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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
Sands of Life.

Time nor tide waits for no man, but the sands
OF life continue to flow on and on, year after
wear. never stopping, never hestating in its
work of waste unless oCcasioncd by a Cough,
Cold or some Lung Affection where DIR. BOs-
makes the span of life lis allotted three score
and ten. Go to G. Schasse, A. Dress, or l..
Orynsk druggists, and ask them for II free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
IN give away,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

On the south side of Main plaza, is now opened
to the public and prepared 10 receive guests.
This house has been tefurnished and put in
first -class order, and guests will ind every
house is done upon the European plan, and the
tables are supplied with every luxury and
delicacy 10 be had in the market. The dining
room Is open from n. m. 10 ~ p. III and in adj
dtion 10 regular table meals are served to
order at all hours. Private supper and dining
rooms for families and parties.
PHINEAs p. LOuSsBERY,
D-b-lm Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Under the title of the "Republic Of
Mexico in 1892 work was published in New
tro. This work consists of one b ok containing
20 pngcs, and "a map of the Republic, besides
mentioning the capital of States, estates,
ranches, mining districts, etc, the num-
towns the ancient history of the country with
interesting episodes and incidentsthat present
great deal Of interest to the reader From
~ MeYico 4-b-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Sarah Brewer, rock dwelling, southwest cor
ner South Concho and Durango Streets 'ONU0'
$4,000.
E. NJ. Aiken, lumber stable, @Cx22, southeast s5ls
corner OF Main avenue aud Poplar street, SSoU.
Albert Stoves stone dwelling, 55Ni1, corner
Johnson and King William streets, S9OJO.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Epicureans and others who love to enjoy a
fine meal cooked in the highest style of Gull
mary art, should go TO the Demonico restnu-
rant, on Houston street, next to DR., Herf s
residence MIR. Joseph Lombard, the genial
proprietor, is an experienced caterer, ana
never fails to please. All the delicaces of the
season, as well us an assortment of tine wines,
li1uors and cigars. always on hand.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

The Rev. w. H. Dodson, Mr.. John Maurer,
Deacon E. c. Everett, Mr.. and Mrs. G. b.
Davis and Miss Ida Elliott left san Antonio
this morning to attend the southern Baptist
cony, ntion, which opened in Waco TINS morn
inc Rev. Mr. Tourney and the Rev. Mr.. Ire
,,i5o accompany the party. The President OF
The convention is the Rev. Professor Boyce, of
the BAPTIST Theological seminary, Louisville
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

SAN ANTONIO, Junuuly T, Ioo5
Drs. j. ]. & W. II. Tobin:
GENTLEMEN: Your HepatiZine has been
used in my family Tor over year, aud !
can unhesitatingly say 1t is the best remedy |
have ever used for any liver trouble or cOnsti-
patton of the bowels. | would not be without
Il. Respectfully, A. w. HOUSTON,
For sale at G. schasses and ClaviE's drug
store 3-2l-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

To the people OF san Antonio and Western
Texas:
Those of you who desire first class picture
of yOurself or any member of your family,
or ii you have old pictures such as daguerreO-
types ambrotypes or any other style Of picture
that you wish copied plain, copied enlarged
and colOred, you can have il done TO your en-
tire satisfaction at Kuhn Co = popular gal
lery, No. Acequla street, northwest corner of
Main plaza 4-20-lm.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

The Federal District term of the browns
vile court is closed, and Judge Turner mas
gone TO Austin. Mr.. w. Camp to6ards goes goes
10 Paris to meet Mrs. Robards' ana GOl one
Duyal BeSLl Is GosIing is expected here on
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

There will be meeting Tonight oil th'
xvas,erp Texas Medical association at the
Oou"'' FRrDERICK TERRELL, Secretary
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
The New Wilson

Sewing Machine f. now before the public. W.
r.. Seelcy, the most sklltul operator, is the
Special Agent for Texas, and wants TO eshb-
llsh local agents everywhere, to whom the best
inducements will be given. Apply by letter TO
Snn AntOniO pOstOlliCe. 4-l2-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Sealed bids will be received at my Office until
II a. m, the 18th of May, on two-story rock
store house and dwelling for Mrs. Bosshard, 10
be erected on Houston street. Plans and
specifications to be seen ut my office.
5-g-6t ALFRED GILES, Architect,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Rock house and fine lot with flower garden
and grape arbOr, near Avenue ID, for S2l0O
Two houses on one lot on avenue d. Tor
$500.
Nice cottage on San Pedro avenue, 6 rooms,
5000.
$500
Two nice new houses near Sunset depot,
$l5O0and Sl250.
W. II. HILTON,
205 West Houston street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

John Delsite is now held under 5000 bond
10 appear in the District court to answer the
charge of kidnapping and sedncing Eliza G S,,
ION tInon a new Indictment. He was also helu'
a sou ranporied FOR subornation OF witnesses.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

If you want reliable information about
Mexico 20 to Mic Tengg, bookseller, Commerce
street. and purchase the Bepublc of Mexico in
lSS2, with the best map OF our sister Republic,
all for 81 80 per copy. 4-5-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

The caste in Pinafore received materia'
addition last night when colored girl me
andered unconcernedly across the stage Inc nc
,,iris smiled and the boys laughed, ana the lh-
eeidant WAS regarded rs a pleasant rellei'
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
An Experienced

German driver, who understands thorough,
how to treat horses, desires IA situation. Ad
dress ). S., care SAN ANTONIO LIGHT.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
Not Deaf and Dumb.

A man named Shea was arrested this morn
ing for carrying pistol and for being disorder
10. He professes to be deaf and dumb, but
This Is thought to be assumed, and 1t is said
that he is wanted elsewhere on more serious
charge.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

From torpidity of the liver or constipation of
the bowels, try Il bottle of Hepntizinc, DR..
Tobin's great liver medicine. Every bottle
Is guaranteed to you, and your money REFUNDED
IL on are not satisfied.
For sale ut Cavin's drug store, and by c.
Schasse. 3-Sl-Om
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
LOCAL NEWS.


Nine cases this morning without ih,e' 20,
Three were dismissed and four continued io-
TAI amount of fines $3O.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

saturday afternoon, between Harry Baum
store ana Mengcr hotel, gents snake gold ring
with diamond set In head. Finder viii be re
warded by leaving same at Harry Baum store
No. Eust Commerce street. 5-I-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Judge Noonan was occupied this morning III
doaIing with civil cases. There were IL cases
mon the docket: 10 continued, one dismissed.
No case of especial public interest was seioro
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

We find that the Continental ink and mucilag
gives general satisfaction. Never had IA com
plant Everything in stationery line at
5-1-lm BALDwIN'S, 2jI Commerce ST.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

IL was rumored all around this morning trat
Sim Hart had drawn huge letlery priAe' Du'
there is no truth in the statement
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Shake that old suit and call on J. Joske 4
sons Alamo street, and have them TIT YOU out
i'm one of those handsome $40 suits. You can
also get "a nice straw hat, shirt and necktie to
match. 5-3-ti
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
House to Rent on Garden street,

Near street cars, five rooms. two galleries
stable. well, fruit, etc. Inquire at Mrs. New
man, Market street. 5-S II.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

For ripple and guard ripple silver plated
ware 70 10 the Trustee sale, 22l Commerce
street 4-b-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Or left in the lock of postothce box, bunch
of KEYS, on u brass ring. Finder will please re-
turn to Alamo Music HOusc and receive re-
,,,,rd 5-9-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

large consignment of diamonds rings,
pins and studs-just received, and for sale at
auction, at 22l Commerce street Auction sales
at 1880 a. m, and 1880 y. m. 4-'D-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

If you want TO buy good gold and silver
watches, chains and iewelry cheap go to the
Trustees sales, No. III Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Card receivers cake baskets castors, Ice
pitcher, buffers tea SETS triple and quadruple
plate at 22l Commerce street. Trustees sale
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
SHEEP FOR SALE.

One Lot 800 Eyes.
1900 Ewes and Lambs
5000 Ewes and Wethers.
$500 Sheep with lease of Rancho.
1000 Sheep with lease of Ranche.
CHABOT, MOSS x co.
WOOL COMMISSION HOUSE.
We are prepared to receive Wool on consign'
ment, making Liberal Advancements on same
CHAB0T, MOSS Il co,
A1I-tf San Antonio. Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Railroad ticket TO San Francisco for sal'
cheap, 301 Main plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Piece goods by the suit or yard Tor spring
?ANCOAsT & Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

For the canvased MAGNOLIA HAM, Eyel
ham guaranteed. 0-l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

But remember when you want TO buy finest
quality of go DIS at reasonable figures, j.
Joske & Sons are ready to fill the bill.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

New goods at Pancoast & Sons for spring
aud summer lust in.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

For Rogers silver plated knives and forks,
and triple and quardruple silver and plated
ware 20 to Trustees sale 22l Commerce street.
A-9-In
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Can he had at 10 Pecan street, near Epsc.ol
church 5-l-ln
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

The finest line of piece goods for the spring
and summer to be found in the State ut
pANCOAST az Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Lost,

For rent at low rates, at the Alamo Music
Unuse 5-!l-6t.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

If You are Suffering

Two good boys to carry routes at this Office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09
New Groceries.


srLLENnERarn & HARRIs, 4O7 Houston St.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

New spring clothing and hats just in.
PANCOAsT Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Can be had at Captain McMasters', ON San
Pedro avenue. Cool and pleasant and con-
Vcnient to street cars. 5-6-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Never was able TO get such handsome suit
for 10 as is sold by j. JOske & Sons Alamo
street b-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-09

Mexican Curiosities
At Gibcrt's No. Houston street. 4-2l-lm
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
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\ Happy Year \ book for he pock-
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tie equally welcome 10 lovers Of illu~trar.
I'd poetry, and to decorators, amateu.
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ters. Price 81 ..
Outline Pictures. Beautiful oulirt
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E.ter Reid yet speaking. Pansy'> (N
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with the others il preferred.
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
What the Condemned Man has
to Say of his Crime.

The execution Of Burt Ellis in Shelby.
on the lith inst, i to be a pub ic affair.
me first public hanging in the section for
many years. and the occasion will be
marked by an immense gathe ing at
Shelby. The sheriff says he has been
told that some who live a great distance
and have TO travel in wagons. viii start
for Shelby on the lltn aud 18th. % as TO
get there in time The hanging viii
draw a bigger crowd than sny circus that
ever visited Shelby. Eli, the convicted
negro, has made a confession 10 the edi-
tor Of the Shelby iurory. ID when hc
tries to throw the guilt upon another ne
gro named FOL Logan
'Tol Logan ani ne went at dark 10
Mr.. William Logan',. | remained out
-ide and Tol went into the yard, aud at.
ter calling aloud asked Mrs. Logan to
change =. The old man answered. HI
wife. Il have only 30 cents 10 change
and a SO bill.
'Tol told the old LADY thai q white
c wv wa IN the Il II, then >he asked him
q, drt.e I Z c,w Juy % the field &n Z
BE- let down he gan | was dlrlng tt.o
Hvrr>a.tDr un>eeu IL the nd lf 81,
- ~ knob toward Dick P.tter>op
where FOL tod ms to stay. -. ani ne
~. baf,re n, ch,ryad c,,ts Tbc III
nv wenr n m gan Min T,H Mn III
.,,nlYr, hai,y tbn i,.n and ~w.ih.,..
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$50 :. 49, 10 ~
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
GOOD c1RM BREAD.

We are making the best corn meal
now \ e offered n the county. The
corn is cleaned. then crushed by Roll
lers, then ground and bolted. 1t re-
mains cool all the while. aud is as
much superior to other meal as patent
flour is to ordinary flour. 1t Is worth
more, but sells as cheap as any other.
JONES & POWELL. Raleigh, Y. c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

IA negro woman was riding in 4
WAGON near sandy Ridge stokcs coun-
~. and not noticing where she "as dri-
wing. let one wheel strike Il dead tree
which resulted in the top OF the tree fall
ino on her head. Charlotte Obserccr.
....The Windsor Theatre, a hotci an
other buildings at New GClk, burned
oss $500 000. Harry Caster and
MS mother thrown from a vchl:'e and
killed near Pirtsburg, Pa The lover
ART Of the town of Ocala Fla. burned
as over 500 600 -Frifz RImmeil
killed Emma La Verave and afterwards
committed suicide, at Lake, Ill. - a
hoe manufact0r, burned at Groveland.
VAS; los $40 orc. -"oo.len mills
n ~Saxonyille, Mass. destroyed by ii e
he loss will exceed Sl5o,ooo -ste,m'
hip Sportsman. a. liverpool rom ga
we're damaged. MORTON X GO Ir"p
-. rch ms. Of glasgow, Scot aid, ialiei'
liabilities heavy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
t. Northern Capitalists.

Although not a Land Agent. nor hi
any way interested. except - q citizen
who desires the up-building 81. III state.
we invite attention of Northern men of
means - the excellent opportunities for
investment now ofe~ingi n North Caro-
Ina. Land 81 every quality : chcaper
thi> year than i WILL EVER Rr AGAIN e.
L lands wisely selected vii iourle in
yaiue during the next seven years.
Many farms which ten wear, a-o vent
~a.betSlag AT ~ per acre nov caunut be
bought Tor Si6 pet acre ANY JUDI
CIoCS investment in real estate in the
upland sections viii repay leo per cent
hy ten years hence. In short. there Is
no better field for Speculate than
North Carolina this winter ST l~S3-
provided that you show reasonable care
and good sense ia selecting the location
81 your purchases. Recent crop tail
urrS, ~. low price OF cotton. scarcity 81
money. ana the paucity Of population.
como ne tp tcnder Land 4 drug 80 the
market \ small advertisement II thi,
paper lu two AeeN, brought replies
rom 50 owners 3. large farms au.!
others sal. no doubt COME. Ii ans
Northern adler 81 tbs paper has $1,000.
$1,000. $4,000 or $4,000 i Ie4 44t can
afford 10 invest for I'VE wears. he
would ID we'll to ms >tiLate tHc t3.t~
ds above minated. Lands WiIl never
'-lau De- - cheap ~ / rs are tp-i4y.
EDITOR FARMER AND MECHANIC.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Uelfoa. y. G.. Nor. 21.-Whi'e re-
pairing a store house hcfe yesterday lie
carpenters found a rats bed made i
money. They handed to Mr.. l. \, Far
inhoit, the present occupants OF tie
house, seventy-five dollars. The eTac'
amount found Is not known; one OF he
carpenters refusing to give up what he
found or to tel how much 1t IS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

y BIG FAILURE On Monday the
10Th inst, Jarvis & Co, wholesale aad
retail dealers in hardware and a2ricul~
tural Implements, with stores IN Green
Vile and Washington, made au assign
ment to Maj. l.. c. Latham, aud com
prises all the real and personal estate with
rrefcrrcd creditors, amounting to $50, ~.
Washington q. 60 Gazette.
Mr. James Williamson was cierklu.
tor this firm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

NEW YORK MARKETS.-AIoney2 93
yer cent; cotton quiet at 10 9-l6al0
l3-l6c.; southern -four quiet ani an9ut
steady at s. 7jlo6 so; wheat. ungrlded
red S0c(G$l IL C.; corn. ~ungraded 5S9
631c; ro>in steady at 81 500 %: spr-
its turpcutine dull at 3jl1354c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

4 GEORGIA CpTTON-3OODs MILL
augustu. Ga, Nor 3O.-The john
King Mill commenced baiing gods yes
terday Tor the market. The mill has 26,-
800 spindles and 500 looms, ard Is very
complete. The company has a capita o
81, 600. 600, and begins operations with a
%snrnius of nearly S2OO.OOD.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Washington, Nor 2S.-Lieutenart
Darlington, OF Proteus fame, while mi
ing in the Soldiers Home ground, thus
afternoon, was thrown from his horse
and seriously injured. He was carried t.
the house OF Gen. Sturgis. where h. re-
ceived medical attention. His shoulder
was dislocated aud his knee cap fractured
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

BLOODHOUND INIHE WAY M,{into
pats Nor 80. LAT rlght at the Home
{ rW hore-lhreves attempted to >tea
Jay Vo,s' So 600 Mamprino Fl ~, but
ney We're checkna d hy the savage
,atch|ulues of Nos~' Siberian blood
hound, which he purcha- 4 some weeks
ago from a broken backed Uncle Toms
al IN combination.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Hon " harton J Green. proprio-
tor ofTokay Vineyard, Fayetteville. \.
c.. offers: l ease (l2 b%ottles) assorted
wine for the largest pair hogs. | case
IL b~ottles) assorted wine for the larg-
est sweet potatoes, exhibited at Clinton
Fair.
-. Green,boro State: The Passen-
gers on the up train Yesterday from Ra-
eIgh were treated to a great sensation.
Just after the traiu started two officers
rushed up ard yelled to Capt. Watt to
,top the train lie did so A man
rushed in and walked up to a woman and
sid to the officers, this is my wife She
aud the young man who was Carrying
her off were arrested and taken back to
the city.
....Th,c store of Messrs. I. II. Proc
tor 4 Co.. III Lincoln county. wa, bro
ken open. AMI robbed last week but
they are clever men chad just renewed
for the f. & NJ and quietly tracked the
thief to his den. am will send him to
the Pen.--Ed. Boon. who was con-
fined III jail at Asheville. awaiting his
trial for the killing of Woolfin, broke
Jail last week aud has not been since
heard from.--T0icc.
december 9th, will be a red let
ter dav,' mu>leally speak NJ, In Wi
~mington, In consequence of the Grand
Festival Concert, upon which occasion
sixty SOLO artists under the leadership OF
he great orchestral conductor, Theo ioet
Thomas. will delight our music loving
people with a variei and artistic selection
i instrument o%vertures, symphonies,
unrs etc by such minent composer
> Beethoven, Liz-t. Weldckohn, Strauss,
Rubinstein, Rossiui aud Wagner.
considerable surprise was created
in Monroe on last Monday morning when
i was reported that Mr.. ". Y. PEI kIps
was under arrest charged with larceny.
The warraur charged him with the lar
renv OF money from Mr.. ) L. GARNER,
he facts being that on Friday last while
Nr.-Carter was waiting on the bar
Al Gardner :, and was engaged IN chang
ing money for a customer, Perkins went
behind the counter and took five dollars
out Of the money drawer and put 1t IN
HIS pocket Carter claimed that he saw
| Perkins take the money. and when he
rot through waiting on his customer
kea him for it Perkins denied having
Il, when he went from behind the coun-
er, put his hand IN his pocket and pulie
il out. On the trial Perkins admitted
liking the money but said he did it t.
else Carter and had no intention of
keeping it. He was held in a justified
9ond Of 800, and failing to give securt,
was placed ia jail.
Nr. Perkins came to Monroe abonr
three years ago, and went into the livery
business with Mr.. VI. \ Hudson Trey
we're al erwards in the mercantile bust
tss together, but for the last TIVE yea :
VI Perkins has been fJr the most Of
h me without any o>tensihle means
support, bit always appeared to have
'enty oi money to meet all 81 his uctcS
titles. In many respects he was . supr
Tor man, being very clever and garerou,
even - a fault. He can charge his
downfall to bad associations. -Ea9uireI