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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20

AT one time" says the New Free
Press Of Vienna, speaking Of the
Russian Gar, when Alexander re-
sided as heir-apparent in the Anitoh.
koff Palace, he sought for popularity
with youthful zeal; but all that seems
to be past. The burden of the crown
keeps down his energies, and the fear
Of . revolution banishes him from So.
ciety. Nobody knows what he wants,
and perhaps he does not know himself.
Two years and half he has now held
the soeptre, six months ago he was
crowned; and yet, speaking Of Russia
we might almost be persuaded to inn
itate the Emperor Nicholas when he
spoke about France. AS If there were
no King at Paris, Nicholas never men.
toned Louis Philippe, but spoke only
OF his Ministers. y Since
the coronation nothing has changed;
the remembrance Of il gives rise 10
the thoughts Of no reform, and no
higher will has attempted to bring
light into Russia's situation among
the European powers. The Emperor
went to Copenhagen, and optimistS
accompanied the journey with the
hope that at the Court Of his father,
In law he would learn TO know that q
constitutional monarch lives happier
and safer than an absolute ruler whose
people vehemontly demand reform,
The heart of optism is large as the
world. but its brains are as small as a
nutshell. - Alexander Ill. is
a mystic figure to the Russian people
"a masked form which now and then
appears for one short moment, then
again disappears in the darkness Of
a remote residence, difficult Of access,
and invisible to the outside world
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20

Fifty years ago Goethe predicted
the building Of the Suez canal, and
stated that England would take pos
session of it when finished. In one Of
his novels, Alexander Dumas predio-
ed the construction Of the Panama
canal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
Non.Residenf NolIce.

No. 50B-In the Chancery Court Of Shelly
county, Tennis NJ Lewis, By next friend.
eto. W Mason Hines OF al.
IT appearing from affidavit and Sheriff.
! return In this cause that the defendant
August Hines Is a resident OF the State OF
Mississippi and non. resident Of the State Of
Tennessee.
II Is therefore ordered that he make his
By county, In Memphis, Tenn, on or before
the first Monday in December, 1855, and plead /.
answer or demur to compliments bill or the
same will be taken for confessed as TO him
and set for hearing ex-parte; and that copy
Of this order be published once WeeE, for
four successive weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This the LIST day Of November. 1883.
A eopy-Attest;
R. ]. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By M Bradley, d. O. 4 NJ,
\ M Heath, sol, for comppt. IS SO O. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20

The PUBLIC LEDGE job
Printing Office and Bindwy is
nopo located al IL Union street and
ready for all business Offering,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
Trustee,s sale.
Monday, December rs, 1883,

NlINuu OF trust uotu NlNuN W Nlt Neus
ID ruary 20, 1880, Of record In the Registers
office Of Shelby county, In Book lSl, page As,
l will sell en-
Monday, December Is, 1883,
IN front Of the courthouse door. between 70
o'clock m. and o'clock ,. M, TO the highest
bidder, for cash, the following lot Of ground
lying and being In the city Of Memphis,
Tennessee, to-Wit; The southeast corner and
part oflot No. 81 AS laid of on the map Of said
city lat the northeast intersection Of Chlcka-
saw and Auction streets on which stands q
one story frame cottage. Said LOTS bounded
as follows; Beginning at the Intersection Of
ChiokasaW and Auction Streets thence north
with the east side Of Chickasaw street 81 feet
" inches; thence east and parallel with
Auction street 50 feet; thence southwardly
and parallel with OhickaIaW street 81 feet
Y inches 10 Auction street and thence to the
Equity Of redemption waived, and the
title believed 10 DO good, but l will sell and
'VSs sS wv METOALF. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
s;.THuRSlAY. NOV. "a. l8a3...
1857 Prizes, $4,000
Whole Tickets, 81. Half Tickets, 81,
u TInkafa. $40. 65 Tiokafa. sim.

Remit money or Bank Dram in Letter, or
send By Express. DON'T SEND BY REGIS-
TERED LETTER OR P0Sr0FFICE Or
DER, until further notice. ORDERS Of IS
expense. .Addrols all orders to j. ]. DOUG
LAS, Louisville, XIV. 1b5xxxviiilb5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
Nv Cole, Ida Darragh, Rene Nj
ready, Cons Millar, Dean Adams
STAGES OF THE RIVERS.

Memphis-l4 feet G inches on the
gauge, or Is feet 8 inches above low water
mark, decline Of inches during the past
"a hours.
! Pittsbdrs--S feet inches, and sta
tionary.
Cincinnati-l5 feet, a decline of 10
1ouisyille-7 feet l inch, and sta
tionary.
Eyansville-l2 feet . inches, decline
Of 10 inches.
Cairo 20 feet ? inches, decline Of
10 inches.
81. Louis-lO feet 2 inches decline Of G
inches.
yieksburg-2l feet l inch decline
Of inches.
Nashville--7 feet 6 inches decline of
20 inches.
Chattanooga feet, and stationary.
Shreyeport-ll feet 10 inches, a decline
4 inches.
Fort Smith
Little ROck-7 feet, a decline of 2
inches,
st. Francis river is rising slowly.
White river is falling, but at good
boating stage
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20

The PUBLIC LEDGER JOB
Printing C6ice and Biadery IS
noso located at II Union street and
ready for all business Offering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20

81 FINLEY. Ticket Agent.
A STEVENS, Pass. Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
HIYER INTELLIGENCE,
~ loATs llAvIsa Io-DAr.

U" HOAIs IAAfIhI IV-IAt.
For 81 Francis river, Macroady.. 8 p N
. ArkansAw river, Ida DarrAgh, 5 D m
" Niclxsburg, + W Cole..a.....6p m
/" New Orleans, HenryFrank. .....5 p m
~ Now Orleans. w p Halliday. g D N
" New Orleans, BelleShreyepQrt.5 D m
Cincinnati, Cons Millar.,,.,,,.5 d m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-20
BOATS LKAvINo TOMORROW,

7 n OsceoiAi OahomA"..,....,,,...".o y d
AW ARRIvxD.
Steamer Piasa. Ohio river
Cons Millar. Cincinnati
" Z w Cole, Yicksburg
" r r Springer, New Orleans
" City Yicksburg, st Louis
"a I" d o Fogel, st Louis
DEPARTED.
Steamer Kate Adams. Arkansaw City
" james Lee, Friars Point
."rt COahomA, Osce0la
City Vicksburg, Vicksburg
A." DC Fogel, Yieksburg
III - 4 r Springer Cincinnati
IN PORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my dear, said the venerable keeper of a
country store to ti1nid little girl whose head
scarcely came up to the counter mo my dear,
haven't any red flannel, bnt we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses y Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite as WELL the child went away in search of the
article she wanted
"Have you BEFSON, s CAPcINE PLAsTERs,' y
asked gentleman of certain drcggist whose
name could be given were it desired Il am trou.
bled just now with touch of my old friend, the
lumbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to 20
the spot almost as soon as it touches the skim.
Not at present" replied the druggist genially
but we have lots of plasters just as good, There
| is Alcock's the Capsicum and others-won't one
of them do just as wells"
my dear sir, retorted the gentleman, with q
slight show of temper. Il say nothing against
those articles, but am business man, and al
wsys ask for precisely what want and for moth
ing else. may enlighten yoH, however, when
say that sometime ago, for another disease, OF
which the Capeine has since cured me, tried all
those you mention, with no sppreciable benefit
They are inefficient, every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors of some of them being
this that they make plasters with similar sound
| ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
they are the same thing. Experience taught me
The difference. III go to the in your line
Good day"
Be on your guard against limitations. The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut clearly in the
middle of the plaster. All others are impositions
seabury Il Johnson, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
ADVICE no morHERs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecihing. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant TO the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb-2S- m-W-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
LOST FAITH IN PHYSICIANS

There are innumerable instances where
cures have been effected by Seevill's Sar-
saparilla. or blood & Liver syrup, for all
diseases of the blood, when the patient
had been given -p by physicians. 1t is
one of the best remedies ever offered to
the public, and as il is pr pared with the
greatest care, as a specific for certain di-
seuses. it is no wonder that it should be
more effectual than hastily written and
carclessly prepared prescriptions. Take
ScoyilPs Blood and Liver Syrup for all
disorders arising from impure blood. II
$ endorsed by leading professional men.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
ON THIRTY DAYS, TRIAL

The Voltaie Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality and kindred troubles.
guaranteeing speedy aud complete restora-
ton of health and manly yigor. Address
as ahove.-N. B No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec % d.w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
A RUN ON A DKUc sroRE.

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Hartz & Balm
sens for Trial Bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
aud Colds. All persons affected with
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can get Trial Bottle of this
great remedy free. by calling at above
Drug Store. Regular size $1.00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
FRon THE PROUD STANDPOINT

of superior style, the languid city bean
ty surveys the imaginary physical short
comings OF her rustic female cousin. Yet
If the latter possess q finer set of teeth, rs
she probably does if she uses S0Z0D0NI
aud the metropolitan belle does not, thai
striking contrast so much in hor favor en-
ables her to turn the tables with ven
gence. PeaFly teeth are better thar
''stvlp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

Hale's Honey of Horehound charms
away a cough, cold, or influenza without
any bad effect.
Pixies Tooihacht Drops cure in one
minute.
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. Take no 9TH
er. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, headache
losses, and all weakness OF
Generative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
6 for S5.-At druggists, or Aliens Phar-
macy. 315 Filst Ave. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
Rocunsrna, NY. March 80, 1888.

NVIINVII FLVNINIIIV NOIIIPVHy
GENTLEMEN-Asa rule | do not be
lieve in giving testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help others prompt mt
to add mine to your list. Your Still
wells Specific aud "Specifc Pills
consider the most valuable remedy of the
age for the cure of all kidney and livei
troubles. And when l ind a medicine
that has so mnch merit as yours | canno
retain from recommending it TO all who
suffer from those complaints. l have
taken great pleasure in commenting it tt
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. Today feel rs strong and wei
as [ ever did in my life, Many thanks tt
your timely aid.
Yours Very Truly,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

O. Grotjan, the druggist, is always
wide-awake to business and spare no pains
to secure tie best of every article in his
line He has secured the agency for
Kemps Balsam for Consumption, Coughs
Colds; Asthma, Bronchitis and all affec-
tons of the throat and lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Price soc aud 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medicafwonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chifblains, corns, letter. chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions. guaran-
teed TO cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

The Noltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich,
offer to send DR.. Dyes Noltaic Belt and
Appliances on trial, for thirty days, to
men young or old afflicted with nervous
debility, lost vitality, and kindred trou-
bles.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
Yours Very Truly,
y, NVlNVIIIA.
Prop. Rochester Rubber Stamp Works
Rochester. n. \.

What will Browns Iron BitterS curei
il will cure Heart Disease Paralysis,
Dropsy Kidney Disease Consumption
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism and similar dis
eases. Its wonderful curative yower is
simply because it purifies and enriches
the blood, thus beginning at the founda
ton and by building up the system, drives
out all disease. For the peculiar troubles
to which iadies are subject it is invalua-
bic 1t is the only preparation of iron
that does not color the teeth and cause
headache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
He may Well he Lnvful.

TOPEKA. Kans., May 10, 1881.
II. II. WARNER & Co.: S5rs-After 10
years of unmitigated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease | finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure d. B. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

Trains No. Z, 8, 9 and 10 are Maquoketa Branch.
Trains aud 4 Accommodation for oxford Juue-
.iou; aud :, Passenger, for Celmar.
Flying Dutchman" leaves Rock Island 545 u.
m. arrives ut 800 p n.; arrives Dubuque 1890 Il.
w leaves ,03 D. M arrives at st. Paul .: 35 p.
m leaves 5 rs a. In. arrives Minneapolis 1910 p.
m leaves Gt4 90 n. IN.
" ID. w. HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
PAT ENT S.

eign Patents, Washington, d. C. All business
connected with patents, whether before the Patent
Office or the Courts, promptly attended TO- No
charge made unless paten. is secured. Send for
ircular. api-s1n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
TIE MAGNEToN APPLIANCE CO.,


NoTE-Send one dollar in postage stamps or
currency lin letter at our risk with size OF shoe
usually worn, and try pair of our Magnetic IT.
soles, and he convinced OF the power residing in
our other Magnetic Appliances. Positively nc
cold feet when they are worn or money refunded
sept-2S dwly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
BURLINGTON ROUTE !"
0chicago, eurIIngton 3 Quincy e aiIroad.)
GOING EAsT AND WEsT.

Elegant Day Coaches, Parlor Cars, with Reclin
ing Chairs lseats freel. Smoking cars VIII Re-
yoistng Chairs Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
the famous Q. D q @ Dining Cars run daily TO and
prom chicago & Kansas City, Chicago g. Council
IBiuffs, Chicago & Des Moiues. Chicago, ST. Jos
lseph, Atchison q Topeka. Only through line be
tween Chicago, Lincoln & Denver Through cars
between Indianapolis 4 Council Bluffs via Peoria
All connections made 10 Union Depots It Is
Finest Equipped Railroad. In tn,
r. i POTTER RI Vioa- prorlk md fn,sl a.-..-.-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
cHirAGn. MINIATURES 4 ri. PAuL.

ROCK ISLAND TRAINS.
leaves So. S:15am ArriAes. 49,. 6:25 p m
11:l5pm = - 5:l5 a m
IT, a. Accom- so Ill F." .....- .1o:45 IN
DAVENPORT TRAINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20
mar-S0-d-tues-weow
CHICAGO LADIES SEMINARY,

Full courses of study. Art Music. Ancient and
Modern Languages. Emil Liebling, Director of
Music Home comforts in boarding department.
MISS GREGG, Principal, Is and II Sheldon St,
Chicago, His. ang- a3-f1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

Though skakenin every joint and fiber with fe-
yer and agne, or bilious remittant, the system
may yet be freed from the malignant virus with
Hostctter's Stomach Bitters. Protect the system
against it with this benefcent ani-spasmodic,
which is furthermore supreme remedy for liver
complaint, constipation, dyspepsia. debility, fheu-
matsm, kidney troubles and other ailments.
For sale by all Druggists and dealers generally.
nov-14-eod&wtY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

n0v13-dttl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-20

, The use Of the term
"ShOrt Line" in connection
with the corporate name OF
a greFt road, conveys an
idea Of just what Is requir-
ed by the travelling public
n Short Line, Qnics Time
and the Best OF uccOmmo-
dations-ail of which are
II railway in America.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-09
WATSON OORFEssEs.
The Robbed" Paymaster Acknowl-
edges His Crime.
Special Dispatch 10 TIE BEE.

Special Dispatch 10 The BEE.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May g.
Quite sensation was created In this
city to-day by the confession of Major
Wasson, the paymaster alleged to
have been robbed of 1924. .0C0 on q
train near Fort Worth, that the
whole thing was fraud to cover his
short account with the government
WATSON is now at these quarters
under arrest, having failed to obtain a
clew to the robbers. WATSON
was ordered here to turn over the
balance of the funds In his hands to
Chief Psymsster Terrill and settle his
accounts. The examination by Col.
Terrill, exhibited shortages Of about
So, 500. WATSON confessed this de-
felt, but claimed to have made up the
amount and had been robbed of $24,.
900. Further questioned he finally
made q clean breast of the whole
affair, that he had put up the job to
cover his evil doings. He was i'm
medlately placed under arrest
at headquarters with scanty
supply Of the necessaries and heavily
guarded by soldiers. II Is said biz
Iowa bondsmen are good for the in
debtedness to the government, So 500
He has designated the hiding place OF
the remaining $lS. 800 and the fiji ,ers
went for 1t. The list of officers for
court martial have been made for the
trial, which will occur quite soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-09
PAUPER EMIGRATION.
Special Dispatch TO THE BEE.

WASHINGTON, May S,-As a result
of inquiries made at the state depart
ment to-day, it has been learned that
the subject of Governor Buffers re.
cent letter to Secretary Folger viz,
pauper emigration from ireland, has
for some months been under consider.
alton In that department. A number
of reports relating thereto have been
received, and among the most inter
esting Is one from Consul General
Merit, of London, giving the results
of investigation made at his request
in March last by the United States
consuls In Ireland. The courts gen
orally agree that the distress
prevailing at present is not exception.
al In Its character, and that the
published accounts to the contrary are
exaggerated. In the poorer agrlcul.
tural districts the situation of the
pessantiy Ia miserable, and abject
poverty is the rule, but sad as It Is, 1t
has been the same for years and has
become the normal condition of life.
The prospects for amelioriatlon of
the present condition In the imme.
dlate future are most discouraging.
1t is altogether unlikely that the gov.
ernment will shortly commence pub.
lie works to give employment to the
people, as the policy settled upon is
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-09
HOAxING HALIFAX.
A Dynamite Expedition Fitted
Out by Some BnterpriS-
ing Detective,
And Shipped Post Haste to
the Frightened Cana
dams.
Tho Soarc at Halifax.

special Dispatch to INN BEE.
HALIFAX, May S.-Owing to the
startling letter Of warning from Sir
John Mcdonald, q number Of special
policemen were sworn In for service
about the government house, pro-
vinclal building and other points.
Last night the provincial and coast
office buildings we're watched by two
policemen of the city force, detailed
for that duty, besides the regular
night watchmen. The policemen on
duty at night throughout the city
were ordered not to take "relief 4"
early In the morning, as Gus.
tomsry, and those who go off duty at
3 a. III. are, until further instructions,
to remain on their beats until G.
The cause of selecting Halifax as the
spot for Fenian action Is evidently ow-
ing to It's prominence as q military
station. From what can bs learned as
to the source of information which
alarmed the authorities, 1t appears 1t
was O detective at the recent Land
League conference at Philadelphia,
who had instructions to report any.
thing of Importance. 1t Is affirmed
this detective communicated to the
governor general or to the British gov.
ernment that the day of Brady's exc.
cution was to be signal for q com.
bined attempt to revenge whenever
and wherever an opportunity might
offer. Gen. Sir Patrick Nc.
Dougall, commander of tho Brit.
ish forces In America, stated the
contents of the letter received
by Lieutenant Governor Archibald
was almost the same as telegraphed
last night, but the statement that two
suspicious vessels sailed from B ostou
for Halifax he was not made aware of.
He stated circumstance short time
ago led him to order extra sentry at
the large powder magazine at point
Pleasant Park, bat further than this
he had not strengthened the guards
there or at other places In the city.
The reposter mentioned the fact oil
tCrpedoes being carried by vessels re-
ferred to, Sir Patrick replied that lin.
Ing the harbor with these dangerous
explosives ould be undertaken almost
at any time without detection. Even
now the hsrbor may be full of torpe
does and We not know 1t, as parties
might alre ady have placed them In po.
sitlon without having bsen observed,
No suspicious vessels were reported to
him; no special instructions were Is
sued by him regarding taking precau.
tions for protecting property or life,
and he did not anticipate any eventa
would occur to alarm the public
Lieut. Adamson, commanding the
Tenedos In the absence from the city
Of Commander Fame, denied the re-
port of orders for extra lookopts ol
other precautionary measures.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-09
Tho Fair Divoros Ca 10.

SAN Francisco, May 8.-The Fair
divorce case Is the absorbing topic In
the streets. Public sympathy appears
on the aide of Mrs. Fair, mother of
the senator's four children.
Hopes are freely expressed that the
court will grant the mothers demands
both as to expenses and control of
the children, one million cash
and million and a half of
property. The senator was inter.
viewed and acknowledged know.
Ing of his wife bringing suit, but
would defend the case, characterizing
the allegations as vile lies, having nc
more foundation than the story of the
eldest son shooting him. Mrs. Fair
being informed that the senator pro
posed to contest the case, exoresaed
surprise and asked, "Dld Ssnato,
Fair say anything about me-" and
learning he had not she added, Then
l also have nothing to say" She de-
clined recltlng the cause inducing her
to make the demand for divorce, but
have made up her mind, she wai
bound to carry the matter through.