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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
A SKULL BROKEN.
The Knocking in Of Two Heads
With n Billet by George
Ramseys

Three darky draymen, or cotton float
drivers, working for Mr.. Monaghan.
quarreled yesterday over a bale Of cotton
which each desired 10 haul on their re-
spective drays standing near. The scene
OF the fuss was out on Adams street at the
big cotton shed beyond the bayou and
near the Charleston depot. The coveted
bale ofcotton lay closest to Ramsey dray
and he thought II ought to be put on his
load, as il was most convenient 10 place IL
there The other two, Bill Thomas and
Bob Hall, contended that they should
have it. High words passed, and when
kamseys temper had been
worked to high pitch the other two set
IN to roll the bale away for loading, where
they wanted 1t TO 60. While thus en-
gagged Ramsay took billet Of wood, some
three feet long and perhaps three inches
square, which is used on the floats TO prop
the hindmost bales, and he gave each Of
the Others e sudden tap on the head. The
front Of Thomas head was split wide
open and the rear Of the other Hal -
was likewise treated, Ramsey, who lives
on Court street extended, and not far
from where the row occurred, then ran
away Whlle the injured men were con-
veyed to their homes on Echols street,
south Of Vance. During the after
noon Ramsey was arrested,
by Chief Davis, in the cotton shed on the
opposite side of the street from where the
trouble happened, and he was lodged
in the station house, He claims that Hall
and Thomas both attacked him, and he
was compelled to defend himself and
that they were taking a bale Of cotton,
which he had rolled to the spot, from which
the two took it. The row created wide.
spread excitement during the afternoon,
especially among the colored people, and
it was generally believed that both
wounded men would die To day, how
ever, it is said they are in a
fair way 10 recover The man Thomas,
who was hit on the back Of the head, is
the worst injured and il is reported that
his skull is fractured. Hall, who went 10
his assitance and was hit first on the arm
and then on the front of the head, is in
good shape, though for some time after the
trouble he was unconscious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
POLICE NEWS.

The case Of Willie WRIGHT srrostoa
Yesterday on stolen horse, was referred
TO Squire Quigley. ''s' W
Sarah Eaton, vaerant darkv ~.
sent 70 the gang for 8 days. '"'
Jim Cleary, drunk and disorderlv naid
slO, and John Walker for the same ~
Tense, was sent To the gang for y days
Oscar Judkins for trespassine and gslno,
abusive language, paid g. =
John Murray, a plain drunk. residenca
nowhere, was given work with Inc ~ang
days. W '"' neA' o
Mrs. Redding. 'trustyp around tha
slatio,nhouse was locked up this morning
Tor frraudulently appropriatine SO tbat
was given her 10 put up for prisoner
s 81 will probably break stone for he next
George Ramsey, the drayman who
came near killing a couple OF his brother
darkies yesterday with a billet Of wood
was fined 90 this morning his attorne1
waving examination, and the case WIS
sent before the Criminal Court. wbile
Ramsey goes 10 Jail.
Martin Gross, an Arkansaw laborer. for
a disorderly drunk failed 10 appear Ana
DIS forfeit Of % was cOnhscated
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
weather Notes.

Our Irst snow.
Snow and inclement weather Is threat.
ened this evening all over the region from
here To the Northern lakes.
The sleet made the highways very slim
perry last night, and street car mules bad
hard time, while the drivers had very
cold one.
1.-THE mercury was down 10 90 early
this morning, and the range yesterday
was 20 TO 60o. The winds have been
coming straight from the north since nfter
dark last evening.
II promises to get some warmer up in
the Northwest to-day and SHOWS are
threatened IN all the country round.
From here eastward Il will not get Any
warmer to-day, but rain and SHOWS are
threatened.
It was cold enough this morning
10 spots to please the most fas.
tidiouS fancier Of chilly air. Up in DA-
kota the mercury was 100 below zero, and
in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota lQo
below. In Nebraska, Kansas and Mis-.
souri, II was from 10 l3o above zero, and
over North Texas to the west of this CITY
at Fort Elliott II ives Ito above and 6 or
70 colder than here. Down on the Texas
Gulf coast II ranged from 40 10 50o, and a
Is mile norther blew in that region.
Light SHOWS were falling at sunrise az 81.
Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati and Pitts
burg, and the weather up that way was
colder than il Is here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

Golden Hair Fluid at Mrs. McAnally's
You can buy the best shirts only atsam
Mays, 269H Main street.
Pure hand made sour mash whisky. fine
sherry and port wine just received BY
Seessel q Wurtzburger, 100 and 1872 Mairl
Dressing gowns, smoking jackets, and
other fine presents for gentlemen, vt Sam
Mays.
Leave orders at Seessal & Wurtzbur.
gers market 100 and l32Main, forChrist-
mas turkeys, oysters and celery.
Prof Allan Curr will lecture Thursday
night at s o clock at the Central BaptiSt
church, Second street. All who wish a
good laugh should attend. Subject; Men.
woman, things and Mrs. Grundy.
Victor D. Fuchs market, 80 and Al
Jefferson, have received fresh supplies Of
teal ducks venison, quail, rabbits.
squirrels, red snappers, perch, oysters.
celery, spare ribs, pork tenderloins, Kan
say City fresh meats, etc, etc. Leave or
dera for prompt delivery.
A quiet but.happy marriage took place
In the parlor8 Of the Commercial Hotel
yesterday evening, the contracting par
ties being Colonel 3. l.. Oliver, a we'll
known planter, and Mn. Mary J. Walker,
Of Mississippi Amer receiving the con.
CALCULATIONS Of friends, Colonel and Mrs.
Oliver left on the steamer Will s. HAYS
for their future home, st. Louis Landing,
Ark. o.
J. Il. Buckham & Co. have opened a
ga0cery store corner Beal and Second
streets with a complete stock Of every line
Of goods handled by other dealers. Their
years Of experience in the business ha,
qualified them 10 select the best and most
saleable goods IN the market. Their rem
utation il iavorably known throughout
the city, and II is but Justice TO predict
that they viii soon secure good share Of
patronage in their new quarters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

engagement Of three nights at Leubrie's
Iheater, beginning next Monday night.
Modjeska has not visited Memphis for
several years, and as she is now playing
her farewell American tour II is likely her
visit will be one Of the leading dramatic
events Of the present season. The tai.
ented LADY stands pre-eminent as an in
terpreter Of Shakspearean characters. and
she ranks as an artistic BY the side Of the
late Charlotte Cushman, Rachael. Forrest.
and also Of Booth and Barrett Of the
present day. The brilliant actress Is 10
give us two interpretations Of Shakspe-
rean comedy, during her short stay. The
sale Of seats win open next Friday at the
theater, and no single purchaser Is TO be
allowed more than six seats on ono row
for any one performance On Saturday
sales for the Modjeska engagement, will
be at Hollenbergs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

Who intend making a Christmas present
10 gentlemen friends could not secure any.
thing more Appropriation more certainto
be appreciated, than one OF those elegant
meerschaum pipes At Samelson & %. 4
cigar store, opposite the Peabody Hotel.
A present like this would be In constant
use, and the old maxim "out Of sight out
Of mind, would prove 10 be incorrect in
such q case In addition 10 meerschaum
goods and smokers articles generally, the
firm handle some Of the finest brands of
Havana cigars imported 10 this market.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
AMUsEMENTs.



The Hanlons have given two perform
ances, and have drawn fair audiences on
each occasion. That Of last night was
not as large as the first evening, but the
theater was comfortably filed, and the
uproarous laughter which greeted the
Hanlons and other members OF the troupe
during the course Of the play was evil
dence Of il excellence, and that Il was
heartily enjoyed. The Hanlons give their
closing performance here tonight, and 20
south 70 New Orleans.
charlotte Thompson.
The favorite actress, Charlotte Thomp-
son, is 10 open here tomorrow hight In
her popular and excellent rendition Of
Jane Eyre," an assumption In which she
has won high praise and IN when she has
No rival, Her engagement continues I'M
I'll the clese Of the week and the lady, sup-
ported BY her own company, viii be GER
tain 70 draw large audiences.
90. Peters BaEaar.
The ST. Peters Bazaar had another
suecesaful evening at the hall Of the
Knights Of Innisfail, last night, aud de-
spite bad weather the Bazaar ranks high
In the popular heart as a resort for inno-
cent amusement and enjoyable pastime
The programme for tonight u very inter-
esting and large attendance Is anticipa-
ted.
The Queen Of the stage.
Modjeska, one Of the great hiairionic ar
dstes Of the modern stage, will play an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
Gas Fixtures and Globes
In the latest designs,
!. A. BAILEY a 90,
Corner union and second sis.
Winter Has Arrived.

The almanacs state that winter com
mences December Dist The almanac
makers should have been here last night
and they would have acknowledged a
miscalculation Of three days and sot up tho
hot whisky punch At the Walnut Palace
saloon, 81 Beal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
ADDITIONAL Uorron.

c NEW YoRK, December 10, 1910 n m.
lotion ., 1 dul At l-l6c lower. Ordinar-
o,Ssg good ordinary, oHc; low miSdling
VI mlddling, l0Ho; good middlinr l0slc
hh ,iu fair, Ike; fair, 12c. Future
closing prices. w '''''uAy >
NH"oRLEANs, December 10, Il,SO am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
Carpets, 0ilClOths, LinOleum.
Rugs,
Large stock Just Received.
Special Bargains, Low Prices,
Ames, Beattie & Co.,
303 Main street a08


The noon telegram 10 the Merchants
Exchange from Chicago quotes c sal
7 80 and the same Ne last evening; lard
$780, gain Of 2Kci mess pork so, gain
90, wheat 98H. gain re; corn G0Hc,
gain lc. AT Kansas City pork advanced
2icc; lard and crs 10 cash. AT 81 Louis
oats advanced lc, wheat Ike and corn &c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
Opinion Of Eminent ~. n. 4.

President Maryland Hospital, Baltimore
have used COlden,a
Liquid Rect Tonic for mora tbsn I
year II combines the yirtnes ~ fooS
snd tonic remarkably, and, / Am sniisecd
mas .i ssyed life when any other msdicins
p pWH,d iaii, hemember the mama cor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
al fnII IIne ID Capn.

seal, fuv, plush, chinchilla,
for gentlemen or b0yh' wear.
r. A. Wight a CO.,
Under the Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

The finest assortment OrpIush
goods, toilet eases, OdOr cases,
brush and comb cases, per.
fumeTieF, etc., nj Aiban a Co.'s
GayOsO Pharmacy. SSi Main
nlI Get. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
258 Second Street


COTTON quiet and weak. Middlinn
i0c Sales to-day, 1000 bales. Recelpts'
iAi54 bales; at Galveston, 40l9; Charles
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

Exquisite Perfumes, Toilet
Powders, Soaps and Cosmetiques at w. H
SeabrOok " Co., 1916 Main. p8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

and Brush seis, Jewolry Caskets, Shaving
sels and Odor Cases for wedding and
Christmas gina, at w. II. Seabrook a
Co, 1896 Main. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
WANTED


A C0L0RkD boy a. porter Apply At
"A oncs at 36s Main street.
pARTNER with few hurdred dollars. to
Il help extend clean manufacturing husi-
meas. Investigation solicited. Add. ess X
q, Ledger office.
A SITUATION in an Office Of store, whole.
T. ! sale preferred. BY q young man l6 years
q age, Best Of reference given. Address
u y this oihoe. 9I IA
GIIUATlON as travelling salesman, b. 4
~ gentleman who has had many years ex-
perienee and can show best Of letters from
former employers and give best city refer.
snees, Prefers WHISKY, or tobacco, IN the
lowr river trade, Address p. care Ledger
office, OF see Mr. b. whiimors. Is IS
DOEPLE % know that slnelaon's Full
Il Moon q the best &c cigar on earth. IS
INIELLlGEEoe OFFICE, an MAIN So.
1 Servants Of e.ery DESCRIPTION white or
o0lorodl furnished at said lfice on appnca-
ton, or al short notice. Laborers Tor rsil.
roads, leyeeh and public works. Plantation
and iarm hands, mechanics, etc. Ord "a for
house servants out Of city must be acc0mpa-
nied BY cash aud transportation arranged Tor
mpn1tss 'han''i information SYlsiist ard
RoARDERs--A few can God accom- N oda.
~ I ni99n,, With Or without lodging AZ No,
Two a. old frames with our IMPERIAL PEB.
y BLkS, sl.5s per pair. N hiULFORD a Co
GAFR. FLKIsoHMANN 4 CO.'S Com.
" pressed Yeast makes the lighiost bread
For sale BY all frst-olasg grocers. Try Il. De.
hyered froah daily 10 all parts Of tho city, {
NRATK SITTING.
VI ". B. Lqekey. 2s9 Second. 81 il6
~ you want good shoes csll on 5irses,
sehWab a Co, GO Beal. l6i
II. exchange % acres good land near city
~ ,ior two good dray mulea, IKE A CHASE.
~ front street. "a
IL you want cheap shoes call on IIirseb.
4 hchWab a 60, 80 Beai. Isl
0Lp E9ld, watch osss,, silver, sso,. cash. j.
" N. aULfOkp a co., 9aa Maln. ~
I00n TONS cast and wrought iron,
lUUV RAGS and bones, also old net.
al, feathers and hides, old machinery bouRhl
and sold, Send for price list, Address
SAMUEL GABAY, Agt and Com. Merchant
100 70 ils Shelby street. Memphis, Tenn. Is
CRCOND-HAND CLOTHING. Good price
~ paid. Call on II address
df ELIAS 5BAUL, 100 Main q.
NEN1b' Felt, straw and Manila hat
VI cleaned, dyed and reehaped In tho lates
styles. A. D. bTAlNBACK, 1855 Second. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

The Owl Invites his Frienes
To a free dinner tomorrow, from IL
10 o'clock p. m. l05
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19
STOLEN

Gk!RR-s SO reward To- IL. or SIS for it and
~ thie', delivered at Peters Landing, one
cypress fkih, about q feet louR, painted red
inside and out; whaling blue; bears the name
81 'Ltllie,' One side sun checked
III W N PErRRS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

Sachels aud Toy Trunks,
Large Assortment,
,. Levy, Manufacturer,
Jie Main Street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

Pixies TOOthache D-o,. ,....
In one minute. drops cure
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sTRAYED.

A BRIGHT bay horse, years old, pon,
"A built white specks on side; siightll
bucked knees, had on saddle and bride
Liberal reward. 81 Orleans. 80 IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

For sale cvorywhero.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-19

A c0L0RkD boy a porter. Apply At
"A once at S6S Main street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

In the senate last Tuesday Senator
Slater introduced a bill to repeal
Northern Pacific land grants. Ii
confirms TO the company all lands
earned by the construction of any
portion of the road, but restores TO
settlement or sale several millions Of
acres in Washington and Oregon, being
applicable to that portion of the line
west of Wallula Junction. The right
OF settlers on odd sections, Is pre-
served, 10y allowing them to enter
upon homestead or pre-emption laws,
or purchase not more than 1G0 acres
at Sl.25 per acre.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

SEATTLE is to have new opera
house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

TACOMA thinks it is on the era of
another boom.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07
PUBLIC NECESSITIES.

1T has been well said that all citi-
zens should be politicians, and in one
sense successful ones. They should
take an interest in the public affairs,
intelligently, shrewdly and vigorous
ly so. They should manifest the
same concern in the selection of
officials and the establishment OF the
policy of the country and in the ad-
ministration OF public departments
and the welfare of the masses that
the conscientious ruler in a mon
archy should, who feels his response
bility and does not delegate his
powers to the unprincipled class, for
here the citizen is the ruler, and the
aggregate judgment of citizens form
the edict OF the only sovereign we re-
cognize. Rightly viewed and rightly
pursued then, political action, poll
cies and contests being a necessity In
our form of government, should be
engaged in by every true citizen.
Politics should form a portion of his
study-he cannot afford to permit a
class IN which he has no confidence
TO usurp his right in this respect, or
to absorb his privilege. The citizens
whose integrity is of such a delicate
character that they dare not become
active in the political field for fear
their white robes may be soiled, and
who will not act with those who deem
politics a part of the governmental
demanding the thought, attention
and control of the conscientious, are
of the class that viii, when occasion
offers, manifest viciousness and dis
honesty in any walk, and do not need
the opportunities political activity
affords to become pronounced scoun-
drels. We invaribly suspect the
citizen of insincerity who de-
clares that the filthy pool OF
politics is too miry for "him." IL ii
is foul it is his bounden duty to bend
his energies to its publication, and
no other agency will accomplish IL
Because the temptations in political
life are very great, because the vic
ious and unprincipled avail of the op.
portunities offered, because the pro-
fessional office-seekers make politics
trade and sink self-respect and prin-
ciple in the business, are precisely
the reasons why a lofty standard OF
citizenship should be set up, and
every effort made on the part of non
professional politicians to maintain il.
We want open, honest, courageous
engagement in politics by men who
realize that the community has
some claim upon them. and that
to 1t they owe a solemn duty
which is continuing and never TO be
discharged By such, machine poll
tics may be reduced to the minimum
of influence, the vicious and unprin-
cipled be driven into obscurity OF
compelled to acknowledge the power
and domination of the right-thinkine
and sincere. The men who are SC
pure and SO fearful OF contamination
that they must needs draw themselves
from politics and leave the field TO the
professional, the boss and the wire.
puller, are the men who are primarily
and finally responsible for the
degradation of politics, and whatever
of evil that in consequences may bC
visited upon the country.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07
For Sale.

EIvE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM
IL lock Wood, which will deliver at the
houses OF customers for 81 cord.
Draying or all kinds done at reasonable
rates. II. r. MARION,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07
GREAT REDUCTION
MILLINERY
AT
MRS. a. MALCOLM'S.

FEyO CLOSE OUT WINTER STOCK WILL
I sell for the next 30 days ali goods AT
Il reduction of 90 TO 80 per cent against
former prices. Now = your opportunity,
Ladies, TO secure bargains.
Look at the Following Prices.
Ladies' Fur Beaver Hats, now 500. for
meTly $50.
Girls Moscow Beavers. now - cents. for
merly Sl25.
Boys Caps, now soc 10 Sl25, formerly 81
to 81 80.
Misses Hoods. now Sl.75. formerly S2.25
Infants Hoods. now 81, formerly Sl.j0.
Hosiery. now 5Oc, fcrmcrly 5jc.
Lace Collars ana Fichus, now pc 10 Si.jO.
formerly zoe to 50.
Ladies' and Childrens' Linen Collars, now
L. 10 zoe. formerly - 10 3jc.
Infants Wool SacqueS and Boots ~ re-
ductiOn of 10 per cent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

THE Transcript thinks that Olym-
pia should push the memorial that
the territorial legislature passed,
asking congress FOR $4,000 for the
improvement of that harbor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07
Notice for Publication.

4 AND OFFICE AT OREGON CITY. Or
II econ, Dec. 3. 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore theCOunty Clerk OF ClatsOp County. at
Astoria, Oregon. on Tuesday. Jan'y -. 1884.
viz Antonio Magne. Presumption ID. :. No.
Abs. for the Lot and NE d of NE i OF See.
30. TIN. RSW.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cGltiva-
tion Of said land, viz Alexander Normand.
Charles Guilium. Israel KalliO, and Paul
Salaum, ali OF Olney, ClatSop County. Ore
gOn. J.. I. BARN.
w-23 Register.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

The annual report of the director
of the mint shows that the total
amount of gold and silver received
and worked during the year was
SS1, 1,75S,154, of which $49,145,559 was
gold and S3S,612, $50 was silver. The
coinage consisted of 1856, ,7O5 pieces.
worth S66,2O0,7O5. OF this amount
$2S, III, ,1l9 was in standard silver dol
lars. The total amount OF fractional
silver in the country is $685.. 100000.
The earnings of the mints during the
year were $5,215,5O9. and the ex-
penses S1,726,285. The total value OF
the gold and silver wasted at the four
coinage mints was S30.0S4. while
there was a gain from surplus bullion
recovered amounting to S72,65S. The
director estimates the total coin cir
culation of the United States. on July
/, 1888, at S765,OO0,OOO, of which
S5S7, 100000 was gold and S22S.O0O.-
600 silver. The estimate on October
l, 1888, was S544,5l2.699 of gold. and
S235, ,291.6 silver.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

THE New Orleans Picdyane
thinks good common sense is bet
ter than a college education" OF
course it is, and a good deal rarer
and much harder to get.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

In an article on local unity of
states, the Oregonion takes the
ground that the best interests of the
northwest require different division
of state territory from the present
system. The idea in. the main is to
follow geographical lines, and to
unite those sections that have pre-
sumably common interests. 1t sug-
gests that the part of the present
state of Oregon west of the Cascades
be one independent state. western
Washington another, eastern Oregon
with contiguous portions of Idaho
and Montana another, and eastern
Washington with portion of Idaho
another. The idea is a good one. but
In advance of the times. Some day.
when the population justifes ii.
there will be a division more in ac.
cordance with existing requirements.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

BILLS were introduced in the sen
ate last Wednesday providing a terri
torial form of government for Alaska.
and the establishment of schools there
under the management of the Indian
department.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-07

THE Chehalis Vidette is one of the
most successful newspapers on the
coast The boys struck bonanza on
land Office notices.