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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27
The Thieves and the Circuses.

It has become of late years to be the in
variable custom Of thieves and swindlers
to follow the crcuses, and operate on
| their crowds, but the recent advent of Ma
than's circus was followed by about the
| worst lot that any Stanton man can
remember. All manner of petty swindles
were perpetrated. from selling bogus "half
price tickets' to the show, to snatchlng
gold school badges from the dresses OF
school girls.
The confidence men, fairly swarmed.
| One of them hired room on New street
near the fire company's house and fitted 1t
| up with tables and chairs. He represent
| ed to the lady from whom he rented it that
he was book agent, and was so much dis
turbed at his room in the Virginia Hotel
by the circus peopl,, that he had to have a
more quiet place. lis 'pals. for there
were several in the gang. then went ont to
operate on the crowd who thronged the
Streets to see the street parade. One OF
them struck venerable and wealthy
farmer of Beverly Manor, whose name he
had by some means gotten, and introduce
ing himself as the Cashier Of the Bank Of
Lynchburg, said he had heard OF the
farmers land and wanted to buy 1t. BY
the usual wiles he got the old gentleman
to the room already secured and there the
usual lottery was in operation, and the
cashier of the Bank Of Lynchburg"
drew large prize at the first drawing,
which was promptly cashed. The Angus
ia farmer was also lucky. and drew large
prize. but the gentleman who was con-
Quoting the lottery said lone Of the rules
Of the Company for which he was drawing,
to insure fairness" was that the drawer
of 81 900 prize should himself produce
$1,000 to show that he was worth it,
The farmer went off to consult some CT
his friends, one of whom was Mr.. W.
Purviance Tams. Cashier of the Augusta
National Bank. Mr.. Tams at once saw
what was going on. and, sending messen-
ger for the police, went himself with the
farmer to the room the swindlers had oc-
cupied. The birds, however, had scented
danger and IOWA; the room was bare and
empty, and the spot where a few minutes
before bogus greeubacks had been flourish
ed so literally by the "Casher of the Bank
at Lynchburg' was poverty stricken and
silent. 1t is the custom to laugh at the
verdancy of those who permit themselves
to be taken ia by the confidence men, but
the fact is that their ingenuity is unfath-
enable, and no man can be prepared for
the novelty of their swindling devices.
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For the State Prison.

AT this term of the county court Abe G..
ArioI, (white,) the noted marksman, was
sentenced to Eve years IN the penitentiary
for stealing horse from a pasture. The
convict has been traveller IN his time,
and once visited the French Worlds fair
at Paris.
Patrick Brown and William Wells, (col-
ored, we're sentenced to the penitentiary
for four years for breaking into the house
of Soloman Scroghan, near Waynesboro,
and stealing ten pieces of bacon and other
provisions. During the trial Patrick
Brown hearing witness testify that ten
pieces was the number, corrected him and
said, mine pieces" When Judge Patton
asked him what he had to say why sentence
should not be passed on him, he replied,
"Dere want but nine pieces boss We'd
nesday night when the county clerk was
taking his official measure before starting
him for the penltentiary, the convict assur-
ed him with much earnestness that
'''T'was only nine pieces.''
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A PLAN TO HELP OUR LoCALITY.-We
have noticed in the Charlottesville papers,
lately notices of several advantageous
sales of property in that town and Yiclnity
by Mr. g. B. Lynes, an Englishman, Of
Ivy Depot. The sale of hotel there and
several important pieces OF property are
among the transactions. Mr.. Lynes is we
learn trying to establish similar agency
in Staunton and if su ccessful, will,
through his son who resides in England,
make sales of property in Staunton and
Augusta. The idea strikes US as good
one, and the fact that the Charlottesville
people have invested money in it is pretty
good evidence of it. We are informed by
Mr.. L. that he intends canvassing Staun-
ton thoroughly to see how our people
are disposed towards it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, JULY Z3.--frlces
Of beef cattle ranged asfollows Best g. 15a$S 90
that generally rated first quality "a .50a&5Ao medi-
good fair quality b. 75as 37A, ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows$2 75a*s 25. Extreme range
OF prices 81 75as6.09 Most of the sales were from
44,25a$5.50 per leo lbs. Total sales for the week
1857 head against 1892 last week. and 1877 head same
time last year. The market on the hill TO-DAY mas
been quite dull throughout. and prices generally ga
Nc lower than last week. The quality was nearly
of as good an average last week. most OF the Of
ierlugs being medlum and good butcher cattle.
SwINR.-The offerings this week show oeclded
falling off as compared with last week, but the sup
ply is about e4lal to fair to good demand, az an
advance of fully Nc per lib over last weeks hgufes
The quality GENERALLY continues to Dc OF neasy
hogs We quoe at 754a8H cents per ID net Arrivals
this week s35 head against SOFT last week.
SHEEP ARE LAMBs.-The receipts OF sheep thls
week are mpeh larger in numbers than last week f.
Good butchtring Sheep are in tair demand as also
stock >heei. Lambs are not SO active. Inc quality
averages about the same as last week. Inere has
been no E;stern demand. We quote sheep AZ 3aoA.
cents, andlambs at 4a6A cents per 10 gross. STOCK
sheep szhass so pei. head. Arrivals TINS Heek eSl7
head against $500 last week.
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Personal.

Rev. W. A. Whitescarver has resigned
the pastorate of the Baptist church al
Waynesboro, and preached his farewell
sermon on Sunday morning of last week
The Waynesboro messenger" speaks
most highly of him at his departure. Mr.
W. still holds the passionate of the Hills
boro Baptist church in Albemarle.
| Mrs. Susie Woodward, widow of the late
Capt. John Woodward of Stanton, has
purchased the beautiful 'Del Bondio''
for SIS 500.
T. W. Chapman of Richmond. is an
nounced to succeed the late John NcFar
lane as superintendent Of motive power Of
the Chesapeake g. Ohio r abroad.
Rev. Father W. b. HandIey of the
Cathedral at Richmond, is spending his
vacation in Staunton.
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart returned from
Rawley Springs on Wednesday evening
/ last.
| Rev. M. Hale Houston is in Salem,
Roanoke.
Mr.. James A. Bickle, formerly of Staun-
ton, recently elected Tipstaff of the Court
OF Appeal at Wythevllle, has resigned that
position.
Capt. r. H. Holland and wife of Salem,
Roanoke, who have been visiting their
relatives in Augusta, returned home last
week.
Miss Fannie Bayly of this city, is visit
ing relatives In Accomac.
Judge Patton, who has made so many
friends as the presiding Judge Of our
County Court, is an old Greenville boy
He was schoolnate, in youth, of Sheriff
Lightner's.
Mr.. VIM. E. Birch, one of the pupils at
Fishburn's Waynesboro Home School,
was successful knight at the Albemarle
tournament and crowned Miss Lucy Lee
Hill, daughter of Gen. A. L. Hill.
Capt. James Bumgardner and Mr.. John
M. Kinney were trouting last week on
Greenbrier river, West Virginia.
The resignation of Capt. E. T. Smith as
Superintendent Of this division Of the G.
& o. road, has. we regret to learn, been
accepted. Messrs. l.. T. Anderson and
Jack Woodward, train dispatchers Of the
same road at Charlottesville, have not re-
signed as reported.
Manager Powell, tie enterprising man
ager of the Richmond Theatre, was in
Staunton this week surveying the theatre
Cal ground. He will, if proper encourage
ment is given. bring the great actress
Janauschek to Stanton next winter.
MI. Andrew Hanger, Of Fishersyille,
has removed to Salem, Roanoke county,
and gone into business there.
Ex-County Treasurer J. Ed. Hamilton.
was taken painfully ill while eating dinner
on Wednesday. We are glad to say he
was much better yesterday.
at the session of the Grand Council
American Legion of Honor, in Richmond,
W. Fl. Bailie, ESQ.,, of Staunton, was
elected Representative to the Supreme
Council. The same gentleman was elect
ed a. member of the Finance Committee
of the Grand Council.
Maj. Thomas Shumate is again in the
city. ALI the colored laborers he took
to Iowa on his last trip were given work
promptly at good wages.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CoNcLAvE.-
The triennial conolave of the United
States Knights Templar is to be neld at
San Francisco August 21st. This is the
same event which so many of the Staun-
ton and Augusta people attended when it
was held in New Orleans The Chesa-
peake & Ohio road has made the follow
ing rates for it; Fare from Norfolk OF
Richmond, $40; Charlottesville or Staun.
ton, sos; Charleston, W. Va, $1O6; Sleep
ing car from Richmond to san Francisco
and back, $4s, making an absolute cost for
fare $153.
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P. B SUBLETT

ARISTA HoGE, p B SuBLETT
HoGE & sUBLErr'
GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS,
sTAUNTON, VA,
(OFce ouer f. VI Younp's Store, Main ST.
Represent the largest. Oldest and most substantial
Companies OF America and Europe, with COM
hined capital of over
SROO,OOO,OOO.
Having succeeded to the business OF the late firm
of Cooke Sublett and secured the agencies of the
substantial and well known companies represented
by the and retaining those formerly represented
by Afsta. Hose, we are now prepared to insure
property in
STAUNT0N AND VICINITY,
at the lowest rate consistent with absolute security
Our companies are corporations of undoubted solid.
ity-manY OF which have stood the test of genera
lions. and al; of which rank as the best and safest
among the insurers Of this county ard Europe
above. AOGE q SUBLETT, Agents.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having disposed of my interest in the business of
the late firm of Cooke Sublett, to Messrs Hoge Il
Sublett l take pleasure in recommending to the
citizens of StauntOn and vicinity, the new firm as
courteous experienced and thoroughly reliable gen
tlemen. They represent a number of the best and
safest companies in the world, and parties cannot
do better than to PLACE their risks with them
Respectfully.
july 20-3t. g. L. COOKE.
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I SCALING AN OLD BONDED DEBT
Some years ago the county of Southampton
voted some 100000 subscription to the
Norfolk 4 Great Western" railroad and
issued its bonds for the same. The Messrs.
Quincy, brokers of New York, advanced
the company a considerable sum on the
bonds. The road was never built and the
county refused to pay the bonds. Judge
H. W. Sheffey, of Staunton, was employed
by the Gurneys to bring suit Judge VIM.
J. Robertson, of Charlottesville. was en-
ployed by Southampton. The matter was
compromised by that county paying
$4,000
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The ONLY WITNESS OF THE BErRNE

The ONLY WITNESS OF THE BEIRNE-
ELAN Dublin the county court this
week the $500 surety that David Brooks
or Bush, of West Virginia. the colored
driver of Mr.. r. F. Beirne's wagon to the
dueling ground gave, was declared forfeit
ed. Messrs. W. R. Tyree and S. 7. Thorn
burg are the sureties. Of course these gen.
tlemen would in no event have to pay the
sum even if the bond had been legally
taken, OF which there is great doubt, and
which will be made matter of litigation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

THE WIZARD OIL CoMPANY.-Th1s
concert company has been the talk of the
town for several DAYS past, and not to have
heard it is to have missed some really good
music If the Wizard dip is as good as
the music it is good investment. The
Leavenworth Times" says of the eompa-
ny:
At the request of large number of our
citzens, the Wizard OIL Company gave an
entertainment In the Opera House last
evening. The concert was a complete
success, the house being crowded to its
utmost capacity. The singing Of the Wiz
ard Oil Company was simply superb, and
was encored to the echo. The audience
was one of the largest ever seen in the
Opera House.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

THE AUGUSTA PEOPLE VISITING
WASHINGTON have begun to make the
Howard House in that city a sort of head
quarters. 1t is delightful hotel and has
been reftted handsomely. Though conve
nient to all the public places, it is yet quiet
and home-like, and it has one recommends
ton that people from the country especial
ly ppreciate-those who conduct it are
prompt and courteous in giving informa-
ton which will aid strangers in the city.
1t has every convenience of frst-class
hotel, except bar, which the proprietor.
Mr. Geo A. Smith, has decided to dispense
with as not necessary adjunct.
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The Institute for Colored Teachers

This Institute will meet in Staunton
August 9TH. It will assemble in the old
market school house on Frederick street,
which has been refitted inside for its con-
venience. We learn from Rev. r. H. Por-
ter. Chairman of the Committee of Ar
rangements, that the following colored
educators will be present at the Institute
r. L. Mitchell, James Stourms and R. L.
Moss, Of Washington City Lucy J. Boil
ling. of Burkeyille. Va; J. F. Parker
and Miss Ida Morris, of Alexandria. The
session will last three weeks.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

FATAL ACCIDE Mt On Friday last, on
the G. so, road in Fayette county. W.
Va, the freight train Of which Frank
pfeifer was engineer, was thrown down a
steep embankment. killing the engineer
and badly wounding fireman Smith. This
SAYS the Hinton Herald, is the eighth loco.
motive engineer residing in Hinton that
has been killed on the G. s. o. road in the
last twelve months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

THE BAGGAGE LIMIT.-An order has
been issued on the Chesapeake q Ohio
road directing that on and after August
LIST, no single piece of baggage weighing
over $50 pounds shall be che cked or receiv-
ed on baggage cars. A single passenger is
entitled to carry baggage to the weight of
$50 pounds, but beyond that weight will
be charged for a. extra matter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

DEATH OF ICT.-Ne lson Davis. a
colored convict sent to the penitentiary
from Staunton in 1882 to serve three
years. sentence, for stealing trunk owned
by Mr.. 2. Fl. Rawlings, of Rockbridge
while that gentleman was passing through
the city. died July 18th, Of typhoid fever,
on the railroad work Of Messrs. Mason,
Shanahan & Hoge.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

BREvIT1Es.-Mr. John W. Alloy has sold
to Messrs. }. J. Stack and E. T. Powell
his unfinished brick store on Augusta
street for 5000.
When the rain storm stopped the Staun-
and Charlottesville baseball match ct the
fairgrounds Monday evening Staunton
stood 8, to nothing for Charlottesville.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

POLISHING THE WRONG END Many men daily
polish their boots who never give a thought to the
condition OF their hair, except to harrow it casually
"1A brush and comb, submit it to the paralyZng
attention OF the average barber. What happens ?
Why, this From neglect, mental anxiety, OF any
OF score of causes, the hair turns prematurely
gray and begins to fall out. Parkers Hair Baisam
will at once stop the latter process and restore the
original color. An elegant dressing, free from
grease.
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MARRIED..

SHULTZ-SMITH.-On the 10th of July, at Mt
Carmel Manse, Midway, by the Rev A. H. Ha-
milton, Mr.. George W. Shutz and Miss Rosa b.
Smith, all Of Augusta county.
MYERS -DEPRIEST.- the residence Of the
brides father. Robert Dep lest, Esq near Annex
Augusta county July I'd by Rev. samuel Driver
Mr. Luther ~ Myers to Miss Mary Ella Deprest,
all of this county
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Com mercial.

SrAUSToN. July 26. 1883.
Flour.Extra. $4.eo@s--; superfne $40o@s.o
oats. 32@35 New Bacon, Hog Round l6c, Hams l5@
l6; Lard, l3914 Salt: sl.75; Sugar 99l2hc Meal al
9l@95; Molasses 9@75c; Butter 16@lsci Eggs l3@
Wool (wasned) 3 case Wool tunwashed) 27@28c
Clover Seed $sG0@2S so; Baled Hay, sio@sl20o
Timothy, s2N09$225; Clover, $55Og$72a; oats
40@42c Rye 65070.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

From Eminent Wilmer Brinton, M D., Balti
more; Il have used CoLDEN's LIQUID BEEF TONIC
in my practice, and have been much gratified with
the result As tonic in all cases of debility, weak
ness, anemia, chloross, etc., it cannot be sur,
passed" (7ake no otter.) OF druggists.
iulY elm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

MARKED BENEFIT. Savannah. Ga, Feb Il,
1851 II. Fl. Warner & Co.: Srs-I have taken your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for kidney and liver
diseases with marked benefit. J. B. JOYCE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

Take Ayers Pills for all the purposes Of purga
tive, Tor Constipation. Indigestion. Headache and
Liver COMPLAINT. BY universal accord, they are the
best oil all purgatives for family use
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27
June. .2-1l

WHY THEY GALL HIM 'OLD MAN .''-"Yes, that's
sadly So said Jenkins, my hair is turning gray
and falling out before its time Use something
would, but most hair restorers are dangerous
True" answered his friend "but Parker's Hair
Balsam is as harmless as it is effective. I've tried
1t, and know Give the Balsam show and the
boys will soon stop calling you Old Man jenkins u
1t never fails to restore the original color to gray or
faded hair Richly perfumed. an elegant dressing
may18 I'm
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This is to cert ify that having suffered from 1heu
matte pains in my limbs for some time, used one
bottle OF Benson's Electro Magnetic Cure, which
gave most instant and believe permanent relief
SAMUEL F. FOWLER,
Pastor Christian Church
charlottesville, Va.
jane 9TH, 1888. july20tf
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SKINNY MEN.-''WellS' Health Renewer'' re
sores health and vigor, Gu es Dyspepsia, Impo
tence. Sexual Debility. 81. Iunel6 "
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Ayers Ague Cure is strictly vegetable prepare
ton, harmless, and warranted to cure all malaria
dis riders.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. complete cure, all an
moving Kidney, Bladder aud Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists. iunel6 1y
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july2O If

DR.. NEEDHAM's CELEBRATED EXTRACT OF RED
GLOVER BLOSSOM. GREAT CANCER CURER AND
BLOOD PURIFIER. at BERKELEY, ALLEN SEQ.
iuly &
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27
THF COUNTY COURT, Judge Patton
presiding, commenced its July term on
Monday last. The following is summary
of the proceedings


The will OF Daniel F. Scroghan was admitted to
probate. with Mrs: Elizabeth F. Scrnghan as Exc
cutrix !; the will of Jacob Neff, with Mrs. Edmonia
d Neff as ExecutriX, was admitted to probate.
John I. Stuart was appointed guardian of Mary
8 Stuart.
Samuel Brennaman qualified as administrator of
Waller Oder, decd
The Rev Grattaa S. Wexford, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. was authorized to celebrate the
rites of matrimony.
George n Wise was appointed Surveyor Of SRoad
Paul of No l6, South River district
Hamilton McFall qualified as Treasurer, and
Logan Turner, as Deputy Sheriff.
A Fl. Curd was appointed and qualified as Con
, sta BILE for South River District.
Several petitions for the establishment OF roads
| were granted and the roads ordered to be opened.
The case of the Commonwealth against Arion was
tried and the accused found guilty and sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary.
John E. Hamilton, Comr was instructed to adver-
ttse for propes ais f,r tn, bridge over Chri tians
Creek on the New Hope road
License was granted Clinton A Bridges to retail
liquor at SherandO.
The application of j. N. Grouse to sell ardent
spirits by retail at the cid toll house, Blue
Edge Tunnel was docketed and continued until
next tenn.
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AS WHEN SHE WAS YoUNG..-"I have used Pa,
ker's Hair Balsam and like it better than any sim
ar preparation know Of" writes Mrs. Ellen Per
ry, wife of Rev P. Perry of Coldbrook Springs
Mass MY hair was almost entirely gray, but
dollar bottle of the Basam has restored the softness
and the brown colori it had when was young-no
single gray hair left Since began applying the
Balsam my hair has stopped falling out, and fine
that it is perfectly harmless and agreeable dress
ing"
June 22-1m
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For Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Headache and all
pains and aches. Benson's Electromagnetic Cure
gives instant and permanent relief. For sale by all
druggists.
c. P BENSON Prnnrintor
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-27

DEAPER AND MOWER SECTIONS Just re-
~ ceived from the Manufacturers, large and
full line of sections for the Sckles and Knives o
every kind OF Reaper and MolCer us5d IN thif
ocdtity, and for sale at Manufacturers prices.
s1-B Bring sample section to rs sure you get what
you want. LYNN & EYLER. e
may Is.
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Distressing Accident.

On Saturday. the 7th inst, Mr.. Alexan-
der McComb. formerly of Stuart's Draft,
Augusta county, but now farming near
Louisa e. H., lost his little five-year-old
boy under the most distressing circum-
stances. On Saturday morning he started
to field with the little one who stopped
in the barn to play, his father going on
thinking the boy had gone back home On
going home to dinner he did not find the
child Chere aud he and his wife commenced
a search. In the barn they found the
corpse of the little fellO v still standing
erect against the wall and his hand still
grasping the sponts of the drill. which had
fallen and choked him to death. 1t appears
that the little one had gotten behind the
drill and Embossed the chain that held the
iron spouts up. They fell at once and one
of them struck his throat and pressed him
back against the wall. He must have been
choked to death almost instantly. Mr..
McComb. and his wife, Ia daughter OF
James Paul, OF Augusta.l have nany
friends in Augusta who will deeply SYM
pathyze with them IN their loss.
A SCHOOL FOR THE TRAINING OF THE
YoUNG.-One of the best female schools
in the State is the Virginia Female lnsIi-
tuts. Under the PrlncIpalship of Mrs.
General ] E. B. Stuart it has risen to
sixty mine pupils. The Bishop OF the do
cese In his report to the late Council,
| speaking of this school, says:
Il am satisfied that it's PRINCIPAL, Mrs.
Stuart, and her faithful and accomplished
assistants, are thoroughly worthy to be
entrusted with the instruction, and the
mental. moral aad religious training Of as
many of our daughters as may be entrQst-
| ed to their care.''
We are glad to call attention to this ad
mirable school for young ladies, and if it
gets the patronage 1t deserves. it will
overflow with prosperity.