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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
Strange Visitors Coming.

Among the strange people which have
from time to time arrived in this couptry
none have created so much curiosity as a
party of native Nubians, which came over
OH the steamer Rhein, two weeks ago,
from Bremen, and landed at New York to
join the other strange people forming the
congress of nations attached TO the BarnUm
and London shows. The party consists OF
thirteen male Nubians and are the first
Of that people coming to America. They
are quiet, good natured, chocolate Colored
specimens of humanity, and are tall OF
form, with chests developed ike athletes
and muscular and beautifully modelled
arms. Their legs are shapely, but with a
faint bow. and their Nubian hair is allowed
to grow very long, divided by transverse
part into round pin cushion pierced by
a Skewer on top, with large brush on the
back. They are not partial TO water for
ablution purposes, but annolnt the skin
with oil, rendering it as smooth and glossy
beautifully and delicately made, and are
of the Circassian type. Their speech is
Arabic and their costume OF the Medecean
order, consisting simply of white muslin
sheet wrapped around the body and pair
OF Morocco pointed slippers. In charge of
them was an agent Of Messrs. Barnum,
Bailey and Hutchinson, who proceeded TO
the interior of Nuba to secure them, and
who has been over six months jOurneying
to and from that country. The names of
the party are Mohamed, Adam Jacob Dahad,
Ali, Abraham, Harmtz, Allamin. Wey-
mud, Hadris, Satyri, XambalukSi, Mussan,
and they will be here next Monday and be
exhibited together with the recently ar
rived cannibals, the genuine Iulus from
the Cape of Good Hope, the Sioux Indians
from Pine Ridge Agency, the Aztecs, or
MOntezuma HAT heads, the wild men Of
Borneo, &c, &c. The great parade OF these
united shows will take place next Monday
morning at $50 and objects to the value of
81 900, 900 will be exhibited, after which
the performances will begin at o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
STILL SWELLING.
The Smallpox Creeping Over the
Lower End ofths State.
A Dreadful State Of Affairs in Wyoming
and Mcdowell Counties-forty
New Cases-Mercer Nails
Cut of.

The smallpox situation in the lower end
of the State has z :own absolutely appalling.
The report that the dread disease has
spread from Mercer to adjoining counties
has been confirmed by later reports to Dr..
Reeves and letters from that section are
very gloomy and despsiring. To add 70
the danger tn su pply of vaccine matter is
very short and entirely inadequate to meet
the demand. 1t seems that all of the
sweep OF the plsgue can be traced to one
peint-Bankinship'sh house. and all to one
mantle unknown tramp who passed
through. Owing to the Ignorance OF q
physician, the lower point OF the State IS
rushing to a terrible state OF suffering and
death. In such case the value of strin-
gent law can be appreciated, and the sooner
empires are rooted ont, the sooner public
confidence will be restored.
SPREADING ovER WYOMING AND N DowELL
Last night Dr. James +. Reeves received
a communication from }. w. Brown, NJ.
D., president of the local health board Of
Wyoming county, which depicts hapless
state of affairs down there. The letter is
dated at OCeana, May I, and proceeds:
There at this time some 30 or 10 cases
of smallpox in the extreme southeastern
portion Of this county, and there is the
greatest distress in Mercer and Mcdowell,
adjoining. have, with the cooperation
of the other members OF the local board OF
health, OF this county, quarantined the
afflicted homes. There are but few persons
who are protected in this county. We
have no vaccine virus; please send some
bv tie first mail, and tell me what further
TO do in the Iremis's, for We are in great
distress. There have already been quite
number of deaths in this county, from the
loalhsome dis ease.
THE CRISIS ~ MERCER.
The smallpox scourge seems to have
reached crisis in Mercer county. Last
night DR.. James l.. Reeves received an Of
fetal communication from Dr. Bee, which
contained the following, being dated at
Princeton, May ;:
The situation is still gloomy. Thirteen
deaths have occurred from smallpox, and
there are iortytwO cases. Nearly all the
county is in strict quarantine. No business
is being done, and everything al present is
dead as can be. but We are hopeful that the
worst is past and that We shall be able TO
arrest the further spread of the disease.
We have vacCinated all exposed persons
here, have Quarantined all infected houses,
and employed nurses who have had small.
pox. The mails lave all been stopped. aud
We are shut oil from communication with
the outside world. Sometimes We are able
to run the blockade in receiving and send
ing letters and papers, but not often
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

The Wheeling RHoIsTIl wa ,ou,,.,
H3, at the umA OF the inauguratio, ~
3tate of West vtrRinia. As par ana "
OF the new State, closely kfentibei w.
enterprises and Contributing In mod.., :,
sure to Its advancement, the kEsurrR ~.
regard It's bright career. The pOpu st'oS
the State has Increased In grea:er rs;,1,,y
most a the old States, her sehoolb hsya
piled and improved N efficiency, hey 80
ment Aas been well and econornraIIy..
istere<t. her resources are being d.ye!Sp.,
menf and thrift. with the growth a. 8
state the REGISTER has grown, with =,
yelopmeAt the REGIsrBR has deveiepts ~
its prosperity the REGISTER hiss pro~osS
And ~ showing the ESTIMATION in wh,ea ~
paper Is held by the citisens OF the Nai...1
whose Interests IL has steadfastly bee, :. y
can ay with truth that no other paper !, -
by n many West Virginians. nor DO, ~
diner penetrate every part OF the sts.. =
goes ,,,
the advocate Of broad and liberal POI n
the conduct OF public affAirs, the er:@as5
and strengthening OF the free schns, sys.l
the Improvement of the State Rnd the ~
opment OF its resources. Its proprietor, ~
TO It's past rs an earnest OF It's future
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
NAY SKIES.
Eaga<ements or the Heavenly Bodies
for the CurreRf Month.

for the CurrcRf Month.
The crescent moon peeped out from be-
hind the Clouds after the storm. last
evening, shining out with LrilEsncy in
anticipation of the special honors which
await her this month. However, we will
not see it. She is very near Saturn; she
occults Beta Scorpii, and she gets up for
favored few in the far away region OF the
Southern Pacific Ocean the graudest, most
sublime aud awe-inspiring spectacle that
terrestrial Observers ever behold, when,
for nearly elk precious minutes, her
glorious orb OF day. Beta Scorpii is
double sisr, the larger component being OF
the second magnitude and yellowish white
in color, and the smaller component being
OF theft fifth and half magnitude and OF q
lilac color. The moon is just past the full
at the occultation, so that nearly her
whole disc is illuminated. An observer
with telescope that will separate the star
will witness a superb exhibition. About
IL o'clock on the evening of the 2lst
the larger star will disappear behind
the moon, and in less than a minute the
smaller one will follow. The inner ion
of the star has then taken place. The &C.
cultation will continue an hour and half.
At 12:30 O'Clock the EMERSON of the star
has then taken place, the companion stars
respI caring on the opposite side OF the
moon. The occultation may be observed
with an opera glass, which, however will
not separate the star into its companions.
The bright moonlight will obscure the
view TO the unaided eye.
Mercury is evening star during the
month. His long stay above the horizon
after sunset and his high northern decl;na-
ton bring him into the most favorable con-
ditions for observation during nearly the
whole month, and any observer may "see
Mercury" who is willing to take little
trouble. On the l4th, at five o'clock in
the morning, he reaches his great
est eastern elongation, and is then 81
deg. 10 min. east of the sun. He sets at
that time about o o'clock, nearly two
hours later than the sun, a very rare oc
currence in his experience. The observer
must have an uninterrupted view Of the
Western horizon and a perfectly clear
evening. He will be sure to find the
beaming planet about 6 deg. north OF the
sunset point, Is deg. west of Jupiter, and
90 deg. south of Capella.
Venus is morning star, and has so nearly
approached the sun that she rises only an
hour and quarter before him. On the
10th she is in conjunction with Mars. The
planets make their nearest approach at one
clock, but they will be far apart when APP
pear above the horizon. They rise on the
10th about 3 80 clock. Venus will be cas-
ily found, and about fOrty-elght minutes
south OF her a small red star will be seen,
which is the planet Mars. The right as.
Cension of Venus is Is minutes; her decli.
nation is - minutes north, and her diam
eter II seconds. Venus rises on the lst at
$50 o'clock in the morning; on the 3iSt
she rises at $40 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
PERSONAL POINTS.
Fresh Gossip OF the Doing> of Various
Penple.

Fresh Gossip OF the Doing> of Various
People.
T. G. HARMS son, OF Baltimore. is in the
city.
A A. King, the Cleveland Autograph
msn, is at the McLI-e.
TX Congressman Ben Martin OF Grafton,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Caldwell and family and Mr..
L. NJ. Eof and wife will leave to-day for st.
Paul.
August GRADE celebrated his @5i birth
day Yesterday at his mothers residence in
the Fifth ward.
VIM. NJ. Clements. Master OF Transports-
ton OF the Z. 4 -. Railroad, was in the
city yesterday.
Mayor Jere \. Miller was houored by
election rs Grand Sword Bearer az the
Knights Templar ConClave at Grafton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
These are solid Facts.

The best purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach OF suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. luac-
tivity OF the liver, hiliousnesS, isundice,
constipation, weak kidneys, or any dis
ease OF the urinary organs. or who eve re-
suires an appetizer, tonic or mild stimu-
liant, will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar
sntsed to give entire satisfaction or money
refukded. Sold at so cents q bottle by
Logan & Co, druggists. Bridge Corner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
Voice from the Press.

take this opportunity to bear testimony
to the efficacy OF your Hop Btters." Tx
pecting to find them nauSeous and bitter
and composed of bad whisky, we were sur
prised at their mild taste, Just like cup
of tea. a Mrs. CreSswell and Mrs. COnnor,
friends have likewise tried, and pronounce
them the best medicine they have ever
taken for building up strength and toning
I'D the system. | was troubled with cos
MY ailments are now all gone. have a
yearly contract with doctor to look after
the health of myself and family, but need
him not now. >. GtLLILANr,
July 25, ISIS. Peoples AiocdS Pittsburgh,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
A Startling Discovery.

Physicians are often startled by remaTka.
bic discoveries. The fact that Or. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and all
Thrort and Lung diseases is daily curing
patients that they have given up to die. is
starting them to realize their sense Of duty,
and examine into the merits of this Won
derful discovery; resulting in hundreds of
our beSl physicians using it in their prac-
tiCe. Trial bottles l0c at Logan & Cas-
Bridge Corner Drug Store. Regular size
500
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
NberIing Registtr
FRIDAY. MAY u,'ISss.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

Wanted to Buy-HOUse and Lot.
Butler TrayS-G. Mende, x Co.
Fine Silks. S. Rhodes 4 Co.
Found-Gold Watch.
Special Notice-DavisOa Bros.
. The Jumbo Of BOyines.
First Picnic of toe SeaSOn-knights OF
Labor.
For Cincinnati-Steamer st. Lawrence.
Book Beer-SchmulbaCh Brewing Conn
pany-L Local Page.
WatChes-A. \. FranIhejm.
Tinware-G. w. JOhnsOns Sons
Gents Fancy Hose-T Z. Alotfat X Co.
Painters and Builders. SUpples-W. A
Wilson.
Fine Watches. e. Dillon.
Children'S ButtOned ShOeS-W. X. For
Ster
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

The greatest medical wonder OF the world.
Warranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
Cancers, Piles. Chilblains, Corns, letter,
Chapped Hands, and all skin eruptions,
guaranteed to cure IN eveIy instance, or
money refunded. p cents per box. For
sale by Logan & Co., Druggists, Bridge
Garner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
Baraun and Jambo.

May 18th, the r. & o. will issue ex-
cursion tickets from Grafton and points
West, ire udiue The Hempfield division to
WhGeing, on account of Brnum's show.
Tickets good TO return March L..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

LAST evening surprise party was ten
dered Frank Alwiuger By his mum arous
friends at Beethoven Hall, in honor OF his
2lst birthday. About thirty couple were
present and delightful time was enjoyed
by all, dancing to Mayer's music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
The weather To-Day.

WASHINGTON, d. C., May ll-FOr Ten
neSsee and the Ohio Valley. clearing
weather. winds mostly uOrtherly. stationary
or lower temperature. and higher pres
sure.
For the Lower Lake region, local rains,
followed by clearing weather northwest
winds stationary o. lower temperature,
and higher pressure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
tao,I llotice.. Order ofPub'k ID

tsuaI Notice Order ofPus'F @
State Of West Virginia, Counsg ~ a. ~
Of Wheeling. In the AunISips'@
i IaLn Gov Cow N cass.nn: T.. c.rob.i . ~
liam II. Carothers, her hu'D
II. Cowi,
The beIrs.at Law OF william u " -
the names. nunbes and Hls0 so
Of vhom Are unEnown. Jo1 lps r.lS
and Wiilism Flkmm.nE ~ hsnsdrtl
liam II. Batty. Who vAstns $500 b.
J. Batty, nov deceas' W. lrsG
tie aud I. Y. Jones, truss -
IN cHAT0 Xxi.
The object Of this salt 10 10 nave -.
or sals msds Of the iot., iumber foy!r~
the south esa corner y Chaplinss, v
Twenty fourth street, n the soo " %
City OF wheeling laid out BY yi.s
line, James II. HossT he. Asfeus "a "
othen. moro partte@ sriy dssefi
In this cause. kisd
cauts, thai the o. .pdap;s, the 49, rsss
William Covi q scessed, the AZ rsIs
and place Of req ience Of shom SSss
Josnna YlsDg ing and VIM. 10 ~
her husband, William II. BAtyhsesssi
husband Of II ia J. Batty, BOZ
Minsr :, ~ - Cosi af: r. Il nov orar
aid non no itent deiendsnudot&RGpe1
nsTt mia a Az nm the 18th dsy OF IIES
either IL ne two following
u neceaIl ny 70 protsef tnen ~
suit. ,..v. hssecsse
In ts timony whereof ! ia! nssec o o ~.
day III April. i16. q April BcieA
ofiie n NJ 6aiA Court ~ IA HHpS<
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

BEFORE Squire Petermann, yesterday
evening the case OF State VS.. John Heftly,
was up for trial. The defendant plead
guilty to breach of peace aud the COM
plsinsnt withdrew the charge OF assault
and battery. The defendant was placed
under 800 bond to keep the peace for one
wear,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

WHEN you go North stop at the Sanitary
Home, Ne. 5SS Woodland avenue, Cleve-
land, Ohio. You will find ample accom-.
mods;ions, delightful, shady grounds, and
every facility for sanitary treatment known
10 first-class water cures. Send for cir
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

Tbs case OF Board Of Public Works VS..
Thompson and Eli )bard will be on trial at
Police Court this morning. TIE defendant
put down and connected to the city sewer
age a four.inch waste pipe, and the rule OF
the Board is nothing less than siK-inch
connection shall be made
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

MARLHALL & Co.. ITO Nam ST.. are offer
ing special Bargains every week. Last
week they sold their large assortment Of
hosiery at lower prices than We ever saw
same qualities This coming week they
are going to make specialt:es on parssois
and lawns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
AssiEnees Sale OF Dry Goods, Carpets

We have a large assortment OF dress
goods, table. linens, towels, lsces, white
goods, notions, etc, that must be sold in
the next thirty days Amy one wishing 10
buy goods at less than wholesale or auction
prices, will do well by calling al 2lOO Main
street. Csc. G. RorH.
b. NJ. List, Assignee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
Forty Year, Experience or an Oid

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best female Pny,,
sicisns and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for forty years
with never.failing success by millions Oh
mothers for their children. 1t relieves the
child from pain, cures dysentery and diar-
rhca, gripping in the bowels and wind collie.
By giving health to the child relieves the
mother. Price IS cents q bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

GENTLEMEN, if you want q nice. stylish
shoe, call and inspect my stock OF hand
seWed, button and Crimped Congress be-
fore PURCHASING A.! goods sold At their
rssl value. l. Y Blond
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

The grand ball Of the Leisure Boat Club
will be given at Labor Hall on Friday
evening May 18th, the proceeds 70 be used
for the purpose of building new boat
house for Wm. B.icelsnd to store his boats
in. Mr.. BTiseland extends cordial invi-
tstion TO al his friends 10 be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

IRE following conveyance was admitted
to record at Clerk Hooks office yesterday:
4 deed made the 10th day OF May. 1883 by
Mary Lsas to Henrietta Elias, in consider
arion of 500, for the east portion OF two
lots on Forty-SecOnd street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

IL you want your pianos thoroughly
tuned by first class tuner. leave your or
Ltrs at Wilson s Banners ), 1910 Market ST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

THERE is no other shoe dealers in Wheel
ing that will sell you Boots or Shoes as low
as they do at the Bargain Shoe House,fii
Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

MORNING GLORY Baking Powder always
pure and fresh. and most economical in
the market. Sold by all leading grocers.
u. S. Feeney. Proprietor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

TABLE linens, dress goods. white goods,
al must be sold out within thirty days.
GEO G. RSra,
r. N. List, Assignee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

JUSTICE ANKLE is kind to- his prisoners.
He promises them not to give their names
TO the press and to keep his promise he
refuses to open his docket book for insPsc'
ton. A second Daniel has come to judg'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

ONLY thirty days leir 10 get good bargains,
hotter than wholesale or auction prices.
GEO C. RoTH "iNN Main ST,
BIN. List, Assignee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

GENUINE bargains in boots and shoes of
every description offering this week at L.
p1opls
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
The RrieeIand Ball.

Go To toe Bargain Shoe House and pat
ronize them. They sell shoes at about one
half the usual priCR
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

Artistic engraving by ma
ehinery on Gold, Silver. Pearl
and Ivory. JACOB w. CRUDE,
,JeWPlaP
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

LADIES, if you want nice, stylish shoe,
before making your purchases, you should
call and see the Spanish and Bernhardt
Button. lust received at l.. '. Blonds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

ONE hundred dollars will buy second
hand piano at Wilson & Banners Main
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

Is fevers, malaria, biliousness, heart
burn, etc, nothing is so beneficial as
Browns Iron Bitters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

The boss l.. p. White Custom Made
Shirt, at c. Hess & Sons. at 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

THr boss L. 2. White Custom Made Shirt
at c. Hess & Sons. at 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-11

The boss L. P. White Custom Made Shirt
st c. Hess & Sons. at 81.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-11-23
HUMOROUS.

There are teeming millions of peo-
pie in Europe and there are teaming
thousands in the lumber regions of this
country. OIL CITY DERRICK.
TT fill the Bill" said Willie when
he got into his mothers preserve
closet "And / foot the Bill" re-
marked papa, overhearing his soliloquy.
Mrs. Shoddy, TO shopman: .'Snow
me thermometer-on of your best. :"
Shopman: 'This ma am, is one of our
finest Venetian glass and the best
quicksilver. Mrs. Shoddy: 'tSilver!
That would be nice for the kitching, but
I want one for my boodore Haven
you one with quick goldP" Montreal
Witness.
Farmer Wurzle (meeting the
curate's wife, who is a hee-keeper) !:
ono, mum; I've no call to find any
fault wi your bee-keepin'; but [ do
wish as they 'oodn't light on my clover
! found one O. my sheep stung in his
mouth this mornin.'' Curate's wife
(naiyely) "And pray, Mr.. Wurzle,
where would you look for its tongue
''io III Ioo AnoAuh' w. L. 1~U6fJ6feb6ftC'
1t isn't always that the Shuttle
family has a particularly hearty sup
per. 81 say, Mrs. s. said Job, the
other evening, "this is a somewhat light
and decidedly frugal repast." II know
it, Job; but you see had nothing but
skim milk for the toast" ooh, see.
You toasted the skim and poured the
milk over it. The idea is worthy of
preservation in the immortal pages of
cook book. = Hartford Post.
Prince Hohenlohe says: eve
Americans cut down our forests too
fast. = Not all of us, dear Prince. You
can just leave the undersigned out of
that Indictment. If we had a farm to
clear out of the mighty forests, we are
trustf III enough and patient enough to
wait around until the trees die Of old
age; but as for going in with an axe
and trampling down the moss and ferns
with unnumbered chips and unlimited
perspiration, we do not volunteer.
Well take our chances on the draft
Burlington Haa0keye.
Mrs. McVapid, of Austin, is con-
sidered very obtuse by those intimately
acquainted with her. One morning she
called to her little boy, who was play
ing in the front yard: Tommy, go
down to the grocery store and bring me
a pound of starch.'' ''I haven't got
time to go down to the grocery and get
a pound of starch. It's most school
time now" rs that sop said Mrs,
McVapid, with a troubled look. Then,
frightening up, she added: ''Well,
then, run down and get only half a
pound. Tommy complied with the
compromise, was late to school, and the
teacher took the starch out of him with
a shingle.-Tenas Siftiaaqs.