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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-10
STREET STRAWs,

The best of liquors at the Glen lie,
saloon
Put nice polish on your shirt by using
Dobbin's starch polish. For sale by wal.
lace q Waggener. vs.
Just the thing for polishing shirt bosom,
collars and cuffs, Dobbin's starch polish,
AT b. M. Bond & Co.'s.
II you wish drink of the very best al
whisky, concocted to queens taste, Or
straight" if you please, go the Glen Lea
saloon.
For the nobbiest and best suits of furni.
ture and foreign chairs, go to The old reli.
able, Geo, Rick, $50 and 1872 Elm street,
who has the best assortment in the city,
a Daisy Place.
Chris Rinteman's saloon of Fort Worth,
which is hard by the depot, is wellknown
TO- and most popular place with the tray.
cling. public. Chris and Dick Flanagan
preside, and the purest and best liquors are
served and connected in style to suit
the taste of the most fastidious. They
carry nothing but the very best brands d
goods, and if you iain would smoke, 1t Il
here you will find the best brands OF cigars.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-10
BUDWE|SER beer.
BEST AND PUREST
IN THE WORLD.

The undersigned has been appointed agent
for the sale of the celebrated Beer in North
Texas. AL orders from dealers will c prompt.
ly filled at the old prices. Address
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-10

London suitlns, at II. Zimmerman
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-10

fh@tons and Side-bar BuggIes.
S37 and $3.50 Main Street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-10

a red haired clerk In Savannah,
Slipped on a piece Of banana,
Great pam no endured,
But ST. Jacobs OIL cured.
lie now goes dancing with Haisiah
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
SnactaClaR.

Mr.. r. II. Trask is always on the lookout
for new devices in his business, and has late
ly secured one TO be here in few days.
which will be of enormous benefit to users OF
spcctacles. The great trouble has been to
secure a ft-the testing instruments being
imperfect. This new instrument (too com
plicated for description here) is the latest re-.
suit Of scientific study in the line, and will
secure perfect At to the most delicately at.
fected eye. In this line (spectacles) Mr..
Trask is able to fit all eyes perfectly. He car.
ries stock that will include fit for every
eye, supplying, as he does, not only the
large local trade, but very wide territory
covered by his travelling statesmen. There is
really no dealer in this section of the coun.
try who can compete with him. II your eye
sight needs assistance, call OF him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Major Clegg, the efficient engineer Of the
city fire department, has invented an attach.
ment to the numerous gas jets about the en-.
CINE house tina. will be the means OF savin Z
to the city during the coming year good
many dollars. BY his arrangements the jets
will all be lighted, bat turned low, excep,
perhaps the ole in Immediate use By the
Waterman. When an alarm OF FIRE Is sent in
By telephone, the Waterman runs to the bell
rope, and in passing through the door pulls
a cord, when all at once the lights arc turned
or In full. The major is a valuable man TO
have around the engine house, for the saw
ing from this last appliance alone is estima-
led a: from 80 to s15 month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Lester II Strawn and Miss Louise Taylor,
daughter Of J. j. Taylor, of Fairbury, were
married at the residences of the brides par.
ents by Rev. NJ. Waits, on Tuesday last at 9
o'clock A. NJ, Miss Belle Strawn and Miss
Allie Taylor acting rs maids aud Ed Bull
and K. {. Hit rs groOmsmen. The happy
couple left Fairbury at noon for the lakes Of
Wisconsin, where they will spend the honey.
moon. Mr. Strawn's many friends in this
city, as well a, his wife's acquainrances here,
extend their hearty congratulations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

The Thayer, Ka., Heddligh notes the death
on June 10Th OF VIM. q. Emery, who will be
remembered by old settlers as at one time
clerk OF Mr.. Philip Godfrey, OF this city, and
later for &. l.. Thompson, IN the City Drug
Store. He was about 50 years Of age. He
had been in the drug business at Thayer for
some time, gaining an enviable reputation as
a druggist and citizen, and was buried with
masonic honors. lie leaves wife, but no
children
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
The Basement of .he opera mouse hlock ha

The basement of the opera house block has
been converted into arst.class shaving par.
Tor, with Chapman * Jeffrey, the original
coiored BARRIERS, as proprietors These gen.
;lemen are well known as good workmen,
having opened the shops on La Sale street
some years ago. They now rejoice In having
the finest rooms in the city, and their patrons
are assured they can obtain the best sereic,
from Chapman * Jeffrey. Shaving, hair cut.
ting, sc, in the latest styles. Give them a
call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

The first real warm weather OF the season
set In on Sunday, when the mercury rose to
S. or 30 deg. in the shade. AT noon Monday
1t reached l0l deg, since which time 1t has
ranged among the ninetes. On the evening
OF the 4th and on Thursday night there were
fine showers, followed by hot days. Corn, of
course. as well as the small grains and all
farm produce is being greatly benefited.
Reports from all round in this section are
favorable to the general outlook for the
crops.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

A proposition was made to the city council
at Its last meeting by II. s. Gilbert for per.
mission to connect his warehouse on Mar.
quette street with the Rock Island road by q
switch, Mr.. Gilbert owning the property
across which the track would be laid. He
further proposes that the city shall prescribe
regulations and plans concerning grade, &c,
only permitting him to have the track, so
that he can compete with all other ware
houses that are along the tracks OF the road.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
Hand turned shoes for 50. so, at
j, MEGAFFIN & Co.'S,

Rev. Madison c. Peters subjects at the
Presbyterian Church, Sunday, will be, in the
morning "Unturned Cakes, Text-Hosea
vii. 8, "Ephraim is cake not turned"
Evening, at 8 p. NJ, by request: "If the
Coming of Christ was such Great Blessing,
why was His coming delayed 1000 years ?"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

We desire to call the attention Of all lovers of Good
Bread to the "Sil, YER Cloud and ''Hungaran' brands
of Flour, manufactured by These FOurs are made
from the choicest wheat that be procured. by a
scientific admiXture Of No. hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat, produce Flour pos
sessing all the advantages OF each kind. The "Silver
Cloud" is worthy of its name, and makes the whitest
of aky Oaves, though it is especially adapted to pas
try, biscuit, rolls ETC. The 'Hungarian is great
est and best known brand because it is the great bread
making -four, producing it does white, moist nuty
favored loaf Ask your grocer for either brand. You
will be well pleased.
COTTON, DAWELL d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Louis Hess, OF the New England bakery,
cream on the Fourth, but he did have first.
class trade and sold lots OF the CONCEALED
sweetness; nor has he gone out Of the busl-
ness because Of his good trade. He still con-
times to furnish sociables, excursions, wed.
dings, parties, &c, with Ice cream just as
good 40 the best, together with lemonade,
cakes, candies and "sich like"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
Horse ShOeinY.

James j. Owyer, who for years has worked
for Thos. McDermott, has opened new
horse shoeing shop on Main street, where he
will be pleased to see all his old friends. Own.
ers OF horses should give him call when they
want their horses shod. Good work guaran.
teed or money refunded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Now, ladies, bring in your children and see
what nice suit you can get for your boy.
You will make him better by having his
clothes fit we'll and look we'll, II they are
cheap or low priced. You will always find
what you want at Fiske Il Beems.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
Lessons IN ElOcutiOn,

Mrs. E. G. Osman (nee Lottie Clark will
receive number of pupils in the art of read
ing or public speaking. Mrs. Osman has
already taught with success, and is highly
recommended by her old instructress, Mrs.
Laura j. Tisdale, of Chicago. Mrs. Osman
may be consulted at her residence on Pearl
street, East Ottawa, on Tuesday and We'd
nesday afternoons, or may be addressed
through the post Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Remember that It will pay you to get
prices at Lynch's before purchasing any.
thing in the dry goods line. You will find
there complete stock, and prices in every
case satisfactory. The stock Of ladies' mus.
lin underwear is worthy of special attention;
lovely, yet cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Surveyors running line for the Chicago,
Rock Island ~ Kansas City railroad have
been at work in the north end OF the county
during the past two weeks. Mention of the
scheme is made elsewhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
The Glorious 4th Is Gone.

But Fiske Il BEEN still keep the business
boom up. Always busy, always looking for
improvements, always trying to do better,
always trying to see how good and then how
cheap goods can be sold-this is what Fiske
IL BEEN are doing at all times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

No one should forget the open air concert
to be given on Monday night next by Fi,z-
geraid's band, from the court house balco.
MES. There will be an entire change Of pro.
gramme. Our citizens generally should come
out, and the farmers in town arc invited to
remain and hear the music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Detroit stable keeper bought three ele.
plants at auction and curious people want to
know what he is going to do with them. II
they have any cuts. wounds or bruises of any
Kind he should first treat the m 10 liberal use
Of Coles Veterinary CarbolIsalve, which has
no equal for the diseases OF animals.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Fiskc & Beem's hat and cap department is
still at the head, and takes the lead. Straw
hats are In order, and Fiske & BEEN are sci.
ling at extremely low prices. II you want a
nice silk hat, either made to order or out OF
stock, you can always find it at Fiske d
Ream,a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

STRAYED.-From subscriber red and
white mich COW, years old she had strap
around her horns. Finder will be rewarded
by leaving her at the stable Of Jacob Degen,
or giving information of her whereabouts to
THOMAs GAVIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Good seasonable goods always on hand.
A good assortment Of ready made goods for
wedding or party use. Fiske IL BEEN can 1t
you up in style, something that you won't be
ashamed of,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
For sale.

Farlamb Milk Can, the best can made for
raising cream, for sale by d. l., Grove, at the
Creamery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

superintendent Stockdale says all applica
tons for teachers certificates must be &C
cOmpanied with one dollar This il the new
law, and the fInd is used for support of
teachers Institutes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

II you want u nice cool pair OF shoes call at
spencers and see his stock. lie has every.
thing in the shape of low or high shoes for
summer wear, at prices lower than the low.
est
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
4 Cold Chinnmnn

Iced in this country. Tea given free. For
summer use, special pickings Of teas and
coftees directly imported. The American
Tea Co.'S own brands. A fine, living tea
plantation will soon be here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

j. Z. Porter has still fine lot of those
Cincinnati suggies, which are selling so
cheap. He has full line of styles, and buy.
ers will do well TO examine them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

On Sunday last train Of 10 freight cars
went west over the Rock Island road, labeled
in blue letters some two feet high 'Marsey
Hfg. Co., Toronto"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
Notice.

DR.. VIM. Sheppard will be prepared to op.
crate on all ridgling and other horses that
may he taken to him at his intirmary on La.
fayctte street on Saturday, July 14th
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
An Open Letter.

Only few words. We wish to say to you
that II you want anything in the line of sum-
mer goods we will make prices that will be
very interesting TO you.
You may want parasol, fan, white dress,
bingham suit, lawns, silk dress, nice hat,
fine slippers, white laces, Spanish laces, lace
neckwear, muslin underwear, and gauze un.
derwear. We want to sell twenty thousand
dollars worth Of summer goods this month.
Notwithstanding the great reductions
made in all departments, we shall sell sheet.
ings. prints and ginghams at wholesale
prices this month.
The great cut made In the prices Of dress
goods last week will be continued, and some
greater bargains added for next week.
We have left one lot of summer dress
goods that cost 25c to import, and will close
them out now at 61lc.
Another lot OF S1OO Foulsrd silks, import.
ed this spring, costing over Use in Europe.
We will close these out at 25c yard.
This sale of summer goods is important,
and we hope you will not forget it. So
please come as soon IS you can, and bring
some Of your neighbors along.
Yours truly,
SCOTT Bros. Il Co.
T. s. II you want carpet or curtains for
your windows any time this month, we will
give YOU a bargain
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

For solid comfort there is nothing like our
hand turned shoes for ladies', at
J. MEGAFFIN Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Ayers Pills are general favorite, because
OF their powerful yet gentle operation. Ned
cal men prefer them for nervous or delicat.
constitutions"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

The Board of Supervisors convene on Mon
day next, in accordance with law, to equaliz,
assessments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

T. c. Savage, East st. Louis, H., says 81
suffered from malaria, and Browns Iron Bit.
tiers, alone cured me-"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

The Methodist Sunday School PIC mic al
Wedron has been postponed for two weeks.
The exact date Will be announced hereafter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Get you q pair of those nice slippers at
Spencer's. They will keep you cooler than
all the ice cream in the state.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Rev. Madison e. Peters will preach at the
South Ottawa Presbyterian church on Sun.
day at 3 PM.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Call at 5pencer's and get 4 pair OF those
shelfworn slippers at half what they cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07
Hhe Battle Of Sardinia.

The Field Streams 'asM Defeated Dead and
Dying-7he "Esterly" Crowned WITH Ho-
nor, and, 7hongh Falsifed and Maltgned
By Her Competitors, "Gauantly Rides The
Storm"-Ihe Eternal Years are Hers
"WOods" Choked and Pulled Ont: Min
nsapoIis" Badly Whipped; the "Dennett''
TrIedbm Found Wanting: "Loo Docns"
an Utter Fdiivre-Bm the "Esterly" a
Complete Success.
NASHVILLE, Ind, June %, 1888.
GEO. EsTERLY & Son Yesterday | at.
tended trial against the minneapolis"
Woods" "Dennett" and Marsh. Whit
ney" at Sardinia, Decatur county, that oas
trial, the barley in places being very
heavy and badly down.
The Woods" choked badly, as did the
"Dennet" and Minneapolis" leaving
ragged stubbles; but the "Esterly" made
the incest and cleanest work generally, do
ing the highest binding and nerer missed Il
JuRdle tie entire day.
Tie result was that the Minneapolis"
agents, although loudly Boosting of packer
trips in the morning, were badly whipped.
The Woods" agents soon pulled out,
and were the worst discouraged set you
ever saw.
The "Dennett" tried TO keep q stiff up.
per lip" but all could see the "Esterly"
carried the entire crowd.
Tho "Marsh " hitney" had no friends,
not even its own agents.
buckeye Low-Down" failedto come In,
although they had promised to do So.
We sold five Binders on the grounds, the
only sales made. One of these, q Mr.. Ty
ner, had Woods" in his barn, but had il
% verbal agreement that he was only to
Keep 1t If he was satisfied It was better than
he "EsterIy," aud he and the Woods"
agent agreed that he should haul 1t back.
Respectfully yours,
J. B. KENNEDY.
FOR SALE BY
+, A. KENDALL, Ottawa, iii.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

Hand turned shoes FOR $3.50, at
J. MEGAFFIN IL Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

A pair OF our hand turned shoes will make
you happy il you have tender feet.
j. MEaAFFIN g. Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

For SALE.-Small engine and boiler
cheap. Enquire Of d. l.. Grove.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-07

P.S. you want q carpet or curtains fol-
your windows any time this month, we will
give you bargain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-03
The Shoes Of Some Beautiful Women.
From ne ran Wau Gazette.


Ladies' have been ever ready to patronize
shoemakers prone to discard anatomical laws aud in
dulge In freaks OF fancy An exception WAS Catherine
de Medcis She WAS very active In looking after gar
dens walking riding aud overlooking her architects
1t IL easy to understand in looking at the boots
shoes OF the seventeenth century, why the coach be-
came an article Of necessity to the grand segner and
the court lady The heels high, and the boot
cumbersome
Moere kept to the square toed shoes fastened with
lace on the nstep, which the bourgeois Of Paris had
worn for nearly a century and a half lie shod
pretty much English Puritan and able rove
through France without needing the assistance of q
chropodist In the reign OF Louis Quinze pedestrian
exercise, except the Hat hard Of Versailles
became impossible. The extremity OF the heel was
placed under the sole OF the foot and the whole weight
OF the body was thrown upon the great Nine de
Ponpadour wore Asatic slippers In the house. but she
sacrificed to the fashion when SHE appeared at court
Marie Antoinctte's heels were lower. but the OF
her shoe formed sharp point. She was glad at her
rustic Trianon parties to lean the crooked stan Of
shepherdess the arm Of courter. II the shoes
said to be by her and the Prncesse de Lambale
were only manufactured to he looked at they would
have been charming The workmanship far stitch
ing and embroidery goes is perfect But the feet
have been drendfuy squeezed in them. Marie An.
tonette. according to tradition. had q superb gait
Chronicers Of her time lkened her to goddess borne
alOng clouds. As she was brought up in simple
German way, and taught early to dance ballets she
may have been relatively to the danes about her grace
fu in her movements when she walked The ankles OF
the Duchesse de Berri went In and def0rmed her shoes
Her kinswoman the Empress Marie Louise had the
same defect The ladies OF the Bonaparte family had
remarkably small and well shaped feet and their
shoes straight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-03
CURIOUS rzAruxss o. Acru4L zen
Cii.bsns the Hinalayaa
Prom TIE SATURDAY. Rsrle,p.

A height Of more than %. 900 feet has, we bs.
Heve, been reached In the uialnyas by an English ~
ncer, and a. height exceeding 2idOo feei was twice
reached by Mr. Whyinper in the Andes II is remark
frighfuy from tile rarity % the air At an elevation
81 only 1850 feet on the slopes of Chihorazo they
felt incapable for while VI making the least exertion
Subscauenily, however, Mr. whymper passed night %
parcnty stnering In any way. aud when he made his
second ascent Of ChimhorszU lie does not to have
felt any oppression whatever. On the other summit
mentioned, that OF Cot,paN he had been preceded by
least affected by the rarity of the air and Of the i've
h,ouhtain..rs WHO accompanied him only one CON.
planned of headache.
II seems. then. clear that strong man accustomed
TO mountain Walking would be able after aluwin
time Tor his lungs To get acrlhnazed TO attain without
any diNcnity height ~ u 90 feet and that he would
mount LOO fee, higher. Whether amt man however
strong and Irattscd can 90 much beyond this whether
heights "i 23' aud 2tuD feet be reached foot
II - inpuS.hlc At present 10 say.
who referred to this subject IN apapi on mountain
climhinx seemed to think that even the summit OF
Mount Everest might not be uhuttanahc Mount Ever.
eat, or Gaur saiknr. towers by than 600 feet
that over the hnal part OF the walk ny IL spheric
conditions would severely try the mount sneer I'm.
fortunately the interesting experiment cannot be made,
a. Mount Everest cannot he approached,
be aud now that Major Mitchell has shown that the
difficulties and expense of ilinalnyan travel
great as they are supposed to he, adventurous
members OF the Alpine Cub may think IT attempting
the ascent of this Monte Rosa OF the iiimaayss Fo
tic real enthusiast such expedition mast have ths
greatest possible attraction II he succeeds he will
achieve lasting and he fails aud nj 10 feet
or Ncrcabous dies. literally from Of breath his
last moments VIII he checrcd hy the thought that he has
made hlghN interesting experiment aud that he will
rhhk iesltliAtIy among tile martyrs of science.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-03
How the Chief Justice OF Hungary was
Killed.
From he 81. JameS's Gdsrtte.

The man Sponga who is charged with hav.
ing murdered Herr Ma lath in Hungary n few weeks
9s9 was brought up on Friday last ay 49, before the
Judge. who revealed 10 the prisoner what. 10y the
animation Of 100 witnesses had been ascertaned about
hun and his ncconplices. Sponga denied all the evil
dence persstety Then the Judge referred to Sponga
knife which had neen onnd in the room aud described
how the prisoner had obtained II through Of the me
arrested who not being directly concerned had turned
informcr.
count OF the crime; Ats T. VI kide. the porter went
out ami the servant Berecz immediately introduced
Sponga and Iciy into the house aud hid them in his
bedroom At A. NJ they entered the room Of Her
MaJlah and Spongn with the knife In his hand shout
eel to their victim that they had for money. Tho
President however snaicled AT the knife, cutting his
hand Pitcly then threw him down Sponga also falling.
Iitely bound Herr Won Majaths feet. while sponga
forced towel into his mouth. Sponga then took the
Keys OF the safe but did not succeed in opening it, No.
however took The watch chain, and ring Of Herr Won
Mnilati while PNciy IcKcd purse, They let them
selves down by rope from the balcony, and dropped
from tile town wall In Pesth the muTderers divided
The stolen money aud SpOga says that he received 40
horins He pretended to know nothing about the rope
wound round the Presidents throat