distinguished editor Of the
New York World, has surprised his many
acquaintance, who had thought him vowed
to life Of cclibacy. The lady is Mrs. Mary
Neal Sherwood, OF Portland, Me-, sistcr-in-
law Of Mrs. John Sherwood, two Of whose
daughters VIII be led to the altar before she
becomes Mrs. Hurlbut.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

MARRIAGE OF A LADY MISSIONARY TO IA.
PAN, FORMERLY OF PAGE COUNTY.-Siy
years ago Miss Florence Pitman, u daugh-
ter OF Lawrence Pitman, Esq, OF Page
county, sailed for Japan as missionary 70
the people OF that land. On the 10th OF last
May she was married In the city OF Toxic
TO Mr.. James Mcdonald Gardiner, OF New
York city. The ceremony was performed
by Bishop Williams, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Blanchet and Rev. Mr.. Shaw, chaplain OF
the British Legation. Courier.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

THE COALITION MEETING IN KING WILL
LIAM COUNTY West Point Star. 1.-The
Readiusters and Republicans met in mass
meeting at King William Courthouse on
Monday last to elect delegates to the Fred
ericksburg Convention. There was happy
mixture OF white and colored, In which the
latter largely predominated. There were
about eight white men in the meeting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
DOCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS,
III ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA,
OPEN FOR VISITORS JUNE lsT.
CAPACITY, 1000 GUESTS.
CHARGES:

(HANGEb.
Per on
Per month (of thirty days) 80 90
Two months or more each. 80 90
Take branch railroad at Goshen, Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. for springs. Only thirty-fye min
utes ride Through beautiful and picturesque val
ley to the great fountain Of health. The entire
premises have undergone thorough and complete
repairs, placing the property as second 10 no
watering-place in this country. A home for the
Invalid. Amusements of every description for
those seeking recreation and pleasure. Fine hunt
ing and fishing. cordial Virginia welcome will
be extended 10 all and everything possible done 10
make our guests comfortable, satisfied, and happy.
EUGENE G.. PEYTON,
my l-3m General Manager.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
MILITARY NOTICES.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY "C,-,
FIRST REGIMENT VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS. I
II ASSEMBLE AT REGIMENTAL \
for drill. hi
u. Members having blankets and knapsacks VI
IN their possession win turn them In to the Quar-.
termaster-Sergesnt at once.
Ill. Members who Intend 10 20 10 the Sprins,
wfththe company viii come prepared to settle foI
their proportion OF the expenses.
W. .. DAVIS, Captain.
" 25-2t Y. HALL, Orderly Sergeant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
The Egyptian Question.

Field-Marshal MURAr HALsTEAD, Of the
Cincinnati Commercial, who has travelled
IN Europe, land no doubt In Africa aIso,)
lays down the law rs follows:
"The special fact Of general interest in
he Egyptian war Is that on the one side
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
my l4-3I
COBB'S ISLAND, VA,
~ THE ONLY SEASIDE RESORT IN
VIRGINIA.

The finest and safest Of surf-bathing.
Ocean, channel, and shark. fishing and snipe-
shooting.
Terms. ~ per day, s12 per week, $40 PEI
Route from Old Point by steamer Northampton
70 Cherrystone every Monday, "Wednesday, and
Friday: The Baltimore and Washington steamers
make close connection with the Northampton.
address J. r. SPADl,
Lem. Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE IN DYs-
PEPsIA.-Dr. A. jenkins, Great Falls, n
H., says: 81 have prescribed it, and can
testify to its seemingly almost specific vir.
tues in cases OF dyspepsia, nervousness,
and morbid vigilance or wakeiulness."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
FANCY GOODS.

CTEVENS, PREVIOUS TO PUTTING
~ IN FALL STOCK. WILL CLOSE CERTAIN
DUCEMENTS:
4 lS-PIECE CHAMBER SETS, with Jar, reduced
from so to $3.50;
l I3-PIECE CHAMBER SET, with Jar, reduced
from SLID TO SO:
10-PIECE CHAMBER SET, with Jar, reduced
1 IS-piECE FRENCH SET, with Jar, reduced
from 5000 to So;
l l0-PlECE QUEEN ANNE SET e. Celeste y,
reduced from $3.50 to 81;
10-PlECE ROME SET, reduced from 81 3 to 80
10-PIECE GAME SET, reduced from 80 to 81
l0-PIECE ETRUSCAN SET (Black), reduced
from 1915 to So;
lO-PIECE DAISY SET, reduced from 1925 L.
$3.50; l0-PIECE ENGLISH SET (dam-
aged), reduced from $3.50 10 1913; / To-
PIECE ETRUSCAN SET (Bluc), reduced from
1915 to 70: l l0-PIECE IVY SET, reduced
from 50 20 $3.50:
COMBINATION JAR TIN SETS, reduced from
1925 So:
3 COMBINATION JAR TIN SETS Black, re-
duced from 80 10 1928;
COMBINATION JAR TIN SET (damaged), re-
duced from $3.50 to 1925;
3 6-GALLON WATER-COOLERS reduced from
1880 TO $3.50;
so MEXICAN nAMMOCKs, reduced from ~ to
$3.50;
rs CRETONNE FANS, reduced from 81 to Use.
200 JAPANESE PARASOLS, reduced from Is 10
l0c.; $50 JAPANESE PARASOLS, reduced
from 20, 25, 35 to l5c.: lot of EBONY and
SATIN FRAMES, reduced 10 one third their
value. Catalogues mailed free TO any address.
~ 10 STEVENS, sos Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
SIMMER RESORTS.

WARN SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY,
w VA, ARE NOW OPEN AND READY TO
RECEIVE VISITORS. Descriptive pamphlets to
John Blair. druggists Richmond, or of the pro-
pretor. This Is the most delightful warm sulphur
bath Temperature, SO degreesl In the world.
ap 30-3m JOHN l.. EUBANK.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

MANCHESTER, July 81, 1852.
MANCHESTER LODGE, No. IA, a
. " - A. ~ +; and A; M;-Bre,hren: You are~x
the Lodge on FRIDAY, July 2sth instsnt,/ w
NJ AZ O'Clock 10 lay the cornerstone of the Fifth
Street Methodist chapel.
Brethren OF sister lodges are invited TO meet with
US. ny order OF the Worshipful Master, WILLIAM
X: WEisIGEk. j. Is. Walden,
VZI-2tS Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
old POINT COMFORT, VA.
HIGEIA HOTEL

HYGEIA HOTEL
situated 100 yards from Fort Monroe. Open all
the year. Equal to any hotel In the United States.
Surroundings unsurpassed. Bathing, boating, fish,
ng,and driving specially attractive. Pre-eminenty
a resort for southern people. Terms less for equal
accommodations than any resort In the country
Climate free from malaria, and for insomnia truly
won derfu In Its soporhc effect. send for circular
describing hygienic advantages. etc.
HARRISON PHEBUS,
my l4-3m Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

ED- Faded articles Of all kinds restored
to their original beauty by Diamond Dyes.
Perfect and simple. Ten cents at ali drug
gkts'.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
MEETINGS..

VNHE MEMBERS OF OLD DOMINION
L COUNCIL, No. 3l6, A. l.. OF H., are re-
quested 10 attend regular meeting at Druids Hall,
corner Of Seventeenth aud Main streets, on THIS
friday EVENING ut O'Clock. Members OF
sister Councils are invited TO attend.
by order Of the Commander.
JAMES L. RIDDICK,
jy 2S-ltt Secretary
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

LOST

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL BE
LOST I'm closing out our stock OF goods we
have made up our minds to make the above sacri-
fee, hence have marked down the prices OF every
thing. We mean what we say, EVERY DOL
LARS WORTH OF GOODS MUST BE SOLD
OUT BEFORE OCTOBER Dist. We have an
ENORMOUS STOCK yet on hand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
PAINTINGS, ENGRAvINGS, &C.

HAVE REOPENED MY GALLEK1
l. WITH FINE ASSORTMENT OF
STEEL ENGRAVINGS,
OLEOGRAPHs, and
COL0RED PHOTOGRAPHS,
which viii compare In quality and price with any
house IN the country; Also, q hne COLLECTION oi
BiRTHDAY-CARDs, and ALBUMS.
by 10 PH0rOGRAPH-FRAMES tpolished),
from zac. upwards.
Free exhibition daily, and all are invited. Cali
and examine the ART GALLERY.
l.. LEWIS,
y2l No. 9t2 Main street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
SOLD BY ALL JOBBERS.

PRODUCTION DOUBLED IAGAINDOUDLED
ffe i-eOdl2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
DRY GOODS, &c.

.~~~|--|~-~--'s-
A GREAT CRY!
DOWN WITH DRY GOODS
SPRING GOODS BELOW COST
SUMNER GOODS BELOW COST
FALL GOODS BELOW COST
WINTER GOODS BELOW COST
ALL GOODS BELOW COST
At
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28

Our country friends will please forgive US II
their orders are not filed as promptly as hereto
fore, as our store is crowded daily with customers
buying goods at the extremely low prices at which
We are selling. Don't send for samples, but order
at once, as we are selling out very fast
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TDOwN THEY GO
PRICES LOWER THAN EVER.

THE BOTTOM REACHED AT LAST.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
SEWING-TIIREAD.

TIE PEOPLE APPRECIATE MERIT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-28
LEVY BROTHERS
MT FAREWELL TO HIGH PRICES

1917 and 1919 Main street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

BAGAssE, which is sugar-cane after the
juice has been extracted, seems likely, acs
cording to the New Orleans City Item, to be
added to the list of substances used in the
manufacture of paper. 1t has heretofore
been something worse than worthless to the
planters, but Mr.. Ramage of Parkersburg,
w. Va, who has been experimenting with
1t, writes that sit contains profitable guam
tity of cellulose of excellent quality, suitable
for the manufacture Of all fine white and
colored papers," and he advises the estab-
lishment of paper mills in the vicinity OF SUI
gar mills where the bagasse itself is produced.
So far as the raw material is concerned, the
supply in sugar producing State like Lou
isiana is almost without limit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THESE Britishers are the biggest braggarts
Here's the Pail Mall Gazette boasting that
Mclean, who undertook the assassination
of the Queen, is the shabbiest, dirtiest and
most disreputable of assassins." This en-
deavor to rob our own Guiteau of the premi-
UNI ribbon in the three qualities mentioned,
will meet, as it deserves, unanimous ex-
preston of contempt in every civilized cline.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

SENATOR BROWN has found in a pile OF
waste papers in the Georgia capitol base
ment, papers vouching for the Indebtedness
of the United States to Georgia for defend
ing the frontier against the Indians from
1895 to 1918, and expects to collect the bill.
Is there any person, place or thing in the
United States that hasn't claim against
the general government?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

A NASHVILLE reporter undertook TO talk
with Is members of the legislature relative
to the political situation in Tennessee, but
as 65 of them had hopes of gubernatorial
nomination, and the 10 others looked for
ward to congres sional honers, they believed
that the least said was the soonest mended,
and the reporter did not gain much informa-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

Nor only have the conscientious st. Louis
dealers of oleomargarine taken to making
butter from hog fat, but in order to do it
with as little suffering as possible to the hog
for which these dealers may be held respon-
sible, they take the fat from hogs that have
died in natural way, and can hold nobody
accountable for their death.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE principal export of this country to
Bremen is cotton, the export of which in
1880 was 5,966,s66. Next in the list is oil
valued at S., 135, 300. Tobacco is next, vail
ued at s3,49S, 2o3. Lard, bacon, Indian
corn and furs follow next in order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE total value of goods imported from
Lyons, France, in 1881 was 81, 942, 200. Of
this s9,590,092 was in silk and velvet piece
goods, leaving less than $1,000, 900 to be dis
tributed over the long list of other goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

ANOTHER death in the Garfield family
the eighth since the generals Inauguration
10 months or SO ago-occurred at Hiram,
Friday, when the mother of DIR. Boynton,
the only sister of Eliza Garfield, died, aged
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE New York State board of health re-
port the result of analysis of many common
articles of food, showing that fraud is COM
mon enough, but that authorizations posi-
lively dangerous to health are few.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

Wool is the most important product OF
New Zealand. Last year its exports of this
article were S15, 100000. This year its wool
clip is estimated at over 100000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE Nation regards the widespread belief
In the West that Jesse James has gone
straight to heaven as ga touching indication
of the general softening of religious doc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

LET there be stair play all around to the
government and the accused" So the attor-
ney general refers to the election frauds tri-
ais in South Carolina. The sentiment is
Just and will find hearty response.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

Wool heads the list of our importations
from Russia. Next comes iron, followed by
bristles, of which 179, 1874 were imported last
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27
FRED N. DOW. Secretary.

industrial and commercial products at Rome
In 1885. Going?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27
Custom Clothing
DEPARTMENT.

The large increase OF business
i'm this department of our store,
since OEIr removal from Middle
street, stands proof that to-day
we ave showing the finest styles
and giving most excellent fits iBa
gentseEBexs's fine clothing TO meas
UFc.
A choice lime of imported Over
c0nEings, Suisings and PanfalOOn-
ings is now open and, am inspec-
ton OF same invited. BY Our
system of cutting we positively
guarantee "a fit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27
notwithstanding
DEPARTMENT..

GAatiemcR Intending TO ptsr-
chase Spring Suit, Over Sack err
PanIaEGOns, made up ready for
immediate wear, shOEsd not fail
to inspect the large and carefully
selected assortment of fine, me-
dunn and low priced Clothing,
which we are aOW showing 10 the
trade. we are sole nsannfactsEr.
ers OF AL Clothing sold by las, and
our prices compare fagOFabiy
with all competing houses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE Boston Traveller corrects the popular
and fallacious opinion that contract OF
marriage made in jest, through either an
ecclesiastical or legal official, is binding,
and that the parties thereto are just as much
husband and wife in the eyes of the world
as though the contract was entered upon de-
liberately and solemnly. 1t declares that
the principle of the common law, as laid
down for years in the highest courts OF Eng
land and America, as well also every phase
of common sense, is opposed to such an alb
surdity. This, it is to be remembered, Is
Solely on the ground that the ceremony has
been performed in jest, and when both par
ties interested so understood it. The ratih-
cation of a contact so made is a question
not under consideration at present, but that
1t may be made legal, if so desired, by the
assent or agreement of both parties, is not at
all improbable. As to contracts made in
jest, whether pertaining to marriage or
merchandise, the law is the same, and is
summed up briefly in these words: TO
make contract birding, it must be real
and genuine, and not something done In
mere sport" The Traveller quotes numer-
Gus judicial decisions to sustain its asser-
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

THE four days. session of the sd annual
Mormon conferences in Salt Lake City,
which adjourned on Sunday the 9th inst,
was prolific in speeches relating to the per
secution and perseverance of the saints, but
the actual business that was done related
chiefly to the sending out of missionaries.
Four were "called and sustained to Great
Britain; nine to the United States; two to
Germany; two to Holland; one to the Sand
witch Islands; three to New Zealand; one to
Mexico; three to Ireland SOTO the San Juan
settlements; two to Arizona; Is to the San
Luis valley, Colorado; one to Idaho and two
to station in Utah. IT is understood that
the missionaries to neighboring terrific
ries are in fact managers of colonies to be
planted wherever foothold can be had.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL a7.
and commun-

We do not read anonymous and oommun-
cations. The name and address of the writ are in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for pblics-
tion but as a guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, PORTLAND,
Thursday, June 18th, 1882,
AZ IL a,cIncE A M

For the purpose of nominating candidate for Gov
ernor and four candidates for Representatives in
Congress, to be supported at the September Elec-
kion: and to transact any other business that may
properly come before it.
The basis of Representation will be as follows
each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate, and for each seventy-ive votes cast
for the Republican Candidate for Governor in 1880
an additional delegate and for a fraction of forty
votes, In excess of seventyye votes, an additional
delegate.
The State Committee will be inSession in the Re-
sspton room of the City Hsll, at nine o'clock on
the morning of the convention, for the purpose OF
receiving the credentials of delegates.
All citizens of Maine, whatever may heretofore
have been their party affiliations, who believe in
the purity of the ballot and honesty in its count; in
popular government unobstructed by Executive
usurpations; in independent and honest judi
eiary whose Judges shalt not be exposed to the as
saults of partizan hatred and revenge; in safe and
sound currency for the people; in a reasonable en-
oourasement and development of our industries,
and protection of our Laborers against the cheap
absr of Europe, by wise and judcious laws; in ef-
sisnt measures for the encouragement of American
shipping and ship building in popular education;
In temperance; in an economical, just and efficient
administration of public affairs are cordially in
vted unite with the Republicans Of the State in
seleoting delegates to this Convention.
Per Order Republican State Committee.
VIM. p. FRYE, Chairman.
FRED N DOW Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-27

Ladies looking for bargains in
New Spring Hosiery are invited to
examine the three lots we shall
offer Wednesday Morning, April
26th, at "A, so and 81 cents.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-22
A French ROgue's Trick.

Colonel CASTOR, u. S. A." stopping at
the continental Hotel" Paris, called at
a jewelry shop in that city and left some
articles for repair; then he came and
bought silver cigarette case, paying in
both instances the amout due. Then he
decided upon buying bandeau and
necklace of diamonds valued at $4,000,
which he locked up in little leathern
bag that he had brought with him. At
ter figuring on the value few minutes
during which time customer in big
Overcoat entered and looked at, but did
not buy, some sleeve buttons-the Colonel
presented his check for the amount due
on the diamonds. The lady, in charge
of the shop, refused to take the check,
and he said he would go and draw the
money himself, which he did, leaving
the bag in charge of the lady. She took
the precautiOn to feel of its contents,
and much to her relief recognized the
peculiar form of the diamond bandeau
and the stones of the necklace within.
She waited until nightfall, and as her
customer did not return, she cut open
the bag. To her CONSERVATION she found
that it contained nothing but some bits
of wood and wire formed in the shape of
the bandeau, and string of glass beads
that did duty for the necklace. The Gus
toner in the big OvercOat who came to
look at the sJeeve-buttOns had probably
managed to change the bags. The sharp
thieves have not been caught.